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BCCI bans smart sunglasses in PMOA for IPL 2026, violators to be hit with penalties | Cricket

BCCI bans smart sunglasses in PMOA for IPL 2026, violators to be hit with penalties | Cricket

New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India's Anti-Corruption Unit has banned the usage of smart sunglasses by players and match officials in the Players and Match Officials Area (PMOA), due to their advanced communication features. The ACU flagged the advanced communication features as the reason for this ban. The ACU noted that the device allows live streaming and video calling through mobile data or Wi-Fi networks. In its advisory sent to the IPL franchises, the ACU noted that some companies are marketing and selling smart sunglasses to players and support staff. "Kindly note that these devices are…
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Lionel Messi to lead Argentina in FIFA World Cup 2026 as icon set for his sixth appearance | Football

Lionel Messi to lead Argentina in FIFA World Cup 2026 as icon set for his sixth appearance | Football

New Delhi: Lionel Messi is set to make his sixth FIFA World Cup appearance as he has been named to lead Argentina for the upcoming showpiece that kicks off on June 12. There was speculation about his place in the World Cup after Messi left the pitch during Inter Miami's latest Major League Soccer game on Monday; however, the club confirmed it was 'muscle fatigue' in his left hamstring, not an injury. Messi will add to the 26 caps he has earned in World Cups, which are already the most by any player. Moreover, his sixth World Cup appearance will…
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Netanyahu directs Israeli military to expand control over Gaza, says IDF to take 70% territory | World

Netanyahu directs Israeli military to expand control over Gaza, says IDF to take 70% territory | World

Tel Aviv: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday said he has asked the country's military to expand its control over the Gaza Strip, stating that the objective is to take over 70 per cent of the territory, CNN reported. As reported by CNN, Netanyahu commented during an interview at a conference in the occupied West Bank. The Israeli Prime Minister stated that Israel is "tightening" its grip on Hamas and is currently controlling around 60 per cent of Gaza. Israel military will proceed incrementally: Netanyahuย  "We are now in 60% of the territory of the Gaza Strip. We were…
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7 coastal towns in India offering strong potential for real estate investment

7 coastal towns in India offering strong potential for real estate investment

Puri is a major spiritual and tourist destination known for the famous Jagannath Temple and beautiful coastline. The city attracts millions of visitors annually, supporting hospitality and rental markets. Ongoing development projects and tourism expansion continue to strengthen its real estate investment prospects.As Indiaโ€™s coastal towns are transforming from mere tourist resorts into potential real estate destinations, such properties provide great opportunities for investment. As more infrastructure is being developed in these towns, together with increased tourism and demands for serene environments, there have been more opportunities presented in investing in such properties.All Image Credits: Canva
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Former Barnala MLA Kewal Singh Dhillon has been appointed as the new Punjab BJP president. The party has officially named him as the new state BJP president.

Former Barnala MLA Kewal Singh Dhillon has been appointed as the new Punjab BJP president. The party has officially named him as the new state BJP president.

Former Barnala MLA Kewal Singh Dhillon has been appointed as the new Punjab BJP president. The party has officially named him as the new state BJP president. Dhillon, who was earlier with the Congress, joined the BJP in 2022. He is considered close to former Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh and is seen as an influential Jat Sikh leader in the Malwa region. The 75-year-old BJP leader was born in Tallewal village in Barnala district. He also served as MLA from Barnala between 2007 and 2017. He was earlier working as vice-president of the Punjab BJP after joining the…
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For second time in 20 years! Nandni Sharma achieves huge record on debut as India beat England in T20I opener | Cricket

For second time in 20 years! Nandni Sharma achieves huge record on debut as India beat England in T20I opener | Cricket

New Delhi: Nandni Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues and Yastika Bhatia starred as India defeated England in the first T20I of their three-match series on Thursday, May 28, at County Ground, Chelmsford. Nandni sizzled with three wickets as she achieved a major milestone for India on her debut to power India to a 38-run win and help the team take a 1-0 lead in the series. In the process, she has become just the second Indian pacer to have taken three or more wickets on T20I debut. India were without regular captain Harmanpreet Kaur, who was rested for the series opener. The…
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Vance says US, Iran ‘very close’ on deal, but Trump’s approval awaited | World

Vance says US, Iran ‘very close’ on deal, but Trump’s approval awaited | World

Washington: The United States (US) and Iran are "very close" on sealing a deal to end the over two-month long conflict in the Middle East, but the two sides need to work on several points before an agreement is finalised, American Vice President JD Vance said on Thursday (local time). This includes handing over the enriched uranium, which could be used to build nuclear weapons. For long, the US has opposed Iran's nuclear programme, claiming the Middle East wants to build nuclear weapons; although Tehran has always denied that and said its programme is only for civilian use. But on…
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi set to break huge Andre Russell record after downing Chris Gayle’s feat | Cricket

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi set to break huge Andre Russell record after downing Chris Gayle’s feat | Cricket

New Delhi: Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is on the threshold of another huge record as Rajasthan Royals gear up to face Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 2 of the Indian Premier League 2026 on Friday, May 29. Sooryavanshi has rewritten record books, toyed with bowlers and oppositions and made batting dynamics look silly with his out-of-this-world batting approach.ย  The 15-year-old has been instrumental in guiding RR to the playoffs and then to Qualifier 2 with his breathtaking knocks in the last two months. He is the current orange cap holder, having smashed 680 runs in 15 innings at a whopping strike…
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Israeli and Russian forces added to UN blacklist for the first time: Know the reason | World

Israeli and Russian forces added to UN blacklist for the first time: Know the reason | World

United Nations: In a significant and controversial development, this year's annual United Nations (UN) review on sexual violence in conflict zones has, for the first time, included the armed and security forces of Israel for their alleged treatment of Palestinian detainees. However, Israel has strongly rejected the charges. The comprehensive 35-page assessment, shared by Israel's mission to the UN ahead of its official release, names 77 state and non-state actors across twelve countries that are suspected of committing or enabling sexual violence amid conflicts. The report further notes a major spike in such cases in 2025 compared to 2024. Russia…
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Hardik Pandya’s captaincy at Mumbai Indians set to end, his place in team in doubt as MI review poor season | Cricket

Hardik Pandya’s captaincy at Mumbai Indians set to end, his place in team in doubt as MI review poor season | Cricket

New Delhi: Hardik Pandya's days as captain of the Mumbai Indians are reportedly set to end as the franchise's think tank will review the poor season, where MI finished ninth in the IPL 2026 points table. Hardik replaced Rohit Sharma as the captain ahead of 2024 but failed to take the team even into the playoffs in two of the three seasons.ย  A report in the Indian Express stated that three people in the MI setup have revealed that Hardik is likely to be removed as the captain. Moreover, his place in the team is also set to be discussed…
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