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Siddaramaiah to resign, Shivakumar to be next Karnataka CM
28
May
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Politics

Siddaramaiah to resign, Shivakumar to be next Karnataka CM

It is official now that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is stepping down from the position of Karnataka Chief Minister, with Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar to hold the reins. Siddaramaiah will visit Lok Bhavan at 2:30 pm to tender his resignation. ย  The announcement was officially made on Thursday by Karnataka Law Minister H K Patil. ย  After taking part in the breakfast meeting with the chief minister, Patil, who also holds the Parliamentary Affairs portfolio, said that Siddaramaiah will visit Lok Bhavan to tender his resignation, and the proposed change in the leadership is in compliance with the directions…
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Jannik Sinner crashes out of second round French Open as Argentina’s Juan Cerundolo pulls off stunning win | Tennis
28
May
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Sports

Jannik Sinner crashes out of second round French Open as Argentina’s Juan Cerundolo pulls off stunning win | Tennis

Paris: World No. 1 Jannik Sinner suffered a shock exit from the French Open after losingย 6-3, 6-2, 5-7, 1-6 and 1-6 to Argentinaโ€™s Juan Manuel Cerundolo in the second round at Roland Garros on Thursday. Sinner appeared to be in complete control early in the contest after racing to a two-set lead, but the match turned dramatically as the Italian struggled physically in the Paris heat. Cerundolo capitalised on the momentum shift and produced a spirited comeback to eliminate the tournament favourite. The Italian had entered the French Open on the back of strong form and was widely considered one…
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Dhruv Jurel shares his role for Rajasthan Royals, says ‘I’m meant to keep the ship steady’ | Cricket
28
May
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Sports

Dhruv Jurel shares his role for Rajasthan Royals, says ‘I’m meant to keep the ship steady’ | Cricket

New Delhi: Rajasthan Royalsโ€™ keeper-batter Dhruv Jurel played a vital innings in the IPL 2026 Eliminator against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Mullanpur. Youngster Vaibhav Sooryavanshi set the tone with his blistering batting of 97 runs off 29 balls, but on the other hand, Yashasvi Jaiswal was struggling with his strike rate. Jurel had to play an attacking brand of cricket to keep the scoreboard running and thatโ€™s exactly what the youngster did. The 25-year-old managed to keep up with the momentum, scoring 50 runs off just 21 balls. His aggressive batting allowed Rajasthan to build up the pressure on Hyderabad, who…
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ICC announces all-female panel of match officials for Women’s T20 World Cup, four Indians selected | Cricket
28
May
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ICC announces all-female panel of match officials for Women’s T20 World Cup, four Indians selected | Cricket

New Delhi: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced 18 match officials for the upcoming Womenโ€™s T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled to begin on June 12 in England and Wales. It will mark the third instance when the showpiece event will feature an all-woman panel, of which four will be from India.ย  GS Lakshmi will serve as one of the four match referees for the tournament, while Vrinda Rathi, Janani N. and Gayathri Venugopalan feature in the umpiring panel announced by the ICC. In total, four match referees have been appointed, while 14 will officiate as umpires across the 33-match…
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Esha Singh sets new world record, wins ISSF World Cup in women’s 25m pistol event | Other
28
May
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Esha Singh sets new world record, wins ISSF World Cup in women’s 25m pistol event | Other

New Delhi: Indiaโ€™s Esha Singh created history at the ISSF World Cup in Munich after winning gold in the womenโ€™s 25m pistol event. She also set a world record score with 43 hits out of 50 in the final. The 21-year-old delivered a composed performance in a high-pressure final that featured Olympic champion Yang Ji-in and former world champion Doreen Vennekamp. With the victory, Esha also secured direct qualification for the ISSF World Cup Final to be held in Rome later this year. Notably, Eshaโ€™s score established a new world record in the event at both senior and junior levels.…
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US-Iran ceasefire stands rattled as Tehran, Washington trade strikes, Middle East on edge | World
28
May
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World

US-Iran ceasefire stands rattled as Tehran, Washington trade strikes, Middle East on edge | World

Kuwait City: The United States carried out strikes in southern Iran on Thursday, prompting retaliation from Tehran against a US military base in the most serious escalation since the ceasefire reached in April. The latest escalation, which also drew in US ally Kuwait, threatened fragile diplomatic efforts aimed at securing a peace agreement and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a major flashpoint in attempts to formally end the conflict. According to Iranian state broadcaster IRIB, the latest tensions began when Iranian forces fired warning shots at four ships attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz early Thursday. โ€œFour vessels attempted…
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Over 200% return in 5 years: Jewellery stock in focus again as company’s net profit jump 61% | Markets
28
May
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Business

Over 200% return in 5 years: Jewellery stock in focus again as company’s net profit jump 61% | Markets

Mumbai: Shares of PC Jeweller Ltd have delivered strong long-term returns, and the stock remains focused now, as the company has posted strong results for the quarter ended March 2026. The company has posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 152.9 crore in the January-March quarter, an increase of 61.3 per cent year-on-year from Rs 94.8 crore in the same quarter a year ago. The operating income of the company increased 32.7 per cent to Rs 927.3 crore in the March quarter from Rs 699 crore in the same quarter last year. According to the information shared with exchanges, the…
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Heinrich Klaasen and Ishan Kishan achieve huge feat, join list of legendary batters as IPL 2026 campaign ends | Cricket
28
May
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Heinrich Klaasen and Ishan Kishan achieve huge feat, join list of legendary batters as IPL 2026 campaign ends | Cricket

New Delhi: The IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 campaign has come to an end for Sunrisers Hyderabad. The side took on Rajasthan Royals in the eliminator of the tournament in Mullanpur on May 27th, and Royals managed to register a 47-run victory, knocking the side out of the tournament.ย  Throughout the season, Sunrisers Hyderabad put in some brilliant performances with the bat. The likes of Ishan Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen have been excellent for SRH throughout the season, and scoring heaps of runs for the side, the two stars entered an elite list as well.ย  Ishan and Klaasen became the…
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US-Iran war LIVE Updates: Iran attacks US base in retaliation for strikes near Bandar Abbas airport | World
28
May
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World

US-Iran war LIVE Updates: Iran attacks US base in retaliation for strikes near Bandar Abbas airport | World

New Delhi: US forces carried out fresh defensive strikes on Wednesday against an Iranian military facility after intercepting multiple attack drones, according to US officials who spoke on condition of anonymity. They said US Central Command troops shot down four one-way Iranian drones posing a threat near the Strait of Hormuz, and later targeted a ground control station in Bandar Abbas that was preparing to launch a fifth drone. The escalation came hours after President Donald Trump declared that Iran was "negotiating on fumes" and insisted he would not be pressured by the upcoming midterm elections into striking a deal…
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Railway passengers alert: Snacks to cost more at Central Railway stations from June 1 – Check details | Markets
28
May
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Business

Railway passengers alert: Snacks to cost more at Central Railway stations from June 1 – Check details | Markets

New Delhi: The impact of rising oil and gas prices will now be clearly visible at railway stations as well. The Central Railway of Indian Railways has approved the increase in the prices of food items sold at the stations. The Central Railway informed that the new prices of food items available at the railway stations will be applicable from June 1, 2026. According to the information received, the Central Railway had approved the increase in food prices on Monday. The Railways have also released a new list of 33 items with new and revised rates. Apart from this, there…
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