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Senthil questions โ€˜Astrologerโ€™ named as CMโ€™s OSD
12
May
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Politics

Senthil questions โ€˜Astrologerโ€™ named as CMโ€™s OSD

Congress MP Sasikanth Senthil on Tuesday questioned the posting of "an astrologer" as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) by the TVK government. ย  Former IAS officer Senthil reposted on his 'X' handle, a copy of the letter purportedly appointing Rickey Radhan Pandit Vettrivel as OSD to the Chief Minister with immediate effect. ย  "Beats me. Why would an astrologer require an OSD position?? Can anyone explain?" wrote the MP for Tiruvalluvar constituency. ย  The letter, dated May 12, is going viral online. However, official confirmation of the posting is awaited. ย 
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SRH bowled out for lowest IPL score as bowlers take GT to top of IPL 2026 points table
12
May
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Sports

SRH bowled out for lowest IPL score as bowlers take GT to top of IPL 2026 points table

New Delhi: Gujarat Titans shot Sunrisers Hyderabad out for their lowest-ever Indian Premier League total, dismissing the 2016 champions for just 86ย runs and winning the high-stakes encounter at the Narendra Modi Stadium by 82 runs. Fifties from Sai Sudharsan and Washington Sundar set things up for the Titans on what was a sluggish Ahmedabad pitch. The bowlers followed suit with disciplined bowling, which led to SRH's downfall. GT have now gone to the top of the IPL 2026 points table with 16 points from 12 matches. SRH were never in the chase after they lost their openers, Travis Head and…
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MS Dhoni’s ticket for Lucknow booked ahead of LSG clash; suspense on Hardik Pandya continues
12
May
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MS Dhoni’s ticket for Lucknow booked ahead of LSG clash; suspense on Hardik Pandya continues

New Delhi: MS Dhoni might be on the flight to Lucknow as the Chennai Super Kings management has booked his ticket for the city ahead of the team's upcoming Indian Premier League 2026 fixture against the Lucknow Super Giants. Dhoni has not played a single game this season and has hardly travelled with the team to their away venues. The former CSK skipper is nursing a calf injury that he sustained in the build-up to the IPL 2026. As per the initial update from CSK, Dhoni was 'likely' to be out for the first two weeks. But the absence has…
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Arsenal dealt with major blow, Ben White to miss Champions League final and potentially World Cup 2026
12
May
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Sports

Arsenal dealt with major blow, Ben White to miss Champions League final and potentially World Cup 2026

New Delhi: Arsenal have been dealt another blow as right-back Ben White will be missing the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain due to the knee injury he picked up during the Premier League clash against West Ham on Sunday. White walked off the field after clashing with Crysensio Summerville and was subbed out after 28 minutes, with Martin Zubimendi coming in. A report in The Athletic stated that the full severity of White's injury is being evaluated, but early assessments note that he has a right knee ligament injury, pointing to MCL damage. He is set to miss the…
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Varun Chakravarthy injury update: Will KKR star turn up for crucial IPL 2026 game against RCB?
12
May
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Sports

Varun Chakravarthy injury update: Will KKR star turn up for crucial IPL 2026 game against RCB?

New Delhi: Kolkata Knight Riders are sweating over Varun Chakravarthy's injury as they gear up to face the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their 11th clash of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur on Wednesday, May 12. Chakravarthy has found his form back in the last few IPL matches after having a horrendous T20 World Cup 2026 knockout stage. Chakravarthy is a major doubt for KKR for their clash against the RCB. He suffered an injury to his leg during KKR's clash against the Delhi Capitals in Delhi. He was troubled by the…
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Bangladesh create history against Pakistan with 104-run win in Dhaka after Nahid’s fifer
12
May
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Bangladesh create history against Pakistan with 104-run win in Dhaka after Nahid’s fifer

New Delhi: Bangladesh registered an emphatic win over Pakistan in the first Test of the two-match series at home after clinching the opener at the Shere Bangla National Stadium by 104 runs. The hosts set up a tricky target of 268 after losing their last few wickets in a heap, but did extremely well to shoot down the Men in Green for 163 to bag what is their first-ever Test win over Pakistan at home. Nahid Rana was the star in the second innings with the ball as he took 5/40 and plotted Pakistan's downfall. Pakistan were in control to…
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From PM Modi’s fuel-saving appeal to global restrictions: How 40 countries are cutting back on energy use
12
May
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World

From PM Modi’s fuel-saving appeal to global restrictions: How 40 countries are cutting back on energy use

New Delhi: An appeal by Prime Minister Narendra Modi asking people to save fuel and avoid unnecessary travel has sparked political debate in India. While some questioned the intent behind the message, others linked it to fears of a possible energy crunch. But a look at global developments shows a very different picture. Many countries are already enforcing strict measures to reduce fuel and electricity consumption. Around 40 countries moving beyond appeals to restrictionsย  According to international energy data trackers, nearly 40 countries have gone beyond simple awareness campaigns and introduced restrictions to manage fuel and power usage. These include…
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Why are GT wearing lavender jersey for their IPL 2026 clash against SRH in Ahmedabad?
12
May
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Why are GT wearing lavender jersey for their IPL 2026 clash against SRH in Ahmedabad?

New Delhi: Gujarat Titans are wearing a special lavender jersey as they host Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, with the battle for the playoffs getting as intense as it could ever be. GT and SRH are both on 14 points from 11 matches, with the latter being second and the Titans standing in third. The winner will take the top spot on the points table and will move closer to qualifying for the playoffs.ย  Why GT are wearing lavender jersey? Meanwhile, the Titans are wearing a special lavender jersey for this clash to continue their fight…
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WTC updated points table after Bangladesh’s historic win over Pakistan in Dhaka
12
May
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WTC updated points table after Bangladesh’s historic win over Pakistan in Dhaka

New Delhi: Pakistan committed hara-kiri as they lost out on the first Test of the two-match series against Bangladesh on Tuesday, May 12. The Shan Masood-led side was in control to at least settle for a draw if not a win in their 268-run chase at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka. However, they lost wickets in a heap to suffer a heavy defeat. The Men in Green were at 116/3 at tea with debutant Abdullah Fazal having hit fifty in the second innings too, after his 60 in the first essay. However, the post-tea session began Pakistan's downfall as…
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Starmer loses first government member as pressure mounts for him to step down
12
May
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World

Starmer loses first government member as pressure mounts for him to step down

New Delhi: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing the biggest political crisis of his leadership after losing the first member of his government amid growing calls for him to resign. The resignation has intensified unrest within the Labour Party, with dozens of MPs now openly questioning whether Starmer can continue leading the country. The latest blow came after several government aides stepped down, arguing that the prime minister no longer has the confidence of the public or his own party. Their resignations have added to the pressure on Starmer following Labourโ€™s disappointing performance in recent local and regional elections.…
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