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IPL’s anti-corruption unit flags ‘anomalies’ in report to BCCI, Arun Dhumal weighs in on the matter
08
May
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Sports

IPL’s anti-corruption unit flags ‘anomalies’ in report to BCCI, Arun Dhumal weighs in on the matter

New Delhi: In a major development, the IPLโ€™s (Indian Premier League) Anti-Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU) has come forward and raised concerns over many โ€˜unauthorisedโ€™ people being present in team dugouts and dressing rooms in the ongoing edition of the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026.ย  It is worth noting that the Players and Match Officials Area (PMOA) has prompted the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) to have the various franchises reminded about the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) of the tournament. The IPLโ€™s chairman, Arun Dhumal, took centre stage and confirmed the development of a report being submitted…
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‘Means a lot’: Rishabh Pant opens up after Lucknow Super Giants break losing streak, register third win in IPL 2026
08
May
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Sports

‘Means a lot’: Rishabh Pant opens up after Lucknow Super Giants break losing streak, register third win in IPL 2026

New Delhi: The 50th game of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 saw Lucknow Super Giants hosting Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The two sides met at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on May 8th, and the clash was shortened to 19 overs each due to the rain.ย  The clash began with Lucknow Super Giants coming in to bat first. Thanks to some good performances by Mitchell Marsh and Rishabh Pant, LSG managed to post a total of 209 runs on the board in the first innings of the game.ย  Defending the target, Lucknow limited RCB to a score of 203…
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‘Led by lunatics’: Trump’s ‘knock them out’ warning to Iran after attack on 3 Navy ships in Hormuz
08
May
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World

‘Led by lunatics’: Trump’s ‘knock them out’ warning to Iran after attack on 3 Navy ships in Hormuz

Washington: US President Donald Trump on Thursday confirmed that three American warships came under fire while they were transiting through the Strait of Hormuz, but said they suffered no damages from the Iranian military. On the contrary, the "Iranian attackers" suffered "great damage" and they were "completely destroyed" along with numerous small boats. In a long post on his Truth Social account, the 79-year-old American leader also issued another warning to Iran with more strikes if it does not sign the peace treaty with the US. He also reiterated that Iran cannot be allowed to have nuclear weapons, asserting that…
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Long nails, no problem: How to use your phone with ease |
08
May
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Lifestyle

Long nails, no problem: How to use your phone with ease |

Researchers have developed a clear nail polish that makes long fingernails conductive, allowing them to interact with capacitive touchscreens. Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons Anyone who's tried typing on a phone with nails that are long knows how difficult it can be. From sloping finger angles to frequent typing errors, manicures and touchscreens haven't ever been the best of friends. It doesn't matter whether it's manicures with acrylic nails as gel extensions, just naturally long nails; the majority of users will end up performing finger-tip exercises to type a message or to scroll through their social media.Scientists may now find a…
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We want 16 cabinet berths: JD(U)โ€™s Bihar unit chief
08
May
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Politics

We want 16 cabinet berths: JD(U)โ€™s Bihar unit chief

JD(U) Bihar unit president Umesh Kushwaha on Wednesday said the party expected 16 berths in the Samrat Choudhary cabinet in the state, which is set for a major expansion a day later.ย The BJP-led government was formed last month when JD(U) national president Nitish Kumar resigned as chief minister, following his election to Rajya Sabha, and was succeeded by Choudhary, the first saffron party leader to head a government in Bihar. ย  The cabinet at present only includes two veteran JD(U) leaders, Vijay Kumar Chaudhary and Bijendra Prasad, both of whom have been designated as deputy CMs. ย  The council of…
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Justin Baldoni โ€˜ecstaticโ€™ as legal batte with Blake Lively ends
08
May
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Entertainment

Justin Baldoni โ€˜ecstaticโ€™ as legal batte with Blake Lively ends

Justin Baldoni is reportedly "ecstatic" now that the high-profile legal battle surrounding his film โ€œIt Ends With Usโ€ has been resolved. ย  His attorney, Bryan Freedman, shared in a recent interview that the actor-filmmaker is "very pleased" with the outcome of the settlement, which officially brought the contentious proceedings involving co-star Blake Lively to a close earlier this week. ย  "He is ecstatic ... at the results of this and the settlement itself," Freedman said. ย  The attorney clarified that Baldoni had already been removed as a defendant after a judge dismissed 10 out of 13 allegations filed by Lively…
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Hardik Pandya fitness update: Will MI captain play vs RCB in Raipur? All-rounder set to join squad soon
07
May
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Hardik Pandya fitness update: Will MI captain play vs RCB in Raipur? All-rounder set to join squad soon

Mumbai: Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya is set to link up with the squad on Thursday for their next IPL 2026 fixture in Raipur. The all-rounder was ruled out of Mumbaiโ€™s previous encounter against Lucknow Super Giants, owing to back spasms and was expected to miss the upcoming clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru as well. However, he is reported to have recovered well, but it is still unclear whether Pandya will play the high-voltage clash.ย  As per reports, he is now scheduled to travel with a group of Mumbai Indians players who are yet to depart for Raipur. The team…
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Mitchell Marsh breaks Rishabh Pant’s record with century vs RCB in IPL 2026
07
May
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Mitchell Marsh breaks Rishabh Pant’s record with century vs RCB in IPL 2026

Lucknow: Mitchell Marsh smacked the fastest century by a Lucknow Super Giants batter in IPL history. Against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the Australia international reached the three-figure mark in just 49 deliveries and set the tone of the game. His explosive knock surpassed the previous fastest hundred for the franchise, which was Rishabh Pantโ€™s 54-ball effort against RCB last year. Meanwhile, his previous IPL century came against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad during the 2025 season. He also bettered KL Rahulโ€™s 56-ball hundred against Mumbai Indians in 2022, which had been the second-fastest by any LSG batter until now. On the other…
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Mitchell Marsh’s century, Prince Yadav’s brilliance help 10th placed LSG beat defending champions RCB
07
May
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Mitchell Marsh’s century, Prince Yadav’s brilliance help 10th placed LSG beat defending champions RCB

Lucknow: Lucknow Super Giants defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru by nine runs in their IPL 2026 clash at the Ekana Stadium. The match that was interrupted by rain several times, saw Australia international Mitchell Marsh play a blinder of a knock, scoring 111 runs off 56 balls. His new opening partner, Arshin Kulkarni, was struggling to live up to the potential, but that didnโ€™t faze Marsh at all, who produced a one-man show, before Nicholas Pooran joined him in the middle. The West Indies international made 38 runs in 23 balls. Batting at four, captain Rishabh Pant also showed glimpses of…
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Bangladesh vs Pakistan: When and where to watch BAN vs PAK live on TV and stream online in India?
07
May
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Sports

Bangladesh vs Pakistan: When and where to watch BAN vs PAK live on TV and stream online in India?

Mirpur: The two-match Test series between Bangladesh and Pakistan is set to begin on May 8 at the Shere Bangla International Stadium in Mirpur. The hosts arrive at the series on the back of some competitive shows in the format, particularly on spin-friendly pitches at home that have challenged visiting teams in the past.ย  In the meantime, the Najmul Hossain Shanto-led side has welcomed new talent into the fold, handing maiden Test call-ups to Tanzid Hasan Tamim and Amite Hasan. The prior has already shown promise in white-ball cricket, while Amite earned selection after strong domestic performances. The pace attack…
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