Mukul Choudhary (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants’ rising star Mukul Choudhary became an overnight sensation after scripting a stunning last-ball win against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens on Thursday. Chasing 182, LSG were in deep trouble at 128 for seven in the 16th over. With the game slipping away, the…
After three low scores, Sanju Samson returned to form with a hundred as Chennai Super Kings beat Delhi Capitals by 23 runs to register their first win of IPL 2026 in Chennai on Saturday.Samson (115 not out, 56 balls) and Ayush Mhatre (59, 36 balls) added 113 runs for the second wicket to take CSK…
Speaking to reporters at the airport on Saturday, Goyal said the evacuation was carried out following directions from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with coordinated efforts by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and Indian missions abroad to relocate the stranded fishermen from Iran to Armenia before bringing them back to India. CHENNAI: Union minister Piyush…
Kieron Pollard and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (PTI and BCCI Photos) NEW DELHI: Young batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continues to grab attention in the IPL with his fearless approach, drawing praise from many, including Kieron Pollard. Speaking ahead of a match, Pollard admitted he is impressed but also urged caution about the hype around such a young player.“At…
GUWAHATI: The voter turnout in the 2026 Assam assembly polls further climbed on Sunday, reaching close to 86%, according to the EC’s last update. This marks the highest turnout in the state’s history, surpassing previous highs of 84.7% in 2016, and 82% in 2021. Speaking to reporters in Rajasthan, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said, “All…
NEW DELHI: Even as India allocates thousands of crores of rupees annually for child vaccination, RTI data shows that a significant share of funds remains unspent, raising questions over implementation in one of the country’s largest public health scheme – National Immunisation Programme. Under the programme – which provides free vaccines to protect children against…
Sanju Samson (Image credit: BCCI/IPL/CSK) NEW DELHI: The monkey was finally off Sanju Samson’s shoulders. Emotions ran high for the wicketkeeper-batter as teammates surrounded him with high-fives, hugs, and celebrations. Samson, however, looked calm and content, flashing a big smile after playing a key role in Chennai Super Kings’ first win of IPL 2026.Samson, who…
NEW DELHI: PM Modi on Saturday reached out to floor leaders of all parties in both Houses, seeking their support for the unanimous passage next week of the women’s reservation bills that aim to earmark a third of the seats in the Lok Sabha and assemblies from 2029. “After extensive deliberations, we have reached the…
NEW DELHI: Over 2 crore voters were included across 12 states and Union territories (UTs) during Phase 2 of special intensive revision (SIR), bringing down the net deletions to nearly 5.2 crore, or 10.2% of their combined electorate of about 51 crore at the start of SIR on Oct 27, 2025. Total deletions across Phase…
Shivang Kumar (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Shivang Kumar’s journey to the IPL isn’t the usual story of a smooth rise through the ranks. The 23-year-old spinner from Moradabad made his debut for Sunrisers Hyderabad earlier this season, but what makes his story stand out is a mix of bold decisions, setbacks, and a surprising source…