Month: April 2025

[ad_1] Lucknow: Lucknow Super Giants’ Shardul Thakur warms up before an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 T20 cricket match between Lucknow Super Giants and Chennai Super Kings, at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, in Lucknow. (PTI Photo/Atul Yadav) *** Local Caption *** Mayank Yadav has replaced Shardul Thakur in the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) playing XI against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday.After an extended rehabilitation at the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Centre of Excellence (CoE), pace sensation Mayank Yadav joined LSG on April 16 but had to wait before making his return.Captain Rishabh Pant won the toss and opted to field first against Mumbai Indians."We are bowling first. We feel the wicket is still on the batting side. It is a day game. We want to make use of […]

[ad_1] Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray NEW DELHI: As the rumors about Uddhav Thackeray and his estranged cousin Raj Thackeray's reunion start getting traction, the leaders of Shiv Sena (UBT) and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) said that personal relationships and organisational alignment need addressing. The cousins' recent statements suggest a possible reconciliation after nearly 20 years of separation, with both expressing willingness to overlook minor differences.The Sena (UBT) recently shared an enigmatic social media message stating, "Time has come to unite for the sake of Mumbai and Maharashtra. Shivsainiks are ready for the protection of Marathi asmita (pride)." Both cousins are currently overseas, with Raj expected to return in late April and Uddhav in early May.This reunion speculation emerges as both parties face their most challenging political period, with poor electoral performance. The Sena (UBT) secured 20 seats in the […]

[ad_1] Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah NEW DELHI: Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday clarified remarks suggesting there was "no need for war" with Pakistan following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people. In a statement shared via news agency ANI, Siddaramaiah said, "I mentioned that war is inevitable but must be with Pakistan. I did not say there should be no war at all. It is the central government’s responsibility to ensure security. In the Pahalgam incident, 26 people lost their lives. I only said there should not be an immediate war." The controversy erupted after Siddaramaiah, while speaking in Mysuru on Saturday, stated that India should not rush into war with Pakistan and instead focus on strengthening security measures.“We are not in favour of war. There should be peace, and the central government must ensure people feel secure," […]

[ad_1] Shocking footage from Vancouver’s Lapu Lapu Day festival in Canada reveals the devastating aftermath of a vehicle plowing into a crowd, resulting in multiple fatalities and numerous injuries. The incident occurred on Saturday evening near East 41st Avenue and Fraser Street during the Filipino community’s second annual celebration. Police have apprehended the driver, and an investigation is underway. Disturbing video footage circulating on social media shows emergency responders tending to victims, with a damaged black SUV visible at the scene.Lapu Lapu Day, a significant event for Vancouver's Filipino community, commemorates Lapu Lapu, a resistance leader who opposed Spanish colonization in the 16th century. The festival honors Filipino values, particularly the spirit of bayanihan, symbolizing community solidarity.The footage from the scene showed several individuals lying injured on the road, as first responders worked quickly to assist. Photos from the site […]