Month: May 2025

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 has been officially suspended as of Friday, May 9, following escalating regional tensions and national security concerns between India and Pakistan. The decision came shortly after the Punjab Kings (PBKS) vs Delhi Capitals (DC) fixture in Dharamsala was postponed, on a day Pakistan fired eight missiles toward Indian territories, including Satwari, Samba, RS Pura, and Arnia, all of which were successfully intercepted by India’s air defence.Although no IPL venues were directly threatened, the BCCI and IPL Governing Council acted swiftly to prioritise player safety and operational security. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The suspension affects the final stretch of the season, with 16 matches remaining, including 12 league games and four playoff fixtures.The last time the IPL was halted midway was in 2021, during the COVID-19 pandemic. […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Remnants of a missile fired by Pakistani army was found in Punjab's Hoshiarpur on Friday, a day after Indian air defence systems intercepted all the missiles & drones Islamabad fired, reported news agency ANI.However, BJP I-T cell chief Amit Malviya and various other reports claimed that the missile was Chinese PL-15 in fully intact condition."A fully intact Chinese PL-15 long-range air-to-air missile was recovered in Hoshiarpur, Punjab—clearly launched from a PAF jet, most likely a JF-17. It failed to detonate," Amit Malviya wrote on X.The PL-15 is a highly advanced long-range air-to-air missile developed by China’s People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) to enhance its beyond-visual-range (BVR) combat capabilities.Designed to target aircraft from a distance of approximately 200 to 300 kilometers, the PL-15 is considered a significant leap in China’s aerial warfare technology. It features an active […]

[ad_1] A passenger, estimated to be between 30 and 35 years old, was discovered deceased inside a toilet on the Ahmedabad-Kolkata Express at Sagar railway station in Madhya Pradesh. BHOPAL: A passenger was found dead inside the toilet of 19413 Ahmedabad-Kolkata Express Sagar MP's railway station on Thursday.The train was halted at Sagar station at 2:10pm on receiving the information. Teams from GRP and RPF inspected the scene and took down the body. The victim is yet to be identified but is thought to be 30-35 years old. He was traveling in a general coach at the rear of the train. No identification documents or railway ticket were found on his person.Sometime after the train departed Bina Junction, a passenger found the body when he went to use the washroom. He alerted the TTE who notified the station manager and […]

[ad_1] The Maharashtra Fisheries Department has issued urgent warnings to coastal fishing communities, advising them to avoid oil rigs and restricted zones. MUMBAI: The state fisheries department has issued warnings to the fishing community not to go fishing in the offshore defence areas. Coordinates have been issued for the no fishing zones.Shoot to kill orders have been issued in the offshore defence areas, the community has been warned.Directives have been issued not to go fishing near oil rigs and not to seek shelter around oil rigs in case of storms.Fishermen have been urged to cooperate with the Licensing Officer in these difficult times as the responsibility of protecting the coast is also on the fishermen.As per the latest survey by the central govt, Maharashtra’s coastline is 877.97 kms. [ad_2] Source link

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: India's S-400 air defence system, "Sudarshan Chakra," on Thursday successfully countered a Pakistani offensive involving both drones and missiles. The attack was launched in response to India's Operation Sindoor, which had targeted terrorist camps in Pakistan and PoK.The Pakistani forces orchestrated a multi-wave assault, directing drones and missiles toward crucial military installations and several cities including Awantipora, Srinagar, Jammu, Pathankot, Amritsar, Ludhiana, and Bhuj.However, India's sophisticated S-400 defence network proved its worth by effectively intercepting and neutralising all incoming threats.The S-400 system represents the pinnacle of modern air defence technology. With its exceptional detection range of 600 kilometers and engagement capability extending to 400 kilometers, it stands as one of the world's most advanced air defence systems. India has strategically deployed four S-400 squadrons, with key installations in Pathankot, Rajasthan, and Gujarat, creating a robust shield around […]

[ad_1] Logo of the Indian Premier League. The 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League is set to be suspended on Friday (May 9) as cross-border tensions escalate. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has been in a huddle since last night exploring all possible options. It is understood that the Indian cricket board doesn't want the league to continue considering the current sentiment of the nation. Additionally, a lot of overseas players from different franchises have started panicking and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) too want to return home from Lucknow - the venue of tonight's match vs Lucknow Super Giants.The move came a day after the fixture between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala was postponed.That came not long after Pakistan fired eight missiles directed at Satwari, Samba, RS Pura and Arnia and all were […]

[ad_1] FILE -- Bill Gates (Calla Kessler/The New York Times) Tech billionaire and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is known for his philanthropic works across the world. And on May 8, Gates announced that he will donate his remaining 99% wealth to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in the next 20 years. He also shared that the Gates Foundation would close its operations by 2045.Bill Gates, 69, has a personal wealth of $168 billion and this makes him the fifth richest man in the world, according to Bloomberg's Billionaires' Index.He posted about his decision on his personal blog. He wrote, "People will say a lot of things about me when I die, but I am determined that 'he died rich' will not be one of them... There are too many urgent problems to solve for me to hold onto resources […]