Month: May 2025

[ad_1] NATIONAL ANTHEM AT EDEN GARDENS In a powerful moment ahead of Match 57 of the Indian Premier League 2025 between Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings, the national anthem was played at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, followed by a poignant display on the side screen that read, "Proud of the Indian Armed Forces." The gesture was part of a symbolic tribute to the Indian military’s recent actions under Operation Sindoor, a strategic missile operation conducted earlier on Wednesday.The operation targeted multiple sites in Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (Pok) in response to the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam which left 25 Indian and a Nepali tourist dead. India’s missile strikes reportedly hit nine locations, which New Delhi identified as launchpads and logistical bases for the group behind the Pahalgam attack. The homage at Eden Gardens served as […]

[ad_1] Rohit Sharma has announced retirement from Test cricket. Rohit Sharma on Wednesday announced his retirement from Test cricket. Earlier this week, TOI.com reported that Rohit Sharma was not a guaranteed selection for the five-match Test series in England, as the BCCI was looking for a new captain.The Indian captain shared the message through a story on Instagram."Hello everyone, I would just like to share that I am retiring from Test cricket," he said in a statement."It's been an absolute honour to represent my country in whites. Thank you for all the love and support over the years."Rohit Sharma’s Final Test Practice: Exclusive Farewell VisualsHowever, the 38-year-old, who led India to the Champions Trophy triumph, maintained he will continue to play ODI cricket."I will continue to represent India in the ODI format."Rohit Sharma Unplugged: Funniest Press Conference MomentsRohit retired from […]

[ad_1] Ajinkya Rahane and MS Dhoni at the Eden Gardens. (BCCI | X) Chennai Super Kings (CSK) stand-in captain MS Dhoni on Wednesday walked down memory lane and hinted this might be his last outing at the iconic Eden Gardens."Well, I have played a lot of cricket over here growing up in U-16, U-19, and club level," Dhoni said at the toss ahead of CSK's clash against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)."I have already represented the same zone, so it's like a home ground for me with the amount of cricket I have played here."As I said, quite a few underage cricket matches, zonal Ranji Trophies, and also a lot of ODIs at this venue. I have played a lot of games not only at the Eden Gardens but also in the surrounding areas."With CSK already out of the playoffs race, […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: India carried out a nationwide civil defence exercise, "Operation Abhyaas," on Wednesday, featuring drills simulating air raids, fire emergencies, rescue operations, and other emergency scenarios across multiple states and Union Territories.The Ministry of Home Affairs had earlier announced these security exercises on Monday, which were implemented across numerous states and UTs, including Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Assam, Mizoram, Tripura, Nagaland, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur.This exercise occurred shortly after the Indian military initiated Operation Sindoor against terror facilities in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The military action was conducted in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that resulted in 26 casualties.The emergency preparedness exercise assessed various aspects including civilian response training, blackout procedures, protection of crucial facilities, civil defence […]

[ad_1] MS Dhoni and Ajinkya Rahane Chennai Super Kings, long out of the playoff race, played spoilsport at Eden Gardens with a spirited victory over Kolkata Knight Riders in Match 57 of IPL 2025. The win, only their third of the season, has dented KKR’s campaign at a crucial juncture.KKR, who were pushing for a late surge into the top four, remain stuck on 11 points from 12 games. Their Net Run Rate (NRR) has also taken a hit, pushing them further behind Delhi Capitals in the mid-table battle. With just two games left, KKR now not only need to win both but also hope for favourable results from other matches to stay alive in the playoff race.CSK, meanwhile, are still at the bottom of the table. They now have 3 wins from 12 games, While still out of contention, […]

[ad_1] Donald Trump says India and Pakistan should stop now. US President Donald TrumpWednesday said he wants to see India and Pakistan stop the ongoing tension. "It's so terrible. My position is that I get along with both. I know both very well and I want to see them work it out.I want to see them stop. Hopefully, they can stop now as they have gone tit-for-tat. So hopefully they can stop now.""If I can do anything to help, I will be there," Trump said.Donald Trump's fresh reaction came a day after India launched Operation Sindoor targeting nine terrorist bases inside Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in a tri-service operation. Donald Trump was one of the first world leaders to react to the operation. “We just heard about it as we were walking through the doors of the Oval ... They've […]

[ad_1] Kolkata: Chennai Super Kings' Dewald Brevis plays a shot during an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 T20 cricket match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings, at the Eden Gardens, in Kolkata, West Bengal. (PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra) Chennai Super Kings (CSK) played the role of party spoilers, delivering a significant blow to Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) playoff aspirations in the ongoing Indian Premier League.CSK defeated KKR by two wickets in a nail-biting match that went down to the wire. This victory also ended CSK's four-match losing streak. It was a disappointing conclusion for KKR in their final home game of the season, as their campaign now hangs by a thread.Chasing 180, CSK had half of their side back in the pavilion within the powerplay. At one stage, they were struggling at 60 for 5.Another batting collapse seemed imminent. […]