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[ad_1] Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Sanju Samson (IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: For a moment, it seemed like a familiar script was unfolding for Rajasthan Royals (RR). At the end of 13 overs, they were cruising at 134 for 1, needing just 54 runs off 42 balls. However, Ravichandran Ashwin turned the tide with a double-wicket over, first removing the well-set Sanju Samson (41 off 31 balls; 3x4, 2x6) to break the 98-run second-wicket stand, and then, three balls later, dismissing Vaibhav Suryavanshi (57 off 33 balls; 4x4, 4x6). A collapse looked imminent for the Royals.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!But Dhruv Jurel (31* off 12 balls; 2x4, 3x6) emerged as a man on a mission. Unlike two days ago in Jaipur, where he couldn't finish the job, Jurel signed off Rajasthan's IPL 2025 season with a commanding […]

[ad_1] Elon Musk commits to leading Tesla for at least 5 more years Elon Musk has firmly dismissed recent speculation surrounding his potential exit as CEO of Tesla, stating during a public appearance in Doha on Tuesday that he intends to continue leading the electric vehicle giant for “at least five years — unless I die.” The remark, delivered with characteristic bluntness, directly addresses weeks of reports and analyst speculation that the Tesla board may be seeking a successor due to concerns over Musk’s divided focus and the company’s recent financial performance.The announcement, reported by Reuters, comes amid increasing scrutiny of Musk’s ability to juggle multiple high-stakes roles, including his controversial appointment to a government-affiliated initiative known as the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). As Tesla navigates mounting investor anxiety, Musk’s latest statement seeks to reinforce confidence in his long-term […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Former South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn didn’t hold back in his criticism of Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) team management following another dismal batting display in their IPL 2025 clash against Rajasthan Royals on Tuesday. Aslo visit: CSK vs DC, IPL 2025CSK slumped to 78/5 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, with Steyn questioning the decisions made by captain MS Dhoni and head coach Stephen Fleming.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Taking to X, Steyn slammed the decision to promote bowlers Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja to No. 4 and 5 after the early loss of three wickets. Who's that IPL player?“CSK 3 down and they send 2 bowlers to bat. Sometimes I feel their math is not mathing,” Steyn wrote, capturing fans' frustration with CSK's muddled strategy.Ashwin and Jadeja could manage […]

[ad_1] Expedia Group chairman Barry Diller has commented on what he sees as a shift in public sentiment towards Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Speaking on Monday's episode of the "On with Kara Swisher" podcast, Diller recalled witnessing Musk’s popularity firsthand at the 2024 US Open. However, Diller noted that less than a year later, public mood around Musk appears to have changed significantly. "If today he was in that box, they'd throw tomatoes at him," Diller said during the podcast.Public mood on Elon Musk has flipped: Barry DillerThe duo sat in the same luxury box to watch the US Open men's singles final match in September last year where Musk, Diller said, received enthusiastic reception from the crowd. "A third of the faces in that audience were looking at him and not at this champ game that was taking place," […]

[ad_1] Mumbai Indians coach Mahela Jayawardene with captain Hardik Pandya Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene expressed confidence in his team's ability to qualify for the IPL 2025 playoffs, insisting they've "always been in contention" following a six-match winning streak. The five-time champions now face a must-win clash against Delhi Capitals at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday, with a playoff berth on the line.“It's in our control. It's a great position to be here,” Jayawardene said during MI's training session on Tuesday. “The message from me to the boys was to focus on our routines, the way we train, the way we plan, and how we've approached the tournament.”Also See: CSK vs RRGo Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!A win over Delhi will secure MI the fourth and final playoff spot alongside Gujarat Titans, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, […]

[ad_1] MS Dhoni (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni offered a candid assessment of his team's early elimination from the IPL 2025 playoffs race, emphasising the need to look ahead and rebuild with purpose for the next season.Speaking at the toss ahead of CSK’s league game against Rajasthan Royals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, Dhoni said the team had shifted focus to experimentation and future planning once their playoff hopes were dashed.Also See: IPL Live ScoreGo Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!"Once we were out of the tournament, we wanted to find the answers for the next year," Dhoni revealed. "We want to express ourselves in our batting department. Need to figure out which individual will do well in which slot next year."Who's that IPL player?The legendary captain, known for his […]

[ad_1] BENGALURU: BJP on Tuesday slammed the ruling Congress party in Karnataka for holding its 'Sadhana Samavesha' event to mark two years in power, while Bengaluru faced severe flooding due to continuous rainfall since Sunday night."There is a flood situation in Bengaluru and elsewhere in Karnataka. We are seeing Bengaluru being submerged in rains. People are suffering," the leader of opposition in the Karnataka Assembly R Ashoka told reporters, according to news agency PTI."But the ruling Congress leaders, instead of handling the situation, have gone to Ballari to celebrate their two years in the government," he added.Senior Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and party president Mallikarjun Kharge, attended the event in Hospet, the district headquarters of Vijayanagara.The leader of opposition further led a BJP team to visit the flood-affected areas and assess the situation on the ground. He strongly condemned […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Pakistan government on Tuesday promoted its army chief General Asim Munir to the rank of field marshal, Pakistan's local media reported.The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.A statement issued by the prime minister's office said that PM Shehbaz met President Asif Ali Zardari and took him into confidence regarding this decision, Pakistani media outlet The Dawn reported.Field marshal is the highest rank in the Pakistani Army responsible for the overall command, control and administration of the army. Field Marshal is also the principal military advisor to the Prime minister and the president of Pakistan on all matters related to national security.Before Munir, former Pakistan President Genral Ayub Khan had self elevated himself to field marshal in 1959.This comes after Indian armed forced launched a precision strikes on nine terrorist […]

[ad_1] The growth in eight core infrastructure sectors decelerated to a 0.5 per cent eight-month low in April, compared to 6.9 per cent expansion in the same period last year, as per official figures.The sectors had shown 4.6 per cent growth in March.In April, the production figures showed negative performance in crude oil, refinery products and fertiliser segments, as reported by news agency PTI.The sectors had previously registered their lowest growth rate in August 2024 at (-) 1.5 per cent.The steep decline in April represents a crucial downturn as, in fiscal year 2024-25 (April-March), the eight core sectors recorded an average growth of 4.4 per cent, showing a considerable decline compared to the 7.6 per cent expansion achieved in the preceding financial year. [ad_2] Source link

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz on assuming office on Tuesday. The two leaders discussed "regional and global developments" and reiterated their stance "in the fight against terrorism"."Spoke to Chancellor @_FriedrichMerz and congratulated him on assuming office. Reaffirmed our commitment to further strengthen the Strategic Partnership between India and Germany. Exchanged views on regional and global developments. We stand united in the fight against terrorism," PM Modi said in a post on X.This comes as the world is dealing with the consequences of tariff imposition by Donald Trump-administration. At regional level, India's anti-terror efforts under Operation Sindoor received global support. Merz was elected Germany’s new chancellor earlier this month, securing victory in the second round of voting after an unexpected setback in the first. His initial failure marked a historic moment—no chancellor […]