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[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 […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Thiruvananthapuram international airport received a bomb threat via email on Sunday, prompting a thorough search operation by security agencies. According to the airport officials, the bomb disposal squads are checking the terminals and everywhere. This is a developing story [ad_2] Source link

[ad_1] RISHRA: Distraught with the absence of any reassuring news of her husband from senior officers, BSF jawan Purnam Kumar Shaw's wife Rajani stated she would take the Amritsar Mail on Sunday to go to Firozpur via Pathankot to seek answers. Purnam was taken into custody by Pakistan Rangers after he strayed across the border while on duty on Wednesday. Though the commanding officer of the battalion initially tried to dissuade Rajani from travelling to Firozpur, as she's pregnant and the force was discussing his release with Pakistan authorities, she later received permission to do so. Rajani's two sisters and a cousin brother will accompany her."I cannot sit and wait here till eternity. I have not heard from him for over 72 hours now. If I don't get help there, I will go to Delhi and seek answers from the […]

[ad_1] Image Credit: Bilal Bhadur/ TOI SRINAGAR: Adil Hussain Thokar, once a promising and introverted student who was pursuing a master’s degree from Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) after completing his graduation from Government Degree College in Khanabal, Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir, is now considered one of the masterminds behind the deadly Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 tourists. He was also working part-time as a teacher while preparing for competitive exams. “He wasn’t very social but focused on his studies,” said Hafeez, one of his neighbors. Gazi, another neighbor, described him as a quiet, decent, and studious individual. Adil’s family and the villagers believe he has been missing since April 29, 2018, after he left for Badgam to appear for an exam. However, intelligence agencies have confirmed that Adil traveled to Pakistan on a study visa, where he […]

[ad_1] Chennai: Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Kamindu Mendis celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Chennai Super Kings’ Ravindra Jadeja during an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 T20 cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, in Chennai. (PTI Photo/R Senthilkumar) ( Following their five-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings on Friday, the Sunrisers Hyderabad squad is headed to the Maldives for a quick retreat.The Sunrisers Hyderabad social media team posted a 35-second video where the players can be seen enjoying their break in MaldivesThe win at Chepauk has kept Sunrisers Hyderabad's playoff hopes alive.With the win, Sunrisers also ended their winless streak against Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk. Sunrisers Hyderabad's next outing is on May 2 against Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.Last year's runners-up, Sunrisers, are currently languishing in eighth […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The Indian Navy on Sunday successfully carried out multiple anti-ship missile firings, reaffirming its commitment to protecting the nation's maritime interests.In a statement released on X, the Navy said, "Indian Navy Ships undertook successful multiple anti-ship firings to revalidate and demonstrate readiness of platforms, systems and crew for long range precision offensive strike. Indian Navy stands Combat Ready Credible and Future Ready in safeguarding the nation’s maritime interests Anytime Anywhere Anyhow."The tests come under the backdrop of heightened tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad following the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on April 22, where 26 people, mostly tourists, were killed.On Thursday, Navy’s latest indigenous guided missile destroyer, INS Surat, also conducted a successful test firing of the Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MR-SAM) system in the Arabian Sea. The MR-SAM, developed jointly with Israel, is highly […]

[ad_1] Pakistan's former cricketer Shahid Afridi displays the trophy before start of the ICC Champions Trophy cricket match between England and South Africa, in Karachi, Pakistan Saturday, March 1, 2025. AP/PTI Former Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi has blamed the incompetence of the Indian Army for the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people were killed, calling them "useless.""Patakha phat jaata hai wahaan par, Pakistan ne kiya (Even if a firecracker bursts there, they will blame it on Pakistan)," Afridi said on Samaa TV."Tum logon ki 8 lakh ki fauz hai Kashmir mein aur yeh ho gaya. Iska matlab nalayak ho, nikamme ho na tum log ki security de nahi sake logon ko (You have an 800,000-strong army in Kashmir and this still happened. It means you are inefficient and useless if you couldn't provide security to the people)," he added.Afridi […]