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[ad_1] Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Virat Kohli plays a shot during the IPL match against Rajasthan Royals. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli continues to dazzle in the IPL 2025 season, smashing his fifth half-century as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) edged out Rajasthan Royals by 11 runs at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Thursday. Kohli's 42-ball 70 powered RCB to 205/5 - a total their bowlers successfully defended, securing the team's sixth win of the season and lifting them to third in the points table.Now playing his 18th season - all for RCB - the 36-year-old is second in the Orange Cap race with 392 runs at an average of 65.33 and a strike rate of 144.11. But beyond the numbers, it's Kohli's mindset that continues to inspire.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!RCB mentor and batting coach […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The Centre on Friday filed its response in the Supreme Court defending the Waqf Amendment Act, asserting that the legislation aligns with established practices and is a valid exercise of legislative power.The government informed the Supreme Court that the petitions were based on an incorrect assumption that the amendments violate fundamental religious freedoms.The Supreme Court had asked the Centre government to respond to the petitions within a week, whilst allowing petitioners to submit their rejoinder within five days thereafter.Here's what the Centre told Supreme Court in 10 points:The Centre said that the Waqf Amendment Act is a valid and lawful exercise of legislative power.The affidavit said that the presumption of constitutionality applies to laws made by Parliament.The Union government said there will be maximum of two non-Muslims among 22 members in the Waqf Council and Aukaf Boards, […]

[ad_1] Since 2023, the government has been evaluating modifications to its nuclear foreign investment structure. (AI image) The Indian government is contemplating permitting foreign firms to acquire up to 49% ownership in nuclear power facilities, according to three government officials. This strategic shift aims to expand India’s closely monitored nuclear sector, supporting India's objectives to reduce carbon emissions.Since 2023, the government has been evaluating modifications to its nuclear foreign investment structure. The urgency to expand nuclear capacity has intensified as India endeavours to substitute coal-based power generation with environmentally friendly alternatives.Such investments in the nuclear domain could potentially influence tariff discussions with the United States, although according to a Reuters report, officials were uncertain whether this matter would be connected to any specific trade agreement.A civil nuclear agreement with the United States in 2008 enabled deals valued at billions of […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: A Delhi court on Friday temporarily refused to issue notice to Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul in the National Herald case as it asked the Enforcement Directorate to "bring more relevant document and cure the defects." “I cannot pass such an order until satisfied,” the judge said when the investigative agency urged, “We don’t want this order to be prolonged. Let notice be issued.” The matter has been scheduled for hearing on May 2.ED filed chargesheet in the National Herald money laundering case on April 9, marking a step toward initiating criminal charges and trial against former Congress president Sonia Gandhi and Lok Sabha opposition leader Rahul Gandhi. The case involves alleged proceeds of crime amounting to Rs 5,000 crore.According to the agency sources, the chargesheet names five individuals and two companies as accused. Among them […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Following India's firm diplomatic response to the heinous Pahalgam terror attack, Pakistan resorted to issuing threats on Thursday, warning India against any "misadventure."This comes after India implemented several stringent measures against Pakistan for its role in the attack that claimed 26 innocent lives.Pakistan's deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar made provocative statements during a press conference, claiming their army was "ready for any challenges." "If there is any challenge to Pakistan in any context, then our army is ready for it. And no one should remain under this misconception — a fitting and immediate response will be given," Dar said."Whatever actions they have taken, we have responded to each and every one of them. And beyond that, we have immediately closed our airspace for Indian-owned and Indian-operated airlines. If anyone tries any misadventure, then they have already tried […]

[ad_1] New Delhi: Neeraj Chopra’s uncle Bhim Chopra expressed distress over the social media abuse directed at Neeraj and his family in the past of couple of days. The star javelin thrower had also issued a statement on social media on Friday morning.The Tokyo Olympics gold-medallist and Paris Olympics silver-medallist has copped criticism for inviting Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem to the Neeraj Chopra Classic, an event scheduled to be held next month in Bengaluru.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Congratulations!You have successfully cast your voteLogin to view result“I am deeply pained by the turn of events. This (hate and abuse) is uncalled for. Neeraj has time and again proved to the country that he is a proud son of India. He has brought so many laurels for the country. When some people start questioning your integrity, then it […]

[ad_1] Meta has announced layoffs within its Reality Labs division, specifically impacting teams in Oculus Studios, the unit responsible for developing apps and games for Meta’s Quest VR headsets. Among the affected projects is Supernatural, a popular VR fitness app that Meta acquired in 2023.Meta layoffs: Restructuring for efficiencyMeta stated that the layoffs are part of a broader effort to streamline operations and focus on future mixed reality experiences. While the exact number of employees affected remains undisclosed, the company emphasized that the changes aim to help Oculus Studios work more efficiently while continuing to deliver engaging content for users.“These changes are meant to help Studios work more efficiently on future mixed reality experiences for our growing audience," a Meta spokesperson told Reuters.Meta layoffs: Impact on SupernaturalFor Supernatural users, the layoffs mean a reduction in the number of new workout […]

[ad_1] Senior advocate and Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Friday said that a "terrorist is a terrorist," there is no religion associated with them, and suggested Prime Minister Narendra Modi form a special session of the Parliament to discuss the Pahalgam terror attack. This attack is considered the most devastating terrorist incident since the revocation of Article 370 in 2019. On April 22, 26 tourists lost their lives and several others were wounded. The attack unfolded at Baisaran Meadow, a popular tourist destination situated 7 kilometers from Pahalgam resort town.While talking with reporters, Kapil Sibal said, "I would like to offer 2–3 suggestions to the Prime Minister. First of all, you should convene a special session of Parliament, hold discussions there, and take everyone's opinion—because the nation stands with you. There isn’t a single opposition leader who is not […]

[ad_1] Gold prices returned above $3,300 per troy ounce as investors capitalised on reduced prices. (AI image) Gold rate today: MCX Gold June futures contracts increased by Rs 208 or 0.22%, starting at Rs 96,120/10 grams on Friday following a decline from peak levels earlier in the week. Silver May futures contracts started flat at Rs 97,440/kg, showing a minimal decrease of Rs 71 or 0.07%.Experts suggest that markets are factoring in heightened geopolitical uncertainties, primarily stemming from trade policy conflicts initiated by US President Donald Trump. These tensions, coupled with concerns about economic stagnation and inflation, could potentially sustain the upward trajectory of gold prices.Yesterday saw mixed settlements for gold and silver in domestic and international markets. Gold June futures finalised at Rs 95,912 per 10 grams, gaining 1.26%, whilst silver May futures concluded at Rs 97,511 per kilogram, […]