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[ad_1] MS Dhoni speaks to the umpire after the match. (Screengrab) After losing their match against Mumbai Indians by nine wickets, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni looked visibly upset.After Suryakumar Yadav hit the winning six, the 43-year-old walked straight to one of the umpires and was seen having an animated conversation.However, the context of the conversation is unknown, but in the post-match presentation, Dhoni admitted that CSK were not good enough. CSK have lost 6 out of their first 8 matches in IPL 2025 and are languishing at the bottom of the points table."I think we were quite below par. We knew that dew would come into play," Dhoni said at the post-match presentation.Who's that IPL player?"We wanted to exploit the middle overs. We felt that Bumrah, being one of the best death bowlers in the world, meant […]

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth US defence secretary Pete Hegseth has once again found himself in the eye of a political storm following revelations that he shared sensitive military details about a March airstrike on Yemen’s Houthi militants in a private Signal chat with his wife, brother, and personal lawyer.The group, dubbed "Defense | Team Huddle," comprised 13 individuals, including Hegseth's wife Jennifer, a former Fox News producer, and his brother Phil, a Department of Homeland Security liaison at the Pentagon, New York Times reported. The chat reportedly contained specific information such as warplane launch times and strike packages, raising serious concerns about the handling of classified materials.Trump To Fire Pentagon Boss? Hegseth LEAKS Houthi Attack Details To Wife, Brother | ReportThis disclosure follows an earlier incident where Hegseth shared similar sensitive information in another […]

[ad_1] JAMMU: Mashkoor, a groom in Jammu and Kashmir, walked to his wedding venue on Monday along with his procession after landslides triggered by heavy rainfall shut down the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH 44).The groom explained that they were forced to walk because of the heavy rainfall the previous day, which led to the road closure.According to the groom, the group began their journey at 6 am, having parked their cars behind, and decided to continue the rest of the way on foot. "It is my wedding day... This is the situation because of the heavy rainfall yesterday. We have to go on foot. We started travelling at 6 am. We parked our cars behind and now we will walk the rest of the way. We still have around 7-8 km more to walk. We would bring the bride the […]

[ad_1] Dr. VK Vijayakumar of Geojit Investments says, “Even though the global economic scenario is mired in uncertainty, India appears relatively resilient." (AI image) Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, continued their upward trend on Monday morning. While BSE Sensex crossed the 79,000 mark, Nifty50 was close to 24,000. At 9:16 AM, BSE Sensex was trading at 79,105.49, up 552 points or 0.70%.Nifty50 was at 23,996.50, up 145 points or 0.61%.Markets showed positive momentum last week, driven by optimism over tariff postponements and product exemptions, suggesting potential progress in trade-related discussions. This week will focus on corporate results, with major firms including HCL Technologies, Axis Bank, Hindustan Unilever, and Maruti set to release their quarterly figures.Dr. VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Limited says, “Even though the global economic scenario is mired in […]

[ad_1] Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: According to Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd, the top stock picks for the week (starting April 21, 2025) are Hindustan Aeronautics and Castrol. Let’s take a look:Stock NameCMP (Rs)Target (Rs)Upside (%)Hindustan Aeronautics4220510021%Castrol20226029%Hindustan AeronauticsHindustan Aeronautics (HAL) is a market leader in aerospace defence. It boasts a strong order book of ₹1.8t as of Mar '25, along with a promising prospect pipeline of ₹6t, which is likely to be awarded over next few years.HAL is transitioning from traditional licensed model to indigenized model and is currently working on marque projects such as Tejas Mk1, Tejas Mk1a, Su-30 upgrade, Dornier-25, and LUH, et al. These projects are anticipated to fuel manufacturing revenue growth for HAL. Near-term catalysts will emerge with aircraft deliveries as GE engine supplies resumes for Tejas Mk1A from FY26, while […]

[ad_1] PATNA: Empty chairs welcomed Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday when he reached Buxar district to address the ‘Jai Bapu-Jai Bhim-Jai Samvidhan' rally."Only a few hundred people were present at the rally venue—Dalsagar Football Ground, about 10 km west from Buxar town—when Kharge reached there. More than 90% of the chairs arranged for the public were seen unoccupied when Kharge was sitting at the dais," some press photographers, who had gone to cover the rally, told TOI on Sunday.Congress Buxar MLA, Sanjay Kumar Tiwari alias Munna Tiwari, was heard requesting people to reach the venue and sit on the chairs. But, most of the chairs remained empty till the end of the rally, the photographers said. While addressing the rally, Kharge said there will be a single engine govt of INDI Alliance in Bihar. Taking a jibe at the […]

[ad_1] Dubai: Former cricketer and one of the ambassadors of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Shikhar Dhawan before the start of the One Day International (ODI) cricket match of the tournament, between India and Bangladesh, in Dubai, UAE. (PTI Photo/Kamal Kishore) Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan playfully trolled Ambati Rayudu while doing Hindi commentary during the game between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru.Dhawan and Rayudu had played together since their U-19 days. While reminiscing about those times, Dhawan blamed Rayudu for India's loss against Pakistan in the 2004 U-19 World Cup held in Dhaka, Bangladesh."Ambati Rayudu was a big name in U-19 cricket. He was our captain in the U-19 World Cup, and he got banned there as well ahead of the semifinal, which cost us the match," Dhawan said.In Rayudu's absence, Dinesh Karthik led India in the semifinal, and […]

[ad_1] Kolkata: KKR players during a training session ahead of the IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Gujarat Titans, at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. (PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra) Ajinkya Rahane-led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will lock horns against Shubman Gill's Gujarat Titans in Match No 39 of the Indian Premier League at the iconic Eden Gardens on Monday. KKR suffered suffered an inexplicable meltdown in their previous match, getting bowled out for 95 while chasing 112 against Punjab Kings in Mullanpur. However, the return of Abhishek Nayar will surely boost the struggling KKR outfit. Meanwhile, on the other hand, Titans under the leadership of Shubman Gill, have lost only twice this season and are currently placed top of the points table. Gujarat Titans bowling attack has been a major strength with pacer Prasidh Krishna leading their charge with 14 […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: US vice president JD Vance is set to arrive in India on Monday for his first official visit to the country, accompanied by his Indian-origin wife and second lady of US, Usha Chilukuri Vance and their three children.The four-day trip comes amid rising global trade tensions, after US President Donald Trump's recent announcement of a 26% on Indian goods, part of a broader tariff strategy.Ahead of his arrival, welcome hoardings have been placed in New Delhi, including near Palam Airport and in the diplomatic enclave of Chanakyapuri.Day 1Air Force Two is expected to land at Air Force Station Palam in New Delhi around 9:30am IST on Monday. Vance will be formally received at 10:00am and is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi at 6:30pm the same evening at the PM’s official residence, 7 Lok Kalyan Marg. […]

[ad_1] MS Dhoni and Digvesh Rathi (BCCI Photos) NEW DELHI: As the Indian Premier League 2025 crosses its halfway mark, it's not just the superstars who have made headlines.This season has witnessed an exciting surge of uncapped players stepping into the spotlight, proving their mettle in high-pressure situations.While legends like MS Dhoni, who entered the league as an uncapped player due to a rule change, continue to draw crowds, it's the lesser-known names: Digvesh Rathi, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, and Ashwani Kumar, among others, who’ve turned heads and started carving their own legacy.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Digvesh Rathi leads the pack of uncapped bowlersAmong the uncapped bowlers, Digvesh Rathi of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) has arguably been the most consistent.In eight matches so far, the leggie has picked up nine wickets at an economy of 7.43, a […]