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Every Sri Lankan desires to play in IPL: DC batter Nissanka

Delhi Capitals (DC) batter Pathum Nissanka highlighted that the Indian Premier League (IPL) is a dream opportunity for Sri Lankan players, and those who get a chance must seize it with strong performances.... read..

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Mother suspects "foul play" after student found dead in Noida pond; cites 'bruises' and disciplined habits

A young physical education student's death in a Sector 94 pond has raised suspicions, with his family demanding a murder investigation.... read..

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IPL 2026: Rashid speaks on confidence gained by Rizvi's wicket; Buttler opens up on his form

Following his side's win over Delhi Capitals (DC) by one run, Gujarat Titans (GT) spinner Rashid Khan, adjudged the 'Player of the Match' for his 3/17 in four overs, said that getting an in-form Sameer Rizvi for a golden duck gave him a lot of confidence.... read..

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IPL 2026: Mohammed Shami, Ajinkya Rahane in focus ahead of KKR vs LSG clash

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) pacer Mohammed Shami and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Ajinkya Rahane will be in focus in both teams' Indian Premier League (IPL) clash on April 9.... read..

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IPL: SRH's Klaasen says he is "not worried" about poor record against CSK

Ahead of his side's massively anticipated derby against five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) wicketkeeper-batter Heinrich Klaasen said that he is not worried about his poor record against Men in Yellow, and it's just th... read..

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Diplomatic doublespeak on Lebanon puts US-Iran peace deal in danger

Despite the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, Lebanon on Wednesday saw one of the biggest strikes in the country. However, in an interview with CNN, Pakistan's Ambassador to the United States, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, sa... read..

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Delhi Capitals endure record fourth one-run loss in IPL history as Gujarat Titans snatch thrilling victory

Delhi Capitals (DC) hold the unwanted record for the most one-run defeats in Indian Premier League (IPL) history.... read..

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KL Rahul, David Miller lead IPL chase batting charts with highest averages

Delhi Capitals (DC) star batters David Miller and KL Rahul lead the charts among batters with the highest average while chasing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) out of the 231 batters to have batted at least 10 times in IPL chases.... read..

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"When there's tentative agreement, all parties claim they won": Former Diplomat Ashok Sajjanhar on US-Iran ceasefire

Former Diplomat Ashok Sajjanhar said that "whenever there's a tentative agreement", all parties claim victory, which he said has happened in the US-Iran temporary ceasefire, while seeing no clear winner of the war.... read..

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IPL 2026: Clash of powerplay powerhouses in LSG-KKR match in Kolkata

The clash between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will witness two massive powerplay powers in action at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday.... read..

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IPL 2026: DC win toss, choose to bowl first against GT; Shubman Gill returns

Delhi Capitals (DC) won the toss and opted to bowl first against Gujarat Titans (GT) in both teams' third fixture of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, on Wednesday at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. In what comes as good news for GT, captain Shubman Gill ma... read..

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IPL 2026: Jos Buttler becomes 5th batter to join 600-six club in T20s

Gujarat Titans (GT) and England superstar batter Jos Buttler became the fifth batter to join the 600 six club in T20 cricket.... read..

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IPL 2026: Half-centuries of Gill, Sundar, Buttler propel GT to 210 runs in Delhi

Shubman Gill played a captain's knock to take Gujarat Titans to 210 runs against Delhi Capitals in match 14 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Wednesday.... read..

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IPL 2026: Green set to resume bowling role as KKR seek balance boost against LSG

Cameron Green is expected to resume bowling duties for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their IPL 2026 clash against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at Eden Gardens on Thursday, in what could provide a timely boost to a side struggling with team balance due to m... read..

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"De-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy are essential": India welcomes West Asia ceasefire, hopes for lasting peace

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday expressed India's support for the recently brokered ceasefire in the Middle East, emphasising that New Delhi has "continuously advocated" for a cessation of hostilities to ensure regional stability.... read..

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"Diplomacy must now replace military action": World leaders unite after US-Iran ceasefire to demand permanent peace

A powerful coalition of global leaders has issued a joint statement following the announcement of a temporary halt in hostilities between the United States and Iran, emphasising that diplomacy must now replace military action to prevent a total regional c... read..

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"Sanity has been restored, at least temporarily," Former Diplomat KP Fabian on US-Iran ceasefire

Former Diplomat KP Fabian on Wednesday said that the Iran-US ceasefire is the most welcome development for the whole world.... read..

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Iran and US delegations to hold talks in Islamabad on April 10 in diplomatic push

A major diplomatic engagement between the United States and Iran is set to take place in Islamabad, Pakistan, on Friday, April 10, 2026, where both sides will hold direct talks aimed at ending weeks of intense hostilities following the outbreak of war ear... read..

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IPL 2026: Jaiswal, Suryavanshi shine as RR beat MI by 27 runs in rain-truncated match

Sensational bowling from the trio of Nandre Burger, Sandeep Sharma, and Ravi Bishnoi, and explosive knocks from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Suryavanshi helped Rajasthan Royals (RR) beat Mumbai Indians (MI) by 27 runs in a rain-truncated match to make it ... read..

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"I believe so": US Joint Chiefs Chairman on Strait of Hormuz being open, says access based on "diplomatic negotiations"

US Joint Chiefs Chairman General Dan Caine on Wednesday said that he believes that the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil shipping corridor, is currently open as part of the two-week ceasefire agreement with Iran.... read..

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IPL 2026: Narine available for LSG clash, Varun in doubt due to injury

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will receive a massive boost in their spin attack as Sunil Narine, their marquee player, has recovered from the illness which forced him to sit out for the washed-out match against Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Monday.... read..

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"Pak's role in US-Iran ceasefire a severe setback for PM Modi's diplomacy": Jairam Ramesh

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday raised strong concerns over the Central government's foreign policy, calling Pakistan's role in the ceasefire between the United States and Iran a "severe setback" for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.... read..

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IPL 2026: MI opt to bowl first in 11-over match against RR in Guwahati

Mumbai Indians (MI) won the toss and opted to bowl first against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the 13th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, on Tuesday at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. The RR vs MI game has been reduced to 11 overs ... read..

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IPL 2026: KKR unveil a striking fan mural at Rash Behari Avenue in South Kolkata

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have unveiled a striking new mural at Rash Behari Avenue, transforming one of South Kolkata's busiest streets into a vibrant celebration of the team's deep-rooted bond with its fans.... read..

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"IPL is one of biggest platforms": GT opener Sai Sudharsan ahead of DC clash

Gujarat Titans (GT) opener Sai Sudharsan has emphasised that the Indian Premier League (IPL) should be seen as a platform to perform and grow, rather than solely as a route to a national comeback.... read..

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"He is very disciplined": DC bowling coach Munaf Patel on Aquib Nabi

Delhi Capitals bowling coach Munaf Patel has lauded young Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi for his discipline and strong work ethic, highlighting his commitment despite being in his debut Indian Premier League (IPL) season.... read..

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Over 3.24 lakh students receive degrees, diplomas, certificates at IGNOU's 39th convocation

Over 3.24 lakh students were awarded degrees, diplomas and certificates at the 39th convocation of the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) on Tuesday, with rural learners accounting for the largest share across categories. Vice President C. P. ... read..

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Persistent Among India's Most Sustainable Companies, Signaling Discipline at Scale

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IPL 2026: Will Suryakumar Yadav continue consistent run against RR?

India and Mumbai Indians (MI) batter Suryakumar Yadav will be aiming to continue his fine form against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at Guwahati on Tuesday.... read..

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IPL 2026: Hardik Pandya resumes training, eyes return for MI against RR

Hardik Pandya returned to training ahead of the Mumbai Indians' upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) clash against Rajasthan Royals on Tuesday, boosting hopes of his availability after missing the side's previous fixture due to illness.... read..

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IPL 2026: Jaiswal, Sooryavanshi help RR post 150/3 in 11 overs against MI in Guwahati

Yashasvi Jaiswal, along with help from Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, powered Rajasthan Royals (RR) to 150/3 in 11 overs against Mumbai Indians (MI) in a rain-impacted match at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.... read..

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Shubman Gill set to return in DC vs GT IPL 2026 clash

Gujarat Titans (GT) designated captain Shubman Gill is set to return in the team's match against Delhi Capitals (DC) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season 2026, on Wednesday at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.... read..

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"Window for diplomatic resolution rapidly closing": Qatar warns of "spiral" in regional conflict

Amidst a sharp escalation in regional hostilities, Qatar's Foreign Ministry has issued a stark warning regarding the rapidly diminishing opportunity for a peaceful settlement. According to Al Jazeera, Ministry spokesperson Majed al-Ansari cautioned on Tue... read..

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"Degree of reluctance to deploy ground troops": Former senior diplomat on Iran war

Former Senior Diplomat Yogendra Kumar said that there's "a certain kind of pressure building up" ahead of the United States midterm elections in November as the conflict in the Middle East continues to escalate.... read..

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Fearless prodigies who have stolen the limelight in IPL 2026

In the opening 12 games of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, the 'Fearless Prodigies' have stamped their authority with the bat, ball, and in the field. Be it Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Sameer Rizvi, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Prince Yadav, or Harsh Dubey, these... read..

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IPL 2026: KKR win toss; opts to bat against PBKS

Three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have won the toss and decided to bat against the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 12th match of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) tournament.... read..

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European Council President urges diplomacy, freedom of navigation through Hormuz amid West Asia conflict

European Council President Antonio Costa on Monday reiterated calls for a diplomatic end to the ongoing conflict in West Asia and stressed the importance of ensuring freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.... read..

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UTP Advances Across Key Disciplines in QS World University Rankings By Subject 2026 - Petroleum Engineering Among World's Top 10

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Former Diplomat KP Fabian says US comment on Hormuz "most unfortunate"

Former Diplomat KP Fabian on Monday said that the US' posture is unfortunate, and shows arrogance.... read..

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MICA holds 31st convocation, awards degrees and diplomas to 255 students

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"He's one guy who can be very dominant": Fleming backs Sanju Samson amid poor run in IPL 2026

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head coach Stephen Fleming emphasised that T20 cricket can change rapidly and a batter in form can be highly dominant, while expressing strong confidence in Sanju Samson, assuring that the team will fully support him as he contin... read..

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Tim David's acceleration in last five overs changed game's course: Fleming after CSK suffers third consecutive IPL 2026 defeat

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head coach Stephen Fleming believes Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Tim David's late-innings surge was the decisive moment in their loss to the defending champions on Sunday, highlighting how his acceleration in the fina... read..

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"Will present more evidence": Pawan Khera on multiple passport allegations against Assam CM's wife

Chairperson of Congress' Media and Publicity Department, Pawan Khera, said that the party will present more evidence to back his three passport allegations against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sharma.... read..

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IPL 2026: 'Fabulous environment' driving Punjab Kings' strong start, says Sairaj Bahutule

After finishing as runners-up last season, Punjab Kings have carried their momentum into the IPL 2026 with two consecutive wins, and their spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule believes a positive dressing-room atmosphere is playing a key role in their early... read..

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Iranian-linked groups attack US diplomats, facilities in Iraq: US State Department

Iranian-linked militias launched two overnight attacks against US diplomats and facilities in Iraq, CNN reported, citing a spokesperson for the US State Department, amid ongoing hostilities between Washington and Tehran.... read..

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Build Discipline to Sustain Success: Tata Starbucks CEO Sushant Dash Inspires Graduates at MICA's 31st Convocation

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IPL 2026: Will Tilak continue domination over Archer during RR-MI clash?

The match-up between Mumbai Indians (MI) batter Tilak Varma and Rajasthan Royals (RR) pacer Jofra Archer will be a massive one during the Indian Premier League (IPL) clash between these two former champions at Guwahati on Monday.... read..

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Karnataka: Parameshwara denies IPL ticket misuse, says it can be used by MLAs or their family members

Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara on Monday dismissed allegations of misuse of Indian Premier League (IPL) match tickets by Karnataka MLAs, explaining that tickets are booked online and attended by those who purchased them.... read..

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"India has to be in picture": Former diplomat backs New Delhi's Iran engagement as "positive development"

On recent talks between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, former senior diplomat Vidya Bhushan Soni on Monday termed India's renewed engagement a "positive development" and said New Delhi must remain... read..

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IPL 2026: SRK, daughter Suhana in Eden Garden stands; cheer for KKR

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan never misses a chance to show support for his IPL team, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). The Bollywood 'Baadshah' arrived at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Monday to cheer them on against the Punjab Kings.... read..

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IPL 2026: Explosive knocks from David, Patidar, Padikkal power RCB to 250/3 against CSK

Explosive knocks from Tim David, Devdutt Padikkal and skipper Rajat Patidar helped defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) put up a massive 250/3 against five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at M Chinnaswamy Stadium at Sunday.... read..

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