British Prime Minister Keir Starmer contacted US President Donald Trump to express his relief following a shooting incident near the White House Correspondents Dinner. The leaders also discussed the need to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
FBI director Kash Patel has escalated his war with the media by filing a massive $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic and reporter Sarah Fitzpatrick.
Axar Patel expresses his bewilderment after Delhi Capitals' crushing defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL, following a previous loss to Punjab Kings. He acknowledges the impact of missed opportunities and praises the opposition's bowling performance.
Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle present Rediff's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2026 after Game 29.
Mitchell Starc's return to the Delhi Capitals after an injury layoff proved pivotal as he delivered a match-winning performance against Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026.
Khaleel Ahmed undergoes successful surgery for quadricep injury, ruled out of IPL 2026 as Chennai Super Kings wish him speedy recovery.
Delhi Capitals ended their three-match losing streak with a seven-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in the IPL in Jaipur on Friday.
Delhi Capitals' Director of Cricket, Venugopal Rao, has acknowledged the team's need to improve their catching after costly errors led to a defeat against Punjab Kings, despite posting a high score. The team dropped six catches, giving crucial lifelines to Punjab's batsmen.
Following a shooting incident near the White House Correspondents' Dinner, US lawmakers from both parties have condemned political violence and called for national unity. President Trump and other officials were evacuated unharmed.
President Donald Trump praised the Secret Service for their swift response to a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, identifying the shooter as Cole Tomas and highlighting the need for enhanced security measures.
Skipper Jemimah Rodrigues starred with a fluent 41 as Delhi Capitals crushed Gujarat Giants by seven wickets in the WPL 2026 Eliminator to seal a fourth consecutive final berth.
The weekend games were a reminder of why the IPL is cricket's most popular and exciting tournament.
Abhishek Sharma attributes his successful 2024 IPL season with Sunrisers Hyderabad to the team's supportive environment, which allowed youngsters to express themselves and perform optimally. He highlighted the backing from the coaches and captain as crucial to his development and performance.
Delhi Capitals have signed England's bowling all-rounder Rehan Ahmed as a replacement for Ben Duckett for the remainder of the Indian Premier League season.
Jos Buttler, playing for Gujarat Titans, has become only the fifth batter to hit 600 sixes in T20 cricket, achieving the milestone during an IPL match against Delhi Capitals.
Sunrisers Hyderabad secured their 100th Indian Premier League victory by successfully chasing down 244 runs against Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium. This win also marked the 10th successful chase of 200-plus runs this season, setting a new record for a single IPL edition.
Sameer Rizvi credits his self-improvement efforts for his match-winning performance against the Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2026 match.
Sanju Samson rediscovered his batting range with a fabulous hundred and bowlers' fangs regrew as Chennai Super Kings outclassed Delhi Capitals by 23 runs to register their first win of IPL 2026.
K L Rahul expresses satisfaction at breaking the perception of being a Test specialist.
Riyan Parag, despite facing criticism, scored a brilliant 90 for Rajasthan Royals in their IPL match against Delhi Capitals.
Former India off-spinner R Ashwin believes Chennai Super Kings' skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad missed an opportunity to regain form in the IPL match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Ashwin analyses Gaikwad's struggles, while also praising SRH bowler Eshan Malinga.
King Charles III reaffirmed the enduring strength of the US-UK alliance, underscored NATO's centrality to global security, and shared light-hearted moments with President Donald Trump during a White House state dinner.
Trump was swiftly evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner after a shooting incident near the venue.
India has successfully conducted the maiden salvo launch of the indigenously developed Naval Anti-Ship Missile-Short Range.
World leaders have expressed their relief and condemnation following a shooting incident near the White House Correspondents' Dinner, emphasising that political violence has no place in a democracy. Leaders including Narendra Modi, Mark Carney, and others have voiced their support and concern for President Trump and all attendees.
Delhi Capitals face a tough challenge against the dominant Punjab Kings in their upcoming IPL match. Delhi's inconsistent batting and fielding woes need immediate addressing to counter Punjab's strong batting lineup and cohesive bowling attack.
Mumbai Indians rode on sublime half-centuries from openers Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton to outclass Lucknow Super Giants by six wickets in a high-scoring Indian Premier League clash in Mumbai on Monday.
Iran has presented a multi-layered proposal to the US in an attempt to break the deadlock in peace talks, focusing on de-escalation and nuclear programme discussions.
Chennai Super Kings face Delhi Capitals in the IPL, seeking their first win of the season. Pressure is on the opening duo of Sanju Samson and Ruturaj Gaikwad to perform.
Gujarat Titans held their nerve in a tense finish to beat Punjab Kings by four wickets in Ahmedabad, sealing their third straight win after a see-saw chase that went down to the final over.
The Himachal Pradesh Police have successfully shifted their Directorate of Communication & Technical Services office from Shimla to Hamirpur to decongest the capital city and improve operational efficiency.
World leaders have expressed relief and condemnation following a shooting incident at the White House Correspondent's dinner, emphasising that political violence has no place in a democracy.
Karnataka government promises strict action after students were allegedly forced to remove their sacred threads before a CET exam. An inquiry suggests the action was intentional, leading to arrests and a ban on future exams at the involved institution.
Bengaluru authorities have initiated action against staff members of a private college for allegedly forcing students to remove their 'janivara' (sacred thread) before a CET exam. An inquiry suggests the action was intentional, leading to arrests, suspensions, and a ban on the college as a CET exam centre.
Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer says doubts about his ability to handle short-pitched bowling pushed him to improve his game.
President Donald Trump described the chaotic moments after a gunman opened fire at the Washington Hilton hotel during the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, leading to his evacuation by the Secret Service.
Young Australian all-rounder Cooper Connolly is available for Punjab Kings' IPL clash against Delhi Capitals, confirmed spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule.
Cheteshwar Pujara praises Mohammed Shami's performance in the IPL, highlighting it as the beginning of his 'road to redemption'.
Deepti Sharma's stellar all-round performance, including a maiden five-wicket haul, led India to a 14-run victory over South Africa in the fourth women's T20I. Despite South Africa already securing the series, Deepti's contributions with both bat and ball proved decisive.
Delhi Capitals' Director of Cricket, Venugopal Rao, identifies the loss of four quick wickets as the turning point in their IPL defeat to Chennai Super Kings, while also acknowledging fielding errors that contributed to the loss.
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