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Shubman Gill has taken the lead in the IPL 2026 Orange Cap race with 251 runs after a match-winning 86. Virat Kohli follows closely in second with 228 runs, while Heinrich Klaasen, Rajat Patidar, and Ishan Kishan round out the top five in a tightly contested batting battle.

The US Treasury Department has issued a new license extending a waiver for global buyers to purchase Russian oil shipments already at sea until May 16. This decision reverses earlier statements and aims to manage energy market volatility, despite criticism from lawmakers who argue it supports economies engaged in conflicts.

Bhinder was found scrolling his smart phone with teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi by his side in the dugout during the game against RCB

The case was registered on a complaint by Dr. Vinayak Shankar Bhalerao, who was part of a 108 ambulance service

The students told the police that they were not aware that Madvi Hidma was a Maoist leader

The state-of-the-art facility coming up at the foot of Tirumala hills will also have a helipad at the top to handle emergency cases

Jasprit Bumrah is experiencing an uncharacteristic lean patch in IPL 2026, failing to pick up a wicket in five matches. Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan suggests Bumrah's excessive use of slower deliveries, accounting for 44% of his bowling, is impacting his effectiveness. Pathan advises increasing pace and reducing slower ball percentage for better results.

Kolkata Knight Riders are in a deep slump, losing their fifth match and sitting at the bottom of the IPL 2026 table. Despite a coaching change, results remain elusive. Former England batter Kevin Pietersen has predicted a return for ex-coach Brendon McCullum next season. Captain Ajinkya Rahane acknowledged the tough losses but highlighted positive individual performances.

Akshay Kumar's 'Bhooth Bangla' has stormed the box office, securing a massive Rs 23.90 crore worldwide debut on its opening day. This impressive performance has dethroned Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' after its four-week reign. The horror-comedy's strong opening positions it among Akshay Kumar's top post-pandemic releases.

Detention of Adivasi people for alleged land encroachment at the Ripu-Chirang Reserve Forest near India-Bhutan border triggers violence

The Bench observed that the deprivation faced by EWS individuals was not comparable to caste-based discrimination, and the policy not to extend age and attempt relaxation to the EWS category was not "mala fide, arbitrary or unconstitutional" merely because it accorded different relaxations to different reserved categories.

Most of these ships are critical to India’s energy needs and are carrying crude oil

The father of AIMIM corporator Sahar Sheikh has refuted allegations of a fake caste certificate, calling the controversy a politically motivated stunt. Yunus Sheikh stated his daughter is being targeted due to her political growth and promised to provide authentic documents to counter the claims. He also defended Sahar's attendance at an IPL match, dismissing public criticism.

NFL star Josh Allen and actress Hailee Steinfeld welcomed their baby daughter, sharing the joyous news on Thursday. Just a day later, the new parents made a dazzling appearance at Josh's best friend Sam Darnold's wedding. The couple, radiating happiness, celebrated with fellow NFL players, even sharing baby photos, proving they can balance new parenthood with social commitments.