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RCB's Director of Cricket Mo Bobat believes the franchise's new identity matches with Rajat Patidar's. Built on fearless intent and collective contributions, RCB's second consecutive title push is strengthened by the experience of Virat Kohli, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood. They will face Gujarat Titans in the final on Sunday.

The UAE's involvement in the Middle East conflict was deeper than previously known, with coordinated strikes on Iran, including energy facilities, even after an April ceasefire. These actions exposed divisions within the Gulf, as Saudi Arabia expressed concerns about escalating risks to regional energy supplies and global markets.

The White House launched a new space-themed website, Aliens.gov, to highlight immigration enforcement actions. Using extraterrestrial imagery, the site aims to showcase arrests of undocumented immigrants and promote President Trump's agenda. It features a live dashboard and interactive map of enforcement activities, drawing criticism for its dehumanizing language.

Mumbai Indians faced a dismal IPL 2026, plagued by persistent dressing room unrest and damaging leaks of sensitive information. This internal turmoil, escalating since Hardik Pandya's captaincy, has frustrated franchise figures and insiders alike. Management is now prioritising an immediate crackdown on these breaches to restore the team's former glory.

IPL auctions are often won on perception in December, but the real story usually emerges months later. While franchises splashed massive sums on Cameron Green, Matheesha Pathirana and Liam Livingstone, the smartest buys of IPL 2026 quietly came from the Rs 7-9 crore bracket. Jason Holder topped the charts by a distance, Josh Inglis maximised limited opportunities, and Ravi Bishnoi delivered steady returns. Meanwhile, several marquee signings struggled with injuries, poor form and role mismatches, turning auction-night hype into underwhelming seasons.

Rainfall Pegged At 90% Amid El Nino Shadow

Arsenal star midfielder Declan Rice has been with his girlfriend, Lauren Fryer, for over a decade now even as the two have continued to get trolled for their relationship in public for the last few years. While Lauren Fryer has remained pretty private about her life, Declan Rice has often defended her in public as he spoke about how she has changed his life for the better.

A Bengaluru autorickshaw driver died tragically when a private club's compound wall collapsed on his parked vehicle during heavy rain and strong winds. Shivaboraiah was trapped and crushed by the debris. Police are investigating the cause of the wall's collapse.

Opposition leader questions how TCS lost CBSE contract to COEMPT, which had a poor past track record.

'Overwhelming Number Of False Cases Overshadowing Genuine Ones'

The court said there was no evidence that Reliance had any fraudulent intent or was attempting to corner the market merely because it held 40.10% open interest

Court says broadcasters cannot claim an ‘unfettered right to exploit spectrum for commercial purposes’, adding that ‘excessive or uneven commercial intrusion is a direct impairment of the right of consumers to a fair and reasonable viewing experience’

The All Naga Students’ Association, Manipur also sets a similar timeline for the abrogation of ceasefire deals with Kuki extremist groups

The move comes in the wake of a series of drowning incidents reported in Ernakulam recently

The Wayanad Prakrithi Samrakshana Samiti alleges that unregulated tourism continues unabated in the mountain ranges even after the devastating Puthumala landslide in 2024

A Vienna court sentenced a 21-year-old to 15 years for plotting an ISIS-linked terror attack at Taylor Swift's Eras Tour concerts in August 2024. The foiled plot involved homemade explosives and knives targeting thousands of fans. This verdict arrives as Swift's wedding to Travis Kelce garners immense global attention, highlighting the persistent security threats she faces.

‘The institute has equipment worth over ₹2 crore for sports injury treatment that is deteriorating due to prolonged disuse’

The Mayor has instructed the canal restoration work be postponed until around August