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Mendis, who was signed by Peshawar Zalmi in the PSL player auction in February for PKR 4.2 crore, was speaking after his team’s 76-run win over Lahore Qalandars in Karachi. The 31-year-old scored 74 off 48 balls and was named Player of the Match.

Samson’s unbeaten 115 off 56 balls was the key to one of Chennai’s better batting performances this season.

A deadly stampede at Haiti's Citadelle Laferrière on Saturday claimed at least 30 lives as crowds gathered for an annual celebration. Overcrowding and rainfall contributed to the tragedy at the historic fortress, with many young people among the victims. Officials are responding to the scene, and the death toll may increase.

London police arrested over 500 individuals during a pro-Palestinian demonstration. The arrests were made for showing support for Palestine Action, a group proscribed in the UK. This action follows a High Court ruling that questioned the ban's legality. Organizers criticized the police action, citing the court's decision. The ban on Palestine Action has led to numerous arrests since its inception.

Melanie Collins closed her eighth NFL season with CBS after covering the NFC Championship Game, continuing her steady rise as a trusted sideline reporter. Working alongside Kevin Harlan and Trent Green, she has become a consistent presence in high-profile broadcasts. With a background that includes ESPN, Yahoo Sports, and major global events, Collins brings depth and versatility to her role. As the offseason begins, she is taking time away before an expected return for the next NFL season.

Tristan Stubbs (60) kept Delhi Capitals in the chase with a half-century.

Ranveer Singh's spy drama 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' has achieved remarkable box office success, nearing Rs 1,070 crore in India net collections. The film experienced a significant surge of over 90% on its 24th day, pushing its worldwide business towards Rs 1,700 crore.

Sanju Samson ended his early-season slump with a match-winning unbeaten 115 for Chennai Super Kings against Delhi Capitals. His century, coupled with Ayush Mhatre's 59, powered CSK to 212 and secured their first win of IPL 2026. Samson expressed gratitude for the team's trust and support after the crucial performance.

Over 2 crore new voters joined electoral rolls across 12 states and UTs during intensive revision, while nearly 5.2 crore names were deleted. This purification process, aimed at ensuring accurate voter lists and preventing bogus voting, resulted in 45.8 crore electors remaining. Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Uttar Pradesh saw the highest purification percentages.

Prime Minister Modi has urged all party floor leaders to support the unanimous passage of women's reservation bills next week, aiming for implementation by the 2029 elections. The government seeks to enact the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, which will reserve one-third of Lok Sabha and assembly seats for women.

Donald Trump asserted US military dominance over Iran, claiming to have dismantled its capabilities and warning China against supplying weapons. Despite ongoing peace talks mediated by Pakistan, Trump declared victory regardless of a deal, emphasizing America's win and control over key shipping routes.

A senior advocate from Hyderabad, B Srinivasa Rao, tragically died when a fly ash tanker overturned onto his car at the Keesara toll plaza. The tanker reportedly lost control due to brake failure, crushing the BMW. Rescue operations were challenging due to the severe impact.

A 77-year-old woman, Mina Jalal, passed away before her name was cleared by the EC for voter registration, an irony as she had voted previously. Her husband and son were excluded from the voter list after adjudication, while other family members qualified. The family, residing in Kolkata for decades, faces harassment and lack of transparency from the EC.

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee alleged attempts to cancel her Bhowanipore nomination through "false affidavits" filed by "traitors." Two objections, including a name mismatch and allegations of old criminal cases, were rejected. A third issue regarding ballot logistics was also resolved, ensuring her name remained on the first EVM.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi shared a rare moment of pleasantries and a brief chat at a recent event, sparking interest. Gandhi's presence at the commemorative program for Jyotirao Phule, where he greeted the PM, was noteworthy.

Starlink satellite 34343 experienced an anomaly, leading to a loss of communication. While Starlink cited an "anomaly," space tech firm LeoLabs reported a "fragment creation event" generating multiple objects. This incident mirrors a similar event with Starlink satellite 35956 in 2025, highlighting ongoing space safety concerns.

Rajasthan Royals manager Romi Bhinder was seen using a phone in the dugout during an IPL match, violating PMOA rules that ban such use outside the dressing room. The incident, noticed during the chase, has drawn scrutiny, with potential action from officials. IPL authorities stress strict phone-use guidelines to prevent corruption risks, and an investigation may follow.

A 23-year-old woman died and her mother is in critical condition after a jilted lover allegedly threw acid on them while they slept. The accused, who had a relationship with the victim, reportedly conspired with an associate to carry out the attack after her marriage was fixed elsewhere. Police have arrested two individuals in connection with the incident.