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Former South African captain AB de Villiers raised serious questions on Hardik Pandya's captaincy style at Mumbai Indians and said his ego-driven way worked wonders for Gujarat Titans which had an inexperienced squad. On the contrary, senior MI players have found difficulties in adjusting to that style.

Bhavish Aggarwal challenges LinkedIn for removing his 'pronoun illness' post and criticizes its AI tool for imposing political ideologies on Indian users. He advocates for India to develop its own technology to prevent external influence.

Actress Vyjayanthimala Bali, Telugu star Konidela Chiranjeevi, and M Fathima Beevi were honored with Padma awards alongside other notable individuals at the Rashtrapati Bhavan ceremony by President Droupadi Murmu.

Punjab Kings had a challenging beginning against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their pivotal clash at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on Thursday. After winning the toss and opting to field first, Punjab Kings encountered fielding difficulties, missing three key catches in the first five overs, two of which were off Virat Kohli.

In Belgium, a teenage girl was sexually abused by friends aged 11 to 16, leading to arrests. The incident, filmed and shared on social media, raised concerns about the decreasing age of offenders.

Under Hardik Pandya's leadership, the Gujarat Titans had achieved remarkable success, reaching consecutive IPL finals in 2022 and 2023. However, the team's fortunes have taken a downturn under the captaincy of Shubman Gill this season, as they find themselves at the bottom of the table with seven losses and only four wins in 11 games. A significant challenge for the Titans has been the lack of runs from Gill. In the last five outings, Gill has struggled to make an impact with the bat, registering three single-digit scores and a highest score of only 35.

On Thursday, Iran released seven crew members, five of whom were Indian, from a Portuguese-flagged vessel, the MSC Aries, which had been seized in the Gulf on April 13. Portugal's foreign ministry confirmed the release. The ship initially had 25 crew members, and with this release, seven have been freed, including one Filipino and one Estonian, along with the five Indians. Prior to this event, one Indian crew member had already been released.

Star Indian wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik on Thursday highlighted a shift in strategy for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), suggesting the team has moved away from a 'softer option' to a more assertive approach. The change has been instrumental in the team's resurgence, as they look to make a strong impact in the coming matches with an eye on playoffs. Karthik's comments reflect RCB's determination to adopt a tougher stance in their gameplay, with an emphasis on aggressive tactics and a fighting spirit.

CPI MP Vishwam urged PM Modi to investigate Adani and Ambani's alleged wrongdoings and black money hoarding, criticizing BJP's defense. CPI MP also highlighted Hindenburg Research report on Adani and mentioned that when he raised this issue BJP members stopped him. Failure to act could be seen as endorsing corruption and cronyism, demanding decisive action against the accused.

Today's entertainment news roundup features Aishwarya Rai and Aditi Rao Hydari confirming their Cannes 2024 attendance, Deepika Padukone confronting a spy, Rashmika Mandanna joining Salman Khan in "Sikandar," Aditi Rao Hydari's engagement joy, and "Ramayan" tapping Westworld's Daniel Jennings for set design, promising an epic visual treat.

During his visit to India, Maldives' foreign minister Moosa Zameer underscored that President Mohamed Muizzu's choice to visit China before India was primarily driven by convenience, rather than signaling any fundamental geopolitical realignment. Zameer also addressed rumors concerning potential military agreements with China, stressing that the Maldives has no plans to allow foreign militaries to operate on its territory.

A plane skidded off Senegal's main airport, injuring 11. Investigation ongoing. Emergency protocols activated, airport closed temporarily. Uncertain reopening time. Evacuation completed, delays in video verification. Passengers' status undisclosed, Air Senegal impact unknown.

Understanding gold purity levels like 999 and 995 is vital when purchasing 24-karat gold. The purity levels affect the cost, with 999 fineness being the purest and most expensive option, while 995 fineness is standard for trading.

Dell implements a strict policy to track employees' office attendance, using a color-coded system starting May 13. The system, criticized by workers fearing job losses, grades employees based on their presence in the office.

The biggest change on the new Swift is on the powertrain front. The new Swift is powered by an all-new 1.2-litre, three-cylinder, naturally aspirated petrol engine that’ll replace the existing K12 four-cylinder engine. It puts out 82 hp of power and 112 nm of torque. Gearbox options include a 5-speed manual or an AMT.

Former Judges Lokur and Shah, with journalist Ram, invite PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi to a public debate on the Lok Sabha Election, urging for meaningful responses to allegations and challenges while strengthening the democratic process. In a letter, they said that the public has only heard allegations and challenges but not the responses.