‘Batters no longer hold back’: Bhuvneshwar Kumar on the biggest change in modern T20 batting

Royal Challengers Bengaluru fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar opened up on the biggest shift in the modern-day T20 batting, stating that the batters don’t hold back now, as compared to the times, they used to respect the first few overs. Modern-day batters have redefined T20 cricket, with scoring rates touching hitting stratosphere.

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TMC candidate Jahangir Khan warns IPS Ajay Pal Sharma: ‘You started game, we will finish it’

Ahead of the second phase of elections in West Bengal, a wave of threats has started in the state. On one hand, Mamata Banerjee’s nephew and Lok Sabha MP from Diamond Harbour, Abhishek Banerjee stated that he will see who comes to his rescue from Delhi after May 4th. Meanwhile, his close associate, Jahangir Khan, the TMC candidate from Falta, on Tuesday openly threatened Uttar Pradesh police officer and Central Observer Ajay Pal Sharma, saying “You started the game, I will finish it.” Furthermore, he even threatened to blow up the CRPF.

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Anwar Gargash, UAE President’s advisor, says Iran acts like superpower even without nuclear weapons

Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, on Monday stated that Iran is acting like a superpower even without nuclear weapons. He went on to add that the recent Iranian aggression was severe, deliberate, and calculated, reflecting prior planning rather than a momentary escalation. Furthermore, he stressed that its scale and execution confirm that this was not an isolated decision, but a strategic move carried out despite sustained Gulf efforts to de-escalate and avoid confrontation, including a unified position not to facilitate any action against Iran.

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14 killed as plane crashes on outskirts of South Sudan’s capital

A Cessna aircraft crashed on Monday on the outskirts of Juba, the capital of South Sudan, killing all 13 passengers and the pilot, the country’s civil aviation authority said. Preliminary findings suggest the crash may have been caused by adverse weather conditions, which led to poor visibility.

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Massive dust storm hits Delhi-NCR, gusty winds sweeps national capital, IMD issues alert for thunderstorm

Massive sust storms and high-speed winds swept across the national capital on Monday night amid an ongoing yellow alert for thunderstorms and rain in the city. Light rain brought relief from the sxcorching heat. After a prolonged spell of heatwave-like conditions, weather experts attributed the change to an ongoing cyclonic circulation over central Pakistan, northwest Rajasthan, Punjab and Haryana. They said the circulation is moving towards the northeast of the country, bringing with it dust and sand from Rajasthan, leading to dust storms in the region.

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Bhuvneshwar, Hazlewood shine as RCB mow down DC in NRR boosting win in Delhi

While Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru chase down a meagre target of 76 against the Delhi Capitals, it was a victory that was set up by the bowlers. Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood put up jaw-dropping performances as RCB registered a Net run-rate boosting win over the Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. 

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Veteran actor Bharat Kapoor passes away at 80 due to cardiac arrest

Veteran Bollywood actor Bharat Kapoor passed away on Monday afternoon due to cardiac arrest at his residence, his actor friend Avatar Gill said. He was 80. 

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Dinesh Trivedi appointed as next High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh: MEA

Dinesh Trivedi appointed as next High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh: MEA

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Iran attacks Togo-flagged chemical tanker with Indian crew near Oman

A Togo-flagged chemical tanker with Indian crew members was attacked by Iran near the coast of Oman, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways said on Monday. The incident took place on April 25, involving the vessel MT Siron near the outer port limits of Shinas.

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PM Modi writes to people of Bengal, says ‘Will celebrate BJP CM swearing-in together’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday penned an emotional letter to the people of West Bengal, as campaigning for the second phase of Assembly elections ends, describing his outreach in the state as both spiritually uplifting and politically significant.

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