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First time since 2020! Sanju Samson’s CSK debut ends 6-year ‘opening day’ streak in Guwahati

Sanju Samson endured a forgettable debut for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) today against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) as he got out only for six runs off seven deliveries. Nandre Burger castled him with a beauty in the second over of the innings and that also triggered an early collapse for the five-time champions. Moreover, this failure also ended Samson’s magical streak of the opening day in every IPL season.

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Rahul Banerjee cremated: Son Shohoj carries father’s ashes, Priyanka Sarkar seen beside him

Rahul Aronoday Banerjee, Bengali actor, died on March 29 while shooting for his daily soap, Bhole Baba Paar Karega, in Digha. The actor’s last rites were performed on March 30. Several videos from the funeral and the whole of the Bengali film industry gathering to pay their tributes have been circulating online. One of the most heartbreaking videos from the funeral was Priyanka Sarkar’s son carrying his father’s ashes after the cremation.

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Heavy rainfall, hailstorms batter Pune: What’s causing the unexpected change in weather?

Life came to a standstill in Maharashtra Pune’s district on Monday after heavy rains and hailstorms lashed the city, causing waterlogging and traffic disruptions in many areas. Though the rains and hailstorms brought relief to people from heat, the abrupt change in weather disrupted the daily life in the city and nearby areas. 

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‘Prolonged war with Iran likely to cost Trump his presidency,’ says former White House war advisor

As tensions between the United States, Israel and Iran continue into a second month, concerns are growing over the political impact on US President Donald Trump. A leading American security expert has warned that the ongoing conflict could weaken Trump’s hold on power if it drags on. Robert Pape, a national security specialist and air power analyst, has suggested that the President is facing a difficult choice.

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Iran to be nuked? UN diplomat quits after warning of possible nuclear weapon use

A top diplomat of the United Nations (UN) has resigned from position after warning that the world body is preparing for the “possible use of nuclear weapons” in Iran. The diplomat is Mohamad Safa, who was the main representative of Patriotic Vision (PVA) at the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN ECOSOC), who resigned from his position last week.

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No IPL broadcast in Bangladesh as India’s JioStar ends broadcast agreement despite softer government stance

Bangladesh fans will not be able to watch the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) matches live. India’s JioStar has ended its IPL broadcast agreement in Bangladesh, ruling out any chance of the telecast of the 2026 IPL season in the country, despite the change in stance from the current government.

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How has CSK performed in MS Dhoni’s absence in IPL as five-time champions set to miss ex-skipper against RR?

Chennai Super Kings’ IPL 2026 opener against Rajasthan Royals marks a rare moment of MS Dhoni missing out on an IPL match. Despite being in his 40s, Dhoni has been a regular for the Super Kings, though his role has been reduced to bat for just a few balls apart from his wicketkeeping duties in the past couple of years. 

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‘Was made perfectly clear to Americans’: Spain closes airspace for US aircraft involved in Iran war

Amid speculations of US forces preparing for a ground invasion of Iran, Spain has decided to close its airspace for American planes involved in the conflict against the Islamic Republic, said the country’s Defence Minister Margarita Robles on Monday. The Spanish government has been the most critical of the military action by the US and Israel in the Middle East.

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Iran rejects Pakistan’s claim on US talks: ‘Islamabad’s forums are their own, we didn’t participate’

Iran has firmly denied Pakistan’s claim that it is ready to host direct talks between Tehran and Washington to end the ongoing conflict. In a clear response, Iranian officials said no such negotiations are taking place and dismissed the idea of any involvement in Pakistan-led efforts.

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