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CSK hand Mumbai Indians their 7th defeat of IPL 2026 season, MI all but out of playoffs race

Chennai Super Kings defeated Mumbai Indians by eight wickets in the ongoing IPL 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Leading up to the match, the Hardik Pandya-led side was under tremendous pressure, having suffered six defeats in eight games. They played CSK as a must-win game to remain alive in the playoffs race, but the side yet again suffered in both batting and bowling departments and is now all but out of qualification.

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India-bound LPG carrier, with 18 Indians aboard, crosses Hormuz, likely to arrive in Vizag on May 13

An India-bound LPG carrier, MT Sarv Shakti, carrying 18 Indians aboard, safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday amid the Iran-US tensions. According to the official sources, the carrier is likely to arrive in Visakhapatnam on May 13.

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Govt appoints Rohit Jain as RBI Deputy Governor. Everything you need to know about him

The government has appointed Rohit Jain as the new Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India for a period of three years. His appointment has been approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, and he is expected to take charge on or after May 3.

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Gautham Vasudev Menon’s fierce post goes viral as Dhruva Natchathiram clears release hurdle

Director Gautham Vasudeva Menon has alleged that some people tried to ruin his career. The Madras High Court had yesterday allowed the release of Gautham Menon’s film Dhruva Natchathiram starring Vikram. Gautham Menon made the revelation in a statement shared on social media, expressing gratitude for the verdict.

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CM Fadnavis says Maharashtra govt will seek capital punishment for accused in Pune rape case in court

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday stated that the state government will demand capital punishment against the 65-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting and murdering a minor girl in Pune. CM Fadnavis further added that the case will be taken up in a fast-track court.

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India announce squad for Women’s T20 World Cup 2026; Amanjot Kaur, Kashvee Gautam misses out

The BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) took centre stage and announced India’s squad for the upcoming edition of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 that is slated to kick off on June 14. Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the side, with Smriti Mandhana named as the vice captain of the team. 

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Sandeep Pathak faces two FIRs in Punjab, BJP questions timing, calls it ‘political vendetta’

Punjab Police has registered cases against Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak, who recently left the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). According to sources, two FIRs under non-bailable sections have been filed against him and several others. However, details of the allegations have not been made public yet. Pathak was among seven Rajya Sabha MPs who resigned from AAP last month, dealing a major blow to the party. Most of these MPs were from Punjab.

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TMC moves Supreme Court against EC order restricting counting supervisors to central, PSU staff

The TMC on Friday moved the Supreme Court, challenging a decision made by the Election Commission. Earlier, the EC ruled that during the counting of votes, only employees of the Central Government and PSUs (Public Sector Undertakings) would be appointed as counting supervisors.

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Iran sends new peace proposal to US via Pakistan to end ongoing West Asia conflict: Report

As tension continues to remain tense in West Asia, Iran has submitted another proposal aimed at pushing forward negotiations with the United States to resolve the widening West Asia conflict. According to Iran’s state-run agency IRNA, Tehran formally handed over its latest document to Pakistan on Thursday evening. Notably, Islamabad has been acting as the go-between for the ongoing exchanges between Tehran and Washington.

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Trump increases tariffs on cars, trucks from EU to 25% next week for not complying with trade deal

US President Donald Trump on Friday said he will increase a 25% tariff on cars and trucks from the EU next week, accusing the bloc of not complying with trade deal.

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