Pat Cummins and Rajat Patidar (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins won the toss and opted to bat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their IPL 2026 clash at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Friday. Both teams have already secured their spots in the playoffs.“We’ll bat first. I think it’s…
The World Health Organization’s Africa director on Friday warned against underestimating the risk posed by the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring Uganda, saying even a single case could trigger wider transmission beyond the affected countries, Reuters reported.Speaking to Reuters in Geneva, Mohamed Yakub Janabi said it would be “a…
The Kansas City Chiefs are being linked to former Los Angeles Chargers star Keenan Allen after fresh NFL rumors surfaced online. The speculation grew stronger after Chargers GM Joe Hortiz admitted the “door is not closed” on Allen’s return. While Los Angeles weighs a reunion, Kansas City could target the veteran receiver to give Patrick…
The viral Cockroach Janta Party appears to have inspired a wave of similarly themed satirical political groups in Pakistan, with pages such as the Cockroach Awami Party (CAP) and Cockroach Awami League (CAL) emerging on social media soon after the Indian satirical social media outfit went viral online.The Cockroach Janta Party emerged in mid-May after…
NEW DELHI: The Allahabad high court has suspended the administrative and financial powers of Lucknow Mayor Sushma Kharkwal for failing to administer the oath of office to a duly elected Samajwadi Party (SP) for nearly five months. The order, passed on May 22 in Lalit Tiwari v State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors, was delivered…
NEW DELHI: The BJP-led NDA is likely to lose a seat in the Rajya Sabha while the Congress-led opposition could improve its tally in the upcoming biennial elections for 26 seats across 12 states.The Election Commission on Friday announced that polling for the Rajya Sabha seats will be held on June 18. The seats are…
NEW DELHI: Fresh American intelligence assessments suggesting that Iran has resumed parts of its military production network far sooner than expected have reignited concerns over Tehran’s ability to rapidly regenerate its arsenal despite recent US-Israeli strikes.According to a CNN report citing multiple US intelligence sources, Iran has already restarted elements of its drone production during…
Billionaire investor Bill Ackman is making it clear he hasn’t soured on Google. Over the weekend, the Pershing Square founder hopped on X to explain why his fund dumped its long-held Alphabet stake—and it comes down to one thing: he needed the cash to buy Microsoft. “To be clear, our sale of $GOOG was not…
As rents surge across Indian cities, disputes between tenants and landlords over sudden rent hikes, eviction threats and security deposits are becoming increasingly common.For many renters, the biggest concern is whether a landlord can legally increase rent without prior notice during an active tenancy agreement.What is the New Rent Law 2025? The New Rent Law…
International Day for Biological Diversity 2026 (AI image) As the world observes Biodiversity Day today under the theme “Acting locally for global impact”, it is important to first understand what biodiversity truly means, and why it matters in everyday life.The United Nations defines biological diversity as the variety of all living organisms, including plants, animals,…
