KKR vs LSG at Eden Gardens The much-anticipated IPL 2026 clash between Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants at Eden Gardens is expected to go ahead without major interruptions, despite heavy rain earlier in the day.Kolkata witnessed intense showers and dark clouds during the morning, prompting a yellow alert for thunderstorms. However, conditions are…
Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Shubman Gill found himself in the spotlight for the wrong reasons despite leading Gujarat Titans to a dramatic one-run victory over Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026, as the skipper was fined Rs 12 lakh for a slow over-rate.The penalty came after Gujarat Titans secured their…
South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited under the Government of India, has announced a major recruitment drive for technical positions across its mines and establishments. The notification invites online applications for 1,055 posts, including Mining Sirdar, Dy Surveyor, and Assistant Foreman (Electrical). With all positions offered under T&S Grade-C and…
State elections 2026 top developments: BJP eyes third term in Assam, NDA-INDIA face-off in Puducherry and a three-way contest in Kerala NEW DELHI: Voting began across Kerala, Assam and Puducherry on Thursday, with early turnout figures till 9 am indicating steady participation. According to the Election Commission of India, Kerala recorded 16.23% turnout, Assam 17.87%,…
Lucknow Super Giants’ Aiden Markram (ANI Photo) KOLKATA: Lucknow Super Giants’ Aiden Markram isn’t the kind of a batter who will go out there and start smacking sixes. He goes about his job without much flourish but delivers what is required. Excerpts from a conversation with South Africa’s white-ball captain…LSG have three players who have…
Rishabh Pant and Ajinkya Rahane (Pic credit: IPL) Out of form and short on ideas, Kolkata Knight Riders are set to consider sweeping changes as they hunt for their first win of the IPL 2026 season against a confident Lucknow Super Giants at Eden Gardens on Thursday.Much of the spotlight will be on Mohammed Shami,…
NMC caps MBBS fees to 4.5 years, bars charges for internship period The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued a clarification directing all medical colleges and institutions to charge MBBS fees strictly for the prescribed academic duration of 4.5 years, and not for the entire 5 or 5.5 years of the programme.The directive follows complaints…
The CM vs ex-CM clash between N Rangasamy (left) and V Vaithilingam makes Thattanchavady the most high-profile seat The Union territory of Puducherry, a former French colony, heads to the polls on Thursday, with the ruling All India NR Congress (AINRC)–BJP combine seeking a second straight term in power.The Congress–DMK alliance has emerged as the…
PSL trolled over peacemaker act (Sreengrab/x) The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 found itself at the centre of social media trolling after a symbolic ‘peace’ gesture during 15th match between Peshawar Zalmi and Hyderabad Kingsmen sparked widespread criticism online.Ahead of Match 15 between Peshawar Zalmi and Hyderabad Kingsmen on April 8, a symbolic gesture captured…
Kolkata Knight Riders cricketers during a training session at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. (ANI Photo) KOLKATA: Even earning the first point in this IPL could not bring a smile on the faces of those in the Kolkata Knight Riders camp.Despite the one point gained from the washout against Punjab Kings, the 3.4 overs of play on…
