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Airports Authority of India celebrates 30th annual day with pride and grandeur

New Delhi, April 2: The Airports Authority of India (AAI) celebrated its 30th Annual Day on April 1 with great enthusiasm and grandeur at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, marking three decades of excellence in serving as the mainstay of Indian Civil Aviation.

World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025: Resilient Jadumani overcomes Trowbridge challenge to reach semis

New Delhi, April 2: A resilient display under pressure allowed national champion Jadumani Singh Mandengbam overcome the formidable Ellis Trowbridge of Great Britain to reach the semifinals of the 50kg category at the World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025 on Tuesday.

IPL 2025: Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill wins toss; opts to bowl first against Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Bengaluru, April 2: Gujarat Titans (GT) skipper Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bowl first against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the 14th encounter of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday.

Himachal CM's Advisor calls for transparent debate on Waqf Bill, highlights state budget initiatives

Shimla, April 2: The Waqf Amendment Bill, 2025, was tabled in Parliament on Wednesday, sparking varied reactions from different political circles. In Himachal Pradesh, Naresh Chauhan, the Principal Media Advisor to Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, commented on the issue, emphasizing the need for a thorough and transparent debate before taking any major decision.

BCCI announces 2025 home season fixtures for Indian men's team; Guwahati set to host maiden Test

Mumbai, April 2: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the 2025 home season fixtures for the Indian men's team, which will see West Indies and South Africa touring India for some exciting cricket action, kickstarting from October 2 onwards. Guwahati will also get to host its first-ever Test match.

IPL 2025: Battle of 'King Kohli' and 'Prince' Gill as RCB take on GT in Bengaluru

Bengaluru, April 2: As the Gujarat Titans (GT) gear up for a clash at M Chinnaswammy Stadium against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Wednesday, it will be a battle between two generations of Indian cricket, Virat Kohli, hailed as 'King Kohli' and Shubman Gill, hyped as the 'Prince' of Indian batting.

Yuva All Stars kabaddi: Warriorz K.C. brush past Sonipat Spartans in extra time; reach semis

Haridwar (Uttarakhand), April 2: Yuva Yoddhas will face Warriorz K.C. in the semifinal clash of the Yuva All-Stars Championship 2025 on Thursday.

Formula 1: Lawson 'shocked' by Red Bull demotion, says 'I did not see that coming'

New Delhi, April 2: Liam Lawson has revealed he was 'shocked' upon learning he will be replaced by Yuki Tsunoda at Red Bull, from the Japanese Grand Prix onwards. Lawson, who had been given the seat alongside Max Verstappen after Sergio Perez's exit, was dropped following just two races into the new season, which saw him produce disappointing performances in Australia and China.

IPL 2025: Arshad replaces Rabada as GT elect to bowl first against unchanged RCB

Bengaluru, April 2: Uncapped fast-bowling all-rounder Arshad Khan comes in for fast bowler Kagiso Rabada as Gujarat Titans won the toss and elected to bowl first against an unchanged Royal Challengers Bengaluru in match 14 of IPL 2025 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday.

IPL 2025: Bowlers are getting smarter, the value of batsmanship is no longer there, says Bravo on scoring trends

Kolkata, April 2: Ahead of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) home clash against the Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Eden Gardens on Tuesday, mentor Dwayne Bravo talked about what he believes to be the reason behind teams failing to breach the 200-run mark.

Sanjay Raut criticises Immigration Bill as 'jail for foreigners'; BJP defends on security ground

New Delhi, April 2: The Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, was introduced in the Rajya Sabha by Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai on Wednesday.

His thought process is always different: Piyush Chawla Praises Shreyas Iyer's Leadership

New Delhi, April 2: Former Indian spinner Piyush Chawla praised Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer's leadership in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Speaking on Jio Hotstar, he highlighted Iyer's strategic thinking and the team's well-balanced squad.

IPL 2025: Samson set to resume captaincy after clearance from BCCI CoE

New Delhi, April 2: Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson has received clearance from the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) and will resume his full-time leadership role along with the wicketkeeping duties following a period of recovery.

IPL 2025: 'I was captain, now I'm not but mindset remains same,' says Rohit on his role in MI

New Delhi, April 2: Rohit Sharma, one of the most successful players in the history of the IPL, opened up on how his role has evolved over the years within the Mumbai Indians setup, from adapting to new roles to leading the team to glory. He said a lot has changed since he started, but his passion and desire to win games and trophies for the franchise have never changed.

IPL 2025: Our attitudes have been spot on, says PBKS head coach Ponting

Lucknow, April 2: Punjab Kings (PBKS) continued their stellar start to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season with a commanding 8-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.

Waqf Bill weakens Constitution, defames minorities, divides society: Gaurav Gogoi

New Delhi, April 2: As Parliament debated the contentious Waqf Amendment Bill, 2025, on Wednesday, deputy leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Gaurav Gogoi came down heavily on the government.

Centre gets record dividend of Rs 74,106 crore from PSUs

New Delhi, April 2: The government has received a record Rs 74,016 crore as dividends from Central public sector enterprises in financial year 2024-25 which is 16 per cent higher than the corresponding figure of Rs 63,749.3 crore in 2023-24, according to the latest data compiled by the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management.

IPL 2025: Nick Knight backs PBKS winning formula under Iyer and Ponting

New Delhi, April 2: Former England cricketer Nick Knight believes Punjab Kings (PBKS) have found a winning formula in IPL 2025, with the leadership of captain Shreyas Iyer and head coach Ricky Ponting.

Team to watch out for: Kane Williamson praises Punjab Kings' balanced squad and leadership after victory over LSG

New Delhi, April 2: Former New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson praised the Punjab Kings' balanced squad, cohesive playing style, and strong leadership after their victory over Lucknow Super Giants in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Williamson expressed his views while speaking on Jio Hotstar.

Two wheelers and tractor sales show streghth, CVs and PV segment exhibit mixed trend

New Delhi, April 2: The Indian automobile industry witnessed mixed trends in March 2025, with strong performances in the two-wheeler (2W) and tractor segments, while commercial vehicles (CVs) and passenger vehicles (PVs) exhibited varied outcomes.

Supertar Shah Rukh Khan returns to Mumbai in style, spotted at Airport

Mumbai, April 2: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan returned to Mumbai in the wee hours on Wednesday.

IPL 2025: 'His innings was dictating pace of the chase', Williamson lauds Prabhsimran's knock vs LSG

Lucknow, April 2: Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson hailed Prabsimran Singh's impressive knock against Lucknow Super Giants as incredible, saying his innings dictated the pace of the chase in setting a strong foundation for skipper Shreyas Iyer and Nehal Wadhera to wrap up the win.

IPL 2025: LSG spinner Digvesh Rathi reprimanded for animated send off to PBKS' Priyansh Arya

Lucknow, April 2: Lucknow Super Giants spinner Digvesh Rathi has been reprimanded for giving a fiery send-off to Punjab Kings opener Priyansh Arya during their IPL 2025 encounter on Tuesday at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium.

Pratibha Ranta breaks her silence on Nitanshi Goel winning the Best Actress award for 'Laapataa Ladies'

Mumbai, April 2: Actress Pratibha Ranta has finally broken her silence regarding Nitanshi Goel's recent win for Best Actress at IIFA 2025 for her performance in “Laapataa Ladies.”

IPL 2025: When and where to watch RCB vs GT, head-to-head record

Bengaluru, April 2: Royal Challengers Bengaluru will host Gujarat Titans in the match 14 of the IPL 2025 on Wednesday at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.

IPL 2025: Boys actually played their roles well, says skipper Iyer as PBKS dismantle LSG

Lucknow, April 1: Shreyas Iyer's Punjab Kings delivered a statement performance, bulldozing Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by eight wickets at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium here on Tuesday. Leading from the front, the Punjab skipper emphasized the importance of mindset over team combinations after his side outclassed LSG in all facets of the game.

IPL 2025: We were 20-30 runs short, says Pant after LSG's 8-wicket defeat to PBKS

Lucknow, April 1: Skipper Rishabh Pant admitted that his team was "20 to 30 runs short" as Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) succumbed to a crushing eight-wicket defeat at the hands of Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium here on Tuesday. LSG struggled to keep up with a rampant Punjab outfit that dictated terms in both bowling and batting.

IPL 2025: Clinical all-round display helps Punjab Kings thrash Lucknow Super Giants

Lucknow, April 1: Punjab Kings put up a masterclass in both bowling and batting as they steamrolled Lucknow Super Giants by eight wickets with 22 balls to spare in Match 13 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium here on Tuesday.

IPL 2025: HCA, SRH resolve dispute over complimentary tickets for matches in Hyderabad

New Delhi, April 1: The Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) and the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have finally resolved their dispute over the allocation of complimentary tickets for the conduct of Indian Premier League (IPL) matches at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad.

India-US forces aboard INS Jalashwa for opening of Exercise Tiger Triumph 2025

Vishakhapatnam, April 2: India-US Naval forces gathered aboard the INS Jalashwa for the opening of Exercise Tiger Triumph 2025 to enhance humanitarian assistance and disaster relief readiness.

Have practised those shots a lot in nets: Prabhsimran Singh on his sweeps and switch-hits during IPL 2025 clash against Lucknow Super Giants

Lucknow, April 2: Following his team's eight-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Punjab Kings (PBKS) opener and wicketkeeper-batter Prabhsimran Singh revealed the reason behind playing the shots like sweeps and switch hits in the 13th clash of the ongoing 18th edition of the cash-rich league.

IPL 2025: Fifties from Prabhsimran, Shreyas power Punjab Kings to register win over Lucknow Super Giants by eight wickets

Lucknow, April 2: Opener and wicketkeeper-batter Prabhsimran Singh and skipper Shreyas Iyer's fifty stormed the Punjab Kings side to register victory over Lucknow Super Giants by 8 wickets at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Tuesday.

IPL 2025: PBKS strike early, but late blitz by Badoni, Samad lifts LSG to 171/7

Lucknow, April 1: Arshdeep Singh took (3-43) but Nicholas Pooran's 44 and Ayush Badoni's 41 helped Lucknow Super Giants reach 171/7 after 20 overs against Punjab Kings in Match 13 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, here at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium.

IPL 2025: Gujarat Titans' Prasidh Krishna excited about visiting home town for RCB clash

Bengaluru, April 1: Returning to Indian Premier League (IPL) action after a gap of two years, former India pacer Prasidh Krishna has played a key role in Gujarat Titans' 36-run win over Mumbai Indians in their previous match and is excited about Wednesday's clash with Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

IPL 2025: Arshdeep takes three as resillient Pooran, Badoni take LSG to 171/7 against PBKS

Lucknow, April 1: Top-class spells from Arshdeep Singh, Marco Jansen and Lockie Ferguson restricted Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) to a solid 171/7 in their first home Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on Tuesday.

IPL 2025: Punjab Kings win toss; opt to field against Lucknow Super Giants

Lucknow, April 1: Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer won the toss and opted to bowl first against Lucknow Super Giants in the 13th clash of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Tuesday

MI bowling coach Paras Mhambrey hails Ashwani Kumar's exceptional performance on his debut against KKR

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