5 min readApr 3, 2026 11:12 PM IST Delhi Capitals’ left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav’s dismissal of Mitchell Marsh highlighted his wicket-taking ability and also his courage to stick to what works for him. This was during the team’s season opener, an away match against Lucknow Super Giants earlier this week. Off the first ball...

Strong earthquake tremors were felt across Delhi NCR, Punjab, and Jammu and Kashmir after a 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck near Afghanistan. Initial reports indicate that the tremors, which occurred around 9:42, impacted several parts of northwestern India. While the national capital region experienced mild shaking, the impact was reportedly stronger in Jammu and Kashmir, including...

Ayush Mhatre bat-check chaos (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: A bizarre and slightly comical moment took place during the IPL 2026 clash between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings when young batter Ayush Mhatre walked in to bat at No. 3. What should have been a routine start quickly turned into chaos, even before he faced a...

Sameer Mulla, a young gym trainer from Vijayanagar in Hubballi, has been accused of exploiting a young Hindu girl. | Image for representational purposes | Photo Credit: Vichai Phububphapan A Muslim youth was beaten up over allegations of “love jihad” and handed over to the police, while his family members and that of the girl...

Recent reports of LPG shortages for commercial users have drawn attention to the growing pressure on India’s cooking fuel supply. At a time of conflict in West Asia — one of the world’s most important regions for LPG supply — disruptions underscore the risks of heavy import dependence. When global prices rise, subsidy costs follow...

Another India-bound LPG tanker, Green Sanvi, is now crossing the Strait of Hormuz, according to ship-tracking platform VesselFinder. Its passage makes it the seventh India-bound LPG carrier to transit the chokepoint since the West Asia war began. Ship-tracking data shows Green Sanvi crossing the Strait of Hormuz via the Larak–Qeshm channel, even as Jag Vikram...

A French-owned container ship crossed the Strait of Hormuz, a possible sign that Iran may no longer view France as a hostile nation after President Emmanuel Macron criticised US President Donald Trump’s stance on the conflict.The Malta-flagged Kribi, owned by French shipping group CMA CGM, crossed the strategic waterway on April 2, according to MarineTraffic...

Image used for representation | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The Chennai city police arrested YouTuber Varaaki, alias V.R. Krishnakumar, based on a complaint filed by prison authorities, as he failed to surrender before them on time as directed by the Madras High Court in a criminal case. The police said that Varaaki was originally arrested...

3 min readUpdated: Apr 3, 2026 03:16 PM IST Powerplays have never been more frenetic than they have been in the last few years in the IPL since the introduction of the Impact Sub rule in 2023. The new-ball phase, with only two fielders outside the 30-yard circle, has become the most conducive platform for...

Wars are not decided by statistics alone. Nor by perception, or claims of dominance. They are decided by whether strategic objectives are set, pursued, and ultimately achieved. What is unfolding in the West Asia war is far more complex than a conventional win or loss. If the fighting were to stop today, identifying a clear...