Mock races held at Bengaluru Turf Club
IPL 2026: The Plan For Cummins Is To Play For SRH On April 25 Against RR, Says Vettori
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium: Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Pat Cummins will rejoin the squad on Friday evening, on the eve of their clash against Chennai Super Kings, but is expected to return to action only on April 25 against Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur, said head coach Daniel Vettori. Cummins, who has been recovering from a lumbar stress injury, had linked up with SRH on March 27, a day before their opening game against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and travelled with the squad for the next fixture against Kolkata Knight Riders before flying home for a fitness test. After passing the fitness test in Australia, Cummins is now on his way back to rejoining SRH. He's flying today, so he will be with us, I think, this evening. The plan is for the 25th (of April), said Vettori in the pre-match press conference on Friday. In his absence, SRH experimented with their pace attack and found success in debutant fast bowlers Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain, both of whom claimed four-wicket hauls against RR at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium earlier this week. Vettori called those performances encouraging, but added that adjustments could still be made based on how conditions play out in various matches. Obviously, we're very, very satisfied with the way that bowling group bowled, but we're going to have to check conditions again. We're playing on the same wicket as the last game, and obviously, Hyderabad's been exceptionally hot, so anticipating the wicket may be slightly different from the last one, and that may mean that we have to make some changes. But they'll be tactical changes, obviously, because the bowling group was so effective last game. 9 for 5, that's what impressed me the most. Look, I think particularly against (Vaibhav) Sooryavanshi and (Yashasvi) Jaiswal, who have been so incredibly successful since they've become an opening partnership, to, I suppose, have no fear going into that bowling spell. Two guys who I don't think ever bowled to either of them before, maybe a little bit in domestic cricket, but just still to have the confidence to go on and stick to their plans (that was impressive) and we know that that doesn't always work, but when it does work it's incredibly satisfying, he said. 9 for 5, that's what impressed me the most. Look, I think particularly against (Vaibhav) Sooryavanshi and (Yashasvi) Jaiswal, who have been so incredibly successful since they've become an opening partnership, to, I suppose, have no fear going into that bowling spell. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Weve got a strong batting line-up behind them, and theyve stepped up when the opening stand hasnt delivered. But when it clicks, its one of the best partnerships in the competition. Other teams play in a similar way, so we know how important it is and want them to keep that freedom. Article Source: IANS
Karnataka ready for global partnerships beyond tech: DK Shivakumar
Karnataka is actively seeking global partnerships across trade, innovation, and collaboration. The state aims to strengthen ties with over 80 countries. Bengaluru is highlighted as a hub for talent and investment. The Global Innovation Alliance is evolving for outcome-driven collaborations. The Bengaluru Tech Summit 2026 will focus on AI and beyond, fostering deeper co-creation and long-term global partnerships.
IPL 2026: Its Just A Question Of One Of The Batters Coming Good, Says DC Head Coach Badani
Indian Premier League: Delhi Capitals head coach Hemang Badani dismissed concerns over batting consistency ahead of their IPL 2026 clash against defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru, insisting the team has posted competitive totals and only needs one batter to step up at the right time. DC are looking to break their two-game losing streak when they take on RCB at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday afternoon. I would politely disagree. We have scored 190 and 200. We lost a game by 1 run, a close game. In the last game as well, we scored around 180190. It is a question of one of our batters coming good at that point in time. I think we will be okay, said Badani in the pre-match press conference. On preparations for the contest, considering DC had a longish break, Badani said, Our job is to get ready and come. As far as RCB is concerned, their batting is very good, and their bowling is also very good. But our focus is on how we prepare for tomorrow. Badani acknowledged the chatter around momentum but stressed that DC has worked on specific areas. The way I see it, yes, there is a lot of conversation about momentum in tournaments like this. A lot of the coaching staff and even the broadcasters speak about momentum. But I think it is more about finding out what the area of concern is for a certain side. We have kind of figured out, or at least we think we have addressed that issue. You will get to know tomorrow or the day after what happens. I cannot speak any further on that. It is a question of looking after that area of concern, and we have tried to address that issue, he said. He also praised fast bowling all-rounder Auqib Nabis temperament and consistency after he made his IPL debut against CSK. If I can add more than one, there are two things that I think have been reasons for us to go hard for him. One is his temperament. I have seen him be consistent with whatever has happened with him, be it good or bad - he has stayed the same and maintained equilibrium. We have seen many times when cricketers have ups and downs, and they behave very differently. But in this case, he has just been the same way throughout the season. The other is that he has been consistent with his line and length. He is somebody who has the skill set to play at a higher level. Everyone has nerves in the first game. I felt he had similar nerves in the first game. But I think he is somebody who will do well for us, elaborated Badani. On Sameer Rizvis role in the batting order, Badani said the youngster has made significant progress since last season. Last year, we had a different structure altogether. We had Ashutosh (Sharma) coming in at No. 7 or 8. We also had Sameer pad up on a few occasions at the top. So the way we had things last year was more the case where if we lost a wicket at the top, Sameer would come in. If that did not happen, Sameer would just slide out of the game, and then we would go to Ashutosh. We spent three to four camps this year before the season. We have been working with Sameer since November. We were lucky that he could be with us, and we had about four camps. On Sameer Rizvis role in the batting order, Badani said the youngster has made significant progress since last season. Last year, we had a different structure altogether. We had Ashutosh (Sharma) coming in at No. 7 or 8. We also had Sameer pad up on a few occasions at the top. So the way we had things last year was more the case where if we lost a wicket at the top, Sameer would come in. Also Read: Live Cricket Score --IANS Article Source: IANS
IPL 2026: My Strength Lies In Hitting Hard Length Consistently, Says RCBs Hazlewood
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) fast bowler Josh Hazlewood said the key to his success in the shortest format comes from sticking to his strengths, as the defending champions prepare to face Delhi Capitals in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 fixture at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday afternoon. RCB, currently on eight points, will look to further consolidate their position on the points table, and a win over DC would get them to reclaim top spot in the points table. My strength is hitting that hard length consistently and making it difficult for batters to score. In T20 cricket, its about executing that under pressure and adapting when needed. With the way T20 cricket is going, the expectations on batters are very high. If you can build a few quiet deliveries, the pressure can shift quickly and create opportunities, Hazlewood said in the pre-game press conference, ahead of the clash where RCB will also don their iconic green jerseys as part of the franchises Green Initiative. Hazlewood, who returned from injury with a Player of the Match performance against Lucknow Super Giants, reflected on his recovery process. Its been really pleasing to be back and contributing again. You learn a lot from time away due to injury, especially about respecting the recovery process. The focus has been on coming back fully ready and performing at this level. The other night, the pitch actually helped a little bit. It was hard to time the ball; the pitch was a bit up-and-down. If youre on a nice glassy pitch and everythings coming onto the bat nicely, then things have to change, and you try a few different things, he said. He also praised skipper Rajat Patidars composure. Hes learning quickly and getting more confident as a captain. Hes calm out there and manages his resources well, which is great for the team. The other night, the pitch actually helped a little bit. It was hard to time the ball; the pitch was a bit up-and-down. If youre on a nice glassy pitch and everythings coming onto the bat nicely, then things have to change, and you try a few different things, he said. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Highlighting the balance in RCBs bowling unit, Hazlewood signed off by saying, Weve got a really balanced attack, with everyone bringing something different. Its great to learn from each other, and thats been a big strength for us as a unit. Article Source: IANS
HMT Limited Recruitment: Apply for Various Positions by April 27
Bengaluru, April 17: Hindustan Machine Tools (HMT) Limited has announced a recruitment drive for various positions, including Deputy Manager and several officer roles. The official notification invites eligible candidates to apply for five positions: one Deputy Manager (Finance), two Officers (Accounts), one Officer (Company Secretary), and one Officer (Legal). The application process is now open ... Read more HMT Limited Recruitment: Apply for Various Positions by April 27
Karnataka Political Murders: BJP Welcomes Court Ruling in Congress MLAs Case
Bengaluru, April 17: The recent court ruling in the murder case of BJP leader Yogesh Gowda has been welcomed by R. Ashoka, the leader of the opposition and a Congress MLA, who believes it marks a significant step in curbing politically motivated killings in Karnataka. Ashoka stated, This serves as a clear example of the ... Read more Karnataka Political Murders: BJP Welcomes Court Ruling in Congress MLAs Case
IPL 2026: High-flyingRCBaims to extend winningstreak against DC
On April 18, 2026, Delhi Capitals faces the arduous task of stopping Royal Challengers Bengalurus run at Chinnaswamy Stadium
IPL 2026: RR Team Manager Bhinder Fined Rs 1 Lakh, Warned Over Breach Of PMOA Protocols (ld)
BCCI IPL PMOA Protocols: Rajasthan Royals team manager Ravinder Singh Bhinder has been fined INR 1 lakh for breaching the BCCI IPL Players and Match Officials Area (PMOA) protocols during Match 16 of the ongoing season against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati on April 10. The breach related to the use of a mobile phone in the team dugout by Bhinder, more popularly known as Romi, which is prohibited under Article 4.1.1 of the PMOA guidelines. The incident came to light when images of Bhinder using his phone, with young opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi looking at the screen, went viral on social media. Acknowledging the lapse, Mr. Bhinder admitted to the offence and offered an unconditional apology. As this was his first breach under the prescribed protocols, a fine of INR 1 Lakh has been imposed in accordance with Article 7.42(a) of the BCCI IPL PMOA Protocols. He has also been warned to exercise greater care in the future and to adhere strictly to the established guidelines, said a statement from the IPL on Friday. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia previously confirmed to IANS that the Anti-Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU) was not satisfied with Bhinders explanation, leading to him being fined and given a warning over the violation. This violation happened in the match between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, where our anti-corruption unit in Guwahati took note of the violation and issued him an explanation notice on April 12. He was given 48 hours to respond, as Romi Bhinder was found or seen carrying his mobile to the dugout area. He can have a mobile in his hand, but he cannot take it to the dugout area, so an explanation was sought, and Romi Bhinder responded within the stipulated 48 hours. The anti-corruption unit examined his reply and found it to be not satisfactory. Therefore, considering the fact that this is his first time he has done this violation of the IPL PMOA protocols, the anti-corruption unit decided to impose a penalty of Rs 1 lakh and also issued a warning to him not to repeat this kind of breach or violation of the IPL PMOA protocols in the future, Saikia had said to IANS. According to the PMOA (Players and Match Officials Area) guidelines found on IPLs website, The Team Manager may use a phone in the dressing room but NOT in the dugout. Bhinder has been associated with RR since the leagues inception in 2008 and also serves as a local guardian for 15-year-old Sooryavanshi. He was even attached to the now-defunct Rising Pune Supergiants when RR was banned from participating in the competition in the 2016 and 2017 seasons. On behalf of BCCI, I can just say, and we hope that this should be a deterrent for all other stakeholders who are part of the IPL to strictly adhere to the spirit of rules and follow the IPL PMOA protocols, added Saikia. Bhinder has been associated with RR since the leagues inception in 2008 and also serves as a local guardian for 15-year-old Sooryavanshi. He was even attached to the now-defunct Rising Pune Supergiants when RR was banned from participating in the competition in the 2016 and 2017 seasons. Also Read: Live Cricket Score --IANS Article Source: IANS
BCCI Fines RR Manager Bhinder 1 Lakh For Anti-corruption Breach, Issues Warning
The breach occurred during the IPL match between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Guwahati on April 10
Karnataka High Court Announces Recruitment for Civil Judges: Apply by May 15
Bengaluru, April 17: The Karnataka High Court has issued an official notification for the recruitment of 90 Civil Judge positions. This includes 15 new posts and 75 pending vacancies. The distribution of these positions is as follows: 18 for General Merit, 3 for Scheduled Castes, 2 for Scheduled Tribes, 18 for Category-I, 24 for Category-II(A), ... Read more Karnataka High Court Announces Recruitment for Civil Judges: Apply by May 15
Patidar vs Kuldeep and Axar adds edge to RCB-DC contest
Rahul returning to Bengaluru and Kohli on 299 IPL sixes are other interesting narratives as RCB look to continue their dominant form
IPL 2026: Royal Challengers Bengaluru To Don Green Jerseys For Clash Against Delhi Capitals
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will don their iconic green jerseys as part of their 'Green Initiative' when they take on Delhi Capitals (DC) in their home fixture.
Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni sentenced to life term in BJP leaders murder case
A special court in Bengaluru has sentenced former minister Vinay Kulkarni and 16 others to life imprisonment for the 2016 murder of BJP leader Yogeshgouda Goudar. The court found the Congress MLA and his co-accused guilty of murder and criminal conspiracy. Kulkarni faces immediate disqualification as an MLA due to the life sentence.
D.K. Shivakumar Addresses Action Against Minority Leaders in Karnataka
Bengaluru, April 17: Karnatakas Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar stated on Friday that the recent actions taken against two minority leaders of the party were not personal. He emphasized that such measures could not be initiated without directives from Delhi. During a press interaction in Bengaluru, Shivakumar remarked, There is nothing personal in the actions ... Read more D.K. Shivakumar Addresses Action Against Minority Leaders in Karnataka
As part of containment efforts, 7,444 birds were culled, and over 14,000 eggs and 2,250 kg of poultry feed were scientifically disposed of on April 15 under the supervision of the Animal Husbandry Department.
Bengaluru, April 17: In a significant ruling, a special court in Bengaluru has sentenced Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni and 15 others to life imprisonment for their involvement in the murder of BJP leader Yogesh Gowda. The court also imposed a fine of 30,000 on each convict. This verdict was delivered following a lengthy trial that ... Read more Karnataka BJP Leader Murder Case: Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni and 16 Others Sentenced to Life Imprisonment
IPL 2026: RCB go green vs DC! Defending champions to don special Green Initiative jerseys
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will don their signature green jerseys, made from recycled materials, against Delhi Capitals on Saturday. This move reinforces RCB's commitment to sustainability, as they remain the world's only carbon-neutral T20 franchise. The team also boasts an excellent start to IPL 2026, currently sitting second in the standings.
A Reddit users job dilemma has sparked debate online after being offered two roles with the same salary but different titles, Senior Manager in Hyderabad and Manager in Bengaluru. While the Hyderabad role offers a higher designation, the Bengaluru option allows the candidate to stay in a settled personal environment. With HR stating that both roles are identical in responsibility as individual contributor positions, the situation has raised questions about whether job title or lifestyle should take priority.
Alt Capital Launches AYF III; Partners with FundsIndia Private Wealth to Raise Rs. 1,000 Crore
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Bengaluru court sentences Cong MLA Vinay Kulkarni to life imprisonment in murder case
A Bengaluru court has handed down life sentences to Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni and sixteen others. They were convicted in the 2016 murder of BJP leader Yogeshgouda Goudar. The CBI had named Kulkarni as the main conspirator in the case. Hired assailants attacked Goudar at his gym. Kulkarni's bail was cancelled previously due to witness tampering allegations.
IPL 2026: RR Team Manager Fined Rs 1 Lakh, Warned Over Mobile Phone Use In Dugout
Indian Premier League: Rajasthan Royals (RR) team manager Romi Bhinder has been fined Rs 1 lakh and handed an official warning for using a mobile phone inside the dugout during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati on April 10. The Anti-Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU) of the BCCI has issued a show-cause notice to Bhinder over the usage of a device during the match and sought his response within the next 48 hours. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed that the Anti-Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU) was not satisfied with Bhinders explanation, leading to him being fined and being given a warning over the violation. This violation happened in the match between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, where our anti-corruption unit in Guwahati took note of the violation and issued him an explanation notice on April 12. He was given 48 hours to respond as Romi Bhinder was found or seen carrying his mobile to the dugout area. He can have a mobile in his hand but he cannot take it to the dugout area, so an explanation was sought and Romi Bhinder responded within the stipulated 48 hours. The anti-corruption unit examined his reply and found it to be not satisfactory. Therefore considering the fact that this is his first time he has done this violation of the IPL PMOA protocols, the anti-corruption unit decided to impose him a penalty of Rs 1 lakh and also issued a warning to him not to repeat this kind of breach or violation of the IPL PMOA protocols in future, said Saikia to IANS on Friday. According to the PMOA (Players and Match Officials Area) guidelines found on IPLs website, The Team Manager may use a phone in the dressing room but NOT in the dugout. Bhinder has been associated with RR since the leagues inception in 2008 and also serves as a local guardian for Sooryavanshi, 15. He was even with the now-defunct Rising Pune Supergiants when RR was banned from participating in the competition in 2016 and 2017 seasons. According to the PMOA (Players and Match Officials Area) guidelines found on IPLs website, The Team Manager may use a phone in the dressing room but NOT in the dugout. Also Read: Live Cricket Score RR, the IPL 2008 winners, are currently at the third position in the points table, and will take on three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday. Article Source: IANS
RR Official Found Guilty Of Protocol Breach. BCCI Announces Punishment
Rajasthan Royals manager Romi Bhinder will most likely to escape a serious sanction despite his injudicious and indiscreet behavior during the IPL 2026 clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni, 16 others gets life imprisonment in 2016 BJP worker murder case
A Special Court has sentenced Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni and 16 others to life imprisonment for the 2016 murder of BJP leader Yogeshgouda Goudar. The court found them guilty of murder and criminal conspiracy. This conviction leads to Kulkarni's immediate disqualification from the Karnataka Legislative Assembly.
Zoya Unveils Its Second Boutique in Bengaluru at The Leela Palace
Celebrating craft and meaning at Its 4th boutique in South India and 13th in India.
A Bengaluru-based Chartered Accountant, Meenal Goel, shared her experience on LinkedIn about how constant micromanagement at work affected her confidence and independent thinking. She described how being required to give updates on every small task gradually made her stop taking decisions on her own and rely more on approvals. Over time, she realised she was no longer thinking ahead and was only focused on executing instructions.
22, 24 carat Gold prices down across Indian cities on April 17
Karnatakas Political Turmoil: Muslim Leaders Express Discontent Over Congress Candidate Selection
Bengaluru, April 17: The Karnataka Assembly seat in Davanagere has become a focal point of political tension following the death of senior Congress leader Shamanur Shivashankarappa. In the wake of his passing, leaders from the Jamiat Ulema-e-Karnataka demanded that the Congress party nominate a candidate from the Muslim community for the upcoming by-election. However, the ... Read more Karnatakas Political Turmoil: Muslim Leaders Express Discontent Over Congress Candidate Selection
Discontent Among Muslim Leaders Following Congresss Candidate Selection in Karnataka
Bengaluru, April 17: The Karnataka assembly seat in Davanagere has become a focal point of controversy following the death of senior Congress leader Shamanur Shivashankarappa. After his passing, leaders from the Jamiat Ulema-e-Karnataka urged the Congress party to nominate a candidate from the Muslim community for the upcoming by-election. However, the party decided to field ... Read more Discontent Among Muslim Leaders Following Congresss Candidate Selection in Karnataka
KL Rahul: The Versatile Player Shaping Indian Cricket
New Delhi, April 17: KL Rahul is a name synonymous with adaptability in Indian cricket. He is always ready to accept any role for the betterment of the team, showcasing his commitment and versatility. This unique trait has made Rahul an invaluable asset to the Indian cricket team. Born on April 18, 1992, in Bengaluru, ... Read more KL Rahul: The Versatile Player Shaping Indian Cricket
22k gold rate today: Gold prices saw a slight decrease across major jewellers on Friday, April 17, 2026, ahead of Akshaya Tritiya. This dip, influenced by geopolitical developments like a Lebanon-Israel ceasefire and potential US-Iran talks, offers a potential buying opportunity for consumers.
Six Killed, Two Children Critical In Car-Bus Collision In Yadgir
The bus was from Bengaluru to Kalaburagi and the car was from Venugopalaswami Temple in Surpur to Sirwar in Raichur.
Dosa, Idli, Sambhar, Chutney song: The rivalry between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) intensified after DJ played the song 'Dosa, Idli, Sambhar, Chutney'. The CSK has filed a complaint with the BCCI that the song was not in good taste and mocked the identity of Tamil Nadu. Earlier, RCB player Jitesh Sharma sang the same song ahead of a match that drew backlash from the CSK fans.
6 burnt alive, several injured as carbus collision sparks blaze in Karnataka
Tragedy struck Yadgir, Karnataka, as a devastating head-on collision between a car and a private bus ignited a fierce blaze, claiming at least six lives. The car's occupants were tragically burnt alive, with two others rescued and hospitalized for severe burns. The accident occurred near Devapur, with the car en route to Raichur and the bus from Bengaluru.
Bengaluru Stadium Canteen Staff Sold Over 180 IPL Tickets Illegally, Arrested
The tickets were for the high-demand IPL match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) held on April 15.
Discontent Among Muslim Leaders in Karnataka Over Congress Candidate Selection
Bengaluru, April 17: The Karnataka Assembly seat in Davanagere has become a point of contention following the passing of senior Congress leader Shamanur Shivashankarappa. After his death, leaders from the Jamiat Ulema-e-Karnataka urged the Congress party to nominate a candidate from the Muslim community for the upcoming by-election. However, the party decided to field Shivashankarappas ... Read more Discontent Among Muslim Leaders in Karnataka Over Congress Candidate Selection
Karnataka Cabinet approves AI Centre of Excellence at Electronics City in Bengaluru
Also, a Technology & Innovation Museum will be developed in east Bengaluru under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model with a total project cost of 100 crore
An app that offers mental health and legal support for abuse survivors in India
Bengaluru-based iDare is offering discreet, app-based mental health and legal support for abuse survivors, placing emotional safety at the centre of womens health conversations
Lashkar-e-Taiba co-founder Amir Hamza was shot at in Lahore after a TV appearance, with assailants escaping on motorcycles. The attack, which bore similarities to a Bollywood film scene, has drawn condemnation from Hafiz Saeed's party, which questioned the Punjab government's security. Hamza, designated a terrorist by the US, previously headed LeT's special campaigns.
A Hindu outfit has urged Bengaluru police to cancel comedian Munawar Faruqui's upcoming show, citing past controversies and potential law and order issues. The Hindu Janajagruti Samiti referenced a 2021 case in Indore where Faruqui was accused of hurting religious sentiments and has faced similar complaints and show cancellations in other cities.
Hindu Outfit Seeks Cancellation Of Comedian Munawar Faruqui's Bengaluru Show Over Law Concerns
The request has been made by the Hindu Janajagruti Samiti, citing concerns over potential law and order issues.
German influencer LizLaz is trending in India after former India cricketer Virat Kohli allegedly liked one of her old Instagram posts, and fans were quick enough to notice it. LizLaz is an influencer, vlogger, and content creator and most of her content is focused around travel, singing, and food. She has also posted about her travel experiences in Bengaluru, Delhi and Mumbai on her Instagram.
A professional with eight years of experience is weighing a Senior Manager role in Hyderabad against a Manager position in Bengaluru. Both offers provide the same salary. The candidate prefers Bengaluru for personal reasons but the higher title is in Hyderabad. This situation highlights the complex trade-offs professionals face today, balancing career progression with lifestyle and location.
A Bengaluru woman's query about affording a 2.3 crore home highlights a common dilemma for high earners. Despite a strong income and savings, job security fears and the desire for a personal space create uncertainty. Online reactions are divided, with some advising caution and others encouraging the purchase for future financial growth.
Avatihalli railway station outside Bengaluru to house a new silk museum
Avatihall, one of four heritage stations which have recently been restored by the Bengaluru chapter of INTACH, is all set to house a small museum dedicated to telling visitors the origin story of silk
After HC push, Ktaka to fast-track period leave legislation
Ironman Kapil shines in HYROX Pro Race in Bengaluru
Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 16: In an impressive display of endurance and strength, Kapil Arora from Trikuta Nagar brought pride to Jammu with his stellar performance at the HYROX Pro race held in Bengaluru. Competing against elite international athletes, Arora completed the gruelling race in 2 hours and 18 minutes, securing an impressive 6th position in his age category. HYROX is a globally recognized indoor fitness competition that blends endurance running with functional strength challenges. The format includes 8 [] The post Ironman Kapil shines in HYROX Pro Race in Bengaluru appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Karnataka braces for weak monsoon, water stress looms in 213 taluks
Karnataka Congress faces Ulema backlash after action against 2 MLCs
Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission relief sparks EV infra boom at petrol pumps
From earthen pots to lemons, summer staples get costlier as demand picks up across Bengaluru
Retailing at around80 per kg in January, lemons are now being sold at 150 to 180 per kg, with tradersanticipatinga further rise to 220-250 per kg during peak summer
Citizens demand all-day park access amid rising heat in city
One held for selling IPL tickets in black market in Bengaluru
Jeweller in Bengaluru leaves shop for 3 minutes, finds ornaments and cash gone
Wait & Worry: Delays grow in domestic LPG deliveries in Bengaluru
East Bengal and Bengaluru FC Draw 3-3 in Thrilling ISL Match
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Karnataka Congress Faces Backlash Over Candidate Selection for Davanagere Seat
Bengaluru, April 17: The Davanagere Assembly seat in Karnataka has become a focal point of controversy following the death of senior Congress leader Shamanur Shivashankarappa. After his passing, leaders from the Jamiat Ulema-e-Karnataka demanded that the Congress party field a candidate from the Muslim community for the upcoming by-election. However, the party has decided to ... Read more Karnataka Congress Faces Backlash Over Candidate Selection for Davanagere Seat
IPL 2026: Prabhsiman, Iyer Fifties Help PBKS Thrash MI As De Kock Ton Goes In Vain (Ld)
Impact Substitute AM Ghazanfar: Prabhsimran Singh and Shreyas Iyer struck their second successive half-centuries and shared a 139-run partnership for the third wicket as Punjab Kings cruised to a seven-wicket win with 21 balls to spare against the Mumbai Indians in Match 24 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday. Iyer read the pitch correctly and inserted MI in to bat first on a wicket that had a slight tinge of grass and some help for the pacers. With Mumbai deciding to rest Rohit Sharma for the hamstring injury he suffered in the previous match, Quinton de Kock stepped into the opener's role and carried his bat through for his first century of IPL 2026. He smashed 112 not out off 60 balls, and with Naman Dhir contributing 50 from 31 balls, helped Mumbai Indians reach 195/6 after slumping to 12/2 in the third over. But their heroics were topped by Prabhsimran and Shreyas as they batted beautifully to help PBKS to victory. Prabhsimran and Shreyas Iyer had scored half-centuries to help PBKS beat Sunrisers Hyderabad a couple of days back, and on Thursday, they mastered another chase with the former hammering 80 not out of 39 balls and the latter scoring 66 off 35 as PBKS reached 198/3 in 16.3 overs. While Prabhsimran scored his second fifty of IPL 2026, Iyer hammered his third successive half-century in the tournament, but this one would be more satisfying for him as it came at his home ground and against a team that had three members of the T20 World Cup-winning Indian team, for which he was not considered. With this win, PBKS surged to the top of the points table with nine points, while the Mumbai Indians remained on two points from one win and four defeats. Chasing a challenging target of 196, the Punjab Kings were off to Priyansh Arya (15) and Cooper Connolly (17) with 45 runs on the board. Impact Substitute AM Ghazanfar accounted for both of them to raise hopes for Mumbai. But Prabhsimran and Iyer rescued them from the difficult position to put them on course to victory, sharing a massive partnership. They seem to have picked up from where they left off against Sunrisers Hyderabad, and the Mumbai Indians pay for their fielding lapses, three dropped catches. Prabhsimran was in brilliant form as he played shots all around the ground, timing the ball sweetly and kept the chase going. He had a slice of luck early on when Jasprit Bumrah dropped an easy chance off Hardik Pandya. Prabhsimran started with back-to-back fours off Chahar in the first over, followed that up with a six and four off the pacer in the eighth over; hammered Hardik Pandya for successive boundaries in the 10th over and struck the MI captain four and six in the 14th over. Ghazanfar and Shardul Thakur, too, were treated for boundaries as he reached his fifty off 23 balls as PBKS cruised towards the target. Iyer, who picked a sensational catch to dismiss his counterpart, played able foil to his partner early on before blazing some brilliant shots towards the end of his knock, reaching his half-century in 31 balls, hitting five fours and two sixes. With PBKS needing 35 runs from 36 balls, Iyer struck Bumrah for a couple of boundaries before smashing Shadrul Thakur for sixes off successive balls in the 16th over after being dropped by Naman Dhir in deep once. Shardul and Dhir had the last laugh when they ended Iyer's sensational knock. Dhir picked a superb catch to make up for his earlier mistake, but the match was as good as over by that time. Iyer scored 66 off 35 balls, smashing five fours and four sixes. Earlier, asked to bat first, Mumbai rode on a brilliant innings by De Kock and looked to score in excess of 200 before PBKS pulled things back a bit. With Rohit Sharma missing the match after failing to fully recover from a hamstring injury he suffered in the previous match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the Mumbai Indians were off to a poor start, slumping to 12/2 with Arshdeep Singh landing twin blows off successive balls, sending back Rickelton and India T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav for a first-ball duck. Rickelton (2) was the first to go, smashing a length-ball on his pads straight down the throat of Shashing Singh at deep backward square leg. He was Arshdeep Singh's 100th victim in the IPL 87th match. The lanky left-arm medium pacer made it 101 wickets when he swung one off the length, and Suryakuamr Yadav drove it straight to Yuzvendra Chahal. De Kock took over after that and, with Naman Dhir playing an able foil, capitalised on the short boundaries. They exploded into action in the last over of the Power-play and maintained the tempo thereafter. The seasoned South African, who had lost out to his compatriot Rickelton and missed the first four matches, scored a brilliant century off 53 balls, hitting seven boundaries and as many sixes, reaching his century in his first match for the Mumbai Indians. De Kock was the more adventurous against Yuzi Chahal and made the most of the run-out opportunity that Shreyas Iyer missed, unable to execute a direct hit. QDK, who started with a superb six off the first ball he aced, reached his fifty off 28 balls. He was quite severe on Chahal, smashing him for a couple of sixes. Dhir, who was promoted to No.4 and enjoyed a slice of luck when put down by Chahal early in his knock, hammered a half-century, making the most of his chance. He smashed Vijaykumar Vyshak for the two fours and a six off the last over of Power-play. They then smashed Chahal for two sixes and a four as they raised 100 runs off their partnership. Dhir completed his fifty off. De Kock continued to prosper; he stepped up a gear after completing his half-century, smashing Shashank Singh for back-to-back sixes and reaching the three-figure mark in 53 balls, smashing seven fours and as many sixes in his superb knock. Mumbai lost skipper Hardik Pandya (14 of 12) to a spectacular catch orchestrated by PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer, who leapt into the air, caught the ball with the tip of his left hand, exchanged it to his throwing arm and lobbed it in inside the field while in the air outside the rope for Xavier Bartlett to complete the catch. The sensation catch, which he celebrated in front of his home crowd animatedly, would be listed among the best of this season and helped PBKS restrict the Mumbai Indians to below 200. The Mumbai Indians also did not help their cause by dropping three catches in all. Bumrah's horrendous tournament continued as he went wicketless once again and also dropped a catch off Prabhsimran Singh. Mumbai lost skipper Hardik Pandya (14 of 12) to a spectacular catch orchestrated by PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer, who leapt into the air, caught the ball with the tip of his left hand, exchanged it to his throwing arm and lobbed it in inside the field while in the air outside the rope for Xavier Bartlett to complete the catch. The sensation catch, which he celebrated in front of his home crowd animatedly, would be listed among the best of this season and helped PBKS restrict the Mumbai Indians to below 200. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Mumbai Indians 195/6 in 20 overs (Quinton de Kock 112 not out, Naman Dhir 50; Arshdeep Singh 3-22) lost to Punjab Kings 198/3 in 16.3 overs (Prabhsimran Singh 80 not out, Shreyas Iyer 66; AM Ghazanfar 2-31) by seven wickets. Article Source: IANS
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J&Ks Rasikh Salam shines bright in IPL 2026
Srinagar, Apr 16:Amid the early-season buzz surrounding Jammu & Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi, who is still searching for impact in IPL 2026, another fast bowler from the region has surged into the spotlight. Rasikh Salam Dar announced himself in emphatic fashion, delivering a game-defining spell to power Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a convincing win over Lucknow Super Giants. Rasikh returned with of 4/24, ensuring LSG were bowled out for a modest 146. In 16th over when Rasikh removed the well-set Ayush Badoni (38). A cleverly disguised slower delivery induced a top-edge, safely collected behind the stumps, halting LSGs momentum at a crucial juncture. He then delivered the knockout blow at the death, picking up two wickets in the final over, including Avesh Khan, to wrap up the innings with precision and composure. The spell now stands as the best bowling performance by an RCB bowler against LSG in IPL history. While Auqib, who earned a high-value contract with Delhi Capitals after a standout domestic season, has featured in just one match without leaving a mark, Rasikh has quietly built a strong case for himself with performances that combine control, variation and game awareness. IPL Career Snapshot Rasikhs IPL journey has been one of gradual evolution. Having represented multiple franchises, RCB, Delhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Mumbai Indians, he has featured in 15 matches so far, bowling claiming 15 wickets. His career-best figures of 4/24, achieved against LSG. Despite a relatively high career economy rate of 10.06, his 2026 numbers signal a significant turnaround. In just two matches this season, he has picked up 5 wickets at an impressive average of 9.40, with an economy of 6.88, making him one of the most effective bowlers early in the tournament. Rising with Recognition His recent performances have drawn praise from former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan and former J&K skipper Samiullah Beigh, who highlighted his tactical awareness and ability to read match situations. Having moved to Baroda in 2025 after securing an NOC from JKCA, Rasikhs domestic exposure appears to be paying dividends. His ability to mix pace, execute slower balls, and deliver under pressure is now translating into tangible success on the IPL stage. As IPL 2026 unfolds, Jammu & Kashmirs fast-bowling pipeline continues to draw attention. But for now, it is Rasikh Salam Dar who has taken centre stage, stepping out of the shadows and making headlines with a spell that could define his season.
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IPL 2026: De Kock's Unbeaten 112 Helps Mumbai Indians Post 195/6 Against PBKS
Indian Premier League: Playing his first match for the Mumbai Indians, Quinton de Kock smashed a brilliant century and shared a 123-run partnership with Naman Dhir (50) as the hosts posted a challenging 195/6 against the Punjab Kings in Match 24 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday. De Kock, who was left on the bench for the first four matches of the season as Mumbai decided to got with the younger wicketkeeper-batter Ryan Rickelton, made the most of the opportunity to score 112 not out, becoming only the third player to score centuries for three different IPL teams. He joined KL Rahul and Sanju Samson when he reached the three-figure mark in 53 balls on Thursday. With Rohit Sharma missing the match after failing to fully recover from a hamstring injury he suffered in the previous match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the Mumbai Indians went in with a new opening pair as Quinton de Kock partnered his South African compatriot, Rickelton. But the move did not work, and the Mumbai Indians soon got into trouble at 12/2 with Arshdeep Singh landing twin blows off successive balls, sending back Rickelton and India T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav for a first-ball duck. Rickelton (2) was the first to go, smashing a length-ball on his pads straight down the throat of Shashing Singh at deep backward square leg. He was Arshdeep Singh's 100th victim in the IPL 87th match. The lanky left-arm medium pacer made it 101 wickets when he swung one off the length, and Suryakuamr Yadav drove it straight to Yuzvendra Chahal. Quinton de Kock and Naman Dhir then changed the complexion of the match with the South African opener smashing a brilliant century off 53 balls, hitting seven boundaries and as many sixes, reaching his century in his first match for the Mumbai Indians. De Kock found a good partner in Naman Dhir as they raised 123 runs for the third wicket partnership, helping the Mumbai Indians recover from a precarious s12/2. De Kock was the more adventurous and made the most of the run-out opportunity that Shreyas Iyer missed, unable to execute a direct hit. QDK, who started with a superb six off the first ball he aced, reached his fifty off 28 balls. He was quite severe on Chahal, smashing him for a couple of sixes off the mystery spinner. Naman Dhir, who was promoted to No.4 and enjoyed a slice of luck, put down by Chahal early in his knock, hammered a half-century, making the most of his chance. He smashed Vijaykumar Vyshak for the two fours and a six off the last over of Power-play. They then smashed Chahal for two sixes and a four as they raised 100 runs off their partnership. Dhir completed his fifty off. De Kock continued to prosper; he stepped up a gear after completing his half-century, smashing Shashank Singh for back-to-back sixes and reaching the three-figure mark in 53 balls, smashing seven fours and as many sixes in his superb knock. Mumbai lost skipper Hardik Pandya (14 of 12), to a spectacular catch orchestrated by PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer, who leapt into the air, caught the ball with the tip of his left hand, exchanged it to his throwing arm and lobbed it in inside the field while in air outside the rope for Xavier Bartlett to complete the catch. The sensation catch, which he celebrated in front of his home crowd animatedly, would be listed among the best of this season and helped PBKS restrict Mumbai Indians to below 200.. While trying to force the pace, Sherfane Rutherford fell cheaply for one, as Arshdeep Singh disturbed his stumps for his third wicket of the night. De Kock continued to hold one end up and, despite losing Tilak Varma in the final over to a runout, helped the team finish close to the 200-run mark. While trying to force the pace, Sherfane Rutherford fell cheaply for one, as Arshdeep Singh disturbed his stumps for his third wicket of the night. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Mumbai Indians 195/6 in 20 overs (Quinton de Kock 112 not out, Naman Dhir 50; Arshdeep Singh 3-22) against Punjab Kings Article Source: IANS
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Domestic Season, India A Exposure After Last Years IPL Made Me A Better Cricketer, Says Nigam
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Delhi Capitals spinner Vipraj Nigam said the time between last years IPL and the ongoing season has been transformative for his development as a cricketer, where he featured in a full domestic campaign for Uttar Pradesh and had exposure to India A matches. Nigam had a mixed time in his first IPL stint with Delhi Capitals last year - starting brightly with seven wickets in his first five innings at an economy rate of 8.9 before having a dip by picking six wickets in his next nine games at 9.4 runs per over. With his leg-spin, Nigam was notably more effective against lefthanders, striking every 16 balls compared to 25.7 against righthanders, with five of his 11 wickets coming against the southpaws. Nigam has impressed in domestic T20s since the IPL, finishing as the secondhighest wickettaker in the UP T20 League 2025 with 20 wickets in 12 matches at an economy rate of 7.8. He also led Uttar Pradeshs bowling in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, claiming 13 wickets in seven games at an economy rate of 7.4. In between, he played for India A in the 50-over games against Australia A, picking up 2-17 in the T20 World Cup warm-up game against Namibia. Actually, there have been a lot of changes. Like you said, I have played the entire domestic season for Uttar Pradesh. I have played matches for the India A team. So, somewhere or the other, all the things that I had learnt in IPL last year, I learnt a lot more from being there. Like, new dressing room, new players who were with me in India A, and they were India's top players who were already representing the Indian team. So, sharing the dressing room and learning new skills from them - all those things were very good, and I am trying to learn all those things. Even the tournaments that I have played here, the practice sessions before coming to IPL, I have tried to bring the same thing in all of them, said Nigam to IANS on the 'JioStar Press Room' during TATA IPL 2026 Rivalry Week. Nigam, whos played three IPL 2026 games so far and picked just one wicket, showered rich praise for wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul, whose ability to read the game from behind the stumps and communicate with younger bowlers in real time left a lasting impression on him. Actually, as everyone knows, KL bhaiya is the keeper in the game. So, behind the stumps, if anything happens, how the wicket is going, or if the batter is trying to do something specific, he always comes and shares with me if I am coming to bowl. Even in fielding time, he sees everything so well. He does everything because in such a crowd and so much noise around, Axar bhaiya can't make changes all the time so KL bhaiya's role becomes the most important in this scenario as a wicket-keeper because he himself goes and talks to the bowlers. Like us youngsters, whoever is playing in the game, how to involve them and remove pressure from them, he does all these things very well, he said. DC, who are yet to win the IPL, have suffered back-to-back defeats after winning their first two games. But Nigam was emphatic that the mood inside the camp is still upbeat and that they can look to get back to winning ways when they take on defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Morale is still high. Yes, we are coming after losing the last two games. But whatever mistakes we have made, we have time to settle and work on them. Whatever mistakes we have made in the last few games, we have worked on them. Hopefully, we will make a comeback from this game. But the morale is still high as the team is in form. All the senior players and the coaching staff have given freedom to the team, he said. Asked about how the DC coaching staff stays in touch with players when IPL is not on, Nigam elaborated on how they have maintained consistent contact throughout the year and regularly check in on how they fare in various competitions. We get very little time in the off-season. But whatever time we get, our coaching staff is always in touch with the players. From last year to starting this year's IPL, I think every week I talk to them about what we are doing, how we are performing in domestic games, and how bowling and batting are going. They even ask how we are training and if any problem is being faced, or if any aspect of the game needs work, or when we are free? The entire coaching staff is always in touch with you. We get very little time in the off-season. But whatever time we get, our coaching staff is always in touch with the players. From last year to starting this year's IPL, I think every week I talk to them about what we are doing, how we are performing in domestic games, and how bowling and batting are going. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Catch Delhi Capitals in action against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in TATA IPL 2026's Rivalry Week, April 18, 3:30 PM onwards, LIVE and Exclusive on JioHotstar and Star Sports Network. Article Source: IANS
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IPL 2026: Rishabh Pant Is Getting Himself Out, Says Navjot Sidhu As LSG Captain Falters Again
As Lucknow Super Giants: As Lucknow Super Giants slumped to another defeat, losing to defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by five wickets in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, their skipper Rishabh Pant's injury and subsequent dismissal have turned the spotlight on the wicketkeeper-batter. Former India opener and commentator Navjot Singh Sidhu feels Pant's problems are of his own making, as he is getting himself out rather than the bowlers taking his wicket. I dont think bowlers are getting Rishabh out; more often, he is getting himself out. He has the talent and ability, and if he gives himself time, he can turn it around. At the moment, both their batting and bowling seem to be struggling, JioStar experts Navjot Singh Sidhu said speaking on Star Sports Amul Cricket Live. In the match against RCB, Pant was struck on his left elbow as he attempted to pull a shortish delivery from Josh Hazlewood and retired hurt. He came back to bat with his team in dire straits, but fell for only one run when he tried to whip a low full toss from Bhuvneshwar Kumar, but was caught superbly by Phil Salt, running to his left from deep square-leg boundary. In five matches, the wicketkeeper-batter has scores of 7, 68*, 10, 18, and 1, the half-century against Sunrisers Hyderabad being the only worthwhile contribution. On Wednesday, LSG batters were rattled by a superb spell of fast bowling by Josh Hazlewood while Bhuvneshwar Kumar bagged 3-27, and Rasikh Salam grabbed 4-24 as the pacers made hay on a two-paced pitch. LSG had slumped to 83/4 before they recovered to post 146 thanks to vital contributions by Ayush Badoni (38) and Mukul Choudhary (39). In five matches, the wicketkeeper-batter has scores of 7, 68*, 10, 18, and 1, the half-century against Sunrisers Hyderabad being the only worthwhile contribution. Also Read: Live Cricket Score There is a lot of soul-searching that needs to be done. Their problems have persisted, especially with the top order not firing. They have been heavily dependent on their top three, but the returns havent come. When you look at players like (Aidan) Markram, (Nicholas) Pooran, (Mitchell) Marsh, and Rishabh Pant, there is immense potential, but the partnerships are missing. Even a 50-run stand at the top has been rare, said Sidhu. Article Source: IANS
