Punjab Police ASI Found Dead In Amritsar
CHANDIGARH/AMRITSAR, May 24: The body of a Punjab Police assistant sub-inspector with a gunshot injury was found near the Fatehgarh Churian-Majithia road in Amritsar on Sunday, an officer said. Senior Superintendent of Police, Amritsar (Rural), Suhail Mir Qasim said police received information about the body of ASI Joga Singh early Sunday. A police team, led by the Station House Officer of Majithia police station, reached the spot soon after the information was received. A forensic team also examined the scene, [] The post Punjab Police ASI Found Dead In Amritsar appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Violence and arson erupted in Kapurthala Central Jail late Saturday night following a minor altercation between inmates. Unverified videos show inmates on rooftops claiming they were thrashed and shot at, with one reportedly suffering a bullet injury. Authorities stated tear gas was used and the situation was under control.
Two friends were left stranded in Indonesia after an airline preponed their flight without prior notification. The Chandigarh State Consumer Commission ordered the airline to pay Rs 50,000 in compensation and refund the full ticket cost with interest, acknowledging the deficiency in service and the passengers' distress.
When rain fell on Royal Springs, Vicky Shaw chose Shalimar
Srinagar, May 23: The rain had just begun to settle over the emerald greens of Royal Springs Golf Course when Vicky Shaw took his cappuccino in hand and quietly watched golfers warm up for the WHS Sports Hub Golf Cup. At 45 years into the game, Shaw no longer rushes through tournament mornings. There is no visible anxiety, no frantic stretching, no loud team talk. Just a measured calm, the kind only decades on the golf course can teach. Work hard, play hard, he says softly, almost like a life philosophy rather than a sporting quote. For Shaw, golf has never been just a sport. It has been a lifelong companion. Long before he became Chairman of the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry Kashmir, Shaw was among the prominent faces shaping professional golf in the region and beyond. He served as Vice President and later President of the Professional Golfers Association of India for nearly a decade, helping organise junior coaching camps and tournaments across India. But on Saturday morning in Srinagar, titles mattered little. What mattered was the game, the weather, and the people beside him. His team, six golfers from different cities, some strangers until this tournament, had spent the previous evening discussing something as simple as a team name on WhatsApp. I suggested two names, Chinar and Shalimar, Shaw said with a smile. Shalimar clicked instantly. I thought if we are playing in Kashmir, the name should reflect the beauty around us. And so Team Shalimar was born. The team, a blend of youth and experience, represented what golf often quietly creates, friendships without introductions and competition without hostility. We have youngsters in the team, and I understand their excitement because I was exactly like that once, he said. My only advice to them was, relax, enjoy the day, and put in your best effort. For Shaw, golf is as much about temperament as technique. If you are stressed, you wont play well. Golf teaches you patience. It teaches you how to stay calm, he said while glancing towards the misty fairways. Outside Kashmir, temperatures in cities like Delhi had crossed uncomfortable summer highs. But here, under cloudy skies and gentle rain, Shaw compared the atmosphere to Scotland, golfs spiritual home. The weather is absolutely marvellous. Golfers never stop, even if it rains, he laughed. His relationship with Kashmir Golf stretches back decades. A member of the Kashmir Golf Club for over 45 years, Shaw also witnessed the rise of Royal Springs Golf Course after its commissioning in 2001. He remembers when the course was recognised among Asias best soon after opening. According to him, golf has played a quiet but powerful role in Kashmirs tourism story. Golf tourists are high spenders. They travel, they stay longer, and they fall in love with Kashmir, he said. This sport is also a tourism multiplier. Watching younger organisers now take ownership of the sport gives him hope. Shaw praised the efforts of the Woodland House School promoters and WHS Sports Hub founders for bringing golfers from Mumbai, Delhi and Chandigarh to Srinagar. For him, however, the beauty of golf still lies in its simplicity. There is no other sport where you spend hours walking and talking with your partner or even your opponent, he said. That bonding is special. Soon after finishing his coffee, Shaw prepared for the tee-off. Around him, younger golfers adjusted gloves, checked clubs and discussed strategy. He remained composed. Forty-five years in golf had taught him that sometimes the best strategy is simply to breathe, enjoy the rain, and walk the course.
Security, Stability or Statehood
Jammu and Kashmir occupies a unique place in Indias national consciousness. It is not merely a territorial unit or a constitutional subject. It is one of Indias most sensitive strategic frontiers geographically vulnerable, politically symbolic, and central to the countrys sovereignty and national security architecture. For more than three decades, the region suffered the devastating consequences of terrorism, separatism, foreign interference, political instability, and institutional collapse. Thousands of civilians, soldiers, police personnel, and innocent young Kashmiris lost their lives in a conflict fuelled not merely by local failures, but by Pakistan-sponsored terrorism and sustained geopolitical hostility toward India. Entire generations grew up amid curfews, shutdowns, stone-pelting campaigns, fear, economic stagnation, and uncertainty. Tourism repeatedly collapsed. Investment disappeared. Schools remained shut. Public institutions weakened. Radical narratives occupied public space while governance often became secondary to political symbolism. No serious nation can afford to ignore that painful history. That is precisely why the future of Jammu and Kashmir cannot be approached through emotional constitutional politics or electoral sentimentality. It must be approached through the larger lens of national security, institutional stability, governance reform, and irreversible peace. Jammu & Kashmir Is Not Comparable to Ordinary States Those demanding immediate restoration of full statehood often overlook a fundamental strategic reality: Jammu and Kashmir is not an ordinary administrative unit. It borders Pakistan and China two nuclear-armed adversaries. It remains one of the worlds most targeted regions for cross-border terrorism, radical propaganda, infiltration networks, and geopolitical destabilisation. Pakistans military establishment has historically treated Jammu and Kashmir not as a democratic issue, but as a proxy conflict theatre against India. Terror infrastructure across the border remains active. Sleeper cells continue operating. Radical ecosystems continue targeting vulnerable youth. Even today, infiltration attempts and terror incidents continue despite major improvements in the security environment. The April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack was a grim reminder that terrorism has not disappeared. It is waiting for opportunities to exploit instability. In such circumstances, weakening central administrative coordination or politicising security management would not be democratic maturity it would be strategic recklessness. The Union Territory framework exists not merely as an administrative arrangement, but as a stabilising national-security architecture designed to protect both the people of Jammu and Kashmir and Indias sovereignty. The Home Department Is About Security Not Civic Governance A major misconception deliberately encouraged in political discourse is that the Union Territory structure prevents governance delivery. This is factually misleading. The sectors retained under stronger Union supervision primarily involve: Internal security; Intelligence coordination; Counter-terror operations; Law and order; Paramilitary deployment; and Strategic security management. These are matters directly linked to national security. However, the elected government already exercises substantial powers over virtually every major governance sector affecting daily life, including: Urban development Municipal administration Public works Education Healthcare Tourism Agriculture Rural development Welfare delivery Environmental management Employment initiatives Public service delivery Therefore, if Srinagar floods after moderate rainfall, if garbage remains unmanaged, if illegal construction flourishes, if Dal Lake deteriorates, if unemployment rises, or if municipal systems fail the issue is not the Home Department. The issue is governance failure within departments directly controlled by the elected administration. Urban Governance: Massive Spending, Poor Outcomes. One of the clearest examples of governance failure lies in urban management. The urban centers projects projected as transformative initiatives intended to modernise urban infrastructure, mobility, drainage, public spaces, and civic systems. But needs more attention and focus top realise full potential. Meanwhile, residents themselves increasingly criticised the absence of green urban planning, pedestrian-friendly development, and ecological sensitivity in Srinagars redevelopment model. Compare this with Chandigarh also a Union Territory. Chandigarh consistently ranks among Indias cleanest and best-planned cities because of: Scientific urban zoning; Strong municipal discipline; Effective waste management; Planned green spaces; Regulated construction; and Administrative continuity. Its Union Territory status did not prevent effective urban governance. Similarly, Delhi despite constitutional limitations significantly improved: Mohalla clinic healthcare systems; Government school infrastructure; Public transport integration; and Digitised public service delivery. The lesson is simple: governance outcomes depend on administrative competence, not constitutional slogans. Environmental Governance: A Systemic Failure Perhaps the gravest governance failure in Jammu and Kashmir lies in environmental management. A recent Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) audit revealed that Jammu and Kashmir lost 315 lakes since 1967, while another 203 lakes significantly shrank, resulting in a loss of nearly 2,851 hectares of lake area. The report concluded that: 74% of lakes in J&K have either disappeared or shrunk; Only six lakes receive serious conservation attention; Fragmented governance and weak coordination remain major causes; Encroachments and illegal construction continue unchecked; and Environmental monitoring remains deeply inadequate. This is not a constitutional failure. Environmental management lies directly within the functioning domain of the elected administration. The government could have already implemented: Strict ecological zoning laws; GIS-based encroachment monitoring; Urban wetland protection systems; Scientific tourism carrying-capacity frameworks; Independent environmental oversight authorities; and Climate-resilience planning. Instead, environmental governance remains reactive and fragmented. Compare this with Puducherry, which despite being a small Union Territory, consistently performs better in urban sanitation, environmental management, and human development indicators through focused administrative execution. Tourism Growth Without Planning Is Becoming Unsustainable Tourism is frequently cited as evidence of post-2019 normalcy and rightly so. Jammu and Kashmir recorded more than 2 crore tourist visits in 2023, creating employment for transporters, artisans, hoteliers, guides, handicraft workers, pony operators, and thousands of small businesses. Yet tourism growth without infrastructure discipline is becoming environmentally and administratively unsustainable. Visitors increasingly report: Traffic congestion; Waste accumulation; Poor sanitation; Overcrowding at destinations; and Weak civic management. Tourism policy remains heavily concentrated around a few destinations such as Gulmarg and Pahalgam, while enormous untapped potential across Jammu division and lesser-known Kashmir regions remains underdeveloped. The government could have: Developed heritage tourism circuits; Expanded winter sports infrastructure; Professionalised adventure tourism; Improved sanitation systems; Built international-standard convention infrastructure; and Linked tourism growth to local skill-development ecosystems. These are governance functions already fully available under the present framework. Electricity Sector: Financial Mismanagement on a Massive Scale The power sector remains one of Jammu and Kashmirs biggest administrative failures. Official figures acknowledge nearly 28,000 crore in liabilities and off-budget borrowings due to: AT&C losses; Power theft; Weak billing systems; and Unsustainable subsidies. This financial crisis is not linked to constitutional status. Power distribution, billing reform, transmission management, and anti-theft enforcement are governance responsibilities already available to the elected administration. Compare this with Chandigarh and Daman and Diu, where tighter administrative controls and modernised systems significantly reduced utility inefficiencies. Jammu and Kashmir could have aggressively expanded: Smart metering; Solar rooftop systems; Energy-efficient public infrastructure; Billing digitisation; and Anti-theft enforcement mechanisms. Instead, politically difficult reforms continue to be postponed. Youth Employment: Political Mobilisation Without Economic Vision Perhaps the greatest long-term risk facing Jammu and Kashmir is youth unemployment. More than 3.5 lakh educated youth reportedly remain unemployed across the Union Territory. Yet instead of creating a serious long-term economic transformation strategy, political discourse remains overwhelmingly centred on constitutional politics. The government could have already prioritised: IT and remote-work infrastructure; Startup incubation ecosystems; Horticulture value-chain industries; Food processing; Renewable energy sectors; Handicraft export modernisation; and Tourism-linked entrepreneurship. Governance requires building opportunity not merely amplifying grievance narratives. The Fiscal Reality and Dilemma One issue rarely discussed honestly is fiscal sustainability. Jammu and Kashmirs FY 202425 budget crossed approximately 1.18 lakh crore, yet the region remains heavily dependent on financial support from the Government of India. Massive expenditures continue in: Salaries Pensions Subsidies Welfare schemes Power-sector liabilities. At present, the enormous financial burden of: Counter-terror operations Intelligence infrastructure Paramilitary deployment Strategic policing Security logistics is substantially borne directly by the Government of India. Premature restoration of full statehood would gradually transfer far greater fiscal responsibility for internal security management onto Jammu and Kashmirs already strained finances. Would that reduce resources available for: Healthcare? Education? Urban infrastructure? Environmental restoration? Employment programs? These are serious governance questions not emotional slogans. Governance Must Come Before Political Reward In conflict-sensitive regions, constitutional evolution must follow demonstrated stability, institutional maturity, governance credibility, and fiscal discipline. Not precede them. The correct sequence is simple: First: Peace; Stability; Deradicalisation; Governance reform; Institutional accountability; Fiscal sustainability; and Economic modernisation. Then: Greater constitutional transition. Not the reverse. Because if there is one lesson history repeatedly teaches Jammu and Kashmir, it is this: Whenever governance weakens and political uncertainty grows, hostile forces exploit the vacuum. Above Politics Stands the Nation. The people of Jammu and Kashmir deserve peace more than perpetual political mobilisation. They deserve: Clean cities; Functioning hospitals; Reliable electricity; Stable schools; Transparent institutions; Employment opportunities; Safe tourism; Environmental protection; and Freedom from fear. None of these aspirations are prevented by Union Territory status. But all of them can be destroyed by renewed instability. National security is not anti-democratic. It is the shield that protects democracy itself. India cannot afford another cycle of uncertainty in Jammu and Kashmir. Too much blood has already been shed. Too many families have suffered. Too many soldiers have sacrificed their lives defending the region from terrorism and separatist violence. The future of Jammu and Kashmir must now be guided not by emotional constitutional politics, but by strategic wisdom, governance delivery, institutional maturity, and national responsibility. Because above politics stands the nation. And above every political demand stands Indias unity, integrity, and security. The author is freelancer and Independent Political Analyst.
Central Bank of India organizes Mega Retail Credit Outreach camp
Excelsior Correspondent CHANDIGARH, May 23: Central Bank of India today organized a Mega Retail Credit Outreach Camp at the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Headquarters, Chandigarh. The programme was led by D P Khurana, Corporate General Manager, along with S K Singh, Zonal Head, Chandigarh and Ram Kumar Yadav, Regional Head, Chandigarh. The event was graced by the chief guest, Mayor of Panchkula, Shyam Lal Bansal. Om Prakash, Chairman, Shivalik Development Board, also marked his presence at the programme. During [] The post Central Bank of India organizes Mega Retail Credit Outreach camp appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
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IPL 2026: Its My First Hundred And Came At The Right Time When The Team Needed It, Says Iyer
Lucknow Super Giants: Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer said his maiden IPL hundred came at the right time when the team needed it, as his unbeaten 101 guided the side to a sevenwicket win over Lucknow Super Giants and kept their IPL 2026 playoffs hopes alive after six successive defeats. Im ecstatic to be honest. Its my first hundred and came at the right time when the team needed it. We won eventually after six consecutive losses. Its a great positive and just hoping to support MI tomorrow, Iyer said after being named Player of the Match. The win has lifted PBKS to fourth on the points table, and their fate now hinges on the Rajasthan Royals clash with the Mumbai Indians. If RR win, Punjab are out; if MI prevail, Kolkata Knight Riders could still overtake PBKS on net run rate with a big win over the now eliminated Delhi Capitals. If all works well in their favour, PBKS will face Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Eliminator clash in New Chandigarh on Wednesday. On his batting approach, Iyer, who became the third PBKS captain to hit a century after KL Rahul and Adam Gilchrist, said, It's a surreal feeling when you finish off the game and score a century. All the batsmen dream of that. Today was one of the days when I felt super. I was in a great mindspace. I knew what I wanted, knew how the wicket was playing. Kinda reading the situation and how the wicket was playing helped me to score my runs, and the partnership was crucial. That creates the momentum in the game, and just to win it from there, I'm elated. On sharing a 140-run stand with Prabhsimran Singh, who made 69, Iyer said, I know if I give myself some time in the middle and time the ball as much as possible rather than getting on top of the ball and trying to score off a good ball. I feel it's necessary for me to stay out there as much as possible because then the runs keep coming. Prabh - the way he took on the bowlers, it takes two to tango. He seriously showed us what he's capable of. He was temperamentally active, and the communication we had in the middle was sensational. On how PBKS regrouped ahead of this clash to break a losing streak, Iyer said, We didn't say anything, just kept it simple. Rather than having meetings, putting more pressure on the boys. You kinda get lost in the previous losses when you discuss a lot. It's important that you let them be. Free flow of mind is required in crucial matches. You don't want to make them overthink in pressure situations. Today I literally told Ricky, 'let's not do any team meetings. Let's just head to the ground and do our rituals, which we've been doing consistently, and we could see the result. Iyer then praised his bowlers for pulling the game back. Elated by their performance. Even though we went 16 off the first over. Just to get the game back towards us, Azmat bowled brilliantly. The first over, which he bowled, got a wicket and saved those crucial runs. Its all about momentum in this situation, and just to get the game back, especially Yuzi, the way he came back and restricted runs. He got the crucial wicket of Rishabh Pant. Kudos to him; he leaked a lot of runs in the last game, but he showed his character. Coach Ricky Ponting lauded his captains maturity. We've done it the hard way, let's put it that way. We've done what we needed to do today. Sloppy in the field again, gave them 20 more runs than they should've got. Pretty clinical chase, especially being in trouble early. The captain he's done that all season. That's his first IPL century tonight. We'll celebrate that, and then we'll sit around and wait for those results tomorrow. There's a reason I spent as much money at the auction as I did a couple of years ago. He's a ripping guy, a very mature player now, and a very mature leader. More often than not, he keeps his emotions in check on the field. The respect he has from his players is second to none. The moment he stands in front of the group and speaks, not a single eye ball leaves a single word he says. Delighted to work with him. Really happy with the season he's had. Great to see him back in the Indian one-day team. I really think there's a bigger, brighter future for him in the Indian T20 team as well. The level of cricket we played in the first half was a level I've never seen before. And then we just made some crucial errors at different times in the last six games. Speaking about Prabhsimran, Ponting said, A terrific player. It's probably only been the last couple of years that he has realised how good he is. He and Priyansh have been outstanding for us the last couple of seasons. Seeing him play a mature innings tonight in a good run chase will do him a world of good. We'll try to get the boys together and watch it (the RR-MI game). I really think there's a bigger, brighter future for him in the Indian T20 team as well. The level of cricket we played in the first half was a level I've never seen before. And then we just made some crucial errors at different times in the last six games. Also Read: Live Cricket Score But at the same time, you know batting gets easier in the second innings at Ekana. Sometimes, ideas without accountability are the hardest thing to do. As a team, we want to look at the positives Definitely a lot of positives. Its been a long season, we promise to come back stronger next year. Article Source: IANS
IPL 2026: Iyers Unbeaten 101 Helps PBKS Keep Playoffs Hopes Alive, Beat LSG By Seven Wickets (ld)
BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium: Captain Shreyas Iyer struck his maiden IPL century to guide Punjab Kings to a sevenwicket win over Lucknow Super Giants and break their six-game losing streak to keep their playoff hopes alive in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2027 at the BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Saturday. In response to LSGs 196/6, Punjab hunted down the target in 18 overs, with Iyer unbeaten on 101 off 51 balls, studded with 11 fours and five sixes coming at a strike-rate of 198.04. Apart from wowing the crowd with his sublime timing, strong pick-up of deliveries and bottom-handed shots, Iyer also shared a crucial 140-run stand with Prabhsimran Singh, who hit 69 off 39 balls. The win has lifted PBKS to fourth on the points table, and their fate now hinges on the Rajasthan Royals clash with the Mumbai Indians. If RR win, Punjab are out; if MI prevail, Kolkata Knight Riders could still overtake PBKS on net run rate with a big win over the now eliminated Delhi Capitals. If all works well in their favour, PBKS will face Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Eliminator clash in New Chandigarh on Wednesday. The chase began dramatically as Priyansh Arya fell first ball to Mohammed Shami, caught on the pull for a golden duck. Cooper Connolly counterattacked with four boundaries in the second over, before being castled by Mohammed Shami and leaving PBKS at 22/2 in 2.2 overs. Iyer joined Prabhsimran and the pair steadied the innings. Iyer struck successive fours off Mohsin Khan and Shami, while Prabhsimran found his rhythm with inventive strokes and used the bowlers pace to his advantage. The partnership blossomed after Power-play as Prabhsimran dropped on 20 by Pant off Arjun Tendulkar, and got his fifty in 28 balls. Iyer, meanwhile, cut and drove with authority to get his fifty in 33 balls. The boundaries flowed freely before Arjun trapped Prabhsimran lbw for 69. But Iyer pressed on, smashing three sixes in one Shami over to all but seal the contest. Fittingly, Iyer launched a slower ball from Mohsin over cow corner to complete his maiden IPL hundred and clinch an important victory for PBKS. For Iyer, the century was a moment of relief and joy - helmet off, arms aloft, as he was embraced by teammates over ending a six-game losing streak and PBKS playoffs hopes still very much alive. Even as PBKS rejoiced in the glow of a much-needed victory in a must-win clash, LSGs tenth defeat of the season also confirmed that they will finish at the bottom of the IPL 2026 points table. Previously, riding on Josh Ingliss fluent 72 off 44 balls and Abdul Samads unbeaten 37 off 20 deliveries, LSG posted 196/6, though it looked like they finished well short of a par score. Inglis didn't see much of the strike in the first few overs, as he lost partners from the other end. But he slowly came into his own to add 49 runs for the third wicket and shared a 65-run partnership with Rishabh Pant. Inglis came into his own during the middle overs to hit nine fours and two sixes in all in his knock, coming at a strike-rate of 163.64. At 147/4 in 15 overs, LSG were primed for a big finish, but losing Inglis was huge for them, though Samad did show some fight with a late cameo. For PBKS, Yuzvendra Chahal and Marco Jansen were the standout bowlers with two scalps each. The innings began briskly for LSG, though they suffered early setbacks. Arshin Kulkarni and Nicholas Pooran fell cheaply, leaving the hosts two down inside the Power-play. Inglis did not see much of the strike initially, but once it had settled, he counterattacked with authority. Badoni joined Inglis and the pair steadied the innings before the former was stumped off Chahal for 43. Inglis then found another partner in Pant, and together they pushed the score past 100. With Inglis striking cleanly through the middle overs, LSG looked assured for a big total, though they lost Pant for 26. But Inglis dismissal checked their momentum, leaving Samad to shoulder the responsibility in the death overs after Mukul Choudhary fell cheaply. Samad rose to the occasion with crisp strokes through point and midwicket to take LSG past the 190-mark, which was inadequate to stop Iyer and PBKS from getting a clinical win. Badoni joined Inglis and the pair steadied the innings before the former was stumped off Chahal for 43. Inglis then found another partner in Pant, and together they pushed the score past 100. With Inglis striking cleanly through the middle overs, LSG looked assured for a big total, though they lost Pant for 26. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Lucknow Super Giants 196/6 in 20 overs (Josh Inglis 72, Ayush Badoni 43; Yuzvendra Chahal 2-25, Marco Jansen 2-33) lost to Punjab Kings 200/3 in 18 overs (Shreyas Iyer 101 not out, Prabhsimran Singh 69; Mohammed Shami 2-45, Arjun Tendulkar 1-36) by seven wickets Article Source: IANS
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Assistant Coach Ian Bell: Delhi Capitals assistant coach Ian Bell hailed KL Rahuls influence on and off the field, adding that he was delighted to see him become the vice-captain of the Indian Test team again and that his efforts to bring a real shift in his T20 strike-rate have paid off. Rahul is DCs leading run-getter with 533 runs in 13 games at an average of 44.42 and a strike-rate of 171.93. Recently, Rahul replaced Rishabh Pant as Indias vice-captain in Tests for the one-off game against Afghanistan, to be played in New Chandigarh on June 6. Firstly, its great to see him become vice-captain again for India. I think the hard work hes put in through this. I disagree with that comment. I think you look at his strike rates this year, hes put in a real shift. Youre absolutely right in saying that hes a massively important player for us and for India as well. Hes brilliant in the dressing room. Take away the batting, as a human being, the way he speaks to the younger players, the way he is, the way he holds himself, the way he trains is first class. I think his strike rates have gone through the roof, and hes guaranteed to get another 500-run season. Hes been awesome for us, on and off the field, absolutely fantastic, said Bell in the pre-match press conference. Bell also praised the depth of Indian talent in the DC set-up. Its been great to see the amount of young talent coming through and dominating the style of play. Certainly, the modern-day player now, especially the guys at the top of the order, the fearless brand of cricket they play. As a franchise, weve tried to give opportunities to young players as well. Obviously, were here to win, as every team is, but its great to see the amount of talent in India and whats coming through. I know for a fact a lot of other countries around the world are jealous of the quality and talent coming through in this country. The IPL is a great platform for young Indian players, and its an exciting future ahead, certainly in white-ball cricket. On Mitchell Starcs role within the squad, Bell explained that hes a great role model in the team, just like how Rahul is. No doubt when Mitchell Starc arrived, it certainly helped us just having somebody bowling at 140-plus. I think that does make any bowling attack slightly different, and that was a big impact for us. It would have been nice to have him from the first game, but the guys have trained hard and worked hard on their skills, whether its with the new ball or yorkers. Theyve been prepared, but we know its a ruthless tournament. If you get it wrong, you go. On Mitchell Starcs role within the squad, Bell explained that hes a great role model in the team, just like how Rahul is. No doubt when Mitchell Starc arrived, it certainly helped us just having somebody bowling at 140-plus. I think that does make any bowling attack slightly different, and that was a big impact for us. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The way he trains, I dont know if anyone watched him bowl last night, but he was at full tilt, running in, and it was a test for all our batters. As a coach, you want training to be a real challenge and played at a really high standard. I thought the way he trains is a great role model for all our young players to watch, as KL is, he concluded. Article Source: IANS
Scorching days, restless nights: Heatwave tightens grip across parts of India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) warned that temperatures across Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh are likely to rise further from Sunday (May 24) onwards
IPL 2026: Jansen, Vyshak Return As PBKS Elect To Bowl Against LSG, No Marsh, Tendulkar Included
BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium: Marco Jansen and Vyshak Vijaykumar have come in for Punjab Kings as captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to bowl first against Lucknow Super Giants in a must-win Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash at the BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Saturday. PBKS come into Saturdays clash after being winless in their last six outings, but still have a mathematical chance of making the playoffs if they beat LSG. They would also need to finish above Kolkata Knight Riders on net run rate (NRR), and hope Rajasthan Royals lose to Mumbai Indians on Sunday afternoon. PBKS had beaten LSG by 54 runs in the previous meeting between the two teams this season in New Chandigarh. After winning the toss, Iyer said, It is suddenly exciting (on being in a do-or-die situation). It's like a do-or-die game for us. I would rather do. So looking forward to the challenge. Never been in this situation before, as in the league table. But the boys are super excited. They're eagerly waiting to see how it turns out at the end of the day. LSG skipper Rishabh Pant said left-arm pace bowling all-rounder Arjun Tendulkar is making his debut for LSG, while Arshin Kulkarni also comes into the team, along with Mohammed Shami, especially with Mitchell Marsh not available. We would have bowled first as well. This wicket is good for cricket regardless of bowling or batting. This is one of the better batting wickets; it could be a high-scoring match. It's been a tough season, but at the same time, there has been a lot of learning, both for the team and personally. Id say sorry to the fans; they have come from all over UP. It's been tough going for us, but we'll give our 100 percent today. Playing XIs: Lucknow Super Giants: Josh Inglis, Arshin Kulkarni, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Rishabh Pant (wk), Abdul Samad, Mukul Choudhary, Arjun Tendulkar, Mohammed Shami, Prince Yadav, and Mohsin Khan Impact substitutes: Shahbaz Ahmed, Digvesh Rathi, M Siddharth, Himmat Singh, and Akash Singh Lucknow Super Giants: Josh Inglis, Arshin Kulkarni, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Rishabh Pant (wk), Abdul Samad, Mukul Choudhary, Arjun Tendulkar, Mohammed Shami, Prince Yadav, and Mohsin Khan Also Read: Live Cricket Score Impact substitutes: Harpreet Brar, Marcus Stoinis, Xavier Bartlett, Vishnu Vinod, and Pravin Dubey Article Source: IANS
India's summers are becoming dangerously hotter and more humid, with heatwaves increasing in frequency and duration. Rising night-time temperatures, coupled with higher humidity, are exacerbating heat stress, making it increasingly difficult to escape the heat. This trend, driven by human-caused climate change, poses significant public health and economic challenges.
Money laundering case: ED arrested Punjab builder Ajay Sehgal in Suntec City project
Builder Ajay Sehgal was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case involving fake consent letters for land use approvals. The ED alleges Sehgal forged signatures for a mega real estate project, 'Suntec City,' and other complexes. Investigations are ongoing into alleged kickbacks to senior GMADA officials and public servants.
Rain in parts of Delhi, strong winds bring respite from heat
IMD said temporary relief from heatwave conditions is expected over northwest India, including Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh, due to thunderstorm activity over the region, but temperatures are likely to rise again from May 23, onwards
Punjab CMs Meeting with AAP Leader Sparks Controversy
Chandigarh, May 23: Central Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu has expressed sharp criticism regarding Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Manns meeting with Aam Aadmi Party leader Sanjeev Arora at Gurugram Jail. Bittu claims that Manns visit is not merely a routine meeting but raises several questions. He outlined three main reasons for the encounter. First, it could ... Read more Punjab CMs Meeting with AAP Leader Sparks Controversy
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Soaring Airfares Push Patients, Students into Distress
Travel bodies urge government to regulate fares Idrees Bukhtiyar Srinagar, May 22: Patients and students travelling to Kashmir from different parts of the country are facing immense hardship due to a sharp spike in airfares, with ticket prices on several routes soaring beyond the reach of common travellers. Passengers said the sudden increase in fares has particularly affected students returning home for vacations and patients travelling for medical treatment, many of whom are unable to afford the exorbitant prices. According to online travel portal MakeMyTrip, the lowest airfare from Delhi to Srinagar is currently around Rs 12,000 and goes up to nearly Rs 21,000 depending on the timing and airline availability. Similarly, fares from Mumbai to Srinagar are ranging between Rs 18,000 and Rs 27,000, while ticket prices from Chandigarh to Srinagar have also touched Rs 13,000. Tickets from Jammu to Srinagar used to cost Rs 2000 but have increased to Rs 13,000. Several passengers expressed concern over the situation, saying the steep fares have made air travel almost impossible for middle-class families. It has become extremely difficult for students and patients to travel. Many people have urgent requirements to return home, but such high-ticket prices are unaffordable, said a Srinagar-bound student currently studying in Delhi. Another passenger Tahir Ahmad said patients travelling for specialised treatment outside Jammu and Kashmir are the worst affected. People who travel for medical emergencies cannot wait for fares to drop. The government must intervene and regulate prices, he said. Ahmad, who works in a private firm in Delhi and was scheduled to return home for Eid, said he could not afford the airfare this time. I have now booked a train ticket instead, he told Rising Kashmir. President of the Travel Agents Association of Kashmir (TAAK), Farooq Kuthoo, said the soaring fares were putting additional financial burden on passengers, especially students and patients. The prices have gone very high and it is badly affecting patients and students who frequently travel outside the valley. The government should keep a cap on airfares and monitor the situation because many families cannot afford such huge ticket prices, Kuthoo told Rising Kashmir. He said the association has repeatedly taken up the issue with the concerned authorities. We have written to the authorities many times and urged them to intervene so that passengers are not exploited during peak travel seasons, he added. Kuthoo attributed the rise in fares to the heavy tourist influx into Kashmir, increased fuel prices and prevailing heatwave conditions in several parts of the country. Travelers have appealed to the Civil Aviation Ministry and airline operators to introduce special concessions or additional flights to Kashmir during the peak season to ease the burden on passengers.
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Punjab local body polls to be held using ballot papers
Chandigarh: Local body elections in Punjab will be held using ballot papers with the high court here on Friday, May 22, dismissing petitions seeking polling by EVMs, observing that the petitioners had approached the court quite late and elections were barely days away. Declining interference, the court dismissed the three petitions seeking elections through EVMs. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
