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.
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Rain in parts of Delhi, strong winds bring respite from heat
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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 .
Punjab Heatwave: Govt Offices, School Colleges To Now Function From 7.30 AM To 1.30 PM
CHANDIGARH, May 22: To provide relief to people amid the scorching weather conditions, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday announced revised working hours for all Punjab government offices, schools, and colleges. Under the new schedule, working hours will change from the existing 9 am to 5 pm to a new slot of 7.30 am to 1.30 pm. This change will apply to all schools and colleges within the state. According to sources, government offices will not have lunch breaks following [] The post Punjab Heatwave: Govt Offices, School Colleges To Now Function From 7.30 AM To 1.30 PM appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Punjab-Haryana High Court Advocates Carpooling Amid Fuel Crisis
Chandigarh, May 22: The Punjab-Haryana High Court has emphasized the importance of carpooling and digital hearings in light of the ongoing fuel crisis. The court noted the current global fuel shortage and urged judges to adopt carpooling instead of commuting alone to the court. This initiative is expected to foster a positive change in the ... Read more Punjab-Haryana High Court Advocates Carpooling Amid Fuel Crisis
Sonam Bajwa Appeals to Punjab CM on Stray Dog Issue
Chandigarh, May 22: Actress Sonam Bajwa has made a heartfelt appeal to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann regarding the issue of stray dogs. In a social media post, Bajwa emphasized that the Supreme Court has not ordered the mass removal of stray dogs. She urged CM Mann to reconsider the situation and adopt a compassionate ... Read more Sonam Bajwa Appeals to Punjab CM on Stray Dog Issue
Supreme Court to hear plea challenging quashing of rioting case against Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann
The Chandigarh administration has approached the Supreme Court challenging a decision of the Punjab and Haryana High Court that quashed criminal proceedings against Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and several leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in a case relating to rioting and unlawful assembly. The Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya [] The post Supreme Court to hear plea challenging quashing of rioting case against Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann appeared first on India Legal .
Student drowns after slipping into deep water at Haryana Sports University's swimming pool
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Pathankot Man Sends Live Feed Of Forces Movement To Pakistan-Based Handlers; Arrested
Chandigarh/Pathankot, May 21: A resident of Punjabs Pathankot was arrested on charges of spying for Pakistan-based handlers, police said on Thursday. Preliminary investigation revealed that Baljit Singh, a resident of Chakk Dhariwal village, had installed a CCTV camera at a shop located near a bridge on the National Highway-44 to allegedly keep an eye on the movement of the army and paramilitary forces, police said, adding that he was transmitting the live feed to Pakistan-based handlers. During questioning, the accused [] The post Pathankot Man Sends Live Feed Of Forces Movement To Pakistan-Based Handlers; Arrested appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Punjab man arrested for spying; installed CCTV camera, shared Army movements with Pakistan handlers
A Pathankot resident, Baljit Singh, has been arrested for allegedly spying for Pakistan-based handlers. He reportedly installed an internet-based CCTV camera near a bridge on NH-44 to monitor Army and paramilitary movements, transmitting live feeds to his handlers. Singh confessed to receiving directions from Dubai and being paid Rs 40,000.
Punjab govt to launch campaign against stray, killer dogs: CM Mann
CHANDIGARH, May 21: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday said his government will launch a campaign starting Friday against stray and killer dogs which endanger the lives of people. On May 19, the Supreme Court in a significant verdict allowed euthanasia of rabid, incurably ill, dangerous and aggressive dogs to curb threat to human lives, saying the right to live with dignity encompasses the right to move freely without the threat of harm from canines. Following the Honourable Supreme [] The post Punjab govt to launch campaign against stray, killer dogs: CM Mann appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
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Congress Opposes Voter Manipulation in Haryana Amid SIR Process Support
Chandigarh, May 22: Rao Narendra Singh, the Haryana Congress state president, expressed support for the ongoing SIR (Systematic Voter Registration) process in the state, emphasizing the need for improvements in the voter list. However, he condemned any political party that manipulates the voter list for electoral gain, stating that Congress will oppose such actions. Singh ... Read more Congress Opposes Voter Manipulation in Haryana Amid SIR Process Support
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Chandigarh, May 21: In response to the extreme heat and ongoing heatwave conditions, the Haryana governments Directorate of School Education has announced a summer vacation for all government and private schools in the state. According to the issued order, schools will be closed from May 25, 2026 (Monday) to June 30, 2026 (Tuesday). They will ... Read more Haryana Schools to Remain Closed for Summer Vacation from May 25 to June 30
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Chandigarh, May 21: Punjab is gearing up to host the Mens Asian Hockey Championship Trophy for the first time. Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann held a meeting with officials from the Hockey Federation of India on Thursday to review the preparations. CM Mann shared the news on social media platform X, stating, Today, I had ... Read more Punjab Set to Host Mens Asian Hockey Championship Trophy for the First Time
CBSE's 3-language mandate adds a new layer of stress in classes 9 & 10
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