Uptake rises but high entry cost limits workers access to 5-kg LPG
Most migrant workers say they use locally madecylinders and get them refilled from neighbourhood shops;govt. asks gas agencies to organisecamps in areas with large migrant populations; cylinders should be subsidised: CPI(M) Delhi secretary
IPL 2026: 'Young Bowlers Delivered Under Pressure,' Says Ishan Kishan After SRH Win
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium: Skipper Ishan Kishan lauded his young bowling unit for delivering under pressure as Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) registered a hard-fought 10-run win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Match 27 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Saturday. Lovely when you have a bunch of young bowlers. They are coming up with their own plans, and it was lovely to see them do their job, Kishan said in the post-match presentation. Earlier, SRH posted 194/9 in 20 overs, thanks to impressive half-centuries from Abhishek Sharma and Heinrich Klaasen. The pair provided a strong platform, but regular wickets in the latter half of the innings prevented the hosts from breaching the 200-run mark on what appeared to be a batting-friendly surface. Kishan admitted the team fell short of an ideal total. Very good batting surface, and we were 30-40 short. We shouldve batted better, he said, while also noting that the team expected at least one batter to play a big innings and push the total beyond 220. Defending 195, SRHs bowlers held their nerve in crucial phases. Eshan Malinga led the charge with an impressive three-wicket haul, while Nitish Kumar Reddy chipped in with key breakthroughs to keep CSK under pressure. Despite a steady chase, CSK eventually finished on 184/8, falling just short. Kishan credited the young bowlers preparation and fearless mindset for the result. Actually, looking at them in practice sessions, giving their best day by day. Give them the ball and let them do what they want to, he said, emphasising the importance of backing players to execute their own plans. Defending 195, SRHs bowlers held their nerve in crucial phases. Eshan Malinga led the charge with an impressive three-wicket haul, while Nitish Kumar Reddy chipped in with key breakthroughs to keep CSK under pressure. Despite a steady chase, CSK eventually finished on 184/8, falling just short. Also Read: Live Cricket Score With this win, SRH have moved to the fourth position in the points table with three wins in six matches. They will next face the Delhi Capitals (DC) on April 21. Article Source: IANS
Asaduddin Owaisi writes to Indian Consulate after Hyderabad man dies in UAE
New Delhi/Hyderabad: AIMIM president and Lok Sabha MP Asaduddin Owaisi has written to the Consul General of India in Dubai, seeking urgent assistance for the repatriation of the mortal remains of a Hyderabad resident who died under unclear circumstances in the UAE. In a letter dated April 17, Owaisi urged the Indian mission to intervene 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 .
Fake Robbery Case Unraveled in North Rohini Within Hours
New Delhi, April 19: A bizarre incident has emerged from North Rohini, leaving many astonished. A fake robbery case was reported at the North Rohini police station, which was solved by the police in just six hours. The report was filed by a man named Abhishek, who claimed that he was robbed at gunpoint. According ... Read more Fake Robbery Case Unraveled in North Rohini Within Hours
India Expresses Deep Concern Over Hormuz Incident, Diplomat Meets with Foreign Secretary
New Delhi, April 19: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Saturday that Irans Ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, was summoned for a meeting with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri regarding the recent shooting incident involving Indian vessels in the Hormuz Strait. During the meeting, India conveyed its serious concerns over the firing by the ... Read more India Expresses Deep Concern Over Hormuz Incident, Diplomat Meets with Foreign Secretary
Vice President Highlights the Importance of Balagokulam in Shaping Youth Identity
New Delhi, April 19: The Vice President of India, C.P. Radhakrishnan, addressed the inauguration of the Balagokulam Delhi-NCRs silver jubilee celebration at the Tyagaraj Stadium in INA, New Delhi, on Saturday. He spoke about the contemporary challenges children face in a rapidly changing world, including various distractions and dilemmas related to values. In this context, ... Read more Vice President Highlights the Importance of Balagokulam in Shaping Youth Identity
Election Commission Issues Media Coverage Guidelines for Bengal and Tamil Nadu Voting
New Delhi, April 19: Ahead of the assembly elections scheduled for April 23 in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, the Election Commission has clarified that access for media personnel at polling stations will be strictly controlled by the presiding officers. In a statement, the Commission emphasized that any misuse of authorization letters is strictly prohibited. ... Read more Election Commission Issues Media Coverage Guidelines for Bengal and Tamil Nadu Voting
Hardeep Singh Puri Criticizes Opposition for Celebrating Womens Rights Setback
New Delhi, April 18: Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has launched a strong attack on the opposition following Prime Minister Narendra Modis address to the nation. In his historic speech, PM Modi emotionally apologized to the mothers and sisters of the country for the inability to amend the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam despite numerous efforts. ... Read more Hardeep Singh Puri Criticizes Opposition for Celebrating Womens Rights Setback
Oppositions Blockade of Womens Reservation Bill Exposes Anti-Women Stance: Nitin Naveen
New Delhi, April 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on Saturday following the rejection of the constitutional amendment bill related to womens reservation in the Lok Sabha. In the meantime, Nitin Naveen, the National President of the Bharatiya Janata Party, shared an extensive post on the social media platform X. Nitin Naveen stated ... Read more Oppositions Blockade of Womens Reservation Bill Exposes Anti-Women Stance: Nitin Naveen
CM accuses Oppn of stalling womens reservation, leads march in Delhi
Former Indian cricketer Mohammed Kaif has hailed veteran Indian pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar following his heroics against the Delhi Capitals.
Empowering Women is Essential for Nation Building: CM Yogis Response to PM Modi
New Delhi, April 18: Following the failure of the Womens Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on Saturday. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath shared his thoughts on PM Modis speech via social media platform X. Yogi expressed gratitude, stating, In todays address to the nation, Prime Minister ... Read more Empowering Women is Essential for Nation Building: CM Yogis Response to PM Modi
Five arrested for one crore heist
JNU okays 5% quota for teaching staffs kids
Golf Links Heist: Accused flee in SUV, Delhi Police launches multi-state hunt
Veteran BJP Leader Balbir Punj Passes Away, Leaving a Legacy in Journalism and Politics
New Delhi, April 18: Balbir Punj, a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and former vice president, passed away on Saturday evening. His death marks the end of a long and impactful career in politics, journalism, and public discourse. Punj was a significant figure in the BJPs intellectual and policy-making circles. He also ... Read more Veteran BJP Leader Balbir Punj Passes Away, Leaving a Legacy in Journalism and Politics
Auto Driver Dies After Altercation While Parking Vehicle in Nihal Vihar; Two Arrested
Opposition Accused of Betraying Women by Blocking Womens Reservation Bill: Arjun Ram Meghwal
New Delhi, April 18: Central Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal launched a sharp attack on the opposition on Saturday. He stated that if the Womens Reservation Bill had passed, women would have gained 33 percent representation in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. However, the opposition opposed this, fearing it would enhance Prime Minister Narendra ... Read more Opposition Accused of Betraying Women by Blocking Womens Reservation Bill: Arjun Ram Meghwal
Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bengaluru could not register a win at their home ground, the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, in an IPL 2026 match against Delhi Capitals on Saturday
Experience of David Miller Shines as Delhi Capitals Triumph Over RCB
Bengaluru, April 18: Delhi Capitals (DC) secured a remarkable six-wicket victory against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the 26th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday. DCs cricket director, Venugopal Rao, attributed the win to the experience of David Miller and his ability to remain calm under pressure. ... Read more Experience of David Miller Shines as Delhi Capitals Triumph Over RCB
Congress Women Leaders Celebrate Defeat of Womens Reservation Bill in Parliament
New Delhi, April 18: Congress partys women leaders expressed their joy over the defeat of the Womens Reservation Bill in Parliament. They hailed it as a significant victory for national unity. Maharashtra Congress leader Sandhya Sawalake described the failure to pass the bill as a black day for the BJP, emphasizing that it represents a ... Read more Congress Women Leaders Celebrate Defeat of Womens Reservation Bill in Parliament
PM Modi Expresses Disappointment Over Womens Reservation Bill Rejection
New Delhi, April 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on Saturday following the rejection of the constitutional amendment bill related to womens reservation in the Lok Sabha. He expressed his regret that the Nari Shakti Vandan Act could not be passed in the Lok Sabha. In response, the BJP and its allies targeted ... Read more PM Modi Expresses Disappointment Over Womens Reservation Bill Rejection
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium: Delhi Capitals' Director of Cricket, Venugopal Rao, hailed David Millers experience and composure under pressure as the defining factor behind his side's six-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday. In a tournament like this, it is about momentum. I think today, David Miller finished it for us. Experience always counts. He did his job really well, Venugopal Rao said in the post-match press conference. Chasing 176 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Delhi Capitals were under immediate pressure after slipping to 18/3 in the powerplay. However, KL Rahul (57) and Tristan Stubbs (60 not out) steadied the innings with a vital 76-run partnership, bringing the visitors back into contention. Despite the recovery, the game remained evenly-poised heading into the final over, with 15 runs required. It was then that Millers vast experience in high-pressure chases came to the fore, as he took charge against Romario Shepherd. After a couple of early deliveries, the left-hander launched two towering sixes and followed it up with a boundary to seal the win with a ball to spare, completing a remarkable turnaround for DC. Rao also acknowledged the importance of that middle-phase partnership, which laid the foundation for the successful chase. It came down to one good partnership. The total that RCB posted was competitive, but I felt the partnership between KL Rahul and Tristan Stubbs was crucial, he said, underlining how the duo absorbed pressure and rebuilt the innings. Earlier in the match, DCs bowlers played a key role in keeping RCB to a manageable total of 175/8. Rao pointed out that understanding the nature of the pitch and executing plans accordingly helped the team stay ahead in the contest. In a day game, the wicket behaves differently. It gets slower because of the heat. We were prepared for that. RCB have been scoring 220230 regularly, but if you pick wickets at intervals, any team can come under pressure. That is what happened today, he explained. He also praised skipper Axar Patel for his all-round contribution, especially after working hard to regain form. In a day game, the wicket behaves differently. It gets slower because of the heat. We were prepared for that. RCB have been scoring 220230 regularly, but if you pick wickets at intervals, any team can come under pressure. That is what happened today, he explained. Also Read: Live Cricket Score With this win, DC are now in fourth place in the points table with six points from five games. After breaking the two-game losing streak, DC will look to continue the momentum when they take on Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on April 21. Article Source: IANS
Two Indian ships attacked in Hormuz, Iran envoy summoned
India summoned the Iranian ambassador after two Indian-flagged ships came under attack in the Strait of Hormuz. New Delhi raised concerns over the safety of its vessels and urged Iran to ensure secure passage as tensions in the region continue.
PM Modi Exposes Oppositions Anti-Women Agenda: S. Jaishankar
New Delhi, April 18: Prime Minister Modi sharply criticized the opposition during his address to the nation on Saturday. He claimed that the opposition was applauding while infringing on womens rights. Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar commented on Modis speech, highlighting how the Prime Minister unveiled the oppositions anti-women and divisive nature. He noted that due ... Read more PM Modi Exposes Oppositions Anti-Women Agenda: S. Jaishankar
Virat Kohli, Phil Salt Were Not Happy: KL Rahul Explains Why After DC's Win Over RCB In IPL 2026
It was a good day for KL Rahul and his IPL team, Delhi Capitals, as they beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
Prime Minister Modi Addresses the Nation: Key Takeaways from His Speech
New Delhi, April 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on Saturday following the failure of the Womens Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha. During his speech, he criticized opposition parties, including Congress, the Samajwadi Party, DMK, and Trinamool Congress, for their stance against the bill. He stated that these parties have deprived half ... Read more Prime Minister Modi Addresses the Nation: Key Takeaways from His Speech
Modi Addresses Nation: Womens Reservation Bill Fails to Pass
New Delhi, April 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on Saturday following the failure of the Womens Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha. He expressed his disappointment, stating, Today, I have come to speak to the mothers, sisters, and daughters of our country. Every citizen of India is witnessing how the flight of ... Read more Modi Addresses Nation: Womens Reservation Bill Fails to Pass
Krunal Pandya's Gesture For Injured Axar Patel Wins Hearts During RCB vs DC Clash
The Axar Patel-led Delhi Capitals were back to winning ways after a thrilling victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Bengaluru on Saturday
IPL 2026: Was Good To Get Over The Line, Says DCs Miller After Applying Finishing Touches
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Delhi Capitals veteran finisher David Miller expressed immense satisfaction at successfully navigating a tense run-chase and taking the team to a six-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru, admitting that getting over the line was a necessary relief following the previous failure to close out a game against Gujarat Titans. Miller hit two sixes and a four in the final over off Romario Shepherd, and along with Player of the Match Tristan Stubbs, who was not out on 60, took DC over the line. The result also ensured that DC broke their two-match losing streak. It feels really good. Obviously, to get one from the other night, obviously, I was just a bit disappointed a couple of games ago, but to get myself back in that position was good to get over the line. It's always going to be there at the back of the mind (on unable to finish the job against GT) until you actually win another game. That's our take, and it has been a couple of games - we obviously had a week off, so I've worked on a few things, just trying to stay in the moment as well and do what I can, said Miller at the conclusion of the game. Despite a slow start to his innings and coming out to bat after Axar Patel retired hurt due to cramps, Miller remained unperturbed by the mounting pressure. My first six balls, I thought, were really unbelievable. While there were six yorkers to me and I couldn't get going, I was really chuffed that it came off in the last six balls. We did try to finish it in the second-to-last over, but when you need those 43-odd runs in the last four overs, we always knew there was one or two sixes. When you hit six and then a back-to-back four or six, then the bowler's always under pressure from there. So it's just trying to limit the dot balls. And then when the boundary ball comes, you kind of capitalise. So it was trying to stay calm, obviously keep communicating with the partner and, yeah, I'll take it as deep as I can, as we can, he explained. He also credited young Stubbs for a timely mental reset during a mid-innings break in play. When I walked to the wicket, Stubbo said to me, ' You just keep your intensity really high. So for me, that obviously helped a lot, and just a reminder, which clicked me into a good frame of mind. It came after a little while. It's always good finishing off games with Stubbs. We batted a lot together, and he just said, 'Thanks so much, you saved me there.' But I thought he batted unbelievably well. Obviously anchored the innings all the way through, he added. Stubbs, who anchored the innings following the early collapse before exploding late, noted that the duo was prepared to take the game into the final over if necessary. No, it wasn't like spinning or anything, but it was just a little bit slow. Pretty much what I play on back home. But thankfully, we got through. I kept thinking three sixes, and we're straight back in it. They bowled their guns out quite early. So then I always thought, worst case, the last over, we can get whatever we need. But I didn't want to take it to the last over. But thankfully, we got over the line, he remarked. Stubbs, who anchored the innings following the early collapse before exploding late, noted that the duo was prepared to take the game into the final over if necessary. No, it wasn't like spinning or anything, but it was just a little bit slow. Pretty much what I play on back home. But thankfully, we got through. Also Read: Live Cricket Score --IANS Article Source: IANS
Opposition Crushed Womens Dreams By Blocking Quota Bill: PM Modi
NEW DELHI, Apr 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said opposition parties had mercilessly crushed the dreams of women by not allowing the womens reservation bill to pass in Parliament despite the governments best efforts. In an address to the nation, a day after a bill to implement womens reservation in legislatures was defeated in the Lok Sabha, Modi said the self-serving politics of parties like the Congress, the DMK, the TMC, and the Samajwadi Party has come at [] The post Opposition Crushed Womens Dreams By Blocking Quota Bill: PM Modi appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
India Responds to Gunfire Incident in the Strait of Hormuz Involving Indian Vessels
New Delhi, April 18: India has issued a statement regarding the gunfire incident involving two Indian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The Ministry of External Affairs has articulated Indias position on the matter. Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal referenced a conversation with the Iranian ambassador on social media. The statement reads: On Saturday evening, the Ministry ... Read more India Responds to Gunfire Incident in the Strait of Hormuz Involving Indian Vessels
IFS Officers Transferred: One Posted to Jammu Kashmir, Two Moved to Delhi
SRINAGAR: Four Indian Forest Service (IFS) officers of the AGMUT cadre, serving as Deputy Conservators of Forests, have been reassigned to different administrative segments. According to the official order, Satyaprakash Singh and Atharva Tiwari have been posted to the Delhi segment, while Sandeep Divyajyoti Behera has been moved to the Jammu and Kashmir segment. In []
Major Breakthrough for Delhi Police: Five Arrested in Madhu Vihar Blind Burglary Case
New Delhi, April 18: The Eastern District Police have achieved a significant breakthrough by solving a sensational case of a blind night burglary in the Madhu Vihar area, involving stolen goods worth approximately 1 crore. A joint team from the Special Staff and Madhu Vihar Police Station arrested five suspects, including a buyer of the ... Read more Major Breakthrough for Delhi Police: Five Arrested in Madhu Vihar Blind Burglary Case
Tristan Stubbs Breaks Dinesh Karthiks Record in IPL 2026
Bengaluru, April 18: In a thrilling match of IPL 2026, the Delhi Capitals (DC) showcased an impressive performance, defeating the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by six wickets. DCs batsman Tristan Stubbs played a stellar innings, scoring an unbeaten 60 runs off 47 balls, breaking a significant record held by Dinesh Karthik. Stubbs now ranks second ... Read more Tristan Stubbs Breaks Dinesh Karthiks Record in IPL 2026
IPL 2026 points table: Check latest Orange and Purple Cap leaders
Delhi Capitals secured a six-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru, with strong batting performances from KL Rahul and Tristan Stubbs. Meanwhile, Gujarat Titans edged out Kolkata Knight Riders by five wickets, propelled by Shubman Gill's impressive 86. The points table sees Punjab Kings leading, while RCB and RR follow closely.
Stokes Leads Delhi Capitals to Victory Against Royal Challengers Bangalore
Bengaluru, April 18: Tristan Stubbs explosive performance propelled the Delhi Capitals (DC) to a thrilling six-wicket victory over the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Saturday. Named Player of the Match, Stubbs expressed his relief that the match did not go down to the final over. Batting first at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, RCB managed to score ... Read more Stokes Leads Delhi Capitals to Victory Against Royal Challengers Bangalore
World Liver Day 2026: Good Habits, Healthy Liver
New Delhi, April 18: The liver is a vital organ in the body, yet todays irregular lifestyle is weakening it day by day, along with other organs. Serious issues like Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and liver cancer primarily stem from poor diet, alcohol consumption, drug use, sedentary lifestyle, and lack of exercise. Every year on ... Read more World Liver Day 2026: Good Habits, Healthy Liver
IPL 2026: Abhishek Sharma Scripts History With Fastest Fifty For SRH
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium: Indian batter Abhishek Sharma made history with a stunning 15-ball half-century, the fastest ever for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), during their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Saturday. The attacking left-hander broke the previous franchise record of 16 balls, which he had set against the Mumbai Indians (MI) in 2024. The same record had also been matched by his opening partner, Travis Head, twice that season against Delhi Capitals (DC) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Batting first after losing the toss, Abhishek started carefully but soon picked up pace and attacked the bowlers with confidence. The turning point of his innings came in the fifth over, bowled by Matthew Short, where he completely took control and smashed 25 runs, including three fours and two back-to-back sixes, as he reached his record-breaking fifty in style. Abhisheks brilliant innings finally ended in the eighth over when Jamie Overton bowled a hard-length delivery. Abhishek tried to guide it towards the third man but edged it behind, where Sanju Samson completed a sharp catch. Samson was confident and convinced the captain to review, which confirmed the dismissal. Batting first after losing the toss, Abhishek started carefully but soon picked up pace and attacked the bowlers with confidence. The turning point of his innings came in the fifth over, bowled by Matthew Short, where he completely took control and smashed 25 runs, including three fours and two back-to-back sixes, as he reached his record-breaking fifty in style. Also Read: Live Cricket Score He has been in excellent form in IPL 2026 for Hyderabad, playing an important role as an aggressive opener. Recently, he became only the second SRH player to hit more than 100 sixes for the franchise. His performances this season also include a quick 48 off 21 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and a fiery 74 off 28 balls versus Punjab Kings (PBKS). The number one T20I batter has scored 125 runs in five matches in the ongoing season, which includes two half-centuries. Article Source: IANS
Rashid Khan Welcomes Baby Boy, Names Him Azlaan
New Delhi, April 18: Afghanistans star spinner Rashid Khan has become a father. He shared the joyous news through a post on his Instagram account. Rashid has named his son Azlaan. Currently, he is playing for Gujarat Titans (GT) in IPL 2026. Expressing his happiness, Rashid wrote on Instagram, Alhamdulillah. Welcome to the world, my ... Read more Rashid Khan Welcomes Baby Boy, Names Him Azlaan
Shubman Gills Beard Sparks Buzz In IPL 2026
Captain of the Gujarat Titans, unveiled a new look during the IPL 2026 clash against Delhi Capitals on April 8: Reports
Sugar, Fast Food, and Oil: The Hidden Dangers to Liver Health
New Delhi, April 18: The liver is a vital organ in our body, essential for maintaining overall health. It processes the food we consume, deriving nourishment from a balanced diet. However, certain foods, particularly alcohol, excessive sugar, fast food, and oils, can be detrimental to liver health. As World Liver Day approaches on April 19, ... Read more Sugar, Fast Food, and Oil: The Hidden Dangers to Liver Health
Defence Minister-led IGoM takes stock of West Asia situation, Indias preparedness
New Delhi, Apr 18: The Informal Group of Ministers (IGoM), headed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, reviewed the current situation in West Asia and discussed Indias preparedness as well as the future course of action during its fourth meeting at Kartavya Bhawan-2, New Delhi on April 18, 2026. Minister of External Affairs Dr S Jaishankar; Minister of Chemicals & Fertilizers Jagat Prakash Nadda; Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri; Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Prahlad Joshi; Minister of Civil Aviation Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu; Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal; Minister of Power Manohar Lal; Minister of Labour and Employment, Youth Affairs & Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya; and Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Science & Technology Dr Jitendra Singh attended the meeting. Defence Minister termed the ground situation of the conflict as uncertain & volatile, and emphasised on the need for India to remain prepared not only for de-escalation but also for any renewed escalation. In a post on X, he stated that the Government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi continues to take swift and effective action to mitigate any potential risks or problems arising due to the conflict. Defence Minister made special mention of the Union Cabinets approval of a proposal for the creation of Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool with a sovereign guarantee of Rs 12,980 crore to facilitate continuous maritime insurance coverages. This domestic insurance pool ensures that Indian trade continues to have access to affordable insurance for vessels carrying cargo from any international origin to Indian ports and vice-versa, even when transiting volatile maritime corridors. This important decision will ensure affordable and continuous insurance coverage for Indias maritime trade, strengthening the security and stability of Indias import-export operations. This is a major step towards a stronger, safer and more resilient trade ecosystem for India, he said. The IGoM was informed that despite a significant global supply shock, India has maintained adequate fuel stock position, with active efforts to ensure uninterrupted supply. Currently, India has inventories of crude oil, petrol, diesel, and ATF sufficient for over 60 days of consumption. While LNG stocks sufficient for approximately 50 days and LPG stocks sufficient for approximately 40 days respectively are maintained supported by domestic production. To mitigate risks arising from heavy dependence on the Strait of Hormuz, the Government has actively diversified import sources, securing crude, LNG, and LPG supplies from regions including the United States, Australia, and Latin America. Import requirements for April and May 2026 are largely secured, ensuring continuity of supply. Piped Natural Gas (PNG) is being actively promoted wherever feasible to reduce LPG dependence. Since March 2026, more than 4.76 Lakh PNG connections have been gasified. Further, more than 5.33 Lakh customers have been registered for new connections. Till 17.04.2026, more than 37,500 PNG consumers have surrendered their LPG connections via MYPNGD.in website with a daily growth rate of 15%, indicating a significant shift towards PNG. An inter-ministerial Joint Working Group (JWG) has been set-up to ensure availability of petrochemical feedstock supply for the domestic market. Subsequently, Govt. of India vide order dated 01.04.2026 has permitted Oil Refinery companies including Petrochemical Complexes to make certain minimum quantities of C3 & C4 streams available for critical sectors as determined by Centre for High Technology (CHT). Based on the requests received from the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals (DCPC), Dept. for Promotion of Industry and internal trade (DPIIT), the provision for 1000 MT/day, from LPG pool, has been made for Pharma and Chemical sector companies. Since 9th April 2026, around 3200 MT of propylene has been sold. The Ministers were informed that the Wholesale Price Index as well as Retail prices of all food commodities are stable and range bound. Additional allocation of 25 LMT wheat has been recommended by IMC for export. Consumer grievances with respect to LPG are showing declining trend on national consumer helpline 1915. The supply of Propylene has been tied up with BPCL Kochi & Mumbai refineries; and Methanol with Assam Petrochemicals and GNFC. There is no material shortage for Propylene and Methanol. The IGoM was informed that India has adequate fertiliser stocks of Urea, DAP, NPK, SSP and MOP. From March 01, 2026 to April 16, 2026, a total of 47.50 lakh tons of fertilisers - 28.22 lakh tons of Urea, 10.17 lakh tons of NPK and 3.34 lakh tons of DAP, along with 5.77 lakh tons of SSP - have further boosted the stocks. The special arrangement in the Department of Fertilisers for procuring LNG for production of Urea has been successful in coordination with the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. The Phosphoric Acid issue has been resolved and a substantial amount of ammonium sulphate is being tied up for import, as an alternative fertiliser. The meeting was informed that several Indian missions abroad are coordinating for different kinds of fertilisers and input for use in India. A number of effective steps are being taken against diversion, hoarding, black marketing and excessive sales in pockets. Two meetings with Secretaries, Agriculture of States have already been held to sensitise the field officers for effective and appropriate steps for balanced use of fertilisers. In addition, 459 district level task-forces are functional. In April alone, 8,330 raids were conducted by States, 171 licenses suspended/cancelled, and 32 FIRs lodged. More than 1.85 lakh Nigrani Samitis have been formed to carry out awareness campaigns on judicious use of fertilisers. Describing the well-being and welfare of the Indian diaspora as the Governments top priority, Shri Rajnath Singh underlined the need to maintain constant communication with them as well as the concerned nations in the Gulf region to provide all possible assistance. Within the country, he stressed that the measures being taken to mitigate the impact of the situation need to be consistent for a uniformly impactful effect across States/Union Territories. To ensure the effective management of the situation, the best practices adopted by the States/UTs must be identified and systematically documented so that they can be shared widely & replicated in other states as well, he said. Defence Minister added that due cognizance needs to be taken of the mitigation measures being undertaken by different countries to tackle the challenge. The policy steps, and best practices should be documented so that, as and when required, lessons may be drawn from them to further strengthen our response framework, he said.
IPL 2026: There Was Faith In Stubbs And Miller, Says KL Rahul After DCs Six-wicket Win
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium: Delhi Capitals acting skipper KL Rahul hailed the finishing prowess of Tristan Stubbs and David Miller, stating the dugout remained calm despite a tense final-over finish, giving them a six-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday. Chasing 176 on a surface that grew increasingly sluggish, DC reached the target with a ball to spare, exorcising the ghosts of that one-run loss suffered at the hands of the Gujarat Titans. While birthday boy Rahul (57) and Stubbs (60 not out) laid the foundation, it was Miller, who provided the finishing flourish by smashing Romario Shepherd two sixes and a four in the 20th over when 15 runs were required. No, there was faith in Stubbs and Miller. They do this on a daily basis for South Africa and franchise cricket. So, we also knew that the last two overs were going to be a gamble for RCB as well. We knew that probably Romario Shepherd would bowl or maybe Suyash Sharma would bowl, which gives our batters a good chance to hit two sixes in the last two overs. So yeah, ideally we wouldn't have wanted it to go till the 20th over, but we'll take the win, said Rahul, coming in for Axar Patel, who retired hurt due to cramps, in the post-match presentation ceremony. Earlier in the chase, DC faced a crisis after losing three wickets within the Power-play. Rahul explained that his strategy was to remain aggressive rather than retreating into a defensive shell, which could have allowed the required run rate to spiral beyond their reach. The wicket did a little bit early on. I could see Virat and Phil Salt not happy with the way the ball was coming on. Us losing three wickets in the first six overs didn't make it easy for us. So yeah, it was, I think all in all a really good cricket game. The conversation was to continue to play good cricket shots and see how we can find boundaries and how we can still put the pressure on the bowlers. We didn't want to go into our shell, and then the run rate keeps climbing up; it gets harder and harder towards the end. The wicket did a little bit early on. I could see Virat and Phil Salt not happy with the way the ball was coming on. Us losing three wickets in the first six overs didn't make it easy for us. So yeah, it was, I think all in all a really good cricket game. Also Read: Live Cricket Score DC are now in fourth place in the points table with six points from five games. After breaking the two-game losing streak, DC will look to continue the momentum when they take on Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on April 21. Article Source: IANS
IPL 2026: Delhi Capitals David Millers last-over exploits sink RCB
Bengaluru: David Miller sort of redeemed himself with two last-over sixes after KL Rahul made a 57 rooted in classicism and Tristan Stubbs produced an equally chic 60 as Delhi Capitals edged Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by six wickets in their IPL 2026 match on Saturday. Considering the slow nature of this particular Chinnaswamy strip 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 .
India summons Iranian envoy over firing at two Indian-flagged vessels in Strait of Hormuz: MEA
India has summoned Iran's ambassador to protest a firing incident involving two Indian-flagged ships. The Foreign Secretary conveyed New Delhi's deep concern. India stressed the importance of safe shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. It urged Iran to ensure the safety of vessels and resume facilitating India-bound ships. The ambassador promised to relay India's views to Tehran.
David Miller Takes DC Home vs RCB With Last-over Exploits After Stubbs, Rahul Set Up Chase
David Miller sort of redeemed himself with two last-over sixes after KL Rahul made a 57 rooted in classicism and Tristan Stubbs produced an equally chic 60 as Delhi Capitals edged Royal Challengers Bengaluru by six wickets
IPL 2026: We Were 15-20 Runs Short, Will Introspect On Errors, Says RCB Captain Patidar
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Rajat Patidar on Saturday lamented his sides tense six-wicket defeat to Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026, admitting that the side finished 15-20 runs short despite a spirited effort to stretch the contest to the final over. RCBs aggressive intent only yielded 175/8 on a slow pitch as their middle order struggled against DCs fantastic death overs bowling masterclass. Despite a blistering 63 off 38 balls from opener Phil Salt, laced with four boundaries and three sixes, RCB's innings stalled significantly in the second half as DC conceded only 29 runs in the last five overs. That was really close, but I feel that we were 15-20 runs short. The way we started, especially VK bhai and Salt, they gave a good start. But from there, after 12-13 overs, we lost wickets in a couple of overs, and that put us on the back foot, Patidar said in the post-match presentation ceremony. The result also meant RCB suffered their first defeat in Bengaluru after five consecutive home wins. Its also RCBs third loss in 11 day games since 2022, with the side now losing nine of 15 matches played in the green jersey. Asked if the batters were perhaps too aggressive on a surface that wasn't a flat deck, Patidar said, I think the pitch was a bit tacky, but I think the way we stretched the game to the last over was a positive sign for us. I was just discussing with the bowler to be clear in what you do. The result also meant RCB suffered their first defeat in Bengaluru after five consecutive home wins. Its also RCBs third loss in 11 day games since 2022, with the side now losing nine of 15 matches played in the green jersey. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Defending champions RCB now have a six-day break before taking on IPL 2022 winners Gujarat Titans at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on April 24. Article Source: IANS
IPL 2026: Bowlers, Stubbs, Miller Power Delhi Capitals To Tense Six-wicket Win Over RCB (ld)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: David Miller clobbered two massive sixes in a final-over heist as Delhi Capitals broke their two-game losing streak in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 with a tense six-wicket victory over defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday. Previously, RCBs aggressive intent only yielded 175/8 as their middle order struggled against DCs fantastic death overs bowling masterclass. Chasing 176 on a surface that grew increasingly sluggish, DC reached the target with a ball to spare, exorcising the ghosts of that one-run loss they suffered to the Gujarat Titans earlier this month. While birthday boy KL Rahul (57) and Tristan Stubbs (60 no out) laid the foundation, it was Miller who provided the finishing flourish by smashing Romario Shepherd for two sixes and a four in the 20th over when 15 runs were required. The result also ends RCBs two-game winning run, with this also being their first loss at home in the season. The chase began disastrously for DC as Bhuvneshwar Kumar produced a powerplay masterclass. He trapped Pathum Nissanka plumb lbw in the first over before returning to remove Karun Nair and Sameer Rizvi with outswingers. Reduced to 18/3, DC looked down and out before local hero Rahul took charge. Rahul, who boasts a staggering average of 69.9 against RCB, carted Josh Hazlewood for 14 runs in the fifth over with a flick of the wrists to clip over mid-wicket for six and ramping over the keeper for four being standout shots. Alongside a composed Stubbs, Rahul rebuilt the innings with a 76-run stand and reached his half-century off 30 balls. But he fell shortly after by holing out to long-off against Krunal Pandya, leaving DC in the face of potential trouble. Stubbs took charge after Rahuls fall by hitting Rasikh Salam Dar and Suyash Sharma for two fours each down the ground. Captain Axar Patel played a vital cameo of 26 to keep the asking rate in check, but was forced to retire hurt due to severe cramps. His departure triggered a sensational squeeze from the RCB bowlers, as Krunal, Bhuvneshwar, and Hazlewood combined to concede just 13 runs across overs 15, 16, and 17, leaving DC needing 37 off the final 18 balls. Stubbs kept DC alive by reaching his fifty off 41 balls, but the equation narrowed to 15 runs needed off the final over, via him carting Bhuvneshwar and Rasikh for boundaries each. Patidar handed the ball to Romario Shepherd for his first over of the match. After a single and a leg-bye, Miller launched a low full-toss into the mid-wicket stand for six. He followed it with a magnificent lofted drive over extra-cover for another maximum, before finishing the game with a flick to the deep mid-wicket fence, fetching him the winning four and taking DC to victory under extreme pressure. Earlier, a disciplined death-overs bowling masterclass by DC ensured RCB were restricted to a competitive but under-par score. Despite a blistering 63 off 38 balls from opener Phil Salt, RCBs innings stalled significantly in the second half, as DC conceded only 29 runs in the last five overs, with Lungi Ngidi, T Natarajan, and Mukesh Kumar being sensational. Pushed into batting first, RCB had a brisk start. Phil Salt looked dangerous from the get-go by carving Auqib Nabi Dar for a boundary in the very first over. Virat Kohli (19) joined the act with a signature aerial drive over mid-off against Mukesh Kumar, but his stay was cut short by Ngidi, as he mistimed a scrambled seam delivery to deep cover. Salt continued his onslaught to reach his second fifty of the season with a massive six over long-off against Kuldeep Yadav in the ninth over. But the introduction of spin turned the tide in DCs favour. Axar Patel had Devdutt Padikkal holing out to long-on, while Kuldeep Yadav delivered a body blow in the 11th over when he had Salt flat-batting to long-off, and Mukesh doubled it by having in-form Rajat Patidar edge behind to KL Rahul. Tim David provided a brief spark in RCBs innings by smashing 26 off 17 balls, including a flat-batted six off Ngidi that brought up his 1000th IPL run. But Axar struck again by dismissing David, whose leading edge was caught by the short third man, while Romario Shepherd was trapped lbw by Kuldeep as RCB went from 110/3 to 149/6. The final two overs saw DCs pacers assert total dominance. Natarajan was exceptional in the 19th over, firing in pinpoint yorkers and slower bouncers to concede just two runs. The 20th over summed up RCBs frustrations - Krunal Pandya was run out after a miscommunication on a wide delivery, while Jitesh Sharma holed out to long-off against an accurate slower cutter from Ngidi. DC were primed to complete the chase, but after some nervy moments, they got over the line thanks to Rahul, Stubbs, and Miller. But Axar struck again by dismissing David, whose leading edge was caught by the short third man, while Romario Shepherd was trapped lbw by Kuldeep as RCB went from 110/3 to 149/6. The final two overs saw DCs pacers assert total dominance. Natarajan was exceptional in the 19th over, firing in pinpoint yorkers and slower bouncers to concede just two runs. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Royal Challengers Bengaluru 175/8 in 20 overs (Phil Salt 63, Tim David 26; Axar Patel 2-18, Kuldeep Yadav 2-32) lost to Delhi Capitals 179/4 in 19.5 overs (Tristan Stubbs 60 not out, KL Rahul 57; Bhuvneshwar Kumar 3-26, Krunal Pandya 1-24) by six wickets Article Source: IANS
Tim David scripts history, becomes second-fastest player after Russell to...
Australias Tim David became the second-fastest to 1,000 IPL runs, reaching the mark in 560 balls during RCBs clash against Delhi Capitals. Despite his milestone, RCB posted 175/8 and lost by six wickets. KL Rahul (57) and Tristan Stubbs (60*) led DCs chase, while David Miller finished with late sixes to seal the win.
India Summons Iran Envoy Over Incident Of Firing At Ships In Strait Of Hormuz
NEW DELHI, Apr 18: India on Saturday summoned Iranian envoy Mohammad Fathali after two Indian vessels had to reverse course in the Strait of Hormuz following an incident of firing by Irans Revolutionary Guards, authoritative sources said. A strong protest was lodged with the ambassador over the incident, they said. There is no official word yet on summoning Fathali to the external affairs ministry. Several commercial vessels tried to cross the Strait of Hormuz after Iran on Friday announced that [] The post India Summons Iran Envoy Over Incident Of Firing At Ships In Strait Of Hormuz appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
IPL 2026: Rahul, Stubbs, Miller Power DC To Tense Six-wicket Win Over RCB
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: David Miller clobbered two massive sixes in a final-over heist as Delhi Capitals broke their two-game losing streak in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 with a tense six-wicket victory over defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday. Previously, RCBs aggressive intent only yielded 175/8 as their middle-order struggled against DCs fantastic death overs bowling masterclass. Chasing 176 on a surface that grew increasingly sluggish, DC reached the target with a ball to spare, exorcising the ghosts of that one-run loss suffered at the hands of the Gujarat Titans. While birthday boy KL Rahul (57) and Tristan Stubbs (60 no out) laid the foundation, it was Miller who provided the finishing flourish by smashing Romario Shepherd two sixes and a four in the 20th over when 15 runs were required. The result also ends RCBs two-game winning run, with this also being their first loss at home in the season. The chase began disastrously for DC as Bhuvneshwar Kumar produced a powerplay masterclass. He trapped Pathum Nissanka plumb lbw in the first over before returning to remove Karun Nair and Sameer Rizvi with outswingers. Reduced to 18/3, DC looked down and out before local hero Rahul took charge. Rahul, who boasts a staggering average of 69.9 against RCB, carted Josh Hazlewood for 14 runs in the fifth over with a flick of the wrists to clip over mid-wicket for six and ramping over the keeper for four being standout shots. Alongside a composed Stubbs, Rahul rebuilt the innings with a 76-run stand and reached his half-century off 30 balls. But he fell shortly after by holing out to long-off against Krunal Pandya, leaving DC in the face of potential trouble. Stubbs took charge after Rahuls fall by hitting Rasikh Salam Dar and Suyash Sharma for two fours each down the ground. Captain Axar Patel played a vital cameo of 26 to keep the asking rate in check, but was forced to retire hurt due to severe cramps. His departure triggered a sensational squeeze from the RCB bowlers, as Krunal, Bhuvneshwar, and Hazlewood combined to concede just 13 runs across overs 15, 16, and 17, leaving DC needing 37 off the final 18 balls. Stubbs kept DC alive by reaching his fifty off 41 balls, but the equation narrowed to 15 runs needed off the final over, via him carting Bhuvneshwar and Rasikh for boundaries each. Patidar handed the ball to Romario Shepherd for his first over of the match. After a single and a leg-bye, Miller launched a low full-toss into the mid-wicket stand for six. He followed it with a magnificent lofted drive over extra-cover for another maximum, before finishing the game with a flick to the deep mid-wicket fence, fetching him the winning four and taking DC to victory under extreme pressure. His departure triggered a sensational squeeze from the RCB bowlers, as Krunal, Bhuvneshwar, and Hazlewood combined to concede just 13 runs across overs 15, 16, and 17, leaving DC needing 37 off the final 18 balls. Stubbs kept DC alive by reaching his fifty off 41 balls, but the equation narrowed to 15 runs needed off the final over, via him carting Bhuvneshwar and Rasikh for boundaries each. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Royal Challengers Bengaluru 175/8 in 20 overs (Phil Salt 63, Tim David 26; Axar Patel 2-18, Kuldeep Yadav 2-32) lost to Delhi Capitals 179/4 in 19.5 overs (Tristan Stubbs 60 not out, KL Rahul 57; Bhuvneshwar Kumar 3-26, Krunal Pandya 1-24) by six wickets Article Source: IANS
Luke Wood: IPLs Standard Closely Mirrors International Cricket
New Delhi, April 18: Luke Wood, a fast bowler playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL), believes that the leagues standard is closest to that of international cricket. The Gujarat Titans player expressed that participating in the IPL has been a childhood dream for him. Wood was acquired by the Gujarat Titans for 7.5 million ... Read more Luke Wood: IPLs Standard Closely Mirrors International Cricket
Jacqueline Fernandez moves court to turn approver in Rs 200 crore fraud case
Jacqueliene Fernandez recently moved a Delhi court to turn approver in a Rs 200 crore fraud case involving conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar. The actress told court that she too was a victim of his schemes
Tanker comes under fire from Iranian gunboats in Strait of Hormuz
New Delhi, Apr 18: A tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz has reported coming under fire from two gunboats operated by Irans Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said, reports BBC. According to the advisory, the incident occurred around 20 nautical miles north-east of Oman. The tanker and its crew are reported to be safe, with no immediate reports of casualties or major damage. In a separate development, at least two other merchant vessels have also reported being struck by gunfire while attempting to pass through the strait, according to three sources cited by Reuters as reported by the BBC. The incidents underscore rising security risks in the strategically crucial waterway, a key route for global oil shipments, amid heightened tensions in the region.
Central Ministers Meet to Address West Asia Crisis and Ensure National Security
New Delhi, April 18: The central government is closely monitoring the tense situation in West Asia and is taking precautions to handle any potential developments. In this context, a significant meeting of central ministers took place on Saturday in New Delhi. This was the fourth meeting of the informal ministerial group focused on the West ... Read more Central Ministers Meet to Address West Asia Crisis and Ensure National Security
Recruitment for 348 Positions for 10th Pass Youth, Apply by April 29
New Delhi, April 18: The Andaman and Nicobar Administrations Department of Environment and Forests has issued an official notification for the recruitment of 348 Group C positions, including industrial workers and other non-ministerial roles. These positions are based at the office of the Divisional Forest Officer located in Wimberlygunj, South Andaman. Among the 348 positions ... Read more Recruitment for 348 Positions for 10th Pass Youth, Apply by April 29
India-flagged vessel attacked in Strait of Hormuz, Delhi summons Iranian envoy: Source
An Indian vessel, the Sanmar Herald, faced an attack while navigating the Strait of Hormuz. The ship and its crew are reported safe. This incident follows reports of other merchant vessels being hit by gunfire. India has summoned Iran's ambassador regarding the event. Restrictions were reimposed on Saturday after a blockade was lifted.
All Indian Sailors in West Asia Safe; 2,373 Repatriated from Iran, Says Government
New Delhi, April 18: The government announced on Saturday that all Indian sailors in West Asia and the Gulf region are completely safe. In the last 24 hours, no unpleasant incidents have been reported involving any Indian-flagged vessels. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas stated that the Directorate General of Shipping has assisted in ... Read more All Indian Sailors in West Asia Safe; 2,373 Repatriated from Iran, Says Government
IPL 2026: Chennai Super Kings Win Toss, Elect To Bowl Against Sunrisers Hyderabad
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have won the toss and elected to bowl first against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Match 27 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Saturday. Dilshan Madushanka has come in place of Harsh Dubey in SRH, while Matthew Short replaced Akeal Hosein in CSK. SRH currently sit fourth on the points table, having secured two wins from five matches. Their season has been a bit inconsistent, but theyve managed important victories against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Rajasthan Royals (RR). With the advantage of playing at home, SRH will be looking to build on those positives and add two valuable points to their tally. On the other hand, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have regained some form after a difficult phase that saw them lose three matches in a row. Theyve responded well with consecutive wins over KKR and Delhi Capitals (DC). Despite this resurgence, CSK are still placed eighth in the standings, and the five-time champions will be aiming to keep the momentum going and move higher up the table with another strong performance. After winning the toss, CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad said, We are going to bowl first. Looks like a really good track, won't change much, so we look to chase. Good to be up from the bottom. From the second game, we started doing the basics right. The key is to be consistent. Last game, I felt Noor bowled really well, and it's good to have him back on track, and even Anshul bowling really well at the death. In your language, it looks like a belter, but we have to assess it. While after losing the toss, SRH skipper Ishan Kishan said, I think we would have batted first. Looks like a good wicket, so we want to put up a good total. You have to bat for the team and not for individual performances. We just have to take it game by game, and it doesn't matter where we are right now because it's a long tournament. I think the ball is going to move a bit in the beginning, and the batters have to watch the ball and play well. Dilshan Madushanka comes in for Harsh Dubey for more swing upfront. Playing XIs: Chennai Super Kings: Sanju Samson(wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Sarfaraz Khan, Shivam Dube, Dewald Brevis, Jamie Overton, Matthew Short, Anshul Kamboj, Noor Ahmad, Mukesh Choudhary, Gurjapneet Singh Impact substitutes: Ayush Mhatre, Kartik Sharma, Prashant Veer, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Matt Henry Chennai Super Kings: Sanju Samson(wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Sarfaraz Khan, Shivam Dube, Dewald Brevis, Jamie Overton, Matthew Short, Anshul Kamboj, Noor Ahmad, Mukesh Choudhary, Gurjapneet Singh Also Read: Live Cricket Score Impact substitutes: Smaran Ravichandran, Harsh Dubey, Dilshan Madhushanka, Liam Livingstone, Harshal Patel Article Source: IANS
Centres Conspiracy To Change Federal Structure Defeated: Priyanka Gandhi On Womens Quota Row
New Delhi, Apr 18: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday accused the Centre of conspiring to change the federal structure of the country in the garb of womens reservation and asserted that the defeat of the bill to amend the womens quota law in the Lok Sabha was a victory of democracy and opposition unity. Addressing a press conference here, the Congress general secretary underlined that the opposition was not against reservation for women and would support the Womens [] The post Centres Conspiracy To Change Federal Structure Defeated: Priyanka Gandhi On Womens Quota Row appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
IPL 2026: MS Dhoni Clicks Photos With Groundmen Ahead Of SRH Clash
Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) veteran MS Dhoni once again won hearts off the field with a touching gesture, as he was seen interacting and clicking pictures with the ground staff at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium ahead of their Indian Premier League (IPL) clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Saturday. In a video shared by CSK on social media, Dhoni can be seen warmly engaging with the groundsmen, exchanging smiles and posing for photographs, highlighting his humility and appreciation for the often-unsung contributors of the game. Meanwhile, Dhoni has not played a single match in the IPL 2026 as he suffered a calf injury during the practice session. However, he has travelled with the team for the first time in the season ahead of the SRH clash. Dhoni was recently seen batting in the nets, striking the ball cleanly and even clearing the ropes with ease. CSK shared a video on Instagram showing him in good touch, which only increased excitement among fans. It remains uncertain whether the 45-year-old will feature in Saturdays match. Meanwhile, Dhoni has not played a single match in the IPL 2026 as he suffered a calf injury during the practice session. However, he has travelled with the team for the first time in the season ahead of the SRH clash. Dhoni was recently seen batting in the nets, striking the ball cleanly and even clearing the ropes with ease. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Meanwhile, CSK have regained some form after a difficult start in the IPL 2026, which saw them lose three matches in a row. Theyve responded well with consecutive wins over KKR and Delhi Capitals (DC). Despite this resurgence, CSK are still placed eighth in the standings, and the five-time champions will be aiming to keep the momentum going and move higher up the table with another strong performance. Article Source: IANS
Rajya Sabha Achieves 109.87% Productivity in Budget Session
New Delhi, April 18: Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan announced that the recently concluded 270th session achieved a remarkable productivity rate of 109.87%. The session lasted for a total of 157 hours and 40 minutes. He informed members that with the conclusion of the 270th session, the Parliaments budget session has officially ended. Radhakrishnan noted ... Read more Rajya Sabha Achieves 109.87% Productivity in Budget Session
Separatist Shabir Shah Arrested in Terror Case, Sent to 10-Day NIA Remand
Shah, 72, was granted bail by the Supreme Court in a terror-funding case on March 12 and by a Delhi court in a money laundering case on March 28.
NEW DELHI, Apr 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the Congress and other parties will have to pay a price for not supporting the bill for the early implementation of the womens reservation and asked Union ministers to expose the oppositions anti-women mindset before the people, according to sources. At a Cabinet meeting, the prime minister reaffirmed his governments support and commitment to get the womens reservation implemented in the 2029 Lok Sabha elections. The sources also said [] The post At Cabinet Meeting, PM Modi Tells Ministers To Expose Oppositions Anti-Women Mindset Before People: Sources appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Smriti Irani Criticizes Congress Over Womens Reservation Bill Failure
New Delhi, April 18: Senior BJP leader Smriti Irani launched a strong attack on the opposition following the failure of the Womens Reservation Amendment Bill in Parliament. She stated that the Congress Party has never wanted women to receive 33% reservation. In a conversation in New Delhi, she emphasized that the tactics employed by the ... Read more Smriti Irani Criticizes Congress Over Womens Reservation Bill Failure
Golden Opportunity for Women: Recruitment for 51 Assistant Nurse Midwife Positions
New Delhi, April 18: The Andaman and Nicobar Health Department has officially announced the recruitment of 51 Assistant Nurse Midwife (ANM) positions for female candidates under Group C (non-ministerial). The online application process for these ANM positions commenced on April 16, with the deadline set for May 6. Eligible and interested candidates are encouraged to ... Read more Golden Opportunity for Women: Recruitment for 51 Assistant Nurse Midwife Positions
Iraq Resumes Oil Exports Amid Tensions in the Middle East
New Delhi, April 18: Iraq is set to restart oil exports from all fields within days. The announcement was made by Iraqs Oil Ministry, as reported by the state news agency INA on Saturday. According to four energy sources, Iraq resumed southern oil exports on Friday after a halt of over a month due to ... Read more Iraq Resumes Oil Exports Amid Tensions in the Middle East
Aadhaar Update Free Till June 14
New Delhi, April 18 (Daily Kiran): The Unique Identification Authority of India has issued an important update for Aadhaar card holders, especially those who have not updated their details in the last 10 years. The authority is currently offering a special facility to update Aadhaar documents online free of cost, but only for a limited ... Read more Aadhaar Update Free Till June 14
Political Turmoil Over Womens Reservation Bill: BJP Protests Outside Rahul Gandhis Residence
New Delhi, April 18: In response to the failure of the Womens Reservation Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha, BJP MPs led by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta staged a protest outside Rahul Gandhis residence on Saturday. Senior BJP leader Hema Malini also participated in the demonstration, where protesters burned an effigy of Gandhi. The ... Read more Political Turmoil Over Womens Reservation Bill: BJP Protests Outside Rahul Gandhis Residence
Tim David becomes 2nd fastest to score 1,000 runs in IPL
Tim David achieved a significant milestone on Saturday, becoming the second-fastest batter to score 1,000 Indian Premier League runs. He reached this mark during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's match against Delhi Capitals. David's impressive strike rate and consistent performance have been key for his team. The match saw RCB post 175/8, with Delhi Capitals bowlers taking multiple wickets.
Four terror suspects held in Delhi; IED seized
The four accused were caught with two remote-control toy cars, which they were assembling to carry out attacks in addition to IEDs, said the police
Government Reports Surge in LPG Cylinder Sales Amid Changing Global Conditions
New Delhi, April 18: The government announced on Saturday that over 1.725 million 5-kilogram LPG cylinders have been sold since March 23, amid evolving circumstances in West Asia. These smaller cylinders are specifically made available for migrant workers. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas stated that since April 3, public sector oil companies, known ... Read more Government Reports Surge in LPG Cylinder Sales Amid Changing Global Conditions
Deepak Hooda: From Controversy to Comeback in Indian Cricket
New Delhi, April 18: Fallen, but so what? I will rise and walk again. From ashes, I will emerge as fire. Breaking is not my nature; I will gather and unite. This time, I aim to soar higher than the sky. These lines perfectly encapsulate the journey of Indian cricketer Deepak Hooda. Once, after a ... Read more Deepak Hooda: From Controversy to Comeback in Indian Cricket
Why RCB Team Wearing Green Jersey: Why is the Royal Challengers Bangalore team wearing green jersey in the match against Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026?Why is the RCB team playing in green jerseys today?The Royal Challengers Bangalore team took the field wearing green jerseys for their match again...
NCW Issues Advisory to Combat Child Marriage Across India
New Delhi, April 18: Amid rising concerns over child marriage incidents in various parts of the country, the National Commission for Women (NCW) chairperson, Vijaya Rahatkar, has issued a directive to all Chief Secretaries of states and Union Territories. The advisory calls for immediate and coordinated actions to prevent child marriages. Rahatkar has also written ... Read more NCW Issues Advisory to Combat Child Marriage Across India
DC vs RCB Score IPL 2026: Royal Challengers Bangalore, batting first, scored 175 runs. Bangalore managed just 43 runs in the final seven overs. Tim David made history.Delhi Capitals need 176 runs to winRoyal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals Scorecard: Batting first, Royal Challeng...
Four AGMUT Cadre IFS Officers Transferred
NEW DELHI, Apr 18: Four Indian Forest Service officers of the AGMUT cadre in the rank of Deputy Conservator of Forests have been transferred to different segments. As per the order, Satyaprakash Singh and Atharva Tiwari have been posted to the Delhi segment, while Sandeep Divyajyoti Behera has been transferred to Jammu and Kashmir. Meanwhile, the tenure of Amit Gemawat in the Delhi segment on an SDR post has been extended for a period of one year. The post Four AGMUT Cadre IFS Officers Transferred appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
600 pc gas price spike due to Iran war lit fuse for worker strikes around Delhi
A wave of labour unrest has swept through the industrial belts of Uttar Pradesh and Haryana, with thousands of workers, many of them migrants, walking off factory floors to demand a minimum wage of Rs 20,000 a month, as soaring living costs driven in part by the Iran war push the costs to 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 .
Officials said that police used water cannons to disperse women protesters who were marching towards the Congress leaders residence
IPL 2026: Delhi Capitals Keep Royal Challengers Bengaluru To 175/8 Despite Salts Explosive 63
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: A disciplined death-overs bowling masterclass by Delhi Capitals ensured Royal Challengers Bengaluru were restricted to a competitive but seemingly under-par 175/8 in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 encounter at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday. Despite a blistering 63 off 38 balls from opener Phil Salt, laced with four boundaries and three sixes, RCB's innings stalled significantly in the second half as DC's bowlers conceded only eight runs in the final two overs while picking up two wickets. In all, DC conceded only 29 runs in the last five overs, while picking four wickets, with Lungi Ngidi, T. Natarajan, and Mukesh Kumar bowling sensational spells on a slow pitch. Pushed into batting first, RCB had a brisk start. Salt looked dangerous from the get-go by carving Auqib Nabi Dar for a boundary in the very first over. Virat Kohli (19) joined the act with a signature aerial drive over mid-off against Mukesh Kumar, but his stay was cut short by Ngidi, as he mistimed a scrambled seam delivery to deep cover. Salt continued his onslaught to reach his second fifty of the season with a massive six over long-off against Kuldeep Yadav in the ninth over. But the introduction of spin turned the tide in DCs favour. Axar Patel had Devdutt Padikkal holing out to long-on, while Kuldeep Yadav delivered a body blow in the 11th over when he had Salt flat-batting to long-off, and Mukesh doubled it by having in-form Rajat Patidar edge behind to KL Rahul. Tim David provided a brief spark in RCBs innings by smashing 26 off 17 balls, including a flat-batted six off Ngidi that brought up his 1000th IPL run. But Axar struck again by dismissing David, whose leading edge was caught by the short third man, while Romario Shepherd was trapped lbw by Kuldeep as RCB went from 110/3 to 149/6. The final two overs saw DCs pacers assert total dominance. Natarajan was exceptional in the 19th over, firing in pinpoint yorkers and slower bouncers to concede just two runs. The 20th over summed up RCBs frustrations - Krunal Pandya was run out after a miscommunication on a wide delivery, while Jitesh Sharma holed out to long-off against an accurate slower cutter from Ngidi. DC may be primed to complete the chase, but with the pitch not easy to bat on, and RCB having a strong bowling lineup, they have their task cut out. Brief scores: The 20th over summed up RCBs frustrations - Krunal Pandya was run out after a miscommunication on a wide delivery, while Jitesh Sharma holed out to long-off against an accurate slower cutter from Ngidi. DC may be primed to complete the chase, but with the pitch not easy to bat on, and RCB having a strong bowling lineup, they have their task cut out. Also Read: Live Cricket Score --IANS Article Source: IANS
IPL : Phil Salt's half-century powers RCB to 175 against DC in Bengaluru
Royal Challengers Bengaluru posted 175 for 8 against Delhi Capitals. Phil Salt top-scored with 63 runs. Delhi Capitals bowlers Lungi Ngidi, Kuldeep Yadav, and Axar Patel took two wickets each. RCB aims to extend their winning streak. DC seeks a victory after two consecutive losses. The match is set for an exciting chase.
Tim David denies single, falls next ball as costly blunder triggers RCB slide
Tim David's refusal of a single proved costly as Royal Challengers Bengaluru faltered in their chase against Delhi Capitals. David's dismissal for 26 off 17 balls, after turning down a run, marked a significant shift in momentum. Earlier, a disciplined bowling effort from Delhi restricted RCB to 175 for 8, despite a strong start from Phil Salt.
Four planning attacks at top Indian spots nabbed by Delhi Police
According to police, the accused were influenced by extremist ideology and were part of encrypted social media groups where radical content was shared
Separatist Shabir Shah Arrested In Terror Related Case, Send To 10-Day NIA Remand
JAMMU, Apr 18: Separatist leader Shabir Ahmad Shah was arrested by the NIA in connection with a three-decade-old terror case and remanded in the agencys custody for 10 days by a special court on Saturday, officials said. Shah was arrested by the Srinagar branch of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday in the 1996 case involving a terrorist attack on policemen during a militants funeral, and was produced before the Patiala House Court in Delhi which allowed a three-day [] The post Separatist Shabir Shah Arrested In Terror Related Case, Send To 10-Day NIA Remand appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Scorpions Coming Home India tour cancelled due to medical concerns, tickets to be refunded
Scorpions have pulled the plug on their Coming Home India tour, which was set to kick off on April 21 in Shillong, with stops in Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, and Mumbai
Govt calls Congress anti-women for defeat of womens quota bill in LS, vows to continue fight
NEW DELHI, Apr 18: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday termed the Congress anti-women for foiling the efforts to pass the womens reservation bill in Lok Sabha, and said the governments attempts to give women their rightful place in decision-making will continue. Addressing a press conference at the conclusion of the Budget session, the parliamentary affairs minister also said that while the government and the ruling alliance were sad that the womens reservation bill did not get the Lok Sabhas [] The post Govt calls Congress anti-women for defeat of womens quota bill in LS, vows to continue fight appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Govt Approves Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool With Sovereign Guarantee Of Rs 12,980 Cr
New Delhi, Apr 18: The government on Saturday approved a proposal to create a domestic insurance pool, Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMI pool), with a sovereign guarantee of Rs 12,980 crore to facilitate continuous maritime insurance coverage. The pool ensures that Indian trade continues to have access to affordable insurance for vessels carrying cargo from any international origin to Indian ports and vice versa, even when transiting volatile maritime corridors. This was informed by Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw [] The post Govt Approves Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool With Sovereign Guarantee Of Rs 12,980 Cr appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
