Mumbai Indians Triumph Over Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026 Opener
Mumbai, March 30: In an exciting start to IPL 2026, the Mumbai Indians (MI) secured a victory against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by six wickets at Wankhede Stadium. This marks MIs first win in the opening match of a season since 2012. Chasing a target of 221 runs, MI had a strong start thanks ... Read more Mumbai Indians Triumph Over Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026 Opener
Mumbai Indians break first-game jinx
Rickelton (81)and Rohit (78) power their 6-wicket win against KKR Mumbai: Mumbai Indians rode on blistering half-centuries from former skipper Rohit Sharma (78) and Ryan Rickelton (81) to comfortably beat Kolkata Knight Riders by six wickets thus breaking the hoodoo of not winning any of their opening games in last 13 editions of the IPL, []
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The Journey of Devika Rani: From Textile Engineer to Bollywoods First Lady Superstar
Mumbai, March 30: Main banke chidiya This song instantly evokes memories of the 1930s. The actress who captured hearts alongside Ashok Kumar in the film Achhut Kanya was Devika Rani. Known as the first lady superstar of Indian cinema, Devika Rani paved new paths for women in Bollywood during her time. She left her job ... Read more The Journey of Devika Rani: From Textile Engineer to Bollywoods First Lady Superstar
IPL 2026: 'Lord' Shardul Happy To Finally Play For MI, Shine On Home Ground
Kolkata Knight Riders: Shardul Thakur, who was a net bowler for the Mumbai Indians in their early years, celebrated his first match for the franchise with a three-wicket haul that helped them beat the Kolkata Knight Riders by six wickets at the Wankhede Stadium. Thakur has played for the Kings XI Punjab, Rising Pune Supergiants, Delhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders, Chennai Suoer Kings and Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL before being brought to his home town franchise after a swap deal with LSG. On Sunday, he justified that faith by claiming 3-39 that halted a rampaging KKR innings and helped MI restrict them to 220/4 in 20 overs. Rohit Sharma (78) and Ryan Rickelton (81) struck blazing half-centuries to help the Mumbai Indians romp to a six-wicket win against KKR in Match 2 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, ending their embarrassing streak of not winning their opening match in 13 seasons. Thakur, who was named Player of the Match for his effort, said he likes to take up challenges, and Sunday presented such a situation. I've said this before, I like challenges. This was a challenging situation, especially in the sixth over. Because you expect Boult or Bumrah to get early wickets, but that didn't happen. So it was challenging coming in and bowling that sixth over. Challenges are what have made me. This ground has given me both bitter and sweet memories, said Thakur in the post-match presentation. He said that playing for the Mumbai Indians is special for him as it allows him to play at his home ground. To come and play for MI is special. To come and play on my home ground. I was a net bowler and an upcoming boy in the early years, quietly making my mark. Since then, it was always going to happen, and it's finally happened. So it feels special. I'll be very happy if I stay here [for my career]. It's my home city. The kind of backing I have got here is amazing. To trade me from LSG and play me in my first game, he said. He said that playing for the Mumbai Indians is special for him as it allows him to play at his home ground. Also Read: Live Cricket Score I like them because people give that name with love. So it's not really a 'meme' meme. Just a way for people to show love, he added. Article Source: IANS
Hardik Pandya Celebrates Long-Awaited Victory in Season Opener
Mumbai, March 30: The Mumbai Indians (MI) kicked off their campaign in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 with a resounding victory. On Sunday, they defeated the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by six wickets, marking their first win in an IPL season opener since 2012. Captain Hardik Pandya expressed the teams relief and excitement about ... Read more Hardik Pandya Celebrates Long-Awaited Victory in Season Opener
Both Calves: KKR Captain Ajinkya Rahane Reveals Extent Of Injury After Limping Off Against MI
Ajinkya Rahane was forced to miss most of the second half of the IPL 2026 clash between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders on Sunday.
Sonam Kapoor Welcomes Second Child, A Baby Boy
Mumbai, March 30: Actress Sonam Kapoor celebrated a special day on Sunday as she welcomed her second child, a baby boy. She shared the joyous news on social media. Sonam is now a mother of two. In her Instagram post, she expressed her gratitude, saying, With immense thankfulness and full hearts, we are thrilled to ... Read more Sonam Kapoor Welcomes Second Child, A Baby Boy
Indian Premier League: Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya was elated as his team ended a 13-year-old winless streak in season-openers in the Indian Premier League and hailed his predecessor Rohit Sharma for his majestic knock that set their six-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders on Sunday. Rohit Sharma hammered a fabulous 78 and shared a 148-run partnership with Ryan Rickelton (81) as the Mumbai Indians scored 224/4 in 19.2 overs to overhaul KKR's score of 220/4 built on half-centuries by Ajinkya Rahane (67) and Angkrish Raghuvanshi (51) and win their season-opener for the first time since 2012. Obviously, it's been a long wait [to win the season opener]. Every time we wanted to start the season on a high note. The whole group is very glad we were able to do it, Pandya said in the post-match presentation at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. Pandya admitted that chasing big totals is now easier in T20s and said modern cricket, batting-friendly wickets play a key role in that. He gave credit to his bowlers for not letting KKR reach 240 or 250. Credit to the bowlers, not letting KKR fly away to 240s or 250s. Those become tough targets, but 220 is always chaseable, he said. Pandya was effusive in praise for Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton for their brilliant half-centuries that made the victory possible. Rohit and Rickelton were outstanding. Ryan has done very well for us last year. And Quinny (Quinton de Kock) is a top man. He understood that we are backing the man and having continuity. Glad it worked. He hailed his former India and Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma for making batting look easy at this age. Whenever I see Ro play some shots, it opens everyone's mouth. Nothing short of excellent, nothing short of outstanding, he said. He hailed his former India and Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma for making batting look easy at this age. Also Read: Live Cricket Score I told him, enough hopping franchises. You have to be here for the rest of your career. The way he outsmarts batters, the way he bowls, brilliant, said Pandya. Article Source: IANS
IPL 2026: Shardul Thakur Shines as Mumbai Indians Claim Victory
Mumbai, March 30: In the opening match of IPL 2026, the Mumbai Indians (MI) kicked off their campaign with a resounding victory. Thanks to explosive innings from Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton, MI defeated the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by six wickets at Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. Shardul Thakur played a crucial role with his ... Read more IPL 2026: Shardul Thakur Shines as Mumbai Indians Claim Victory
Rickelton, Rohit, Shardul break Mumbai's first-game jinx
MI win their first game of an IPL season for the first time since 2012
Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton Hammer KKR, Carry MI To First IPL Opening Game Win In 14 Years
Mumbai Indians rode on blistering half-centuries from former skipper Rohit Sharma (78) and Ryan Rickelton (81) to comfortably beat Kolkata Knight Riders by six wickets in their IPL 2026 clash.
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IPL 2026: Mumbai Indians power to six-wicket win over KKR
Mumbai: Mumbai Indians rode on blistering half-centuries from former skipper Rohit Sharma (78) and Ryan Rickelton (81) to comfortably beat Kolkata Knight Riders by six wickets thus breaking the hoodoo of not winning any of their opening games in last 13 editions of the IPL, here on Sunday. While they had lost each of their 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 .
Kolkata Knight Riders: Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton blazed to half-centuries after Shardul Thakur claimed 3-39 in his first match for the franchise as Mumbai Indians defeated Kolkata Knight Riders to win their season-opener after 13 years in the Indian Premier League on Sunday. After pacer Shardul Thakur claimed a wicket each in his first three overs to apply the brakes on rampaging KKR, who went on to post 220/4 with skipper Ajinkya Rahane (67) and Angkrish Raghuvanshi (51) scoring half-centuries, Rohit Sharma struck a majestic 78 off 38 balls, and Rickelton blasted 81 off 43 balls as the Mumbai Indians reached won by six wickets in Match 2 of IPL 2026. Chasing 221, the Mumbai Indians rode on a brilliant opening partnership between Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton to cruise to 224/4 in 19.1 overs to secure their first victory in a season-opener since 2012, at the Wankhede Stadium. It was vintage Rohit Sharma as the former captain turned back the clock with a sensational innings, just when everyone was thinking till when he would continue to play in T20 after quitting it at the international stage. Rohit Sharma hammered a 23-ball fifty, his fastest in IPL, hitting three fours and five sixes as he gave the team a brilliant start. He also became the fourth batter to score a half-century of 50-plus scores in IPL. This was Rohit's 50th half-century in 268 IPL matches, joining the club led by Virat Kohli (73, 261 matches), David Warner (66 in 184) and Shikhar Dhawan (53 in 221). Rickelton raced to his fifty off 24 balls, hitting two fours and six maximums as he matched Rohit shot for shot. Rohit, who hammered six fours and as many sixes in a majestic knock that took the stuffing out of the KKR bowling, got out while trying to slog Vaibhav Arora in the 12th over, but managed to top-edge it, and Anukul Roy hung on to a superb catch, running back from mid-on and had to put in a full-length dive to hold on to that. The 38-year-old and Rickelton smashed 148 runs for their opening wicket partnership off 72 balls, giving Mumbai a fabulous start. Though India's T20 World Cup-winning Suryakumar Yadav did not contribute much, coming in as an Impact Substitute for his teammate Jasprit Bumrah. Surya struck three fours in his eight-ball 16. Rickelton continued to torment KKR as he hit two fours and two more sixes before getting out for 81 off 43 balls, before he was run out to a direct hit by Anukul Roy, blocked by Muzarabani as he tried to get to the non-striker end after Tilak Varma refused a call for second. Mumbai were 184/3 in the 16th over and firmly on the road to victory. Though Tilak Varma was out for 20 trying to seal victory with a big one, skipper Hardik Pandya (18 not out) helped them cross the line with a four in the final over. Earlier, after a quiet first two overs, the KKR opening pair of Rahane, on his home ground, and Finn Allen exploded into action as they hammered 54 runs in 18 balls as the team raced to their first fifty against the Mumbai Indians, reaching the mark in 23 balls. The carnage started when Hardik Pandya introduced Afghan mystery spinner AM Ghazanfar, and the bowler was smashed for 17 runs in his first over, with Allen walloping him for two sixes and a four. Things got worse in the next over as Rahane hammered back-to-back sixes off Pandya in the first two balls of the fourth over, while Allen struck the Mumbai Indian captain boundaries off successive balls to end it as KKR blasted 26 runs from the over, racing to fifty in just 23 balls. Shardul Thakur, making his debut for MI in his home town, made the breakthrough in the sixth over, getting Allen (37, 17b, 6x4, 2x6) caught at long-on with a slower delivery as KKR ended the Power-play at 78/1. Allen and Rahane raised 69 runs for the opening wicket, laying the foundation for a big total. Cameron Green's first innings as the costliest overseas player ever in IPL history lasted only 10 balls and fetched 18 runs as Thakur took the pace off a delivery that bounced a bit, and Green's slap-shot went down the throat of Sherfane Rutherford at deep cover. Rahane and Green added 40 runs for the second wicket. Rahane continued the good work from the other end as he cruised to his fifty in 27 balls, hitting three boundaries and four maximums. The fall of two wickets slowed down Rahane as he tried to build another partnership with Angkrish Raghuvanshi, but that did not materialise as the skipper was next to fall. Thakur picked up his third wicket of the night as Rahane went inside-out on a cross-seam full delivery outside off and toe-ended it to Pandya at cover, back-tracking to take a simple catch. KKR lost momentum after that, but Raghuvanshi pulled them back again by hitting Ghazanfar for a four, dropped by Rohit Sharma near the long-on boundary rope, and six straight down in the next ball to add more insult to injury. He struck Thakur for a six in the 17th over before Rinku Singh struck a four three balls later as they raised 50 runs for the fourth wicket partnership. Raghuvanshi reached his fifty off 28 balls, hitting six fours and two sixes before slicing Pandya in the air to Tilak Varma as KKR crossed the 200-run mark. KKR lost momentum after that, but Raghuvanshi pulled them back again by hitting Ghazanfar for a four, dropped by Rohit Sharma near the long-on boundary rope, and six straight down in the next ball to add more insult to injury. He struck Thakur for a six in the 17th over before Rinku Singh struck a four three balls later as they raised 50 runs for the fourth wicket partnership. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Kolkata Knight Riders 220/4 in 20 overs (Ajinkya Rahane 67, Angkrish Raghuvanshi 51, Finn Allen 37, Rinku Singh 33 not out; Shardul Thakur 3-39) lost to Mumbai Indians 224/4 in 19.1 overs (Ryan Rickelton 81, Rohit Sharma 78; Kartik Tyagi 1-43) by six wickets. Article Source: IANS
IPL 2026: Rohit, Rickelton Fifties Help MI Beat KKR, End Season-opener Jinx
Kolkata Knight Riders: Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton struck blazing half-centuries to help the Mumbai Indians romp to a six-wicket win against Kolkata Knight Riders in Match 2 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, ending their embarrassing streak of not winning their opening match in 13 seasons. After pacer Shardul Thakur had claimed 3-39 to halt a rampaging KKR with skipper Ajinkya Rahane (67) and Angkrish Raghuvanshi (51) scoring half-centuries, Rohit Sharma struck a majestic 78 off 38 balls, and Rickelton blasted 81 off 43 balls as the Mumbai Indians reached 224/4 in 19.1 overs to secure their first victory in a season-opener since 2012. It was vintage Rohit Sharma as the former captain turned back the clock with a sensational innings, just when everyone was thinking till when he would continue to play in T20 after quitting it at the international stage. Rohit Sharma hammered a 23-ball fifty, his fastest in IPL, hitting three fours and five sixes as he gave the team a brilliant start. He also became the fourth batter to score a half-century of 50-plus scores in IPL. This was Rohit's 50th half-century in 268 IPL matches, joining the club led by Virat Kohli (73, 261 matches), David Warner (66 in 184) and Shikhar Dhawan (53 in 221). After two steady overs in which Rohit scored 12 runs off eight balls, the former India captain launched into the KKR bowlers. Rohit first pulled Vaibhav Arora into the stands before his opening partner, Ryan Rickelton, deposited Arora for back-to-back sixes. Rohit's second six came when he backed away and scythed Blessings Muzarabani over deep backward point. The third came when Rohit backed away and scythed Muzarabani over deep backward point. He scored three more sixes, lofting Varun Chakravarthy over covers and then helping him over square-leg. Another six against Impact substitute Kartik Tyagi, hitting him for a six as the Mumbai Indians storm to 80 for no loss in the Power-play. At the other end, Rickelton raced to his fifty off 24 balls, hitting two fours and six maximums as he matched Rohit shot for shot. Rohit, who scored three fours and one six after reaching his fifty, was the first to get out, trying to slog Arora in the 12th over, but managing to top-edge it, and Anukul Roy hung on to a superb catch, running back from mid-on and had to put in a full-length dive to hold on to that. The 38-year-old scored a superb 78 off 38 balls, hitting six boundaries and as many maximums. Rohit and Rickelton smashed 148 runs for the opening wicket partnership off 72 balls, giving Mumbai a fabulous start. Though India's T20 World Cup-winning Suryakumar Yadav did not contribute much, coming in as an Impact Substitute for his teammate Jasprit Bumrah. Surya struck three fours in his eight-ball 16. Rickelton continued to torment KKR as he hit two fours and two more sixes before getting out for 81 off 43 balls, before he was run out to a direct hit by Anukul Roy, blocked by Muzarabani as he tried to get to the non-striker end after Tilak Varma refused a call for second. Mumbai were 184/3 in the 16th over and firmly on the road to victory. Though Tilak Varma was out for 20 trying to seal victory with a big one, skipper Hardik Pandya (18 not out) helped them cross the line with a four in the final over. KKR's efforts in the field were hampered a bit by the absence of skipper Rahane, who went off the field after suffering cramps. Though Tilak Varma was out for 20 trying to seal victory with a big one, skipper Hardik Pandya (18 not out) helped them cross the line with a four in the final over. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Kolkata Knight Riders 220/4 in 20 overs (Ajinkya Rahane 67, Angkrish Raghuvanshi 51, Finn Allen 37, Rinku Singh 33 not out; Shardul Thakur 3-39) lost to Mumbai Indians 224/4 in 19.1 overs (Ryan Rickelton 81, Rohit Sharma 78; Kartik Tyagi 1-43) by six wickets. Article Source: IANS
Mumbai Indians secured a significant victory over Kolkata Knight Riders. Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton's powerful batting performances guided Mumbai to chase down a target of 221. This win marks the end of their long-standing opening match losing streak in the IPL. Ajinkya Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi scored half-centuries for Kolkata.
Dhurandhar 2 fame Sara Arjun turns heads at Wankhede for MI vs KKR - Watch
Actress Sara Arjun graced the Wankhede Stadium with her family, witnessing Mumbai Indians' thrilling six-wicket IPL victory over Kolkata Knight Riders. This win marked MI's first opening-game success since 2012, fueled by stellar performances from Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton. KKR's strong total was overcome by MI's dominant batting, delighting fans and celebrity guests alike.
IPL 2026: Rohit, Rickelton Power MI To 6-Wicket Victory Over KKR
This was Mumbai Indians' first opening round win after 13 seasons
Tripura CM Manik Saha Confident of BJPs Victory in Silchar Constituency
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Rohit Sharma Hits Milestone Half-Century in IPL 2026
Mumbai, March 29: Mumbai Indians opener Rohit Sharma delivered a spectacular performance in the second match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. On Sunday at Wankhede Stadium, Rohit scored 78 runs off just 38 balls, featuring 6 sixes and as many fours against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). This marked his 50th half-century in IPL ... Read more Rohit Sharma Hits Milestone Half-Century in IPL 2026
Rohit Sharma hammered a spectacular half-century to put Mumbai Indians (MI) on course for victory against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their IPL 2026 clash.
Rohit Sharma scripts history with 50th IPL fifty, joins Virat Kohli in elite list
Rohit Sharma's magnificent 78 off 39 balls powered Mumbai Indians' chase against KKR, marking his 50th IPL half-century. He partnered with Ryan Rickelton for a record 148-run opening stand, setting the tone for a strong pursuit of KKR's 221. Despite falling short of a century, Sharma's innings was crucial in keeping MI ahead of the required rate.
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IPL 2026: Vintage Rohit Scores His Fastest Fifty In IPL History
Indian Premier League: Just when everyone was thinking till when he would continue, Mumbai Indians legend Rohit Sharma turned back the clock in his first match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, scoring his fastest fifty in the league, reaching the mark in 23 balls against the Kolkata Knight Riders at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. Former Mumbai Indians captain Rohit, who has won five IPL titles so far, scored his 50th fifty-plus score in the IPL, becoming the fourth batter to do so in the 19 editions of the league. This is his fastest half-century in IPL so far. His previous fastest was off 25 balls, which came against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the 2015 final at Eden Gardens. Rohit scored his fifty off 23 balls, hammering three boundaries and five maximums, going after the KKR bowling in typical Rohit Sharma style. He became the fourth batter to score a half-century of 50-plus scores in IPL history. This was Rohit's 50th half-century in 268 IPL matches, joining the club led by Virat Kohli (73, 261 matches), David Warner (66 in 184) and Shikhar Dhawan (53 in 221). Rohit scored his fifty off 23 balls, hammering three boundaries and five maximums, going after the KKR bowling in typical Rohit Sharma style. He became the fourth batter to score a half-century of 50-plus scores in IPL history. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Their third six came when Rohit backed away and scythed Blessings Muzarabani over deep backward point. Rohit Sharma scored three more sixes, lofting Varun Chakravarthy over covers and then helping him over square-leg. Another six against Impact substitute Kartik Tyagi, hitting him for a six as Mumbai Indians storm to 80 for no loss in the Power-play. Article Source: IANS
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Ajinkya Rahane Breaks Gautam Gambhirs 10-Year Record in IPL 2026
Mumbai, March 29: In the second match of IPL 2026, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Ajinkya Rahane delivered an outstanding half-century against the Mumbai Indians (MI). With this performance, Rahane shattered a decade-old record set by former KKR captain Gautam Gambhir. During the match held at Wankhede Stadium on Sunday, Rahane opened the innings for ... Read more Ajinkya Rahane Breaks Gautam Gambhirs 10-Year Record in IPL 2026
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IPL 2026: Huge Toss Controversy Hits Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders Clash. Watch
After MI captain Hardik Pandya flipped the coin, a broadcast glitch caught the attention of fans on social media.
Watch: Huge Toss Row Hits Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders Clash
After MI captain Hardik Pandya flipped the coin, a broadcast glitch caught the attention of fans on social media.
Watch: Rohit Sharma Makes Massive Blunder, Drops Costly Catch Against KKR To Leave Fans In Shock
Mumbai Indians (MI) star Rohit Sharma dropped a costly catch against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their IPL 2026 clash, which came back to haunt his team.
IPL 2026: Rahane, Raghuvanshi Fifties Power KKR To 220/4 Against MI
Skipper Ajinkya Rahane: Skipper Ajinkya Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi scored half-centuries as Kolkata Knight Riders reached 220/4 in 20 overs in a start-stop-start innings against Mumbai Indians in their opening match of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday. Asked to bat first, Rahane provided the early impetus to the KKR innings with a 40-ball 67, while Raghuvanshi provided the late finish with a 28-ball 51 after the Mumbai Indians had fought back with a three-wicket burst by Shardul Thakur (3-39). Raghuvanshi and Rinku Singh (33* off 21 balls) shared a 60-run partnership for the fourth wicket that helped KKR recover from the mid-innings slump to reach what is being considered a par score. After a quiet first two overs, the KKR opening pair of Rahane, on his home ground, and Finn Allen exploded into action as they hammered 54 runs in 18 balls as the team raced to their first fifty against the Mumbai Indians, reaching the mark in 23 balls. The carnage started when Hardik Pandya introduced Afghan mystery spinner AM Ghazanfar, and the bowler was smashed for 17 runs in his first over, with Allen walloping him for two sixes and a four. Things got worse in the next over as Rahane hammered back-to-back sixes off Pandya in the first two balls of the fourth over, while Allen struck the Mumbai Indian captain boundaries off successive balls to end it as KKR blasted 26 runs from the over, racing to fifty in just 23 balls. Shardul Thakur, making his debut for MI in his home town, made the breakthrough in the sixth over, getting Allen (37, 17b, 6x4, 2x6) caught at long-on with a slower delivery as KKR ended the Power-play at 78/1. Allen and Rahane raised 69 runs for the opening wicket, laying the foundation for a big total. Cameron Green's first innings as the costliest overseas player ever in IPL history lasted only 10 balls and fetched 18 runs as Thakur took the pace off a delivery that bounced a bit, and Green's slap-shot went down the throat of Sherfane Rutherford at deep cover. Rahane and Green added 40 runs for the second wicket. Rahane continued the good work from the other end as he cruised to his fifty in 27 balls, hitting three boundaries and four maximums. The fall of two wickets slowed down Rahane as he tried to build another partnership with Angkrish Raghuvanshi, but that did not materialise as the skipper was next to fall. Thakur picked up his third wicket of the night as Rahane went inside-out on a cross-seam full delivery outside off and toe-ended it to Pandya at cover, back-tracking to take a simple catch. KKR lost momentum after that, but Raghuvanshi pulled them back again by hitting Ghazanfar for a four, dropped by Rohit Sharma near the long-on boundary rope, and six straight down in the next ball to add more insult to injury. He struck Thakur for a six in the 17th over before Rinku Singh struck a four three balls later as they raised 50 runs for the fourth wicket partnership. Raghuvanshi reached his fifty off 28 balls, hitting six fours and two sixes before slicing Pandya in the air to Tilak Varma as KKR crossed the 200-run mark. KKR lost momentum after that, but Raghuvanshi pulled them back again by hitting Ghazanfar for a four, dropped by Rohit Sharma near the long-on boundary rope, and six straight down in the next ball to add more insult to injury. He struck Thakur for a six in the 17th over before Rinku Singh struck a four three balls later as they raised 50 runs for the fourth wicket partnership. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Kolkata Knight Riders 220/4 in 20 overs (Ajinkya Rahane 67, Angkrish Raghuvanshi 51, Finn Allen 37, Rinku Singh 33 not out; Shardul Thakur 3-39) against Mumbai Indians. Article Source: IANS
IPL 2026: KKR Sets Challenging Target of 221 Runs Against MI
Mumbai, March 29: The second match of IPL 2026 is taking place at Mumbais Wankhede Stadium, featuring the Mumbai Indians (MI) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Batting first, KKR has set a formidable target of 221 runs for MI. MI captain Hardik Pandya won the toss and opted to bowl first. KKR got off to ... Read more IPL 2026: KKR Sets Challenging Target of 221 Runs Against MI
Rohit Sharma shell-shocked after dropping sitter off Raghuvanshi - Watch
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Remembering Vijaypat Singhania: A Legacy of Excellence and Service
Mumbai, March 29: Maharashtras Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Vijaypat Singhania, former chairman of the Raymond Group and Padma Bhushan awardee. He remarked that today marks the end of an era. In a conversation with the media, Deputy CM Shinde stated that the demise of such a prominent ... Read more Remembering Vijaypat Singhania: A Legacy of Excellence and Service
Sunil Narine Becomes Most-Capped Foreign Player in IPL History
Mumbai, March 29: In a thrilling encounter, the Mumbai Indians won the toss against the Kolkata Knight Riders in the second match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 and opted to bowl first. This match marked a significant milestone for KKRs all-rounder Sunil Narine, who became the foreign player with the most IPL matches ... Read more Sunil Narine Becomes Most-Capped Foreign Player in IPL History
IPL 2026 LIVE: KKR's Allen, Rahane Start Off With A Bang; MI Under Pressure
Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders LIVE Score, IPL 2026: Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya won the toss and opted to bowl first against Kolkata Knight Riders.
'Its Extremely Important': Mbappe Shuts Down Doubts, Reaffirms Real Madrid Commitment
Kolkata Knight Riders: Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya won the toss and elected to bowl first against Kolkata Knight Riders in their opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday. Mumbai got a boost on the eve of the match as pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah rejoined the squad after a short dash to the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru for a consultation. Bumrah was among the first to mark his run-up. Both Quinton de Kock and Ryan Rickelton took the gloves for practice, but in the end, the younger South African left-handed batter/wicketkeeper got the nod ahead of his senior countryman. Afghanistan mystery spinner AM Ghazanfar was handed his debut cap before the MI squad got into a huddle, which included the legendary Sachin Tendulkar. Sherfane Rutherford, who received his MI cap from compatriot and team legend Kieron Pollard, is making his debut with Shardul Thakur. Cameron Green, the costliest overseas player ever after KKR picked him for INR 25.20 crore, will also be playing his first match for KKR along with Finn Allen and Blessing Muzarabani, the Zimbabwe pacer who made a last-minute switch from Pakistan Super League to IPL. Pandya said the pitch looks greener than usual, and so they want to have the first use of the pitch. Looks like a good pitch. Pitch looks greener than we're used to, so I just want to see how it does. This is our fortress, whole crowd is here to support us, so we want to play good cricket and entertain them. Jassi is going to be there, he said. KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane, too, was surprised by the amount of grass on the pitch and said they would have also bowled first. Playing XIs: KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane, too, was surprised by the amount of grass on the pitch and said they would have also bowled first. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Kolkata Knight Riders: Finn Allen, Ajinkya Rahane (capt), Cameron Green, Angkrish Raghuvanshi (wk), Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Sunil Narine, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakravarthy, Blessing Muzarabani Article Source: IANS
IPL 2026: Focus On Ghazanfar, Cameron Green As MI Elect To Bowl Against KKR
Kolkata Knight Riders: Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya won the toss and elected to bowl first against Kolkata Knight Riders in their opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday. Mumbai got a boost on the eve of the match as pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah rejoined the squad after a short dash to the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru for a consultation. Bumrah was among the first to mark his run-up. Both Quinton de Kock and Ryan Rickelton took the gloves for practice, but in the end, the younger South African left-handed batter/wicketkeeper got the nod ahead of his senior countryman. Afghanistan mystery spinner AM Ghazanfar was handed his debut cap before the MI squad got into a huddle, which included the legendary Sachin Tendulkar. Sherfane Rutherford, who received his MI cap from compatriot and team legend Kieron Pollard, is making his debut with Shardul Thakur. Cameron Green, the costliest overseas player ever after KKR picked him for INR 25.20 crore, will also be playing his first match for KKR along with Finn Allen and Blessing Muzarabani, the Zimbabwe pacer who made a last-minute switch from Pakistan Super League to IPL. Pandya said the pitch looks greener than usual, and so they want to have the first use of the pitch. Looks like a good pitch. Pitch looks greener than we're used to, so I just want to see how it does. This is our fortress, whole crowd is here to support us, so we want to play good cricket and entertain them. Jassi is going to be there, he said. KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane, too, was surprised by the amount of grass on the pitch and said they would have also bowled first. Playing XIs: KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane, too, was surprised by the amount of grass on the pitch and said they would have also bowled first. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Kolkata Knight Riders: Finn Allen, Ajinkya Rahane (capt), Cameron Green, Angkrish Raghuvanshi (wk), Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Sunil Narine, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakravarthy, Blessing Muzarabani Article Source: IANS
No Suryakumar Yadav in MI XI as Hardik Pandya opts to bowl vs KKR
Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya won the toss and chose to bowl against Kolkata Knight Riders at Wankhede Stadium, citing a greener pitch. Suryakumar Yadav is absent from the starting XI, expected as an Impact Player. MI aims to break their opening match losing streak since 2012, with debut caps for Ghazanfar and Rutherford.
IPL 2026, MI vs KKR LIVE: Mumbai Indians Wins Toss, Opts To Bowl
It has been a while since Mumbai Indians, the joint most successful team in the IPL, laid their hands on a trophy which they claimed five times between 2013-2020
Amit Shah targets Congress at a rally, showcases Assam development push
Amit Shah criticised the Indian National Congress during a rally in Dhekiajuli, highlighting the BJP governments efforts in boosting infrastructure, investment, and peace in Assam. He credited leadership under Narendra Modi and Himanta Biswa Sarma for major development and stability gains
Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders LIVE Score, IPL 2026: Five-time champions MI take on three-time winners KKR in a blockbuster Super Sunday clash in IPL 2026.
How IndiGo is boosting connectivity from Navi Mumbai airport
IndiGo, India's leading airline, is set to expand its operations from Navi Mumbai International Airport.
Varun Dhawan Shares Life Lessons from His Fathers ICU Experience
Mumbai, March 29: Varun Dhawan is known as one of Bollywoods most vibrant stars, bringing energy to every role he plays. Recently, he faced a challenging time as he watched his ailing father in the ICU. However, that moment became a source of immense strength for him. In a recent Instagram story, Varun opened up ... Read more Varun Dhawan Shares Life Lessons from His Fathers ICU Experience
One killed, 10 injured as mini-bus strikes motorists in Eastern Afghanistan
The incident adds to a series of recent road accidents across Afghanistan, including fatal crashes in Jawzjan, Baghlan, and Badakhshan provinces. Officials continue to urge adherence to traffic rules as accidents remain frequent due to poor road conditions, reckless driving, and limited infrastructure.
IPL 2026 MI VS KKR Live Streaming: How to watch epic clash live in US, UK, Canada
IPL 2026 Mumbai Indians (MI) vs Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) live streaming channel details, match timing, and how global viewers can watch the clash online across the US, UK and Canada.
Consumer Commission Orders Ola Electric to Replace or Refund Defective Scooters
Mumbai, March 29: The consumer commission in Thane has directed the two-wheeler EV company, Ola Electric, to either replace a defective electric scooter or issue a refund to the customer. The commission issued this order due to serious irregularities in service and unfair trade practices. The district consumer dispute redressal commission stated that the scooter ... Read more Consumer Commission Orders Ola Electric to Replace or Refund Defective Scooters
Former Nepal Minister Deepak Khadka arrested in money laundering case
Nepali Congress leader and former minister Deepak Khadka was arrested in Kathmandu in a money laundering case linked to last years Gen Z movement unrest. He is the third leader from the Oli-era cabinet to be taken into custody amid ongoing investigations
IPL 2026 KKR vs MI pitch report, weather forecast: Wankhede conditions and match outlook
IPL 2026 KKR vs MI Pitch Report, Weather Forecast: Mumbai is set for clear skies with temperatures in the mid-to-late 20s, ensuring ideal playing conditions. The Wankhede pitch is expected to favour batters, continuing its high-scoring trend. With short boundaries and good bounce, both teams are likely to post big totals in this evening clash.
Three soldiers injured in fratricidal firing at Kupwara army camp in J-K
Three soldiers were injured in a suspected fratricidal firing incident at an army camp in Kupwaras Trehgam area. The accused soldier was overpowered, and the injured are under treatment. The incident again highlights stress-related concerns among troops
Irfan Pathan Selects 12 Players for Mumbai Indians Against KKR in IPL 2026
New Delhi, March 29: The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 is set to witness its second match on Sunday, featuring the Mumbai Indians (MI) against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has chosen a strong lineup of 12 players for the five-time champions, MI. Before this match, Mumbai Indians have faced ... Read more Irfan Pathan Selects 12 Players for Mumbai Indians Against KKR in IPL 2026
Palak Muchhal: A Musical Prodigy Making Waves Since Childhood
Mumbai, March 29: In the music industry, few singers have astonished audiences at such a young age. Palak Muchhal is one of those exceptional talents. Today, she is renowned for her melodious voice and recognized for her charitable work. Palak Muchhal was born on March 30, 1992, in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, into a middle-class family. ... Read more Palak Muchhal: A Musical Prodigy Making Waves Since Childhood
Amid Dhurandhar 2 Success, Ranveer Singh Poses With Shah Rukh Khan At Mumbai Party
Shah Rukh Khan and Ranveer Singh attended Mishka Kamboj's birthday, the daughter of businessman Mohit Kamboj
MI vs KKR, IPL 2026: Mumbai Indians begin quest to end title drought
Mumbai, March 29: Tensions in the Middle East are affecting the Indian stock market significantly. Over the past week, seven of the countrys top ten companies have seen a decrease in their market capitalization, totaling 1.75 lakh crore. From March 23 to 27, the Indian stock market experienced a downturn. During this period, the Nifty ... Read more Tensions in the Middle East Impact Indian Stock Market: Major Companies Lose 1.75 Lakh Crore in Market Cap
Mumbai Indians has the edge, says Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan | The Hindu IPL Podcast 2026
Mumbai Indians has traditionally been the bogey team for Kolkata Knight Riders, particularly at the Wankhede Stadium, where the home side enjoys a commanding 10-2 head-to-head record. But, does KKR have a chance to win, given the last time MI won its season-opener was back in 2012? In this episode of the IPL podcast, The Hindus Sports Editor K.C. Vijaya Kumar and Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan decode the Sunday nights Indian Premier League clash between the former champions.
IPL 2026: Shardul Thakur Misses Out As Pathan's Mumbai Indians' Playing 12 Vs KKR
Indian Premier League: Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has picked his strongest playing 12 for five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) ahead of their opening clash in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 against three-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. Mumbai have been dealt an early blow as two key overseas players, Will Jacks and Mitchell Santner, will miss the opening match. Their absence has forced a rethink in team combination, especially in the all-rounder and spin departments. Pathan has opted for experience at the top, picking Quinton de Kock to open alongside veteran batter Rohit Sharma, while leaving out Ryan Rickelton. He also suggested that the team management should not use Rohit as an impact player, stressing that his leadership and presence on the field remain crucial for the side. In the middle order, Pathan has placed young left-hander Tilak Varma at number three, followed by Indias T20 World Cup 2026-winning captain Suryakumar Yadav at number four. Captain Hardik Pandya is slotted at number five, giving the batting unit both stability and firepower. With Jack's absence, Pathan has backed Sherfane Rutherford to take up the number six role. Naman Dhir has been picked as the finisher at number seven. On the bowling front, Pathan has gone with a balanced attack. He has included young spinner Allah Ghazanfar along with leg-spinner Mayank Markande to handle spin duties. In the pace department, MI boasts a strong trio of Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, and Jasprit Bumrah, which is expected to play a key role, especially in the Powerplay and death overs. Interestingly, Pathan has left out all-rounder Shardul Thakur, who joined the franchise from Lucknow Super Giants ahead of the IPL 2026 auction, indicating a preference for specialist roles in his XI. On the bowling front, Pathan has gone with a balanced attack. He has included young spinner Allah Ghazanfar along with leg-spinner Mayank Markande to handle spin duties. In the pace department, MI boasts a strong trio of Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, and Jasprit Bumrah, which is expected to play a key role, especially in the Powerplay and death overs. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The Mumbai Indians had made a strong comeback last season, finishing among the top sides and securing a playoff spot. However, their campaign ended in Qualifier 2 after a defeat to the Punjab Kings. Having last won the IPL title in 2020, the five-time champions will be eager to bounce back and end their title drought in the 2026 season. Article Source: IANS
SRK, Ranveer, and more celebs attend birthday party
Mumbai witnessed a star-studded birthday bash for a political leader's daughter, drawing Bollywood heavyweights like Shah Rukh Khan and Ranveer Singh. Singh, fresh off 'Dhurandhar's' Rs 1,100 crore success, captivated the crowd with a performance, later joined by Sanjay Dutt. The event's glitz has lit up social media. Read on to know more in detail.
First Time In IPL History, Mumbai Indians On Cusp Of Big Feat
A historic landmark awaits the Mumbai Indians as they gear up for their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 opener against Kolkata Knight Riders at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on Sunday.
Indias Stance on U.S.-Iran Tensions: Ramdas Athawales Insights
Mumbai, March 29: Central Minister Ramdas Athawale has responded to the escalating tensions in the Middle East and the potential conflict between the U.S. and Iran. He emphasized that such a war would not be beneficial for the world and should be resolved through dialogue as soon as possible. Athawale stated that Indias policy has ... Read more Indias Stance on U.S.-Iran Tensions: Ramdas Athawales Insights
PM Modi Addresses Massive Rally in Palakkad, Emphasizes Change in Kerala
Mumbai, March 29: Political activities in Kerala are intensifying ahead of the state assembly elections. Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Palakkad on Sunday, where he addressed a large public gathering. Dressed in the traditional Kerala attire, the mundu, he expressed a sense of renewed energy and change in the state. Modi credited this transformation to ... Read more PM Modi Addresses Massive Rally in Palakkad, Emphasizes Change in Kerala
IPL 2026: Five Mumbai Players Who Could Be a Major Headache for KKR
Mumbai, March 29: The second match of IPL 2026 will take place on Sunday at Mumbais Wankhede Stadium, featuring the Mumbai Indians against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Here are five players from Mumbai who could pose significant challenges for KKR in this match. Rohit Sharma: Former captain Rohit Sharma enjoys playing against KKR. He ... Read more IPL 2026: Five Mumbai Players Who Could Be a Major Headache for KKR
Jio Fin Services expects to begin life, general insurance biz in 2026
MUMBAI, Mar 29: Jio Financial Services (JFS) is hoping to start general and life insurance businesses this year, a top company official has said. The financial services company does not have any immediate plan to get into the unsecured and consumer durable lending businesses. We hope to start insurance manufacturing in 2026, subject to regulatory approvals, its chief executive and managing director Hitesh Sethia told PTI recently. The company, which recently entered the reinsurance business, along with its equal joint [] The post Jio Fin Services expects to begin life, general insurance biz in 2026 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Modis veiled swipe in Mann Ki Baat sparks Opposition responses
PM Narendra Modis indirect criticism of the opposition during Mann Ki Baat triggered sharp reactions. While the Centre maintains that it is managing the situation effectively, the opposition continues to question its response
'Feels Like It Has All Just Passed In A Flash': Manish Pandey On His 19-year IPL Journey
Indian Premier League: Veteran right-handed batter Manish Pandey, whos one of only four players to feature in every edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) since its inception in 2008, says his 19-season journey feels like it has gone by in a flash. Pandey will be turning out for three-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in IPL 2026, when they open their campaign against five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium. In 174 IPL games, Pandey has made 3,942 runs at a strike rate of 121.52. It's been a great journey for me - 19 years and 19th year going on right now. Started with MI in the first year after the U19 World Cup. It was a great memory to start with, but honestly, it feels like it has all just passed in a flash, in a moment. So I've seen from 2008 to about 2026, this year going on. It's been a great memory overall in general and happy to be one of those few players who've been part of all the IPLs and trying to do justice to myself, to this game. It's purely here because of the passion and the love for the game, said Pandey in a video by IPL on Sunday. Pandey holds the distinction of being the first Indian to score a century in the IPL in 2009 and reflected on how the tournament has evolved and shaped his career. Absolutely. We were just young, 18-19 year olds. Just trying to discover the game, discover yourself. Second season, got a hundred in South Africa in the IPL 2009 for RCB, and it was a great feeling. The way the tournament was going for us, I was not expecting that I'd open the inning and get that opportunity to get those runs, which has helped me a lot. But definitely, it was a great memory being the first Indian to get a hundred and the youngest then. But now it's obviously somebody else has the record. But just being in the situation from that point of view is really amazing. This game has taught us a lot. Obviously, this tournament has taught us a lot and we are continuously evolving with it. Hopefully, we learn a lot more. It was a little different back then when we started. We all were still understanding the whole dynamics of the tournament and ourselves that we were discovering. It has come a long way. IPL has grown so much in these 19 years and I'm pretty sure that it will just keep on growing for ages to come. Not only from the players' perspective, but from everybody, the sponsors, fans and the amount of joy this game or tournament has given to a lot of fans is unbelievable, he elaborated. Pandey further stated that the IPL has grown into one of the most influential tournaments in the cricketing world and providing a platform for young talent to emerge. For us as players, back then, even a 160 would be a good game and 140 were defended. But now, the pace of the game has changed. It's a lot faster - so many high-scoring games. The kind of bowlers, the kind of variations that come in, there are too many now. So, it has really evolved and I'm happy to see it being in the center of the whole thing. IPL is one of the main tournaments in world cricket right now. Obviously, it has tested a lot of players who have seen it for one year and some who have, you know, seen it for a very long time. Obviously, it has really helped cricket to grow in general. As I said, in the center of all the affairs where it comes to discovering talents and then moving. Even as a player, I think IPL, what it has done is made the game go bigger in terms of, kind of, the talents that are coming in, the kind of requirement this game has right now. So, IPL has done all that for all the players and I am happy to see all this. We do think about playing for India all the time - that's always been our dream. So, what really helps you play for India is tournaments like these. As Indians, we always think about playing for India after this because IPL is something that people look at and selectors are following. So, definitely it is a great journey. If we talk about pressure, there is pressure because, as I said, this tournament is such where you have to perform to stay here and luckily, I've been doing that for a while, he said. Even as a player, I think IPL, what it has done is made the game go bigger in terms of, kind of, the talents that are coming in, the kind of requirement this game has right now. So, IPL has done all that for all the players and I am happy to see all this. We do think about playing for India all the time - that's always been our dream. Also Read: Live Cricket Score So, it definitely helped me as a cricketer in that department and playing for India after that was very, very special as well. So, IPL has been really kind and very good. Happy to be part of this pressure, but at the same time, enjoying this game as well. Article Source: IANS
27 LPG cylinders, including five filled ones, stolen from delivery tempo in Mumbai
Twenty-seven LPG cylinders, including five full ones, vanished from a delivery tempo in Kandivali (West), sparking a police investigation. The theft occurred in the Charkop area, raising concerns amidst ongoing West Asia conflict potentially impacting supplies. Police are reviewing CCTV footage to identify suspects and recover the stolen cylinders.
Mumbai Indians Set to Play 300th T20 Match in IPL 2026 Opener vs KKR
A historic landmark awaits the Mumbai Indians as they gear up for their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 opener against Kolkata Knight Riders at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. Beyond the immediate goal of ending a five-year title drought, the five-time champions will mark another feather in their cap, becoming the first IPL franchise to play 300 T20 matches. MI will be only the third team to reach 300 or more T20 matches, after Pakistan and Somerset, each with 303. Among IPL teams, MI is second to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) with 287 matches, followed by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) with 281. Mumbai have played 277 IPL matches over 18 seasons and 22 Champions League T20 matches across five seasons. The milestone of 300 matches is a testament not only to their longevity but also to the sustained excellence that has seen them claim five IPL titles in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020, the joint-most by any franchise alongside Chennai Super Kings (CSK). While the franchise is still hunting for their sixth IPL crown, MI last won their IPL season opener in 2012 when they defeated CSK by eight wickets. In their last 18 campaign openers, MI have won four games and lost 14. Notably, they lost their very first match as well, to Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2008. The milestone of 300 matches is a testament not only to their longevity but also to the sustained excellence that has seen them claim five IPL titles in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020, the joint-most by any franchise alongside Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Also Read: Live Cricket Score With the iconic Wankhede Stadium set to host its first game of this season, all eyes will be on Hardik Pandya and his men to see if they can complement this historic milestone with a winning start to IPL 2026. Article Source: IANS
Nashik court extends 'godman' Ashok Kharat's police custody till April 1
Ten FIRs, eight for alleged sexual assault or exploitation and two for cheating, have so far been registered against him at Sarkarwada police station in the city.
Goa sex scandal: Councillors son held in case; multiple victims come forward
Police said that the case first came to light following protests by local residents outside the Curchorem police station, demanding swift action against the accused, the news agency reported
The Video Doesnt Show UP CM Yogi Adityanath Arriving To Watch Dhurandhar Film
We found that the video dated back to January 2023 and showed the UP CM visiting Raj Bhavan in Mumbai.
Kangana Ranaut Shares Life Lessons: Dont Try to Impress Others
Mumbai, March 29: BJP MP and actress Kangana Ranaut, known for her candid opinions from Parliament to social media, remains a prominent figure in the spotlight. On Sunday, she motivated her fans by sharing her thoughts on living authentically. The actress emphasized that spending life trying to impress others is misguided. Kangana is known for ... Read more Kangana Ranaut Shares Life Lessons: Dont Try to Impress Others
Magnitude 4.3 earthquake strikes Tibet, no damage reported
The region remains seismically active due to the collision of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates, which continues to shape the Himalayan landscape
Preity Zinta joined Dino Morea for a last-minute plan at Def Leppard's Mumbai concert and took to social media to share glimpses from the night. Going nostalgic, she recalled listening to Pour Some Sugar on Me when she first moved to Mumbai, calling it a full-circle moment.
Mumbai Indians hit 300-match mark, first franchise to reach T20 milestone
Mumbai Indians are set to become the first franchise team to play 300 T20 matches when they face Kolkata Knight Riders in their IPL 2026 opener. This historic milestone underscores their enduring presence and success in the shortest format of the game. The team aims to mark this occasion by ending their five-year title drought.
Mohammed Siraj and Mahira Sharma spotted at the same cafe
Cricketer Mohammed Siraj and actress Mahira Sharma were recently spotted at the same Mumbai cafe, reigniting long-standing dating rumors. While they were seen separately, the timing of their presence at the eatery has fueled speculation. This sighting adds another chapter to the persistent gossip surrounding the duo.
UP: Over 30 fall ill after suspected food poisoning at wedding in Barabanki
The incident took place on Saturday evening in the Lalapur locality of the Dewa area during a wedding function hosted by a resident of Khijna village, officials said
MI vs KKR: 5 players to watch out for
Mumbai Indians face Kolkata Knight Riders in their IPL 2026 opener at Wankhede. MI aim to end their title drought, while KKR seek a comeback. Key players include Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, and Mitchell Santner for MI, alongside Sunil Narine and Blessing Muzarabani for KKR, who could play decisive roles in this high-stakes clash.
MMRDA earns top rank in Maharashtra
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) achieved the top state rank in the 150 Days Sevakarmi Plus Programme and fourth in the 150 Days E-Governance Reform Programme. These accolades were presented by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, recognizing MMRDA's performance across personnel development and digital governance.
Narendra Modi to launch 39,000 rural houses in Gujarat under PMAY-G on Tuesday
Narendra Modi will inaugurate nearly 39,000 rural homes in Gujarat under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Gramin, aimed at providing housing for low-income families. Built at a cost of Rs 651 crore, the initiative includes financial assistance, incentives, and convergence benefits under schemes like MGNREGA and Swachh Bharat Mission Gramin
