EA cancels Black Panther game and closes studio developing it

EA is cancelling its Black Panther game and closing the studio creating it, Cliffhanger Games, as part of a larger round of layoffs at the company, IGN reports . The third-person action-adventure game was originally announced in July 2023 as one of several Marvel projects being developed at EA studios. IGN writes that a smaller number of people are being laid off than the previous round of cuts that impacted Titanfall developer Respawn, but EA is still eliminating roles outside of Cliffhanger, including people on the publisher's mobile and central teams. EA is reportedly telling staff that the layoffs are a way to sharpen our focus and put our creative energy behind the most significant growth opportunities. As of right now, those opportunities include an Iron Man game in development at EA Motive, the next Star Wars Jedi game from Respawn, and new entries in a few key franchises, like The Sims, Battlefield, Skate and Apex Legends. Beyond that, the company has EA Sports and the next Mass Effect game, though Bioware has gone through multiple rounds of layoffs since 2023 , so there's uncertainty there, too. In a similar way to how it approached Bioware's restructuring, IGN reports that EA is trying to find roles for at least some Cliffhanger Games staff in other parts of the company. Engadget has contacted EA for comment and will update this article if we hear back. EA growing disinterest in licensed games as been public since at least February 2024, when CEO Andrew Wilson announced that the company was moving away from development of future licensed IP that we do not believe will be successful in our changing industry. The company recently announced a new strategy game using the Star Wars license Star Wars Zero Company but that seems more like an outlier than the norm. EA's Black Panther game wasn't the only project featuring the character Amy Hennig's Marvel 19943: Rise of Hydra hasn't been cancelled yet but it does seems strange the company gave up so easily. Black Panther made over $1.3 billion during its original run in theaters. It seems entirely possible the same audience that enjoyed the movie would show up for a new game featuring their favorite Marvel character. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/ea-cancels-black-panther-game-and-closes-studio-developing-it-213258110.html?src=rss

IPL 2025: Punjab Kings, RCB Seek Final Berth In Clash Of Equals At Mullanpur

Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket: When Punjab Kings (PBKS) take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Qualifier 1 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at Mullanpur on Thursday, it will be more than just a match it will be a battle of ambition, redemption, and shared legacies. Both teams are chasing the same elusive goal: their first IPL title. This is PBKS first playoff appearance since 2014, when they topped the league table but lost the final to Kolkata Knight Riders. Interestingly, RCBs last top-two finish came in 2016 a season in which they too faltered in the final, against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Since then, both franchises have struggled with consistency in the playoffs, but 2025 marks a refreshing turn of fortunes. PBKS' transformation this season has been led by its uncapped Indian core. The likes of Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh and Harpreet Brar have consistently delivered, offering the team both balance and flair. On the other hand, RCB have moved away from their reputation of being a star-studded but top-heavy unit. This year, they are led by Rajat Patidar, with Jitesh Sharma as his deputy, both boasting limited international experience but strong IPL form. Both sides have had to manage injury concerns, too. PBKS leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal is expected to return after missing two games due to a wrist niggle, while RCB are set to welcome back Josh Hazlewood, who has recovered from a shoulder issue. However, each team will be missing a key player PBKS allrounder Marco Jansen has returned to South Africa to prepare for the WTC Final, while RCB's Tim David is unlikely to feature after suffering a hamstring injury. The last time these two teams played at Mullanpur, RCB emerged victorious, with Virat Kohli producing a match-winning 73 not out and celebrating animatedly in front of Shreyas Iyer a gesture that seemed to spark a tense exchange. That backdrop adds fuel to this rivalry, especially since both Kohli and Iyer are their teams top scorers this season. Kohli has amassed 608 runs at a strike rate of 147.91, while Iyer has notched up 514 at a blazing 171.90. However, Iyers form at Mullanpur has been underwhelming just 25 runs across four innings and his record against some of RCBs bowlers doesnt inspire much confidence either. Hazlewood has dismissed him three times in 19 balls, conceding just nine runs, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar has similarly dominated him in previous encounters. PBKS, meanwhile, will have to rethink their combination with Jansen unavailable. They may bring back Azmatullah Omarzai to maintain balance or turn to Xavier Bartlett or Vijaykumar Vyshak. The challenge will be maintaining both bowling depth and batting cushion. For RCB, accommodating Hazlewood might mean benching Nuwan Thushara, who was impressive against LSG. The overseas combination will be crucial in the final selection. PBKS and RCB have faced off 35 times, with Punjab winning 18 and Bengaluru 17. It's a rivalry as tight as the stakes on Thursday. Mullanpur, the venue for the Qualifier, has offered mixed conditions so far. While early games here saw totals exceeding 200, recent matches have been low-scoring, including totals of 111 and 95. The pitch for Thursday could go either way, but with temperatures expected around 30C and no rain forecast, conditions should be stable. The winner of this clash will book a direct ticket to the IPL 2025 final. The loser will still have another chance, facing the winner of the Eliminator in Qualifier 2. But both teams would prefer to avoid the longer route, especially with momentum and confidence running high. RCB may enter with a psychological edge from their previous win at this venue, but PBKS will take heart from the support they enjoy in Mullanpur. When: Thursday, May 29 at 7:30 PM IST Where: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh Where to Watch: The match will be broadcast on the Star Sports network, whereas live streaming will be available on JioHotstar. Squads: Punjab Kings: Priyansh Arya, Josh Inglis (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Harpreet Brar, Kyle Jamieson, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Prabhsimran Singh, Suryansh Shedge, Musheer Khan, Xavier Bartlett, Praveen Dubey, Yuzvendra Chahal, Vishnu Vinod, Yash Thakur, Azmatullah Omarzai, Aaron Hardie, Kuldeep Sen, Mitchell Owen, Harnoor Singh, Pyla Avinash Squads: Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS

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Virat Kohli investments: The World Bowling League (WBL) has received a significant boost with Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli joining as a strategic investor. Kohli's involvement aims to elevate the sport, recognizing its untapped business potential. Los Angeles Dodgers' Mookie Betts has already invested in a team, and the WBL is set to unveil franchises and schedules for its mixed-gender team events.

BeOne Medicines Launches Following Redomiciliation to Switzerland, Marking a New Chapter in Global Oncology

Business Wire India BeOne well-positioned to deliver transformative treatments to patients worldwide with powerful oncology portfolio, pioneering clinical development approach, and expanded global manufacturing and commercial capabilities Redomiciliation to Switzerland bolsters Companys presence in leading global biopharmaceutical hub, marks next step in becoming a diversified biotechnology company focused on oncology BeOne Medicines Ltd. (NASDAQ: ONC; HKEX: 06160; SSE: 688235), a global oncology company formerly known as BeiGene, Ltd., today announced its new name and redomiciliation to Switzerland are officially in effect, marking a significant milestone in the Companys evolution. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250526273239/en/ BeOne Medicines' biologics manufacturing facility and clinical R&D center in Hopewell, NJ. BeOne represents more than a name changeits not only a reflection of who we are today as a leading global oncology company, but also our ambition to redefine whats possible in oncology as we unite patients, families, scientists, physicians, governments, and other oncology public health stakeholders around the world in our shared mission against cancer, said John V. Oyler, Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO at BeOne. While I know that our work is not done, I am extremely proud of the progress we have made with the explosive growth of BRUKINSA as the backbone of our hematology franchise, the expansion of our PD-1 inhibitor, TEVIMBRA, and our potentially transformative oncology pipeline of more than 50 investigational assets, one of the most prolific in the industry. After 15 years of relentless innovation and strategic investment to boost our internal global capabilities, we are just getting started, and I look forward to working together as BeOne. The new name and redomiciliation to Switzerland from the Cayman Islands were approved by shareholders on April 28. The transition to the BeOne name across the Companys worldwide operations on six continents will happen in phases. The redomiciliation to Switzerland strengthens BeOnes presence and deepens its roots in a global biopharmaceutical hub, further enabling its growth strategy of bringing innovative medicines to patients around the world. Industry-Leading Innovation and Global Scale BeOne has built a differentiated and sustainable advantage through strategic investments to bolster its internal research, clinical development, and manufacturing capabilities. This unique model harnesses time and cost efficiencies to improve patient access, enables close oversight to enforce high standards across R&D and manufacturing, and safeguards our operational resilience for long-term growth. BRUKINSA has the broadest label in its treatment class and leads in new patient starts across all of its approved indications in the U.S. It also is the cornerstone of BeOnes hematology franchise as a foundational treatment alongside late-stage BCL2 inhibitor sonrotoclax and potential first-in-class BTK protein degrader, BGB-16673, which was developed from the Companys proprietary CDAC platform. BeOne also is focused on building future solid tumor franchises in breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. By leveraging its platforms in multi-specific antibodies, protein degraders and antibody-drug conjugates, the Company is positioned to transform the future of oncology treatment. BeOnes entrepreneurial research team, comprising more than 1,100 colleagues, advanced 13 new molecular entities into the clinic in 2024 alone, outpacing even the largest pharmaceutical companies. Further, its nearly 3,700-strong clinical development team has active or planned trials across more than 45 countries and regions, accelerating early-stage innovation through its Fast to Proof-of-Concept approach. To date, the Company has enrolled more than 25,000 patients in more than 170 trials, delivering speed and cost advantages that set it apart from industry peers. In addition, BeOne continues to expand its global manufacturing network with its $800 million flagship clinical R&D and manufacturing facility at the Princeton West Innovation Campus in Hopewell, N.J. This state-of-the-art site enables scalable production capacity to support the Companys rapidly growing pipeline, operational resilience, and global ambitions. About BeOne BeOne Medicines, formerly known as BeiGene, is a global oncology company domiciled in Switzerland that is discovering and developing innovative treatments that are more affordable and accessible to cancer patients worldwide. With a portfolio spanning hematology and solid tumors, BeOne is expediting development of its diverse pipeline of novel therapeutics through its internal capabilities and collaborations. With a growing global team of more than 11,000 colleagues spanning six continents, the Company is committed to radically improving access to medicines for far more patients who need them. To learn more about BeOne, please visit www.beonemedicines.com and follow us on LinkedIn , X , Facebook and Instagram . Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other federal securities laws, including statements regarding BeOnes ability to deliver transformative treatments to patients worldwide; the potential and future success of BeOnes oncology pipeline; BeOnes presence in Switzerland and its ability to enable further growth; the sustainable advantage of BeOnes strategic investments and its ability to improve patient access; the future long-term growth of the Company; BeOnes ability to transform the future of oncology treatment; and BeOnes plans, commitments, aspirations and goals under the caption About BeOne. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including BeOnes ability to demonstrate the efficacy and safety of its drug candidates; the clinical results for its drug candidates, which may not support further development or marketing approval; actions of regulatory agencies, which may affect the initiation, timing and progress of clinical trials and marketing approval; BeOnes ability to achieve commercial success for its marketed medicines and drug candidates, if approved; BeOnes ability to obtain and maintain protection of intellectual property for its medicines and technology; BeOnes reliance on third parties to conduct drug development, manufacturing, commercialization, and other services; BeOnes limited experience in obtaining regulatory approvals and commercializing pharmaceutical products; BeOnes ability to obtain additional funding for operations and to complete the development of its drug candidates and maintain profitability; and those risks more fully discussed in the section entitled Risk Factors in BeOnes most recent quarterly report on Form 10-Q, as well as discussions of potential risks, uncertainties, and other important factors in BeOnes subsequent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All information in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and BeOne undertakes no duty to update such information unless required by law. To access BeOne media resources, please visit our Newsroom . View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250526273239/en/

IPL 2025: Have Bigger Things To Play For, Lets Make Sure It Happens This Year, Says RCB Batting Coach DK

After Jitesh Sharma: After Jitesh Sharma's blitzkrieg took Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) into Qualifier 1 of IPL 2025 with a six-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), batting coach Dinesh Karthik reminded the side that there are still bigger things to play for in the competition. He also urged the team to ensure that the big prize is achieved this year. The astonishing win over LSG in Lucknow also made RCB the first-ever IPL team to win all seven away matches in an IPL season. This year we have gotten to the playoffs. Not just playoffs, but second place. Most importantly, I think this room believes there is a bigger goal. And for that we need to stay calm. Any one of you in the playing 12 can do exactly what Jitesh Sharma did. It's about manifesting that you're the one when you walk into that game day after, and knowing that whoever is doing it on that day, has the backing and belief of us. All I want to say is remember the bigger goal. We have bigger things to play for. And let's make sure it happens this year, said Karthik in a message to the team, posted on the franchises social media accounts on Wednesday. Director of Cricket Mo Bobat further reflected on the sides milestones achieved in their win over LSG and stressed on what the mindset should be moving forward, as RCB will now meet table-toppers Punjab Kings in the Qualifier 1 at Mullanpur on Thursday. If we look at some of the things we've ticked off, seven out of seven away wins, we should be really proud of that. It's not been done before. Our highest ever chase, third highest ever IPL chase, some significant achievements there. Teams that go on and win things tick off these sorts of milestones, do special things, break records, so well done. We should be proud of all that. And as DK said, we've achieved that goal we set ourselves initially, a top two finish. We said that a few weeks back and we've done it. If we look at some of the things we've ticked off, seven out of seven away wins, we should be really proud of that. It's not been done before. Our highest ever chase, third highest ever IPL chase, some significant achievements there. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS

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56-year-old daily wage labourer clears Class 10 board exam to get job regularised in Jharkhand

RANCHI: Creating an example, a 56-year-old tribal man cleared the Class 10 board examination to get his daily wage job regularised. According to Ganga Oraon, he has been working as a daily wage worker for the last 16 years, but when it came to the regularisation of his job, the officials turned down his application for not being a matriculate. Ganga Oraon, who works as a daily wage worker at the District Superintendent of Education (DSE) Office in Khunti, has secured 47.2 per cent in the Class 10 Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) Examination. He wrote his examination from Birsa High School at Chalagi in Khunti. A resident of Kalamati village under Khunti Sadar block, Oraon had always dreamt of completing his education so that he could get a government job and support his family. But poverty upset his plans. According to Ganga Oraon, he could not continue his studies beyond Class 9 and write the matric examination in 1983-84 as his family could not afford the required registration fee for the board exam, which was Rs 40 at that time. Presently, I am getting around Rs 9,000 every month by working as a daily wage worker at the DSE Office. I have been requesting the officials there to regularize my job, but they turned it down every time, saying that I did not have a matric certificate, said Ganga Oraon. Fed up with the excuses, Ganga Oraon decided to write the Class 10 board exams and finally did it. He cleared Class 9 examination in 2024 and then passed the Class 10 board exam this year. The results were declared on Tuesday. Now, I hope that my job will be regularised as they dont have any excuse. My entire family is happy that I have passed the matric exam, said Oraon. He has four daughters, his wife, and an 80-year-old mother in his family. Interestingly, Ganga Oraon had also written a letter to the district officials in 2006-07, demanding secondary and high schools in his village, as there were none. The entire village supported me in this mission and within days, we cleared the hilly terrain and handed over the required land to the government. Happy with my efforts, the officials gave me the responsibility of looking after the construction work of the school, he said. Later, in 2009, he applied for the daily wage job and got it. Explaining his plight, Oraon said he had to face many difficulties for not having a Class 10 certificate, which shattered his dreams of joining the Indian Army or Jharkhand Police. When asked how he managed his studies along with his job and family responsibilities, he said he used to study at night and early in the morning at 4 am so that his work and other duties were not affected. According to Oraon, people did not take him seriously in the village and he was not getting the respect due to him for not being matric-pass. Out of his four daughters, two have passed Class 12 and two have cleared Class 10. They are proud of their father. It is really a great news for all of us that despite being an under-matric, my father ensured that all his daughters clear at least Class 10 so that they are not counted among the illiterate in society, said his elder daughter Pramila Oraon. District Education Officer Apoorva Pal Chaudhary also lauded Ganga Oraons achievement, saying that he has proved there is no age for studies. In a district like Khunti, where the student dropout rate is very high, a daily wage worker has made the entire district proud by passing the Class 10 board examination, she said.

Gwalior Gears Up For MPL 2025 As Franchises Unveil Vibrant Jerseys Ahead Of June 12 Kickoff

Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium: Vibrant jerseys of the 10 franchises slated to feature in the upcoming season, commencing June 12 here at the Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium in Shankarpur. For the second consecutive year, Gwalior will host the entire tournament, having been the venue for MPL's inaugural season in 2024. This years jersey unveiling was a glittering ceremony, showcasing the new looks for both the mens and womens teams. The event was graced by players, team officials, and dignitaries from across the state, generating a wave of excitement and anticipation. Organised by Gwalior Division Cricket Association (GDCA) under the aegis of MP Cricket Association, the mens competition, which featured five teams last season, has been expanded to seven, with the inclusion of teams from the Bundelkhand and Chambal regions. This season will witness the launch of a Womens Cricket League, which will be held alongside the mens matches. The womens competition will feature three teams, including one representing the capital city of Bhopal. Speaking about the Madhya Pradesh League and Jerseys of the teams, chairman Mahanaaryaman Scindia said, The jersey unveiling sets the tone for an exciting season ahead. The Madhya Pradesh League has emerged as a celebration of cricketing talent and regional pride. This year, we are not only expanding the league but also introducing a women's competition, which reflects our commitment to inclusivity and growth. Echoing the enthusiasm, GDCA president Prashant Mehta said, There is a lot of energy and anticipation around Madhya Pradesh League Season 2 . The teams jerseys represent the spirit of their regions, and we are confident that the league will offer fans thrilling cricket and unearth new talent for the state. Mens teams: Gwalior Cheetahs, Bhopal Leopards, Jabalpur Royal Lions, Rewa Jaguars, Indore Pink Panthers, Chambal Ghariyals, Bundelkhand Bulls Echoing the enthusiasm, GDCA president Prashant Mehta said, There is a lot of energy and anticipation around Madhya Pradesh League Season 2 . The teams jerseys represent the spirit of their regions, and we are confident that the league will offer fans thrilling cricket and unearth new talent for the state. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS

Hemant Soren government should take steps to stop conversion if they are concerned about tribals: LoP Marandi

RANCHI: Amid the ongoing protest by the JMM and Congress demanding a Sarna Religion Code, Leader of Opposition Babulal Marandi said that if these parties are truly concerned, they should take concrete steps to stop the conversion of tribals to Christianity. According to Marandi, if all tribals who believe in Marang Buru or worship nature are converted to Christianity, then who will write Sarna in the separate column of the census form. Notably, tribal leaders across Jharkhand have been demanding the implementation of a Sarna Code in census surveys to identify tribals as followers of the Sarna faith. Marandi said religious conversion has become a major challenge in Jharkhand, which is why the previous Raghuvar Das-led BJP government had brought in a bill to curb it. Addressing the media at the BJP headquarters in Ranchi, Marandi cited the 2011 caste census, claiming that 15.48% of the tribal population in Jharkhand had converted to Christianity. He added that nearly 26% of Oraon, around 33% of Munda, over 67% of Kharia, more than 2% of Ho, and about 1% of Santhal populations had adopted Christianity. Why doesn't the government explain how lakhs of tribals who traditionally followed the Sarna religion have now been converted to Christianity? he asked. Marandi said that in 2011, Jharkhands total population was 3.29 crore, of which 86.45 lakh (26.2%) were tribals. Out of these, nearly 14 lakh (around 15%) identified themselves as Christians. The question is, how did so many tribals shift from their original Sarna faith to Christianity, and why is this trend continuing? he said. He added that the upcoming caste census would reveal the actual figures of tribal conversion, and warned, When all tribals will become Christians, then where will Sarna survive? Marandi challenged the JMM and Congress: If they truly care about protecting the Sarna faith and are serious about demanding a separate religion code, they should explain what concrete steps they've taken to curb religious conversions. He also accused both parties of deceiving the tribal community under the guise of advocating for a Sarna religion code. Marandi pointed out that a Sarna code had existed in earlier censuses but was later removed by the Congress-led central government. In 2014, when the Congress-led UPA government was in power at the Centre, they called the demand for a Sarna Dharma Code impractical in Parliament. Hemant Soren was comfortably sharing power with them, he said. Marandi alleged that the tribal community in Jharkhand is now facing widespread exploitation, and claimed the real character of the JMM and Congresswho he said are encouraging conversion and infiltrationhas now been exposed. The JMM and Congress have been demanding a separate column for Sarna followers in the census form. After Congress held demonstrations on Monday, the JMM staged similar protests at district headquarters across Jharkhand on Tuesday.

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RANCHI: The Jharkhand government has effected a major bureaucratic reshuffle, transferring 48 IPS officers, including senior superintendents of police and SPs of 14 districts, an official notification said. According to the notification issued by the Home, Prison and Disaster Management Department on Tuesday evening, Amol V Homkar, who was IG Operations, was made IG Railways, while ADG Priya Dubey has been given additional charge of ADG Modernisation cum Training. Special Branch IG Prabhat Kumar has been given additional charge of IG JAP. ADG Railways Tadasha Mishra was made Special Secretary, Home Prison and Disaster Management Department, while ADG Operations Sanjay Anandrao Latkar has been given the charge of ADG Railways, it said. In addition, the state government changed SSPs and SPs of Jamshedpur and Dhanbad, besides Pakur, Garhwa, Lohardaga, Simdega, Hazaribagh, Jamtara, Godda, West Singhbhum, Chaibasa, Gumla, Khunti, Bokaro and Chatra districts. The Jharkhand government also transferred Ranchi's SP City, SP Rural and Dhanbad's SP City. On Monday, the government had appointed new deputy commissioners (DCs) in 20 districts of the state.

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Christopher McQuarrie says plot for Top Gun 3 is already in the bag

Los Angeles, May 27:Filmmaker Christopher McQuarrie says the plot of the much-awaited Top Gun 3 is already in the bag, and wasnt hard to crack compared to the previous installment of the franchise. McQuarrie served as a co-writer and producer on the second film, titled Top Gun: Maverick from Joseph Kosinski. The first part was []

Ranchi Diary | Birsa zoo eyes lion pair from Chhattisgarh

Wildlife lovers rejoice! Raipurs Nandanvan Jungle Safari and Bhagwan Birsa Biological Park have struck a major deal for animal exchange. As part of the swap, the Birsa zoo will receive a pair of lions, while Nandanvan will welcome a pair each of porcupines, hyenas and gharials. According to officials privy to the matter, the Central Zoo Authority has given the green light to the agreement. If everything goes as planned, a lion and a lioness will be shifted to the Birsa zoo as early as the first week of July. Currently, the Birsa zoo is home to just one lion, Shashank. Though a pair of lions was brought in from Shankar Bagh zoo in August 2019, they later died. JMM looks to expand footprint in urban areas Traditionally backed by tribal and rural voters, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) is now shifting its attention towards urban constituencies. According to party sources, the JMM is strategically targeting city wards. Government schemes such as the CM School of Excellence, Ambedkar libraries and urban slum welfare programmes have been designed with urban beneficiaries in mind, they said. A series of infrastructure projects, like flyovers and enhanced public transport, are also said to be a part of the JMMs strategy to woo the urban voters. The party seeks to strike a balance and expand its footprint in cities. Girls outperform boys in Class X JAC board exams The Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) recently announced the results for the Class X board examinations. This year, the pass percentage stands at a remarkable 91.71%, reflecting a strong overall performance. Once again, girls managed to outshine boys with a higher pass percentage. But thats not all. The topper is also a girl, Geetanjali of Hazaribagh Indira Gandhi Balika High School. She secured an impressive 98.60% in the exams. Further, of the 14 students who have bagged the top five positions, 12 are girls. And all of them except for one are from the same Hazaribagh high school. Mukesh Ranjan Our correspondent in Jharkhand mukesh.r@newindianexpress.com

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A novelty makeover

Bhaiya, one more pav. Please!, asks a customer, through a mouthful of butter-soaked pav dunked in spicy and tangy bhaji. If the reels you saw of Apoorvas Novelty in Shenoy Nagar made you think of it as a new hot spot in the city, ask the decades-old foodies, and they will tell you that this is the improved version of their favourite Novelty Tea House. For almost 67 years, the cosy, vintage-looking building, blending old-world charm with modern functional design, was nestled in the heart of Mint Street, Sowcarpet. Apoorva is my daughter-in-laws name. The restaurant is the same old Novelty Tea House, but in a new model, explains Jithendra Chandrakanth Shah, franchise partner, Apoorvas Novelty. Here, customers make a beeline outside the restaurant, hoping they will be called in next; paper rolls that take down orders are constantly replaced in the kitchen, the chefs chop onions and tomatoes in a rhythm, cradle gravies in kadhais and plate dishes with precision. All this is to provide customers with good food, which makes customers happy. Our principle is to share joy, he adds. With a larger space, more food options and additional partners joining the business, the restaurant was inaugurated on March 20 and opened to the public on March 23, 2025. Tracing the roots This move to relaunch was made because the previous property belonged to the government. Jithendra shares, The building is a hundred year old, belonging to a temple. Before us, there was a provision store. Then in the 1950s, my father took over and started a tea stall there. On May 16, 1958, Jithendras father, Chandrakanth Moolchand Shah, started a tea stall in a 200 sq.ft space. In those days, many North Indians came in from different parts of the country to the city in search of work. They used to get down at Central and walk to the nearby areas. My father used to sell them tea, he recalls. The regular tea costed 10 paisa, diamond tea (tea with more milk) was sold at 25 paisa and tea from pure buffalo milk with no added water was 50 paisa. The Shah business started making profits and soared in 1975. Hence, Chandrakanth rented another 200 sq.ft space and expanded the business to sell snacks. This also included pav bhaji for which food lovers from far off places, from Tambaram to Tondiarpet, took a trip to Sowcarpet. Now, the same customers and their families drive down to Shenoy Nagar. In 1979-80, Chandrakanth hired staff members and expanded to 400 more sq.ft and converted the tea stall into a restaurant. At that time, pav bhaji was `2 and 50 paisa. An extra pav was priced at 10 paise, adds Jithendra. Customers were often enticed by the sights of pani puri packets stacked upon one another, the strong aroma of coffee, and the warmth of dim yellow lights. This was also the time when Jithendra and his siblings joined the family business. In view of expansion, they opened and shut a number of restaurants in the city from 1976 in Purasawalkam, Cathedral Road, and Egmore. We closed them for various reasons unable to match the cost cutting with imposition of GST, the owner wanting the space back, and sometimes because of family, expresses Jithendra. But the seed of expansion was still germinating in his head and last year, Mahindra Jain, Ragupathy, and Vardharajan approached Jithendra for a partnership. The work started seven months ago. I am the franchise partner and the others are working partners, he adds. A new chapter The space at Shenoy Nagar is new, fresh, yet reflecting the long-standing history of the brand. About the change in place, Jithendra says, There we had more running customers. Here, people come, enjoy the food and sit for up to an hour. And here we can give much more variety. The inclusions in the menu are Tandoori, Chinese, soup, starters, ice creams along with what was served at Sowcarpet. Except tea. I do not want to change the quality, so I retained most of the dishes and includes specialty items like pulao, pudina dosa, podi idli, aloo tikki, dahi puri, filter coffee, guava, ice cream, he mentions. Jithendra believes that individuals want to find different tastes, but they eventually come back to their comfort place. We have seen it. They (clients) have seen it, he says, hinting that their pav bhaji is a comfort food. Jithendra and the partners are working on opening a party hall in the same premise. In around three months, we are planning to expand to a party hall. Then our restaurant will have a capacity of 70 people with a party hall of a hundred. Nowadays, people do not want to celebrate anything outside, looking at the costs, but with a party hall attached to a restaurant, most expenses for food, catering, decor and more are covered, says the partner. They also wish to add more franchises. With more such outlets, the rebranded Novelty Tea House is poised to take the citys food scene by storm, offering a unique blend of tradition and innovation.

Video Games Weekly: Grand Theft Auto is no friend to the queer community

Welcome to the initial installment of Video Games Weekly on Engadget. Expect a new story every Monday (yes, we realize today is Tuesday), broken into two parts. The first is a space for short essays, observations and ramblings about video game trends and related topics from me, a reporter who's covered the industry for more than 13 years. The second contains the video game stories from the past week that you need to know about, including some headlines from outside of Engadget. Please enjoy and I'll see you next week. Ive noticed a growing sentiment in some of my favorite queer gaming forums regarding Grand Theft Auto VI , and its both making me laugh and causing me deep anxiety about the malleable nature of our shared reality. When the second trailer for GTA VI dropped on May 6, one of its protagonists, Jason, became an instant sex symbol among the gays, and the thirsty memes started rolling in. This was light-hearted and fun, but at the same time, the alt-right gaming crowd was freaking out about Jason being too gay even though, canonically, hes clearly a straight dude. Queer players accused the neo-Nazis of projection, and the memes exalting Jason as a gay icon ramped up, until, somewhere along the way, it stopped being a joke. I started to see earnest comments suggesting the GTA franchise was a bastion of inclusion and an outspoken friend to the LGBT+ community. I saw queer players talk about GTA VI as if it were going to be a warm and welcoming space, something made for us. And I oop that is some serious grand theft gaslighting, friends. Im not here to burst any bubbles, and I sincerely hope that GTA VI presents well-rounded, diverse characters with thoughtful storylines. However, when it comes to queer issues, thats just not what the series does. GTA has a history of perpetuating harmful stereotypes about transgender people in particular, and GTA V specifically provided a platform for players to enact violence against trans characters. I covered this topic in-depth in 2020, and at the time I spoke with Dr. Ben Colliver, a lecturer in criminology at Birmingham City University and the author of Representation of LGBTQ Communities in the Grand Theft Auto Series . Violence against trans people in the United States has long been recognized as an epidemic, and in 2025, the situation is worse than ever lawmakers are legalizing transphobia and shutting down access to gender-affirming care, using trans lives as a political football. Its a bad time for the LGBT+ community to have false friends, which is one reason I cringe when I see people rewriting the history of GTA. Ugly stereotypes and targeted violence are part of GTAs DNA, so the common argument here is that, actually , the series punches in all directions and that means it isnt discriminatory. But, this take doesnt hold up to scrutiny. Dr. Collivers analysis found that straight, cis men in GTA games remain largely unscathed, and characters who represent oppressed groups are often the ones used as punchlines. Largely it is LGBT people, sex workers and women who are portrayed in a bad way, Dr. Colliver said in 2020. Typically, men in the game conform to almost these traditional masculine stereotypes that we expect of men around violence and aggression. The only subject that GTA really takes seriously is masculinity, and even then it approaches the topic from a basic lens. GTA presents mainstream straight-male power fantasies with a Michael Bay flair and a teenage sense of edginess, and GTA VI looks to be more of the same. Thats even with the inclusion of a female protagonist Lucia, who is very much involved with Jason, who is actually straight-coded despite appealing massively to gay men, which I believe was a total accident on Rockstars part. (And because I can hear your screams from here: Yes, The Ballad of Gay Tony exists and its a fine piece of DLC for GTA IV focused on a queer character. The thing is, it came out 16 years ago before Rockstar built trans violence into GTA V and even though it was incredibly well-received, the studio has yet to return to its blueprint. I find that fact more telling than anything else.) GTA is a non-subversive franchise built for basic bros, and this fact is only reinforced by the homogeneity of Rockstar Games and the complacency of its parent company, Take-Two Interactive. We dont have data about queer representation at Rockstar, but at Rockstar North in 2024 , women composed less than 12 percent of employees in the highest-paid roles. Across the studio, womens average hourly pay was 43 percent lower than mens. In its annual investor report filed this month, Take-Two removed all references to diversity and inclusion, and deleted any mention of awards the company has received for supporting LGBT+ employees. These moves are intended to appease President Donald Trump , and its the exact type of spineless, bootlicking behavior that the GTA series is supposed to mock. Personally I love doing crimes and messing with cops, and as it turns out, so do most other video game fans. This mass-appeal ethos has helped make GTA one of the industrys most enduring franchises. Please, just dont bank on GTA VI being progressive or actively inclusive from a queer standpoint. We dont need another reason to be disappointed nowadays. More than that, we cant let the alt-right reality consume our own. The people complaining about Jason being too gay are the same ones claiming that Widows ass isnt visible enough in her Overwatch 2 Cammy skin they are unserious people making bad-faith arguments about games as an art form. Do not absorb their messaging and do not engage with their lies. Think critically about their angles of attack and, meanwhile, play all the queer games you want to. One of my personal recent favorites is Sorry Were Closed , if youre looking for a sexy, campy place to start. The news Night School nabs Obsidian veteran Carrie Patel Avowed director and longtime Obsidian narrative lead Carrie Patel has joined Night School, the studio behind the Oxenfree series, as a game director. This is a big get for Night School and a sign that the team has some stability in its future. Netflix acquired Night School in 2021 , before the launch of Oxenfree 2 and as part of the streaming companys big push into video game development and publishing. Netflix has since closed one internal AAA studio and reduced its third-party output , but it seems Night School is secure and working on something story-heavy, if Patels involvement tells us anything. The first video game included in Cannes Lili made history in May as the first video game to be included in a Cannes Festival competition, and it looks super rad . Lili is a contemporary, neo-noir interpretation of Macbeth, presented in full-motion video and set on the streets of Iran, featuring webs of government corruption and witches who work as hackers. Its a collaboration between the Royal Shakespeare Company and iNK Stories, the studio behind the award-winning game 1979 Revolution: Black Friday . Lili is already on the festival circuit but its still in development, and its due to be publicly available in or just after late 2025. Troubles are bubbling at Bungie around Marathon Bungie only revealed Marathon in April, but the game is already enduring a rocky pre-launch period. First, the studio had to publicly apologize and review all of its Marathon assets after it was confirmed that the games alpha included stolen artwork . Then, Forbes dropped a report documenting the current tensions at Bungie, saying morale at the studio was in free fall across every department. The most recent rumblings around Marathon , which is due to land in September, are that its marketing plans have been scuttled completely. GeoGuessr ditches the EWC after a brief protest GeoGuessr will no longer be included in the Esports World Cup after a quick and clearly effective community blackout. The most prolific GeoGuessr map creators pulled their contributions from the game to protest its participation in the EWC, calling the tournament a sportswashing tool used by the government of Saudi Arabia to distract from and conceal its horrific human rights record. Less than a day after the blackout began, GeoGuessr AB responded by abandoning the event, writing, You our community have made it clear that this decision does not align with what GeoGuessr stands for. So, when you tell us weve got it wrong we take it seriously. FTC admits defeat against Microsoft The FTC was the last remaining voice rallying against Microsoft s acquisition of Activision Blizzard, and its now been silenced for good. The FTC officially dismissed its case against Microsoft after losing its latest appeal earlier this month. A reminder that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a very good game In a cute moment of serendipity, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has sold 3.3 million copies in its first 33 days on the market. If you were waiting for a sign to start playing, this might be it. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/video-games-weekly-grand-theft-auto-is-no-friend-to-the-queer-community-193059427.html?src=rss

Virat Kohli creates history, breaks massive T20 franchise record

Virat Kohli achieved a significant milestone, becoming the first cricketer to score 9,000 T20 runs for a single franchise, Royal Challengers Bengaluru. This feat was accomplished during the match against Lucknow Super Giants, combining his IPL and Champions League T20 performances. Kohli's consistent form this season sees him leading RCB's scoring charts with 548 runs.

Anees Bazmee Ventures into Marathi Cinema with, Jarann but His Works for, No Entry and Bhool Bhulaiyaa Franchise is in Progress-Read to Know More

Acclaimed film-maker -Anees Bazmee who is known to have delivered box office hit films -,Welcome, No Entry, and lately his horror comedy film, Bhool Bhulaiyaa-2. chose to debut as presenter with this psychological horror film Jarann.Starring National Award-winning actor Amruta Subhash. Jarann trailer witnessed a bouquet of well-known directors from Bollywood-like Anil Sharma, Raj Mehta, Vikas Bahl and Bazmee

'Housefull 5' to surprise audiences with two endings

The 'Housefull 5' trailer is out, revealing a unique twist: each theater will show a different killer, offering two alternate endings. Starring Akshay Kumar, Nargis Fakhri, and Fardeen Khan, the film releases on June 6, 2025, blending comedy with a thrilling murder mystery in Bollywoods iconic franchise.

Coal India arm CMPDI files DRHP with Sebi for an IPO

Ranchi-based CMPDI, a Coal India subsidiary, filed its draft red herring prospectus for an IPO comprising a 7.14 crore share offer for sale by Coal India. CMPDI, Indias leading coal consultancy, posted Rs 667 crore profit in FY25 with zero debt, aiming for listing to enhance operational autonomy.

Akshay Kumars Housefull 5 trailer out: Comedy-thriller promises to release with a major twist. Check plot, cast, and release date

The trailer for Housefull 5 is here. This film brings back the comedy franchise with a twist. This time, there is a murder on a cruise ship. The movie features Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, and others. There are multiple endings in different theatres. Sajid Nadiadwala wrote the story. The film releases on June 6, 2025.

Dragon Quest 1 and 2 HD-2D Remake arrives on October 30

Square Enix is following up last year's release of Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake with the remade versions of the first two games in the franchise. In celebration of the original game's release on May 27, 1986, the company has announced that the Dragon Quest 1 and 2 HD-2D Remake set is arriving on October 30 on the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, the PlayStation 5, the Xbox Series X|S and the PC via Steam. Chronologically, the first two games in the franchise take place after the events in the third game. It revolves around the hero who went on a journey to complete the quest started by their father, a legendary warrior, to defeat the demon lord Baramos. Dragon Quest 1 and 2 revolve around the descendants of that hero, who received the title of Erdrick after the events of the third game. Both games are turn-based RPGs, wherein players can control the actions of all the members of a party. They, like the other games in the franchise, feature character designs by Akira Toriyama, who's mostly known for creating Dragon Ball . Players can expect high-definition 2D graphics, brand new major story additions, a refined battle system and other quality-of-life updates with the remake set. The digital and physical versions of the Dragon Quest 1 and 2 HD-2D Remake set are now available for pre-order for $60, except for the digital Switch and Switch 2 games that will be available at a later date. Pre-orders will come with free in-game items, but the Collectors Edition will also come with digital wallpapers, six characters, a dog and two boss monsters. And for those who didn't get the third game's remake last year, Square Enix is releasing a digital-only Erdrick Trilogy Collection with all three games on the same day. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/dragon-quest-1-and-2-hd-2d-remake-arrives-on-october-30-124540701.html?src=rss

IPL 2025: Dewald Brevis Thanks CSK After Impressive Stint, Says 'I Hope To Be Back Soon'

Chennai Super Kings: South Africas Dewald Brevis has thanked the Chennai Super Kings franchise and fans after completing a short but impressive stint in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Brevis, who joined CSK as an injury replacement midway through the season, scored 225 runs in six matches at a strike rate of 180 and an average of 37.50. His performances were one of the few positives in what was otherwise a disappointing season for the five-time champions, who finished last on the points table for the first time in their history. Taking to social media on Tuesday, two days after CSK ended their campaign with a win against Gujarat Titans, the 22-year-old Brevis posted an emotional note. He expressed gratitude towards the team management, support staff and his teammates for welcoming him warmly and giving him an opportunity to contribute. Thank you to Chennai management, coaches, and everyone involved for believing in me and giving me the opportunity to do what I love PLAYING CRICKET, Brevis wrote on Instagram. A special thank you to my teammates for making me feel welcome from day one. And to all our incredible fans in India, you were amazing. The atmosphere and support at Chepauk were unforgettable. I hope to be back soon. He also shared a photograph with MS Dhoni, who returned to lead the team in the latter part of the season after regular skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad was ruled out with an injury. Brevis had previously played for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2022 and 2024 went unsold in the 2025 auction. His strong showing in SA20 this year, where he scored 291 runs for MI Cape Town, earned him a call-up by CSK to replace the injured Gurjapneet Singh. He also shared a photograph with MS Dhoni, who returned to lead the team in the latter part of the season after regular skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad was ruled out with an injury. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Grants Interchangeability Designation to Samsung Bioepis and Organon HADLIMA (adalimumab-bwwd) Injection

Business Wire India HADLIMA (adalimumab-bwwd) injection, 40 mg/0.4 mL & 40 mg/0.8 mL is now interchangeable with all high- and low-concentration presentations (autoinjector, prefilled syringe, and single-dose vial) of Humira (adalimumab) 1,2 The interchangeability designation for HADLIMA is based on a Pharmacokinetics, Efficacy, Safety, and Immunogenicity study of SB5 versus Humira in patients with moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis 3 An interchangeable biosimilar product may be substituted for the reference product without consulting the prescriber, subject to state pharmacy laws 4 Samsung Bioepis Co., Ltd. and Organon & Co. (NYSE: OGN) today announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has designated the HADLIMA (adalimumab-bwwd) high- and low-concentration (40 mg/0.4 mL, 40 mg/0.8 mL) autoinjectors and high-concentration prefilled syringe as interchangeable biosimilars to Humira (adalimumab). 2 These interchangeability designations follow the interchangeability designation received for the HADLIMA low-concentration (40 mg/0.8 mL) prefilled syringe and single-dose vial in June 2024. 1 With todays additional interchangeability designations, HADLIMA is now interchangeable with all presentations of the reference product. 1,2 An interchangeability designation enables a pharmacist to substitute the reference product with a biosimilar without the need to consult the prescriber, depending on state pharmacy laws. 4 This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250527970852/en/ An increased uptake of biosimilars may lead to improved patient access to biologic therapies and potential savings for the US health care system. 5 As a company dedicated to making medicines more accessible, HADLIMA, now designated as fully interchangeable with the reference product, has a greater potential to bring savings for patients. 1,2,5 As our data shows, on average, patients paid more than four times as much out of pocket per month for Humira compared to HADLIMA, *6 said Jon Martin, US Commercial Lead, Biosimilars and Established Brands at Organon. With this approval, pharmacies can substitute HADLIMA for the reference product Humira without consulting prescribers (subject to state law), which may facilitate increased access for patients to receive the medications they need. 4,5 This designation is meaningful as it signifies our continued commitment to making biosimilars more accessible. Both biosimilars and interchangeable biosimilars are highly similar and have no clinically meaningful differences in safety, purity, and potency compared to the reference product, 7 said Byoung In Jung, Vice President and Regulatory Affairs Team Leader at Samsung Bioepis. With this designation, we continue to benefit patients, health care providers, and health care systems around the world. HADLIMA is a tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blocker indicated for appropriate patients with rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, Crohns disease, ulcerative colitis, plaque psoriasis, hidradenitis suppurativa, and uveitis. See full indications below. Patients treated with adalimumab products, including HADLIMA, are at increased risk for developing serious infections that may lead to hospitalization or death. Discontinue HADLIMA if a patient develops a serious infection or sepsis. Monitor patients closely for the development of signs and symptoms of infection during and after treatment with HADLIMA, including the possible development of tuberculosis (TB) in patients who tested negative for latent TB infection prior to initiating therapy. Lymphoma and other malignancies, some fatal, have been reported in children and adolescent patients treated with TNF blockers including adalimumab products. See additional safety information below. The interchangeability designation was based on clinical data from a randomized, double-blind, 1:1 ratio, parallel-group, multiple-dose clinical trial, which assessed pharmacokinetics (PK), efficacy, safety, and immunogenicity in two treatment groups: patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis who switched between formulations of EU-sourced Humira and high-concentration SB5 (adalimumab biosimilar) versus patients receiving Humira continuously. The study demonstrated comparability in terms of primary PK endpoints, as well as efficacy, safety, and immunogenicity profiles between the switching group and continuous Humira treatment group. 3 In addition, data from additional studies provide further evidence to support the interchangeability designation for HADLIMA low- and high-concentration autoinjectors. 8 HADLIMA was first approved by the FDA in 2019 as a low-concentration (40 mg/0.8 mL) formulation of prefilled syringe and autoinjector. The high-concentration (40 mg/0.4 mL) formulation of prefilled syringe and autoinjector of HADLIMA was approved in 2022. 9 Both low- and high-concentration formulations of HADLIMA have been commercially available in the US market since 2023. 10 About HADLIMA (adalimumab-bwwd) Injection HADLIMA is a tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blocker indicated for: Rheumatoid Arthritis: HADLIMA is indicated, alone or in combination with methotrexate or other non-biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), for reducing signs and symptoms, inducing major clinical response, inhibiting the progression of structural damage, and improving physical function in adult patients with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis. Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: HADLIMA is indicated, alone or in combination with methotrexate, for reducing signs and symptoms of moderately to severely active polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis in patients 2 years of age and older. Psoriatic Arthritis: HADLIMA is indicated, alone or in combination with non-biologic DMARDs, for reducing signs and symptoms, inhibiting the progression of structural damage, and improving physical function in adult patients with active psoriatic arthritis. Ankylosing Spondylitis: HADLIMA is indicated for reducing signs and symptoms in adult patients with active ankylosing spondylitis. Crohns Disease: HADLIMA is indicated for the treatment of moderately to severely active Crohns disease in adults and pediatric patients 6 years of age and older. Ulcerative Colitis: HADLIMA is indicated for the treatment of moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis in adult patients. Limitations of Use: The effectiveness of HADLIMA has not been established in patients who have lost response to or were intolerant to tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blockers. Plaque Psoriasis: HADLIMA is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy, and when other systemic therapies are medically less appropriate. HADLIMA should only be administered to patients who will be closely monitored and have regular follow-up visits with a physician. Hidradenitis Suppurativa: HADLIMA is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa in adult patients. Uveitis: HADLIMA is indicated for the treatment of non-infectious intermediate, posterior, and panuveitis in adult patients. SELECTED SAFETY INFORMATION SERIOUS INFECTIONS Patients treated with adalimumab products, including HADLIMA, are at increased risk for developing serious infections that may lead to hospitalization or death. Most patients who developed these infections were taking concomitant immunosuppressants such as methotrexate or corticosteroids. Discontinue HADLIMA if a patient develops a serious infection or sepsis. Reported infections include: Active tuberculosis (TB), including reactivation of latent TB. Patients with TB have frequently presented with disseminated or extrapulmonary disease. Test patients for latent TB before HADLIMA use and during therapy. Initiate treatment for latent TB prior to HADLIMA use. Invasive fungal infections, including histoplasmosis, coccidioidomycosis, candidiasis, aspergillosis, blastomycosis, and pneumocystosis. Patients with histoplasmosis or other invasive fungal infections may present with disseminated, rather than localized, disease. Antigen and antibody testing for histoplasmosis may be negative in some patients with active infection. Consider empiric anti-fungal therapy in patients at risk for invasive fungal infections who develop severe systemic illness. Bacterial, viral, and other infections due to opportunistic pathogens, including Legionella and Listeria. Carefully consider the risks and benefits of treatment with HADLIMA prior to initiating therapy in patients: with chronic or recurrent infection who have been exposed to TB with a history of opportunistic infection who resided in or traveled in regions where mycoses are endemic with underlying conditions that may predispose them to infection Monitor patients closely for the development of signs and symptoms of infection during and after treatment with HADLIMA, including the possible development of TB in patients who tested negative for latent TB infection prior to initiating therapy. Do not start HADLIMA during an active infection, including localized infections. Patients older than 65 years, patients with co-morbid conditions, and/or patients taking concomitant immunosuppressants may be at greater risk of infection. If an infection develops, monitor carefully and initiate appropriate therapy. Drug interactions with biologic products: A higher rate of serious infections has been observed in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients treated with rituximab who received subsequent treatment with a TNF blocker. An increased risk of serious infections has been seen with the combination of TNF blockers with anakinra or abatacept, with no demonstrated added benefit in patients with RA. Concomitant administration of HADLIMA with other biologic DMARDs (eg, anakinra or abatacept) or other TNF blockers is not recommended based on the possible increased risk for infections and other potential pharmacological interactions. MALIGNANCY Lymphoma and other malignancies, some fatal, have been reported in children and adolescent patients treated with TNF blockers, including adalimumab products. Postmarketing cases of hepatosplenic T-cell lymphoma (HSTCL), a rare type of T-cell lymphoma, have been reported in patients treated with TNF blockers, including adalimumab products. These cases have had a very aggressive disease course and have been fatal. The majority of reported TNF blocker cases have occurred in patients with Crohns disease or ulcerative colitis and the majority were in adolescent and young adult males. Almost all of these patients had received treatment with azathioprine or 6-mercaptopurine concomitantly with a TNF blocker at or prior to diagnosis. It is uncertain whether the occurrence of HSTCL is related to use of a TNF blocker or a TNF blocker in combination with these other immunosuppressants. Consider the risks and benefits of HADLIMA treatment prior to initiating or continuing therapy in a patient with known malignancy. In clinical trials, more cases of malignancies were observed among adalimumab-treated patients compared to control patients. Non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) was reported during clinical trials for adalimumab-treated patients. Examine all patients, particularly those with a history of prolonged immunosuppressant or psoralen and ultraviolet A (PUVA) therapy, for the presence of NMSC prior to and during treatment with HADLIMA. In adalimumab clinical trials, there was an approximate 3-fold higher rate of lymphoma than expected in the general U.S. population. Patients with chronic inflammatory diseases, particularly those with highly active disease and/or chronic exposure to immunosuppressant therapies, may be at higher risk of lymphoma than the general population, even in the absence of TNF blockers. Postmarketing cases of acute and chronic leukemia were reported with TNF blocker use. Approximately half of the postmarketing cases of malignancies in children, adolescents, and young adults receiving TNF blockers were lymphomas; other cases included rare malignancies associated with immunosuppression and malignancies not usually observed in children and adolescents. HYPERSENSITIVITY Anaphylaxis and angioneurotic edema have been reported following adalimumab administration. If a serious allergic reaction occurs, stop HADLIMA and institute appropriate therapy. HEPATITIS B VIRUS REACTIVATION Use of TNF blockers, including HADLIMA, may increase the risk of reactivation of hepatitis B virus (HBV) in patients who are chronic carriers. Some cases have been fatal. Evaluate patients at risk for HBV infection for prior evidence of HBV infection before initiating TNF blocker therapy. Exercise caution in patients who are carriers of HBV and monitor them during and after HADLIMA treatment. Discontinue HADLIMA and begin antiviral therapy in patients who develop HBV reactivation. Exercise caution when resuming HADLIMA after HBV treatment. NEUROLOGIC REACTIONS TNF blockers, including adalimumab products, have been associated with rare cases of new onset or exacerbation of central nervous system and peripheral demyelinating diseases, including multiple sclerosis, optic neuritis, and Guillain-Barr syndrome. Exercise caution when considering HADLIMA for patients with these disorders; discontinuation of HADLIMA should be considered if any of these disorders develop. HEMATOLOGIC REACTIONS Rare reports of pancytopenia, including aplastic anemia, have been reported with TNF blockers. Medically significant cytopenia has been infrequently reported with adalimumab products. Consider stopping HADLIMA if significant hematologic abnormalities occur. CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE Worsening and new onset congestive heart failure (CHF) has been reported with TNF blockers. Cases of worsening CHF have been observed with adalimumab products; exercise caution and monitor carefully. AUTOIMMUNITY Treatment with adalimumab products may result in the formation of autoantibodies and, rarely, in development of a lupus-like syndrome. Discontinue treatment if symptoms of a lupus-like syndrome develop. IMMUNIZATIONS Patients on HADLIMA should not receive live vaccines. Pediatric patients, if possible, should be brought up to date with all immunizations before initiating HADLIMA therapy. Adalimumab is actively transferred across the placenta during the third trimester of pregnancy and may affect immune response in the in utero -exposed infant. The safety of administering live or live-attenuated vaccines in infants exposed to adalimumab products in utero is unknown. Risks and benefits should be considered prior to vaccinating (live or live-attenuated) exposed infants. ADVERSE REACTIONS The most common adverse reactions in adalimumab clinical trials (>10%) were: infections (eg, upper respiratory, sinusitis), injection site reactions, headache, and rash. Before prescribing HADLIMA, please read the Prescribing Information , including the Boxed Warning about serious infections and malignancies. The Medication Guide and Instructions for Use also are available. To learn more about HADLIMA, please visit www.hadlima.com . Healthcare providers can learn more about HADLIMA at www.HADLIMAPro.com . About Samsung Bioepis Co., Ltd. Established in 2012, Samsung Bioepis is a biopharmaceutical company committed to realizing health care that is accessible to everyone. Through innovations in product development and a firm commitment to quality, Samsung Bioepis aims to become the world's leading biopharmaceutical company. Samsung Bioepis continues to advance a broad pipeline of biosimilar candidates that cover a spectrum of therapeutic areas, including immunology, oncology, ophthalmology, hematology, nephrology, and endocrinology. For more information, please visit: www.samsungbioepis.com and follow us on social media X , LinkedIn . 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It's a serious matter, to be handled by court: Akshay Kumar on Paresh Rawal's Hera Pheri 3 exit

Rawal's sudden departure from the project sent shockwaves in the film industry and among the fans of the franchise who have been waiting for the third part for close to 20 years

Ibrahim Ali Khan Jokes About Sreeleela's Caption Game, She Has This Witty Response

Sreeleela is all set to make her grand Bollywood debut in the much-awaited third instalment of the Aashiqui franchise

'Housefull 5' trailer: Akshay, Riteish & Abhishek in a hilarious comedy loop!

The much-awaited trailer of Housefull 5, the fifth installment of the popular comedy franchise, was released on Tuesday.

Akshay Kumar BREAKS SILENCE on Paresh Rawal being called 'foolish' for quitting Hera Pheri 3: 'It will be handled by court'

Akshay Kumar has finally broken the silence on Paresh Rawal leaving the Hera Pheri 3 franchise in midway, and despite their legal tiff, Kumar defended Rawal.

Quint Digital Ltd Signs Franchise Agreement with Time Out Group to Launch Time Out India

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Man Kills Wife, 2 Children With Grinding Stone In Ranchi, Escapes

A horrifying triple murder has rocked the McCluskieganj area of Ranchi district in Jharkhand, where a man allegedly bludgeoned his wife and two young children to death with a grinding stone before fleeing the scene.

Quint Digital Signs Franchise Agreement with Time Out to Launch Time Out India

The multi-channel collaboration spans both Time Out Media and the opportunity to bring Time Out Market to India.

Airship Unveils Branching and Custom Views, Powering Unprecedented Agility and Personalization in Cross-Channel Customer Experiences

Business Wire India In an era where customer attention is scarce and expectations for seamless interactions are paramount, Airship , the cross-channel customer experience company, today unveiled two transformative capabilities to its Airship Experience Platform: Branching and Custom Views. These new innovations enable marketing, product and growth teams to move beyond generic, one-size-fits-all digital experiences and avoid the costly time and resource drain of rebuilding proven native content for novel uses. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250527045487/en/ Customers abandoning a shopping cart can be greeted on the next app open or website visit with a fully functional shopping cart allowing them to make final selections and complete the purchase without replicating any code using Airship Custom Views. Static and disconnected customer experiences are a leading cause of user drop-off and missed conversions. Airship's new Branching capability empowers marketers to craft responsive experiences for apps and websites that dynamically adapt in real-time to individual user behaviors, keeping them engaged through tailored journeys from onboarding flows that intelligently skip irrelevant steps, surveys that dynamically adjust based on previous answers, or promotional flows that pivot instantly based on expressed interest. No code, no dev time just smarter content, better data and higher conversions. Complementing this, Custom Views empowers marketers to dramatically increase efficiency and consistency by reusing existing, high-performing native elements from their app or website such as interactive maps, shopping carts, saved favorites or lists, booking interfaces, loyalty dashboards or even native ad units directly within their cross-channel experiences. This eliminates redundant development, accelerating the launch of richer, more functional, high-quality customer experiences across all digital touchpoints. For too long, marketing and product teams have been forced to choose between personalized experiences and scalable execution, often sacrificing one for the other or waiting in long development queues, said Mike Herrick, CTO, Airship. With Branching and Custom Views, we are empowering marketers to break free from outdated constraints, to build truly adaptive experiences that resonate deeply with individuals, and to do so with an efficiency that directly impacts the bottom line. This is about giving brands the tools to not only meet customer expectations but to consistently exceed them and unlock greater value from every customer interaction. Like all Airship no-code solutions, Branching and Custom Views use an intuitive visual editor and tap into the platforms AI-powered automation, segmentation and experimentation empowering marketers to deliver one-to-one experiences with precision that would be difficult for technical teams to replicate, which in turn frees those teams to focus on major new innovations and features. Together, Branching and Custom Views empower brands to efficiently deliver agile, contextually relevant customer experiences defined by unprecedented personalization and interactivity. This is a significant leap forward, liberating marketers, product and growth teams to unify and optimize end-to-end customer journeys and ensure that every customer interaction is an opportunity to deepen loyalty, accelerate business growth and increase customer lifetime value. About Airship Airship is trusted by worlds leading brands such as Alaska Airlines, BBC and The Home Depot to drive revenue growth and customer loyalty with exceptional cross-channel customer experiences. Today brands are challenged to deliver seamless, unified customer experiences across a fragmented array of channels and devices apps, websites, email, SMS, wallets and more. Airships no-code, AI-powered platform was designed with non-technical, growth-focused teams in mind, making it easy to create, test and orchestrate hyper-personalized experiences across all channels. With the ability to easily enrich customer data and rapidly launch growth experiments, Airship enables brands to deliver consistent, meaningful interactions that accelerate conversion and foster deeper customer relationships accelerating growth and loyalty. For more information, visit www.airship.com . View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250527045487/en/

PTR seeks sniffer dogs to check poaching of wild animals, illegal meat trade

RANCHI: Palamu Tiger Reserve (PTR) has sought a sniffer dog, required to check poaching of wild animals and illegal trade of their meat. According to PTR officials, they have written to TRAFFIC, a joint initiative of World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the International Union of Conservation of Nature, for the same and expect to get a least in the next few weeks. PTR Deputy Director Prajesh Kant Jena informed that, Honey, a sniffer dog which was brought here in 2023, died a few months back, and hence, they need at least one to detect wild life crime. The Belgian Malinois, a special breed of dog, is used by forest officials for the detection of wildlife crime. The Belgian Malinois is a medium to large-sized dog with an athletic, lean build and a short, tight coat. Sometimes mistaken for the larger, heavier boned German Shepherd Dog. The PTR management uses sniffer dogs to track and prevent poaching of animals, mostly deer, and their illegal trade. Sniffer dogs are a part of protection regime in PTR as they are trained to detect wildlife crime and used in multiple things by the forest officials like detecting the crime scene and the miscreants. In addition to that, they are also help us in detecting meat of any wild animals being sold in the local haat or market by sniffing them, said Jena. As the sniffer dog PTR earlier had, died a few months back, they have sent a requisition to TRAFFIC-INDIA, which is a joint venture of WWF, and trains the dogs and their handlers. Earlier, we had two sniffer dogs, which died and then we had obtained one last year, which also died. As of now, we do not have any sniffer dog and expect to get it in next two to three months, said the Deputy Director. Interestingly, wildlife detector dogs are proving invaluable in tackling wild species crime. They are working in various ways, from helping rangers in National Parks in Africa and India catch poachers to detecting illicit products derived from wild species in airports. These highly trained sniffer squads are essential in stopping poachers and traffickers in their tracks and ensuring justice for our wild species.

IPL 2025: Suryakumar Breaks Tendulkar's Record, Emerges as Mumbai's New Run-Machine

In 2015, Sachin scored 618 runs at an average of 47.53 which was the highest ever score for the five-time champion franchise.

IPL 2025 Final Is Going To Be Between RCB And Punjab Kings, Feels Uthappa

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Former India wicketkeeper-batter Robin Uthappa backed Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) to play the IPL 2025 final at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on June 3. Punjab Kings confirmed their top two finish following their seven-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in Jaipur on Monday. With 19 points in 14 games, the Shreyas Iyer-led side is at the top of the table with RCB having the chance to finish above them if they win against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Tuesday. RCB are placed at third spot with 17 points in 13 games and the win against LSG will see them finish at the top if they surpass PBKS' net run rate. You want momentum at the right point in the tournament and the right kind of impetus going into the play-offs. Punjab started the tournament exceptionally well, lost a bit of steam towards the back end of the league stage, but regained momentum just before the play-offs. Granted, theyre losing a player or two to national duty, but even within the squad, the batting line-up looks really solid. For me, Arshdeep Singh hasn't quite fired yet, and that actually augurs well for Punjab. It means hes due for a big performance and will be raring to go in crucial games. I have a strong feeling the final is going to be between RCB and Punjab, Uthappa said on JioStar. He further praised Iyer's leadership skills in guiding Punjab to the playoffs after 11 years. Shreyas has always been an exceptional captain. You always sensed that he felt underappreciated at KKR despite adding value there. He moved to a franchise where not much had been achieved historically - and then went on to win it for them. That says a lot about his leadership and belief, Uthappa said. The former batter is pleased with the return of pacer Josh Hazlewood ahead of the playoffs and hopes that other bowlers also contribute to make them a formidable attack. He further praised Iyer's leadership skills in guiding Punjab to the playoffs after 11 years. Shreyas has always been an exceptional captain. You always sensed that he felt underappreciated at KKR despite adding value there. He moved to a franchise where not much had been achieved historically - and then went on to win it for them. That says a lot about his leadership and belief, Uthappa said. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS

Two killed as bikes collide head-on in Ganjam district

Bhanjanagar: Two people were killed and three others critically injured in a head-on collision between two motorcycles on the Sorada-Bhanjanagar main road near Kulangi in Ganjam district, Monday morning. The deceased have been identifi ed as Biranchi Bhuyan, 30, of Singhamardani village in Ganjam and Prabhat Pradhan, 45, of Dihapadhal village in Nayagarh. Both were []

Mission: Impossible hits Rs 75 crore mark on Day 10

Tom Cruise's 'Mission: Impossible The Final Reckoning' has earned over Rs 75 crore in India after ten days, showing a strong opening weekend. While it trails behind 'Dead Reckoning Part One's' performance, the film has set franchise records internationally, grossing $204 million worldwide. The film needs to reach $1 billion to be a box office success.

Dopamine high makes chess trend as a 'cool game' in Kerala

Once considered a niche pursuit reserved for geeks, chess has undergone a transformation in Kerala over the past few years. While the game has always had its space in school clubs, library evenings, and local tournaments, something changed abruptly, and perhaps permanently. Since the pandemic, chess has steadily moved from analogue boards and niche circles to digital platforms and wider public interest. And Kerala has not been left behind. In fact, the state boasts the fourth-highest number of registered players in the country, following Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Karnataka. Can this momentum be sustained? Internet chess saw a 60 per cent growth during the pandemic. There was a huge spike in casual players across different apps. Chess started being viewed as a productive and positive addiction, says Vijin Babu, director of Capablanca Chess School, Thiruvananthapuram. Lockdown boredom played a part, but online platforms offering round-the-clock games were a big push. Even the Netflix series The Queens Gambit, released around that time, helped turn a chess prodigy into a pop culture icon. Vijin notes that the shift to online learning widened their reach. Before Covid-19 struck, we only had students from Thiruvananthapuram. Once everything moved online, we started getting students from across Kerala, and also foreign countries. Some of them, without any in-person training, went on to compete at the national level. And the number of teachers and chess schools has only grown. Visibility factor This growth is accelerating especially after a historic year for Indian chess. In 2024, India claimed gold in both the mens and womens categories at the Chess Olympiad. Gukesh Dommaraju became the youngest world chess champion, Koneru Humpy won the Womens World Rapid title, and players like R Praggnanandhaa continued to make headlines by defeating the likes of Magnus Carlsen. Social media lit up, and the game suddenly felt new again. The success of Malayali grandmasters Nihal Sarin and S L Narayanan has only added fuel to the fire. Both qualified for the upcoming Chess World Cup after strong performances in the Asian Individual Championship. Nihals journey started around age five, during school vacation, recalls his father, Dr Sarin Abdulsalam. His grandfather taught him the rules, and within days, he was already competing with him. But the path was not easy; managing school, travel, coaching, and finances was tough. At that time, Kerala lacked strong tournaments, so we had to travel a lot. Support from Tata Trusts and Akshayakalpa made a real difference. Dr Sarin believes Kerala has great talent, but it needs more support. We need better infrastructure, regular high-level tournaments, and structured coaching systems. And I think a franchise-based chess league could change the game here, he says. S L Narayanans story is similar. A restless child, he found focus in chess and became a grandmaster at 18, even while topping his class despite regular absences for tournaments. Keralas first grandmaster was G N Gopal. Then came Narayanan, and then Nihal. Despite the talent here, progress is slow compared to other states, says Narayanans father, Sunil Dutt P. The number of tournaments has grown, but quality has not improved much. Also, while other states benefit from solid sponsorships, Kerala still lacks that kind of support. But that has not deterred more prodigies from taking to the 64-square battlefield. Some days ago, TNIE featured the story of Divi Bijesh, the youngest girl in Kerala to be conferred the Woman Candidate Master title by the International Chess Federation (FIDE). I dont really get nervous when I play, she told this reporter. I just enjoy it a lot. I watch lots of chess games online, especially those of Magnus Carlsen. He is my favourite. Divis coach Sreejith G S, of Master Chess Academy, says enhanced visibility of the game has made a big difference. Parents now believe that any child, regardless of background, can go far in chess. Some enrol children to boost focus and memory. People spot talent early and nurture it, he notes. Gukesh Dommaraju and R Praggnanandhaa The equaliser game In Ernakulam, the Eight Times Eight Academy, a startup, now trains over 5,000 students. Its director, Abhijith M, says chess is an equaliser. A five-year-old can beat a fifty-year-old. Its not about where you come from or what language you speak. At the board, everyones the same, he underscores. Abhijith points out how chess builds qualities that many children today struggle with: patience, attention span, and resilience. It teaches you how to lose, how to keep going. That never give up mindset can be built early, he says. We had under 500 students three years ago now, its 10 times more. That shows how people value the game nowadays. Chess appeals to all ages, he adds. Recently, a 79-year-old retired man joined our classes. He took up chess as a stress-buster, says Abhijith. Chess is often recommended to older adults as a way to keep the brain active and help prevent conditions like Alzheimers. New-gen variants Abhijiths partner Adesh Joshi also underscores the online boom. Whether its for playing casual games or for training, a growing number of players have embraced online platforms, he says. Traditionally, chess has struggled to become a spectator-friendly sport. Today, chess is being live-streamed on platforms like YouTube by popular creators such as ChessBase India and GothamChess. In many streams, its not just chess professionals who provide commentary, stand-up comedians are also featured to make the coverage engaging. Live streamers also break down complex moves and explain strategies in simple terms. Adesh highlights the innovation factor as well. Nowadays, there are new variants of chess, like the popular Chess960, he says. In this freestyle version, for example, you will know the pieces you are playing with only when the game starts, meaning you cant rely on memorised openings. Other variants like atomic chess and anti-chess have also gained popularity, especially among younger players. For international player Anjitha Krishnakumar (20) from Ernakulam, the change feels personal. There is a clear before and after in my life before and after chess, she says. It has shaped who I am, and helped me grow. When I started, there were barely any girls in training. But these days, it is nice to see more girls taking up the game, bringing a sense of optimism for a more inclusive future in chess. The dopamine hit For many, like 24-year-old Yadhukrishnan P U from Thrissur, a few rounds of chess became a daily ritual ever since the lockdown. The mix of anxiety and thrill chess offers and the calm after the game, even if I lose, is unlike anything else. I dont have any targets. I just enjoy the game, he says. Abhijith says the dopamine hit from chess is indeed quite something. In earlier generations, some of the best players like Bobby Fischer were viewed as eccentric. That came from their obsession with the game. Such a craze is now evident in how addictive mobile chess games have become, he points out. College student Aniketh Asho can relate to the dopamine hit part. He also points to mental barriers being broken. A certain level of smartness is required for chess, but that doesnt mean only geniuses can play the game well. That notion has been broken down, he says. This has given people like me the confidence that, with experience, the game can be aced at. To sum it up, chess, whether played online or offline, is emerging as a cool game. The official moves The state's chess community is navigating some internal friction. The Kerala Chess Association (KCA), affiliated with the All India Chess Federation, is in a legal dispute with the Kerala State Sports Council, which formed a parallel State Chess Technical Committee in 2023. Both, however, are upbeat about the game's prospect in Kerala.Back in 2013, we only had the state championship. Now, we host national-level events for all age groups, under-7 to under-19, and senior men and women. saysKCA president Rajesh Nattakom. We even introduced under-6 events to spot early talent. The chess-in-schools project has made chess a key extracurricular in CBSE schools. Coaching jobs have grown. Every district now has an active chess association. In 2024, Rajesh adds, Kerala hosted its first grandmaster tournament, attracting 234 players from 14 countries. Financial support, however, has been scarce, he shrugs. Joe Parappilly, chairperson of the State Chess Technical Committee, says the new body has initiated some steps to encourage the game. We have brought back grace marks for chess. We organised showcase matches with stars like Praggnanandhaa and Nihal.A friendly match between players from Cuba and our young talents was also conducted, he says. We have been supporting children to travel abroad for events. We are also planning seminars and workshops. We need more tournaments and international exposure. If institutions and sponsors step up, we can reach new heights.

IPL 2025: We Havent Done Anything Yet, Big Games Yet To Come, Says PBKS Head Coach Ponting

Punjab Kings: Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting admitted his team will be celebrating their seven-wicket win over Mumbai Indians on Monday night but will also remind them that the job is not over yet. PBKS were ruthless in their chase as fifties by Priyansh Arya and Josh Inglis set up the massive victory, which sealed a top two spot for the side in the IPL points table, in what is their first appearance in the playoffs since 2014. Ponting reflected on how things have changed under him this season, starting with the auction and credited his aggressive young batting core. Being a serial winner himself, he also acknowledged the importance of converting a successful league season into a strong playoff performance. Very pleased, lot of hard work goes into achieving this. Starts from the auction, big thing for me was to come to a new franchise and make a difference straightaway. It's obvious to see that it's a quality team, heading in the same direction. We haven't done anything yet, that's what I've been telling players, the big games are to come. Prabhsimran is 23-24 and has got 500 runs, I said maybe four or five games in that Priyansh is one of the finds of the tournament. Hard to argue with now. Fearless young talent seeing and hitting the ball. Overseas players - Inglis, Stoinis have been great. Shreyas has been outstanding. We're a happy group, enjoyed each other's company ten weeks, got one more to go. Pretty obvious I was keen to work with Shreyas considering how much I spent at the auction. We had a good working relationship in Delhi. I've known him from a long time. He's a quality person. It's what you need when you need to form a culture, said Ponting in the post-game chat with broadcasters. With this win, Punjab have virtually confirmed the first spot, citing their superior run-rate over RCB, who have a chance of levelling PBKS on points when they face LSG on Wednesday. The team will also be worried about the absence of Marco Jansen who wont be available for the playoffs, but Ponting believes his team has the depth to cover for the proteas pacer, who will be a big miss for his side. With this win, Punjab have virtually confirmed the first spot, citing their superior run-rate over RCB, who have a chance of levelling PBKS on points when they face LSG on Wednesday. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS

Kumble on Gill: 'Captaining India is different from captaining franchise'

Anil Kumble believes Shubman Gill is capable of leading the Indian Test team despite the unique pressures of captaining the national side. With veterans like Kohli, Rohit, and Ashwin absent, Gill has the opportunity to establish his legacy. Kumble also acknowledged the challenges Kohli and Rohit face in maintaining fitness for ODIs but emphasized celebrating their careers.

'Koi bhi nahi sunn rha hai': Furious MS Dhoni loses cool

Gujarat Titans suffered a setback in their quest for a top-two IPL finish after losing to Chennai Super Kings, despite remaining at the top with 18 points. MS Dhoni's on-field frustration was evident as he reprimanded fielders during the game. Dhoni's future remains uncertain, as he plans to contemplate his IPL return after spending time in Ranchi.

Guided By Dhonis Wisdom, Solanki Eyes Redemption For Nashik Titans After MPL Final Slip

Eagles Nashik Titans: Eagles Nashik Titans captain Prashant Solanki led his side to the finals of the 2024 Maharashtra Premier League, but were defeated by Ratnagiri Jets in the ultimate clash. With learnings from playing under MS Dhoni for the Chennai Super Kings, the 25-year-old is aiming to take his side past the final hurdle and rectify their performance in the ultimate clash, which resulted in a 34-run defeat, this time around. Finals, be it any tournament, I feel have a different kind of pressure coming in with them. We had played extremely good cricket throughout the final. It's just that one inning, we couldn't click. It did hurt. Obviously, you want to win the final. You want to lift that trophy. It's just that, as I had learned in the last 34 years, our process wasn't quite right in that game. I guess that's why we couldn't click. We couldn't cross the final hurdle. The mindset doesn't change. You just go and rectify what could have been better. The next time you get such big stages, such big opportunities, you try to make the most of it, Solanki told IANS. Solanki, a right-arm leg-break bowler hailing from Mumbai, originally joined Chennai Super Kings in 2022, after previously being with the team as a net bowler, when his services were acquired for INR 1.2 crore. He made his IPL debut for Chennai Super Kings against Gujarat Titans at Wankhede Stadium. He didnt pick any wickets in his first match but scalped the wickets of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shimron Hetmyer in the following game against Rajasthan Royals. When asked of the learnings he absorbed from MS Dhoni, one of Indias greatest ever captains, Solanki replied Everyone says he's so calm. He keeps things very simple and everything. The reason I feel behind so much of his success is transparency between him and the bowler. Transparency with him and the staff. I also try to be calm in pressure situations or take an extra breath at that point of time to clear my head and try to make the right decision. That breathing thing helps, which I have noticed. He does it a lot in pressure situations while he's batting or leading. He takes that extra second. That extra second can always make a lot of difference, I feel, he added. State based T20 tournaments are of vital importance for any youngster hoping to make a name for themselves. One of the biggest examples of such is the meteoric rise of Punjab Kings batter Priyansh Arya whose career was fast tracked after his exceptional outing during the 2024 Delhi Premier League. One such example is Eagle Nashik Titans teammate, Arshin Kulkarni. The all-rounder was selected for the India U19 squad following his outings in last years MPL and was later secured by Lucknow Super Giants for his base price of INR 30 lakh Solanki spoke on the importance of such tournaments given the eyeballs it attracts on young talents. Such tournaments are really important for us. As you mentioned, people shine from their own state leagues. We also had heroes in our state leagues. Our team itself had Arshin Kulkarni, who made a brilliant 100 in the first MPL. Then went on to play India U19 and got into the IPL circle for LSG. Our team has more IPL players like Mukesh Chaudhary. He plays in our team, and myself. These tournaments are very important for us as youngsters to make a mark, grab the spotlight, or grab the eyes of the scouts of the IPL franchises, as they all come in and watch these games. Solanki spoke on the importance of such tournaments given the eyeballs it attracts on young talents. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS

T20 Mumbai League: Maratha Royals Appoint Siddhesh Lad As Captain

Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals: Mumbai circuits proven performer Siddhesh Lad will lead the Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals as captain for their debut campaign in T20 Mumbai League Season 3. A proud product of Shivaji Park, Lads deep familiarity with Mumbai cricket and proven ability across formats make him the natural choice to lead a team built on strong fundamentals and local identity. A technically sound, level-headed batsman with over a decade of experience, Lad, 32, has played 74 First Class, 50 List A, and 60 T20 matches, amassing more than 4,100 runs in the Ranji Trophy, where he stands eighth on Mumbais all-time run-scorers list. An occasional off-spinner, he also spent time playing in the UK before returning to hit a career-best 169* against Odisha in the 202425 Ranji season. Known as Mumbais crisis man for his ability to steady innings under pressure, Lad brings that same grit and game awareness to the Maratha Royals. Beyond the captaincy, the squad sees two changes, with Rohan Raje and Saksham Parashar coming in for icon player Tushar Deshpande who will miss the season owing to national commitments with the India A squad touring England - and Arman Jaffer. Speaking on his appointment, Lad said, Its an honour to lead Maratha Royals, especially in our first season. Ive always taken pride in representing Mumbai, and this opportunity to lead a franchise rooted in Shivaji Park, where I began my journey, means a lot. Weve got a strong mix of talent, and the aim is clear, to play smart, play tough, and represent Mumbai with intent and pride. Hailing from a cricketing background, with his father Dinesh Lad a respected coach and mentor to many Mumbai cricketers, Siddhesh grew up steeped in the game, training at Shivaji Park from an early age. In just his second First Class appearance in 2013, Lad hit twin fifties against Delhi, before playing a crucial knock of 88 in the 2015-16 final, leading Mumbai to their 41st Ranji title. Commenting on Lads ability as a batter and a spearhead, Abhishek Nayar, Team Mentor, said, Siddhesh is a natural leader. Hes someone who reads the game well, absorbs pressure, and leads by example. Hes played in every format, adapted to every role, and always delivered. Thats what were building here, players who reflect the ethos of Mumbai cricket: skill, grit, and quiet confidence. On Lads appointment, Kapil & Alisha Baheti, Owners, Maratha Royals, commented: With Siddhesh leading the team, were reinforcing our commitment to building something authentic. Hes a symbol of what this region stands for, be it resilience, excellence, or legacy. Were excited to have him set the tone as the spearhead in our debut season. Commenting on Lads ability as a batter and a spearhead, Abhishek Nayar, Team Mentor, said, Siddhesh is a natural leader. Hes someone who reads the game well, absorbs pressure, and leads by example. Hes played in every format, adapted to every role, and always delivered. Thats what were building here, players who reflect the ethos of Mumbai cricket: skill, grit, and quiet confidence. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS

Radisson signs three-hotel deal in East India as part of expansion drive

Radisson Hotel Group is expanding its presence in East India by signing deals for three new hotels in Deoghar, Puri, and Ranchi. This strategic move adds 400 rooms and introduces Radisson Blu, Radisson RED, and Radisson Resort & Spa to cater to spiritual, leisure, and MICE tourism, strengthening the group's commitment to high-potential markets.

I Will Enjoy Few Bike Rides in Ranchi Before I Decide: Dhoni On IPL Retirement

Dhoni said lack of performance can never be his reason for taking the retirement decision.

Klaasen Always Had A Natural Feel For Playing Spin: Manjrekar Lauds Batter's Heroics Vs KKR

Kolkata Knight Riders: Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar lauded Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) batter Heinrich Klaasen's unbeaten century against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) that helped them to finish their mediocre IPL 2025 season with an emphatic 110-run win on Sunday. Klaasen hammered his second century of the IPL in just 37 balls, joint third-fastest in tournament history. His unbeaten knock of 105 runs in 39 balls was decorated with nine sixes and seven fours that powered SRH to 278/3 in 20 overs. It was also the side's third-highest total in the cash-rich league. Manjrekar commented on Klaasens performance and his strength against spin. Klaasen always had a natural feel for playing spin. In South Africa, pitches dont turn much, but this is someone whos played a lot of first-class cricket. His average is around 40 to 50, which is very good in those conditions. So hes a proper batter, he said on JioStar. To dominate spin, you have to be good on the back foot and thats what he is. Also, batters worldwide are getting better at playing spin because theyre coming to India more often. Look at teams like New Zealand, South Africa, and England. Gone are the days when they were sitting ducks against Indian spinners. Now you see more and more players like Klaasen, Manjrekar added. Klaasen finished the season with 487 runs in 13 games at an average of 44.27. It was also his best-ever season in the IPL since making his debut in 2018. He finished as the highest run-getter for the franchise ahead of Abhishek Sharma (439 runs), Travis Head (374 runs) and Ishan Kishan (354 runs). Reflecting on defending champions KKR's performance, former India wicketkeeper-batter Robin Uthappa said the side has a lot of pieces to figure out after finishing at the eighth spot with only five wins in 14 games. KKR ended up in eighth position after being champions last year, so they have a lot of pieces to figure out. The fact that they've shelled out as much as they have for Venkatesh Iyer and not used him properly or used him in positions that arent conducive to his strengths gives you a lot to think about. A lot of realigning needs to happen. They need to do some deep work to figure out the direction they want to move in, Uthappa said. Reflecting on defending champions KKR's performance, former India wicketkeeper-batter Robin Uthappa said the side has a lot of pieces to figure out after finishing at the eighth spot with only five wins in 14 games. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS

Klaasen: 'I owed it to the franchise to step up to the plate'

SRH spend a lot of time and effort and a lot of money into this brand of cricket and we owe it to them, Heinrich Klaasen says

Dhoni Wants To Play, The Fire Still Burns To Win Championships: Uthappa On CSK Legend's IPL Future

Chennai Super Kings: Former India wicketkeeper-batter Robin Uthappa said that Chennai Super Kings (CSK) legend MS Dhoni still wants to play for the franchise and he has the fire still burning within him to lift another title for the side. Although CSK ended their IPL 2025 campaign with a commanding win in their final league game, the 43-year-old struggled to replicate his past form. He managed 196 runs in 14 matches at an average of 24.50. His strike rate of 135.17 marked a significant drop from the explosive 220.55 he recorded in the previous season. It all depends on his health and how he feels. You have to understand that he really wants to play - the fire still burns. From what he said during the post-match presentation, its clear that the fire still burns to win championships, to play out there in the middle. Now its about going back and working on his body to bring it to the level he wants for the next IPL. If that doesnt happen, hell call it before the mini-auction. If not, youll see a tweet or an Instagram post, Uthappa said on JioStar. After the win against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad on Sunday, Dhoni continued the tradition of not confirming his participation for the next season. The wicketkeeper-batter left everyone in limbo over his return for the IPL 2026 season. I have 4-5 months to decide, there's no hurry. Need to keep the body fit. You have to be at your best. If cricketers start retiring for their performance, some of them will retire at 22. Will go back to Ranchi and enjoy a few bike rides. I am not saying I am done, nor saying I am coming back. I have the luxury of time. Will think about it and then decide, said Dhoni in the post-match chat, Dhoni said after the match. After the win against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad on Sunday, Dhoni continued the tradition of not confirming his participation for the next season. The wicketkeeper-batter left everyone in limbo over his return for the IPL 2026 season. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS

Maoist commander killed in police encounter in Jharkhand's Latehar

RANCHI: Maoist commander Manish Yadav, who had a bounty of 5 lakh on his head, was killed in an encounter with security forces in Latehar in Jharkhand late Sunday night. Meanwhile, another wanted Maoist, Kundar Kherwar, who carried a reward of 10 lakh, was arrested from the encounter site. According to police officials, the gunfight took place in the forests of Karamkhad and Dauna under the Mahuadanr Police Station in Latehar. An intensive search operation is underway in the area to locate other Maoists believed to be hiding in the jungles. Police sources said the encounter began late Sunday night and continued until Monday morning. During the post-encounter search operation, the body of a Maoist was recovered and later identified as Manish Yadav. Palamu DIG Y.S. Ramesh confirmed the incident. Following a tip-off that Maoist Manish Yadav had been seen in the forest with his squad, a police team was formed, and a search operation was launched. However, as soon as the Maoists spotted the security forces, they opened fire. The security forces retaliated, killing Manish Yadav on the spot, said DIG Ramesh. Two automatic rifles and other daily-use items were recovered from the site. With the elimination of Manish Yadav, the leadership of Bihar-based Maoist units in the Budha Pahad training center has effectively ended. A resident of Chhakarbandha in Gaya district, Yadav was considered the last top Maoist commander from Bihar active in the Budha Pahad region. He had been operating in the area for over a decade. Manish Yadav began as an ordinary cadre in the Maoist squad and gradually rose to the rank of sub-zonal commander. His in-laws reportedly live in the same area where the encounter occurred. This marks the second major success for the Jharkhand Police in recent days. On Friday night , Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP) commander Pappu Lohra and sub-zonal commander Prabhat Ganjhu were also killed in an encounter. Lohra and Ganjhu had bounties of 10 lakh and 5 lakh respectively on their heads.

Is The Final Reckoning really the end?

The 'Mission: Impossible' series may continue. Despite the latest film's title, 'The Final Reckoning,' cast members suggest more movies are possible. Tom Cruise's dedication and reluctance to end the franchise fuel speculation. Angela Bassett and Simon Pegg hint at future installments. Hayley Atwell acknowledges closure but emphasizes Cruise's relentless drive. The series might explore new ideas.

IPL 2025: 2-3 Players Not In Form Resulted In Not Doing Well As A Batting Unit, Admits Rahane

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Its never easy to do a proper dissection of where things went wrong in a season, especially after suffering one of the biggest defeats by margin of runs in an IPL game. But Ajinkya Rahane, skipper of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), stepped up to address where things didnt click for them in an underwhelming season ending with a crushing 110-run defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Rahane admitted that the batting order being consistently inconsistent in the season, especially with two-three players not in their prime, hurt them big time as a batting unit. Its further illustrated by the fact that Rahane ended up as KKRs leading run-getter in IPL 2025 with 390 runs from 13 games. The second-best run-getter turned out to be Angkrish Raghuvanshi with 300 runs in 12 games. See, sometimes what happens is, when you have a couple of good seasons as an individual, you put a lot of expectation and pressure on yourself. I feel that was the case for most of the batters to prove how good I am, and it is completely natural. As a human being, when you are doing well and you had a couple of good seasons, it's very normal to have those expectations from yourself and also from the people. I'm sure players, our boys, will learn from the mistakes, as there was lots to learn from this season. As a team, not for any particular individual, but for everyone. So many learnings from this season, but it can happen to any player. Unfortunately, 2-3 players were going through that phase for us, and that was the reason we couldn't do well in our batting unit. But again, they are pretty much experienced enough to handle this situation. I'm sure they will come back stronger next year. That's why I said, when you have those expectations on yourself, you unknowingly put pressure whenever you go on to bat or when you bowl. So I'm sure Rinku, Raman, all the players, they will learn from the mistakes and come back stronger, said Rahane in the post-match press conference. There was a school of thought that Rahane should have opened the batting for KKR, considering he donned the same role for Mumbai and became the leading run-getter in the side winning the 2024/25 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy with 469 runs in eight innings at a strong strike rate of 164. But with Sunil Narine having great success as an opener in their IPL 2024 win and Quinton de Kock being a specialist opener, Rahane stated he and Raghuvanshi took up middle-order roles. Its a different matter that despite some tweaks, KKR never had a fifty-run opening stand. See, we had those discussions. For me, it's always about the team. I can easily tell the management staff that I want to open. But you have to see the combination, and which batter can bat where. I thought, me and Angkrish, we can easily adapt to 3-4 situations, or he batted at 5 sometimes. Sunny had a very good season last year. We didn't want to change that. Coming to the Championship, we didn't want to change too many things. Plus, Quinton, he is basically an opener. He cannot bat at the different number 3 or 4. So we thought, Angkrish and I, if we can bat those numbers 3 and 4, that will be good for us. We are just talking because those things didn't go our way, and that was the difference. So I feel number 3 was ideal for me. If you ask me, I would love to open. I did really well in Mushtaq Ali Trophy. I did well when opening the team, opening the batting. But it's always about the team - what team needs, then wants from you, and what are the combinations you are looking at, he elaborated. Before the start of the tournament, all eyes were on how Venkatesh Iyer would fare for KKR, especially after the franchise brought him back for a whopping Rs 23.75 crore in last years auction. Iyer was also announced as KKRs vice-captain, but it didnt save him from having a poor season 142 runs in 11 innings, and picking up a hand injury. Rahane dismissed concerns that Iyer wilted under pressure of a hefty price tag. See, what I can say is, if a player gets 20 plus crores, or 1/2/3/4 crores, your attitude doesn't change on the field, and that's what matters. As a player, you only focus on the controllable things. I feel, Venkatesh Iyer was actually focusing on the controllable things. He was practising hard, trying his best, even during the games, whichever matches he played before getting injured. I thought he did really well. It's just that, for us, as a team, 3-4 guys were out of form. That was the only reason I thought why we struggled this year. But your attitude doesn't change. Someone's not going to work doubly harder if he's getting 20 plus crores, or someone's not going to work less harder when he's getting 1, 2, 3 crores. Whatever it is, for us cricketers, it's always about following what is the things which we have in our hands, and the attitude. I thought his attitude was fantastic. He was always looking to contribute for the team on and off the field. One-off season, that can happen to any player. So it's not about the price tag. I don't think he was thinking about his price tag at all. But its just one of those seasons that we had to go through, he elaborated. While the batters didnt click as a cohesive unit, Rahane did praise the bowlers for their overall show, though they were taken for cleaners by SRHs batters, as they posted a mammoth 278/3. With Varun Chakravarthy and Vaibhav Arora finished with 17 wickets each, seam-bowling all-rounder Harshit Rana picked 15 scalps. It was kind of a mixed thing for our bowlers. Harshit has been doing really well. He has done well for the franchise, went to the Indian team, did well there as well. Sometimes it's really challenging for a player who's playing at the highest level, high intensity games and coming after, immediately and coming here to do well. It's not an excuse, but again, as a player, that was a challenge for us. Varun did well in the Champions Trophy - high intensity tournament. Sometimes that takes toll on your body and mind as well. I thought throughout the season, as a bowling unit, we did really well. Where we faltered slightly short was at the batting end, as collectively, we couldn't do well. One or two odd games in this format, some bowlers will go for runs, but that's fine. As long as the thinking was clear from them, that was really important. I thought Harshit, Vaibhav, Varun, Sunny, all the bowlers who have played, their thinking was really clear. So, as a bowling unit, I thought we did decently well than our batting. Rahane signed off by lamenting KKRs inability to win close games in the mid-way stage of the tournament. This season was kind of an up and down one. We had our moments and chances in couple of games, but we didnt play really well in close matches as a unit. But again, this format, that's how it goes. If you win close matches, those are the difference. One or two odd games in this format, some bowlers will go for runs, but that's fine. As long as the thinking was clear from them, that was really important. I thought Harshit, Vaibhav, Varun, Sunny, all the bowlers who have played, their thinking was really clear. So, as a bowling unit, I thought we did decently well than our batting. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS

Consequences would be more severe than Op Sindoor if anyone promotes terrorism on our soil: Om Birla

RANCHI, May 25: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Sunday asserted that consequences would be more severe than Operation Sindoor if anyone promotes terrorism on Indian soil. Praising the valour and courage of the Indian Army for aptly executing and hitting targets across the border, Birla said India will not only protect itself but also implement new policies and programmes to wipe out terrorism. Addressing a gathering on the occasion of the platinum jubilee celebration of Singhbhum Chamber of Commerce [] The post Consequences would be more severe than Op Sindoor if anyone promotes terrorism on our soil: Om Birla appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Paresh Rawal replies to lawsuit over his exit from Hera Pheri 3

Bollywood veteran Paresh Rawal on Sunday said he has responded to the lawsuit filed by Hera Pheri co-star Akshay Kumar over his sudden exit from the franchises third instalment. Rawals sudden departure from the project sent shockwaves in the film industry and among the fans of the franchise who have been waiting for the third [] The post Paresh Rawal replies to lawsuit over his exit from Hera Pheri 3 appeared first on The Shillong Times .

IPL 2025: I Stuck To My Processes And Found My Form Now, Says Klassen After His 37-ball Ton

Kolkata Knight Riders: After scoring the joint third-fastest hundred in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL), against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, here on Sunday Sunrisers Hyderabad batter Heinrich Klaasen said sticking to his processes helped him find form, something which had deserted him in the 2025 edition of the league. Promoted to bat at number three in the seventh over, Klaasen was at his ruthless best to smash nine sixes and seven fours and reach his second IPL century in 37 balls. Klaasen eventually finished unbeaten on 105 off 39 balls, as SRH posted 278/3, the third-highest total in the tournaments history. Very pleased, its been a long season of disappointments. Luckily, I stuck to my processes and found my form now. Pride is what gave me focus, We owe it to the fans to dish out good performances. The franchise spent a lot of time and money to play this brand of cricket, and it was up to us to step up to the mantle, said Klaasen in a mid-innings chat with the broadcasters. Asked about what he did right on a fresh pitch in New Delhi, Klaasen stated, I tried to hit every ball for six, and that's what I did wrong this season. There was a spell from Narine, it was quite difficult, but I tried to improvise. The hard lengths are a bit tougher to play. Very pleased, its been a long season of disappointments. Luckily, I stuck to my processes and found my form now. Pride is what gave me focus, We owe it to the fans to dish out good performances. The franchise spent a lot of time and money to play this brand of cricket, and it was up to us to step up to the mantle, said Klaasen in a mid-innings chat with the broadcasters. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS

Paresh Rawals lawyer issues statement for first time, clears air on his Hera Pheri 3 exit

Mumbai: The legal representatives of veteran actor Paresh Rawal, Anand & Naik, have now responded to the allegations in light of the senior actor walking out of the 3rd part of the fan-favourite Hera Pheri franchise. The actors lawyers have issued a statement for the first time with regards to the ongoing issue. This comes []

IPL 2025: Bottom-placed CSK Stun Table-toppers GT With 83-run Win, End Season On A High

Chennai Super Kings: Afghan spinner Noor Ahmad and India's Anshul Khamboj took three wickets each, while Ravindra Jadeja claimed two scalps, to trigger a batting collapse as Chennai Super Kings bundled out hosts Gujarat Titans for 147 in 18.3 overs for a big win in Match 67 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 here on Sunday. It turned out to be a Super Sunday for Chennai Super Kings as the five-time champions ended their season with a massive 83-run victory over Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium. This is a massive result in the scope of the IPL playoffs. With this loss, Gujarat Titans' hopes of finishing among the top two are in serious jeopardy. The winner of the clash between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings, on Monday, will move past them in the table, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru could push them down further into an Eliminator spot with a win over Lucknow Super Giants in the final league game of the season. Opting to bat first, CSK rode on fifties by Dewald Brevis and Devon Conway, coupled with quick-fire innings by young guns Ayush Mhatre and Urvish Patel, to post a massive total of 230/5 in 20 overs. With a big total to defend, skipper M.S. Dhoni began the second innings by entrusting the ball to his most experienced bowler, Ravindra Jadeja, and he responded by conceding seven runs in the first over. Shubman Gill (13) and Sai Sudharsan (41) got off the mark with a boundary each off Khaleel Ahmed in the next over. Gill then played a glorious straight drive, after coming down the pitch, and dispatched Kamboj for a six down the ground. However, the 24-year-old Kamboj struck back on the next delivery, finding Gills outside edge, which went to Urvil Patel in the slips. Things went from bad to worse for Gujarat Titans when Jos Buttler (7) slashed at Khaleels back-of-the-length delivery outside off, which Kamboj made no mistake in grabbing a catch. Sherfane Rutherfords brief time at the crease came to an end when he mistimed a pull shot and departed for a duck for Kambojs second wicket on the day to reduce GT to 35/3 by the end of the power-play. Sudharsan stood tall at one end, playing a gritty knock, trying to prevent a collapse. He added 54 runs in partnership with Shahrukh Khan (19) for the fourth wicket. The duo started to ramp up in the 10th over and conjured 18 runs off Shivam Dube, but Jadeja refused to let GT back in the game and claimed the scalps of both batters in the next over. A thick edge off the bat of Shahrukh, on the first ball of the over, saw the ball go to Pathirana at short third-man, which the Sri Lankan quick almost fumbled. Sudharsan soon followed his partner to the dugout when a slightly shorter delivery saw him hit straight to Dube at backward point. From thereon, GT virtually stood little to no chance of clawing back into the game. Rashid Khan (12) fell, after hitting a four and a six, to national team compatriot Noor Ahmad. Matheesha Pathrina uprooted Gerald Coetzees (5) leg stump. Rahul Tewatia (14) and Arshad Khan (20) treated the fans in Ahmedabad for a few maximums but could not provide much relief as both fell to Noor Ahmad, who moved past Prasidh Krishna to grab the Purple Cap worn by the leading wicket-taker. Kamboj was reintroduced into attack in the penultimate over and claimed his third, and final, wicket of the match by dismissing Sai Kishore to seal the 83-run victory. Earlier, in the first innings, Ayush Mhatre gave his side a strong start, which included 28 runs off Arshad Khan in the second over before a slower-fullish delivery by Prasidh Krishna saw the 17-year-old try and get under it but mistiming it straight to Siraj at mid-off to end his 17-ball blitz. Urvish Patel started his innings strongly with a six off Siraj before Conway struck Prasidh for consecutive boundaries to tie CSKs highest power-play score for the season with 68/1 in the six overs. Sai Kishore dismissed Patel after being hit for a six on the first ball of the 10th over as the natter sliced the ball to Gill at extra cover. Shivam Dube did not take too long to get going and smashed Kishore for a six, straight down the ground, to get off the mark. With Conway getting closer to his fifty, Shahrukh Khan dismissed Dube to claim his first wicket in the tournament. A full-length ball, angled towards the batter's pads, saw Gerald Coetzee take a simple catch. The Kiwi batter reached his 11th tournament half-century with a six off Rashid, in 34 deliveries, in an innings laced with six boundaries and two maximums, before being bowled over on the next delivery. While Ravindra Jadeja rotated the strike, Dewald Brevis kept CSK on course for a huge total. A maximum off Rashid, a six and four off Coetzee, followed by a reverse sweep boundary off Arshad, saw CSK reach the 200-run mark with two overs to spare. From there, the Proteas batter switched gears and smashed Siraj for consecutive sixes before finding the boundary, and the backward point saw Brevis score his second half-century of the season in 19 deliveries. Prasidh continued his economical bowling in the final over, barring one six, and went for nine runs before a short ball, on the final delivery of the innings, saw Brevis edge the ball, which went straight up, and Jos Buttler made no mistake in completing the catch. CSK will be relieved to end the season with a victory, unfortunately, they could not elevate their net run-rate to move past the Rajasthan Royals and confirmed their bottom-placed finish for the first time in franchise history. Brief scores: CSK will be relieved to end the season with a victory, unfortunately, they could not elevate their net run-rate to move past the Rajasthan Royals and confirmed their bottom-placed finish for the first time in franchise history. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS

'Will go back to Ranchi....': MS Dhoni breaks silence on IPL future after CSK beat Gujarat Titans in last game of season

Chennai Super Kings finished off their campaign with a dominant win against the Gujarat Titans by 83 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

First COVID-19 case reported in Jharkhand as filmmaker tests positive

RANCHI: The first case of COVID-19 in Jharkhand during the third wave has been reported, with noted filmmaker Lal Vijay Shahdeo testing positive for the virus. Shahdeo, known for his contributions to both Jhollywood and Bollywood, shared the news via a Facebook post. Shahdeo revealed that his health suddenly deteriorated on 22 May while returning to Ranchi from Mumbai. He lost consciousness mid-flight and was immediately taken to hospital upon landing, where he tested positive for COVID-19. There are 257 confirmed COVID-19 cases in India so far, and I am one of them. On 22 May, while travelling from Mumbai to Ranchi, I lost consciousness during the flight. I am currently undergoing treatment at Santevita Hospital, one of the best hospitals in Ranchi, under the supervision of Dr Mohit Narayan, Shahdeo wrote. He added that he is now feeling much better. New Covid-19 case registered in Andhra's Konaseema He also urged those who had come in contact with him recently to monitor for symptoms such as headache, body pain, fever, cough, or cold, and to get tested immediately. Your safety ensures the safety of your loved ones, he stated. Shahdeo further mentioned that, due to his health condition, he will be unable to fulfil his duties as a member of the Jharkhand Film Development Corporation Limited, where he was scheduled to preview several films. Meanwhile, India is witnessing a mild resurgence in COVID-19 cases. As of 25 May 2025, the Union Health Ministry has reported 275 active infections nationwide. Most cases remain mild and are being managed with medication at home. No major outbreaks have been reported, but authorities have urged continued vigilance. 21-year-old COVID-19 patient dies in Thane According to data from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, a gradual spike in active cases was recorded between 12 and 19 May. Kerala currently has the highest number of new active cases at 95, followed by Tamil Nadu with 66, and Maharashtra with 56. Although the situation is under control, the Union Health Ministry has advised the public to observe basic precautions including wearing masks in crowded places, maintaining regular hand hygiene, and avoiding unnecessary travel if symptomatic.

'Its Just Annoying': Demon Slayer wins two awards heres what anime community is saying

Demon Slayer secured Best Continuing Anime Series and Best Animation at the 9th Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2025, sparking mixed reactions from fans. Despite some criticism regarding the Hashira Training Arc's win, the franchise continues to captivate audiences globally. The Infinity Castle Arc will debut in Japan on July 18, 2025, marking the start of a trilogy.

3 Things We Learned From England's Rout Of Zimbabwe

England launched their home season with an innings and 45-run thrashing of Zimbabwe in a one-off Test at Trent Bridge on Saturday. A match scheduled for four days was all over before tea on the third, with England off-spinner Shoaib Bashir taking a Test-best 6-81 after Zimbabwe were made to follow-on. But what is the importance of such a result for England ahead of the sterner challenges that surely await them in an upcoming five-Test series with cricket powerhouse India? Below AFP Sport examines three key talking points that emerged from a largely lopsided contest in Nottingham. Stokes underlines his all-round worth If Ben Stokes's Test career continues on its present path -- a batting average of 35 and a bowling average of 32 -- some future fans may wonder what all the fuss was about. But the raw figures alone will never tell the whole story when it comes to the England captain's priceless ability as a game-breaker. At Trent Bridge, the all-rounder was playing his first game of the year in any form of cricket following his latest bout of hamstring surgery. He rushed back from a similar injury last year and was unable play a full part with the ball. But in Nottingham, with Zimbabwe in relatively comfort at 187-3 in their first innings, it was lively seam and swing bowler Stokes who took two wickets for no runs in 11 balls to leave the tourists struggling at 199-5, with the follow-on now all but assured. Stokes' performance was perhaps the biggest plus point for England out of the whole game. Not only is he an inspirational figure in his own right, Stokes' sympathetic treatment of Bashir was also central to the bowler putting a poor start to the county season behind him with a match-clinching return. Top-order cash in Several things can be true at once: It was a welcome sign for England that all of their top three batsmen made hundreds in a huge first-innings total of 565-6 declared that paved the way for victory. Yet it was equally true those runs were scored on a good pitch against an utterly outclassed Zimbabwe attack that was further weakened when paceman Richard Ngarava left the field with a back injury after bowling just nine overs. Nevertheless, openers Zak Crawley (124) and Ben Duckett (140) have often been accused of a lack of ruthlessness, while vice-captain Ollie Pope's 171 came amid speculation his place at number three was under threat when Jacob Bethell returns from franchise duty in the Indian Premier League. Crawley's hundred was just his fifth in 54 Tests. But Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum's faith in the 27-year-old Kent right-hander appears unshakeable, with his stunning Ashes 189 at Old Trafford two years ago still fresh in the memory of team management as they build towards a 2025/26 Test series in Australia. Pace project concerns England have set great store in assembling a battery of fast bowlers, but the likes of express quicks Jofra Archer, Mark Wood and Olly Stone -- none of whom played in Nottingham -- have too often been injured. And there were few reasons for any India batsman to be unduly worried by how England's pace trio at Trent Bridge -- Sam Cook, Gus Atkinson and Josh Tongue -- struggled to impose themselves on a placid pitch where 21-year-old opener Brian Bennett broke the record for the fastest Test hundred by a Zimbabwe batsman with a 97-ball century. Test debutant Cook, an unusually conventional pick by the current England set-up in that his selection was a reward for years of consistent county form with Essex rather than an educated 'hunch' finished with match figures of 1-119. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score It was a stark reminder of the gap left in the attack by the retirements of James Anderson and Stuart Broad, England's all-time two leading Test bowlers with a combined 1,308 wickets between them.

Paresh Rawal Replies To Akshay Kumars Lawsuit Over Quitting Hera Pheri 3

MUMBAI, May 25: Bollywood veteran Paresh Rawal on Sunday said he has responded to the lawsuit filed by Hera Pheri co-star Akshay Kumar over his sudden exit from the franchises third instalment. Rawals sudden departure from the project sent shockwaves in the film industry and among the fans of the franchise who have been waiting for the third part for close to 20 years. Kumar, who also serves as a producer on Hera Pheri 3, has sued Rawal, demanding Rs [] The post Paresh Rawal Replies To Akshay Kumars Lawsuit Over Quitting Hera Pheri 3 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

HIT The Third Case OTT release date: When, where to watch Nani-starrer action thriller

After minting over Rs 100 crore at the global box office, HIT: The Third Case or HIT 3 will start streaming on Netflix from May 29. While the first two parts were led by Vishwak Sen and Adivi Sesh, Nani headlined the third installment. Nani also serves as the producer of the franchise.

Buffalo Bandits make NLL history with MacKays MVP nod and Smiths explosive offense

Buffalo Bandits secured a thrilling victory against Albany FireWolves. They won 15-13, claiming their third straight National Lacrosse League title. This win marks their seventh championship in franchise history. Ian MacKay was named Finals MVP. Dhane Smith scored five goals. Coach John Tavares praised the team's composure. The Bandits matched Toronto Rock's record. Albany's strong season ended in defeat.

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JJMP supremo among two maoists killed in police encounter in Jharkhand

RANCHI: In a significant development, two maoists, including the Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP) supremo Pappu Lohara and his associate Prabhat Lohra, were killed in a police encounter in the Ichabar forests of Latehar on Saturday morning. According to the police, a third Maoist is also believed to have been killed in the exchange of fire, although his body has yet to be recovered. JJMP, a Maoist outfit, has been particularly active in Latehar and the adjoining districts of Jharkhand. High proportion of Maoist casualties in Chhattisgarh encounters are women, some deployed as 'human shields' A police constable, Awadh Singh, sustained injuries during the encounter and has been admitted to the Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences in Ranchi. Police sources revealed that the operation was carried out under the leadership of Latehar SP Kumar Gaurav, following a tip-off indicating that a group of Maoists was hiding in the forests and planning to execute a major attack in the region. Acting on this intelligence, the police cordoned off the area and commenced a search operation. During the search, the Maoists opened fire on the joint team of security personnel. The forces retaliated, resulting in the deaths of Pappu Lohara and Prabhat Lohra. Palamu DIG Y. S. Ramesh confirmed that the bodies of the two Maoists had been recovered, and a search operation is ongoing in the area. It is noteworthy that the police had been conducting an intensive campaign against JJMP in recent days. On Friday night, acting on credible intelligence received by the Latehar SP, security forces had already cornered the Maoists and neutralised two of them.

Foreign national enters Lingaraj temple, rituals disrupted

BHUBANESWAR: Rituals at the Lingaraj Temple were disrupted for hours on Friday after a Romanian tourist was found inside the temple premises on Friday. The tourist was identified as Vasilache Andrei-Cristian. He entered the temple at around 12 pm. Some servitors suspecting his nationality informed police and temple supervisor and he was whisked away to the temple office. Verification of his credentials revealed that he is a Christian. Police questioned him for an hour before he was let go. Notably, the entry of non-Hindus is prohibited in Lingaraj temple and a signboard is displayed at the temple gate informing devotees about it. Chief of the Brahmana Nijog Biranchi Narayan Pati said a purification ritual was subsequently performed in the temple and the abhada prepared for Lord Lingaraj worth thousands of rupees was dumped in Amunia pool. The temple servitors, however, questioned the security frisking at the entrance of the temple. This is not the first time that foreign nationals have entered the temple. It is surprising that temple officials and police are not able to recognise them during their entry. This results in disruption of rituals and also, wastage of a lot of abhada that is cooked. It is the Suar Mahasuar Nijog that bears the cost of this wastage, Pati said. Sources in the temple office said from his appearance, they could not recognise him as a foreign national. Meanwhile, the schedule for Sital Sasthi celebration at Lingaraj temple was finalised at a preparatory meeting on Friday. While the divine wedding will take place on May 30 at Kedar Gauri temple, the deities will return to Lingaraj temple the next day. It was decided that the wedding procession will begin from Lingaraj temple at 10.40 pm on May 30 and the wedding will be over by 3 am. The divine couple will return to Lingaraj temple the next day at 9.30 pm.

Man wanted for job fraud of Rs one crore held on return from Cambodia

CUTTACK: The Crime Branch of Odisha Police has arrested a person for duping two engineers of Rs 1 crore and Rs 5 lakh on the promise of providing jobs, from Bhubaneswar. Crime Branch DG Vinaytosh Mishra said in 2018, the accused Bishnu Prasad Patnaik alias Biranchi Patnaik of Begunia in Khurda district had fled to Cambodia in 2022 and had been staying there since. He came to India this month and following a tip-off, was arrested, the DG said. Mishra said Patnaik had taken Rs 90 lakh from an aeronautical engineer on the promise of providing a job in British Airways and then Lufthansa Airways. He even created fake offer letters and appointment letters. In the second case, the accused had duped an electronics engineer to the tune of Rs 15 lakh for providing a lucrative job abroad. Initially, the two cases were registered at Gunupur police station and later the Crime Branch took over the investigation. During investigation, it is found that Patnaik introduced himself as a medical doctor, professor, engineer, and other false professions to the victims. The accused had created forged letters of offer and appointment under the names of international consultancy companies like HR Maxons and Lufthansa Technik, a reputed German aviation company. He also forged documents like address proof and driving licence to conceal his identity and whereabouts. While the investigation was in progress, the accused fled to Cambodia and purportedly created a fake passport to conceal his identity. A Look Out Circular was issued against him in 2019. To evade arrest, he had been staying in Cambodia since 2022 and claimed to have started an IT company there. Further investigation is on to identify more victims and possible accomplices of Patnaik, Mishra said.

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Severe weather forces diversion of Chennai-bound flights to Bengaluru

CHENNAI: Two commercial flights en route to Chennai were diverted to Bengaluru on Friday, as adverse weather conditions disrupted evening air traffic at Chennai International Airport. IndiGo flight 6E6486, operated on an Airbus A321, was originally scheduled to arrive in Chennai from Hyderabad at 8:15pm. Similarly, Air India Express flight IX2822, a Boeing 737 MAX 8, also on the Hyderabad-Chennai route, had a scheduled arrival time of 9:05pm. Both aircraft were rerouted mid-flight and landed at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru instead, according to airport sources. Similarly, IndiGo 6E209, an Airbus A320 vaircraft, which had been scheduled to arrive in Chennai from Ranchi at 9.15pm was also diverted to Bengaluru.

Jharkhand DGP Anurag Gupta retained illegally only for executing crimes: Babulal Marandi

RANCHI: Leader of Opposition Babulal Marandi on Friday questioned the state government's decision to retain DGP Anurag Gupta despite the expiry of his service period. Marandi claimed that the DGP, whose official tenure ended on April 20, poses a 'direct threat' to democratic norms and individual security by continuing to serve. Talking to the media persons at the BJP state headquarters in Ranchi, Marandi said, Despite the fact that the service period of DGP Anurag Gupta expired on April 30, Hemant Soren has been retaining him on his post only to execute crimes in the state. Who will be responsible if the DGP kills someone as he could not be suspended as his service period has already expired. Marandi further stated that he feared that he might get killed by someone sent by the DGP. Even I am afraid of making visits in the state. who knows, I may also be attacked by someone sent by the DGP. Who will be responsible for it, said Marandi. It is really surprising that despite the service period of DGP has ended, he has been retained on the post; such instance has never been witnessed any of the states in the country, he added. Marandi also accused the state government of shielding the DGP, despite the Centres refusal to extend his term. Centre rejects Jharkhand's argument for extending DGP's tenure for 'stability' Notably, the Union Home Ministry had issued a letter to the state government, expressing that the decision to retain Anurag Gupta as DGP beyond his retirement date was incorrect. According to a letter sent by the Union Home Ministry on April 22 to the Jharkhand Chief Secretary, Gupta superannuated on April 30 and the Centre has not approved any extension of service. The ministry has clearly stated that his retention would violate the established service rules governing all India services. In response, the Jharkhand government has taken a firm stance, arguing that removing the DGP before the completion of his two-year tenure would go against the Supreme Court's directives, which were designed to ensure stability in police leadership. The state asserted that its appointment process was conducted under revised rules formulated to be in line with Supreme Court guidelines. The state government also noted that the rules had been modelled after similar frameworks adopted by states like Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Punjab. States letter claimed that a committee chaired by a retired judge had also recommended Anurag Guptas name for the post after evaluating the merits of the candidates. But, much to the disappointment to the state government, the Center sent a letter once again rejecting the state governments argument making it clear that Anurag Gupta retired on 30th April itself. Meanwhile, the Jharkhand government has declined to comply with the Centres directive to retire Director General of Police (DGP) Anurag Gupta by April 30, 2025, which has set the stage for a legal and administrative standoff in Jharkhand.

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Odisha Police arrest NRI conman involved in job fraud cases

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Police have arrested an NRI conman for duping professionals of lakhs of rupees on the pretext of securing well-paid jobs abroad, DGP of Odisha Crime Branch Vinaytosh Mishra said Friday. The accused Bishnu Prasad Pattnaik alias Biranchi Narayan hails from Begunia police station area of Khurda district. The accused cheated a qualified aeronautical []

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Pakistan's PSL to be played without DRS and Hawkeye as Indian technicians do not return after India-Pakistan conflict

The remaining Pakistan Super League matches will proceed without Hawkeye and DRS due to the unavailability of Indian technicians following heightened tensions between India and Pakistan. The PCB's efforts to relocate the matches to the UAE were unsuccessful, compounding the challenges. Furthermore, franchises are grappling with the departure of overseas players, adding to the difficulties in completing the tournament.

Jurassic World: Rebirth second trailer brings the fear back, and thats the point

Gareth Edwards' Jurassic World: Rebirth trailer signals a terrifying return to the franchise's horror roots. Eschewing high-tech spectacle, the film emphasizes primal fear with a stripped-down visual style and minimal dialogue. Set in a world overrun by dinosaurs, the story focuses on survival, showcasing new, massive species and immersive practical effects, promising a creative and commercial reset.

Jharkhand police forcefully disperse crowd protesting custodial death of youth arrested for cybercrime

RANCHI: Police on Thursday, resorted to lathi-charge and fired tear gas shells to disperse the crowd protesting against the death of a cybercriminal in police custody. According to police, they had to used baton and tear gas shells after a crowd along with the family members of accused, blocked the road and started pelting stones on police, accusing them of killing the accused by thrashing him badly. Police officials told that four cybercriminals were detained from Dudhni village under Paljori Police station in Deoghar on Wednesday afternoon and taken to the police station for interrogation. But, 35-year-old Meraj Ansari's health suddenly started deteriorating during interrogation, following which, he was taken to Sadar Hospital where doctors declared him dead. When the dead body was taken to the village after postmortem, the angry villagers and family members blocked the road and started protesting. The family members alleged that Meraj died after being thrashed badly in police custody. Additional police force has been deployed in the areas as tension persists in the village. Meanwhile, the deceased's elder brother Mehboob Ansari alleged that the police started beating Meraj right after taking him into custody. Local people were also mistreated when they protested, he said. When police took Meraj along with them from his house in the afternoon, he was quite healthy, then how come his health deteriorated all of a sudden in the evening, said Mahboob Ansari. Meraj was being beaten up by the police while being taken by them from his home, he added. Meraj Ansaris maternal uncle also alleged that the police forcefully took away four innocent youths along with them, accusing them of being cybercriminals. The situation is so worse here that the police collect money by accusing innocent youths in the name cybercriminals. When people question them, they say that they have been given target by the higher officials to arrest cybercriminals, said MD Yasin Ansari. The police beat Meraj to death and left my nephew in the hospital, he added. We want justice and demand strict action against those who were involved in this gruesome killing of my nephew, said Ansari. Another villager, Mustakin Ansari, alleged that the police were demanding Rs 10 lakh for each of the detained persons to release them, but when they got to know about the death of Meraj, they released the other three accused persons for free. Local villagers also alleged that the local police behave brutally with them every day as a result of which, Meraj lost his life. Police officials could not be contacted till late evening till the report was being filed. The phone number of Deoghar SP Ajeet Peter Dungdung was also found to be switched off.

CIK charges Airtel Vendor for facilitating SIM to a militant

Srinagar, May 22:The Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) on Thursday said to have produced a charge-sheet against a terrorist associate (Airtel Franchise) for issuing SIM Card Connection to active terrorists. Police Station CIK produced charge sheet against one Mudasir Ahmad Sheikh S/O Bashir Ahmad Sheikh R/O Hanand Chawalgam Kulgam vendor of Airtel company, before the Honble [] The post CIK charges Airtel Vendor for facilitating SIM to a militant appeared first on Northlines .

Tripura: Woman gives birth on train near Dharmanagar station

Agartala: A woman passenger gave birth to a healthy baby on board the Sealdah-bound Kanchanjungha Express near Tripuras Dharmanagar railway station on Thursday. The woman, identified as Kyatki Nagatia from Ranchi, was travelling from Sabroom in South Tripura when she unexpectedly went into labor as the train neared Dharmanagar. Passengers quickly informed the authorities, and [] The post Tripura: Woman gives birth on train near Dharmanagar station appeared first on NorthEast Now .

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No essential medicines to be sold without QR Code: Jharkhand Health Minister Irfan Ansari

RANCHI: Health Minister Dr Irfan Ansari said that no essential medicine could be sold in Jharkhand without having a QR Code on it. According to the Health Minister, the decision was taken to curb fake drug business in the state. QR code will make it easier for the public to differentiate between fake and original medicines with the help of a scanner in the phone. Ansari also made it clear that painkillers, vitamin supplements, diabetes control medicines, contraceptive pills and antiplatelet, thyroid, anti-allergy and other medicines will not be sold in the state without QR code. On scanning the QR code, important information related to the medicine, like the manufacturing license, batch number, could be obtained easily, said the Health Minister. The QR code will become the wall between fake and real medicines, he added. Giving a final warning to the drug dealers and shopkeepers, the Health Minister also said that if any shop is found operating without registration, it will be sealed and its license will be cancelled. Notably, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has made barcode or QR code mandatory on 300 types of medicines from August 1, 2023. In addition to that, the Health Minister also announced that drug testing labs will be set up in Dumka, Jamshedpur and Palamu to check the quality of medicines. Also, food testing labs will be set up in the said districts to check adulteration in food items, he said. The drug testing lab and food testing lab operating in Ranchi will also be improved and made state-of-the-art. Food items being sold in all malls, hotels and restaurants will be tested, and raids will be conducted across the state by running a campaign to check adulteration of food, said Ansari.

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Assam Chess Premier League Set to Debut in Guwahati on May 24

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The Hunger Games prequel: Elle Fanning, Kieran Culkin to join 'Sunrise on the Reaping' set for 2026 release; Check who else is on the cast

The Hunger Games prequel: Lionsgate has announced key cast additions to The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, set for release on 20 November 2026. Kieran Culkin will portray Caesar Flickerman, while Elle Fanning joins as a younger Effie Trinket. Directed by franchise regular Francis Lawrence, the film is based on Suzanne Collins prequel novel and set 24 years before the original series. This prequel follows the 50th Hunger Games and introduces a younger Haymitch Abernathy, played by Joseph Zada, among other characters.

Assam Chess Premier League set to begin in Guwahati on May 24

Guwahati: The All Assam Chess Association (AACA) is gearing up to launch the first edition of the Assam Chess Premier League, a franchise-style chess tournament set to take place in Guwahati. Scheduled over two days starting May 24, the event will feature eight competing teams vying for the championship title. The teams participating in this [] The post Assam Chess Premier League set to begin in Guwahati on May 24 appeared first on NorthEast Now .

With latest liquor scam arrest, Jharkhand sees seventh serving IAS officer arrested in graft cases

RANCHI: As many as seven serving Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers have been jailed in corruption-related cases in Jharkhand since the state was formed in 2000, marking one of the highest known figures among Indian states. Former Excise Secretary Vinay Kumar Choubey who was arrested in a liquor scam case on Tuesday, is the first IAS officer to be held by a state investigation agency the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB). He is considered a close confidant of Chief Minister Hemant Soren, having served as Secretary to the Chief Minister during Sorens 20192024 tenure. The BJP has alleged a wider conspiracy behind Choubeys arrest, claiming it is an attempt to shield more influential individuals involved in the scam. Leader of the Opposition and BJP state president Babulal Marandi claimed that the liquor scam in Jharkhand is larger than the one reported in Delhi and directly involves CM Soren. Speaking to media at the BJP headquarters in Ranchi, Marandi said he had written to the Chief Minister on April 19, 2022, flagging irregularities in the tendering process of the Jharkhand State Beverages Corporation Limited (JSBCL), but the government took no action. He urged the Chief Minister to recommend a CBI inquiry into the matter, saying the scam spans two states. Hemant Soren kept avoiding action despite being warned by me in a letter. Therefore, it is clear that this scam did not happen, but it has been done in a planned manner in which the Chief Minister himself is involved, said Marandi. The Chief Minister knew there was wrongdoing, but instead of stopping it, he supported it and benefited from it, he added. Notably, Sajal Chakraborty, who rose to the post of Chief Secretary, was the first IAS officer to be imprisoned by the CBI in connection with the fodder scam one of the biggest corruption cases in Jharkhands history. Other civil services officials who have been arrested include Anil Kumar, Sajal Chakraborty, Dr Pradeep Kumar, Pooja Singhal, Siyaram Prasad Sinha and Chhavi Ranjan. Meanwhile, the ACB filed an FIR against Choubey and Joint Commissioner Gajendra Singh, accusing them of misusing their positions and causing financial loss to the state. According to the FIR, the officials allegedly bypassed prescribed procedures in the selection of placement agencies. IAS officers who faced arrests in graft cases Sajal Chakraborty: First IAS officer jailed by the CBI in the fodder scam case, one of the biggest scams in Jharkhands history. Dr Pradeep Kumar: Jailed by the CBI in the drug scam case, linked to irregularities in the health department. Siyaram Prasad Sinha: Also jailed by the CBI in the drug scam case alongside Dr Kumar. Chhavi Ranjan: Arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in two separate land scam cases involving land acquisition and manipulation of government land. Pooja Singhal: Jailed by the ED in the MNREGA scam, involving large-scale irregularities in rural development schemes. Anil Kumar: Former settlement officer at Palamu, jailed in a case related to the disappearance of files concerning illegal appointments in the education department. Vinay Kumar Chaubey: Arrested by the ACB in a liquor scam for alleged collusion with the Chhattisgarh liquor syndicate in drafting a new liquor policy in Jharkhand, causing financial loss to the state government.