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Catch-22: IPL 2026s stunners and shockers

While there have been some screamers in the ongoing IPL season, the catching standard has been terrible to say the least; the repeat offenders are being heavily punished and so are their teams

18 May 2026 5:05 am
IPL 2026 DC vs RR: Starcs work ethic, preparation with his own plans, training are above par, says Badani

Mitchell Starc reduced Rajasthan Royals to 166 for 5 in the space of an over and later dismissed Dasun Shanaka to finish with four wickets, a spell that ultimately proved decisive in DCs five-wicket win

18 May 2026 4:57 am
IPL 2026 DC vs RR: I dont think slow ball is a weakness for Sooryavanshi, says Vikram Rathour

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi fell to a slower delivery from Madhav Tiwari, not the first time a change of pace proved effective in dismissing the 15-year-old this season

18 May 2026 4:30 am
Verstappens Nuerburgring 24 hrs hopes dashed by driveshaft failure

Max Verstappen was sharing a Mercedes-AMG GT3 car at the German circuit with Spaniard Dani Juncadella, Andorra-based Frenchman Jules Gounon and Austrian Lucas Auer

18 May 2026 3:31 am
Fulfilled another election promise by starting applications for ration cards: Sachdeva

Virendra Sachdeva appealed to all district presidents and mandal presidents of Delhi BJP to create awareness among the people of Delhi about getting ration cards made and to assist them in filing online applications

18 May 2026 2:55 am
U.S. weighs drone threat from Cuba: report

The report comes as tensions simmer between Washington and Havana and amid speculation that the United States may be building an argument for military action against the communist-run island

18 May 2026 2:41 am
Latest militant attacks on schools in Nigeria leave more than 80 children missing, officials say

The attackers targeted a primary school in the conflict-battered state of Borno, in Nigeria's northeastern corner

18 May 2026 2:27 am
NEET UG leak: CBI conducts searches at Renukai Chemistry Classes in Latur

CBI officials began the search at Renukai Chemistry Classes in the citys Shivnagar locality in the afternoon, and it was still underway till late evening

18 May 2026 1:53 am
DMRC to run 24 additional trips on Metro Mondays

The move follows Chief Minister Rekha Guptas call earlier this week, urging Delhi government officials to observe Metro Mondays and use public transport to conserve fuel.

18 May 2026 1:28 am
With CM and three Ministers, Ernakulam gets strong representation in Cabinet

Angamaly MLA Roji M. John of the Congress, Piravom legislator Anoop Jacob of Kerala Congress (Jacob), and Kalamassery MLA V. E. Abdul Gafoor of the Indian Union Muslim League will be sworn in as Ministers

18 May 2026 1:07 am
Prohibitory orders imposed in Dehradun industrial area following labour unrest

Workers had launched protests May 15, demanding a wage hike from their respective managements

18 May 2026 12:51 am
E-buses will not lead to privatisation of RTC, says top official

The government is commitment to providing safe, affordable, efficient and environment-friendly transport services to the people through APSRTC and fully protecting the interests of its employees, says Krishna Babu, Special Chief Secretary, Transport

18 May 2026 12:48 am
RTC employees union opposes privatisation move

Accusing the government of trying to hand over valuable assets and operations to private companies in the name of electric bus services, it calls for a round-table with various trade unions in Vijayawada on May 26 to decide the future course of action

18 May 2026 12:42 am
Bengal does not believe in bulldozer politics, says Mamata Banerjee

Mamata Banerjees remark comes amid eviction drives at various places in the State

18 May 2026 12:41 am
39 bonded labourers rescued from brick kiln in Tiruvallur

Officials said the workers arrived at the kiln about five months ago after reportedly receiving advance payments of nearly 30,000 each. Women workers reportedly told officials that they were beaten if they resisted work; They were also living without access to basic facilities such as toilets, drinking water or fans or even privacy at the site and were paid only 65 a day;

18 May 2026 12:35 am
Palaniswamis actions show that AIADMK has weakened now, says Finance Minister

WhenJayalalithaabecame Chief Minister she too expanded the Cabinet gradually. Chief Minister C. JosephVijaywill decide on expanding the Cabinet and who will be a part of it

18 May 2026 12:27 am
One-horse races are no triumph for democracy

Democracy demands not merely elections, but also meaningful and fair competition

18 May 2026 12:21 am
Forest Department restricts tourist entry at Berijam lake after tiger sighting

Officials say the restrictions will remain in effect till further notice. They add that the departments staff are actively monitoring the area

18 May 2026 12:03 am
One tests positive for hantavirus, Canadian national health agency confirms

Canadas national health agency confirms that one of four Canadians returning from a cruise ship with a hantavirus outbreak has tested positive

17 May 2026 11:57 pm
Will seek CBI probe if AIADMK or AMMK legislators are made Ministers: Dhinakaran

Criticising Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, he says the former earlier targeted the AIADMK by calling it a corrupt party, and questions the rationale behind AIADMK rebel legislators backing him now

17 May 2026 11:40 pm
Decision on letters submitted by both groups of AIADMK MLAs will be taken at appropriate time: J.C.D. Prabhakar

The Speaker says no specific time limit has been stipulated in Assembly Rules or law for taking a decision on letters submitted to the Speaker. He inspects playgrounds in his Thousand Lights constituency

17 May 2026 11:18 pm
Congress leader slams Andhra Pradesh CMs population growth incentive

Despite southern States fear of losing political representation due to their declining population, incentivising families to have more babies is the wrong approach, says former RS MP Husain Dalwai

17 May 2026 10:59 pm
Trade, energy, discussions on global conflicts to top agenda for Modis Nordic visit

First Indian Prime Ministers bilateral visit in 43 years, first Nordic summit since 2022 to kick off this week in Oslo.

17 May 2026 10:54 pm
PM Modi receives Swedens prestigious award Royal Order of Polar Star

Mr. Modi arrived in Sweden on Sunday (May 17, 2026) for a two-day visit

17 May 2026 10:53 pm
Prudential plc, to acquire 75% stake in Bharti Life Insurance for 3,500 crore

As per regulatory requirement Prudential will reduce its shareholding in ICICIPru Life to under 10%.

17 May 2026 10:49 pm
Throwing non-veg food waste in Ganga could hurt religious sentiments: Allahabad HC on iftar party row

The FIR was lodged on March 16 based on a complaint filed by Rajat Jaiswal, the president of the Varanasi chapter of the BJP Yuva Morcha, claiming that the incident hurt the sentiments of the Hindus.

17 May 2026 10:48 pm
High-level inquiry committee set up to probe fire in Rajdhani Express: Railway Board

The fire erupted at 5.15 a.m. in the B-1 passenger coach of the train between Vikramgarh Alot and Lunirichha stations under the Kota Railway division, one-and-a-half hours after it left the Ratlam Junction in Madhya Pradesh

17 May 2026 10:46 pm
Parth Pawar meets Fadnavis amid reports of rift within NCP

NCP sources said the two leaders briefly discussed issues within the NCP as well. A seat in Rajya Sabha is getting vacant. We have a few names in mind. This was also discussed, a leader said.

17 May 2026 10:46 pm
Rwandan genocide suspect Kabuga dies in custody in The Hague at age 91

Felicien Kabuga (91) was accused of encouraging and bankrolling the mass killing of Rwanda's Tutsi minority

17 May 2026 10:34 pm