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PBKS vs RCB IPL 2025 Live Streaming: Punjab Kings will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Qualifier 1 of IPL 2025 at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh.
We are making good preparations for playoffs: GT seamer Arshad Khan ahead of MI clash
Punjab stayed at the top of the standings, while RCB moved to the second spot. RCB have booked a date with Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1
NGT slams Punjab government for inaction on Ludhiana carcass plant
5 Indians arrested for abducting Bangladeshis for ransom in Nepal: Police
KATHMANDU, May 28: Nepal Police have busted a kidnapping racket and arrested five Indian nationals on Wednesday for allegedly holding Bangladeshi tourists hostage for ransom in the Himalayan nation. Those arrested include Shiva Saurabh, 34, from Delhi, Ramesh Jadav, 64, from Kanpur; and Dipak Kumar, 32, Sandip Kumar, 36, and Jasprit Singh, 38, all from Punjab, according to Senior Superintendent of Police Apil Bohara, spokesperson for Kathmandu Metropolitan Police. The gang had abducted seven Bangladeshi nationals visiting Nepal under the [] The post 5 Indians arrested for abducting Bangladeshis for ransom in Nepal: Police appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Punjab CM Mann defends land pooling policy: No forced acquisition, all about development
Civil defence mock drills called off in several areas
New Delhi: Civil defence mock drills scheduled on Thursday in the states bordering Pakistan were postponed by the authorities citing administrative reasons. This comes hours after mock drills under the name of Operation Shield were scheduled for states including Gujarat, Haryana, Rajasthan, Punjab, and Jammu and Kashmir. It is hereby intimated that the civil defence []
PBKS vs RCB: Top two teams with similar past and present look to outsmart each other in Qualifier 1
The IPL 2025 Playoffs begin tonight with Punjab Kings facing Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Both teams aim for a direct spot in the final. PBKS and RCB had similar league stage performances. Key players return from injury, but some will miss out. Shreyas Iyer will look to perform against Virat Kohli and RCB's bowlers.
PBKS vs RCB Dream11 Prediction Qualifier 1, IPL 2025
PBKS vs RCB , Match Qualifier 1, Dream11 Prediction : The first finalist of the TATA IPL 2025 will be decided after Qualifier 1. Punjab Kings, who finished at the top, will take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who finished second on the points table, in this contest. This match will be played on Thursday at 7:30 PM IST at Maharaja Yadavindra International Stadium. PBKS beat Mumbai Indians to finish at the top of the points table. They are in great form and will look to cash in. RCB are coming off a historic win and chased down their highest IPL total to qualify for Qualifier 1. So, get ready for non-stop action as two great sides will be up against each other. PBKS vs RCB: Match Details Date : May 29 (Thursday) Time : 7:30 PM IST Venue : Maharaja Yadavindra International Stadium PBKS vs RCB: Live Streaming Details On Thursday, fans can watch the live telecast of this PBKS vs RCB Qualifier 1 clash on the Star Sports Networks on Indian cable TV networks. Fans can also get live streaming on the Jio Hotstar app or website. PBKS vs RCB: Head-to-Head in IPL Total Matches : 35 Punjab Kings : 18 Royal Challengers Bengaluru : 17 No Result : 0 PBKS vs RCB: Ground Pitch Report The surface in Chandigarh is a good batting wicket, which helps the bowlers very little. There might be dew as well in the second innings. Hence, the team that wins the toss should bowl first. PBKS vs RCB: Possible XIs Punjab Kings : Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Josh Inglis (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Kyle Jamieson, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal Royal Challengers Bengaluru : Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Mayank Agarwal, Rajat Patidar, Jitesh Sharma (wk & c), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal PBKS vs RCB: Dream11 Team Wicket - keepers : Phil Salt, Prabhsimran Singh, Josh Inglis Batters : Shreyas Iyer (Vice Captain ), Virat Kohli (Captain), Priyansh Arya, Rajat Patidar All - rounders : Krunal Pandya, Marco Jansen Bowlers : Josh Hazlewood, Arshdeep Singh Dream11 Prediction : Both teams have strong batting units. But PBKS have more variety in their bowling unit. Hence, we predict Punjab Kings to win this game. PBKS vs RCB Match Qualifier 1 Dream11 Prediction, PBKS vs RCB Dream11 Prediction, Today Match PBKS vs RCB, PBKS vs RCB Prediction, PBKS vs RCB Dream11 Team, Fantasy Cricket Tips, PBKS vs RCB Pitch Report, Today Match Prediction, Today Cricket Match, Dream11 Team, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update of the match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru TATA IPL 2025, Indian Premier League 2025 Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Disclaimer : The fantasy team is purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your Dream11 team.
The Kings march to uncharted territory with renewed confidence
Under the dynamic captain-coach partnership ofShreyas Iyer and Ricky Ponting,PBKS has broken a decade-longplayoff drought. And now, its a chance to go where noPunjab team has gone before and give its loyal fans, who for years have been cast down by mid-table mediocrity, a chance to feel what it means to lift the coveted trophy
RCB becomes first team to win all away matches in season
NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured their berth for the first Qualifier of the Indian Premier League 2025, set to be played in New Chandigarh against table-toppers Punjab Kings, after skipper Jitesh Sharma played a 33-ball 85-run blinder, helping RCB chase down their biggest total in the history of IPL against Lucknow Super Giants in []
Ludhiana college and class connect: Mango party for Police DAV students
Engineers of Ludhiana municipal corporation accused of embezzling funds in development work tenders.
Students remove pillars to stop encroachment of Government College for Girls ground in Ludhiana.
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Punjab minister criticizes Sukhbir Badal over land pooling scheme and past governance.
Ludhiana West bypoll: Campaign clearance via Suvidha portal.
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Operation Shield: Civil defence mock drill scheduled for May 29 postponed in two states due to...
The government had earlier decided to conduct a civil defence exercise on Thursday in Gujarat, Punjab, Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir.
IMD predicts thunderstorm for New Delhi on..., other places that may be hit are...
The weather agency India Meteorological Department has forecasted gusty winds of up to 70 kmph as well as thunderstorms and rainfall over the next three days in Delhi. Similar conditions are expected in the nearby states of Haryana and Punjab.
Civil defence mock drill to be held on Thursday in western border States
The civil defence exercise Operation Shield will be carried out in Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana and Chandigarh
Ed Sheeran rides Mumbai auto, sings Punjabi lines in new `Sapphire` video
Ed Sheeran rode around Mumbai in auto rickshaw, sings Punjabi lyrics in his new track `Sapphire,` and wins desi hearts ahead of its June 5 release. Total vibe check!
Limca becomes Rs 2,800-crore brand in 2024, says Coca-Cola India
Limca, the lime and lemon-flavored beverage, has surpassed 2,800 crore in revenue in 2024, fueled by expansion across India. Coca-Cola India reports strong double-digit growth in key states like Delhi, Punjab, and Haryana. Since 1971, Limca has bolstered Coca-Cola's sparkling portfolio. Coca-Cola acquired Limca, along with Thums Up and Maaza, in 1993.
Veteran Akali Dal leader and former Union minister Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa passes away at 89
CHANDIGARH: Veteran Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader and former Union minister Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa passed away on Wednesday evening at 89 after a prolonged illness, marking the end of an era in Punjab's political landscape. He had parted ways with the SAD led by Sukhbir Singh Badal and was with the party's rebel faction. Dhindsa died at Fortis Hospital in Mohali. He was suffering from severe pneumonia and cardiac complications. He is survived by his wife, son Parminder Singh Dhindsa, who was finance minister in the erstwhile SAD-BJP government, and two daughters. A medical bulletin issued by the hospital stated that Dhindsa was admitted on May 27 in a critical condition. He was suffering from severe pneumonia and cardiac complications, compounded by age related health issues. Despite the best efforts of the multidisciplinary medical team, he passed away at approximately 5:05 PM today due to cardiac arrhythmia and cardiac arrest, it read. Born on April 9, 1936, in Ubhawal village of Sangrur district, Dhindsa studied at Government Ranbir College in Sangrur where he joined student poltics. Dhindsa became the president of the student council of his college and later the youngest sarpanch of Ubhawal. He was then elected as block samiti member and in 1972 he won from the Dhanaula assembly constituency, which was then in Sangrur district but is now in Barnala, as an independent candidate. After winning the polls, he joined the Akali Dal and won from the Sunam assembly segment in 1977. He was an MLA four times. Dhindsa was a minister in the SAD government in Punjab and held various portfolios including transport, sports and tourism. Then from 1998 to 2004 and again from 2010 to 2022, he was a Member of Parliament. He served as Union minister of sports and chemicals from 2000 to 2004 in the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government. Dhindsa was awarded the Padma Shri in 2004. Dindsa left the Akali Dal due to differences with Sukhbir Singh Badal and formed his own party SAD (Sanyukt). In March last year, he merged his party with the SAD. The merger came nearly four years after Dhindsa and his son were expelled from the party in February 2020 over alleged anti-party activities. But later he again parted ways with Sukhbir and was in the rebel group of the party. Dhindsa once held the influential position of secretary general in the SAD and was widely regarded as the partys second-in-command after party patriarch and former chief minister Parkash Singh Badal. Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring condoled the death of Dhindsa, saying, In Dhindsa Sahabs death, Punjab and the country have lost a great leader whose loss will be felt for a long time to come. We have lost a great son of the soil who served Punjab for over six decades. He served as the Union Minister besides contributing immensely and positively to the state and national politics. Warring added, He was probably among the last great icons of the state who were witness to eventful history of Punjab. The vacuum created by his demise will be too difficult to be filled. Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal also paid his condolences on the death of Dhindsa on social media platform X and shared a photo of him with the veteran leader.
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
Nepal arrests five Indian nationals over kidnapping of Bangladeshis for ransom
KATHMANDU: Nepal Police have busted a kidnapping racket and arrested five Indian nationals on Wednesday for allegedly holding Bangladeshi tourists hostage for ransom in the Himalayan nation. Those arrested include Shiva Saurabh, 34, from Delhi, Ramesh Jadav, 64, from Kanpur; and Dipak Kumar, 32, Sandip Kumar, 36, and Jasprit Singh, 38, all from Punjab, according to Senior Superintendent of Police Apil Bohara, spokesperson for Kathmandu Metropolitan Police. The gang had abducted seven Bangladeshi nationals visiting Nepal under the pretext of offering them cheap travel packages, Bohara told PTI . The Bangladeshi nationals were held hostage in a rented house in Lalitpur Metropolitan City, within the Kathmandu Valley, and were subjected to both mental and physical torture, police said. The criminals seized USD 2,000-3,500 from each person and their mobile phones, and forced them to request millions of dollars in ransom via WhatsApp. The Bangladeshi nationals were reportedly beaten and threatened with death. The police, acting upon a tip-off, arrested the Indian nationals from different parts of Kathmandu. The Kathmandu District Court has granted a six-day judicial remand for further investigation.
3 Punjab men go missing in Iran, families receive ransom videos
Three individuals from Sangrur, Nawanshahr and Hoshiarpur districts of Punjab have gone missing after landing in Tehran on May 1. The Indian Embassy in Iran has issued a statement saying the missing individuals will be traced urgently and their safety will be ensured. Family members of 3 Indian citizens have informed the Embassy of India Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Evenly matched Punjab Kings and RCB fight for ticket to finale
While Hazlewood is set to return to action for RCB, David is unlikely to play due to injury
First Covid death reported in Chandigarh; Haryana records 12 active cases, Punjab three
CHANDIGARH: A 40-year-old man who had tested positive for Covid died early this morning at the Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Sector 32, Chandigarh. The man, originally from Firozabad in Uttar Pradesh, had been referred to GMCH from Ludhiana after testing positive for Covid. He was admitted to the Covid unit of the hospital, where he was kept in isolation. This marks the first confirmed Covid-related death in Chandigarh. Sources said the hospital authorities have not yet confirmed whether the infection was caused by the latest JN.1 variant. Confirming the death, Medical Superintendent of Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Sector 32, GP Thami said the patient had been admitted to the hospital two days ago with severe respiratory problems. He tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday and died today. We tested him on the second day as he came with respiratory issues and was put on a ventilator and was immediately placed in isolation within the Covid ward. He had no reported comorbidities, raising further concerns about the virulence of the current strain, said Thami. Covid cases rise, situation under control, says Karnataka Minister Health authorities are now expected to intensify monitoring and response measures to prevent further spread. Two ventilators had been set up in anticipation of any emergency care needs. As of May 27, Haryana has reported a total of 12 confirmed COVID-19 cases. Among these, Gurugram accounts for 6 active cases, with 2 new infections reported recently . Faridabad has also reported cases, contributing to the states overall tally . Haryana Health Minister Arti Singh Rao has assured the public that there is no need to panic, emphasizing that the government has made all necessary arrangements to handle the situation. The health department is closely monitoring the developments and urges residents to adhere to safety protocols . Meanwhile, Punjab currently has three active cases. One patient is from Amritsar, while two others, although counted in Punjab's active tally, originally belong to Haryana. One of them, a 51-year-old woman from Yamunanagar in Haryana, tested positive at a private hospital in Mohali last week. The other is a 25-year-old man who tested positive in Ferozepur. He had been working in a private firm in Gurugram and had arrived in Ferozepur a few days ago to stay with his parents due to illness. He later tested positive for Covid. All those who came in contact with him are being traced as a precautionary measure. The health department has since isolated him at home. Another patient, originally from Firozabad in Uttar Pradesh, had been referred to GMCH in Chandigarh from Ludhiana and died today. There were three active Covid cases in the state in January this year, all of whom have since recovered. Minister Damodar Rajanarasimha reviews Covid-19 status, monsoon disease preparedness in Telangana
First Covid death reported in Chandigarh; Haryana records 14 active cases, Punjab three
CHANDIGARH: A 40-year-old man who had tested positive for Covid died early this morning at the Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Sector 32, Chandigarh. The man, originally from Firozabad in Uttar Pradesh, had been referred to GMCH from Ludhiana after testing positive for Covid. He was admitted to the Covid unit of the hospital, where he was kept in isolation. This marks the first confirmed Covid-related death in Chandigarh. Sources said the hospital authorities have not yet confirmed whether the infection was caused by the latest JN.1 variant. Confirming the death, Medical Superintendent of Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Sector 32, GP Thami said the patient had been admitted to the hospital two days ago with severe respiratory problems. He tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday and died today. We tested him on the second day as he came with respiratory issues and was put on a ventilator and was immediately placed in isolation within the Covid ward. He had no reported comorbidities, raising further concerns about the virulence of the current strain, said Thami. Covid cases rise, situation under control, says Karnataka Minister Health authorities are now expected to intensify monitoring and response measures to prevent further spread. Two ventilators had been set up in anticipation of any emergency care needs. As of May 27, Haryana has reported a total of 12 confirmed COVID-19 cases. Among these, Gurugram accounts for 6 active cases, with 2 new infections reported recently . Faridabad has also reported cases, contributing to the states overall tally . Haryana Health Minister Arti Singh Rao has assured the public that there is no need to panic, emphasizing that the government has made all necessary arrangements to handle the situation. The health department is closely monitoring the developments and urges residents to adhere to safety protocols . Meanwhile, Punjab currently has three active cases. One patient is from Amritsar, while two others, although counted in Punjab's active tally, originally belong to Haryana. One of them, a 51-year-old woman from Yamunanagar in Haryana, tested positive at a private hospital in Mohali last week. The other is a 25-year-old man who tested positive in Ferozepur. He had been working in a private firm in Gurugram and had arrived in Ferozepur a few days ago to stay with his parents due to illness. He later tested positive for Covid. All those who came in contact with him are being traced as a precautionary measure. The health department has since isolated him at home. Another patient, originally from Firozabad in Uttar Pradesh, had been referred to GMCH in Chandigarh from Ludhiana and died today. There were three active Covid cases in the state in January this year, all of whom have since recovered. Minister Damodar Rajanarasimha reviews Covid-19 status, monsoon disease preparedness in Telangana
IPL 2025: It Is Actually A Humiliation For Bowler, Says Ashwin On Pant Withdrawing Run-out Appeal
Lucknow Super Giants: Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has criticised Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain Rishabh Pant for withdrawing the appeal of a run-out from the non-strikers end during their final Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 game against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). During the match at the BRSABV Ekana Stadium in Lucknow, on the fifth ball of the 17th over of RCBs chase, spinner Digvesh Rathi pulled out of his bowling action and inflicted a run-out of PBKS stand-in captain Jitesh Sharma at the non-striker's end. Rathi appealed for it, which was then referred to the third umpire, who ruled Jitesh not out as the bowler had seemingly completed his delivery stride. Even if the third umpire had ruled Jitesh out, the wicketkeeper-batter would have been safe as Pant told the on-field umpires that he would be withdrawing the appeal. Pants decision was labelled as a great act of sportsmanship by on-air commentators, but it didnt please Ashwin, who caused the run-out of Jos Buttler in a similar fashion in IPL 2019. While Digvesh wanted to go for the review, Rishabh Pant decided against doing so. Nevertheless, the on-field umpires sent it to the third umpire for a check, and it was deemed not out. Digvesh Rathi landed on his front foot, and Jitesh Sharma was inside his crease. So, in all technical possibilities, this is not out. After hitting the stumps, Michael Gough asked Digvesh Rathi whether he was appealing, and not are you sure. Digvesh said yes, he is appealing and approached the third umpire. The third umpire said that he has crossed his delivery stride, the batsman is inside the crease, I have a decision - Not Out. Now, what happened? The commentators on air said that 'Rishabh Pant has withdrawn the appeal. What an amazing act of sportsmanship'. Come on yaar, lets grow out of this. Rishabh Pant is a fantastic cricketer. He scored his century in 61 balls and made 118 runs, a fabulous, fabulous knock. I dont think this will be the first, dont think this will be the last. Rishabh Pant will go on to do great things on the cricket field. Im looking forward to the England Test series to see how he will bat. Im a huge fan of Rishabh Pant, said Ashwin on his YouTube channel. Incidentally, Jitesh went on to make an unbeaten 85 off just 33 balls as RCB beat LSG by six wickets and sealed their Qualifier 1 meeting with Punjab Kings at Mullanpur in New Chandigarh on Thursday. Ashwin, who retired from international cricket last year during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in Australia, felt that Pant should have backed Rathi, citing that withdrawing the appeal was a humiliation of the bowler who had been one of the finds for LSG in IPL 2025. But a captains job is to back his players and not make a bowler look small. Lets stop this vilification of that youngster in front of crores and crores of people. Do we do that to anyone else? Why make a bowler look small? It is actually a humiliation. What happens is a bowler feels so small that he will never do it (again). And people will come and say in the comments here that he should not do it. Why? Why should it not be done? Digvesh Rathi is not my relative, he is not my friend. I dont know who he is. But a captains job is to back his players and not make a bowler look small. Lets stop this vilification of that youngster in front of crores and crores of people. Do we do that to anyone else? Why make a bowler look small? It is actually a humiliation. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS
CHANDIGARH: The Haryana Government is set to conduct a major state-wide Civil Defence exercise, named Operation Shield, on Thursday (May 29) across all 22 districts to enhance the states emergency preparedness and response capabilities. A 15-minute blackout will be observed from 8 PM to 8:15 PM near vital installations. Civil defence mock drills are also likely to take place in Rajasthan, Gujarat and Jammu and Kashmir. Meanwhile, Punjab has written to the Centre expressing its inability to conduct mock drills tomorrow. Scheduled to begin at 5 PM, this comprehensive drill is being organised under the guidance of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, to simulate critical incidents such as air raids, drone attacks, and other wartime scenarios in light of current national security concerns. Additional Chief Secretary (Home), Dr Sumita Misra, said that the exercise aims to test existing emergency mechanisms, improve coordination between the civil administration, defence forces and local communities, and identify areas that need to be strengthened, thus ensuring swift and effective response during any crisis. She further stated that the drill will involve the large-scale mobilisation of Civil Defence Wardens, registered volunteers, and youth organisations including the National Cadet Corps (NCC), National Service Scheme (NSS), Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS), and Bharat Scouts and Guides to assist in simulated emergency scenarios. Key components include drills responding to aerial threats such as air raids and swarms of unmanned aerial vehicles (drones), activation of air raid sirens, and testing of control room communication hotlines established with the Indian Air Force. Additionally, a controlled blackout of 15 minutes will be observed from 8 PM to 8:15 PM near vital installations, with the exception of essential emergency services such as hospitals, fire stations, and police stations. Misra highlighted that the exercise aligns with the Incident Response System (IRS), which Haryana officially notified on 28 January 2025, under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, providing a structured framework for effective emergency response. She directed all Deputy Commissioners, who are also Chairpersons of District Disaster Management Authorities, along with Commissioners and Superintendents of Police, to ensure meticulous planning and execution of the exercise in their jurisdictions. They have been instructed to submit detailed Action Taken Reports to the Commandant General, Home Guards, and Director, Civil Defence, Haryana, which will be compiled for state-level review and forwarded to the Ministry of Home Affairs. The mock exercises are scheduled for May 29 between 5 PM and 9 PM and should not be a cause for alarm for citizens.
Veteran Akali Dal leader Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa passes away
Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa, a veteran Shiromani Akali Dal leader and former Union Minister, passed away at 89. A key figure in Punjab politics, he held significant portfolios during the Vajpayee era. Recently, he rejoined the Shiromani Akali Dal after merging his breakaway faction, aiming to strengthen the party and address Punjab's challenges, marking a reunion of Akali leadership.
IPL 2025: Punjab Police on High Alert Ahead of Qualifier 1, Eliminator Matches in Mullanpur
According to the revised schedule, Mullanpur will host the qualifier 1 on Thursday and the eliminator on Friday, while the qualifier 2 and the final will be held in Ahmedabad on June 1 and 3.
Punjab Kings, RCB aim to take a step closer to the summit
Three Indians go missing in Tehran, India raises issue with Iran government
Three Indians who had travelled to Iran - from Punjab's Sangrur, Hoshiarpur and SBS Nagar - are missing, the Indian Embassy in Tehran has confirmed, adding that efforts are on to trace them urgently. Moreover, the External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, according to a report, raised the issue directly with Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Ravanchi during a recent diplomatic engagement in New Delhi. The three missing men have been identified as: Hushanpreet Singh (Sangrur), Jaspal Singh (SBS Nagar) and Amritpal Singh (Hoshiarpur). They all went missing on May 1, shortly after landing in Tehran. Family members of 3 Indian citizens have informed the Embassy of India that their relatives are missing after having travelled to Iran. The Embassy has strongly taken up this matter with the Iranian authorities, and requested that the missing Indians should be urgently traced and their safety should be ensured, the Indian Embassy said in a statement. The Embassy added that it is keeping the family members regularly updated of the efforts being made by it. An agent in Punjab had promised the three men to send them to Australia via the Dubai-Iran route. He reportedly assured them that they will be provided a stay in Iran. But soon after they landed in Iran on May 1, they were kidnapped. The kidnappers, said the families, demanded a ransom of Rs 1 crore. A video of the men tied up in yellow ropes and blood dripping from their arms was sent by the kidnappers, said the families. They threatened to kill the men if money was not sent, the families added. The victims used to talk to their family members through the phones of the kidnappers. Since May 11, the families have not been in contact with them. The agent from Hoshiarpur who sent the men abroad is reportedly missing.
Three Punjabis Missing in Iran Since May 1
This is not the first such incident. In February this year, three Indian nationals who were in Iran for business purposes also went missing
The IPL 2025 season witnessed a mix of emerging stars and disappointing performances from established teams. While young talents like Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Priyansh Arya shone with record-breaking centuries, teams like Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals faltered despite boasting strong lineups. Sai Sudharsan's consistent run-scoring earned him a Test call-up, while Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings showed signs of resurgence.
IPL playoffs: Shreyas Iyer's tact up against RCB's flair in battle of equals
Punjab Kings are set to clash with Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Qualifier 1. Shreyas Iyer's leadership faces a big test. Punjab Kings enter the playoffs after a long gap. RCB aims to break their title drought. Both teams view this match as a crucial step. Punjab's batting looks strong with Prabhsimran Singh and others.
IPL 2025: 'Qualifier 1 Between PBKS And RCB Will Be Humdinger Of A Game', Says Uthappa
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket: Former India cricketer Robin Uthappa believes the IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 clash between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, to be held in Mullanpur on Thursday, will be a humdinger of a game. He added that despite RCB beating Lucknow Super Kings by six wickets, PBKS have the edge over them due to the Shreyas Iyer-led side featuring in the playoff clash at their home ground, the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium. The winner of Qualifier 1 will directly enter the title clash, to be held on June 3 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, while the losing team will take on the eliminator-winning team at the same venue on June 1. RCB have just a days break to prepare for Qualifier 1 as their win over LSG happened on Tuesday night at the BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. Both Punjab Kings and RCB have momentum. Its going to be a humdinger of a game. Punjab may have a slight edge playing at home. But RCB can absolutely respond. After this game and this kind of batting performance by RCB? 100 per cent, said Uthappa on JioHotstar. RCBs astonishing six-wicket win, coming on the back of fifties from Virat Kohli and stand-in captain Jitesh Sharma, meant that their dream of winning a first-ever IPL title is still on after finishing at second place in the points table with 19 points, with PBKS being table-toppers due to superior net run rate. Uthappa, who won IPL titles with Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings, feels Kohli will be more than determined to step up yet again for RCB in the playoffs. From this victory (over LSG), one person wholl still be up is Virat Kohli. He gets that chance again to go into the back end of the tournament and try to win that IPL championship for RCB a trophy he definitely wants in his cabinet. RCBs astonishing six-wicket win, coming on the back of fifties from Virat Kohli and stand-in captain Jitesh Sharma, meant that their dream of winning a first-ever IPL title is still on after finishing at second place in the points table with 19 points, with PBKS being table-toppers due to superior net run rate. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS
Teenage Ton, Pricey Flop: Highs And Lows As IPL 2025 Enters Playoffs
The Indian Premier League has finally reached the playoff stage, later than planned, leaving four teams to battle for the title beginning on Thursday. AFP Sport highlights the best and worst of the T20 league in 2025 -- from a 14-year-old bursting onto the scene to deadly armed conflict bringing a dramatic halt to the action. - Sensational Suryavanshi - Rajasthan Royals' 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi catapulted himself into the world cricket spotlight by belting his first ball fearlessly for six on his IPL debut. The youngest player ever to grace the IPL made headlines with 34 off 20 balls against Lucknow Super Giants, but it was just a taste of what was to come. Nine days later, Suryavanshi smashed the Gujarat Titans bowlers to all parts as he scored the second fastest hundred in tournament history. The teenager brought up his century off 35 balls with 11 sixes and seven fours to stand behind only West Indies great Chris Gayle, who took 30 balls to make a ton in 2013. The staggering power-hitting of left-hander Suryavanshi, who cost $130,500 as a 13-year-old at November's auction, enabled Rajasthan to chase down their 210 target with more than four overs to spare. He rounded off a remarkable debut season with 57 against Chennai Super Kings in his final outing. - Costly Pant - Lucknow splashed a record $3.21 million to secure Rishabh Pant as captain, but the India wicketkeeper-batsman appeared to buckle under the weight of his price tag. The usually swashbuckling ball striker failed to fire or inspire as Lucknow were eliminated from the playoff race with two matches to play. He belatedly found his touch in Lucknow's final match on Tuesday night, scoring 118 off 61 balls in another losing cause against Bengaluru. The knock raised his season average to an ordinary 24.45 from an abject 13.72 going into the match, and barely disguised his poor value for money after a return of 269 runs from 13 innings. - Dharamsala drama - The IPL was suspended on May 9, a day after the Punjab Kings-Delhi Capitals match in Dharamsala was abandoned while nuclear-armed neighbours India and Pakistan exchanged heavy fire across their border. Players left the field and crowds were hurried out of the ground as air raid warnings sounded in the city less than 200 kilometres (125 miles) from Jammu, where explosions had been reported hours earlier. Players and officials had to board a train to escape to New Delhi because local airspace had been closed. A ceasefire allowed a resumption on May 17, but Australia and Delhi's Mitchell Starc, who had been caught up in the Dharamsala drama, decided not to return. - Records wait - Sunrisers Hyderabad came within a whisker of beating their own IPL record score of 287 during the second match of the season in March. Powered by Ishan Kishan's unbeaten 106, the 2016 champions posted 286-6 in a 44-run victory over Rajasthan Royals. Pundits predicted that the 300-run barrier might be breached this season. But after that no team went past 250 until Sunday, when high-scoring Sunrisers posted 278-5 in their final match as Heinrich Klaasen hit 105 not out off 39 balls. - Dhoni decision? - Five-time IPL champions Chennai Super Kings completed a heavy fall from grace as they finished bottom of the table for the first time in their history. Champions in 2023 under Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the India great again took charge when captain Ruturaj Gaikwad was injured mid-season. Dhoni, now 43, could not revive the glory days and Chennai became the first team to be eliminated from the playoff picture. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score After signing off with a consolation 83-run win over Gujarat Titans, Dhoni said he was in no hurry to decide on whether he would retire after a glittering career.
PBKS vs RCB: What happens if IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 is washed out due to rain?
Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru will compete in Qualification 1 of IPL 2025. Both teams are coming off strong league performances with nine wins each.
Mock Drills Back in Jammu and Kashmir, Other States Bordering Pakistan
SRINAGAR: India will conduct mock drills tomorrow in Jammu and Kashmir, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Punjab. The exercises will take place in districts bordering Pakistan. These drills follow Indias Operation Sindoor, launched on the night of May 6-7, targeting terrorists in Pakistan. In response to Pakistans attacks on Indian military bases and cities, India struck at [] The post Mock Drills Back in Jammu and Kashmir, Other States Bordering Pakistan appeared first on Kashmir Life .
Security drills in 4 states neighboring Pakistan tomorrow
Jammu Tawi: Security drills will take place in border districts of Indian states adjoining Pakistan on Thursday. The drills will be conducted in Gujarat, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Jammu and Kashmir. These drills are intended to enhance civilian readiness and enable coordinated responses in the event of a potential emergency. The drills will [] The post Security drills in 4 states neighboring Pakistan tomorrow appeared first on Northlines .
Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab and J&K to conduct fresh mock drills from Thursday
Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir (Union Territory), which share borders with Pakistan, will conduct a fresh series of civil defence mock drills beginning from Thursday, May 28. It should be noted that just days after Operation Sindoor, Indias military operation against various terrorist bases located in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
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Mock Drill To Be Held In Four States Bordering Pakistan Tomorrow
NEW DELHI, May 28: Security drills will be held in border districts of states neighbouring Pakistan on Thursday, days after India launched Operation Sindoor, which targeted terror sites in Pakistan, as per TV reports. The mock drills will be held in Gujarat, Punjab, Rajasthan and Jammu and Kashmir, the reports stated. Indias first mock drill post 1971, on May 7 was followed that very night by the operation destroying terror launch pads across the border in Pakistan. Three key objectives, [] The post Mock Drill To Be Held In Four States Bordering Pakistan Tomorrow appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Mock drills are back. 4 states bordering Pakistan to conduct exercises tomorrow
Security drills will take place Thursday in border districts of Gujarat, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Jammu and Kashmir, days after India launched Operation Sindoor targeting terror sites in Pakistan. The May 7 mock drill preceded the operation, which achieved political, military, and psychological goals by striking terror camps and sending a strong message against cross-border terrorism, marking a shift in India-Pakistan relations.
Mock Drill Across Border Districts Of Gujarat, Punjab, Rajasthan, Jammu & Kashmir On May 29
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Virat Kohli primed to banish years of heartache in IPL playoffs
Virat Kohli is aiming to finally secure an IPL title as Royal Challengers Bengaluru enter the playoffs, facing Punjab Kings. Kohli, driven by the memory of past final defeats, is seeking to end his trophy drought.
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
Punjab: SSP suspended after four cops held in Fazilka Bribery Case
Chandigarh, May 28: The Punjab government on Wednesday suspended Fazilka Senior Superintendent of Police Varinder Singh Brar, a day after four police officers were arrested in a bribery case, sources said. A station house officer and three other police personnel were arrested in Fazilka on Tuesday for allegedly accepting Rs 1 lakh bribe. The case [] The post Punjab: SSP suspended after four cops held in Fazilka Bribery Case appeared first on Northlines .
IPL 2025: Jitesh Credits Batting Coach DK's Advice For Sensational Knock Of Unbeaten 85 Vs RCB
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: After his unbeaten 85 off 33 balls helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) get a top two finish with a six-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), stand-in skipper Jitesh Sharma said batting coach Dinesh Karthiks advice of keep looking at the ball and play normal cricketing shots helped him a lot in hitting a breath-taking knock. Jiteshs knock ensured RCB chased down 228 with eight balls to spare. He also shared an unbeaten 107-run stand with Mayank Agarwal, who scored 41 not out, as RCB set up a Qualifier 1 meeting with Punjab Kings in Mullanpur on Thursday. I didn't have a calculation. I spoke to DK and he said, Just keep looking at the ball and try to play normal cricketing shots. And take the game to the end. If you keep playing, I believe you'll finish the match'. I think it's all about preparation. We had discussed every bowler the other day. What can I do? What kind of body shape do I want? So I was just trying to remind myself again and again, said Jitesh in a video posted on iplt20.com. Asked on the advice he got from Agarwal, Jitesh revealed, I think he was controlling me and telling me what to do. He was telling me again and again what was going on in the game, because I was in my zone. He was giving me the shape and guiding me in the run chase. RCB pulling off the third-highest successful chase in IPLs history came after they couldnt complete a chase against Sunrisers Hyderabad, despite that being in their grasp. When everything is going well, it's important to have a speed breaker because when you are awake, you get a punch, you get to know where you are going wrong and what's happening. Asked on the advice he got from Agarwal, Jitesh revealed, I think he was controlling me and telling me what to do. He was telling me again and again what was going on in the game, because I was in my zone. He was giving me the shape and guiding me in the run chase. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS
Punjab: Fazilka SSP Suspended After Four Cops Arrested In Bribery Case
Chandigarh, May 28: The Punjab government on Wednesday suspended Fazilka Senior Superintendent of Police Varinder Singh Brar, a day after four police officers were arrested in a bribery case, sources said. A station house officer and three other police personnel were arrested in Fazilka on Tuesday for allegedly accepting Rs 1 lakh bribe. The case came to light when Dharminder Singh, father of a 17-year-old boy, approached Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann with evidence of bribe demands by the Cyber Crime [] The post Punjab: Fazilka SSP Suspended After Four Cops Arrested In Bribery Case appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have received a timely boost ahead of the IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 clash against Punjab Kings here on Friday, with the return of their crucial overseas stars Josh Hazlewood and Tim David, a development that could prove ...
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IPL 2025 Playoffs: Teams, Schedule, Fixtures, Venues, Live Streaming Details And More
The Gujarat Titans, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings will compete in the IPL 2025 playoffs. The final will be held on June 3.
IPL 2025: Jiteshs Unbeaten 85 Against LSG Is The Innings Of The Season, Feels Moody
Former Sunrisers Hyderabad: Former Sunrisers Hyderabad head coach Tom Moody has declared Jitesh Sharmas unbeaten 85, giving Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) a top-two finish with a six-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), as the best innings of the ongoing IPL 2025 season. At the BRSABV Ekana Stadium in Lucknow, Jiteshs breathtaking knock, laced with six sixes and eight fours, ensured RCB chased down 228, the third-highest successful run chase in their IPL history. The win helped RCB set up a date with Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1 on Thursday, it also made them the first-ever IPL team to win all seven away matches in an IPL season. The innings is, for me, the innings of the IPL this season by a stretch. We've seen some great knocks from young and old, but this one, wow, quite remarkable! The team was totally against it - backs against the wall, Kohli in the sheds, (Phil) Salt in the sheds. There was significant headwind, but he just ignored it all and just took the game apart. He not only took the game apart, he played smartly, just the way he went about it was like he'd been there and done it before many, many times, said Moody on ESPNCricinfo. Former India batter Abhinav Mukund lauded Jitesh for learning from mistakes committed in RCBs defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad, while pointing out the slices of luck he enjoyed during his knock - surviving a run-out, being reprieved off a no-ball, and escaping a run-out attempt at the non-strikers' end off Digvesh Rathi. And that's a great sign of any IPL cricketer, right? They were 172 for 3 in the last game, chasing 232, they got 189 all out. I know the wickets fell before him, but the pressure increased in the last game right after the timeout. I feared the same when he got out of that no-ball, but luck is a beautiful thing there. You get a reprieve and then you say, 'okay, this time I'm not making a mistake again.' That's exactly what happened. I'm very, very happy for Jitesh, but this is exactly what you're paying the big bucks for as a mid-order batter. And that's a great sign of any IPL cricketer, right? They were 172 for 3 in the last game, chasing 232, they got 189 all out. I know the wickets fell before him, but the pressure increased in the last game right after the timeout. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS
Punjab: Drunken railway police molests woman, tries to drag her into room at police post
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4 pistols, 55 live bullets, 500g heroin seized in Amritsar near Pakistan border; 3 arrested
Punjab's Anti-Narcotics Task Force arrested three drug traffickers near Amritsar, seizing heroin, pistols, magazines, and live cartridges. Simultaneously, a man was killed in an explosion in Amritsar; police suspect he was retrieving an explosive planted by terror handlers. Authorities are investigating possible links to terror groups, suggesting a potential terror-related incident involving a drug addict as a pawn.
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Ricky Ponting to Punjab Kings: We havent achieved anything yet
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RCB register multiple records including an IPL-first in win vs LSG
Royal Challengers Bengaluru created IPL history by winning all seven away matches in the 2025 season, propelled by Jitesh Sharma's unbeaten 85, securing a six-wicket victory against Lucknow Super Giants. RCB chased down a formidable 228, marking their highest successful chase and finishing second in the points table. This win sets up a Qualifier 1 clash with Punjab Kings.
Countless kitchens, one collection
Sarika Gupta Traditional Indian recipes arent merely meals, but heirlooms of flavour and memory where spices are added by instinct, not by measure, and each dish is perfected over decades of religious practice in kitchens. Collecting and sourcing these recipes from across Indias humble kitchens was a relatively easy task for Sarika Gupta when compared to translating instinct into exactness. But through perseverance, she says, she managed to not only write an entire book with over 100 vegetarian recipes on her phone, but to have her first edition be completely sold out. Now, out with the second edition of 28 States 28 Plates , Sarika says, I spent so many hours in my kitchen, perfecting the measurements and adjusting the taste of each dish. I must have prepared every recipe four to five times. Across the books 375 pages are striking pictures that are well composed, making it seem as though they were professionally shot in a studio. But that wasnt the case. The pictures were neither shot in a studio, nor by a professional. Sarika learnt photography and captured all the 160 dishes by herself, at home. They were all shot on my iphone 13, she declares. From Portuguese-influenced Goan bread called Poee, indigenous produce-based recipes such as Kokum Chutney, cultural hits like Chidambaram Katrikayi Gosthu, to foods that have evolved due to socio-political factors such as the Congress Kadelekayi, 28 States 28 Plates finds a place for them all. I have travelled all over the country and lived in different cities; thanks to my husbands transferable job. I have lived in Maharashtra, Jammu & Kashmir, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala. Everywhere I went, I would learn recipes from my neighbours and friends, Sarika says. She had a collection of recipes, put together carefully over 25 years of her life and so, the next natural step for her was to publish these recipes. With the world seeing a voluntary shift to more plant-based, vegetarian diet options, this book finds its place, effortlessly, in terms of rlevance, Sarika adds. Congress Kadelekayi What stands out in this book are a few interesting parts of history that gave birth to distinct dishes. The Congress Kadelekayi (masala peanuts), Sarika writes, were introduced by a bakery owner in Bengaluru to manage losses, after a quota system (rationing) for all-purpose flour was introduced, affecting bakery businesses, during the Congress party declared Emergency period (1975-77). Another recipe the MLA Pesarettu, a dosa with upma filling, is a story served warm. The dish was born inside the canteens of the Legislative Assembly in Hyderabad, she writes. The MLAs would order it off the menu, and it eventually garnered widespread attention, she adds. The collection mainly features familiar dishes from every state, that are more-or-less staple foods. Be it Keralas appam and vegetable stew, Maharashtras dhadpe pohe, Punjabs Amritsari kulcha , or Sikkims momos, the focus has largely remained within the realms of home-cooked recipes. Preserving such recipes, rich in family traditions and cultural significance, are at par with preserving our diverse identity. That also seems to be Sarikas attempt with this cookbook. Pepe Plastic Chatney from West Bengal Ingredients Raw papaya (grated): 1 cup Sugar: cup + 2 tbsp Salt: tsp Nigella seeds: tsp Chilli flakes: tsp Lime juice: 1 tsp Water: cup Cashew nuts/almonds: 8 Method: Grate raw papaya into thick shreds. Chop nuts roughly. Put everything (Except lemon juice) together in a small but heavy pan and cook on medium low heat for about 15 minutes. Keep stirring every 2 minutes and continuously towards the end. The chatney will be ready when the papaya turns transparent and is soft to eat. Remove from heat and add lime juice. Serve with Radhabhallavi, masala pooris, or masala paranthas. Patal ki Chutney from Chattisgarh Ingredients Tomatoes: 2 or 3 nos Green chillies: 2 nos Coriander leaves: a handful Garlic: 4 big cloves Salt: tsp Method: Chop green chillies and tomatoes roughly. Saute green chillies in oil and add the tomatoes. Season with salt. Cover and cook till the tomatoes are mushy. Add finely chopped coriander leaves make adjustments in the taste and serve.
Jitesh, Kohli make thrilling fifties as RCB beat LSG by 6 wickets to enter Qualifier 1, to face PBKS
LUCKNOW, May 27: Stand-in skipper Jitesh Sharma conjured up a sensational unbeaten 85 to help Royal Challengers Bengaluru trump Rishabh Pants exceptional 118 and seal the teams place in the IPL Qualifier 1 with a sensational six-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants, here Tuesday. The Royal Challengers will now face Punjab Kings in the Qualifier 1 at Mullanpur on Thursday. The RCB finished second on the table with 19 points, same as Punjab but finished behind them on net run [] The post Jitesh, Kohli make thrilling fifties as RCB beat LSG by 6 wickets to enter Qualifier 1, to face PBKS appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
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IPL 2025: Jitesh Sharma's 85-run Blitz Tops Pant's Ton As RCB Beat LSG, Finish Second In Table (ld)
Impact Substitute Akash Singh: Stand-in skipper Jitesh Sharma hammered a sensational unbeaten 85 and with Virat Kohli contributing 54, Royal Challengers Bengaluru scripted the third-highest run-chase to beat Lucknow Super Giants by six wickets in Match 70 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Ekana Stadium here on Tuesday. Jitesh, coming in with RCB looking in trouble with Virat Kohli back in the dugout at 123/4, scored a scintillating maiden IPL half-century as they reached 230/4 in 18.4 overs to seal a memorable victory that helped them finish in the second position in the points table with 19 points. With this victory, RCB set up a Qualifier 1 clash with Punjab Kings while Gujarat Titans will meet Mumbai Indians in the Eliminator match. RCB had to mount their biggest run chase on Tuesday after Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant hammered a brilliant century, indicating a welcome return to form with a sensational unbeaten 118 that helped them post 227/3 in 20 overs. But Jitesh Sharma topped that with a mesmerizing effort as he remained unbeaten on 85 off 33 balls laced with eight boundaries and six maximums. In comparison, Mayank Agarwal remained 41 not out of 23 balls, as they scripted history. Pant becoming the second batter after KL Rahul to end on the losing side despite scoring a century. Chasing 228 for victory, Royal Challengers Bengaluru got off to a superb start as Phil Salt and Virat Kohli raised 61 runs for the first wicket partnership in quick time. They came out all firing on all cylinders with Salt, who struck boundaries off Shahbaz Ahmed and Digvesh Rathi, blasting 30 off 19 balls, hitting six fours in the process as they reached fifty without hitting a six. Salt was the first to get out, caught at cover off Impact Substitute Akash Singh after he had survived an attempt a few balls earlier. Rajat Patidar, coming in as an Impact Sub, did not last for long and was out for 14 (7 balls) to Will ORourke, who claimed Liam Livingstone on the next ball for a first-ball duck as RCB slumped to 90/3. Kohli was in another zone as he went after the bowling from the start and completed his half-century in 27 balls, hitting 10 boundaries. This was his eighth fifty of the season and sixth in a chase. In the process, Kohli also completed 9000 runs in the history of the IPL. Just when he was looking good for a century, Kohli was out to a tame dismissal, lofting an easy catch to Ayush Badoni off Avesh Khan as RCB slumped to 123/4. It looked like the RCB innings would fall apart with RCB needing 90 runs in seven overs. But stand-in skipper Jitesh Sharma produced a brilliant display of power-hitting, reaching his half-century in 22 balls as they launched a superb chase and propelled their team to a morale-boosting victory. With 28 needed off 18 balls, the ball was changed and Jitesh Sharma saw his opportunity and changed the complexion of the match in the space of six balls. He blasted 21 runs off Will ORourke, hitting two fours and two big sixes, off successive balls, to pull RCB clear. The RCB skipper clinched victory with a six off Ayush Badoni, the 107-run partnership between Jitesh Sharma and Mayank Agarwal helping them script history. Earlier, asked to bat first, Lucknow Super Giants lost debutant Matthew Breetzke (14 off 12, 1x4, 1x6) with 25 runs on the board, Thushara castling him with a beauty. However, skipper Rishabh Pant showed a welcome return to form in their last match of the season as he joined Mitchell Marsh in raising 142 runs for the second wicket. Pant looked in his element as he started with a 2,6,2,4,0,4 blitz against Yash Dayal in the fourth over and went from strength to strength from there as LSG reached 55/1 in the power-play. The wicket-keeper batter continued to flourish with a six and four off successive balls against Bhuvneshwar Kumar in the fifth over, a six followed by two fours in the 10th off Suyash Sharma, and a four and six off successive balls against the same bowler in the 1st as he raced to his half-century in 29 balls. Marsh, who has been the top scorer for LSG this season, was equally good at the other end as he raced past the 600-run mark for the season, scoring his half-century in 31 balls as they reached the 150-run mark in their partnership in 85 balls. Desperate to stem the run flow, RCB skipper Jitesh Sharma brought Bhuvneshwar Kumar into the attack, but Marsh treated his return with sixes off successive balls. However, the bowler had the last laugh as he induced an outside edge off a scrambled seam delivery that landed full on the sixth stump. Marsh attempted a loft again but edged it behind, out 67 off 37 balls studded with four fours and five sixes. Pant continued to thrive and reached his second century in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in seven years as he blasted boundaries at will, reaching the three-figure mark off 54 balls. Pant hammered 11 boundaries and eight maximums for an unbeaten 118 off 61 balls, batting in the third and fourth gear throughout the match. Nicholas Pooran scored 13 off 10 balls and was out in the final over as LSG set up the biggest chase for RCB that Jitesh Sharma helped them ace with ease. Brief scores: Pant hammered 11 boundaries and eight maximums for an unbeaten 118 off 61 balls, batting in the third and fourth gear throughout the match. Nicholas Pooran scored 13 off 10 balls and was out in the final over as LSG set up the biggest chase for RCB that Jitesh Sharma helped them ace with ease. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS
RCB stun LSG with 6-wicket win, enter Qualifier 1, to face PBKS
Lucknow: Stand-in skipper Jitesh Sharma conjured up a sensational unbeaten 85 to help Royal Challengers Bengaluru trump Rishabh Pants exceptional 118 and seal the teams place in the IPL Qualifier 1 with a sensational six-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants, here Tuesday. The Royal Challengers will now face Punjab Kings in the Qualifier 1 at Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
RCB beat Lucknow Super Giants, to face Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in a high-scoring match. LSG scored 227/3, led by Rishabh Pant's century. RCB chased the target, finishing at 231/3. Virat Kohli scored 54, and RCB's captain hit an unbeaten 85. RCB secured a top-two position and will play Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1.
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