Union Minister Chirag Paswan is considering a return to Bihar state politics, driven by his commitment to the state's development. Despite securing a third term as Lok Sabha MP, Paswan feels he can better serve Bihar by focusing on state-level issues.
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Oil companies have reduced the price of 19 kg commercial LPG cylinders by Rs 24, effective June 1, bringing the retail price to Rs 1,723.50. This follows an earlier reduction in April. While commercial rates fluctuate based on global factors, domestic LPG cylinder prices remain stable, offering slight financial relief to businesses.
Ravichandran Ashwin, who has been under scrutiny himself since the controversial run-out of Jos Buttler in IPL 2019, stood firmly in support of Lucknow Super Giants bowler Digvesh Rathi on Wednesday. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Ashwin dissected the incident involving Rathi’s attempt to dismiss Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s stand-in captain Jitesh Sharma at the non-striker’s end during their IPL 2025 clash.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ruled that "deemed confirmation" cannot supersede an employer's right to assess a probationer's suitability. Dismissing a petition by former judicial officer Ankur Lal, the court emphasized that automatic confirmation undermines the ability to evaluate work, conduct, and integrity.
Jacob Bethell, fresh off his IPL stint, starred in England's ODI victory, though he humorously bemoaned the soft hotel beds affecting his back. Despite limited game time with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Bethell emphasises the invaluable learning experience, particularly observing Virat Kohli's approach to spin and his captivating presence both on and off the field.
Maulana Abdul Aziz Esar, a key Jaish-e-Muhammed commander known for his advocacy of Ghazwa-e-Hind and threats against India, was found dead in Bahawalpur, Pakistan. His funeral was held at JeM headquarters, a site linked to numerous terror plots, including the Pulwama attack. While Jaish claims a heart attack, the cause of death remains officially unconfirmed, leaving suspicion surrounding the circumstances.
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Harshkumar Ramanlal Patel, known as "Dirty Harry," received a 10-year sentence in a US federal prison for his involvement in a human smuggling operation. This operation tragically led to the deaths of four members of a Gujarati family attempting to cross into the US from Canada in January 2022.
At the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, Punjab Kings (PBKS) won the toss and chose to bowl first against Mumbai Indians (MI) in their IPL 2025 match. PBKS made two changes, bringing in Kyle Jamieson and Vijaykumar Vyshak. MI included Ashwani Kumar in their starting XI. Hardik Pandya mentioned that his team is treating every game like a knockout.
In Bengaluru's Bellandur, Pankhuri Mishra, a 28-year-old software engineer, was arrested for allegedly assaulting an autorickshaw driver, Lokesh, following a dispute. Mishra claimed the auto brushed their vehicle, leading to an argument. She allegedly hit Lokesh with her slippers when he started recording the incident.