Following a week-long suspension due to heightened India-Pakistan tensions, IPL 2025 will resume on May 17 with RCB hosting KKR. Sunil Gavaskar has urged for a respectful atmosphere, suggesting no music or dancing girls to honour grieving families after recent terror attacks. The BCCI has released a revised schedule, with 17 matches culminating in the final on June 3.
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Mohandas Pai criticized an SBI branch manager in Karnataka for refusing to speak Kannada with a customer, sparking outrage. Karnataka's Chief Minister Siddaramaiah condemned the manager's behavior, leading to her transfer. The incident ignited protests, with many emphasizing the importance of serving customers in their local language, especially in banking.
Delhi Capitals are contemplating a batting order reshuffle, potentially promoting KL Rahul to opener for their remaining IPL matches. Aiming to solidify their top order amidst inconsistencies and injuries, DC seeks stability as they face crucial games against Gujarat Titans, Mumbai Indians, and Punjab Kings to secure a playoff spot. With Mitchell Starc's absence, the bowling unit must step up.
BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi strongly criticized Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's description of Operation Sindoor as a "small war," deeming it an insult to the Indian Army's valor and the nation's sentiments. Trivedi accused Kharge and Rahul Gandhi of making anti-India statements as part of a planned conspiracy by the INDIA alliance.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai visited Galgam village, celebrating the success of Operation Karegutta Hills, which eliminated 31 Maoists and seized a large cache of arms. Sai commended the CRPF jawans' courage and emphasized the government's commitment to transforming security camps into facilitation centers. He reiterated the goal of making Chhattisgarh Maoist-free by March 2026.
Outrage is brewing in Karnataka's Haveri district after seven men, accused in a gang-rape case from January 2024, celebrated their release on bail with a public victory procession. The celebration followed the court granting bail due to the survivor's inability to identify the accused during a recent hearing.
An all-party parliamentary delegation, led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha, has embarked on a multi-nation visit to Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore as part of Operation Sindoor. The initiative aims to expose Pakistan's role in state-sponsored terrorism and highlight India's firm stance against cross-border terrorism.
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has issued eviction notices to 232 final-year students, requiring them to vacate hostel rooms by May 31, raising concerns about thesis submissions and final exams.
Delhi-NCR faced a chaotic Wednesday. A dust storm, hailstorm, and rain swept through the region. The storm killed at least five people. Air and ground transport were disrupted. Flights were diverted, and metro services were affected. Traffic crawled across Delhi, Noida, and Ghaziabad. Many trees were uprooted, causing power outages. Air quality remained poor.
Israel has initiated a significant ground operation, "Gideon's Chariots," in Gaza, escalating the ongoing conflict. Simultaneously, prime minister Netanyahu's team is in Doha pursuing a deal involving hostage release, Hamas' departure, and Gaza's disarmament. Recent Israeli strikes have reportedly hit numerous targets, resulting in massive Palestinian casualties, including women and children.
Following Operation Sindoor, the Centre has formed seven all-party delegations, led by figures like Shashi Tharoor and Ravi Shankar Prasad, to convey India's firm stance against terrorism to key partner nations. These delegations, comprising MPs from across the political spectrum, will visit countries in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.