Indian Premier League 2025 is set to resume on May 17 after a week of unexpected events. Royal Challengers Bengaluru will host Kolkata Knight Riders to restart the league. Mumbai Indians have resumed training, including Rohit Sharma. The team will face Delhi Capitals on May 21. Gujarat Titans and RCB currently lead the points table.
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Rahul Gandhi faced police obstruction en route to Ambedkar hostel in Darbhanga, where he planned to engage with students at a 'Shiksha Nyay Samvad' event. Despite the attempts to stop him, Gandhi entered the premises and criticized the Bihar government as a "Double Engine Dhokebaaz Sarkaar," vowing to implement social justice measures if his party comes to power.
An Australian woman, Erin Patterson, faces murder charges after a lunch she prepared allegedly resulted in three deaths and one near-fatal illness. The victims, her in-laws and an aunt and uncle, consumed a beef Wellington containing death cap mushrooms. Prosecutors suspect foul play, citing Patterson's alleged fake cancer claim, selective eating during the meal, and suspicious cleanup afterward.
India has restricted imports from Bangladesh, including a ban on readymade garments via land routes, amidst growing tensions with the interim administration. This retaliatory move follows Bangladesh's restrictions on Indian yarn and rice. While key items like fish and edible oil are spared, the ban impacts a significant portion of Bangladesh's garment exports to India.
Banu Mushtaq, a Kannada writer, has won the International Booker Prize 2025 for her short story collection, Heart Lamp, translated by Deepa Bhasthi. This marks the first time a short story collection has received this honor. The judging panel praised the work's radical translation and uplifting narratives, blending Kannada roots with socio-political themes.
Lucknow Super Giants defeated Gujarat Titans by 33 runs, powered by Mitchell Marsh's stunning century. Despite the victory, LSG captain Rishabh Pant acknowledged the team's inconsistency and injury concerns that prevented them from reaching the playoffs. Pant highlighted that the team delivered a complete performance against GT, with Marsh's explosive innings and bowlers dismantling GT's top order.
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India's restriction on garment imports from Bangladesh via land routes is poised to create a substantial opportunity for the domestic textile sector, potentially worth Rs 1,000-2,000 crore. While boosting local manufacturing and curbing indirect entry of Chinese fabric, this move may disrupt supply chains for apparel brands, leading to a slight price increase for consumers during the winter season.