Nicholas Pooran's explosive batting display, highlighted by a fiery response to Mohammed Siraj's sledging, propelled Lucknow Super Giants to a commanding victory over Gujarat Titans. Pooran's record-breaking fifty and Mitchell Marsh's maiden IPL century powered LSG to a formidable total, denting GT's hopes for a top-two finish despite their strong position in the league.
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In an IPL 2025 match where SRH defeated LSG, eliminating them from playoff contention, a heated moment occurred. Young cricketers Abhishek Sharma and Digvesh Rathi engaged in a confrontation after Rathi dismissed Sharma. BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla intervened, mediating a reconciliation between the two players. Abhishek, despite not reaching his peak performance in IPL 2025, has maintained better batting statistics compared to his SRH teammates. He aims to finish strong in the team's final... Expand
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In Jammu and Kashmir, security forces killed three Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists in Tral. This followed another clash where three Lashkar-e-Taiba men were killed in Shopian. Authorities have urged residents to avoid sharing visuals of the gunfight. Search operations are underway in Reasi and Kathua districts. Amid heightened security, a top army officer visited forward areas in Rajouri and Poonch.
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After a period of box office struggles, Hindi cinema saw a resurgence with films like 'Jaat' and 'Kesari 2'. However, 'Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning' has revitalized Hollywood's presence in India, achieving the highest opening day for a Hollywood release in 2025.
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Following the Pahalgam attack, security forces intensified operations. Six terrorists were killed in Shopian and Tral. The number of local terrorists is now at a record low. Operations took place in forests and villages. Security forces are united in eradicating terrorism. Coordination among agencies is key to success in Jammu and Kashmir.
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