A bowler’s dream is to take a hat-trick and win the match for their team. While many achieve this, it’s rare for a bowler to take a hat-trick and still cause their team to lose. However, this is exactly what happened to Delhi bowler Rahul Chaudhary. Playing for South Delhi Superstarz in the Delhi Premier League, Rahul made history by taking the first hat-trick of the league but then conceded runs in the next two balls, leading to his team’s defeat. The exciting match took place on Monday, August 11, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium between the New Delhi Tigers…
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KTM has launched its most affordable motorcycle in India, the new 160 Duke, with an ex-showroom price of ₹1.85 lakh. This model marks the brand’s most budget-friendly offering and sits below the KTM 200 Duke in the lineup. The bike is poised to compete with the Bajaj Pulsar NS160, Yamaha MT-15 V2.0, and TVS Apache RTR 200 4V. Currently, KTM India’s portfolio includes the KTM 1390 Super Duke R, KTM 890 Duke R, KTM 390 Duke, KTM 250 Duke, and KTM 200 Duke. The KTM 125 Duke was previously sold but discontinued in March 2025. The 160 Duke is the…
Chief Minister Hemant Soren marked his 50th birthday on August 10th. This year’s celebration was particularly somber due to the recent passing of his father, Shibu Soren, on August 4th. CM Hemant Soren is currently observing the mourning rituals for his father. On his official X account, CM Hemant Soren shared a heartfelt post. He wrote, “Today, I miss Baba (father) so much. My life-giver, the roots of my life, who gave me life, is no longer with me. This is a very painful moment. The strong fingers that held my steps in childhood, whose struggles and unwavering love for…
Senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram has voiced his support for the Supreme Court’s directives concerning stray dogs. He emphasized that the court’s instructions should be implemented in every city and town. Chidambaram, in a tweet, stated that collecting stray dogs and housing them in proper dog shelters is not a difficult task, requiring only government or municipal land on the outskirts of the city. He suggested that the land should be leveled and fenced, providing a secure space for the dogs. He also highlighted the importance of providing food and water, noting that there are affordable methods for doing so.…
The Israeli Prime Minister has unveiled a new plan to dismantle Hamas. Last week, Prime Minister Netanyahu announced his intention to occupy the entirety of Gaza. This proposal has also been approved by the Israeli cabinet. However, the international community is widely condemning Israel’s plan, with concerns that Netanyahu’s strategy could exacerbate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Israel’s military has already seized control of 75% of Gaza. The remaining area houses displaced Palestinians in densely populated areas, where Israel believes Hamas’s last stronghold, Al-Mawasi, is situated. Netanyahu discussed capturing this stronghold with Donald Trump during a phone call.
Kamal Haasan, the actor and politician, is facing a death threat in response to his recent contentious statements concerning Sanatana Dharma. The controversy ignited at an event celebrating the 15th anniversary of actor Suriya’s Agaram Foundation, where Haasan criticized the central government’s NEET examination, labeling it an adverse outcome of Sanatana Dharma that has purportedly harmed aspiring doctors. This triggered significant backlash, including a death threat from television actor Ravichandran. Haasan, a Rajya Sabha MP and founder of the Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM), emphasized that education is pivotal in societal change, acting as a weapon to dismantle dictatorship and Sanatana.…
The recent Test series between England and India was a captivating display of cricketing skill, highlighting the performances of several England players. Playing under the aggressive ‘Bazball’ approach, these cricketers impressed not only in red-ball format but also demonstrated qualities that could translate effectively into the high-intensity environment of the Indian Premier League. With the IPL 2026 mini-auction scheduled later this year, a number of English stars may enter the player pool, potentially igniting intense bidding among the franchises. From experienced all-rounders to promising batting talents, several England players are likely to be in high demand next season. Jamie Smith,…
E20 petrol, containing 20% ethanol, is becoming increasingly available in India. Newer vehicles are designed to run on E20, which is intended to reduce pollution due to ethanol’s bio-fuel nature, derived from sugarcane and corn. However, concerns have arisen regarding the use of E20 petrol in older vehicles, specifically those with BS3 emission standards. Motorcycle owners have voiced anxieties about using E20 petrol. Bajaj has offered a solution: the use of fuel cleaner is the best way to use E20 petrol in older BS3 vehicles. According to the company, adding 40ml of fuel cleaner to a full tank of petrol…
The 18th Bharat Mango Festival, organized by Kanpur MP Ramesh Awasthi in Delhi’s Talkatora Stadium, received a congratulatory message from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The message lauded the event as an inspiring example of agricultural innovation and farmer empowerment. Modi highlighted that such festivals boost agricultural diversity and improve farmer incomes through enhanced marketing and access to technology. He also noted the festival’s alignment with government initiatives like PM Kisan Samman Nidhi and e-NAM, which provide financial support and online trading opportunities, thus reducing intermediaries and increasing transparency in agricultural transactions. The festival, initiated 18 years ago by Awasthi, has…
India has strongly criticized statements made by Pakistan’s army chief, Asim Munir, during his recent visit to the United States, accusing Islamabad of engaging in reckless nuclear posturing. The Indian government expressed serious concerns about the credibility of Pakistan’s nuclear command and control systems, pointing to what it perceives as a dangerous display of nuclear capabilities. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued a harsh statement, labeling the Pakistani military leadership’s comments as ‘irresponsible’. The MEA highlighted that such statements only serve to amplify existing doubts regarding the safety and accountability of Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal. ‘Nuclear sabre-rattling is Pakistan’s stock-in-trade,’…