The countdown to IPL 2025 has begun, with the tournament kicking off on March 28. At the forefront of single-season wicket records stands Harshal Patel, tied for the most with 32 dismissals in IPL 2021 for RCB. In just 15 matches, his variations and a memorable five-for highlighted his evolution into a white-ball specialist. Matching that feat was Dwayne Bravo in 2013 for CSK. Across 18 games, his cunning slower balls and cutters yielded 32 wickets at under 8 runs per over, fueling CSK’s runner-up finish despite the final heartbreak. Kagiso Rabada’s 2020 Purple Cap-winning performance for Delhi saw 30…
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Hollywood’s unbreakable action icon, Chuck Norris, has left the building—at 86 years old. The martial arts maestro’s family confirmed his death on social media after he was admitted to a Hawaiian hospital in critical condition on March 19. Despite medical efforts, Norris passed away on March 20, marking the end of an era. Stars from every corner of the film industry have shared their sorrow. Among them, Akshay Kumar, Bollywood’s king of action, penned an emotional tribute on X. ‘For me, Chuck Norris movies weren’t just fun—they were lessons in martial arts mastery,’ he shared. Akshay highlighted how films like…
In a fiery display of dissent, CPI(M) and Congress legislators walked out of the Tripura Assembly on Friday, rejecting three contentious bills for new private universities. The session turned chaotic as accusations flew over the credentials of organizations behind the proposals, raising alarms about the future of higher learning in the northeastern state. During intense discussions, Jitendra Chaudhary, the opposition leader, dissected the bills’ shortcomings. As CPI(M)’s state secretary and ex-minister, he urged sending them to specialized committees. ‘Private players without proven track records threaten our youth’s aspirations,’ he declared, calling for rigorous vetting processes. Congress’s Sudip Roy Barman amplified…
The meteoric rise of 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi has cricket fans buzzing, but Irfan Pathan is cautioning the teen prodigy against the pitfalls of early fame ahead of IPL 2026. The former Indian cricketer stresses humility and resilience as key to a lasting career. Last season in IPL 2025, Vaibhav stunned spectators by racing to a 35-ball ton against Gujarat Titans, etching his name as the owner of the league’s second-quickest hundred. His form carried over to the Under-19 World Cup 2026, where he clinched Player of the Tournament honors and led India to glory. In an exclusive chat, Pathan remarked,…
A fresh political storm has brewed in Bihar over rival leadership narratives, with NDA leaders closing ranks to affirm the supremacy of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s governance approach. It all began with a provocative X post by BJP’s Neeraj Kumar, who lauded Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary’s crackdown on crime. Since assuming home ministry duties, Choudhary has overseen sweeping operations, instilling fear among criminals, Kumar claimed. Likening it to Yogi Adityanath’s model in Uttar Pradesh, he envisioned a ‘Samrat Model’ wiping out crime in Bihar in just three months. JD(U) swiftly countered, with its spokesperson Neeraj Kumar declaring no room…
Delhi’s construction sector breathes easier today as the Delhi Jal Board greenlights a pragmatic overhaul of Infrastructure Charge (IFC) payments. What was once a towering obstacle for developers and residents now has a clear path forward. Led by Water Minister Prahlad Sahib Singh, DJB’s new policy allows just 25% IFC payment during building plan sanctions for a provisional NOC. Remaining dues settle at final water connection, per updated rates—unfreezing thousands of jammed projects. The backstory? A flawed shift to floor-area calculations jacked up fees dramatically, sometimes tenfold, derailing approvals and redevelopment. Property owners faced endless delays, trapped by unaffordable upfront…
Tragedy struck Rajkhand village in Vaishali, Bihar, when a desperate mother ended her life amid brutal pressure from loan recovery agents. Durga Devi, 30, was found hanging in her home, survived by her husband Pawan Mahato and their four young children. Pawan, who sells vegetables in Patna, struggled to repay the Rs 1 lakh loan Durga had taken from Cashpa Micro Credit Finance. What began as financial aid turned into a nightmare as company staff hounded the family relentlessly. Relatives reveal a pattern of abuse: agents had previously confiscated home appliances and Durga’s phone. The final straw came when an…
Job seekers in the healthcare sector, rejoice! Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre (HBCHRC), Muzaffarpur, is recruiting for Assistant Medical Administrator posts via a straightforward interview process. Announced recently, this vacancy promises stability and growth in a vital government institution focused on oncology. Applications are being accepted online through the official email portal until April 2, 3 PM. This recruitment skips traditional exams, prioritizing skills and experience through personal interviews and credential checks. Prospective applicants must hold an MBBS/BDS followed by advanced degrees like MD/DNB or MHA/MBA in hospital administration or related fields from accredited institutions. Compliance with all…
Unseasonal downpours brought deadly lightning to Chatra, Jharkhand, resulting in three women’s deaths in Pathalgada block on Friday. The back-to-back strikes have cast a pall of grief over the district, with one man losing both wives in a heartbreaking twist. Sanjay Bhuiyan from Jehera village in Meral panchayat faced unimaginable loss when lightning hit his courtyard. His two wives, sisters Poonam Devi and Kalyani Devi, were performing daily tasks there. The bolt struck amid loud thunder, ending their lives on the spot. The village is reeling from this rare and sorrowful event. In a nearby Singhani village incident, Shama Parveen…
Beijing’s brazen maneuvers in the South China Sea are igniting fears of regional chaos, with Vietnam bearing the brunt as relations sour dramatically. According to Mizzima News from Myanmar, this isn’t just a neighborhood quarrel—it’s a test for international law and security that demands unified pushback. At the heart lies China’s expansive nine-dash line, invalidated by the 2016 Hague tribunal yet fueling island-building frenzies. Paracels and Spratlys, claimed by Vietnam, now host Chinese military bases on man-made atolls, complete with fighter jets and missile defenses. Coast guard chases of Vietnamese fishing boats have become routine, chipping away at Hanoi’s maritime…