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India's Thomas Cup semifinalists are brimming with confidence, aiming to reclaim the title. Youngster Ayush Shetty, unbeaten so far, sealed a crucial quarterfinal win, echoing the team's belief in going all the way. Lakshya Sen's dramatic comeback and the doubles pair's determined victory ignited India's charge, showcasing a squad ready to conquer.

Actor-turned-politician Vijay has emerged as a major force in Tamil Nadu politics, but his rise has not altered the state’s long-standing opposition to the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test. Across party lines, leaders continue to argue that NEET disadvantages rural and economically weaker students, even as the Centre defends it as a fair, merit-based system.

Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants, both struggling at the bottom of the IPL 2026 table, face off at Wankhede Stadium. With playoff hopes fading, both teams are desperate for a win. Mumbai's campaign has been hampered by inconsistent performances and the uncertain availability of Rohit Sharma due to injury.

Inspired by India's 2022 Thomas Cup win, Tamil Nadu's Hariharan Amsakarunan achieved his dream of representing the nation, becoming the first from his state to be part of the bronze medal-winning campaign. Overcoming early financial struggles and training with plastic shuttlecocks, Hariharan's journey highlights dedication and team spirit in achieving national success.

Chennai Super Kings' campaign suffers a major blow as U19 World Cup-winning captain Ayush Mhatre is ruled out of IPL 2026 with a hamstring injury. Mhatre, CSK's leading scorer with 201 runs, expressed disappointment but vowed to return stronger. The franchise confirmed his absence, adding to their growing injury list.

India beat Canada 3-1 in their Thomas Cup opener after recovering from Lakshya Sen’s loss to Victor Lai. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty levelled the tie, before Ayush Shetty and the pair of Hariharan Amsakarunan and M R Arjun sealed victory. Kidambi Srikanth was set for a dead rubber, while the women’s team next face Denmark.

An Indian Army EOD squad successfully detonated a World War II-era US-made AN-M64 500-pound bomb on the Subarnarekha river bank. Discovered by villagers, the bomb's detonation involved extensive safety measures, including aerial mapping, evacuation of nearby residents, and traffic disruption. This follows a similar incident on March 25.

IPL 2026 is already seeing significant player withdrawals due to injuries, with Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad losing two players each. Tom Banton has also been ruled out. Several other key players were sidelined even before the tournament commenced, impacting team compositions midway through.

Lucknow Super Giants host Rajasthan Royals at Ekana Stadium today. LSG needs a win to improve their season after losing four of six matches. Their top order batting is a major concern. Rajasthan Royals are in better form and hold an advantage. The pitch is expected to favor spinners.

Splitsvilla X6's latest episode featured an imitation task, but fans cried foul over the hosts' coin distribution. Contestant Asmita Adhikari voiced her disappointment on Instagram, stating she and her partner deserved more split coins for their performance. She emphasized knowing her worth and the effort put into their act.

Sanju Samson feels a heightened sense of responsibility after joining the star-studded Chennai Super Kings, adapting quickly to the calm and cool team culture. Despite the team's mixed IPL campaign and growing injury concerns, Samson has shown flashes of brilliance, becoming CSK's second-highest run-scorer. His role is expected to expand further with Ayush Mhatre's injury.

Heinrich Klaasen proved his worth for Sunrisers Hyderabad with a crucial innings. He addressed concerns about his scoring pace, stating that adapting to match situations is more important than strike rate. Klaasen's mature approach helped SRH post a competitive total. The team secured a close victory against Chennai Super Kings. This win highlights the impact of Klaasen's contributions.

Sunrisers Hyderabad secured a thrilling 10-run victory over Chennai Super Kings at Uppal Stadium. Abhishek Sharma and Heinrich Klaasen powered SRH to 194/9. CSK fought back but fell short. Eshan Malinga and Nitish Kumar Reddy were key bowlers for Hyderabad. Praful Hinge defended 18 in the final over to seal the win.

Sunrisers Hyderabad secured a thrilling 10-run victory over Chennai Super Kings, propelling them into the top four of the IPL 2026 standings. Strong death bowling and crucial half-centuries from Abhishek Sharma and Heinrich Klaasen were key to the win. Despite a strong chase from CSK, SRH's bowlers held their nerve to clinch the crucial points.

Splitsvilla X6's latest episode featured Baseer Ali as a 'mischief agent,' assigning secret tasks that sparked several fights. Sunny Leone praised Baseer's journey from contestant to guest. The show, initially split into Pyaar Villa and Paisa Villa, has now merged. Kushal Tanwar and Kaira Anu became an ideal match, while Sunny Leone expressed frustration with Diksha Pawar.

Defending champions RCB, boasting the IPL's top batting lineup, clash with Lucknow Super Giants' economical bowling attack today. RCB, third in the standings, aims to continue their high-scoring spree, while seventh-placed LSG seeks a turnaround. Expect a run-fest at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium as these contrasting teams battle it out.

Virat Kohli trained with his left knee heavily strapped after an ankle niggle in the previous match. Despite the strapping, he participated in an extended batting session, easing concerns about his availability for the upcoming game. Kohli has been in formidable form this IPL season.

Virat Kohli was spotted training with his left knee heavily strapped ahead of Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL clash against Lucknow Super Giants. Despite a recent ankle niggle, Kohli displayed good form in the nets, easing fitness concerns. He has been in stellar form this season, amassing 179 runs in four matches.