Who to be next Bihar CM? BJP likely to declare face for top post on Tuesday
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The leadership change will mark a milestone for the BJP, which is set to get its first chief minister in Bihar, the only Hindi heartland state where the top post has so far eluded the party. Even so, party leaders have remained cautious in their public remarks. Dilip Jaiswal, a minister and former Bihar BJP president, said, "It is an emotional moment for us. We hope that Nitish Kumar will continue to offer his guidance to the new government."
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The leadership change will mark a milestone for the BJP, which is set to get its first chief minister in Bihar, the only Hindi heartland state where the top post has so far eluded the party. Even so, party leaders have remained cautious in their public remarks. Dilip Jaiswal, a minister and former Bihar BJP president, said, "It is an emotional moment for us. We hope that Nitish Kumar will continue to offer his guidance to the new government."
'Mummy kasam, ek hi cap hai': KKR star's epic response to fan demand - WATCH
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Young KKR batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi humorously declined a fan's request for his cap, stating he only receives one. Despite this lighthearted moment, Raghuvanshi has been a standout performer for KKR this season, leading their run charts. However, the team has faced a difficult start to IPL 2026, struggling to secure wins.
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Young KKR batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi humorously declined a fan's request for his cap, stating he only receives one. Despite this lighthearted moment, Raghuvanshi has been a standout performer for KKR this season, leading their run charts. However, the team has faced a difficult start to IPL 2026, struggling to secure wins.
Dianna Russini faces backlash after old comments on husband resurface
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Dianna Russini faces mounting backlash after old podcast comments about her marriage resurfaced amid viral photos with Mike Vrabel. While both deny any wrongdoing, public reaction has blurred the line between personal humor and professional credibility. The Athletic has defended Russini, but an internal review signals the seriousness of the situation as scrutiny continues to grow.
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Dianna Russini faces mounting backlash after old podcast comments about her marriage resurfaced amid viral photos with Mike Vrabel. While both deny any wrongdoing, public reaction has blurred the line between personal humor and professional credibility. The Athletic has defended Russini, but an internal review signals the seriousness of the situation as scrutiny continues to grow.
Why Anthropic’s Google deal should make Nvidia and its CEO Jensen Huang nervous
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Anthropic has signed one of the largest compute deals in AI history—committing to multiple gigawatts of TPU capacity from Google and Broadcom, potentially worth hundreds of billions of dollars. The agreement, running through 2031, is a major endorsement of Google's in-house chips over Nvidia's GPUs. As the AI industry shifts from model training to inference, purpose-built chips are getting cheaper and more competitive—and Nvidia is feeling the pressure from every direction.
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Anthropic has signed one of the largest compute deals in AI history—committing to multiple gigawatts of TPU capacity from Google and Broadcom, potentially worth hundreds of billions of dollars. The agreement, running through 2031, is a major endorsement of Google's in-house chips over Nvidia's GPUs. As the AI industry shifts from model training to inference, purpose-built chips are getting cheaper and more competitive—and Nvidia is feeling the pressure from every direction.
RCB star penalised for 'disobeying' umpire during Mumbai Indians clash
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru allrounder Tim David faced a penalty for not promptly returning a ball to the umpire during their IPL 2026 match against Mumbai Indians. He was fined 25% of his match fee and received a demerit point for repeatedly disobeying instructions. This occurred after a powerful six altered the ball's shape, requiring a replacement.
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru allrounder Tim David faced a penalty for not promptly returning a ball to the umpire during their IPL 2026 match against Mumbai Indians. He was fined 25% of his match fee and received a demerit point for repeatedly disobeying instructions. This occurred after a powerful six altered the ball's shape, requiring a replacement.
From middle finger moment to double over Gukesh: What is next for Nihal?
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/chess/from-middle-finger-moment-to-double-over-world-chess-champion-d-gukesh-what-is-next-for-nihal-sarin/articleshow/130237146.cms
Indian chess prodigy Nihal Sarin brushed off an online opponent’s rude gesture earlier this year, focusing instead on his game. Since then, he has surged in form, reaching a career-high rating of 2723, winning the Menorca Masters, and beating world champion D Gukesh twice. He will now aim to qualify for the Esports World Cup 2026.
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Indian chess prodigy Nihal Sarin brushed off an online opponent’s rude gesture earlier this year, focusing instead on his game. Since then, he has surged in form, reaching a career-high rating of 2723, winning the Menorca Masters, and beating world champion D Gukesh twice. He will now aim to qualify for the Esports World Cup 2026.
Arjun Tendulkar spotted with wife Saaniya, sister Sara before LSG vs RCB clash - WATCH
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Lucknow Super Giants, currently sixth in IPL 2026, face Royal Challengers Bengaluru after a home defeat to Gujarat Titans. Captain Rishabh Pant acknowledged the team fell short with the bat, despite backing the experienced lineup. Meanwhile, Arjun Tendulkar was spotted with family, having recently married Saaniya Chandhok.
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Lucknow Super Giants, currently sixth in IPL 2026, face Royal Challengers Bengaluru after a home defeat to Gujarat Titans. Captain Rishabh Pant acknowledged the team fell short with the bat, despite backing the experienced lineup. Meanwhile, Arjun Tendulkar was spotted with family, having recently married Saaniya Chandhok.
BCCI makes major IPL 2026 schedule change - Here's what's new
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The BCCI has revised the IPL 2026 schedule, swapping venues for Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings matches due to upcoming municipal elections in Gujarat on April 26. The April 26 fixture in Ahmedabad will now be played in Chennai, with the return match in May shifting to Ahmedabad.
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The BCCI has revised the IPL 2026 schedule, swapping venues for Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings matches due to upcoming municipal elections in Gujarat on April 26. The April 26 fixture in Ahmedabad will now be played in Chennai, with the return match in May shifting to Ahmedabad.
7th duck of 2026! Abhishek Sharma falls for golden duck against Rajasthan Royals
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Abhishek Sharma was dismissed for a golden duck by Jofra Archer on the first ball against Rajasthan Royals. This marked his seventh duck in 2026 T20 innings, the most by any player this year. He joins Shikhar Dhawan as the only Sunrisers Hyderabad batters to be out first-ball in an IPL match.
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Abhishek Sharma was dismissed for a golden duck by Jofra Archer on the first ball against Rajasthan Royals. This marked his seventh duck in 2026 T20 innings, the most by any player this year. He joins Shikhar Dhawan as the only Sunrisers Hyderabad batters to be out first-ball in an IPL match.
Blocking what is already closed: Why Trump is blockading Hormuz Strait
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President Trump has threatened to blockade the Strait of Hormuz. This move aims to increase pressure on Iran. The waterway is crucial for global oil shipments. Iran has already been limiting access. Trump's action risks further disruption to oil flows. This could lead to higher global oil prices. The US has previously allowed some Iranian oil sales.
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President Trump has threatened to blockade the Strait of Hormuz. This move aims to increase pressure on Iran. The waterway is crucial for global oil shipments. Iran has already been limiting access. Trump's action risks further disruption to oil flows. This could lead to higher global oil prices. The US has previously allowed some Iranian oil sales.
How Iran is using China’s playbook to counter Donald Trump’s threats
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Nearly six weeks of fighting between Iran and the United States have paused, but tensions remain after talks failed. Donald Trump has increased pressure by threatening to block the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil route. Iran is responding by using control of the strait as leverage, similar to how China earlier countered US pressure using rare-earth supplies. This has already pushed oil prices higher and raised concerns over fuel costs and inflation. Iran has shown no sign of backing down, signalling a longer standoff ahead
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Nearly six weeks of fighting between Iran and the United States have paused, but tensions remain after talks failed. Donald Trump has increased pressure by threatening to block the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil route. Iran is responding by using control of the strait as leverage, similar to how China earlier countered US pressure using rare-earth supplies. This has already pushed oil prices higher and raised concerns over fuel costs and inflation. Iran has shown no sign of backing down, signalling a longer standoff ahead
'Under Sanju bhaiya ... ': Riyan Parag's special mention for Samson at toss
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Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag, reflecting on his journey to leadership, acknowledged the guidance of former captain Sanju Samson. Parag, who took over captaincy ahead of IPL 2026, expressed gratitude for the support received. Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Ishan Kishan also discussed the impact of leadership on his game and team performance.
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Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag, reflecting on his journey to leadership, acknowledged the guidance of former captain Sanju Samson. Parag, who took over captaincy ahead of IPL 2026, expressed gratitude for the support received. Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Ishan Kishan also discussed the impact of leadership on his game and team performance.
Iran offers navigation support to India in Hormuz amid US blockade; rejects charging toll
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Abhishek Sharma breaks Rohit Sharma, Sanju Samson 'unwanted' records
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/unwanted-milestone-abhishek-sharma-breaks-rohit-sharma-sanju-samson-records/articleshow/130240499.cms
Sunrisers Hyderabad's Abhishek Sharma was dismissed for a golden duck by Jofra Archer in their IPL 2026 clash against Rajasthan Royals. This marked the 24th instance of RR taking a wicket before conceding a run, an IPL record.
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Sunrisers Hyderabad's Abhishek Sharma was dismissed for a golden duck by Jofra Archer in their IPL 2026 clash against Rajasthan Royals. This marked the 24th instance of RR taking a wicket before conceding a run, an IPL record.
Trump’s blockade of Strait of Hormuz begins: How will India be impacted?
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The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow stretch which is important for global trade flows, and is alone responsible for the transit of a fifth of the world’s oil supply. Asian economies like India and China source a big chunk of their crude oil, LPG, and LNG requirements via this strait.
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The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow stretch which is important for global trade flows, and is alone responsible for the transit of a fifth of the world’s oil supply. Asian economies like India and China source a big chunk of their crude oil, LPG, and LNG requirements via this strait.
Happy Puthandu: Top 50 Tamil new year wishes & quotes to share with your loved ones
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Puthandu, the Tamil New Year, ushers in a period of hope, prosperity, and new beginnings. Celebrated globally by Tamil communities, it involves home cleaning, festive meals, and temple visits. As Puthandu 2026 approaches on April 14, heartfelt wishes and messages are shared to convey warmth and joy, emphasizing gratitude and cultural pride.
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Puthandu, the Tamil New Year, ushers in a period of hope, prosperity, and new beginnings. Celebrated globally by Tamil communities, it involves home cleaning, festive meals, and temple visits. As Puthandu 2026 approaches on April 14, heartfelt wishes and messages are shared to convey warmth and joy, emphasizing gratitude and cultural pride.
An Asha Bhosle collection lives in all of us
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https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/an-asha-bhosle-collection-lives-in-all-of-us-unsorted-and-unforgettable/articleshow/130240054.cms
Ambedkar Jayanti: wishes, messages, quotes, images, Facebook & WhatsApp status
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India honors Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on April 14th, celebrating his pivotal role in shaping the nation and its constitution. Ambedkar Jayanti commemorates his fight against social discrimination and his vision for an equal, just society. The day inspires citizens to uphold democratic values and strive for progress through education and unity.
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India honors Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on April 14th, celebrating his pivotal role in shaping the nation and its constitution. Ambedkar Jayanti commemorates his fight against social discrimination and his vision for an equal, just society. The day inspires citizens to uphold democratic values and strive for progress through education and unity.
Praful Hinge scripts history in 19 years of IPL, becomes first-ever to ...
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Debutant Praful Hinge etched his name in IPL history with a sensational opening over, claiming three wickets for ducks against Rajasthan Royals. The 24-year-old seamer from Vidarbha, picked for Rs 30 lakh, showcased remarkable potential, justifying Sunrisers Hyderabad's faith and announcing himself as a rising star.
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Debutant Praful Hinge etched his name in IPL history with a sensational opening over, claiming three wickets for ducks against Rajasthan Royals. The 24-year-old seamer from Vidarbha, picked for Rs 30 lakh, showcased remarkable potential, justifying Sunrisers Hyderabad's faith and announcing himself as a rising star.
Rueben Bain Jr draft buzz rises after Miami crash death details emerge
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Rueben Bain Jr., a top NFL Draft prospect, is back in focus after reports confirmed he drove in a 2024 crash that led to Destiny Betts’ death. The accident involved teammates and raised questions, though her family called it a tragic accident. Meanwhile, Bain’s strong season and ACC award keep him a high draft pick.
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Rueben Bain Jr., a top NFL Draft prospect, is back in focus after reports confirmed he drove in a 2024 crash that led to Destiny Betts’ death. The accident involved teammates and raised questions, though her family called it a tragic accident. Meanwhile, Bain’s strong season and ACC award keep him a high draft pick.
1, W, 0, W, 0, W: Praful's dream IPL debut nurtured by Aaron, McGrath
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Praful Hinge’s dream IPL debut, where he rattled Rajasthan Royals with four wickets, is a story of resilience and self-belief. After a career-threatening back injury, the Vidarbha pacer found support in Varun Aaron and Glenn McGrath, who guided his comeback. The seamer picked up four wickets on his IPL debut.
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Praful Hinge’s dream IPL debut, where he rattled Rajasthan Royals with four wickets, is a story of resilience and self-belief. After a career-threatening back injury, the Vidarbha pacer found support in Varun Aaron and Glenn McGrath, who guided his comeback. The seamer picked up four wickets on his IPL debut.