Can Starc stop Sooryavanshi’s rampage? (Image Credit: IPL/BCCI) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is set to clash against Delhi Capitals tonight, and one of the most aggressive battles of the night could be the mighty face-off between Mitchell Starc and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.Delhi Capitals, still searching for consistency this season, received a timely boost with the return of Mitchell…
May 2026 bank holidays: May 2026 brings a packed holiday calendar for banks, with several state-specific closures to affect branch operations across India. While banks will not shut nationwide on every listed date, customers may need to track local holidays before planning cheque deposits, document work, cash transactions or in-person banking visits.Apart from weekly offs…
Ajith Kumar celebrates his birthday on May 1. The actor who is turning 55, remains one of the biggest names in Tamil cinema.Director Adhik Ravichandran extended birthday wishes to Ajith Kumar. He shared a picture from the sets of ‘Good Bad Ugly’ and an update regarding his next ‘AK64’. Adhik Ravichandran’s wish ‘GBU’ director wrote,…
Each sign of the zodiac has its own set of traits that help define their personalities and set them apart from one another. Wouldn’t it be nice to know what the universe has planned for you at the beginning of the day? Keep reading to find out if today will be lucky for you. ARIES…
11cm in 1 hour: Deluge could have filled 30,000 pools, two-thirds of Bengaluru’s lakes BENGALURU: The squally thundershowers along with hailstorms that lasted a little over an hour Wednesday evening across central Bengaluru — hailed as the wettest April day in the city’s recorded climatological history — poured over 11cm of rain, according to India…
An 11th-century seal once owned by Edward the Confessor has been found again in the French National Archives in Paris. Historians hadn’t seen it for over 40 years. Dr Guilhem Dorandeu, a researcher at the University of Exeter, came across this artefact while examining medieval documents. Dating back to the 1050s, this seal was originally…
NEW DELHI: Public sector banks recruited 50,552 employees in the last financial year, 33% higher than 37,860 hired in the previous financial year, as they expanded their operations.In a statement, the finance ministry said that offer letters were sent to over 50,000 candidates in 2025-26 after the recruitment exercise conducted through the Institute of Banking…
Riteish Deshmukh’s ‘Raja Shivaji’ has hit the theaters today on May 1, 2026, coinciding with Maharashtra Day. Ahead of its release in cinemas, the makers hosted a premiere show on April 30, 2026, in Mumbai. Several celebs, including the cast of the film, had arrived for the special screening of the period drama. The attendees…
Gianni Infantino. (AFP Photo) FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed that Iran will participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite recent geopolitical tensions involving Israel and the United States.The announcement came during Infantino’s address at the 76th FIFA Congress held in Vancouver, where he emphasized football’s role in promoting unity across a divided world….
Kagiso Rabada and Virat Kohli (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Every bowler relishes the chance to dismiss Virat Kohli, and his wicket remains one of the most prized in cricket. During the IPL 2026 clash between Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Kagiso Rabada struck early, removing Kohli in just…
The windfall tax was introduced to ensure that adequate domestic supplies of petroleum products remain available. (AI image) The windfall tax on exports of diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) has been lowered effective May 1, 2026. The excise duty on petrol and diesel sold in the domestic market will remain unchanged. The levy on…
NEET UG 2026 exam: NTA outlines permitted items and dress code rules NEET UG 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released an advisory outlining dress code norms and permitted items for candidates appearing in the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET UG) 2026. The examination is scheduled to be conducted on May 3, 2026, across designated…
‘Raja Shivaji’, directed by and starring Riteish Deshmukh in the leading role of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, is heading towards a record-breaking opening at the box office. Early box office reports indicate that the strong advance booking trends could just propel the Marathi film to a record debut.As reported by Sacnilk, film’s Marathi version has already…
VIJAYAWADA: A woman has accused a police officer of sexual assault and threatening to kill her, triggering an investigation by local authorities, at Vinukonda rural mandal in Palnadu district.According to police sources, the woman approached the Vinukonda police station on Wednesday and filed a complaint alleging that circle inspector Chinna Mallaiah entered her house and…
MUMBAI: Bombay high court on Thursday quashed and set aside a show cause notice issued in 2022 to Tata Sons for a demand of Rs 1,524 crore as Integrated Goods and Service Tax (IGST).Justices Girish Kulkarni and Aarti Sathe on Thursday also agreed with Tata Sons that following the final settlement in 2017, Docomo’s withdrawal…
‘Raja Shivaji’ brings to life the extraordinary legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, one of India’s greatest warrior kings. The ambitious historical drama has been directed by Riteish Deshmukh, who not only helms the project but has also written, produced and essays the titular role of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Ahead of the film’s release, Riteish Deshmukh…
US President Donald Trump has signalled a possible reduction of American troop presence in Italy and Spain, sharply criticising both countries over their stance on the ongoing Iran war and widening a growing rift between Washington and its European allies.Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump said he is actively considering scaling back deployments….
Rajat Patidar and Jason Holder (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: The IPL 2026 clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium delivered plenty of excitement, but also controversy, as Gujarat Titans edged out a four-wicket win. The biggest talking point of the night was Rajat Patidar’s dismissal, caught by Jason…
BENGALURU: Amazon’s quick commerce push in India is gaining early traction, with orders on its Amazon Now service growing about 25% month on month, chief executive Andy Jassy said during an analyst call, as the company ramps up investments in one of its fastest-growing markets. “We continue to expand our ultrafast delivery service, Amazon Now,…
Pradeep Ranganathan’s ‘Love Insurance Kompany’ has witnessed a major slowdown at the box office. The film managed to collect only Rs 6 lakh on its 21st day. This marks one of its lowest single-day totals since release.According to Sacnilk, the earnings have dipped significantly in the third week. The Tamil net collection for Day 21…
