From debt and jail to IPL glory, Mukul Choudhary’s emotional rise powered by his father’s sacrifice

Mukul Choudhary cricket journey: Extraordinary human-interest stories are coming to the fore during Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, and the latest one belongs to Mukul Choudhary, a rising star who propelled Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) to victory against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Eden Gardens on Thursday. His match winning blitz is as much about grit as it is about a father’s unwavering belief.  On Thursday, Mukul stunned…

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Sabarimala case hearing: SC says- ‘Temple entry curbs not good for Hinduism’; flags concerns over religious exclusivity

Sabarimala case hearing: The Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday underlined the importance of social unity while hearing the case related to curbs imposed at the Sabarimala temple in Kerala, cautioning that exclusionary practices in temples could leave an adverse impact on Hinduism as a whole.  On the third day of the proceedings, Justice BV Nagarathna emphasised that restricting access to temples based on denomination could result in fragmentation…

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Major IAS reshuffle unfolds in Madhya Pradesh: Two collectors handed crucial roles in Bhopal, CM Secretariat

MP IAS reshuffle: After a prolonged period of deliberation, the Madhya Pradesh government on Thursday late night executed an administrative reshuffle. As per the list released by the government, 26 IAS officers have been transferred, which include Collectors of 14 districts of the state. The move comes after a series of high-level meetings aimed at streamlining governance across Madhya Pradesh.  Priyank Mishra named new Collector of Bhopal Among…

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IPL 2026: Mukul Choudhary’s blitz seals last-ball thriller as Lucknow beat KKR by three wickets

IPL 2026 LSG vs KKR: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) pulled off a nail-biting finish at Eden Gardens, seizing a three-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Match 15 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. Mukul Choudhary emerged as the star of the night, whose explosive 54* off just 27 deliveries turned the game on its head. With 54 runs needed off the final four overs, and…

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Gujarat: Man kills friend over monetary dispute, tries to pass it off as suicide; arrested after brother approaches police

UP man murdered in Dwarka: A 22-year-old man in Gujarat’s Dwarka allegedly murdered his friend over a monetary dispute, and then attempted to pass it off as suicide, the police reported on Thursday. As per police, the accused has been arrested after they received a complaint from the victim’s kin.  Accused calls up victim’s kin after murder The police said that the victim, Santosh Gwala, hailed from Sonbhadra…

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Punjab anti-terror operation: Cops bust BKI-linked terror module in Gurdaspur, seize grenades and IED materials

Punjab anti-terror operation Gurdaspur: The Punjab Police on Thursday dismantled a terror module linked to the banned outfit, Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), which was backed by Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), officials said. The officials added that two operatives fell into the police dragnet, following which a potential major terror attack in the state was foiled.  The accused, identified as Akash Masih and Jablaun, are native residents of the…

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Karnataka 2nd PUC Results 2026 announced; Girls outperform boys across streams, check pass percentage here

Karnataka 2nd PUC Results 2026: The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) on Thursday announced the Karnataka 2nd PUC Results 2026 for lakhs of students awaiting their Class 12 scores. The students across the state logged a pass percentage of 84%, and the girls yet again outperformed the boys. Notably, the results had to be delayed for a while owing to election-related restrictions.  Science stream tops The…

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Actress Hansika Motwani slaps Rs 2 cr defamation suit against ex sister-in-law amid bitter legal row

Hansika Motwani files defamation case: Actress Hansika Motwani on Thursday moved a Mumbai sessions court and filed a Rs 2 crore defamation suit against her estranged sister-in-law, Muskan Nancy James. The move came from the actress’ side following an already contentious family dispute. In her plea, she sought damages, along with a directive restraining James from making further statements against her. Furthermore, she has also demanded a public…

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Amid lack of textbooks, CBSE orders immediate rollout of third language for Class 6; schools given 7-day deadline

CBSE third language rule: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Thursday mandated the immediate introduction of a third language for Class 6 students from the academic year 2026-27, instructing all affiliated schools to comply within seven days. The move comes amid the absence of prescribed textbooks.  In a circular issued on April 9, the board directed the schools to treat the directive as ‘urgent and mandatory,’…

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Dhurandhar 2’s OTT release likely by mid-May; Delhi HC sends filmmakers to mediation amid song row

Dhurandhar 2 OTT release: The Delhi High Court (HC) on Thursday referred a high-profile copyright dispute involving the film, Dhurandhar 2, to mediation, paving the way for both parties to resolve the matter amicably. The legal tussle, which ensued between Trimurti Films and B62 Studios, is centred on the song Rang De Lal (Oye Oye), which has been alleged to be a remix of Oye Oye Tirchhi Topiwale…

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