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At Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium, SRH batter Heinrich Klaasen smashed a fiery century off just 37 balls against KKR — the second-fastest ton this IPL season. Supported by Travis Head (76) and Abhishek Sharma (32), SRH posted a mammoth 278/3. KKR now face a steep target of 279. Sunil Narine took 2 wickets.
In their final match of the season at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium, Sunrisers Hyderabad won the toss and opted to bat first against Kolkata Knight Riders. With both teams already out of playoff contention, they aim to finish the tournament on a high note with a morale-boosting win in this dead-rubber contest.
In the match at Ahmedabad, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) scored a huge total of 230 runs for 5 wickets in 20 overs against Gujarat. Opener Devin Conway shined with a half-century (52), supported by Ayush Matre (34) and Urvil Patel (37). Brevis Dhanaan finished strong with 57 runs, setting Gujarat a challenging target of 231.
At several UPSC Prelims 2025 centres in Chennai, exam instructions were displayed only in Hindi, leaving many candidates confused. With Tamil missing and amid ongoing language policy tensions, the move sparked controversy. Around 24,000 aspirants appeared across 69 centres in the city for the two-phase exam that tests general and analytical skills.
In Bengaluru, a drunk man allegedly poured toilet cleaner acid on his wife after she asked him to lower his phone’s volume. The argument followed her refusal to give him money for alcohol. The 44-year-old beautician suffered burns to her head and face. She’s now stable. Police are searching for the absconding husband.
Senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid, is on a visit to Tokyo, made noteworthy remarks regarding India’s global image. He stated that a powerful message is being sent to the world -that India stands united in its fight against terrorism. He emphasized that this unity has been widely appreciated at the international level.
India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, addressed the UN Security Council meeting on ‘Protecting Water in Armed Conflict – Protecting Civilian Lives’. He accused Pak of violating the principles of peace by waging 3 wars against India and sponsoring thousands of terror attacks.
Tollywood star Akkineni Nagarjuna is gearing up for his milestone 100th film. Tamil director Karthik will helm the project, and the title ‘King 100’ has reportedly been finalized. Meanwhile, Nagarjuna will also appear in prominent roles in the upcoming films ‘Kubera’ and ‘Coolie’, keeping fans excited for what’s ahead.
A massive fire at a plastic bottle factory in Delhi’s Bawana area triggered a powerful explosion, collapsing the building early today. 17 fire tenders responded quickly. No injuries reported. Residents panicked as thick smoke spread. Police are investigating the cause, safety compliance, and ongoing efforts to extinguish flames and clear debris.
Indian-origin professor Ganesh Thakur has been appointed president of the Texas Academy of Medicine, Engineering, Science and Technology, becoming the first University of Houston (UH) faculty member to hold the post. His term runs through 2027, during which he aims to elevate UH’s research profile and foster state-wide scientific collaboration.
Sunrisers Hyderabad has set a big target of 232 runs for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the 65th match of IPL 2025. SRH batsmen Ishan Kishan (94), Abhishek (34), and Aniket (26) performed well. RCB bowlers Bhuvneshwar, Lungi Ngidi, Suyash Sharma, and Krunal Pandya took one wicket each. Also, Romario Shepherd took 2 wickets.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru have won the toss and have opted to bowl first against Sunrisers Hyderabad this night. SRH (Playing XI): Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan(w), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen, Aniket Verma, Abhinav Manohar, Pat Cummins (c), Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, and Eshan Malinga.
Union External Affairs Minister Jaishankar has questioned Europe’s stance on Pakistan’s conduct. He emphasized that India has highlighted Pak’s terrorism to European nations. Jaishankar’s remarks come amid growing concerns over Europe’s perceived leniency toward Pakistan despite its track record on terrorism.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru have won the toss and have opted to bowl first against Sunrisers Hyderabad this night. RCB (Playing XI): Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Mayank Agarawal, Jitesh Sharma (w/c), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Lungi Ngidi, Suyash Sharma.
Union Minister of Coal & Mines Kishan Reddy announced that the Union Ministry of Agriculture will soon establish a Millet Center in Hyderabad. The Secunderabad BJP MP stated that the institution will be developed with a budget of ₹250 crore. He also emphasized that this center will play a vital role in millet research.