Abhishek Sharma has surged to the top of the IPL 2026 Orange Cap race with an unbeaten 135, now leading with 323 runs. Teammate Heinrich Klaasen is close behind with 320 runs, while Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi complete the top five. The competition remains intense with several players in excellent form.
Heinrich Klaasen continued his explosive run in IPL 2026, reaching a major milestone and joining an elite club alongside Chris Gayle and Andre Russell. The SRH star smashed a quickfire cameo against Delhi Capitals, capping a dominant batting display led by Abhishek Sharma’s stunning century.
A devastating explosion at a fireworks unit in Thrissur, Kerala, claimed at least 13 lives and injured many, with five in critical condition. The blast, occurring during preparations for a festival, destroyed four sheds. Intense heat may have contributed to the tragedy, which follows a similar incident in Tamil Nadu. An inquiry has been ordered.
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Rajpal Yadav has opened up about one of the most talked-about phases of his life—his jail stint and the controversy surrounding the Rs 5 crore debt case. In a recent conversation, the actor addressed public perception, industry support, and the reality behind the headlines. One of the most common public perceptions—that an actor with such a vast filmography should have easily repaid Rs 5 crore—was also addressed.
