All-rounder Vijay Shankar has announced his retirement from all Indian domestic cricket and the IPL, concluding a career that saw him represent India in ODIs and T20Is, including the 2019 World Cup. Shankar, who played 12 ODIs and 9 T20Is, expressed gratitude for his journey and plans to explore new opportunities in cricket.
Replays showed the ball striking the glove rather than the pads.
Mike Vrabel, the New England Patriots’ head coach, and his alleged affair partner, Dianna Russini, have continued to dominate headlines as their affair rumors have refused to die down even after they denied everything. While Dianna Russini seems to have moved on in her life with her husband Kevin Goldschmidt, as they have turned heads on their recent outings, a confession of the former NFL insider has sparked chaos.
The Indian VCs behind Silicon Valley’s two new religions – SpaceX and OpenAI
CBSE’s On-Screen Marking (OSM) system has come under scrutiny after Class 12 results triggered complaints of blurred scans, alleged evaluation errors and unexpected marks. While the Ministry of Education has defended the digital process as secure and efficient, students claim it has affected fairness and transparency, leading to distress and demands for clearer evaluation and rechecking mechanisms.
Carolina Hurricanes forward William Carrier says his wife and family are cheering for the Montreal Canadiens in the NHL playoffs. The surprise family feud has been one of the more fun stories coming out of the Eastern Conference Final. But Carrier remains 100 percent focused on helping Carolina keep its impressive postseason run going, despite the awkward playoff loyalties inside his house.
Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins won the toss and chose to bat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their IPL 2026 playoff clash. Both teams have already secured their playoff berths. Cummins expressed a desire to test strategies and enjoy the game before the serious business of the finals begins. Rajat Patidar returns to captain RCB.
Mumbai ITAT grants capital gains tax relief to a taxpayer who filed his Income Tax Return late. The tribunal ruled that reinvesting gains into a new property before a belated return fulfills Section 54 requirements, even without depositing funds in the Capital Gains Account Scheme.
Nibe Limited, a leading innovator in defense technology from India, has successfully tested its Vayu Astra Loitering Munition, which features a robust 10 kg warhead and a striking operational range of 100 km. This next-gen drone sets itself apart with its operator-controlled functionality, empowering users to identify and engage targets dynamically.
The Kansas City Chiefs are being linked to former Los Angeles Chargers star Keenan Allen after fresh NFL rumors surfaced online. The speculation grew stronger after Chargers GM Joe Hortiz admitted the “door is not closed” on Allen’s return. While Los Angeles weighs a reunion, Kansas City could target the veteran receiver to give Patrick Mahomes another reliable weapon ahead of the 2026 NFL season.
