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Delhi Capitals on Thursday announced England’s Rehan Ahmed as the replacement for Duckett who pulled out of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) days before the start of the tournament.

From Delhi Capitals to Lucknow Super Giants here is a look at five teams with most consecutive IPL defeats at home venue. The list also features the likes of Deccan Chargers and Pune Warriors India as LSG join the list after their defeat to Rajasthan Royals on Wednesday.

US President Donald Trump has ordered the Navy to “shoot and kill” any Iranian boats placing mines in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s top negotiator said Tehran has received its first revenue from tolls it imposed on ships passing through the strait. Both sides see the vital waterway as pivotal to negotiations, and oil prices again rose amid the standoff.

West Bengal voted for 152 seats in the first phase on April 23, while Tamil Nadu cast ballots for all 234 seats in a single round on the same day. The second round in Bengal, covering the remaining 142 constituencies, is slated for April 29.

The United States leads globally with 94 operational reactors and no units under construction. It produces about 781,979 GWh of electricity annually from nuclear power, supplying roughly 30 per cent of global nuclear generation.

"Get serious about Tests!" With India languishing at 6th in the WTC table, the BCCI has issued a massive directive. Find out why Jasprit Bumrah is being asked to skip ODIs to save India's Test future.

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Chairman Samir V Kamat underscored the growing role of DRDO in military space while emphasising that catching up will be a "Herculean challenge" without greater investment and collaboration.

Delays in moving away from coal are raising serious health concerns in South Africa. Experts warn that continued reliance on fossil fuels is worsening air pollution, increasing the risk of respiratory illnesses and premature deaths. As coal-powered energy persists, the urgency to transition to cleaner alternatives is growing, with public health now at the centre of the climate and energy debate.

A major financial fraud has surfaced in Sri Lanka, where government authorities say funds were stolen during a foreign payment transaction linked to a cyber breach. Investigators have uncovered a racket involving fake airline websites used to trick victims and siphon money. Police have launched a crackdown, raising fresh concerns over online fraud, cybersecurity gaps, and the growing sophistication of digital scams targeting unsuspecting users.

Trisha's first post after her vote in the Tamil Nadu elections 2026 has gone viral, as it has a connection with actor Vijay. Read to know more.

A tragic case from New Delhi has raised serious concerns about safety even in upscale neighbourhoods. A UPSC aspirant was found dead at her residence, with police alleging assault and murder. The accused, identified as a former help, was reportedly captured on CCTV entering the house. Investigators are now probing a major security breach and examining links to another alleged incident in Alwar.

Scott Bessent came under intense questioning during a Senate hearing, defending US policies linked to the Iran conflict. He rejected claims that the war has benefited Iran or Russia through oil windfalls, while also clarifying that currency swap discussions with the United Arab Emirates are not tied to political interests. The hearing highlights growing scrutiny over economic and geopolitical strategies.

Oil prices stayed above $100 a barrel for the second straight day as the Hormuz deadlock weighed on sentiment despite an extension to the truce. Traffic through Hormuz is at a near standstill after the waterway’s brief and confused reopening, driving wild swings in crude markets.

Former Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane said the remark showed the government’s “total faith” in the armed forces and said there should be no politics over it. He added that the armed forces were given a “free hand” to respond to the situation on the ground.

Canadian rapper Drake installed a giant ice sculpture to announce the release date of his next album, ‘Iceman’. After fans took extreme measures to break the ice sculpture, the stunt became a safety hazard, forcing firefighters to hose it down.

The UN has warned of a sharp rise in skin infections and pest-related illnesses in Gaza displacement camps, with nearly 850,000 people in urgent need of shelter and basic supplies.

Four overground workers (OGWs), including a woman, were arrested in Jammu and Kashmir's summer capital for allegedly providing logistic support to terrorists, officials said on Thursday (April 23, 2026). Police arrested the four OGWs from Hazratbal area of the city on Wednesday (April 22, 2026) night. They identified the OGWs as Zahoor Ahmad Mir, Bashir Ahmad Bhat, and Ghulam Mohammad Bhat, all residents of Hazratbal. The woman was identified as Shazia Mohammad, a resident of Hazratbal as well, the officials said. They said a hand grenade, 15 AK-47 rounds, four mobile phones and some cash were recovered from their possession.

The India government has rolled out new rules to regulate the fast-growing online gaming sector. A proposed Online Gaming Authority will oversee platforms, while banks and payment gateways will be required to verify games before processing transactions. Set to take effect from May 1, the move aims to curb fraud, protect users, and bring accountability to the industry, marking a major shift in how online gaming operates in the country.

OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Images 2.0, a major upgrade to its image-generation system announced on April 21, 2026. The new model focuses on accuracy, structured design and better reasoning, moving beyond basic image creation to produce design-ready visuals.