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IPL 2026: Here's all you need to know about GT vs RCB Final timing, squad, H2H & more

Ahead of the key IPL 2026 Final clash between Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, here’s everything you need to know, including live streaming, head-to-head stats and other important details.

$20mn traded as prediction markets favour Democrats to win House in US midterms

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RSS leader Sunil Ambekar weighs in on viral Cockroach Janta Party, says Gen Z has 'tremendous faith' in India

As the Gen Z-led Cockroach Janta Party explodes online and faces scrutiny over alleged foreign links, RSS leader Sunil Ambekar says debate, criticism and differing opinions are normal in a democracy. He also made a notable remark about India's youth. What exactly did he say about CJP, Gen Z?

Ram Gopal Varma backs Ranveer Singh amid Don 3 row: ‘Stars create employment, not FWICE’

Ram Gopal Verma, in his new post, argued that one should ban FWICE, not Ranveer Singh. In a lengthy post, the filmmaker has slammed the cinebody, saying that it's acting like a 'Kangaroo court.'

Power bill shock in Uttar Pradesh: Consumers to pay 10% extra from June – Here’s why

UP residents will pay 10% more on electricity bills from June as UPPCL imposes a fuel surcharge to recover higher power purchase and transmission costs linked to rising energy prices.

India ranks 5th in Global Digital Economy, 4th in AI, but a capital gap threatens its ambitions: SIDE-26 report

India just cracked the world's top 5 digital economies and ranks 4th in AI, beating Germany, France and Japan. But behind the rankings lies a damning contradiction, India holds 26% of global AI users yet attracts just 1% of global AI investment. Read here what SIDE-2026 report finds out.

How Iran-linked network allegedly tricked American companies into supplying military tech

The US imposed fresh sanctions on an alleged Iranian procurement network accused of acquiring sensitive military technology through deception. Washington says the operation supported Iran’s defence sector and violated longstanding sanctions.

What is hiding inside Antennae galaxies? Scientists uncover evidence of a possible supermassive black hole

Located around 70 million light-years from Earth, the Antennae galaxies (NGC 4038 and NGC 4039) are the nearest known example of two gas-rich galaxies in the process of merging.

Reports: UAE Hit Qeshm & Musa Islands in the Strait of Hormuz | WION NEWS

A major report has revealed that the United Arab Emirates played a far more extensive role in the regional conflict than previously disclosed. Emirati forces launched dozens of airstrikes against Iranian targets throughout the conflict, including sites on Qeshm and Abu Musa islands in the Strait of Hormuz. Coordinated with U.S. and Israeli intelligence, these strikes targeted key energy infrastructure in response to Iranian attacks on Emirati facilities.

What SpaceX's $6.45 billion defence deals mean before its IPO

SpaceX has received a major boost ahead of its expected stock market debut after winning contracts worth a combined $6.45 billion from the US Space Force.

‘I thought I was protecting them’: War-torn Gaza sees surge in early marriages, reports say

Data from the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics showed that 17.8 per cent of marriages in 2022 involved girls under 18, down from more than 22 per cent in 2015.

Astrological significance of Blue Moon 2026: Which zodiac signs and date of births will it affect

Blue Moon in May will have a certain effect on some people. Astrologers see it as a time for closure, manifestations and amplified energies. However, you also need to be careful while making decisions and try to stay calm by practising meditation and mindfulness.

Delhi High Court grants interim relief to actor Naga Chaitanya in personality rights case

Naga Chaitanya has moved to court seeking protection of his personality rights. It is alleged that his identity is being misused across digital platforms including content that links his name to explicit material, and AI-generated videos.

Waymo far ahead of Tesla in Texas robotaxi market, registration data shows

New data from Texas has offered one of the clearest pictures yet of the self-driving vehicle industry in the United States. The figures show that Waymo currently has a much larger fleet of registered autonomous vehicles than its competitors, including Tesla.

5 front-runners to replace Rishabh Pant as LSG captain
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Following Pant’s decision to step down as captain, these five players have emerged as potential candidates to lead Lucknow Super Giants.

'It is a very solo journey': Fukrey actress Lekha Prajapati on why becoming a character is a lonely process

Actress Lekha Prajat, who has worked in Furkey 3, CID and Saali Mohabbat, also opened up about whether she depends more on instinct during scenes or detailed preparation beforehand. Scroll to read.

Hormuz Crisis: India Monitors Key Oil Tankers Amid Rising Hormuz Tensions

Amidst escalating regional tensions, the Indian government has launched a high-stakes monitoring mission to secure its energy lifeline through the Strait of Hormuz. Following the disruption of regional maritime traffic, India is actively tracking 13 remaining Indian-flagged vessels currently positioned within the Gulf or the immediate vicinity of the Strait.

Brazil Rejects US Terrorist Tag for Two Local Crime Factions

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has strongly condemned the U.S. decision to designate Brazil's two largest criminal groups, the Comando Vermelho (CV) and Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC), as Foreign Terrorist Organizations. Lula criticized the move as "undue interference" and warned that such unilateral measures threaten Brazil's national sovereignty and could hinder international police cooperation.

SpaceX Wins $4.16 Bn Contract for Military Satellites | SpaceX To Build 'Eyes in the Sky

SpaceX has been awarded a massive $4.16 billion contract by the U.S. Space Force to develop a satellite constellation for the Space-Based Advanced Moving Target Indicator (SB-AMTI) program. This initiative is a critical component of the Trump administration's "Golden Dome" missile defense system, designed to detect, track, and counter airborne and orbital threats.