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CSK vs SRH Toss & Lineups: Ruturaj Gaikwad wins the toss and opts to bat first at Chepauk. Skipper drops a major injury update on MS Dhoni, confirming "he is not fit enough to play" tonight. See the official Playing XIs here.

Sanjay and Dheeraj Hinduja led their family to the top of the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List after their father Gopichand Hinduja's death. The rankings also reflected modest wealth growth, market shifts and exits linked to UK tax changes.

The megaproject features a distinct 16,500-tonne steel tube truss roof. Engineers utilised a unique sliding assembly method, choosing to build the entire 16,500-tonne roof on the ground first before hydraulically sliding it 57 metres upward into its final position.

Ahead of the key IPL 2026 clash between Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants, here’s everything you need to know, including live streaming, head-to-head stats and other important details.

Putting petrol in a diesel car strips away vital lubrication, destroying the fuel pump and injectors. If misfuelled, do not start the engine and call for a professional fuel drain service immediately to avoid a total engine failure.

Tehran said the new authority will issue operational updates and provide information on developments related to the strategic waterway.

Sreeleela's mother has reacted to the rumours regarding the actor dating Indian cricketer Tilak Varma. The buzz around their relationship has been circulating on social media for the past few days.

PM Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with PM Jonas Gahr Støre at the Government Guest House in Oslo on Monday. The Indian delegation included External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and MEA Secretary (West) Sibi George.

Kerosene-based jet fuel is preferred over petrol due to its higher flash point of 38 degrees Celsius and a lower freezing point reaching -47 degrees Celsius.

Senior All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) leader S Semmalai on Monday resigned from the party, citing dissatisfaction over recent developments within the party and expressing concern over its current state. In his resignation letter addressed to AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, popularly known as EPS, Semmalai said the developments in the party after the elections had caused him “immense mental anguish”.

Imran Khan is once again at the center of controversy after a leaked diplomatic “cipher” reportedly suggested U.S. frustration with his government before his removal through a no-confidence vote. The alleged cable has reignited debate in Pakistan over whether Khan’s neutral stance on the Ukraine war and independent foreign policy angered Washington. The developments come as Pakistan faces growing international pressure while trying to position itself as a mediator in regional conflicts.

Marc Benioff, the chief executive of Salesforce, is leading a shift in how the company approaches software development. His strategy combines a pause in hiring software engineers with increased investment in artificial intelligence tools.

India and Sri Lanka lock in an August 15–27 window for two high-stakes WTC Tests. As BCCI’s Devajit Saikia meets SLC's interim committee, find out why a proposed T20I fundraiser and the upcoming Bangladesh tour are facing a massive scheduling logjam.

The largest sauropod dinosaur ever found in Southeast Asia has been discovered in Thailand. It lived during the Cretaceous, and its genus Nagatitan was named after Naga. Scientists say this might be the last time they have seen a long-necked dinosaurs fossil in the region.

The Supreme Court observed that “bail is the rule, jail the exception” even under UAPA, granting bail to a J&K man accused in a narco-terror case linked to cross-border trafficking.

U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a sharp warning to Iran, saying “the clock is ticking” and urging Tehran to move quickly amid rising geopolitical tensions. The remarks come as diplomatic negotiations remain stalled and concerns grow over potential military escalation in the Middle East. Reports suggest increased war planning discussions and heightened alerts across the region following recent incidents near strategic energy infrastructure

United States is witnessing a sharp rise in student loan defaults, with bad debt reportedly reaching a record $171 billion. Economists warn that more Americans are struggling to keep up with repayments amid rising living costs, higher interest rates, and financial uncertainty. The growing number of delinquencies is raising concerns about long-term economic pressure on younger generations, household spending, and the broader U.S. financial system.

The CBI is investigating Maharashtra coaching tycoon Shivraj Motegaonkar over the NEET-UG paper leak. A viral mock test video sparked suspicions that he had distributed the question paper before the exam.

During his press conference at the Cannes Film Festival 2026 for his film The Beloved, Javier Bardem linked domestic violence and systemic machismo to global geopolitics, specifically calling out Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, and Benjamin Netanyahu.