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Punjab Kings’ (PBKS) hopes of securing a coveted top-two finish in IPL 2025 took a significant hit after a six-wicket defeat to Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Saturday. However, the playoff race remains wide open, and Punjab’s destiny is still in their own hands as the league heads into its final round of fixtures.Delhi Capitals spoil Punjab Kings’ partyPunjab Kings entered the field knowing a victory would virtually assure them a top-two spot and the crucial advantage of two shots at reaching the final. Put in to bat first, Punjab posted a formidable 206/8, thanks to…

Croatian midfielder Luka Modric played his final match for Real Madrid this weekend. He is leaving at the end of this season but will still play at the FIFA Club World Cup. The 2018 Ballon d’Or winner is departing the club after spending 13 years and winning 28 titles. Luka Modric’s Journey With Madrid Ends Another sad day will arrive for Los Blancos fans this weekend as they part ways again with one of their legends, this time it’s Luka Modric. After losing Casemiro, who joined Manchester United in 2022, and Toni Kroos, who retired in 2024, Modric is following…

Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman on Toronto Maple Leafs pending UFA Mitch Marner and pending RFA Matthew Knies. Is it possible that Marner is back next season? The Leafs must know what Knies is looking for on his next contract. ** NHLRumors.com transcription Friedman: “Now Marner. Just making a couple calls about it, I think that if the organization had their way, they would keep him. There’s two things I think that are the issue. Number one, you have to agree to a number, and they haven’t been anywhere close on a number. So that’s number one. And number two, I do…

South Western Railway (SWR) has been renationalised, making it the first train company to transfer to public ownership under Labour.The first nationalised service will leave at 05:36 from Woking to Surbiton though it will be partially covered by a rail replacement bus service.The government has hailed the move as a “new dawn for rail” but it held back from promising lower fares, focusing more on plans to improve services and use profits to reinvest in infrastructure. Unions have expressed concerns over outsourcing to private companies, while the opposition Conservatives said Labour must “deliver on their promises”.SWR trains are now the…

Medical equipment provider Semler Scientific has acquired 455 Bitcoin for $50 million, marking it one of the largest purchases as more publicly traded companies continue to adopt Bitcoin treasury strategies. According to a Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 23, the company purchased the Bitcoin between May 13 and May 22 at an average price of $109,801 per coin, including fees. The acquisition brings Semler’s total Bitcoin holdings to 4,264 BTC, acquired at an aggregate cost of $390 million. The purchase was funded through Semler’s at-the-market (ATM) equity offering program, which has raised approximately $114.8 million since its…

Ram Charan’s much-awaited collaboration with S. Shankar for ‘Game Changer’ earlier this year did not perform well at the theatres, and it also failed to impress both fans and critics. The film, which aimed to be a grand political action drama, was met with negative reviews and an underwhelming response at the box office.Now, editor Shameer Muhammed has shared his experience of working on the project with Shankar.Shameer about Shankar’s working styleIn an interview with Kaumudy Movies, the editor stated, “Working with Shankar sir was a horrible experience. He would fix one date for editing, but he would turn up…

Carlos Alcaraz (L) and Coco Gauff (R) are two of the contenders to lift the French Open title. (Getty Images/AP) For many years, the French Open had a predictability attached to it. For better or for worse, Rafael Nadalin the men’s field and Iga Swiatek in the women’s field were the safe bets. Both had stellar records to justify that billing. Nadal won 14 titles at Roland Garros (2005-2008; 2010-2014; 2017-2020; 2022) while Swiatek triumphed four years in a row (2020, 2022, 2023 and 2024).The Spaniard has dominated the red clay more than any one in the history of the…

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has commenced the registration process for postgraduate (PG) admissions for the academic year 2025. Eligible candidates can apply through the university’s official portal, jnuee.jnu.ac.in, until June 16, 2025, at 11:50 PM. Admissions are being conducted through multiple channels, including the Common University Entrance Test for Postgraduate programs (CUET PG 2025), the Graduate Aptitude Test – Biotechnology (GAT-B), and the Centralised Counselling for MTech (CCMT) based on GATE scores.JNU 2025 admission detailsAdmissions to JNU will be done through the following channels:CUET PG 2025: Admissions to MA, MSc, MCA, MPH, MTech (excluding Computer Science and Engineering, and Electronics…

Changpeng Zhao, better known as CZ, isn’t staying quiet. The former Binance CEO has publicly rejected claims from a recent Wall Street Journal article that accused him of helping broker international deals for a crypto startup tied to Donald Trump’s inner circle. In a strongly worded thread on X, CZ called the story misleading and said the narrative had been twisted to fit an agenda. CZ denies any involvement in helping broker deals for World Liberty Financial, a crypto project tied to Trump’s inner circle. What the WSJ Claimed According to the article, CZ allegedly played a behind-the-scenes role in…

Join Our Telegram channel to stay up to date on breaking news coverage The crypto market is experiencing a fresh wave of Optimism as major banks like JPMorgan and Citigroup prepare to launch their stablecoins. This move signals a deeper integration of digital assets into traditional finance, boosting credibility and trust in the broader ecosystem. As institutional players enter the space, investor sentiment is increasingly bullish, sparking renewed interest and activity across altcoins. Amid this shift, several top crypto gainers are gaining attention due to major ecosystem updates. Optimism (OP) enhances its Layer 2 ecosystem through Chainlink’s SCALE program, Injective…