Author: kumbhorg

Source: Mint

The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium erupted into a sea of red this Friday as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) secured a sensational five-wicket victory over the Gujarat Titans (GT) in the 34th match of IPL 2026. In a high-octane encounter on April 24, Bengaluru witnessed a masterclass in power-hitting and clinical finishing, solidifying RCB’s position as the number two team on the points table while leaving the Titans stunned.Sai Sudharsan smashes a breathtaking ton against RCB leading GT to post a competitive scoreOpting to set a target, the Gujarat Titans got off to a flyer thanks to a batting clinic from Sai…

The Vancouver Canucks are hopeful to have a GM named by the Draft Lottery Sekeres and Price: Darren Dreger said that the Vancouver Canucks hope to have a general manager in place by the draft lottery, to fully take part in the draft process. “Well, the hope is that they get something done around the draft lottery (May 5th), and there’s reason behind that. I mean, you’re talking about a relatively small window of influence and impact here, right? On an organization, especially one like the Vancouver Canucks, given their position in the draft and all of that. So, how…

Powell’s term is nearing its end and the US Senate is considering Trump’s nominee for his replacement, Kevin Warsh. A key Republican, Thom Tillis, has withheld his support for Warsh unless the Trump administration would drop its investigation into Powell.

The Department of Justice ended its criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Friday, removing the last major obstacle to Senate confirmation of Kevin Warsh as the central bank’s next leader — a development with consequences for monetary policy and Bitcoin. U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro announced the closure of the probe, which had been launched over alleged cost overruns on a $2.5 billion renovation of the Fed’s Washington headquarters.  Pirro said she was transferring the matter to the Fed’s own inspector general, calling for “a comprehensive report in short order.” She left open…

Dan Walker’s employers ITN and Channel 5 agreed to pay Claudia-Liza Vanderpuije an undisclosed amount, with no admission of liability.

NEW DELHI: A century from Sai Sudharsan was not enough for Gujarat Titans to return to winning ways as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) chased down 206 easily to beat Shubman Gill’s side by five wickets in their IPL 2026 match at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Friday, with Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal leading the way in the chase. Chasing 206, RCB got an early setback when Jacob Bethell was dismissed quickly. After that, Kohli and Devdutt took control and added 115 runs for the second wicket, putting the home side in a strong position.Kohli made 81 while Devdutt scored…

Government jobs continue to attract lakhs of aspirants every year, and April 2026 is no exception. From banking to railways and central government departments, multiple recruitment notifications are released during this period. Knowing where to look and how to prepare can make a big difference in securing a position.The first step is to stay updated with official notifications. Candidates should regularly check websites like the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), Staff Selection Commission (SSC), and Institute of Banking Personnel Selection. These platforms publish detailed recruitment notices, including eligibility criteria, exam dates, and application deadlines.Next, candidates must carefully review eligibility requirements…

On December 26, 2025, an active-duty Green Beret stationed at Fort Bragg opened a fresh account on the crypto prediction platform Polymarket. Over the following days, he placed roughly 13 bets totaling $33,034, all on outcomes tied to U.S. military action against Venezuela. When Special Forces raided Caracas on January 3, 2026, and captured Nicolás Maduro, those bets paid out $409,881. The soldier, Gannon Ken Van Dyke, 38, now faces federal charges in Manhattan. A US special forces soldier, who was involved in the Maduro raid, is arrested. He allegedly won $400,000 by betting on Polymarket that Maduro would be…

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi landed in Islamabad on Friday evening to open the long-delayed second round of talks with the US, and special envoy Steve Witkoff and senior adviser Jared Kushner are due in on Saturday morning. The optics point to a breakthrough, but the substance is thinner than the headline suggests. Both sides have left their lead negotiators at home, Tehran is routing its peace terms through Pakistani mediators rather than handing them over directly, and Araghchi’s onward stops in Muscat and Moscow are reviving a standing Russian offer to take custody of Iran’s 450-kilogram enriched Uranium stockpile,…