Day: April 24, 2025

24Apr By source belowNo Comments

Sports

IPL Points Table 2025, Orange Cap, Purple Cap After RCB vs RR: Bengaluru rise to 3rd; Virat Kohli 2nd among top run scorers

IPL 2025 Points Table, Top Batters, Top Bowlers, Team Rankings & Standing After IPL Today Match Update: There was a late twist in the tale as the Royal Challengers Bengaluru finally won their first game at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, defeating the Rajasthan Royals by 11 runs. The Rajasthan Royals botched a perfect chase, set up for them by opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, who scored 49 off 19 balls and gave the team a flying start. Royals needed 18 runs off the final two overs to win with the scoreboard reading 188/5. But over the next 12 balls, they scored just six runs and lost four wickets. The hero of the game was Josh Hazlewood who claimed two wickets while giving away just one run in the 19th over. Royal Challengers Bengaluru thus moved up to third spot in the IPL 2025 standings, climbing...

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24Apr By source belowNo Comments

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Federation Cup: Footballer-turned-sprinter Animesh Kujur rewrites national 200m record

“Ab bhook aur ho rahi hai (Now, I am feeling hungrier),” Animesh Kujur said after breaking the men’s 200 metres national record. An outstanding run around the bend and smooth sprinting down the straight made Animesh a class apart at the Federation Cup as he also qualified for next month’s Asian Championships.The ‘bhook’ the 21-year-old spoke about wasn’t in reference to his dinner plans. Rice and dal was his lunch hours before he lowered the national mark from 20.52 seconds to 20.40. Now Animesh wants to become the first Indian male runner to break the 20-second barrier. Story continues below this ad And he’s got the perfect role model. Even as a national school-level football striker, he was fascinated by Usain Bolt. “I want to become the first athlete (from India) to run...

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24Apr By source belowNo Comments

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Mumbai crime branch takes over Zeeshan Siddique threat mail case

The probe into the threat mail received by former MLA Zeeshan Siddique was on Thursday transferred to the Mumbai crime branch. The case had earlier been registered by the Bandra police that was probing the matter. However, since the Baba Siddique case was being investigated by the Mumbai crime branch, this case too was handed over to them. A senior police officer confirmed that the probe had been handed over to the Mumbai crime branch on Thursday. The crime branch will register a fresh FIR in the matter and carry out investigations. Story continues below this ad Earlier, police sources had said that the IP address of the server through which the mail had been sent had been traced to a country located near the US. Police said that they were checking if the location had be...

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24Apr By source belowNo Comments

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26/11 conspirator Rana denied nod to speak to family by Delhi court

A Delhi court Thursday dismissed an application by Tahawwur Rana, the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack conspirator, seeking permission to speak to his family members. Rana is in the custody of the National Investigation Agency (NIA), which opposed the application moved Wednesday before the Court of Additional Sessions Judge Chander Jit Singh of Patiala House Court. According to sources, the NIA submitted that the investigation was at a crucial stage and it did not want any interference. There was also an apprehension, said sources, that Rana could leak sensitive information. Story continues below this ad The court had sent Rana to the NIA’s custody for 18 days on April 11. The Pakistani-Canadian was arrested in Chicago in 2009, the year after the terror attacks in which 166 peop...

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24Apr By source belowNo Comments

Travel

BPSC 70th CCE Mains exam 2025 from April 25: Check key guidelines for exam day here – The Times of India

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) will conduct the 70th Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) Mains 2025 from Friday, April 25, 2025. The exam will be held across multiple dates—April 25, 26, 28, 29, and 30—to fill 2,035 vacancies in various state government departments.Candidates must carefully review the admit card instructions and strictly follow all exam day guidelines to avoid disqualification.BPSC Mains exam day: Important guidelinesHere are the key instructions that candidates should follow on the day of the exam:Reporting Time: Candidates must report at least one hour before the commencement of the exam.Admit Card: Carry a clear printout of the e-admit card issued by BPSC.Valid Photo ID: Bring a valid original photo identification card such as Aadhar Card, Voter ID, or Dr...

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24Apr By source belowNo Comments

Travel

Pope Francis wore this simple, plastic watch; find out how much it costs

In a world where influential figures often surround themselves with luxury, Pope Francis stood apart—not only in doctrine, but also in detail. His choice of wristwear was a testament to his values: a humble Swatch Once Again, a timepiece so unassuming that it could be mistaken for a child’s first watch. With its black plastic casing, white face, and easy-to-read Arabic numerals, the watch retails for just ₹5,350. And yet, it sat on the wrist of the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, who shepherded over a billion souls. In 2022, the Pope’s modest watch became the centrepiece of a heartfelt campaign (Source: Reuters/file) Throughout his papacy, Pope Francis was consistently known for his deliberate simplicity. Eschewing opulence, he wore plain white robes, favoured silver over gold, and s...

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24Apr By source belowNo Comments

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Pakistan Super League matches won’t be broadcast in India as broadcaster pulls plug

After the heinous terror attack at Pahalgam where militants killed 26 Indians and injured another 10, the Pakistan Super League will not b broadcast in India. Live streaming platform Fancode has opted to stop the live broadcast of the PSL in India, with all of the videos related to the Pakistani league missing from the website of Fancode. An official communication from Fancode that it was stopping broadcast of the league is awaited. The platform had streamed the first 13 matches of Pakistan’s premier T20 tournament. There has been plenty of condemnation from the sports world for the terror attack. Story continues below this ad On Wednesday, the Board of Control for Cricket in India had also issued a statement condemning the “ghastly and cowardly” attack. India and Pakist...

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24Apr By source belowNo Comments

Travel

Trump cracks down on colleges and equity initiatives with new executive orders – The Times of India

US President Donald Trump Donald Trump has unleashed a sweeping overhaul of American education policy, issuing a flurry of executive orders that challenge long-standing norms around diversity, discipline, and institutional accountability. With these actions, Trump revives his ideological war against what he terms “woke” education—escalating scrutiny of colleges, slashing federal support for equity-driven discipline policies in schools, and targeting accrediting agencies that mandate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) requirements.By directing federal agencies to enforce decades-old laws on foreign funding disclosures and restructure how colleges earn accreditation, Trump is not merely tweaking education policy—he is attempting to re-engineer the philosophical foundation of the America...

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24Apr By source belowNo Comments

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IPL 2025 | CSK coach Fleming says team is not laying down arms yet

CSK players Shaik Rasheed and Rachin Ravindra during the practice session ahead of the IPL match against SRH at the MAC Stadium, Chennai, on Thursday, April 24, 2025. | Photo Credit: R. RAGU What are Chennai Super Kings’ plans for IPL 2025 and beyond? Head coach Stephen Fleming emphasised that CSK has not given up on the season yet and will take inspiration from what Royal Challengers Bengaluru did last year to qualify for the playoffs. “Well, we are still hopeful of winning six out of six. Some will giggle at that, but RCB set a blueprint for that the year before,” Fleming said ahead of CSK’s match against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the MAC Stadium. CSK coach Stephen Fl...

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24Apr By source belowNo Comments

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‘As an artist, one has to endeavour to tell stories, hold up a mirror to ourselves and to the society’

‘As an artist, one has to endeavour to tell stories, hold up a mirror to ourselves and to the society’ Source link

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24Apr By source belowNo Comments

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Solving Crime: How a ₹24 G Pay transaction at egg vendor’s stall helped solve GRP head constable’s murder

Unbeknownst to Vijay Chavan, his decision to stop at an egg vendor’s stall near Ghansoli railway station in Navi Mumbai on the night of December 31 last year would give the Government Railway Police (GRP) a vital clue that would see them solve his murder case. Vijay was a 42-year-old head constable posted with the Panvel GRP. On January 1 this year, he was found dead along the railway tracks between Ghansoli and Rabale stations after the motorman of an incoming train spotted his body. Initial signs pointed to an accident, but soon, the railway police realised something was amiss. The breakthrough came when the police examined Vijay’s phone and found that his last Google Pay transaction of Rs 24 was to a food vendor near Ghansoli station. The investigation that followed saw the police arres...

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24Apr By source belowNo Comments

Sports

IPL 2025 | Super Kings, Sunrisers desperate for a win to stay alive

Ashwin could hold the key for the Men in Yellow, considering Sunrisers have three left-handed batters in the top-order. | Photo Credit: SHIV KUMAR PUSHPAKAR In the battle of the stragglers, bottom-placed Chennai Super Kings will host Sunrisers Hyderabad, lying ninth, in a southern derby IPL league fixture at the MAC Stadium on Friday. Both outfits have had a forgettable season so far, with two wins out of eight, and the visitor is barely ahead on net run rate. The two former champions need to win all their remaining six matches to have even an outside chance of reaching the playoffs. The batting, particularly the lack of runs from the top-order, is an area of concern for both teams. CSK has made...

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24Apr By source belowNo Comments

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If use of smoke canister is a terrorist act, every Holi & IPL match will also attract UAPA, says HC

The Delhi High Court on Thursday said that if the use of non-lethal smoke canister can be called a terrorist act, attracting charges under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), then “every Holi” and every “IPL match” will also attract UAPA. The court indicated that if a smoke canister, which was freely available in the market, would attract UAPA, then people would be committing this offence every Holi – using non-lethal smoke canisters to celebrate – and even Indian Premier League (IPL) matches will attract this provision. A bench of Justice Subramonium Prasad and Justice Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar were on Thursday hearing the bail plea moved by Neelam Azad, an accused in the 2023 Parliament security breach case. Story continues below this ad Justice Prasad tol...

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24Apr By source belowNo Comments

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Jasmin Bhasin opens up about corneal damage, says ‘shukr karo sab theek hai’; experts shares prevention tips

Jasmin Bhasin recently opened up about the extent of the corneal damage she suffered in July 2024, while also sharing the turn of events that led to the fateful incident. “Shukr karo sab theek hai (Thank God, everything is fine). I went to Delhi for an event. Before applying the makeup, I put in my lenses. Unfortunately, either the lens was expired or my new househelp kept toner instead of lens solution. I have no clue. When I put the lens in, I felt a slight burning sensation. I thought it was normal. However, after three minutes, the eyes began to redden. I immediately took out the lenses,” recounted Bhasin, 34. She then sat for makeup for the event. “However, by then, the solution in the lens box had become an acid. However, I had to attend the event because it was a professional commit...

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24Apr By source belowNo Comments

Sports

FIDE Women’s Grand Prix Leaderboard: Humpy jumps to second after winning Pune leg; Goryachkina on top; Zhu Jiner third

India finest women’s chess player, Koneru Humpy edged out China’s Zhu Jiner to win the Pune leg of the FIDE Women’s Grand Prix on Wednesday. After beating Nurgyul Salimova in the ninth (and final) round, Humpy finished on equal points — 7.0/11 — with Zhu but the Indian had the better tiebreaks between the two to clinch the trophy. She also racked up 117.5 crucial Grand Prix points, rising to the second spot behind Aleksandra Goryachkina with a total of 279.17 points after her three events. All players can play up to a maximum of three tournaments in this Women’s Grand Prix cycle. In the Shymkent (Kazakhstan) leg, Humpy was tied for the fifth-sixth position and gained 55 GP rating points. In Monaco, she was in joint lead with Grand Prix leader Russia Aleksandra Goryachkina and Mongolia’s Ba...

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24Apr By source belowNo Comments

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Suvendu Adhikari says ‘Kashmiris’ installed ‘high-performance wireless network’ at Baruipur home; police say they are from Bhopal, find no foulplay

West Bengal Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari alleged that two Kashmiri men “installed a NanoBeam 2AC compact and high-performance wireless network bridge at the rooftop” at their residence in Baruipur, located at the southern outskirts of Kolkata.Both the police and Speaker Biman Banerjee denied the allegation.  The police said that the two residents are from Madhya Pradesh. Adhikari posted on X, “A local contact of mine has shared information with me that two Kashmiri individuals have installed a NanoBeam 2AC compact and high-performance wireless network bridge at the rooftop. It’s designed to provide an efficient and reliable solution for high-speed, long-distance wireless connectivity.” Story continues below this ad He said, “I would request DGP @WBPolice, @NIA_Ind...

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24Apr By source belowNo Comments

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Who is ‘untainted’? Confusion brews as West Bengal begins teacher verification process

After the recent Supreme Court order which annulled the appointments of over 25,000 West Bengal school staff but said that “untainted” teachers could remain in service until December 31 this year, confusion had remained as to who the “untainted” teachers are.Now, a district-wise list of “untainted” teachers of Classes IX-X and XI-XII has reached the offices of District Inspectors (DIs) of schools. A verification process has begun. The SC had found that the 2016 recruitment process by the SSC was “tainted”. Story continues below this ad School headmasters have been asked to submit a list of their teachers’ names, designations, subjects they teach, transfer histories, and confirmations that the names are in the “untainted” list. Furthermore, the schools have also been asked ...

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24Apr By source belowNo Comments

Politics

Horoscope Tomorrow, April 25, 2025: Your zodiac insights await – The Times of India

AriesYour fitness will improve with a consistent exercise routine. A financial transaction will go in your favor. Those in retail and marketing will achieve their goals with ease. Spend time with an elderly family member—your presence will mean a lot. Anyone embarking on an exotic trip is in for an unforgettable experience. A phase of good luck begins, and you’ll start noticing positive changes around you. Some of you may be invited to give a guest lecture or be honored at a special event.TaurusPatients recovering from medical procedures will notice rapid improvement in their health. You’ll find ways to maintain financial stability even during challenging times. Private businesses are likely to see expansion opportunities. A family dispute may finally be resolved amicably. If you're planni...

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24Apr By source belowNo Comments

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‘Rarely have I heard him want to cheat’: Shreyas Iyer’s nutritionist Nicole Linhares Kedia shares cricketer’s IPL meal plan

Shreyas Iyer has been in top form over the past couple of months. After a series of stellar performances during the ICC Champions Trophy in March, he has returned as skipper of the Punjab Kings for the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season. In a quick conversation with his sports nutritionist and integrated health coach Nicole Linhares Kedia, indianexpress.com explored the diet and fitness strategies behind his impressive run. Read edited excerpts below: Q. What does Shreyas’ diet look like? Nicole Linhares Kedia: Shreyas’ meals are planned and decided upon daily based on his training load, with precise macronutrient targets for protein, carbohydrates, fats, and fiber. While no two days look the same, the structure remains consistent. Q. Can you walk us through what he eats in a day d...

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24Apr By source belowNo Comments

Sports

As it started going over…I’m going to break my neck: Andrew Flintoff recalls harrowing details of car accident and how cricket helped him

Andrew Flintoff in 2022 met with a horrific accident. The former England cricketer, speaking on the Disney+ documentary, said that playing cricket has helped him to survive the harrowing incident. “You get 0.4 seconds to make your mind up where the ball’s going, what shot are you going to play, how are you going to move your feet,” Flintoff said. “As it started going over, I looked at the ground and I knew if I get hit on the side, I’m going to break my neck. If I get hit on the temple, I’m dead. My best chance is go face down. I thought my face had come off. I was frightened to death,” he recalled. The 46-year-old has been involved in a high-speed accident since he began as one of the show’s co-presenters in 2019. In 2022, he lost control of a motorised trike, the Time Bandit, when racin...

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24Apr By source belowNo Comments

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Vehicular underpass connecting Mumbai Coastal Road with Worli-Sewri corridor to be operational by May

A 550-metre-long, 11-metre-wide vehicular underpass catering to motorists travelling from Dadar, Prabhadevi, towards the Mumbai Coastal Road is set to be operational by May, according to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). This will be the only underpass included in the 10.58-km coastal road project. Civic officials have stated that this underpass has been designed with future traffic needs in mind. Vehicles from the Sewri-Worli elevated corridor will be able to access the underpass easily, allowing for direct routes to the western suburbs or the southern tip of Mumbai via the coastal road. This design aims to significantly reduce travel time. “This underpass will complete the last missing link of the coastal road. The ongoing works are in the final stages and they will be comple...

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24Apr By source belowNo Comments

Sports

RCB vs RR LIVE Cricket Score, IPL 2025: Royal Challengers Bengaluru look to exorcise home demons vs Rajasthan Royals

IPL 2025, RCB vs RR Live Cricket Score: Royal challengers Bengaluru host Rajasthan Royals.IPL 2025, RCB vs RR Live Cricket Score Updates: A stuttering Rajasthan Royals will look to upset a rampaging Royal challengers Bengaluru when the two sides meet at the Chinnaswamy on Thursday. RCB, who are 4th in the table, haven’t had the best luck at home, losing all three matches that they played here which gives RR an outside advantage of getting something from this match with the RCB batters as well as their bowlers struggling to find form here all season The Royals, who are 8th in the table, have also been on a downward spiral, losing 6 matches out of the 8 they have played. That their skipper Sanju Samson is out of this match as well after hurting himself in the match against Delhi Capitals, ha...

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24Apr By source belowNo Comments

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In Bengal, families cancel Kashmir travel plans, others who returned before the Pahalgam attack are ‘in shock’

Post Covid-19 pandemic-induced lockdown, until Tuesday, the Kashmir Valley was one of the most sought-after tourist destinations. With summer holidays around the corner, many families had made plans and bookings for a trip to Kashmir — but after Tuesday’s terror attack in Pahalgam, some are cancelling plans and looking at alternative destinations, while others who just returned, are still trying to process the news. Santanu Das, a resident of Salt Lake in Kolkata, had recently visited the Valley with his wife and family friends. Das returned last week after a seven-day tour. He told The Indian Express, “We were in Pahalgam for two nights and three days. I had visited Kashmir 10 years ago. This time, I felt Kashmir has completely changed. The Army was there and the residents were so helpful...

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24Apr By source belowNo Comments

Science

Pisces Horoscope Tomorrow, April 25, 2025: Your intuitive nature will guide you effortlessly – The Times of India

Celestial energies will support the realization of long-standing goals. With Neptune empowering your intuition, you’ll be able to make smart choices without overanalyzing. You’ll likely see projects you've nurtured begin to bloom, bringing with them a quiet but powerful sense of success—be it academic progress, workplace appreciation, or emotional satisfaction.Love & Relationships: Your romantic connections will feel genuine and emotionally rich. Couples will likely enjoy calm companionship or engage in deep, meaningful conversations. If you're single, there’s a chance a familiar acquaintance—possibly a neighbor or someone from your extended circle—may spark unexpected interest. Married Pisceans will find harmony, and any recent minor conflicts will likely be resolved through understan...

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24Apr By source belowNo Comments

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‘Speak less if you want to live’: Delhi judge threatened in Dwarka

A judge of a court in Delhi received a death threat from two boys in Dwarka’s Kakrola village earlier this month. As per the First Information Report (FIR) lodged on April 16, the judge alleged that two boys in a Wagon R car stopped their vehicle 10 metres behind him and blew the horn four to five times on April 1. The FIR further stated that the incident happened when the judge was walking towards a public school from his house at around 6 pm. Story continues below this ad “I turned back and looked at the car and those two boys. The non-driver shouted at me, saying, ‘Tu bach kar reh le. Hum goli maar diya karen. Kam bola kar agar jeena chahta hai toh (Beware. We shoot people. Speak less if you want to live)’,” the judge alleged as per the FIR. After issuing the threat, ...

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24Apr By source belowNo Comments

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What to Do on Sita Navami to Eliminate Fear and Troubles? – The Times of India

The festival of Sita Navami is celebrated on the day Goddess Sita, an incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi, is believed to have manifested on Earth. This festival falls on the Navami Tithi (ninth lunar day) of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Vaishakha, which this year is on May 5. According to Celebrity Astrologer Parduman Suri, worshiping Lord Rama and Goddess Sita on this day helps maintain harmony in married life. Women are advised to offer cosmetics and adornments (Shringar items) to Goddess Sita. Doing so is believed to remove all forms of sorrow and fear of troubles from the household.Women are encouraged to perform the puja (worship) along with their husbands. This practice enhances love and devotion in marital life and ensures peace and happiness in the family. Opportunity for Business...

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