Khabar Standard

Rajasthan Royals secured pacer Tushar Deshpande for a hefty Rs 6.50 crore at the IPL Auction, outbidding Chennai Super Kings. The 29-year-old Mumbai-born bowler, known for his pace and wicket-taking ability, strengthens Royals’ pace attack after the release of several bowlers. Deshpande has 42 wickets in 36 IPL matches and made also his India T20I debut in 2024.

​ Rajasthan Royals secured pacer Tushar Deshpande for a hefty Rs 6.50 crore at the IPL Auction, outbidding Chennai Super Kings. The 29-year-old Mumbai-born bowler, known for his pace and wicket-taking ability, strengthens Royals’ pace attack after the release of several bowlers. Deshpande has 42 wickets in 36 IPL matches and made also his India T20I debut in 2024. Rajasthan Royals secured pacer Tushar Deshpande for a hefty Rs 6.50 crore at the IPL Auction, outbidding Chennai Super Kings. The 29-year-old Mumbai-born bowler, known for his pace and wicket-taking ability, strengthens Royals’ pace attack after the release of several bowlers. Deshpande has 42 wickets in 36 IPL matches and made also his India T20I debut in 2024. Read More

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar condemned Hamas’s terrorism and hostage-taking during the Israel-Hamas conflict. He reiterated India’s support for a two-state solution and called for restraint and dialogue. Jaishankar also addressed the Ukraine conflict, urging a return to diplomacy and highlighting the destabilizing global consequences of both conflicts.

​ External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar condemned Hamas’s terrorism and hostage-taking during the Israel-Hamas conflict. He reiterated India’s support for a two-state solution and called for restraint and dialogue. Jaishankar also addressed the Ukraine conflict, urging a return to diplomacy and highlighting the destabilizing global consequences of both conflicts. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar condemned Hamas’s terrorism and hostage-taking during the Israel-Hamas conflict. He reiterated India’s support for a two-state solution and called for restraint and dialogue. Jaishankar also addressed the Ukraine conflict, urging a return to diplomacy and highlighting the destabilizing global consequences of both conflicts. Read More

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) strategically managed their Rs 55 crore purse at the IPL auction in Jeddah. They secured key players like Devon Conway, Ravichandran Ashwin and Noor Ahmed, supplementing their retained stars including MS Dhoni, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Ravindra Jadeja. CSK also released several players to optimize their squad for the upcoming season.

​ Chennai Super Kings (CSK) strategically managed their Rs 55 crore purse at the IPL auction in Jeddah. They secured key players like Devon Conway, Ravichandran Ashwin and Noor Ahmed, supplementing their retained stars including MS Dhoni, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Ravindra Jadeja. CSK also released several players to optimize their squad for the upcoming season. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) strategically managed their Rs 55 crore purse at the IPL auction in Jeddah. They secured key players like Devon Conway, Ravichandran Ashwin and Noor Ahmed, supplementing their retained stars including MS Dhoni, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Ravindra Jadeja. CSK also released several players to optimize their squad for the upcoming season. Read More

Elon Musk, dressed as Iron Man, jokingly declared on X that he’d use irony to defeat villains, sparking a wave of memes and mixed reactions. His post referenced both Marvel and DC universes, highlighting his playful yet controversial online presence. The incident also recalled Musk’s connection to the Iron Man franchise and his recent political activities, including supporting Donald Trump.

​ Elon Musk, dressed as Iron Man, jokingly declared on X that he’d use irony to defeat villains, sparking a wave of memes and mixed reactions. His post referenced both Marvel and DC universes, highlighting his playful yet controversial online presence. The incident also recalled Musk’s connection to the Iron Man franchise and his recent political activities, including supporting Donald Trump. Elon Musk, dressed as Iron Man, jokingly declared on X that he’d use irony to defeat villains, sparking a wave of memes and mixed reactions. His post referenced both Marvel and DC universes, highlighting his playful yet controversial online presence. The incident also recalled Musk’s connection to the Iron Man franchise and his recent political activities, including supporting Donald Trump. Read More

Violence erupted in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, during a court-ordered survey of a mosque, resulting in three deaths and numerous injuries. A mob clashed with police, who responded with tear gas and lathi charges. Union Minister Giriraj Singh blamed the opposition, comparing the incident to Godhra, while Akhilesh Yadav alleged it was a government-orchestrated riot.

​ Violence erupted in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, during a court-ordered survey of a mosque, resulting in three deaths and numerous injuries. A mob clashed with police, who responded with tear gas and lathi charges. Union Minister Giriraj Singh blamed the opposition, comparing the incident to Godhra, while Akhilesh Yadav alleged it was a government-orchestrated riot. Violence erupted in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, during a court-ordered survey of a mosque, resulting in three deaths and numerous injuries. A mob clashed with police, who responded with tear gas and lathi charges. Union Minister Giriraj Singh blamed the opposition, comparing the incident to Godhra, while Akhilesh Yadav alleged it was a government-orchestrated riot. Read More

Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav accused the Uttar Pradesh government of orchestrating violence in Sambhal to distract from election irregularities. The violence erupted during a court-ordered mosque survey, initially peaceful but escalating when police allegedly used force. Yadav demanded accountability for those responsible, including officials and petitioners, and justice for the victims.

​ Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav accused the Uttar Pradesh government of orchestrating violence in Sambhal to distract from election irregularities. The violence erupted during a court-ordered mosque survey, initially peaceful but escalating when police allegedly used force. Yadav demanded accountability for those responsible, including officials and petitioners, and justice for the victims. Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav accused the Uttar Pradesh government of orchestrating violence in Sambhal to distract from election irregularities. The violence erupted during a court-ordered mosque survey, initially peaceful but escalating when police allegedly used force. Yadav demanded accountability for those responsible, including officials and petitioners, and justice for the victims. Read More

South African all-rounder Marco Jansen secured a lucrative deal of Rs 7 crore with Punjab Kings at the IPL 2025 auction. A three-way bidding war between Punjab, Gujarat Titans, and Mumbai Indians saw Jansen’s base price of 1.25 crore escalate. The 24-year-old, standing tall at 2.06 metres tall.

​ South African all-rounder Marco Jansen secured a lucrative deal of Rs 7 crore with Punjab Kings at the IPL 2025 auction. A three-way bidding war between Punjab, Gujarat Titans, and Mumbai Indians saw Jansen’s base price of 1.25 crore escalate. The 24-year-old, standing tall at 2.06 metres tall. South African all-rounder Marco Jansen secured a lucrative deal of Rs 7 crore with Punjab Kings at the IPL 2025 auction. A three-way bidding war between Punjab, Gujarat Titans, and Mumbai Indians saw Jansen’s base price of 1.25 crore escalate. The 24-year-old, standing tall at 2.06 metres tall. Read More

Krunal Pandya joins Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for a whopping Rs 5.75 crore in the IPL 2025 auction held in Jeddah. RCB won an intense bidding war against Rajasthan Royals to secure the all-rounder’s services. Pandya previously played for Lucknow Super Giants and Mumbai Indians. In his IPL career, spanning 127 matches, Krunal has scored 1,647 runs and taken 76 wickets, underscoring his value as a reliable allrounder.

​ Krunal Pandya joins Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for a whopping Rs 5.75 crore in the IPL 2025 auction held in Jeddah. RCB won an intense bidding war against Rajasthan Royals to secure the all-rounder’s services. Pandya previously played for Lucknow Super Giants and Mumbai Indians. In his IPL career, spanning 127 matches, Krunal has scored 1,647 runs and taken 76 wickets, underscoring his value as a reliable allrounder. Krunal Pandya joins Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for a whopping Rs 5.75 crore in the IPL 2025 auction held in Jeddah. RCB won an intense bidding war against Rajasthan Royals to secure the all-rounder’s services. Pandya previously played for Lucknow Super Giants and Mumbai Indians. In his IPL career, spanning 127 matches, Krunal has scored 1,647 runs and taken 76 wickets, underscoring his value as a reliable allrounder. Read More

Israel and Hezbollah exchanged fire. Israeli jets hit Hezbollah command centers in Beirut. Hezbollah launched rockets into Israel, reaching Tel Aviv. Casualties were reported on both sides. A Lebanese soldier died in an Israeli airstrike. Lebanon’s caretaker PM condemned the violence.

​ Israel and Hezbollah exchanged fire. Israeli jets hit Hezbollah command centers in Beirut. Hezbollah launched rockets into Israel, reaching Tel Aviv. Casualties were reported on both sides. A Lebanese soldier died in an Israeli airstrike. Lebanon’s caretaker PM condemned the violence. Israel and Hezbollah exchanged fire. Israeli jets hit Hezbollah command centers in Beirut. Hezbollah launched rockets into Israel, reaching Tel Aviv. Casualties were reported on both sides. A Lebanese soldier died in an Israeli airstrike. Lebanon’s caretaker PM condemned the violence. Read More

The Supreme Court upheld GRAP-4 restrictions, directing states to utilise labour cess for worker support during the construction ban. It criticized the Delhi government’s non-compliance with truck entry restrictions and instructed CAQM to take action. While allowing physical classes with some relaxations, the court emphasized the need for consistent AQI improvement before further easing GRAP measures.

​ The Supreme Court upheld GRAP-4 restrictions, directing states to utilise labour cess for worker support during the construction ban. It criticized the Delhi government’s non-compliance with truck entry restrictions and instructed CAQM to take action. While allowing physical classes with some relaxations, the court emphasized the need for consistent AQI improvement before further easing GRAP measures. The Supreme Court upheld GRAP-4 restrictions, directing states to utilise labour cess for worker support during the construction ban. It criticized the Delhi government’s non-compliance with truck entry restrictions and instructed CAQM to take action. While allowing physical classes with some relaxations, the court emphasized the need for consistent AQI improvement before further easing GRAP measures. Read More