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The central government has expressed concern that banned online real-money gaming platforms may attempt to re-enter the Indian market by presenting themselves as e-sports platforms. The move comes amid stricter regulations aimed at curbing gambling-like activities in the digital gaming sector.
In a bottom-of-the-table thriller at the Ekana Stadium, Kolkata Knight Riders edged out Lucknow Super Giants in a high-stakes Super Over finish on Sunday, April 26, 2026. After a massive batting collapse left KKR at 93/7, Rinku Singh played a lone hand with a breathtaking 83 off 51 balls*, including four consecutive sixes in the final over, to post 155. LSG seemed destined for defeat until Mohammed Shami struck a dramatic last-ball six to tie the game. However, the tie-breaker belonged to Sunil Narine, who conceded just one run while taking two wickets in the Super Over. Rinku Singh then iced the game with a first-ball boundary, handing LSG their fifth consecutive loss and keeping KKR’s slim playoff hopes alive.
With the death of Raghu Rai, the country has lost one of its most influential visual storytellers. His portraits reflected the aesthetics he had perfected over the decades.
The viral effect of the cricket and Bollywood took an interesting turn this week, as the Enforcement Directorate (ED) sent summons to some of the most recognizable faces in India. Cricket and actor Sonu Sood, former cricketers Robin Uthappa and Yuvraj Singh have been requested to meet investigators in a case into money laundering related to the online betting site 1xBet.
Robert Redford, Hollywood icon and Oscar-winning actor, is dead aged 89. His publicist Cindi Berger stated that he died on a peaceful day in his home in Sundance, in the mountains of Utah, on September 16, 2025, and was surrounded by loved ones.
Following the exit of Dream11 as the Indian cricket team’s jersey sponsor, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday confirmed Apollo Tyres as the new lead sponsor of Team India.
Anuparna Roy, a gifted filmmaker hailing from Purulia, West Bengal, has made history by being the first Indian director to receive the Best Director Award in the Orizzonti section of the 82nd Venice Film Festival.
In a nail-biting game that kept all on the edge of their seats, India defeated Korea in the eagerly anticipated hockey final.
Audience rose to its feet and not many eyes were dry when The Voice of Hind Rajab was screened at the ongoing Venice Film Festival.
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