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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.
India defeated Australia by 48 runs in the fourth T20I to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series here on Thursday.Asked to bat, India scored 167 for 8 with skipper Shubman Gill top scoring with a 46. Abhishek Sharma (28), Shivam Dube (22) and skipper Suryakumar Yadav (20) also made useful contributions.
Washington Sundar enhanced his reputation as a T20 hitter with India batting in top gear through the innings to comfortably chase down a target of 187 for a series levelling five-wicket win over Australia here on Sunday. This is the first time that Australia have lost a T20 International at the Ninja Oval, earlier known as Bellerive Oval.
India captain Harmanpreet Kaur was at a loss for words after her team stormed into the Women’s ODI World Cup final but she did make a point to say that the players have already set their sights on the summit clash and are determined to give their best against first-timers South Africa.Jemimah Rodrigues played the innings of her life, smashing an unbeaten century as India chased down a record 339-run target to beat defending champions Australia by five wickets in the semifinal here on Thursday.
In a major decision that could redefine India’s media scenario, the central government is set to raise advertisement prices for print media by 26 percent. This is to be complemented with key changes in the Television Rating Point (TRP) system, a much-discussed metric for gauging the popularity of television shows and fueling advertising revenue.
Matthew Short and Cooper Connolly struck fluent fifties as Australia clinched the three-match ODI series with a convincing two-wicket win over India in the second game, here on Thursday.
Veteran actor Asrani, who cemented a special place in the hearts of audiences through his portrayal of the eccentric jailer in Sholay and best known for his comic roles, passed away in a hospital here on Monday, his manager said
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