Punjab Kings spinner Yuzvendra Chahal is facing controversy after a video clip surfaced online, allegedly showing him vaping on a team flight. The footage, reportedly from a travel vlog by Arshdeep Singh, has sparked reactions due to India’s strict vaping regulations. The incident occurred during the team’s journey to Hyderabad for an IPL match.
Operation Sindoor, a year after its execution, is remembered as India’s firm response to terrorism, marked by precision strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan. This high-tech military action showcased India’s advanced arsenal, including Rafale jets, SCALP missiles, and loitering munitions, demonstrating a shift towards modern, precision warfare.
Former India cricketer Atul Wassan has accused new head coach Gautam Gambhir of being a “bully” with an “my way or the highway” approach, stemming from his Delhi cricket days. While Gambhir has achieved white-ball success, India’s Test form has declined, raising questions about his confrontational coaching style’s suitability.
Virat Kohli and the cricket fraternity mourned the untimely demise of former Punjab cricketer Amanpreet Singh Gill, who passed away at 36. Gill, an ex-India U-19 pacer, represented Punjab and was part of the inaugural IPL season with Kings XI Punjab. Tributes poured in from former teammates and the Punjab Cricket Association.
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The United States has stepped up efforts to restrict Iranian oil exports, a major source of revenue for Tehran. Late last month, the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control imposed sanctions on Hengli, targeting one of the most prominent and well-connected companies in China’s large crude-processing sector.
Operation Sindoor, launched in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, demonstrated India’s ‘Atmanirbhar’ capability as a force multiplier, with over 65% of defense equipment now domestically manufactured. Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai highlighted the operation’s success in achieving objectives through a calibrated, decisive response without escalating into prolonged conflict, underscoring multi-agency coordination and intelligence dominance.
BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh has sent a legal notice to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. The notice demands an apology for Mann’s remarks allegedly linking the BJP to recent blast incidents in Punjab. Chugh accuses Mann of tarnishing the BJP’s reputation. The notice warns of legal action if Mann fails to comply within
