Shreyas Iyer’s spectacular mid-air relay catch wowed fans and drew viral reactions from teammates. Despite a strong century from Quinton de Kock, Iyer and Prabhsimran Singh’s consecutive half-centuries powered Punjab Kings to a seven-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians, propelling PBKS to the top of the table.
India’s smartphone market faces its worst start in six years, with a 3% shipment drop in Q1 2026. Rising component and energy costs are pushing phone prices up, impacting the crucial sub-Rs 15,000 segment. While premium devices show resilience, the mass market is weakening, signaling a tougher period ahead for the industry.
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor criticized the proposed delimitation exercise as “political demonetisation,” arguing that linking women’s reservation to constituency redrawing and census data unnecessarily complicates a widely supported reform. He urged immediate implementation of women’s reservation, warning that delimitation could disrupt federalism and political power balances.
US Navy forces, aboard the USS Michael Murphy, diverted a merchant vessel in the Gulf of Oman to enforce restrictions on Iran’s maritime routes. This operation, involving over 10,000 personnel and multiple naval assets, aims to sustain maritime enforcement in regional waters.
India’s Air Force is enhancing its offensive capabilities by seeking drones deployable from helicopters and loitering munitions from transport aircraft. These advanced systems, capable of various missions including electronic warfare and target acquisition, aim to free up fighter jets and counter adversaries effectively. Similar initiatives are underway globally, highlighting a significant shift in future warfare
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Prabhsimran Singh has been part of Punjab Kings, earlier Kings XI Punjab, since 2019, when the IPL franchise splurged Rs 4.8 crore on the youngster. Over the last few seasons, the hard-hitting batter has found consistency, with Ricky Ponting playing a big role in it.
The Supreme Court denied Congress leader Pawan Khera’s request for extended transit anticipatory bail, impacting his efforts to secure protection before an Assam court. This follows the apex court’s stay on a Telangana High Court order, raising concerns about “forum shopping” as the FIR originated in Assam. Khera can still seek bail in Assam.
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