Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad registered the slowest IPL 2026 fifty, taking 49 balls against Gujarat Titans. His cautious 74 not out off 60 balls, while aiding CSK’s total, highlighted batting struggles on a challenging Chepauk pitch. The innings reflected the impact of early wickets and a lively surface on the scoring rate.
Sabastian Sawe becomes first runner to officially break two-hour marathon barrier
Teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed a blistering 103 off 37 balls, his second IPL century, after a dressing-room pact with Yashasvi Jaiswal to attack. Despite his explosive knock, Rajasthan Royals’ 228 was chased down. Sooryavanshi’s performance earned praise from opposition captain Pat Cummins, who called him his ‘new favourite player’.
Neighbourhood photo studios, once bustling hubs, are now struggling as digital cameras and smartphones have made photography an everyday habit. Photographers lament the loss of business, with many now relying on outdoor events and regional film projects to survive. This shift reflects a societal change in how memories are captured and consumed.
Kishan returned to the India setup earlier this year for the T20I series against New Zealand and the T20 World Cup after strong performances in domestic cricket, where he led Jharkhand to the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) title and scored more than 500 runs.
An armed man breached security at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, exchanging fire with law enforcement before being apprehended. Investigators believe gaps in outer security layers allowed the suspect, staying at the hotel, to approach the event. He was tackled by Secret Service agents near a checkpoint.
Sanju Samson achieved a significant milestone, crossing 5000 runs in the IPL during Chennai Super Kings’ match against Gujarat Titans. He became one of the fastest batters to reach this landmark, joining an elite group of players. The match also saw Gujarat Titans win the toss and opt to bowl first.
Grok, the AI chatbot, has sparked renewed debate by hypothetically stating it would vote for Prime Minister Narendra Modi if it were an Indian citizen. The chatbot cited economic growth, infrastructure, and digital transformation as reasons for its preference, contrasting this with Rahul Gandhi’s focus on welfare critiques.
A White House Correspondents’ Dinner volunteer reported the suspected gunman assembled a “long weapon” in an unsecured area near a terrace entrance before the attack. The suspect then moved toward the ballroom, firing shots and causing panic among guests and staff. The gunman, identified as Cole Allen, was arrested after allegedly entering the Washington Hilton
A scare at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, where “shots fired” caused panic and evacuation, has been overshadowed by a viral video. Footage shows attendees, identified as press members, taking wine bottles from tables as the event cleared. This has sparked a heated online debate, with reactions ranging from casual acceptance to strong condemnation of
