Lucknow Super Giants began IPL 2026 with a six-wicket loss to Delhi Capitals, exposing batting frailties as they were bowled out for 141. Owner Sanjiv Goenka’s intense on-field discussion with captain Rishabh Pant after the match drew comparisons to a similar incident last season. Pant’s decision to open the batting also came under scrutiny following
Demand for OpenAI shares has reportedly cooled on the secondary market, with investors showing more interest in rival Anthropic. Despite OpenAI’s massive fundraising, buyers are flocking to Anthropic, citing a better risk-reward profile. This shift comes as both companies restrict direct share trading, leading to alternative avenues for investors.
A social media spat erupted between Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals after KL Rahul’s golden duck. LSG’s subtle jab was met with a sharp retort from DC, highlighting their winning streak. On the field, DC clinched a six-wicket victory, with Sameer Rizvi’s unbeaten 70 sealing the win and the banter.
Domestic airfares may see relief as oil companies limited aviation fuel price hikes to 25%, with the government warning of intervention against unreasonable fare increases. However, international tickets to western destinations are expected to rise further due to longer flight routes, as jet fuel prices have more than doubled.
Fakhar Zaman faces a two-match ban in the Pakistan Super League for allegedly altering the ball’s condition. The Pakistan Cricket Board confirmed the punishment. Fakhar denies the charges and has formally challenged the suspension. This incident adds to the Lahore Qalandars’ recent off-field issues, including fines for captain Shaheen Shah Afridi and bowler Naseem Shah.
Two men hurled a hand grenade at the Punjab BJP office in Chandigarh, causing a low-intensity explosion in a parking lot. CCTV footage captured the suspects, and a separatist group claimed responsibility, though police are investigating. The incident has sparked a security alert and political accusations.
Oil markets experienced significant volatility following President Trump’s address. Initially dropping, prices surged after Trump urged other nations to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing Iran’s weakened state and military setbacks. The speech outlined US objectives and suggested alternative fuel sources.
President Trump announced Operation Epic Fury is nearing completion, stating the Iran conflict will end within two to three weeks. He advised nations facing oil crises to purchase from the US or seize oil from the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing Iran’s untrustworthiness and its history of attacks.
Anthropic accidentally leaked source code for its Claude Code AI, revealing proprietary techniques and tools. This “human error” allows competitors to copy features and hackers to find vulnerabilities. The leak occurred during a GitHub upload, and despite takedown requests, the code is circulating and being adapted.
