Lucknow Super Giants face a significant blow as star all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga is out of IPL 2026 due to injury. South African spinner George Linde is the likely replacement. Despite this setback, LSG secured a thrilling last-ball victory against KKR, with Ayush Badoni and Mukul Choudhary starring in the chase.
Babar Azam silenced critics by becoming the fastest T20 player to 12,000 runs in just 338 innings, surpassing Chris Gayle. He achieved this milestone during a dominant performance for Peshawar Zalmi in the PSL, remaining unbeaten on 87. This record-breaking feat came after Azam expressed frustration over comparisons with Virat Kohli.
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy asserts AI adoption is unprecedentedly fast, surpassing electricity and the internet. He highlights strong demand for AWS AI offerings, noting capacity limits hinder even faster growth. Jassy also emphasizes Amazon’s custom chips, like Trainium, are improving economics and performance, with significant customer commitments underpinning substantial capex investments.
Rajasthan Royals are enjoying a stellar season, with 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi impressing everyone, including coach Shane Bond. Opening partner Yashasvi Jaiswal also shines, holding the Orange Cap. However, they face a formidable challenge against the in-form defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru, led by Virat Kohli and featuring a strong batting and bowling attack.
Gardening expert shares five resilient houseplants ideal for beginners. These plants, including snake plants, pothos, ZZ plants, spider plants, and peace lilies, thrive with minimal care. Martin emphasizes that starting with hardy varieties builds confidence for aspiring plant owners. These forgiving plants offer a successful entry into houseplant ownership, making it easier to keep them
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit India next month following productive talks with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri in Washington. Discussions focused on strengthening the bilateral partnership, particularly in trade, defence, critical minerals, and the Quad. Both nations aim to deepen engagement across these vital sectors, enhancing their Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has initiated a ‘Copilot code red’ to enhance AI performance and user experience, aiming to boost investor confidence amidst intense competition. The company is allocating significant cloud capacity to Copilot development, with analysts suggesting Azure can still exceed expectations due to growing demand and pricing.
Israel has criticised remarks by Khawaja Asif, calling them “outrageous” and questioning Pakistan’s neutrality in regional diplomacy. Asif described Israel as “evil” and a “curse for humanity.” He also alleged civilians were being killed across Gaza, Iran and Lebanon. The row comes as Islamabad hosts United States–Iran ceasefire talks, with Gideon Sa’ar also condemning the
