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Under 'Operation Sindoor,' the Indian Armed Forces executed precise military strikes on terrorist hideouts in Pakistan and PoK, targeting JeM and LeT leaders. The coordinated operation involved the Army, Navy, and Air Force, focusing on infrastructure used for planning attacks against India. The Ministry of Defence emphasized strategic restraint, avoiding Pakistani military facilities.

Mumbai Indians faced a narrow defeat against Gujarat Titans, with captain Hardik Pandya lamenting the costly no-balls bowled by the team. Despite a spirited bowling performance led by Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult, MI fell short while defending a sub-par total of 155/8. Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya described the no-balls bowled by him and his teammates as a "crime" following their three-wicket defeat via the DLS method against Gujarat Titans in a thrilling contest at the Wankhede Stadium.

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India added it has credible leads and evidence pointing towards the clear involvement of Pakistan-based terrorists in the Pahalgam attack

Key projects include towers for gazetted officers, external infra works, nine towers for non-gazetted employees, and constructing 12 additional towers and related amenities

Indian armed forces executed Operation Sindoor, targeting terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir. This action avenged the Pahalgam terror attack. Strikes hit JeM and LeT headquarters, plus Hizbul Mujahideen sites. India used precision munitions and loitering drones. The operation aimed to dismantle terror infrastructure. It signifies a major escalation beyond previous cross-border actions.

The unit is expected to generate employment for 2,000 people, while an additional ₹839 crore will be invested in five ancillary units to manufacture compressors and heat exchangers

Annadanam scheme will be implemented at all 23 major shrines; Naidu suggests setting up ‘Balaji Temple Construction Fund’ to build at least one temple in each constituency

All judicial powers have been vested in the Constitution, and judges are bound to work within that constitutional ambit. Once any of them go beyond it, they may be removed on the grounds of proved misbehaviour, which would include violation of the Constitution

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Stock market today: Indian equity benchmark indices, Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, swung between red and green on Wednesday. VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Limited says, "What stands out in “Operation Sindoor” from the market perspective is its focused and non-escalatory nature.

Singer Rahul Vaidya faced backlash after calling Virat Kohli a "joker" in a video mocking the cricketer's accidental like on actress Avneet Kaur's photo. Vaidya sarcastically blamed Instagram's algorithm, further escalating the situation. After revealing Kohli blocked him, Vaidya's comment about Kohli's fans being "bigger jokers" triggered angry reactions, including personal attacks.

Mr. Majhi said this development will boost regional connectivity, drive economic growth, and make the holy city of Puri more accessible to pilgrims and tourists

Following India's precision strikes on terror bases in Pakistan and PoK, Kunal Ganbote, son of a Pahalgam attack victim, hailed the operation 'Sindoor' as justice. The tri-services operation targeted Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba, aiming to dismantle terror infrastructure linked to the deadly attack that killed 26, including six from Maharashtra.

The Indian Armed Forces on Wednesday launched ‘Operation Sindoor’, hitting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir

With the league stage nearing its end, Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals, and Sunrisers Hyderabad are out of playoff contention. Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Gujarat Titans, and Punjab Kings are likely to advance, while Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals have a chance. Lucknow Super Giants and Kolkata Knight Riders face slim odds, with 16,384 possible result combinations remaining.