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Indian boxer Vishvanath Suresh shocked world No. 1 Sanzhar Tashkenbay with a knockout at the Asian Championships, reaching the semifinals. The Chennai-born national champion has risen quickly through strong youth and senior performances. With multiple medals and sharp skills, he has emerged as a promising contender, signaling a bright future for Indian boxing on the global stage.

The incident occurred during the Nemmara-Vallanghi temple festival procession

UDF eyes momentum boost as Congress leader addresses two major rallies in final phase of campaign

Animal Husbandry and Food Safety authorities intensify inspections after 16 deaths linked to ethylene glycol poisoning in Rajamahendravaram; 15 of 705 samples test positive for urea, detergents and maltodextrin

Planters say prices, which remained stable and favourable during the harvesting season from December 2025 to February 2026, began to fall soon after the conflict escalated in March.

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi became the fastest Indian pair to 500 IPL partnership runs, reaching the mark in just 248 balls and breaking Sehwag-Gambhir’s record. Rajasthan Royals, batting first after winning the toss, looked strong. Gujarat Titans, led by Rashid Khan in Shubman Gill’s absence, faced added pressure against the in-form opening duo.

Sameer Rizvi’s explosive 90 powered Delhi Capitals to a five-wicket win over Mumbai Indians, sealing their second straight victory. Despite early struggles, 22-year-old Rizvi. who came out to bat as Impact Sub dominated the chase, overshadowing Suryakumar Yadav’s fifty and guiding Delhi home comfortably.

"Gill has a muscle spasm, hopefully he will be back soon," Rashid Khan said at the toss.

Gujarat Titans missed captain Shubman Gill due to a muscle spasm, with Rashid Khan leading in his absence. Rajasthan Royals, led by Riyan Parag, chose to bat first on a high-scoring pitch. While Rajasthan entered with momentum, Gujarat aimed to recover from a poor start, with added pressure on their batting lineup without Gill.

As America eyes the moon again, UFO interest surges, fueled by Obama's 'real' alien comment and Trump's promise of file releases. Scientists ponder alien judgment of human conflict, while pop culture reflects our own fears. The Pentagon acknowledges UAPs but finds no extraterrestrial link, yet some claim 'nonhuman intelligence' is real, urging transparency.

Artemis II astronauts have surpassed 150,000 miles from Earth, nearing the first crewed lunar flyby in over 50 years. Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen described the translunar injection burn as feeling like 'falling out of the sky.' This historic mission marks a significant step towards future lunar exploration.

The meeting took place after​​ a communication had earlier been sent to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) regarding upcoming bilateral tours and cooperation.

Indian-origin chess talent Bodhana Sivanandan, 11, is now England’s top-rated female chess player with a 2366 FIDE rating, surpassing Lan Yao. She began during lockdown, now ranks 72nd globally, and is a Woman International Master. She beat Mariya Muzychuk and earned praise from former UK Prime Minister and chess officials.

At the Grenke Chess Festival, Alua Nurman took a selfie with Magnus Carlsen before their match. Though he agreed, Carlsen reported it, leading officials to confiscate her phone under strict anti-cheating rules. The game continued normally, with Carlsen winning. A similar incident happened last year, highlighting how strictly chess authorities enforce rules, even in harmless situations like selfies.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused Congress leaders of endangering Indians in the Middle East with their remarks amid the US-Iran conflict. He stated that Congress's statements risk angering Gulf countries, potentially jeopardizing the safety of lakhs of Keralites working there. Modi emphasized his commitment to their security, highlighting India's strong relations with Gulf governments who consider Indians as family.