Times of India

On whether 155 was a competitive total, Axar said, "Yes obviously. The wicket the way played in the first innings, we felt that 155 was a really good score on the board. But I felt that we played with 8 batters, so we were 10-15 runs short."

Authorities in Dehradun have made a significant arrest, capturing a man from Amritsar who reportedly tricked a Congress functionary into handing over Rs 25 lakh by masquerading as an aide to Rahul Gandhi, promising a high-ranking party role in return. Drawing on insights from MyNeta.

Bumrah has gone at an economy rate of 8.89 and has an average of 109.67 this season.

Palantir CEO Alex Karp urges AI companies to abandon "AI slop" and focus on functional software services, citing the company's significant growth driven by demand for its platform. He contrasts Palantir's "actual results" rooted in data with low-quality AI content, emphasizing the platform's impact on essential infrastructure and the battlefield.

Veteran film producer RB Choudary has died in a fatal car crash near Udaipur on Tuesday. Reports suggest the accident took place around 3 pm. The exact cause of the crash and the condition of others involved are yet to be confirmed. Condolences have begun pouring in from across the film fraternity. Superstar Rajinikanth also mourned his demise.

Veteran actor Surendra Pal reminisced about his strong bond with Mukesh Khanna, praising his natural acting talent and passion. Pal revealed he actively pursued the role of Tamraj Kilvish in Shaktimaan, undergoing significant physical transformation. He dismissed rumors of a rift, citing health reasons for leaving the character, and emphasized their mutual respect and dedication.

India’s higher education expansion looks impressive on paper: more students, more colleges, more seats. But behind the growth story sits a stubborn faculty shortage that exposes a deeper fault line. Recruitment delays, state-level bottlenecks, contractual hiring and weak academic infrastructure are leaving classrooms overcrowded and teachers stretched, raising a sharper question: Is access expanding faster than education itself?

A significant offseason transfer that the Edmonton Oilers may consider undertaking following another disastrous playoff performance includes St. Louis Blues forward Jordan Kyrou. As trade rumor columns keep revisiting the possibility of matching the talented winger with Edmonton due to the fact that scoring depth issues in the team are a concern. The recent slump in production by Kyrou and the offensive needs by Edmonton might result in one of the biggest NHL narratives of the offseason.

TVK chief Vijay will be sworn in as Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister on May 7, securing 108 seats. Despite falling short of a majority, the party plans to seek support from smaller allies to form the government. Vijay has received congratulations from Rahul Gandhi and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressing commitment to public welfare and state progress.

James Harrison, dubbed the 'man with the golden arm,' donated plasma over 1,100 times, saving an estimated 2.4 million Australian babies. His rare antibodies produced a vital treatment preventing Rhesus disease, a dangerous pregnancy complication. Harrison's lifelong commitment, starting at 18, ensured generations of healthy births, transforming a once deadly condition.

Coinbase is cutting about 14% of its global workforce, impacting around 700 jobs. This move is driven by the evolving role of artificial intelligence in operations and ongoing crypto market fluctuations. The company aims to streamline its structure and enhance efficiency. Restructuring is expected to conclude by the second quarter of 2026.

World No. 1 and five-time world Magnus Carlsen suffered his first classical chess defeat in nearly a year after losing to Jorden van Foreest at the TePe Sigeman & Co Tournament 2026 in Malmo. Carlsen had remained unbeaten since his loss to D Gukesh in 2025. Arjun Erigaisi stayed unbeaten after drawing with Nodirbek Abdusattorov.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced the team on Monday. Babar Azam was named captain after leading Peshawar Zalmi to the title and performing well with the bat.