Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) created IPL history on Tuesday night with a thrilling six-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), scripting an unbeaten away record in the 2025 season a first in the league’s history under the traditional home-and-away format. Stand-in skipper Jitesh Sharma led the charge with a sensational unbeaten 85, helping RCB pull off their highest-ever successful run chase in the IPL and the third-highest in tournament history. They chased down a daunting 228

Virat Kohli has etched his name deeper into Indian Premier League (IPL) history by becoming the first-ever batter to score over 9000 runs for a single team in Men’s T20 cricket. Representing Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Kohli reached the landmark during his match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2025, achieving the feat when he crossed 24 runs. The milestone also included a brisk half-century in 27 balls, ultimately ending his innings at 54. Kohli now stands at 9004 runs

The Trump administration has ordered US consulates worldwide to pause new student visa interviews, as reported by Politico. This directive comes as part of a broader effort to implement social media vetting for all foreign students applying to study in the United States. The move is expected to create significant delays in visa processing and could also put a financial strain on US universities that depend heavily on international student enrolment. According to documents signe

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan is taking a firm stance on improving the cinema-going experience in the state. In a strong statement released to the public, he criticized the Telugu film industry’s associations for not engaging with the state government even a year after its formation. His concerns were voiced during a review meeting with Cinematography Minister Kandula Durgesh and officials, where he addressed several long-standing issues including theatre maintenance

Actor and politician Kamal Haasan has found himself at the center of a heated linguistic controversy after stating that the Kannada language was "born out of Tamil." The remark, made during the audio launch of his upcoming film Thug Life in Chennai, has angered several pro-Kannada groups and political leaders in Karnataka, sparking protests, threats of boycott, and demands for an apology. While introducing veteran Kannada actor Shivarajkumar at the event, Haasan p

Despite a significant investment of $350,000, a recent study funded by the city of San Jose to explore community-based alternatives for addressing domestic violence has come up short on actionable solutions. The city had initially allocated $400,000 for the research project titled “Community-Led Solutions to Domestic Violence,” which was aimed at developing methods to support survivors without involving law enforcement. The study, released on May 20, was conducted by a nonprofit o

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and Telugu Desam Party (TDP) president N Chandrababu Naidu kickstarted the party’s annual Mahanadu conclave in Kadapa with a powerful speech outlining the party’s legacy, achievements, and futuristic vision for the state and the nation. Speaking on the first day of the three-day event, Naidu highlighted the TDP's pivotal role in influencing national policy and setting benchmarks in welfare, reforms, and development. Addressing a massive

Legendary rock musician and wrestling theme composer Rick Derringer has died, marking a sorrowful moment for fans of both classic rock and professional wrestling. Derringer was best known to wrestling audiences for his unforgettable contribution to the 1985 WWF The Wrestling Album, where he composed and performed “Real American.” Though originally intended for the tag team of Mike Rotundo and Barry Windham, the song gained worldwide recognition as the entrance theme for none other

Communities across Central Texas gathered this Memorial Day weekend to honor and remember the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the United States. Ceremonies in Austin, Pflugerville, and Round Rock served as powerful reminders of the cost of freedom and the enduring legacy of fallen service members. In East Austin, the Thankful Hubbard Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) and the Patrick Henry Chapter of the So

A tragic incident in Morrow County, Ohio has left a community in mourning after a sheriff’s deputy was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance on Monday evening. The call originated from the 100 block of County Road 26 in Marengo, where deputies were dispatched following reports of a domestic situation. Upon arriving at the scene, a confrontation quickly escalated into a shooting that left one deputy mortally wounded. According to officials, the deputy was

A tragic hit-and-run boating incident at Grapevine Lake, Texas, has claimed the life of 18-year-old Ava Renee Moore, who was kayaking when she was struck by a jet ski on Sunday evening, May 25, 2025. According to officials, first responders from Grapevine Fire Department arrived near Oak Grove Park around 5:20 p.m., where Moore was found unresponsive with severe head trauma. She was rushed to a nearby hospital but succumbed to her injuries shortly after. Investigators report that tw

Six Flags Great America has officially launched daily operations for the summer season in Gurnee, signaling the return of nonstop excitement and anticipation for visitors of all ages. With the park now open seven days a week, guests are preparing for one of the most highly awaited ride debuts in recent memory: the Wrath of Rakshasa roller coaster, which opens to the public on Saturday, May 31. This major new addition marks the 15th roller coaster at the park and brings with it a u

If you retired from Central Government service on or before March 31, 2025, or are the legally wedded spouse of such a retiree, you may be eligible for significant financial benefits under the recently launched Unified Pension Scheme (UPS). The deadline to claim these benefits is June 30, 2025, as announced by the National Pension System (NPS) Trust. Launched on April 1, 2025, the UPS is designed to supplement the pension income of retired Central Government employees and their spou

Tech giant IBM has laid off approximately 8,000 employees, with a significant portion of the job cuts reportedly targeting the company’s Human Resources (HR) department. The sweeping layoffs are believed to be directly tied to IBM’s increased adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in its internal operations. The announcement comes shortly after reports revealed that IBM had already replaced 200 HR roles with AI agents capable of automating tasks such as sorting informa

Memorial Day weekend, often seen as the ceremonial start of summer, took a violent turn in Seaside Heights as large crowds overwhelmed the boardwalk, resulting in a series of troubling incidents. Authorities confirmed that 73 people were arrested over the course of the holiday weekend, including both adults and juveniles, with several arrests tied to unruly and disorderly behavior. The weekend also saw three separate stabbing incidents. On Saturday evening around 8 p.m., a 21-year

President Donald Trump commemorated Memorial Day by honoring the service and sacrifice of America’s fallen military personnel during a solemn ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. Standing before a crowd gathered at the hallowed site, Trump delivered a passionate and emotional speech, describing the fallen as “great, great warriors” and “America’s best and bravest.” His tribute was marked by reverence, personal stories of heroism, and a brief moment of poli

A new 2025 report from personal finance platform WalletHub confirms what many California residents already suspect: owning a home in the Golden State is becoming increasingly unattainable. In fact, nine out of the top ten least affordable cities for homebuyers in the U.S. are located in California. At the bottom of the list is Santa Barbara, which ranked 300th out of 300 cities studied, making it the least affordable city in the country. Other California cities in the bottom 10 include Santa

  A new affordable housing project is in the pipeline for downtown Sunnyvale, but not all local residents are welcoming the idea. The city is planning to build 126 affordable apartments at 295 South Mathilda Avenue, a 1.04-acre city-owned parcel, in collaboration with MidPen Housing. While city officials and developers see this as a necessary step toward solving the region’s affordable housing crisis, some neighbors, particularly those living in nearby single-family homes

In a heartbreaking incident that has sent shockwaves across the country, seven members of a family from Dehradun were found dead inside a car parked in Panchkula, Haryana late Monday night. Police officials suspect a mass suicide triggered by deep financial distress. The deceased have been identified as Praveen Mittal, 42, along with his elderly parents, wife, and three young children two daughters and a son. The family had reportedly traveled from Dehradun to Panchkula to attend a

In a bold and direct message during his speech in Bhuj, Gujarat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a powerful warning to Pakistan, urging its people to reject terrorism or face dire consequences. His comments, laced with strong nationalistic sentiment, emphasized India’s firm stance against terrorism and highlighted the contrasting trajectories of India and Pakistan in terms of development and global standing. “Live a peaceful life, eat your roti... or else, my bull