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Lucknow Super Giants' captain Rishabh Pant and teammates celebrate the dismissal of Punjab Kings' captain Shreyas Iyer during the Indian Premier League 2026 match between Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh on Sunday, April 19, 2026. (Photo: IANS)

Langer defends decision to send Pooran despite Super Over failure

Lucknow Super Giants head coach Justin Langer defended the decision to send Nicholas Pooran in Sunday’s Super Over against Kolkata Knight Riders, despite the batter’s poor form, after the move backfired in their fifth straight defeat in Indian Premier League 2026.

Haryana passes Clerical Services (Recruitment and Conditions of Service) Bill 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday underscored the economic and strategic significance of the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA), stating that the pact would eliminate tariffs on Indian exports, strengthen labour-intensive sectors, and create new avenues for students and skilled professionals while ensuring robust protection for sensitive domestic industries such as agriculture and dairy.

Chennai Super Kings' player MS Dhoni

Fleming explains Dhoni’s injury setback and return delay

Five-time IPL title-holders Chennai Super Kings are still waiting for former skipper MS Dhoni to return to action, and the delay has come down to a setback in his recovery from a calf injury during a pre-season practice match.

Bull symbol with rising graph indicating stock market rally in Sensex and Nifty

Markets rebound strongly after three-day losing streak; Sensex gains over 600 points

The Indian stock market rebounded on Monday after three sessions of losses. At the close, the Sensex settled 639.42 points, or 0.83 per cent higher, at 77,303.63, while the broader Nifty climbed to 24,092.70, up 194.75 points, or 0.81 per cent. The Indian rupee also ended higher at 94.19 per dollar on Monday, compared to Friday’s close of 94.25.