RCB secure top-two finish as LSG fall short

Bengaluru, (UNI) A breathtaking counter-assault led by skipper Jitesh Sharma (85 not out off 33 balls) powered Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to a dramatic six-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the final league match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) here on Tuesday. Chasing a formidable 228-run target set up by a rejuvenated…

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Anant Nag, Ricky Kej honoured with Padma awards

New Delhi, May 27 (UNI) President Droupadi Murmu, conferred the prestigious Padma Bhushan award to Anant Nag (Art) and Padma Shri awards to Dr. Ricky Gyan Kej (Art), Prashanth Prakash (Trade and Industry), and Dr Venkappa Ambaji Sugatekar (Art) here on Tuesday. Anant Nag is a veteran Kannada film actor known for his versatility and…

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Lallianzuala Chhangte eyes Asian qualification

Kolkata, May 27 (UNI) The AFC Asian Cup is the pinnacle of football in the world’s biggest continent, as Asia’s very best turn up on the grand stage every four years, it presents an opportunity to rub shoulders with them and prove your mettle. Winger Lallianzuala Chhangte’s first experience at the showpiece event was in…

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Sindhu, Prannoy advance in Singapore Open

Singapore, May 27 (UNI) Former world champion P V Sindhu snapped her run of first-round exits with a commanding victory to enter the pre-quarterfinals of the Singapore Badminton Open 2025 women’s singles event here on Tuesday. Sindhu, currently ranked 17th in the world, ousted Canada’s world No 52 Wen Yu Zhang 21-14, 21-9 in just…

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Djokovic angry despite smooth win in his opener

Paris, May 27 (UNI) Despite kick-starting his French Open campaign with a fluent straight set win, top seed Novak Djokovic’s demeanour on court suggested underlying frustrations on Tuesday. Throughout the match against world number 98 Mackenzie Mcdonald, Djokovic exhibited signs of agitation, including gesturing towards his box and displaying visible frustration after certain points. The…

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Sensex crashes over 1000 pts

Mumbai, May 27 (UNI) The BSE Sensex on Tuesday crashed by 1055 pts at 81,121.70 till 1425 hrs on weak global cues. The Nifty too lost 275 pts at 24,726.30. The day opened in red, as the Sensex fell by 138 pts at at 82,038.20. It remained under pressure the whole day because of profit…

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