Twitter bans over 5 lakh accounts in India, here’s why

Elon Musk’s X platform banned over 5 lakh Indian accounts for violating policies, including promoting terrorism and child sexual exploitation. Users should avoid violating policies to prevent account suspension. Elon Musk’s social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), has banned over 5 lakh accounts in India. Reuters has reported that these accounts were banned for violating…

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96-year-old CD Gopinath, India’s oldest-living cricketer, passes away in Chennai | Cricket News

MUMBAI: 96-year-old CD Gopinath passed away in Chennai on Thursday. Hailing from Chennai (formerly Madras), Chingleput Doraikannu (CD) Gopinath, who played eight Tests between 1951-60, was previously India’s oldest living cricketer. Gopinath was the last survivor of India’s first-ever Test win, over England, at Madras in 1952.Following his demise, former India, Mumbai, and Maharashtra wicketkeeper-batter…

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To remove residual colonial dress customs, Army brings in Bandis, battle jackets; use of swords limited, archaic terminology like ‘Royal’ dropped

NEW DELHI: In a significant move aimed at reinforcing an indigenous identity in the force, Indian Army has introduced ‘Army Uniforms–2026’, a revised dress regulation booklet that progressively removes residual colonial-era practices, terminology and non-essential accoutrements.The booklet has done away with the mandatory carrying of swords by Reviewing Officers and the use of pouch belts…

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Ipl 2026: IPL 2026 security scare: 240 CCTV cameras sabotaged during RCB vs GT match | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: In a shocking development, the CCTV surveillance system at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium was damaged on the day of the IPL 2026 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans on April 24, according to a report by Deccan Herald.The report stated that more than 240 cameras were found non-functional, disrupting surveillance across…

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‘Lesser mortals lose confidence easily’: Manjrekar draws Virat Kohli-Sachin Tendulkar parallel after dismissal | Cricket News

Sanjay Manjrekar, Virat Kohli Royal Challengers Bengaluru lost by nine runs to Lucknow Super Giants through the DLS method in their Indian Premier League 2026 match at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on Thursday.One of the key moments of the match was the dismissal of Virat Kohli. LSG pacer Prince Yadav bowled a 140.4 kmph inswinging…

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‘Hinduism is demonic’: Far-right influencers Joel Webbon and Alex Stein face massive trolling online for comments on Hindus in viral clip | World News

For decades, the United States has been the cultural and economic epicentre of the global village. However, that influence is currently being leveraged to broadcast a rising anti-Indian sentiment. From online posts to religious pastors, everyone in the country has jumped on the anti-Indian and anti-Hindu bandwagon for clout, inciting fears of the community and…

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Sebi proposes relief for road InvITs, may allow maintenance debt to be added back in cash flow calculations

Market regulator Sebi on Monday proposed allowing Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) in the roads sector to add back certain major maintenance expenses funded through external debt while calculating Net Distributable Cash Flow (NDCF), a move aimed at addressing industry concerns over lower distributable cash.The proposal follows representations from the Bharat InvITs Association (BIA), which sought…

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Heathrow hit by Iran war: Passenger traffic drops 5% in April, Middle East traffic plunges over 50%

Britain’s Heathrow Airport London’s Heathrow Airport experienced a sharp decline in passenger traffic in April, with the ongoing Iran conflict leading to disruptions across global aviation networks.The UK’s busiest airport said around 6.7 million passengers travelled through its terminals during the month — a 5 per cent decline compared to the same period last year,…

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‘I don’t mind a bit of pressure’: ‘Calm’ Cooper Connolly announces arrival | Cricket News

Punjab Kings’ Cooper Connolly celebrates his half-century. (ANI Photo) NEW CHANDIGARH: He woke up in the morning with nerves on Tuesday. “Which I was really happy about,” Cooper Connolly said after leading Punjab Kings to a three-wicket win over Gujarat Titans.For Connolly, it wasn’t the nerves, but the “happiness” about having them. That small detail…

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