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Rajasthan Royals rode a whirlwind 80-run opening partnership between Yashasvi Jaiswal (77 not out off 32) and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (39 off 14) to outbat Mumbai Indians by 27 runs in a rain-curtailed match 13 of Indian Premier League 2026, at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Tuesday (April 8). The match was reduced to 11 overs a side and RR's young opening duo came all guns blazing against a shell-shocked MI bowling, with Sooryavanshi smashing pace maestro Jasprit Bumrah for six off the latter's first ball. The Royals posted a 150-run total and in response, Mumbai could only get to 123 for nine.

BY Photo Webdesk 7 April 2026

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BY Photo Webdesk 7 April 2026

As the LPG crisis deepens, Delhi is witnessing a growing exodus of migrant workers from Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan, forced to return to their hometowns. With no means to afford accommodation or food, many say they have reached a dead end. Gas cylinders, priced at up to ₹400 per kg, are far beyond their reach. Workers have also raised concerns over the lack of government response, questioning whether any emergency reserves exist for situations like this. “The government should have had some emergency stock ready. This is what they're supposed to do as leaders. This reminds me of COVID-19,” said Sarvesh, sitting on the platform at Anand Vihar Railway Station as he waited for his train home.

BY Photo Webdesk 7 April 2026

BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee are engaged in a prestige battle in Bhabanipur. Once a bastion of a consolidated Bengali ‘bhadralok’ vote, the entry of Suvendu Adhikari, the state’s Leader of Opposition, into her home turf has undoubtedly raised the stakes. Here is a glimpse of the sights, sounds and smells from the campaign trail

BY Photo Webdesk 7 April 2026

Cleveland Cavaliers defeated Memphis Grizzlies 142-126 in a high-scoring contest, overcoming an early deficit to secure their 50th win of the season. Evan Mobley led the charge with 24 points, while Dennis Schroder added a double-double with 22 points and 11 assists as Cleveland dominated the middle quarters. Memphis had started strongly and even matched the NBA record with 29 three-pointers, with Olivier-Maxence Prosper scoring 24 and strong bench contributions coming from Dariq Whitehead and Adama Bal. However, the Cavaliers’ depth and a decisive third-quarter surge turned the game in their favour, as they pulled away late to seal a comfortable win.

BY Photo Webdesk 7 April 2026

Denver Nuggets edged past Portland Trail Blazers 137-132 in a thrilling overtime contest, overturning a big deficit to seal the win. Nikola Jokic led the way with a dominant triple-double, 35 points, 14 rebounds, and 13 assists, while Aaron Gordon added 23 points, including crucial late baskets that forced overtime and swung momentum in Denver’s favour. Portland had looked in control for most of the game, even leading by double digits late, with Toumani Camara starring with 30 points and the team knocking down a franchise-record 25 three-pointers. However, the Nuggets finished stronger, outscoring the Blazers in overtime to complete a comeback win and strengthen their position in the Western Conference standings.

BY Photo Webdesk 7 April 2026

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Arsenal prepare for a tough away fixture in the UEFA Champions League 2025-26 Quarter-final first leg as they take on Sporting Lisbon on Tuesday, April 7. The Gunners come into this fixture on the back of a disappointing 1-2 loss at the hands of Southampton in the FA Cup. AFC boss Mikel Arteta acknowledged his team is going through its first tough period of the season after being stunned by second-tier Southampton in the FA Cup quarterfinals, two weeks after losing in the final of the English League Cup. However, the Gunners were boosted by the return of Declan Rice, Leandro Trossard and Jurrien Timber amongst others as they look to revive their silverware hopes.

BY Photo Webdesk 7 April 2026

Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings shared a point apiece after rain forced the abandonment of their Indian Premier League 2026 match at the Eden Gardens on Monday (April 6). KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane won the toss and opted to bat, but his team suffered a setback in just the second over as Australian seamer Xavier Bartlett dismissed opener Finn Allen (6) and Cameron Green (4), leaving the hosts struggling at 16 for two. Rahane (8 not out) and wicketkeeper-batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi (7 not out) were attempting to stabilise the innings when rain halted the play at 25 for two after just 3.4 overs. Incessant downpour and the subsequent wet outfield meant no more play was possible, and KKR secured their first point after back-to-back losses.

BY Photo Webdesk 6 April 2026

The walls of West Bengal are witnessing their own political theatre as poems, couplets, limericks and a splash of colours define the visual tussle between the camps. Kids throng the corners as buckets of wall paint line the pavement. Political graffiti in Bengal hold their fair share of stories, of artists, electoral promises honoured and broken, caricatures mirroring reality, identity and linguistic issues at the very fore.

BY Photo Webdesk 6 April 2026