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As speculation continues around who will lead Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026, MS Dhoni has dropped a major hint by confirming Ruturaj Gaikwad’s return and outlining the team’s roadmap. While not directly addressing the captaincy, Dhoni’s praise for Gaikwad and remarks about CSK’s batting order suggest that the young opener could have a key leadership role in the upcoming season. He also shared his thoughts on the team’s recent struggles and admitted that the franchise is “slightly worried” about their batting going into the next IPL season. Speaking at a private event, Dhoni acknowledged the importance of having a…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the much-awaited 19.15-km Yellow Line of Namma Metro, connecting RV Road to Bommasandra, and lay the foundation stone for the 44.65-km Phase-3 expansion of the Bengaluru Metro on August 10.ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO The Yellow Line, built at a cost of Rs 5,056.99 crore, features 16 stations and is expected to significantly ease traffic congestion, especially at the infamously congested Silk Board Junction. The line is estimated to cater to nearly eight lakh commuters daily, offering major connectivity between key residential and industrial corridors in southern Bengaluru and Electronic City respectively. In addition, the…

ICC Hall of Famer and Chennai Super Kings player MS Dhoni stated that the batting order of the franchise is sorted as the team skipper, Ruturaj Gaikwad, will be returning after recovering from injury. In the IPL 2025, an injury put an end to Gaikwad’s season, as he made 122 runs in five matches, averaging 24.40, with two half-centuries. Not only was Gaikwad inconsistent, but he could win only one out of five matches during the season. Speaking during the event, Dhoni said, “I think our batting order is quite sorted as of now. Gaikwad will be coming back; he…

Sunil Gavaskar and Shubman Gill shared a heartwarming moment after the conclusion of Day 3 of the fifth Test between India and England at the Kennington Oval in London. The legendary India batter, currently serving as a commentator for the series, presented Gill with a memorable gift. Gavaskar handed over a shirt and a signed cap to the India Test captain. The gesture was accompanied by a special message. “This is a little cap, which I give to very few people with my signature,” said Gavaskar as he passed it to Shubman. A wholesome moment between Shubman Gill &…

Kannadiga Sanjeev’s luxury Lamborghini catches fire mid-traffic in Bengaluru; locals act swiftly with fire extinguisher to prevent major damageIn a dramatic incident that unfolded on a busy Bengaluru road, a luxury Lamborghini worth ₹9 crore caught fire mid-traffic, drawing attention from passersby and social media users alike. The orange-colored supercar, owned by Kannada auto enthusiast Sanjeev, was seen emitting flames from the engine while in motion.The incident occurred without any prior warning, sparking panic among nearby commuters. However, quick-thinking locals jumped into action before the situation escalated. Witnesses say they immediately searched for a fire extinguisher and found one at…

BMRCL receives CMRS safety nod for Yellow Line from RV Road to Bommasandra, inching closer to launch of driverless metro service in South BengaluruBengaluru’s long-awaited Yellow Line under the Namma Metro network has taken a significant leap toward becoming operational. The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has secured a key safety certification from the Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety (CMRS), Southern Circle, for the 19.15-kilometre stretch connecting RV Road to Bommasandra. This corridor is crucial for easing daily commutes in South Bengaluru, especially for thousands of professionals working in the Electronic City region.According to BMRCL, the CMRS safety approval…

The decision, part of the BJP’s poll pledges, comes at a time when the state government has launched an intense drive against “illegal Bangladeshi and Rohingya migrants” across the state. Behind this outreach is a BJP-RSS push to bring Sindhis, who were forced to migrate from Sindh in Pakistan after Partition in 1947, under the larger Hindu umbrella. What is the scheme? While announcing the scheme Tuesday, state Revenue Minister and Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule said, “The Special Abhay Scheme will be implemented, under which residential and commercial land in 30 colonies of the Sindhi community, displaced after the…

Bengaluru real estate sees 8% dip in home sales as property prices rise 12%, developers shift focus to mid-segment housing amid luxury slowdownBengaluru’s housing market, once considered among the most resilient in India, is beginning to show signs of stress. Home sales in the city declined by 8% year-on-year in Q2 2025, dropping to 15,100 units from 16,350 units during the same period last year, according to ANAROCK data. Surprisingly, this dip in demand comes at a time when average property prices have surged by 12%, adding further pressure on affordability for prospective homebuyers.The slowdown in sales, especially in the luxury…

The Central Crime Branch (CCB) police in Bengaluru have arrested two individuals for allegedly harassing former Congress Member of Parliament and Kannada actor Ramya on social media using derogatory language.ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO Authorities identified the suspects as Obanna T (25) from Vijayanagar, and Gangadhar from Chikkaballapura. Both are daily wage labourers. Police said the two men used Instagram handles @robertraghav5\_d\_boss\_tj and @darshan\_thoogudeepa\_\_\_ to post vulgar comments directed at Ramya. The online harassment reportedly began after she posted on social media about the Supreme Court proceedings in the Renukaswamy murder case, in which Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa is an accused.…

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi launched a fierce attack on the government and the BCCI for permitting a cricket match between India and Pakistan in the upcoming Asia Cup. She accused them of placing monetary interests above the sacrifices of Indian soldiers and civilians, calling it not just “blood money” but “cursed money.” “When money is more important than the blood of our fellow Indians and our men in uniform. Shame on GoI for being a hypocrite on Operation Sindoor. And dear BCCI  this is not just blood money that you’ll seek to earn but also cursed money,” Chaturvedi…