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Persistent rain led to the abandonment of the match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals. DC, after a top-order collapse, recovered to post 133/7, thanks to Stubbs and Sharma's partnership. Cummins' impressive bowling spell put DC under early pressure. SRH are now out of the playoff race, while DC moved to fifth place.
Tensions between India and Pakistan have spilled over into London, marked by escalating protests from both diasporas. An Indian-origin man, Ankit Love, was arrested for allegedly vandalizing the Pakistani High Commission. These incidents follow a recent terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, further straining the already fraught relationship between the two nations, leading to heightened security concerns in London.
In Candolim, Goa, an 86-year-old NRI tourist from the UK, Harish Solanki, tragically died after being struck by a rental car driven by Vicky Jain. The accident occurred when Jain lost control of the vehicle, hitting Solanki and his wife, Chandrakanta, 81, who is now in critical condition at GMC.
The Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE) announced the HSLC Examination 2025 results on April 25, with a 75.16% pass rate. Lungyihangle Nring topped the state, scoring 592 marks. Kohima recorded the highest district-wise pass percentage at 87.58%. Mark sheets will be distributed from May 2, and rescrutiny applications are due by May 10.
The British Council has opened registrations for its Summer School 2025, a youth enrichment programme for children aged 6 to 17. The programme offers two engaging themesCommunicating with clarity and Engaging with confidencedesigned to develop language skills and boost self-assurance. Running across multiple cities in India, it combines learning with creativity in a supportive environment. With age-appropriate tracks, it aims to empower young minds while fostering teamwork and effective communic
The Supreme Court of India has issued a notice to an NRI woman for possibly contemptuous behavior. After agreeing to settle a matrimonial dispute, she sought a US court order to restrain SC from proceeding. The SC questions why contempt proceedings shouldn't be initiated.
A youth-led study tour by I.I.M.U.N. brought 60 future leaders together in the UK, emphasizing India-UK relations and glocal citizenship. Highlights included discussions in the British Parliament, visits to prestigious universities, and participation in Indian Republic Day celebrations at the Indian High Commission in London.
An NRI, Manish Chhokar, left India for the US despite a Supreme Court order restricting his travel and having his passport deposited. He was charged with contempt for not complying with a custody order involving his 10-year-old son. The court issued a non-bailable warrant and directed the Centre to investigate his escape and arrest him.