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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), the defending champions, and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), last season's runners-up, will be under pressure to turn around their fortunes when they face off in a crucial IPL encounter on Thursday. Both teams have struggled in their recent outings, with two losses in three matches, and are in urgent need of a win to stay in the hunt for the playoffs. KKR, led by Ajinkya Rahane, had initially shrugged off concerns following a heavy defeat to Royal Challengers Bangalore, stating that there was no reason to panic. But after the team's shaky form continues — a stark contrast to their near-perfect record in IPL 2024 — the mood in the KKR camp is understandably more cautious.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Bengaluru: Flexible workspace providers are seeing higher demand for office space from artificial intelligence companies and AI-first businesses, with a bulk of the leasing happening in Bengaluru, Pune, and Hyderabad. Flex office operators such as WeWork India, IndiQube, Table Space, Incuspaze and others have signed on AI firms as tenants for 50-700 seats in their centres.

Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, took a unique approach—he shared his ‘tax-free earnings’ for the year 2024-25. Unlike financial figures, his earnings were measured in kilometers and hours of fitness activities, leaving many inspired. Taking to social media, Dr. Sudhir Kumar revealed the statistics of his physical fitness journey. He shared that he ran a total of 1,548 kilometers and walked 1,166 kilometers over the year. Additionally, he dedicated 60 hours and 19 minutes to strength training. Breaking it down further, he maintained an impressive daily average of 7.4 kilometers of running and walking combined, while his strength training averaged 5 hours per month. Reflecting on his progress, Dr. Kumar noted that while he was satisfied with his overall fitness achievements, he aimed to improve his strength training routine in the new financial year.

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), it got even worst for Digvesh Singh Rathi, an emerging player of the IPL 2025 season, all because of his «Kersik Williams-like» celebration. The bowler, playing only his third IPL game, gave his team an early breakthrough in clash against Punjab Kings (PBKS), who were chasing a total of 172 runs. Rathi dismissed Priyansh Arya in his very first over, giving the perfect start to the hosts. However, his celebration is something that caught the eyes of the crowd and of course, the umpires. He gave a send-off to Arya with a notebook-pen celebration, therefore violating IPL code of conduct. Rathi was fined 25 per cent of his match fee and handed one demerit point for the same. «Digvesh Singh, Bowler, Lucknow Super Giants has been fined 25 per cent of his match fees and has also accumulated One Demerit Point for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during his team’s match against Punjab Kings at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow on Tuesday,» IPL said in a statement late Tuesday night. As per IPL, Digvesh admitted to the Level 1 offence under Article 2.5 and accepted the Match Referee’s sanction.

Jagadeesh Mohan, a former Phonepe executive, is working on a new business, one that revolves around overdraft (OD) home loans similar to SBI Maxgain. These are home loans that allow you to park surplus funds into the loan account at any point. The bank then charges you interest on the outstanding amount minus the surplus you have parked.

Maharani Rajikaraje Gaekwad and Princess Diya Kumari of Rajasthan, still hold social and political influence, others have made headlines with contentious claims to historical sites and properties. Among them is Prince Yakub Habeebuddin Tucy, a man who claims to be the sixth-generation heir of Bahadur Shah Zafar, the last Mughal emperor. His lineage, he asserts, connects him to legendary rulers like Akbar, Shah Jahan, and Aurangzeb. But it is not just his ancestry that has kept him in the news—it is his claims over some of India’s most iconic heritage sites, as reported by TOI.

electric buses under the PM E-Drive scheme to cover more cities without increasing the budget allocation. The Centre currently offers a subsidy of ₹20-35 lakh per e-bus, depending on the carrying capacity and specification of the vehicle. According to officials aware of the development, Surat, Pune, Hyderabad and Bengaluru have together raised a demand for more than 15,000 units. This is well above the scheme target to subsidise 14,028 e-buses with a funding support of ₹4,391 crore. «The newly formed Delhi government is expected to raise a significant demand for e-buses. Orders from Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata are awaited as well,» a senior official told ET, while adding that the government may lower the per e-bus subsidy for catering to more cities.

Excitel, a Delhi-based home broadband provider, is gearing up to transform India’s cable TV households into fiber broadband users by replacing traditional set-top boxes with Android-enabled IPTV boxes. The company aims to onboard 2 million new users in 18 months through this hybrid model. “We want to replace legacy cable TV boxes with Android boxes and give users OTT, YouTube and live channels, all at the same price they pay today,” said Vivek Raina, CEO and co-founder of Excitel. “The user gets more, the cable operator runs just one network, and we grow faster without laying new fiber ourselves.” IPTV, or Internet Protocol Television, is a method of delivering television content over the internet offering an alternative to traditional cable or satellite TV. India’s largest telecom company Bharti Airtel also rolled out IPTV across 2000 cities last week.

Once DC openers made a quick start off the block, the result was never in doubt, but their approach was vastly different. Du Plessis wound the clock back with some stunning shots, such as a straight six off Pat Cummins. But at other end, McGurk was struggling for his timing, partly because of his exaggerated back-lift and partly because of his desire to hit all the ball out of the park. However, his senior partner was willing to do the heavy-lifting and brought up his fifty in 26 balls.

PropEquity. There were 1,22,365 housing units launched in the year-ago period. Real estate data analytics firm PropEquity data showed that new supply rose only in Bengaluru and fell in other cities. As per the data, new housing supply in Bengaluru increased 17 per cent to 20,227 units in January-March from 17,303 units in the year-ago period.

Having lost their first two matches—against Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders—RR will be eager to turn things around at their secondary home ground. Their batting has failed to fire so far, and a strong performance will be needed to avoid a third consecutive defeat. Meanwhile, Chennai Super Kings started their campaign with a win against Mumbai Indians but suffered a crushing loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Chepauk. That defeat, only their second-ever against RCB at home, has raised concerns about their bowling attack. However, the slower pitch in Guwahati might work in their favor, particularly for their spinners, as they look to bounce back strongly.

Zeeshan Ansari made his much-awaited IPL debut for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) against Delhi Capitals at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Sunday. The 25-year-old was included in the playing XI by SRH captain Pat Cummins, replacing pacer Simarjeet Singh. Cummins won the toss at Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium and opted to bat first against Axar Patel & Co.

Shardul Thakur has seen it all in the last couple of years. The long period out because of injury in 2024 hadn’t helped either as he not only lost his place in the Indian set up, he even went unsold in the IPL auction. But he never gave up. “I felt bad when I wasn’t picked for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (India’s tour of Australia).

Delhi Capitals registered a thrilling one-wicket win against Lucknow Super Giants in their first match of IPL 2025 at Vishakhapatnam and will look to carry the momentum when they take on Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Dr. YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium on Sunday. In the first match, DC were reduced to 113/6 in the 13th over while chasing a challenging target of 210. However, debutant Vipraj Nigam, along with Ashutosh Sharma, stitched a vital 55-run partnership for the seventh wicket to turn the game in their favour. Reflecting on his match-winning partnership with Ashutosh Sharma, Nigam, who made quickfire 39 off 15 balls, said, «My job was to make things easy for Ashutosh. I was able to hit some shots which gave him more time to settle,» as quoted from a release by Delhi Capitals. «We both have played a lot of practice games together and have had some drills in the nets as well. Our plan was to try and replicate what we have been doing in the practice sessions. We did that, and fortunately, it worked for us,» the 20-year-old added while addressing media in a pre-match press conference. The young allrounder also thanked Delhi Capitals management for the opportunity and talked on the importance of maintaining a balance between batting and bowling as an all-rounder.

Colliers India. The new supply of office space stood at 100 lakh (10 million) sq ft in the year-ago period. As per the data, the new supply in Bengaluru declined 16 per cent in January-March to 37 lakh sq ft from 44 lakh sq ft in the year-ago period. Chennai saw a decline of 33 per cent to 2 lakh sq ft from 3 lakh sq ft.

Pace Digitek, which is a multi-disciplinary solutions provider specializing in telecom passive infrastructure industry including telecom tower infrastructure and optical fibre cables, is planning to raise around Rs 900 crore through the public offer.

Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The explosive batsman achieved this feat with a dazzling 70 off just 26 balls during his side's dominant victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad. Pooran's swashbuckling knock dismantled Sunrisers' 190-run defense and left the crowd at their home ground stunned. His blistering innings was key to breaking the back of Hyderabad’s total, as he unleashed a series of powerful strokes before eventually being dismissed by SRH captain Pat Cummins. By the time Pooran made his way back to the dressing room, he had accumulated 1002 runs in just 31 matches for LSG, positioning him as the second-highest run-scorer in the franchise's history. His impressive tally places him just behind former captain KL Rahul, who holds the record with 1410 runs in 38 matches. Pooran's remarkable achievement comes at an average of 45.54 and a strike rate of 184.53. Known for his effortless power-hitting, Pooran has become synonymous with fast-paced innings in the IPL. He has crossed the fifty-run mark in fewer than 20 deliveries on four occasions, setting a record for the fastest half-century by any player in the competition. Australia’s Travis Head and Jake Fraser-McGurk are tied for second, having achieved the same feat three times each. Notably, Pooran reached his fifty in just 18 balls during this game, marking the second-fastest fifty for LSG, only behind his own 15-ball effort against Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2023.

Kavya Maran, the CEO and co-owner of Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), has become one of the most recognizable faces in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Born on August 6, 1992, in Chennai, Kavya Maran belongs to the influential Maran family, known for its massive business empire. Her father, Kalanithi Maran, is the chairman and managing director of Sun Group, one of India's largest media conglomerates, with a reported net worth of $2.3 billion, according to Forbes. Her mother, Kavery Maran, serves as the CEO of Sun TV Network and is regarded as one of India's highest-paid female executives. Apart from business, the family also has a strong political presence, with her uncle Dayanidhi Maran being an active leader in the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party.

Lucknow Super Giants over Sunrisers Hyderabad in an IPL match here on Thursday. Shardul continued his dream comeback returning with figures of 4/34 to help LSG restrict a power-packed SRH to 190 for nine before Pooran (70 off 26; 6x4s, 6x6s) displayed his 360 degree hitting skills. Pooran shared quick-fire match-winning 116 runs for the second wicket with Marsh (52 off 31) to help LSG chase down the target in 16.1 overs. LSG didn't have the best start to their chase as they lost Aiden Markram early. But thereafter, it was the effortless hitting from Mitchell Marsh and Nicholas Pooran that helped LSG surge ahead. Pooran in particular was at his attacking best as he mostly dealt in sixes, clobbering Simarjeet and Abhishek Sharma for huge sixes during his knock, mostly towards the square boundary.

IPL 2024 auction, Shardul Thakur made a roaring comeback, proving his worth on the big stage. The pacer, who went without a bid initially, was later roped in by Lucknow Super Giants as a replacement—and he wasted no time in making an impact. Facing the Sunrisers Hyderabad’s explosive batting lineup, Thakur delivered a stunning performance, rattling the opposition with his fiery spell. His crucial breakthroughs by getting rid of Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan dismantled SRH’s top order, restricting them from running away with the game. He went on to pick Abhinav Manohar in the 17th over, getting the purple cap with 5 wickets in the season already. Known for his ability to strike at crucial moments, Thakur’s spell was a game-changer, as he also was on a hat-trick in the powerplay itself, sending Kishan, who scored a ton in the previous match, for a golden duck. Thakur’s brilliance was not a one-off show. In the previous match against Delhi Capitals, he had already signaled his return to form by picking up two key wickets, helping Lucknow tighten their grip on the contest.

While established IT hubs such as Bengaluru, Pune, and Hyderabad continue to dominate, Nagpur is emerging as a formidable player in this digital revolution. Once considered a Tier-II city, Nagpur is now gaining traction as a center for AI-powered financial solutions, cloud computing, and fintech innovations. With a thriving IT ecosystem and increasing global investments, the city is leveraging GenAI to enhance customer experiences, drive automation, and accelerate digital transformation. Corpay Technologies: A catalyst for change in Nagpur’s tech landscape A significant contributor to this transformation is Corpay Technologies India Private Limited, a Global Capacity Centre (GCC) based in Nagpur. The company has been making waves internationally, reinforcing Nagpur’s position on the global IT map. Corpay Technologies India Private Limited is a part of Corpay Inc., a NASDAQ-listed company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Operating in over 150 countries, Corpay Inc. boasts an annual revenue of over $4 billion and an adjusted net income exceeding $1 billion, making it one of the global leaders in financial technology. Corpay has cemented its position as an industry leader across three core business verticals: