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IPL 2025 season has already set the stage for an exciting encounter as Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will take on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Thursday's high-octane clash. The match will feature two dynamic teams, each with key players looking to make their mark. SRH, led by Pat Cummins, are coming off a strong start, having dominated their previous encounter with a 44-run victory over Rajasthan Royals. Their commanding total of 286 runs, the second-highest in IPL history, sent a clear signal to their opponents about their aggressive batting style and power-packed lineup. On the other side, LSG, captained by Rishabh Pant, will look to challenge SRH's momentum. Despite a few key injuries in their squad, including the absence of Avesh Khan, Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan, and Akash Deep, LSG will be aiming to bounce back and maintain their competitive edge. While Avesh Khan is back in the squad after being cleared for the match, his form after a long break remains to be seen. SRH's explosive top order, including Ishan Kishan, Travis Head, and Abhishek Sharma, will provide a major challenge for the LSG bowlers. The team’s aggressive approach, marked by 30 sixes in their last game against Rajasthan Royals, could see them push the boundaries to reach 300 runs for the first time in IPL history. Nitish Kumar Reddy, who made a successful return from injury with a quickfire 30 off 15 balls, adds further depth to SRH's batting lineup. Additionally, Heinrich Klaasen is a strong presence in the middle order, adding firepower to an already formidable batting unit.

The previous season's runners-up made an early impact by posting the league’s second-highest total. As SRH gets ready for today’s match, it’s unlikely they’ll change their aggressive approach, making it possible for them to become the first team to score 300 runs in an IPL inning. In the first five matches, 119 sixes were hit, with 30 coming from the SRH-RR game. The Sunrisers will be eager to take on the LSG bowling attack, which is missing key players Avesh Khan, Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan, and Akash Deep due to injuries.Avesh has been cleared to return, but it will be interesting to see how he fares in his first match since January. He’ll face SRH’s strong top order, including Ishan Kishan, Travis Head, and Abhishek Sharma, all in excellent form. Nitish Kumar Reddy, making a comeback from injury, showed no signs of trouble with a rapid 30 off 15 balls. With Heinrich Klaasen waiting in the wings, LSG's bowling attack faces a significant challenge.

IPL 2025 has just kickstarted with each of the teams having played at least one match, and multiple records have already been broken in the first five matches of the season. The league has become a paradise for the batters with flat pitches, short boundaries and thicker bats. The league tilting towards the batters was reflected as multiple batting records have been broken over five days. As many as 119 sixes were hit in the first five matches of the league- an average of 11.9 sixes per innings- comfortably surpassing the previous best of 88 sixes in five matches in 2023.

Delhi High Court on Wednesday asked Natco Pharma to maintain status quo on the launch of its drug Risdiplam till April 2. Risdiplam is an oral medicine for spinal muscular atrophy in patients two months of age or older. A Division Bench led by Justice Hari Shankar asked Hyderabad based generic drug manufacturer to hold on its hands till it heard the case on April 2. Swiss multinational F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG's had appealed against a single judge order that had refused to stop Natco Pharma from manufacturing Risdiplam in India for the rare disease.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) are eager to bounce back when they face each other today (26 March) in the IPL.

The common theme in those defeats was how the seemingly powerful batting and bowling units of KKR and RR failed to fire. While the Rajasthan outfit might offer the excuse of playing on a Hyderabad shirtfront for the malfunction of their bowling unit, the Kolkata side do not have any such cover. It will also be a blot on stand-in skipper Riyan Parag who, at times, looked perplexed on the field about the decisions to be made. The Rahul Dravid-coached side will eye sharper and more intuitive leadership from Parag against KKR.

Quick commerce platform Swiggy Instamart on Monday said it will now deliver smartphones in 10 major cities. According to the platform, these cities include Bangalore, Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Faridabad, Noida, Gurgaon, Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Pune, with plans to expand to more cities. The smartphone brands available include the iPhone 16e, Samsung M35, OnePlus Nord CE, and Redmi 14C. Quick commerce platforms have been continuously expanding their offerings by partnering with brands and introducing products that were previously sold on ecommerce platforms. Rivals Zomato-owned Blinkit and Zepto are also offering electronics and phones, in addition to items such as fashion, accessories, beauty, and personal care products.

highest PowerPlay score in IPL history. Rajasthan Royals stand-in skipper Riyan Parag won the toss and opted to bowl against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their opening IPL match here on Sunday. RR picked Shimron Hetmyer, Maheesh Theekshana, Jofra Archer and Fazalhaq Farooqi as overseas players, while SRH handed debut to Ishan Kishan and Abhinav Manohar. RR are the inaugural champions, while 2016 winner SRH came close to winning another title last year but finished runners-up.

Jofra Archer endured a night to forget during Rajasthan Royals' (RR) IPL 2025 clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Sunday, March 23. The speedster set an unwanted record, registering the most expensive bowling figures in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Bowling at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Archer leaked 76 runs in his four-over spell without picking up a wicket, surpassing Gujarat Titans’ (GT) paceman Mohit Sharma’s 0/73 against Delhi Capitals (DC) in IPL 2024. The 29-year-old speedster, RR’s costliest acquisition at ₹12.50 crore in last year’s mega auction, struggled to find rhythm as SRH batters tore into him mercilessly.

According to NSE-listed data analytics firm PropEquity, Housing sales in Q1 2025 stood at 1,05,791 units as compared to 1,36,702 units in the same period last year. In 2024, the sale saw a marginal 9% decline in sales at 4,70,899 units while new supply fell by 15% to 4,11,022 units on the back of two quarters of under-activity due to General Elections and monsoon.

Brigade Group for residential and commercial projects in Hyderabad and Chennai. L&T’s Buildings & Factories (B&F) vertical won the orders, which the company classifies as “large” with a value ranging between Rs 2,500 crore and Rs 5,000 crore. The order marks the largest residential project received by L&T from a private customer, the company said in a stock exchange filing on Friday.

Rupee billionaire MLAs. Cynics would explain this as an appalling display of power distance in a money-obsessed public life, but the South’s overwhelming representation in the HNI lawmakers’ club is as much a symbol of peninsular India’s broader prosperity as is the glaring regional disparity in staples-loaded retail inflation. In economic terms, the two pieces of data indicate the South’s burgeoning wealth effect – across the spectrum. India’s consumer inflation gauge, with a disproportionate rural weighting of basic food items and a still substantial urban weighting, has fallen below the 4% legal mandate in February to a seven-month low. However, a region-based analysis of inflation data indicates the South has averaged higher on the metric, presumably driven by demand, as those migrating from the less prosperous northern, eastern and central states seek toeholds in bustling economic hubs such as Coimbatore, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, and Cochin. “The region-wise index share CAGR growth during FY12 to FY25 (until Feb 2025) indicates that the southern region has the highest CAGR inflation of 6% in overall inflation,” SBI Research said in a study that analysed inflation across states and federally administered areas over the past 14 years. Curiously, inflation in the South trended above the national average over the period in both rural and urban areas, indicating prosperity across the geographic spectrum – and possibly the impact of labour migration from the less economically advantaged states into even remote villages in the South – particularly the remittance-heavy Kerala.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. A month after Zomato Ltd renamed its parent company as Eternal, CK Birla Group’s flagship company HIL Ltd has rechristened itself as BirlaNu Ltd, joining a growing roster of Indian companies going for cosmetic makeovers. This is not the first time the building materials company has changed its name.

In IPL 2024, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) lifted their third title with a dominant bowling attack, where five bowlers claimed 17 or more wickets. As teams prepare for the challenge, the competition for the Purple Cap—awarded to the tournament’s highest wicket-taker—is expected to be fierce. The accolade is more than just a statistic; it highlights the impact bowlers have in their team’s journey toward the playoffs and beyond. With a mix of experienced pacers and rising stars, IPL 2025 will see another competitive race for the Purple Cap. Here are the top 10 contenders for the IPL 2025 Purple Cap

Upcoming cars in India)Maruti Suzuki offers the Baleno while facing competition from Hyundai's i20 and the i20 N Line. Tata Motors presents the Altroz and its sportier variant the Altroz Racer.

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on March 23. The franchise has released tickets for the first two matches against Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants, which will be played on March 27. Tickets for matches played at Hyderabad are available on District app and website. The price of the tickets range from Rs 2,750 to Rs 30,000.

With a focus on infrastructure development, affordable housing, and sustainable urban initiatives, the budget positions the city for robust growth. Key projects announced include the Future City initiative, which covers 765 sq km and aims to transform Hyderabad into a global hub for high-value industries. This plan includes specialized zones like AI City and Pharma Hub, which are projected to significantly boost office space absorption as multinational corporations and high-value industries set up operations. As India’s first Net Zero urban development, Future City aligns with global sustainability goals, enhancing Hyderabad’s appeal to international investors and strengthening its position in the commercial real estate sector.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Grade-A office spaces are seeing a drop in vacancy levels, along with improving occupancies, as the leasing trajectory is likely to maintain the good run in the March quarter (Q4FY25), too. Demand for commercial properties continues to be led by global capability centres (GCCs), rising traction in flexible workspaces, and IT/ITes.

Shriya Lohia has etched her name in motorsports history by becoming the first Indian female driver to compete in Formula 4 (F4) racing. At just 16, she has already achieved a major milestone by scoring points in the inaugural Indian Formula 4 Championship, representing the Hyderabad Blackbirds, one of the country’s top racing teams. Her journey into motorsports began at the young age of nine when she took up karting. With an exceptional talent for speed and precision, she quickly rose through the ranks, securing over 30 podium finishes across various competitions. Her consistent performance and dedication earned her multiple accolades, including four recognitions from the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI), the governing body for motorsports in the country. In 2022, Shriya’s remarkable achievements were further honoured with the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar, India's highest civilian award for children, recognizing her excellence in motorsports. As she continues to break barriers, Shriya stands as a trailblazer for aspiring female racers in India, proving that talent and determination can drive success in a male-dominated sport.

Apple will be exporting from India, with shipments of two models starting from April in small quantities, with a ramp up expected in the next 3-4 months, industry executives aware of the matter told ET. Apple’s contract manufacturer Foxconn is assembling AirPods at its new Hyderabad facility. Foxconn had announced an investment of $400 million to set up the factory in August 2023. “Apple is making small quantities of the base AirPods models — AirPods 4 and AirPods 4 (with Active Noise Cancellation) for exports to markets like the United States, Europe and others from the Foxconn facility at Hyderabad,” said an industry executive aware of the matter.

«Production of Airpods is going to start in India at Foxconn's Hyderabad facility. It will begin from April but it will be only for exports as of now,» an industry source told PTI. Foxconn had approved USD 400 million, about Rs 3,500 crore, to set up the factory in August 2023.