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Sunil Chhetri, the legendary player from Indian football who began playing for his country in 2005, formally announced his retirement from international football. He will play his final game for India on June 6th, at Kolkata, during the FIFA World Cup qualifier for 2026, against Kuwait. Chhetri, who is 39 years old and has the most appearances and goals for the Indian national team, is regarded as one of the best football players in the country. Chhetri is third among active players globally in terms of goals scored for his country, only behind Messi and the Cristiano Ronaldo.

Kolkata street last month, commuters sought refuge inside a glass-walled bus shelter where two air conditioners churned around stifling air. Those inside were visibly sweating, dabbing at their foreheads in sauna-like temperatures that were scarcely cooler than out in the open. Local authorities initially had plans to install as many as 300 of the cooled cabins under efforts to improve protections from a heat season that typically runs from April until the monsoon hits the subcontinent in June. There are currently only a handful in operation, and some have been stripped of their AC units, leaving any users sweltering. “It doesn’t work,” Firhad Hakim, mayor of the city of 15 million in India’s eastern state of West Bengal, said on a searing afternoon when temperatures topped 40C. “You feel suffocated.”

US warned of a “potential risk of sanctions" following India's 10-year agreement to operate the Chabahar Port in Iran, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar highlighted that the project will “benefit the entire region".

sanctions" after India inked a 10-year agreement for running the Chabahar Port in Iran, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasised that the project will benefit the entire region and people should not take a «narrow view» of it. He also pointed out that the US itself had appreciated the larger relevance of Chabahar in the past. The EAM was speaking at an interaction after the launch of the Bangla edition of his book 'Why Bharat Matters' in Kolkata on Wednesday.

KKR jersey can be seen exiting the stadium as some people confront him. The man seemed unfazed in the beginning, but as police approach him, he looks nervous and hands over the ball he was hiding in his trousers.

gold in the last one week has been -0.38%, whereas in the last month it has been 0.72%. The cost of silver is Rs.83660.0 per kg down by Rs.720.0 per kg. Gold Price Today in Delhi is ₹73607.0/10 grams.

Gujarat Titans' hopes of qualifying for the Indian Premier League play-offs was dashed on Monday as rain washed out their must-win match against Kolkata Knight Riders without a ball being bowled. It meant KKR were assured of a top two finish with 19 points from 13 games and a place in the Qualifier 1. GT, the last year's runners-up and 2022 champions, are out of the play-off race, garnering 11 points from 13 matches. The toss didn't happen at scheduled time of 7 pm due to incessant lightning, which was followed by slight drizzle that became heavier as time passed by. The cut-off time was 10:56 PM for a five-over contest but the official decided to abandon the match, a first in this IPL, because of the consistently intensifying rain and wet outfield.

Gujarat Titans versus Kolkata Knight Riders match on Monday due to rain has triggered expectations of revenue losses, prompting sponsors, franchise owners to consider filing claims with insurance providers. This year the Indian Premier League (IPL) had bought insurance cover of Rs. 10,000 crore from insurers including New India Assurance, National Insurance Company, and United Insurance for the tournament. This coverage protects against revenue losses arising from various contingencies, including match cancellations due to natural disasters, political events, riots, and more.

Gujarat Titans have been knocked out of the play-off race after rain forced their IPL match against Kolkata Knight Riders to be abandoned without a ball bowled in Ahmedabad on Monday. The two teams took one point each, confirming a top-two finish for table-toppers Kolkata, who remain the only side to have already qualified for the next stage. The last times Kolkata ended in the top two in the league stage, they went on to win the tournament in 2012 and 2014.

As the league stage of IPL 2024 approaches its conclusion with just eight games remaining, Kolkata Knight Riders stand as the sole team to have secured a playoff berth, leaving three spots still up for grabs. Here’s a breakdown of how the teams in contention are positioned.

IPL 2024 playoffs: The IPL 2024 has entered the final week of the league phase,and asmany as seven teams are still in the race for the last three spots in the top four. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have already qualified with 18 points from 12 matches. With two matches remaining, they may even finish on top of the table.

Dainik Jagran revealed that Rohit Sharma is considering retiring from the T20 format after the World Cup, and the Board for Control of Cricket (BCCI) wants Hardik Pandya to take over the team's command in the shortest format of the game. The report comes months after Hardik Pandya replaced Rohit Sharma as the captain of Mumbai Indians, which didn't go very well with the fans. The all-rounder faced severe trolling on social media and booing from hostile crowds in the stadium.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Sunday strengthened their bid for an IPL playoff berth with a convincing win over Rajasthan Royals (RR). Skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad's unbeaten 42 and a stellar performance by bowler Simarjeet Singh, who claimed three wickets, contributed significantly to CSK's success. By restricting Rajasthan to 141-5, CSK easily chased down the target with five wickets and 10 balls to spare. This victory propelled CSK to 14 points, securing third place with seven wins in 13 matches. Consequently, Sunrisers Hyderabad slipped to fourth place, also with 14 points. CSK has a net run rate of 0.528 vs 0.406 of SRH.

Mint analysis shows. On the flip side, the Congress’ vote share declined from 26% in 2009 to 15% and 18% in the following two elections. The analysis is based on constituencies in six of India’s largest cities—Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru—which accounted for nearly 6% of all registered electors in the 2019 election.

KKR vs MI IPL 2024: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) became the first team to qualify for IPL 2024 playoffs after they secured an 18-run victory against Mumbai Indians in a rain-disrupted match. KKR batter Ramandeep Singh played an explosive innings of 17 runs off eight balls to bring his team closer to victory but was found guilty of breaching the IPL Code of Conduct and subsequently fined 20% of his match fee.

Zomato and quick commerce platform Swiggy Instamart on Mother’s day surpassed record order volumes it witnessed on New Year's Eve. “Mother's Day, for the first time ever, is turning out to be a (much) higher volume day than New Year's Eve,” Zomato cofounder and chief executive Deepinder Goyal said in a post on X on Sunday.

first team to qualify for the playoffs. KKR have won 9 of their 12 matches and are enjoying the top position on the points table. KKR have won 4 consecutive matches.

MS Dhoni through every venue, and all the stadiums across India appeared yellow, filled with Chennai's supporters. They just want one glimpse of MS Dhoni with the bat, and it will be cherry on top if he slams some massive sixes on the final balls to take the game home. The Chennai Super Kings vs.

gold in the last one week has been -0.92% .whereas in the last month it has been 3.14%. The cost of silver is Rs.84470.0 per kg up by Rs.170.0 per kg. Gold Price Today in Delhi is ₹74103.0/10 grams.

Shashwat Goenka, Vice Chairman, RPSG Group, says that right from the energy business to the manufacturing business of carbon black which is now diversifying into chemicals, the retail business, the consumer business, the media or the entertainment business, across all verticals and even the BPO business, the group is going to go through a lot of transformation, a lot of growth – organic and inorganic – over the next couple of years. What has changed in Kolkata? Shashwat Goenka: Over the last few years, a lot has changed in Kolkata and I do not know when was the last time you came here. But if you actually just drive around, you will see the amount of infrastructure development that has taken place. And I think what has also changed over the last two years is a lot of people are now moving back to West Bengal. People originally who were from here who had moved out, a lot of them are moving back. So, that is a reflection of the transformation that we have seen in the state.

Top Events of the Day: PM Modi will hold four rallies in West Bengal. Additionally, he would be in Patna, Bihar for a road show. Canadian authorities have detained a fourth suspect, 22-year-old Amandeep Singh, in connection with the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was designated a terrorist and more Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived in Kolkata from Jharkhand last night, is set to address four election rallies in West Bengal today.