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Kolkata Knight Riders clinched a spot in the IPL playoffs after securing an 18-run victory against Mumbai Indians in a rain-affected match on Saturday. With the game reduced to 16 overs per side due to rain delay, KKR batted first and posted a total of 157/7. Venkatesh Iyer played a crucial innings, scoring 42 runs off 21 balls, providing impetus to KKR's innings. Despite a strained hamstring, Iyer's aggressive approach lifted KKR after a shaky start. Nitish Rana, returning after missing 11 matches due to injury, contributed with a quickfire 33 off 23 balls before being run out. However, Mumbai Indians fought back strongly with leg-spinner Piyush Chawla claiming two crucial wickets, including Iyer and Andre Russell. Jasprit Bumrah also bowled well for MI, finishing with figures of 2/39 from his four overs, including the dismissal of Rinku Singh for 20 runs off 12 balls. Despite a challenging pitch, KKR struggled initially, losing openers Phil Salt and Sunil Narine early in the innings.

Kolkata: Demanding the resignation of West Bengal governor CV Ananda Bose, chief minister Mamata Banerjee said on Saturday that she would never go to the Raj Bhawan or sit next to Bose as she felt «sitting beside him is a sin». Banerjee's statement comes in the backdrop of an allegation of molestation levelled against him by a female employee of the Raj Bhawan. Speaking at an election rally at Hooghly, the Trinamool Congress supremo said she would never visit the governor at the Raj Bhawan.

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose screened multiple CCTV footage from Raj Bhavan in a bid to clear the air over the allegations brought against him by a contractual woman employee of the governor's house. Reacting to the videos, Banerjee was quoted by PTI as saying, "The Bengal Governor released edited CCTV footage of Raj Bhavan. I watched the entire video, and its contents are shocking." "I will not visit Raj Bhavan till CV Ananda Bose remains Bengal Governor," CM Mamata Banerjee said at a poll rally in Hooghly.

ALSO READ: MS Dhoni impressed with portrait made by fan; Thala's reaction goes viral Gill scored scored 104 runs off 55 balls and Sai Sudharsan hit 103 off 51 balls. Their partnership even matched the IPL record for the first wicket set by KL Rahul and Quinton de Kock for Lucknow Super Giants against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2022. While chasing 232, CSK batters could not sustain the GT bowling attack and were down 10 for 3.

gold in the last one week has been -0.15% .whereas in the last month it has been 0.74%. The cost of silver is Rs.84300.0 per kg up by Rs.1710.0 per kg. Gold Price Today in Delhi is ₹74322.0/10 grams.

ALSO READ: Sanjiv Goenka vs KL Rahul: Lucknow pacer Naveen ul Haq's cryptic post shows massive support for captain | Watch "There is a five-day gap before the next game against DC. As of now, no decision has been taken but it is understood that if Rahul plans to just concentrate on his batting for the remaining two games, the management won't mind," an IPL source told PTI. However, after videos going around on social media, netizens not only slammed Goneka but advised him to learn from the leadership skills of Shah Rukh Khan, the co-owner of Kolkata Knight Riders.

Heritage (INTACH) has honoured The Oberoi Grand, Kolkata, with a distinguished blue cultural plaque, commemorating its esteemed heritage and historical significance as the "Grande Dame of Chowringhee.” Expressing gratitude for this prestigious recognition, Vikram Oberoi, CEO of The Oberoi Group, remarked, “We are deeply honoured to receive the blue plaque for The Oberoi Grand, Kolkata. Standing witness to Kolkata's storied history, The Oberoi Grand embodies a legacy of resilience and unwavering hospitality. As we continue to uphold the traditions established by our Founder Chairman, Rai Bahadur Mohan Singh Oberoi, and Chairman Emeritus, Mr. P.R.S Oberoi, we remain committed to offering our guests an unforgettable experience steeped in personalised service, understated luxury, coming together seamlessly with the hotels rich history.” Fondly known as the «Grande Dame of Chowringhee,» The Oberoi Grand unveils a captivating saga steeped in history, tracing its roots back to the 1800s when it adorned the landscape as the residence of a British Colonel.

The price change in 24 carat gold in the last one week has been -0.76% .whereas in the last month it has been 0.12%. The cost of silver is Rs.82590.0 per kg up by Rs.82590.0 per kg. Gold Price Today in Delhi is ₹73218.0/10 grams.

Akshaya Tritiya, also known as Akti or Akha Teej, is an Indian festival celebrated on the third lunar day (tithi) of the bright half (Shukla Paksha) of the month of Vaisakha. The term 'Akshaya' translates to 'never diminishing', and it is believed that buying gold on this day ensures unending wealth. Best Time to Buy Gold on Akshaya Tritiya 2024 Gold holds significant value in Indian culture, symbolizing wealth and purity. Purchasing gold on Akshaya Tritiya is considered auspicious and is believed to bring blessings and symbolize boundless prosperity. The best time to buy gold on Akshaya Tritiya in 2024 is from May 10, 2024, at 05:33 AM to May 11, 2024, at 02:50 AM.

Murshidabad's Baharampur, where five-time MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury of the Congress is taking on Trinamool candidate Yusuf Pathan and BJP's Nirmal Chandra Saha. Voting is scheduled for May 13. The fight has also turned personal between chief minister Mamata Banerjee and Chowdhury, who was against any compromise by the Congress with the Trinamool over seats. To challenge Chowdhury, Trinamool has brought in Pathan, a Gujarati who for several years was a player of the Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL. While Chowdhury is very vocal in his criticism of Banerjee, the CM has also not minced words in attacking the Congress leader. She blames him for the failure of the alliance with the Congress as part of INDI Bloc in Bengal, and calls him an «agent of the BJP» who has teamed up with the CPM.

court earlier this week framed charges against former Rajya Sabha member Vijay Darda, his son Devendra Darda, industrialist Manoj Jayaswal and others under relevant sections of Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in connection with a coal allocation scandal. The court also framed charges against AMR Iron and Steel, Asera Banka Power and Abhishek Jayaswal under Section 3 and 4 of PMLA. The court, however, discharged 15 of the total 21 co-accused in the case, finding no evidence to charge them. Of the 15 discharged, seven are Kolkata-based alleged shell companies controlled by a chartered accountant through six of his employees who were made directors in the alleged shell companies.

gold in the last one week has been 0.0% .whereas in the last month it has been -0.86%. The cost of silver is Rs.0.0 per kg down by Rs.85100.0 per kg. Gold Price Today in Delhi is ₹73293.0/10 grams.

DC owner Parth Jindal shakes hands with Sanju Samson after animated response on RR captain's dismissal; netizens react Delhi Capitals have won 6 of their 12 matches this season and currently have 12 points with a net run rate of -0.316. Prior to the introduction of Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Kings in 2022, teams would ideally need 14 points to secure a play-off spot and in many seasons, even teams with 12 points would qualify for the next round.

Also read: IPL, elections are all fair game on illegal betting apps The study focused on brand-recognition dynamics during the league, and tracked about 130 brands in 25 product categories. Respondents were from the top metros and tier-2 cities including Kolkata, Lucknow, Delhi, Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Jaipur, Udaipur, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Surat, Mumbai, Pune and Hyderabad. Mahendra Singh Dhoni's popularity played a major role in making CSK a fan favourite.

Rajasthan Royals legbreak spinner Yuzvendra Chahal on Tuesday etched his name in the history books by becoming the first Indian to achieve the landmark of 350 wickets in the T20 format. Chahal achieved the feat against Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season. In his 301st T20 match, DC skipper Rishabh Pant became his 350th victim in T20 format. The left-handed batter went down and tried to place his shot across the field.

White-collar hiring in the country witnessed a 3% dip year on year last month and slipped 1% on month, the latest Naukri JobSpeak Index showed. This despite insurance (34%), travel and hospitality (16%), oil and gas (15%), and FMCG (11%) sectors clocking double-digit growth in job creation.

retail assets resulting in around 13.3 million sq ft retail shopping center space being classified as 'Ghost Shopping Centers,' with a vacancy rate of 40% or higher in 2023, showed a Knight Frank India study.

West Bengal killed six people on Monday after the state witnessed significant rainfall across districts. The sudden change in weather was seen as a relief from prolonged heatwaves. However, harsh weather resulted in infrastructure damage and even impacted flight services in the state.

gold in the last one week has been 0.63% .whereas in the last month it has been -2.7%. The cost of silver is Rs.84100.0 per kg up by Rs.1200.0 per kg. Gold Price Today in Delhi is ₹73683.0/10 grams.

gold in the last one week has been 0.59% .whereas in the last month it has been -2.12%. The cost of silver is Rs.83500.0 per kg Gold Rate Today in Delhi is ₹73184.0/10 grams. Yesterday’s Gold Rate on 04-05-2024 was ₹73681.0/10 grams.

Homeopathy for covid-19: panacea or false hope? Rajpuria is not alone in her faith in this alternative form of medicine. According to a report by Business Research Insights, the global homeopathic medicine market size was $854.4 million in 2021 and the market is projected to touch $1687.98 Million By 2031. As per the Ministry of Ayush, homeopathy is the second most popular system of medicine after allopathy in India with roughly 10% of the population relying solely on homeopathy for treatment and as per a Statista report, as of January 2021, there were approximately more than three lakh homeopathy doctors across India.