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IPL: What’s gone wrong for LSG? Pant’s form, captaincy, batting woes derail campaign

5 May 2026 at 08:17
Lucknow Super Giants face a dire IPL 2026 season, reeling from six consecutive losses and languishing at the bottom. Captain Rishabh Pant's form and leadership are under scrutiny, while batting collapses and inconsistent bowling plague the team. With playoff hopes fading, LSG desperately needs an extraordinary turnaround to salvage their campaign.

'No proposal before the govt': Centre rules out relief for state oil firms

5 May 2026 at 08:01
State-run fuel retailers will not receive government financial backing for losses incurred from selling petrol, diesel, and aviation turbine fuel below cost. Despite rising crude oil prices, the government has opted to shield consumers by not revising retail prices for these fuels, focusing instead on price adjustments for bulk diesel and commercial LPG.

GitHub COO on AI 'Shit Code' overload that many users say has been degrading coding platform

5 May 2026 at 07:30
GitHub COO Kyle Daigle has confirmed the platform is processing 275 million commits per week—up from one billion across all of 2025—as AI agent workflows overwhelm infrastructure never designed for autonomous coding. Two major incidents in April broke thousands of repositories, pushing uptime below 85 percent. Ghostty developer Mitchell Hashimoto, GitHub's 1,299th user, has since announced he's leaving the platform entirely.

'I am their next target': Raghav Chadha alleges 'vendetta politics' by Punjab govt

5 May 2026 at 07:25
Rajya Sabha member Raghav Chadha accused the AAP-led Punjab government of using state machinery for political vendetta against MPs who joined the BJP. He alleged selective targeting through various agencies, presenting these concerns to the President. Another rebel MP, Sandeep Pathak, stated they sought constitutional safeguards from the President, who assured protection.

Indian firms go big in America: Pour in $16.4 bn, create over 70,000 jobs across US

5 May 2026 at 06:58
Indian companies are significantly boosting the US economy with substantial investments, creating thousands of jobs, and driving innovation. Senior officials highlighted nearly $16.4 billion in cumulative FDI, supporting over 70,000 jobs and significant R&D. Further commitments are anticipated, underscoring India's growing role in key American sectors.

Indian esports scales up, but still awaits its 1983 Cricket World Cup moment

5 May 2026 at 06:30
India’s esports ecosystem is scaling rapidly, backed by global exposure and new regulation, but still lacks a defining breakthrough. Animesh Agarwal outlines the gaps - structure, perception, and global success - even as S8UL expands internationally. For India, the shift from potential to proof hinges on a global win that can transform esports into a mainstream sporting narrative.

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