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‘Didi, you have not lost’: Akhilesh Yadav backs Mamata, TMC after Bengal poll debacle

‘Didi, you have not lost’: Akhilesh Yadav backs Mamata, TMC after Bengal poll debacle

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The Bengal political drama following the election results on May 4 continues to escalate, with the air thick with allegations and counter-allegations flying between the Mamata-led Trinamool Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party that marked its first historic win in Bengal. **EDS: THIRD PARTY IMAGE** In this image posted on May 7, 2026, Outgoing West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee and Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav during a meeting, in Kolkata. (@AITCofficial/X via PTI Photo) (PTI05_07_2026_000205B) (@AITCofficial) As Mamata Banerjee refuses to resign as Bengal chief minister, alleging election rigging by the BJP, the opposition leaders such as Congress’s Rahul Gandhi Samajwadi Party’s Akhilesh Yadav and Shiv Sena (UBT)’s Sanjay Raut have thrown their weight behind her. Track updates on West Bengal news In a show of solidarity, SP’s Yadav reportedly held a closed-door meeting with Mamata at her residence in Kolkata on Thursday. The meeting began at 3:15 pm, ANI reported, citing TMC sources who said that TMC general secretary Abhishek Banerjee was also present. Akhilesh Yadav’s praise for Didi Yadav …

Melania Trump gets key PR lesson amid Epstein debacle; Megyn Kelly asks ‘Why now?’

Melania Trump gets key PR lesson amid Epstein debacle; Megyn Kelly asks ‘Why now?’

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Conservative commentator Megyn Kelly has said she was left “dumbfounded” by the public statement from the First Lady, Melania Trump, addressing her alleged links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Megyn Kelly questions Melania Trump’s timing in addressing Epstein allegations, expressing confusion over her statement amidst current news focus on Iran. (REUTERS/Evan Vucci and AP Photo/Evan Vucci) On Thursday’s episode of The Megyn Kelly Show, Kelly questioned why Melania chose to speak out now, asking, “Why did she do this?” She further analyzed the timing and implications of the statement on her show. The reaction comes after Melania issued a rare and strongly worded statement rejecting claims of any relationship with Epstein or his associate Ghislaine Maxwell. Read more: Megyn Kelly slams Gavin Newsom’s ‘nutcase’ wife over remarks on sister’s death Kelly questions timing and intent Kelly said she was “dumbfounded” by the decision to revive discussion around Epstein, noting that the issue had not been dominating headlines recently. She said, “Why did she do this? “ She continued, “That’s really what everyone was asking. …

Gennaro Gattuso resigns as Italy manager after World Cup debacle | Football News

Gennaro Gattuso resigns as Italy manager after World Cup debacle | Football News

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3 min readApr 4, 2026 12:05 AM IST Italy’s failure to qualify for the third straight FIFA World Cup in a row has resulted in rolling of many heads in the footballing ecosystem of the nation. Former Italy international Gennaro Gattuso’s reign as Italy manager ended on Friday, the country’s football federation (FIGC) said, making it third high profile resignation in the last two days. Gattuso’s departure came a day after FIGC President Gabriele Gravina resigned, and national team delegation head Gianluigi Buffon stepped down from his role. Italy lost Tuesday’s playoff final in Bosnia on penalties and the ‌four-times champions have now missed out on three consecutive World Cups. “With a heavy heart, having failed to achieve the goal we had set ourselves, I consider my time in charge of the national team to be over,” Gattuso said in a statement. “The Azzurri shirt is the most precious asset in football, which is why it is right to facilitate future technical assessments with immediate effect. It has been an honour to lead the ⁠national …

After World Cup debacle, Italy warned of being dropped as Euro 2032 co-hosts due to poor infrastructure | Football News

After World Cup debacle, Italy warned of being dropped as Euro 2032 co-hosts due to poor infrastructure | Football News

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2 min readApr 2, 2026 09:44 PM IST UEFA president Alexander Ceferin has warned that Italy could lose their co-hosting rights for the 2032 European Championship unless the existing football infrastructure is upgraded. The development comes a day after the country failed to qualify for the FIFA World Cup for an unprecedented third consecutive time. It has led to the Italian football federation president Gabriele Gravina stepping down from his position amid mounting criticism at home. “Euro 2032 is scheduled and will take place. I hope the infrastructure will be ready,” Ceferin told Gazzetta dello Sport. “Otherwise, the tournament will not be played in Italy.” The tournament is set to be co-hosted by Italy and Turkey. Italy boast some of the most iconic football stadiums but clubs that play in them have struggled with renovation work. With the exception of Juventus, almost every major club in Italy, including AC Milan, Inter Milan, Lazio and AS Roma, play at stadiums that are ultimately owned by public authorities. Ceferin expressed his support for Gravina , who is …

Director Maruthi says he is working on next film after The Raja Saab box office debacle: ‘I will put in my best efforts’

Director Maruthi says he is working on next film after The Raja Saab box office debacle: ‘I will put in my best efforts’

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2026 started with Prabhas releasing his highly anticipated film The Raja Saab. The horror comedy was touted as the year’s first pan-India film and as the first blockbuster. However, it did not live up to expectations upon release. After a huge opening, the film fizzled out due to extremely bad word of mouth. Director Maruthi has now made his first social media three months later after the release of the film to address fans, sharing that he is starting his next film. (Also read: Is The Raja Saab Prabhas’ biggest flop? Here’s how the box office bomb compares to Adipurush, Radhe Shyam, Saaho) Maruthi made his first post after the failure of The Raja Saab to address fans. Maruthi thanks his audience On the occasion of Rama Navami, Maruthi shared a picture sitting in front of the idols at his residence. In front of the idols lay the script for his next film, with marigold flowers placed on it. He wrote in the caption, “Every journey is a learning experience. On this auspicious occasion of …

Sri Lanka sports minister hints at cricket board revamp after 2026 T20 World Cup debacle | Cricket News

Sri Lanka sports minister hints at cricket board revamp after 2026 T20 World Cup debacle | Cricket News

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2 min readMar 5, 2026 07:33 PM IST Sri Lanka may revamp its cricket administration in the wake of the men’s team’s dismal performance in the 2026 T20 World Cup. The country’s sports minister Sunil Kumara Gamage said that it is in discussion with the International Cricket Council (ICC) over transfering administration of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) to an “interim committee”. “Discussions are underway with the ICC (International Cricket Council) to hand over the administration of SLC (Sri Lanka Cricket) to an interim committee to rebuild the sport,” Gamage told reporters. Current SLC chairman Shammi Silva’s tenure is till May 2027. ALSO READ | Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka calls for government action to stop ‘negativity’ around team after T20 World Cup exit Sri Lanka Cricket had been suspended by the ICC in 2024 when then-sports minister Roshan Ranasinghe sacked Silva on allegations of corruption. It had led to the country losing hosting rights for the 2025 U19 World Cup, which was shifted to South Africa with the ICC citing government interference in the sport. …

T20 World Cup: Varun Chakaravarthy returns to Chepauk after South Africa debacle | Cricket News

T20 World Cup: Varun Chakaravarthy returns to Chepauk after South Africa debacle | Cricket News

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The ground will be familiar. So will the pressure. On Thursday, Varun Chakaravarthy returns to Chepauk — his home, his people, his pitch — for what is effectively a knockout game for India at the T20 World Cup. The must-win fixture against Zimbabwe comes on the back of a chastening defeat to South Africa, where the Proteas appeared to hand the world a blueprint for dismantling him. And that exposed something uncomfortable: despite the presence of Jasprit Bumrah, India are heavily reliant on Varun in the middle overs. When he has an off day, there is simply no reliable Plan B. The scrutiny, then, is intense. But those who know him best will tell you: he has been here before. It was soon after Varun landed in Chennai following the 2021 T20 World Cup — a tournament India failed to get past the group stages of, one where he had paid the heaviest price. The mystery wasn’t working, and he was the first casualty. Threats flooded his social media. His place in Indian cricket felt …

‘The aura of Australia is no longer there…’: Glenn McGrath on 2026 T20 World Cup debacle | Cricket News

‘The aura of Australia is no longer there…’: Glenn McGrath on 2026 T20 World Cup debacle | Cricket News

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3 min readUpdated: Feb 18, 2026 04:40 PM IST The brickbats continue to come for Australia after they meekly bowed out of the 2026 T20 World Cup in the group stage. Australia finished behind the West Indies and Sri Lanka in their group and fast bowling great Glenn McGrath feels that they longer have the aura that they once had, particularly in T20s. “We said at the start of this World Cup that we were concerned about Australia. All of a sudden, the aura of that Australian team is no longer there when other teams play it… unfortunately, not surprising,” McGrath said on the podcast The Fast Bowling Cartel hosted by him and fellow former Australian pacers Jason Gillespie and Damien Fleming. Australia were stricken with injuries in this tournament. Pacers Pat Cummins and Josh Hazelwood were ruled while Mitchell Starc has retired from the format. Marsh was not 100 per cent fit which meant that Australia were being led by stand-in skipper Travis Head for much of the tournament. Tim David, Glenn Maxwell and …

ICC T20 World Cup: Pakistan left with no answers as once-great rivalry with India becomes one-sided debacle | Cricket News

ICC T20 World Cup: Pakistan left with no answers as once-great rivalry with India becomes one-sided debacle | Cricket News

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There’s a moment in the eighth over when one could see helplessness on Shadab Khan’s face. He’d tried four different fields for Ishan Kishan. He’d bowled the googly, the leg-break, the slider. Nothing’s worked. Ishan had just reverse-swept him for four. Shadab looked at his captain Salman Ali Agha. Babar Azam had no answers either. This is when one knew. The R Premadasa Stadium was packed for the game. Blue on one side, green on the other. The kind of atmosphere where every dot ball gets a reaction, every boundary shifts the noise from one end to the other. It was India versus Pakistan. The biggest rivalry in cricket, they say. Except it hasn’t been a rivalry for years now. And Sunday night showed why. Ishan made 77 off 40 balls. That’s a number on the scorecard. But here’s the number that really matters: 14. That’s how many consecutive deliveries Kishan faced in the middle overs while Tilak Varma stood at the other end watching. In those 14 balls, Kishan added 41 runs. Four different …

‘Couldn’t be bothered’: Sunil Gavaskar tears into England batsmen’s ‘couldn’t-care-less’ approach after Ashes debacle | Cricket News

‘Couldn’t be bothered’: Sunil Gavaskar tears into England batsmen’s ‘couldn’t-care-less’ approach after Ashes debacle | Cricket News

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No batter in the England Test squad apart from Joe Root care about putting value to their wicket as they know that they will never be left out of the squad, India batting great Sunil Gavaskar has said. Gavaskar acknowledged the fact that Brendon McCullum was a great player and brought a freshness to England cricket as a coach before stating that once it wore off, they were found to be batsmen who couldn’t do much once pitches gave bowlers some assistance. Gavaskar’s criticism comes in the wake of England’s abject performance in their 4-1 defeat to Australia in the Ashes. While a number of English former cricketers had predicted the side to win the series, Gavaskar said that their defeat comes as no surprise only to non-English fans. “Valuing playing for your country and putting a minimum price of a century on your wicket is something only the great Joe Root does. The others could not be bothered, as they knew they were unlikely to be left out of the squad,” wrote Gavaskar in …