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Jasprit Bumrah’s IPL slump triggered by T20 World Cup hangover: ‘He has gone over the top’

Jasprit Bumrah’s IPL slump triggered by T20 World Cup hangover: ‘He has gone over the top’

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Jasprit Bumrah’s struggles have unexpectedly become one of the major talking points of IPL 2026, something few would have predicted before the tournament began. Coming off a stellar T20 World Cup where he played a key role in India’s title defence, Bumrah entered the season with high expectations. Over the years, he has been a proven match-winner for both India and Mumbai Indians, consistently delivering in pressure situations. His reputation as a bowler who unsettles batters with pace, precision, and control has rarely been questioned. Jasprit Bumrah has been struggling in the ongoing IPL. (AP) However, this season has told a different story. Bumrah has found it difficult to maintain his usual standards, conceding runs at an uncharacteristic rate while picking up just two wickets in nine matches. His dip in form has mirrored MI’s struggles, with the team currently languishing in ninth place on the points table and facing an uphill battle to stay in contention for the playoffs. There have also been concerns around his approach. An increased reliance on slower deliveries has …

Odisha’s Brahmapur station to gte 300cr upgrade, India-New Zealand to sign FTA, 50% slump in West Asia exports

Odisha’s Brahmapur station to gte 300cr upgrade, India-New Zealand to sign FTA, 50% slump in West Asia exports

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2 min readNew DelhiApr 26, 2026 06:21 PM IST School Assembly News Headlines for Today, April 27, 2026: Here are the news headlines for the school assembly on April 27. Today’s key developments include 300 crore upgradation package for Odisha’s Brahmapur railway station, shooting at White-House event, India-New Zealand to sign free-trade agreement, Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe making history and more. National News Back-to-back cub deaths in Kanha Tiger Reserve raise concerns over tiger monitoring systems, putting wildlife protection mechanisms under renewed scrutiny. Indian Railways has approved Rs 300 crore upgrade for Odisha’s historic Brahmapur station, aiming to modernise infrastructure and passenger facilities. International News India and New Zealand are set to sign a Free Trade Agreement on April 27 to boost trade and investment, marking a key step in strengthening bilateral ties. Security concerns resurfaced after shots fired incident at Washington Hilton recalled past presidential attack, with heightened vigilance around US leadership events. Sports News Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe made history after he ran a marathon in under two hours in a landmark performance, achieving a rare …

Alia Bhatt on why she’s ‘betting’ on YRF’s Alpha after Jigra’s box office slump: ‘It hasn’t worked historically’ | Bollywood News

Alia Bhatt on why she’s ‘betting’ on YRF’s Alpha after Jigra’s box office slump: ‘It hasn’t worked historically’ | Bollywood News

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3 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Apr 24, 2026 11:15 AM IST Alia Bhatt’s 2024 action-thriller Jigra underperformed at the box office, despite high expectations. Even the makers described it as a ‘disappointing’ yet ‘proud’ project. In the past, many other actresses have carried films on their shoulders, including, her own film Raazi (2018), Rani Mukerji’s Mardaani, Vidya Balan starrer Kahani, and many more. However, in a recent interview, Alia claimed that none of the films from this genre have been accepted in the past. She also opened up about ‘betting’ on her next film Alpha, which is the first female-led film in the YRF spy universe. During a chat with Femina, she was asked about calling her upcoming action-thriller film Alpha a ‘risk’ earlier and giving a nod to the project. “I think what made me say ‘yes’ was, number one, it’s a genre that I’m betting on, and one that has not been accepted in the past, in India at least. So, I wanted to understand: why has it not been accepted wholeheartedly in the past?” she …

Delhi Capitals Fight Back as RCB Slump to 131/4 After Rajat Patidar’s Dismissal

Delhi Capitals Fight Back as RCB Slump to 131/4 After Rajat Patidar’s Dismissal

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Delhi Capitals staged a strong comeback after bagging three quick wickets of RCB’s batting line-up and gaining momentum during the IPL 2026 game at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. The bagged the wickets of Devdutt Padikkal, Phil Salt and Rajat Patidar as RCB lost 4 wickets for 131 runs. After being invited to bat first, Phil Salt and Virat Kohli opened the innings while Auqib Nabi opened the bowling attack. With a decent start from the opener duo, Lungi Ngidi bagged the wicket of Virat Kohli for 19 runs. The veteran batter attempted for a big shot on a length outside off, where Pathum Nissanka picked the catch at deep cover. With Padikkal joining Salt at creae, the latter accerelated the innings helping the side to post 59 runs in the powerplay. 🎥 What happens when its in the slot for Salt 🚀 The big-hitting #RCB opener was in the mood today 😎 Updates ▶️ https://t.co/vfJ6SccA9T#TATAIPL | #KhelBindaas | #RCBvDC | @RCBTweets pic.twitter.com/8qEWalDx7T — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 18, 2026 He slams second fifty of this season. On …

Kota coaching hub sees revival, admissions rise 20-30% after slump

Kota coaching hub sees revival, admissions rise 20-30% after slump

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Kota, After a prolonged slowdown, Rajasthan’s Kota, widely recognised as India’s premier coaching hub for IIT-JEE and NEET, is witnessing a revival, with admissions for the 2026–27 academic session gathering momentum. Kota coaching hub sees revival, admissions rise 20-30% after slump Early trends indicate a 20–30 per cent rise in student enrolments across coaching centres in the city. The resurgence comes after a sharp decline over the past few years. Between 2023 and 2025, the number of students dropped by nearly 30–40 per cent – from around 2.5 lakh aspirants generating an annual revenue of ₹6,500–7,000 crore to just 85,000 – 1 lakh students, with revenue shrinking to about ₹3,500 crore. However, the tide now appears to be turning. The new batches starting March 25 saw an influx of students and parents from across the country visiting the city, signalling a recovery after nearly three years of downturn. The admissions process will continue until April 2. Firoj Khan, president of the Kota Station Area Auto Union, expressed optimism about the revival. “We hope for the …

Arne Slot says Liverpool’s defeat to Brighton ‘hurts a lot’ as defending champions slump to 5th spot | Football News

Arne Slot says Liverpool’s defeat to Brighton ‘hurts a lot’ as defending champions slump to 5th spot | Football News

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3 min readMar 21, 2026 11:09 PM IST Liverpool manager Arne Slot was forced to admit that his team have not been “good enough” and said that the defending champions’ latest defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion “hurts a lot”. Danny Welbeck scored a brace for Brighton at the Amex Stadium on Saturday while Milos Kerkez pulled a goal back for the Reds. The defeat meant that Liverpool have earned just a solo point from their last three league games. The club is now in fifth place in the Premier League, one point ahead of sixth-placed Chelsea ahead of its match at Everton later. “Of course now looking at the league table, this loss hurts a lot and it should hurt us a lot,” Slot said after the game. “It’s not good enough, no matter how many excuses I come up with.” The result will add more scrutiny on his position at the helm of the club. “The main problem is that we are in this position because we dropped a point at Wolves in …

US Job Market Defies Expectations with 130,000 New Jobs in January, but Massive 2025 Revisions Reveal a Hidden Slump

US Job Market Defies Expectations with 130,000 New Jobs in January, but Massive 2025 Revisions Reveal a Hidden Slump

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US employers added a surprisingly strong 130,000 jobs last month, but government revisions cut 2024-2025 US payrolls by hundreds of thousands. The unemployment rate fell to 4.3%, the Labor Department said Wednesday. The report included major revisions that reduced the number of jobs created last year to just 181,000, less than half the previously reported 584,000 and the weakest since the pandemic year of 2020. The job market has been sluggish for months even though the economy is registering solid growth. But the January numbers came in stronger than the 75,000 economists had expected. Healthcare accounted for nearly 82,000, or more than 60%, of last month’s new jobs. Factories added 5,000, snapping a streak of 13 straight months of job losses. The federal government shed 34,000 jobs. Story continues below this ad Average hourly wages rose a solid 0.4% from December to January. The unemployment rate fell from 4.4% in December as the number of employed Americans rose and the number of unemployed fell. “The surprisingly strong job gains in January were driven mainly by …

Crude oil futures slump over 5 pc to Rs 5,671 per barrel amid global sell-off

Crude oil futures slump over 5 pc to Rs 5,671 per barrel amid global sell-off

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Crude oil prices slumped more than 5 per cent to Rs 5,671 per barrel in futures trade on Monday, tracking a sharp fall in global benchmarks as a strong US dollar and weak market sentiment weighed on the commodity. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), crude oil for February delivery declined Rs 309, or 5.17 per cent, to Rs 5,671 per barrel in a business turnover of 12,512 lots. Similarly, the March contract also depreciated Rs 294, or 4.94 per cent, to Rs 5,659 per barrel in 4,027 lots. In the international markets, crude oil futures suffered heavy losses, with the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) for March delivery slipping by USD 3.38, or 5.18 per cent, to USD 61.83 per barrel. In addition, Brent Crude for April contract fell USD 3.38, or 4.88 per cent, to USD 65.94 per barrel in New York. “Crude oil prices remained highly volatile and slipped from their highs after Kevin Warsh was nominated by President Donald Trump as the next chief of the Federal Reserve. “The nomination boosted the …

Sam Raimi’s Directorial Eyes A Strong Debut To Break January Slump

Sam Raimi’s Directorial Eyes A Strong Debut To Break January Slump

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Send Help North America Box Office Projection ( Photo Credit – YouTube ) Sam Raimi’s Send Help is finally landing in the theaters this Friday, and the experts cannot help but project the film’s opening weekend at the North American box office. It is expected to earn strong box-office numbers on its debut weekend and launch a strong box-office run. Keep scrolling for the numbers. It is a survival-horror thriller featuring a fresh cast led by Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien. It premiered at the TCL Chinese Theater a few days ago and received positive reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, it received 90% over 90 reviews. The critics’ consensus said, “Putting director Sam Raimi’s penchant for diabolical mayhem to great use, Send Help doesn’t need any assistance in thrills thanks to a very game Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien, along with a viciously clever script.” Send Help opening weekend projection update According to Variety‘s report, Sam Raimi‘s Send Help is aiming for the No. 1 spot in the domestic box office rankings. The report …

EU FTA impact: Auto stocks slump, but textile companies climb | Business News

EU FTA impact: Auto stocks slump, but textile companies climb | Business News

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Shares of Indian automakers slid sharply on Tuesday as India and the European Union (EU) announced the finalisation of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) that will see auto manufacturers from the 27-nation bloc facing a sharp reduction in tariffs while entering India, potentially posing hurdles for domestic carmakers. Shares of major automakers closed 1-4% lower compared to Monday, with the Nifty Auto index ending down 0.9%. Hyundai Motor India closed 4% lower, while Maruti Suzuki India settled 1.4% down after falling as much as 2.9%. Mahindra & Mahindra closed 4.2% lower after falling 5.6% intraday. The manufacturer has a large portion of SUVs in its portfolio, and they are seen facing the biggest impact from the EU FTA as cars in the segment are priced around the minimum import price limit. “The impact (from the trade deal) is likely to be around 3-4% of volume for M&M and around 1-2% maybe for smaller players (in the SUV segment) like Maruti Suzuki and Tata Motors,” an analyst tracking the sector at a domestic brokerage said. On …