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Brijesh Sharma Comes in For Tushar Deshpande

Brijesh Sharma Comes in For Tushar Deshpande

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IPL 2026 KKR vs RR Playing 11: Ajinkya Rahane-led Kolkata Knight Riders will square off against Riyan Parag-led Rajasthan Royals on April 19 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Rajasthan Royals have four wins out of five games, while Kolkata Knight Riders are in search of their first win in the ongoing season. With Rajasthan Royals sitting in the third position, Kolkata Knight Riders sinks in the bottom of the IPL 2026 points table. Rajasthan Royals won the toss and opted to bat. Speaking at the toss, RR captain Riyan Parag said, “We’re going to be batting first. Looks like a pretty dry wicket. The grass was cut yesterday, hoping for some turn in the first inning, but then a little bit more around the second innings, so that’s right.” “Last year we fell short, but the amount of turn Varun and Narine extracted last year as well, we feel if we get a little bit of the same, we’ve got really quality spinners, so trying to set up the tone, start up early up, and then …

IPL | Dale Steyn on RR’s Tushar Deshpande after last over heroics vs GT: ‘This bowling performance will ensure Indian selectors don’t take their eyes off him’ | Cricket News

IPL | Dale Steyn on RR’s Tushar Deshpande after last over heroics vs GT: ‘This bowling performance will ensure Indian selectors don’t take their eyes off him’ | Cricket News

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3 min readUpdated: Apr 5, 2026 06:01 PM IST Former South Africa pacer Dale Steyn had high praise for Rajasthan Royals bowler Tushar Deshpande who defended 11 runs in the last over in Gujarat Titans’ chase on Saturday, saying that the Indian selectors will have a close eye on the pacer in the IPL. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO “The final over bowled by Tushar Deshpande was exceptional. He executed his yorkers perfectly under pressure, did not give any chances to a player like Rashid Khan to find the boundary and he ensured his team did not suffer any hiccups in the final over of a 200-plus run chase. It is very difficult for a bowler to stay calm in such a high-pressure situation because a lot of things go through your mind. But, to ensure your plans are executed perfectly without feeling the pressure is a rare skill,” Steyn said on Star Sports. “Tushar bowled four inch-perfect yorkers, then he changed his line and delivered the length ball and by doing that, he baited Rashid …

IPL: Tushar Deshpande’s yorkers seal the deal for RR in IPL 2026’s first proper thriller as they go top of the table | Cricket News

IPL: Tushar Deshpande’s yorkers seal the deal for RR in IPL 2026’s first proper thriller as they go top of the table | Cricket News

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Deshpande’s yorkers seals the deal for RR as Bishnoi, Rashid and Rabada all have their say in season’s first thriller Gujarat Titans looked dead and buried after Ravi Bishnoi’s four-wicket burst, only for Rashid Khan and Kagiso Rabada to claw them back to the brink. With 11 needed off the last over, Riyan Parag threw the ball to Tushar Deshpande — not the most celebrated name in death bowling — and he answered the ultimate T20 question: back your skill or fear the batsman’s? He backed his yorkers. It was enough. In an interview with this newspaper, India pace legend Zaheer Khan talked about wide outside off yorkers, one of the deliveries T20 cricket has produced consistently over the last few years. “That’s good, but you can also bowl yorkers on stumps. If you possess a good yorker, and the batsman also has the ability to hit it for six if you miss — who are you going to back? Your skill or the batsman’s?” An unlikely candidate answered that query in some style on …

Taj Story director Tushar Goel refutes theories of Shiva temple under Taj Mahal

Taj Story director Tushar Goel refutes theories of Shiva temple under Taj Mahal

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Paresh Rawal`s The Taj Story created quite a stir when it was released. With objections against its release, calls for a ban and many even raised questions on the intent of the makers. Written and directed by Tushar Amrish Goel, the film boldly tackles a provocative and less-spoken about topic. It questions history while raising powerful points about the origin of Taj Mahal. Despite, the setbacks, the film received an overwhelming response from the audience.  We got a chance to have a chat with the man behind the film, the writer and director, Tushar Amrish Goel, and here`s what he had to share with mid-day. Tushar Amrish Goel about the inspiration behind The Taj Story Given a topic both sensitive and thought-provocative like that, we asked Tushar how he got the idea of making a film like this. He shares how he was aware of such debates around the Taj Mahal, but he did not have proper knowledge. He shares, “Actually, a lot of petitions were already being filed on this topic. So I was …

Govt appoints Tushar Mehta-headed team of lawyers for trial against Tahawwur Rana

Govt appoints Tushar Mehta-headed team of lawyers for trial against Tahawwur Rana

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Solicitor General of India Tushar Mehta. | Photo Credit: H.S. MANJUNATH The government has appointed a team of lawyers headed by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to conduct trial against extradited Pakistani-Canadian terrorist Tahawwur Hussain Rana in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack case. In a notification, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said the appointment has been made exercising the powers conferred under the National Investigation Agency Act, 2008 and the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023. The central government hereby appoints a team of Special Public Prosecutors headed by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta and comprising Additional Solicitor General S. V. Raju, senior advocate Dayan Krishnan and advocate Narender Mann for conducting trial and other matters related to the case RC-04/2009/NIA/DLI on behalf of the NIA before the NIA Special Courts at Delhi, High Court of Delhi and Supreme Court of India for three years or till the completion of trial of the said case, whichever is earlier, the notification said. The RC-04/2009/NIA/DLI pertains to the case registered with the NIA in Delhi involving the trial …

Tushar Mehta to lead prosecution in 26/11 Mumbai terror case trail against Tahawwur Rana

Tushar Mehta to lead prosecution in 26/11 Mumbai terror case trail against Tahawwur Rana

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The Indian government has appointed Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to lead the prosecution of Tahawwur Rana in the 26/11 Mumbai terror case following his extradition from the US. New Delhi: The Union Government has appointed a specialised legal team led by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to prosecute Tahawwur Hussain Rana in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack case. This significant move comes in the wake of Rana’s recent extradition from the United States to India. Rana, a Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman, is accused of being involved in the planning and facilitation of the 2008 Mumbai attacks, which claimed 166 lives. His extradition marks a critical step in India’s efforts to bring all conspirators of the attack to justice. The appointed prosecution team comprises Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, Additional Solicitor General S.V. Raju, Senior Advocate Dayan Krishnan, and Advocate Narender Nawa. This legal panel will represent the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in all proceedings related to the case before the NIA Special Courts in Delhi, the Delhi High Court, and the Supreme Court of India. According to the …

SG Tushar Mehta bats for newer, context-sensitive solutions to mounting caseload | Latest News India

SG Tushar Mehta bats for newer, context-sensitive solutions to mounting caseload | Latest News India

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New Delhi, Solicitor general of India Tushar Mehta on Saturday advocated for newer and more context-sensitive solutions to India’s mounting caseload, saying promotion of mediation will be beneficial as it helps the parties reach an understanding. SG Tushar Mehta bats for newer, context-sensitive solutions to mounting caseload Speaking at a national conference on ‘Exploring the Efficacy and Reach of Mediation’, Mehta described the ‘mediation bar association’ as a “transformative step”. “As lawyers, we know that disputes are an unavoidable part of our lives. When a matter goes to the court, one party gets satisfied while the other gets dissatisfied. What is needed is newer methods. The mediation bar association will bring about faster and more flexible methods. Small cases, labour cases should at first go for mediation as the system is already clogged. That is where this association can step in,” Mehta said. A ‘mediation bar association’ refers to an organisation or committee within a bar association that focuses on promoting and supporting mediation as an alternative dispute resolution method. Stating that promotion of mediation …

SC dismisses Tushar Gandhi’s plea against Sabarmati Ashram redevelopment

SC dismisses Tushar Gandhi’s plea against Sabarmati Ashram redevelopment

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The Supreme Court has dismissed Tushar Gandhi’s petition against the Gujarat government’s Sabarmati Ashram redevelopment plan, clearing the way for the project. The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected a plea by Mahatma Gandhi’s great-grandson, Tushar Gandhi, challenging the Sabarmati Ashram redevelopment project. A bench comprising Justices M M Sundresh and Rajesh Bindal declined to interfere in the matter, citing a delay of over two years in filing the petition. Apprehensions over Ashram’s alteration Gandhi had approached the court against a Gujarat High Court order, arguing that the project would alter the topography of the historic ashram. His plea stated that while over 40 structures would be preserved, nearly 200 buildings would either be demolished or reconstructed. However, the apex court noted that the Gujarat government had assured that the ashram’s core five-acre premises would remain untouched, and mere apprehension could not be grounds for intervention. Gujarat HC had dismissed plea in 2022 The Gujarat High Court had previously dismissed Gandhi’s petition in 2022 after the state government’s assurance that the main ashram area would not …

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, Opposition leader Satheesan condemn RSS-BJP protest against Tushar Gandhi | India News

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, Opposition leader Satheesan condemn RSS-BJP protest against Tushar Gandhi | India News

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Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Opposition leader V D Satheesan on Thursday condemned the RSS and the BJP after their workers staged a protest against Tushar Gandhi, Mahatma Gandhi’s great-grandson, for remarks he made about the RSS. Unveiling the statue of the late Gopinanathan Nair, a prominent Gandhian, at Neyyattinkara in Thiruvananthapuram district on Wednesday, Tushar Gandhi said, “We will be able to defeat the BJP, but the RSS is poison. They are trying to destroy the soul of the country. We should be fearful about that because if the soul is lost, everything is lost.” Following the speech, a group of RSS-BJP workers raised slogans against him and tried to stop his car. Tushar Gandhi refused to withdraw his statement and drove away after raising the slogan, “Gandhi ki jai”. Story continues below this ad Referring to the incident, Chief Minister Vijayan said it was an attack on the country’s secularism and democracy. “This is deplorable. An action that infringes upon freedom of speech cannot be allowed in a democratic society. There will …

RSS-BJP workers illegally detain Tushar Gandhi

RSS-BJP workers illegally detain Tushar Gandhi

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A group of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) activists allegedly illegally detained Tushar Gandhi, the great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, near Neyyattinkara, in the outskirts of Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday evening, causing public outcry and politically non-partisan protests from both the ruling front and the Opposition.  The protesters were reportedly irked by Mr. Gandhi, who was in Kerala at the invitation of the Sivagiri Madhom, terming the RSS a cancer on the nation’s soul in a speech commemorating the 100th anniversary of Sree Narayana Guru’s historic meeting with Mahatma Gandhi at the Madhom.  Mr. Gandhi was later in Neyyattinkara to unveil the statue of late Gandhian P. Gopinathan Nair at the latter’s ancestral home.  After the function, the RSS activists besieged Mr. Gandhi when he entered the vehicle. The protesters gheraoed Mr. Gandhi and demanded that he retract his speech condemning the RSS at the Sivagiri Madhom.  No police presence Mr. Gandhi stepped out of the vehicle, confronted the protesters, and was seemingly unrepentant. He shouted, “RSS murdabad and Gandhiji zindabad” back at the …