IPL 2025: Winning it for Kohli would mean a lot, says RCB captain Patidar ahead of final

IANS | June 2, 2025 8:31 PM

Ahmedabad, June 2 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper Rajat Patidar wants to end the side’s 18-year drought and lift the coveted trophy for their loyal fan base and Virat Kohli. Kohli has been with RCB since the very first edition in 2008 and captained the side from 2013 to 2021, and was a part of all three RCB teams to have lost the final in 2009, 2011, and 2016, respectively.

PM Modi hails Gukesh's historic win over Carlsen at Norway Chess 2025

IANS | June 2, 2025 8:10 PM

New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday lauded teenage chess sensation Gukesh Dommaraju for his stunning victory over Norwegian World No. 1 and five-time World Champion, Magnus Carlsen, in the sixth round of the prestigious Norway Chess 2025 tournament.

Indonesia Open 2025: Satwik-Chirag leads India’s charge; Sindhu eyes resurgence

IANS | June 2, 2025 5:22 PM

New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) Former champions Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will headline India’s challenge at the prestigious Indonesia Open Super 1000 tournament starting Tuesday in Jakarta. With a prize pool of USD 1.45 million and crucial ranking points on offer, the event is set to play a key role in India’s Olympic preparations.

Eagerly waiting for RCB's victory in IPL 2025, says Shivakumar

IANS | June 2, 2025 4:49 PM

Bengaluru, June 2 (IANS) Conveying best wishes to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) team for making it to the IPL 2025 finals, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Monday said that the government and people of the state are eagerly waiting for its victory.