IPL 2026 Final: Familiar rivals, different stakes as RCB and GT battle for glory in Ahmedabad (Preview)

IANS | May 30, 2026 5:16 PM

Ahmedabad, May 30 (IANS) The Indian Premier League season that began with ten teams chasing a dream now comes down to two franchises separated by contrasting styles but united by a common ambition. Under the lights of the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans will meet in the IPL 2026 final with the trophy and a place in league history at stake.

Chinese firms control nearly 90 pc of Zimbabwe’s lithium reserves: Report

IANS | May 30, 2026 5:02 PM

New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) The Select Committee on China of the US House of Representatives found that Chinese companies now control nearly 90 per cent of Zimbabwe’s lithium reserves, raising concerns about environmental damage and over-exploitation of local communities, a new report has said.

JSCA to conduct player auction for inaugural Jharkhand T20 League

IANS | May 30, 2026 4:53 PM

Jamshedpur, May 30 (IANS) The inaugural season of the Jharkhand T20 League under the aegis of Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA) will conduct its first-ever player auction on Saturday with 275 cricketers up for grabs.

Labour reforms in Bangladesh's garment industry remain on papers amid lack of implementation

IANS | May 30, 2026 4:44 PM

New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) Bangladesh is staring at unfinished labour reforms and if systemic change, especially higher minimum wage amid rising living costs and action on forced labour, is not achieved, the new government is likely to face major worker protests in the garment sector and beyond, a new report has warned.

Ravi Kishan gets nostalgic about ‘Army’ days with Sridevi while working with Janhvi Kapoor in ‘Peddi’

IANS | May 30, 2026 4:43 PM

Mumbai, May 30 (IANS) Actor Ravi Kishan, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film ‘Peddi’ alongside Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor, recalled his experience of working with late actress Sridevi and reflected on sharing screen space with her daughter decades later.

Women in India top AI-related skills globally, higher than US: Report

IANS | May 30, 2026 4:41 PM

New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) As artificial intelligence (AI) adoption surges in India, Indian women score higher (1.9) than women in the United States (1.71), Canada (0.97) and the United Kingdom (0.90) on learning AI-related skills, according to a new report.

IPL 2026 Final: When and Where to watch GT vs RCB, know all details

IANS | May 30, 2026 4:38 PM

Ahmedabad, May 30 (IANS) Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will clash with 2022 winners Gujarat Titans (GT) in the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

Rs 944 crore Boregaon-Shahpur corridor 85 pc complete: Govt

IANS | May 30, 2026 4:37 PM

New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) The Boregaon to Shahpur section of NH‑753L -- a nearly 47 km modern four‑lane corridor being developed under Bharatmala Pariyojana -- is about 85 per cent complete and will provide a faster, safer inter‑state link between Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, an official statement said on Saturday.

Beijing's control of Tibetan spiritual leader succession lacks legitimacy: Report

IANS | May 30, 2026 4:31 PM

Washington, May 30 (IANS) The Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) selection of the 11th Panchen Lama stands as a case study in failure, underscoring that legitimacy cannot be imposed and authenticity cannot be manufactured. If Beijing proceeds with efforts to influence the succession of the 14th Dalai Lama in the similar manner, it risks the same outcome marked by rejection from Tibetans, sparking international criticism, and laying bare Beijing's insecurity.

Subodh Bhave reflects on the emotional responsibility of portraying the revered spiritual figure

IANS | May 30, 2026 4:27 PM

Mumbai, May 30 (IANS) Actor Subodh Bhave, who will be essaying the role of Neem Karoli Baba in the biopic "Shree Baba Neeb Karori Maharaj," opened up about the emotional responsibility of portraying a revered spiritual figure on screen.