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World championship medallist boxer Gaurav Bidhuri gave a fiery reply to former Pakistan cricket team captain Shahid Afridi, whose comments on the Pahalgam terrorist attack have left many Indians infuriated. After the attack, in which 26 civilians lost their lives, Afridi appeared on Pakistani television and blamed India’s security forces, questioning their efficiency while also throwing negative light on India’s sportsmanship. Bidhuri, who won a bronze medal at the 2017 World Boxing Championships in Germany, defended the Indian forces and drew comparison between the state of sporting affairs in both countries while taking the example of the Indian Premier League and Pakistan Super League.

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“The entire country is still in shock over the attacks in Pahalgam and the steps taken by the Indian government have driven Pakistanis crazy. The interview by Shahid Afridi in which he talked about how eight lakh Indian soldiers could not do anything to stop the attack, I would like to remind you that in 1971, 93,000 Pakistani soldiers surrendered to our army so please don’t try to teach us about capability.

“When asking for proof, why should we prove anything to you. The entire world knows that Pakistan is supporting terrorist organisations. The proxy group of the banned Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba ‘The Resistance Front’ has claimed responsibility for the attack.

“You were talking about sports diplomacy, so I would like to point out how recently Neeraj Chopra himself invited your Olympic champion Nadeem, so don’t talk to us about sportsmanship. You have your PSL; we have IPL. Please see where the world is playing; you talked about how you received threats in India. Please realise the world is playing here while no one is coming there. You’ve obviously gone crazy, but the world knows what Pakistan is,” Bidhuri told IANS.

The terrorist attack in Pahalgam has been one of the deadliest in Kashmir since the 2019 Pulwama incident. The attack triggered global condemnation, and India has pointed towards Pakistan-backed terror outfits being responsible.

Speaking to Samaa TV, Afridi said, “Tum logon ki 8 lakh hi fauj hai Kashmir mein aur yeh ho gaya. Iska matlab nalayak ho, nikamme ho na tum log security de nahi sake logon ko (You have an 800,000-strong army in Kashmir and this still happened. It means you are inefficient and useless if you can’t provide security to the people).”

–IANS

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Is MS Dhoni playing his last IPL? That is one question which is on everybody’s mind. MS Dhoni, under whom Chennai Super Kings won five IPL titles, has answered the question (well, sort of). Ahead of  CSK’s match against Punjab Kings in Chennai on Wednesday, there was a huge fanfare when MS Dhoni was about to speak at the toss. That led former New Zealand player Danny Morrison, commentating in the match, to ask Dhoni about his future.  

“Does that mean, you are going to come back next year as well?” Danny Morrison asked MS Dhoni.  

“I don’t know, I am coming for the next game (laughs),” MS Dhoni replied.

He went on to talk about CSK’s season so far, which has been forgettable in the IPL 2025. “One of the things is the pride factor. Majority of the games you play at home. Home advantage is very important which we haven’t been able to capitalise on. Same team. We’ve been a side where we don’t make a lot of changes. But this season we’ve made a lot of changes. Reason is simple. If most of your players are doing well, then you chop and change 1-2 players. But this season it hasn’t worked for us. It’s also the first season after a fresh auction. So you have something in mind but you have to see where a batter is suited better.”

The ‘S’ in MS Dhoni stands for suspense!

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CSK on the other hand will be eliminated from the tournament with a loss on the night. The home side currently lingers at the bottom of the points table having won only two of their nine games in the campaign.

Punjab Kings won the toss and elected to field against Chennai Super Kings in match 49 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Prabhsimran Singh and Glenn Maxwell make way for Harpreet Brar and Suryansh Shedge for Punjab Kings. Chennai Super Kings are playing with the same XI.

After their clash against Kolkata Knight Riders got washed out, Punjab will be hoping to get a win in hopes of staying alive in the race for the top four.

Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer said, “We’re going to bowl first. We’ll focus on our process. Our preparations have been intact. Boys are in high spirits and looking forward for a great game. Unfortunate that he’s got a fractured finger. Haven’t decided on a replacement so far.”

With IANS inputs

Is MS Dhoni playing his last IPL? That is one question which is on everybody’s mind. MS Dhoni, under whom Chennai Super Kings won five IPL titles, has answered the question (well, sort of). Ahead of  CSK’s match against Punjab Kings in Chennai on Wednesday, there was a huge fanfare when MS Dhoni was about to speak at the toss. That led former New Zealand player Danny Morrison, commentating in the match, to ask Dhoni about his future.  

“Does that mean, you are going to come back next year as well?” Danny Morrison asked MS Dhoni.  

“I don’t know, I am coming for the next game (laughs),” MS Dhoni replied.

He went on to talk about CSK’s season so far, which has been forgettable in the IPL 2025. “One of the things is the pride factor. Majority of the games you play at home. Home advantage is very important which we haven’t been able to capitalise on. Same team. We’ve been a side where we don’t make a lot of changes. But this season we’ve made a lot of changes. Reason is simple. If most of your players are doing well, then you chop and change 1-2 players. But this season it hasn’t worked for us. It’s also the first season after a fresh auction. So you have something in mind but you have to see where a batter is suited better.”

The ‘S’ in MS Dhoni stands for suspense!

Watch the LIVE action https://t.co/KXCjo6jCjI #IPLonJioStar #CSKvPBKS | LIVE NOW on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 Hindi & JioHotstar! pic.twitter.com/q8MpTZqncm

— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) April 30, 2025

CSK on the other hand will be eliminated from the tournament with a loss on the night. The home side currently lingers at the bottom of the points table having won only two of their nine games in the campaign.

Punjab Kings won the toss and elected to field against Chennai Super Kings in match 49 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Prabhsimran Singh and Glenn Maxwell make way for Harpreet Brar and Suryansh Shedge for Punjab Kings. Chennai Super Kings are playing with the same XI.

After their clash against Kolkata Knight Riders got washed out, Punjab will be hoping to get a win in hopes of staying alive in the race for the top four.

Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer said, “We’re going to bowl first. We’ll focus on our process. Our preparations have been intact. Boys are in high spirits and looking forward for a great game. Unfortunate that he’s got a fractured finger. Haven’t decided on a replacement so far.”

With IANS inputs

The driver of a state transport bus in Karnataka has landed in trouble after stopping the bus on the roadside to offer namaz. An inquiry has been ordered after a video of him at prayer was widely circulated.

In the video, the man can be seen perched on a seat, offering prayers, the bus parked on the shoulder of the road while traffic thunders by. The handful of passengers in the bus can be seen watching helplessly. Some kept recording the situation on their cellphones. 

The incident took place at the Huballi Haveri Marg near Javeri on Tuesday evening. 

Sources said some of the passengers have complained after the incident and the Karnataka State Transport Corporation has started an inquiry. The department said action will be taken after the investigation. 

The state’s transport minister Ramalinga Reddy was stern. In a letter to the manager of the North Western Karnataka Road Transport Corporation, he wrote, “The staff working in a public service has to follow certain rules and regulations compulsorily”.

“Even though everyone has a right to practice any religion, they can do so except during office hours. It is objectionable to perform namaz by stopping the bus midway even though there are passengers travelling in the bus,” letter read.

“It is instructed to conduct immediate inquiry into the said viral video and to take disciplinary action if the staff found guilty. Action should be taken to prevent recurring of these types of incidents in future,” the minister added. 
 

A major fire broke out at a popular art and craft market in Delhi on Wednesday evening. The fire broke out at 8.55 pm at Dilli Haat, said Delhi Fire Service. No injuries have been reported in the fire yet.

The fire has been doused now, informed Delhi Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra in a post on X at 9.51 pm a. “There are no reports of any casualties in the fire. I am going to Delhi Haat,” he said.

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— Kapil Mishra (@KapilMishra_IND) April 30, 2025

Around 25 to 30 stalls were completely burnt to ashes in the market in South Delhi’s INA. In visuals, huge clouds of thick smoke could be seen above stalls in the market. Several traders have lost their goods in the fire,” a witness said.

“After the fire broke out, people started rushing towards the Dilli Haat exit. It seems like a major fire

The market is inspired by India’s village markets and has stalls of handicrafts from across the country. Stalls of different states have caught fire, officials said.

The market also has shops of cuisines from various parts of India.