Lucknow Super Giants pacer Akash Deep said that all four of LSG’s main fast bowlers were sidelined before the tournament started, which affected the team’s rhythm and bowling strength. LSG were marred by injuries ahead of IPL 2025, with the four main pacers, Mayank Yadav, Avesh Khan, Mohsin Khan and Akash Deep, all unavailable for the first few games.
"Our team had a bit of bad luck because the four main fast bowlers of our team were all injured before the tournament. So, coming back from injury and playing is a bit difficult. I feel that, in some way, this has been a big factor for our team not playing the playoffs," LSG pacer Akash Deep said in the press conference.
This episode of Health360 delves into India's rising COVID-19 cases, fuelled by new Omicron sub-variants like JN.1. Dr. Randeep Guleria, ex-AIIMS director, explains its symptoms and cautions for vulnerable groups. Dr. Arjun Dang discusses rising test demands and variant spread. The show also explores ‘Disease X’ and its potential impact on future pandemics.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held talks with the UK Foreign Secretary. He thanked the UK for condemning the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. Jaishankar reiterated India's zero-tolerance policy on terrorism, stating 'perpetrators of evil are not at par with the victims'. The discussions also covered bilateral issues including technology trade, business collaborations, and strategic partnership.
A helicopter flying from Badasu (Sirsai) to Kedarnath made an emergency landing on a highway in Uttarakhand. Fortunately, all passengers on board were safe. The Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority (UCADA) has taken note of the incident and informed the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
On this special edition of Battle Cry, the focus is on India's BrahMos supersonic cruise missile. The program discusses the missile's crucial role in Operation Sindoor, where it targeted multiple Pakistani airbases and terror facilities. Former BrahMos Aerospace CMD Dr. A. Shivdhanu Pillai shares insights on the missile's development and future variants. The show explores the missile's precision, range, and its potential as a deterrent against Pakistan and China.
