Mumbai Indians bowler Piyush Chawla became the second-highest wicket-taker in the history of Indian Premier League during the match against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Wankhede Stadium on Friday.

The 35-year-old had 183 wickets under his belt before the clash and needed a solitary wicket to achieve this feat.

Chawla claimed the wicket of Rinku Singh in the very first ball he bowled in the match to get to his 184th IPL wicket. He overtook former Chennai Super Kings pacer Dwayne Bravo to sit second in the leaderboard.

Rajasthan Royals’ Yuzvendra Chahal sits comfortably at the top with a whopping 200 wickets, a feat he achieved against Hardik Pandya’s men last month at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium. RR went on to win the game by nine wickets.

Kendric Cromer from Washington has become the first person in the world to receive commercially licensed gene therapy for sickle cell disease.

Kendric Cromer, a 12-year-old kid from a suburb of Washington, has become the first person in the world to receive commercially licensed gene therapy for sickle cell disease.

According to the New York Times, Kendric's successful therapy provides hope to around 20,000 people in the United States who suffer from sickle cell disease. However, it also emphasises the difficulties patients confront in obtaining novel sickle cell medications.

Paytm's President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) Bhavesh Gupta has resigned from the company, citing personal reasons.

In a regulatory filing, One97 Communications, Paytm's parent company, said on Saturday that Gupta decided to take a career break due to personal reasons. He was overseeing Paytm's payments and lending businesses.

As part of the company reshuffle, Gupta will be transitioning to an advisory role, offering guidance for Paytm’s growth initiatives until the end of the year.

Five youth Indian boxers Brijesh Tamta, Aryan Hooda, Yashwardhan Singh, Laxmi and Nisha put up impressive performances to clinch gold medals at the ASBC Asian U-22 & Youth Boxing Championships on Monday. (More Boxing News)

Brijesh gave India its first gold medal of the tournament with a unanimous 5-0 win over Tajikistan's Muminov Muinkhodzha in the men's 48kg final.

Aryan (51kg) continued the momentum with an equally dominant 5-0 victory against Kyrgyzstan's Kamilov Zafarbek.

Ministry of Tourism, Government of India is participating in Arabian Travel Mart 2024, being held in Dubai from May 6th to 9th May, 2024. The event marks a significant step in strengthening India's presence in the Middle East tourism market.

Incredible India pavilion was Inaugurated today by Mr. Satish Kumar Sivan, Counsul General of India to Dubai. The pavilion has made a resounding entry, aiming to capture the entirety of the UAE market. Leading a delegation comprising tour operators, luxury hotels, wellness resorts, and the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation, India is poised to showcase itself as a 365-day destination.

Highlighting lesser-known yet refreshing destinations, the Ministry of Tourism has launched the ‘Cool Summers of India’ campaign at Arabian Travel Mart. This digital campaign challenges the notion of India being too hot for summer travel, emphasizing its offerings in hill resorts, including the Himalayas. The campaign seeks to promote India as a holistic destination throughout the year.

Veteran English actor Bernard Hill, best known for his powerful performances in 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy and 'Titanic,' has died at the age of 79.

Barbara Dickson shared this news on X (previously Twitter) where she wrote, "It’s with great sadness that I note the death of Bernard Hill. We worked together in John Paul George Ringo and Bert, Willy Russell marvellous show 1974-1975. A really marvellous actor. It was a privilege to have crossed paths with him. RIP Benny x (sic)."

World Asthma Day (WAD) is an annual event organised by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA), a collaborative organisation founded in 1993 under the World Health Organization (WHO). World Asthma Day is held annually on the first Tuesday in May. This year, it will be observed on May 7.

WAD aims to raise global awareness about asthma, a chronic lung disease that affects individuals of all ages. Asthma is characterised by inflammation and constriction of the airways, leading to difficulties in breathing. Common symptoms include coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and chest tightness, which can vary in severity and frequency.

While asthma is a serious condition, it can be effectively managed with proper treatment. Individuals experiencing asthma symptoms are advised to seek medical advice promptly.

World Athletics Day 2024: The dedication and hard work of the athletics need to be celebrated. They do not give up in the face of adversity, they hold on to their love for the sport and they go till the finish line, no matter what. Their dedication and love for the sport is inspiring, and athletes all over the world should be honoured and respected for their hard work. Every year, World Athletics Day is observed to honour the athletes and reinstate the lessons of dedication and motivation in us, that we learn from sports. As we gear up to celebrate the special day for this year, here are a few things that we should keep in mind.

Bajaj Auto is gearing up for the much-anticipated launch of its CNG-powered motorcycle on June 18, 2024. Rajiv Bajaj, managing director of Bajaj Auto, confirmed the imminent rollout of the motorcycle in an exclusive interview with CNBC-TV18 on the sidelines of launching 400cc Pulsar. “The world’s first CNG-powered motorcycle is due next month. It halves the running costs compared to petrol-run bikes. It’s a fantastic innovation,” Bajaj said.

With this upcoming model, Bajaj will be aiming to cater to cost-conscious customers amidst rising fuel prices by introducing the CNG-powered motorcycle. It will be launched in phases, first in Maharashtra and later in states where CNG stations are available.

According to several media reports, the CNG-powered bike is likely to be named Bruzer 125 CNG.

Professor Sanjay Singh took over as the vice chancellor of Lucknow’s Dr Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University from professor Himanshu Shekhar Jha, the acting vice chancellor on Sunday.

Before taking charge, professor Singh, who till now was serving as the vice chancellor of Baba Saheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University handed over the charge of the university to acting vice chancellor professor NMP Verma.

Professor Singh was appointed vice chancellor of Dr Shakuntala Misra university by Chancellor-governor Anandiben Patel on March 2 for a period of five years.

Officials said professor Singh demitted charge of Bhimrao Ambedkar university after securing the nod of university’s Visitor, President Droupadi Murmu.