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Hardik Pandya vs Shubman Gill – the social media was abuzz on Friday after awkward moments between the star duo during Mumbai Indians’ IPL 2025 Eliminator against Gujarat Titans. At the toss, Hardik offered a hand-shake to Gill, but the latter failed to notice it, giving rise to an awkward moment. Later, when Shubman Gill was trapped in front of the wicket, Pandya was seen celebrating extra aggressively and even turned his face a bit when getting past him

“Is it the start of a mini rivalry? Before the toss, the two could be seen together clicking photos. Then at the toss, Hardik was ready for a hand shake but then Shubman Gill looked at the other side. Then after Gill’s dismissal, Pandya passed him, ” the commentator said on air.

The mighty Mumbai Indians handled the nerves better on the big stage to outlast Gujarat Titans by 20 runs in a high-scoring IPL 2025 Eliminator despite a classy effort from Sai Sudharsan in Mullanpur on Friday. Rohit Sharma (81 off 50) rode his luck to play a fine knock after Jonny Bairstow (47 off 22) made instant impact on his Mumbai Indians debut to push them to an imposing 228 five in 20 overs. Titans, who were sloppy in the field and with the ball, were able to take the game down to the wire with sensational batting from Sudharsan (80 off 49) before falling short at 208 for six to exit the tournament.

In the end, it was Mumbai Indians who won the key moments to advance in the competition. The victory took them to Qualifier 2 in Ahmedabad on Sunday when they take on Punjab Kings.

Despite heavy dew, overcoming a such a steep target in a knock-out game needed a special effort which came from Sudharsan who put his team on course for an improbable chase until his dismissal in the 16th over.

Bumrah removed Washington Sundar (48 off 24) with his trademark yorker before Sudharsan missed scoop against Richard Gleeson to see his stumps dislodged, bringing Mumbai Indians back into the game.

While it lasted, it was a delight to see Sudharsan go about his business. In a game of pure muscle, Sudharsan was a picture of elegance and found gaps all around the park with pinpoint precision.

The equation came down to 36 from 12 balls with two left-handers Rahul Tewatia and Sherfane Rutherford in the middle. Mumbai Indians debutant Richard Gleeson bowled the final over with Titans needing 24 runs and he bowled three immaculate deliveries to ensure victory before hobbling out due to hamstring issue. In fact, Suryakumar Yadav, the vice-captain was marshalling resources in the final over and it was a brave punt to bring Gleeson in for three deliveries knowing that he is in considerable discomfort. Once the target was out of reach, Surya took him off and asked left-arm seamer Ashwini Kumar to complete formalities.

Earlier, on a surface which had less grass compared to the one used on Thursday, Mumbai Indians decided to bat first and the batters ensured the team goes into the break with an upper-hand.

Titans dropped three crucial catches — two of Rohit (81 off 50 ) and one of Suryakumar Yadav (33 off 20) – and produced another ordinary effort with the ball in the knock-out fixture.

Rohit was dropped twice in the powerplay before veteran made the opposition pay dearly for their on-field errors. On the first occasion, Gerald Coetzee dropped him in the deep and Kusal Mendis’ GT debut went all awry when he bungled a regulation take behind stumps off Mohammed Siraj.

“Definitely not easy when we drop 3 sitters. Wasn’t easy for the bowlers to control and doesn’t help when you drop 3 catches,” said Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill after the game.

This landmark announcement was made on the occasion of the 39th Goa Statehood Day and marks a significant milestone in the state’s journey toward inclusive and quality education.

In a landmark achievement, Goa declared itself a fully literate State on Friday, becoming a beacon of inspiration for the rest of the country, officials said.

This landmark announcement was made on the occasion of the 39th Goa Statehood Day and marks a significant milestone in the state’s journey toward inclusive and quality education.

Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said, “Our sustained collective efforts to strengthen the education sector with New Advancements, NEP 2020, have yielded the result.”

With the motto “Jan-Jan Sakshar”, the initiative was instrumental in bringing lifelong learning to every citizen aged 15 years and above, by mobilising a vast network of volunteers that included retired teachers, NSS units, students from teacher training colleges, and field-level education professionals.

A senior police official said he was summoned to the local station in the morning.

His estranged wife and two children were also called to the station to record their statements, K Vinod Kumar, Deputy SP, Payyannur said.

“As soon as the video came to our notice yesterday, we contacted the man and the children. But, they claimed that it was a prank video,” he told a TV channel.

They claimed that it was picturised to bring back their mother who was staying separated from them.

“But, prima facie, we don’t think it is a prank video. Even if it is a prank video as claimed by them, a video showing brutality to children cannot be taken like this,” he said.

Responding to the criticism about police inaction, Kumar said the children were shifted to their paternal aunt’s house with their consent on Friday itself.

The officer further said legal action would be taken in connection with the incident and a case would be registered after recording the statements of the man, his wife and the children.

Later in the day, Cherupuzha police said a case has been registered against him and he was being interrogated.

“He still claims that it was a prank video. A detailed statement of the children should also be taken and procedures for it are are going on,” a police officer belonging to the station said.

The man was booked under Section 75 of Juvenile Justice Act (cruelty to children) and various sections of the BNS including Section 115 (voluntarily causing hurt), he said.

As TV channels aired the footages of assault, a panchayat official, quoting locals, told the media that the family moved to Cherupuzha two and a half months ago and the man used to beat his children.

Meanwhile, Minister Veena George gave instructions to the director of the Women and Child Development Department to make necessary interventions in the matter.

“The protection of children will be ensured. Kannur District Child Protection Officer has taken further steps. Necessary counseling will be provided to the children and if necessary and they will be transferred to a childcare centre,” she said in a statement.

She warned stringent measures against those who assault children.

Minister Sivankutty also issued s statement expressing shock over brutality shown in the video.

He said police already registered a case in connection with the incident and stringent legal measures would be taken against the accused, the statement added.

The Goa police have arrested a man for allegedly killing his wife as he was reportedly upset with her dependence on alcohol, an official said on Friday.

The incident took place in Fatorda town in South Goa on April 30, he said.

Accused Krishna Roy, originally from West Bengal, allegedly beat his wife with a stick and a belt over her frequent consumption of alcohol, causing her death, he said.

Roy, who fled Goa after the alleged crime, was arrested from Kolkata, he added.

It was immediately not clear who alerted the police about the crime.

The man allegedly had beaten his wife with a stick and a belt over her frequent consumption of alcohol, causing her death, police said.

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