Prince Yadav’s India call-up was never part of the family’s plans. In fact, on Tuesday afternoon, his father Ram Niwas had gone out to buy groceries, when the calls started coming. The retired RPSF (Railway Protection Special Force) head constable could hardly understand what was happening.“I never expected this to happen. Today, my phone hasn’t stopped ringing, and people are standing at my door to greet us. Even people who never used to come are coming today.” “I have no words. I was in the market with shopping bags when my wife called me. Since then, I have only been answering phone calls – I will buy groceries some other time,” said Ram Niwas. timesofindia.com. The reason for the excitement was the biggest moment of Prince’s career. Preparing for the IPL 2026 match against Lucknow Super Giants Rajasthan Royals In Jaipur, the 18-year-old received his first India ODI call-up for the series against Afghanistan.However, for Ram Niwas, cricket was never considered a full-time career. Like most fathers from a salaried background, he wanted stability for his son and repeatedly pushed him towards government jobs.He said, “When he was 17-18 years old, he didn’t see anything beyond cricket. What more does a salaried employee want than seeing his child settle down in life? But nowadays you can’t put too much pressure on children. So I remained silent. At times I used to get very angry at him, but he just wanted to play cricket.”He applied to Prince for recruitment in Delhi Police and many Group D jobs. Many times Prince would fail in the written examinations and even when he passed, he would skip the interviews because he was focused on cricket.

Virat Kohli and Prince Yadav (Image Credit: BCCI/IPL)

What made Prince’s rise even more unusual was how late it all started.At an age when most cricketers were already deeply immersed in structured cricket, Prince was still playing tennis-ball matches in Najafgarh, only a few kilometers away from Virender Sehwag’s home. He had already built a reputation for his yorkers in local tennis-ball circles, but his cricket found no direction.Then came the turning point.Coach Amit Vashishtha stopped near a local ground while passing by on his scooter. What he saw immediately caught his attention: six consecutive yorkers from a young fast bowler.Vashistha, known for working with players like Pradeep Sangwan, Mayank Dagar and Lalit Yadav, called Prince and asked him to report to the field the next day.“Plays well. Come to the ground tomorrow, let’s meet. Son, you are 18 years old. Half of people’s career in cricket ends by this age. You will have to work very hard,” Vashishtha told him.The Prince arrived with two tennis balls in his hand. Vashishtha asked him to bowl a few balls and after watching another set of toe-crushing yorkers he immediately realized the raw potential in front of him.The challenge was very big. Prince had never touched a leather ball at the age of 18 and was competing against cricketers who had spent years in academies and age-group systems.There were shocks also. In 2019, he was banned for two years for age falsification.But gradually things started changing.Before making a place in the senior team, Prince got his first opportunity as a net bowler for Delhi. He made his first-class debut in 2024 and then performed brilliantly in the Vijay Hazare Trophy season, taking 18 wickets at an economy of 5.16. The demonstration attracted the attention of many people including Virat KohliWhom he met through Ishant Sharma.He finished as Delhi’s leading wicket-taker in the tournament with 11 wickets in his maiden Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy campaign.His performances in the Delhi Premier League, where he took 13 wickets in 10 matches, eventually earned him an IPL contract with Lucknow Super Giants for Rs 30 lakh.Prince played six matches in IPL 2025 before enjoying a strong 2026 season, taking 16 wickets in 13 matches. One of the standout moments came when he dismissed Virat Kohli for a duck with a sharp nip-backer.For Vashishtha, the India call-up felt extremely personal.Just imagine – an 18-year-old kid who has never touched a leather ball. It was extremely difficult. Most cricketers at that age have played half their cricket, but this kid worked incredibly hard. We worked on his stamina, bowling, training and many other aspects of the game,” he told TimesofIndia.com.He said, “I have seen his yorker balls making the nails of the batsmen’s joints bleed.”“I am very emotional today. Pradeep Sangwan was India material. He may be a 50 Test player, but things will not go in his favour. Today I am very happy, I am not able to control my emotions. My big dream has been ruined in front of my eyes. [I am really emotional today. Pradeep Sangwan was India material. He could have been a 50-Test player, but things did not go his way. Today, I am truly happy and unable to control my emotions. A very big dream of mine has come true before I die]Vashishtha said.

US Vice President JD Vance Said on Tuesday that President Donald Trump was still working on a diplomatic deal with Iran but remained ‘locked and loaded’ to resume military action if nuclear talks fail.Addressing reporters during a White House briefing, Vance said the Trump administration is continuing negotiations in good faith and has made it clear that Iran will never be allowed to obtain nuclear weapons.“It takes two to tango,” Vance said.“We’re not going to make any deal that allows the Iranians to have nuclear weapons,” he said, according to a Fox News report. Citing Trump, the US Vice President further warned that Washington was prepared to resume military action if diplomacy collapsed.“So as the president just told me, we are closed and in business,” Vance said.“We don’t want to go down that path. But if we have to, the President is willing and able to go down that path,” he said.Vance said the administration currently sees two possible outcomes — a negotiated settlement or renewed military action.“We think the Iranians want to make a deal,” he said.He said, “The President of the United States has asked us to negotiate in good faith. And we have done exactly that.”However, he stressed that diplomacy would not compromise Washington’s core demands regarding Iran’s nuclear program.“There is an option B, and option B is that we can resume military operations to prosecute this case, to continue trying to achieve America’s objectives,” Vance said.He added, “But it’s not what the president wants. And I don’t think the Iranians want it either.”The comments came a day after Trump said he had halted plans for a major military attack on Iran as talks between the two sides showed signs of progress.“We were getting ready to launch a very big attack and I put it off for a while – hopefully maybe forever,” Trump said at the White House on Monday.“There’s a very good chance they can make something work,” he said.Trump also said he would prioritize diplomatic success over military escalation.The US President said, “I would be very happy if we could do that without bombing them.”During Tuesday’s briefing, Vance also rejected suggestions that any future conflict with Iran would turn into a long-term military involvement.“This is not a war that will go on forever,” he said.“We will take care of business and come home,” he said.The Vice President further said that the United States and Iran have made ‘a lot of progress’ in talks and reiterated that Washington’s main objective is to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.“We want to keep the number of countries that have nuclear weapons down, and that’s why Iran can’t have a nuclear weapon,” Vance said.

It was claimed in a report on Tuesday night Amitabh Bachchan Fans became worried due to his hospitalization. As the news spread quickly, many people took to social media to wish the veteran a speedy recovery. However, ETimes has exclusively learned that the reports are false. Although the actor went to Nanavati Hospital on Saturday, it was only for a routine checkup.Journalist Vicky Lalwani had reported that Bachchan had been hospitalized since Saturday, May 16, and was staying in the A-Wing VIP enclosure for the last three days due to stomach-related problems. Bachchan has been battling stomach problems since his ‘Coolie’ accident and the report also mentions Abhishek Bachchan Met him in the hospital.However, here’s what ETimes has exclusively learned. “Mr Bachchan went to Nanavati hospital on Saturday, however, it was a routine checkup for which he goes every month and after that he returned home,” a source told ETimes. The source further added, “The news is absolutely false. He is absolutely fine and after his routine hospital visit on Saturday, he came back home and the next day he was also seen driving his car from Jalsa to Janak. He is currently at home.”Another source close to the family said, ‘This news is absolutely fake.’Meanwhile, amid rumors of his hospitalization early Tuesday, Bachchan also posted a cryptic note on his blog. He wrote, “When the chill calms down, brother, the parrots should start speaking.” Hey Bir Fatte, say, let’s go, let’s start again!!!!Ate the millet roti, fu padiyo da, saga reAs soon as you put it in your mouth, you will start saying Kaag Re!!!!!One is the mirror of ‘Hill’ bhaiya’s studies; Au reminiscence of Dusser Wilmington!!”

The English translation of this poem is, “When the eagles are silent, the parrots begin to speak. This and that say, ‘Come, let us also begin to give advice/drink.’ After eating millet roti and vegetables, they start talking like crows as soon as the food is in their mouth. One brother remained a reflection of Hill’s teachings; Second, a memory of Wellington.”Meanwhile, hospitalization reports suggest that the actor has been admitted for the last three days and this cannot be true as he was seen meeting fans outside his house on Sunday. Bachchan also posted pictures on his blog and expressed, “I go inside the house to meet the well-wishers.. The staff security and the police tell me it is ready to come.. And when I walk in there is apprehension.. will they be there.. Will they welcome me..or boo..?? And then I hear the cheering, and the adrenaline kicks in and the body and limbs move in unison.. almost as an intrusion.. a loving intrusion.. and the joy of seeing so much joy in others.. The constants, the elderly, the little kids who don’t know what’s going on.. but they are cute..Ahhh.. such a blessing.. praise be to the Almighty.. to the Brahmin and the creator of the universe, touch the feet, 👣👣👣, Shastang Pranam.”On the work front, Bachchan is currently shooting for the sequel of ‘Kalki 2898 AD’. He will next be seen in ‘Section 84’, a courtroom drama directed by Ribhu Dasgupta. He has recently finished the 17th season of ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’.

Clavicular and Logan Paul (Image via Getty)

logan paul Impulsive Braden looked completely flabbergasted during a recent episode of Impulsive after Eric Peters opened up about the extreme body enhancement methods associated with the online “lookmaxing” trend. The conversation quickly went viral online due to the unusual details shared during the interview, especially when Clavicular explained some of the techniques he claims to have used on himself. Clavicular, who is known online for promoting “hardmaxing”, has previously admitted to using “bone smashing”, a dangerous method where he claimed to hit parts of his face to reshape his jaw and cheeks. During the podcast, he revealed that he was also trying out body-boosting stretching methods using weighted shopping bags. He explained the process to Logan Paul and Mike Majlak, while the production team brought a shopping bag for a non-graphic demonstration. Clavicular said, “You just put stuff in here, different objects, and you wrap it around your wrist like this. Then you’re basically grabbing and stretching your suspensory ligament.He also admitted, “I would do this while driving.”

After hearing the explanation, Logan Paul paused for a moment before replying, “Your commitment to the game is admirable.” Mike Majlak also appeared surprised during the interview, especially when Clavicular continued discussing self-confidence and appearance standards. At one point, Majlak told him, “The fact that you’re able to say it so bluntly is mind-boggling.” Paul immediately responded, “It’s up to me. This is crazy.”The interview became even more controversial when Clavicular responded to the “Would you like” question by saying that he would prefer to keep his hair rather than choose physical functionality. His comment immediately sparked debate among the online audience, with many in the comments section disagreeing.Medical professionals have already warned people against trying the methods highly promoted in luxmaxing communities. During an interview with 60 Minutes, cosmetic surgeon Angie Taras called the trend “shocking.” “Most of the things they’re talking about have no scientific evidence behind them,” he said.Clinical psychologist Zack Seidler also shared concerns during the same event. He described this trend as “really worrying” and “nihilistic”. Seidler said, “It’s all about winning and competition and, really, sadly it leads to self-destruction.”

Rajasthan Royals Batsman Vaibhav Suryavanshi said he doesn’t plan his celebrations and likes to do something new in every match, as his 93-run innings helped RR beat Lucknow Super Giants by seven wickets in the IPL on Tuesday.Suryavanshi played an inning of 93 runs in 38 balls, helping Rajasthan Royals keep their playoff hopes alive by achieving the target of 221 runs in 19.1 overs. During his innings, he celebrated his half-century with an unusual hand gesture – an inverted V with a finger crossed.Asked about the post-match celebration, the left-handed batsman said, “I don’t know. I do something new in every match. I don’t really plan it. There is no meaning behind it. Even the celebration I did in the last match had no meaning.” “I just keep trying new things.”The young player also said that he does not pay attention to external things around him. “I don’t read any newspapers. This is just the beginning. If I have a long career, people will always say something about me.”Earlier in the match, Michelle Marsh After being sent in to bat, Lucknow Super Giants scored 96 runs in 57 balls and scored 220 runs for five wickets.Marsh added 109 runs for the first wicket with Josh Inglis, who scored 60 off 29 balls. He later made another partnership of 64 runs with captain Rishabh Pant, who scored 35 runs.In response, the stand-in RR captain Yashasvi Jaiswal Scored 43 runs and made an opening partnership of 75 runs with Suryavanshi. After Jaiswal’s dismissal, Suryavanshi added 105 runs with Jitesh Sharma, who remained unbeaten on 53 runs.Suryavanshi moved to second place in the all-time list of most runs scored in the powerplay in an IPL season. He scored 25 runs off 16 balls during the first six overs of RR’s chase.Most powerplay runs in an IPL season:467 – David Warner (2016)426 – Vaibhav Suryavanshi (2026)*402 – Travis Head (2024)402 – Sai Sudarshan (2025)382 – Adam Gilchrist (2009)

New Delhi: The government has notified a new standard for high ethanol-petrol blends – E22, E25, E27 and E30 fuels – paving the way for ethanol blending in petrol above the current 20% level. The government has pushed to increase ethanol blending amid reports of availability of surplus ethanol and reduced crude oil imports due to conflict in West Asia, which has hit the energy supply chain. The new BIS standard published on May 15 sets out specifications for fuel blends made by mixing completely free-water (anhydrous) ethanol with motor gasoline for use in “positive ignition engine-powered vehicles”, or petrol-powered vehicles. The standard has defined technical and quality parameters, such as composition, blending requirements, permissible impurity levels, test methods and safety criteria.Meanwhile, amid concerns over the impact the use of E25 (25% blend in petrol) will have on existing vehicles in terms of mileage and engine life, the Petroleum Ministry has tasked the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) to conduct a detailed study on vehicles that are currently compliant with E10 and E20. Most existing vehicles are fully E10 compliant, as fully E20-compliant vehicles will only hit the market after April 2025. Experts said the notified fuel norms for various grades of ethanol and the ARAI study for E25 may provide enough room for the government to increase the blending by more than 20%, though less than 25%, in the near future to utilize the surplus availability of ethanol. TOI has learned that in an inter-ministerial group meeting last week, BIS said adding additional 1% ethanol over the existing 20% ​​in petrol would not be an issue. “But considering that increasing the blend to 25% would be a significant jump, ARAI will now conduct the study using E10 and E20 compliant vehicles,” an official said. The All India Distillers Association (AIDA) described the government’s move as an “important and timely step” towards advancing India’s ethanol blending program and reducing dependence on crude oil imports. People aware of the developments said there is a need to assess the engine life and performance (mileage) of vehicles not designed for higher ethanol blends, their emissions and upfront and recurring costs. As per best practices, vehicle samples should be driven for 60,000-70,000 km for proper evaluation.

Jack Doherty claimed he was put under house arrest after posting a video showing an ankle monitor and saying he would have to stay at home for the next few months. The update sparked a huge backlash online, with critics mocking the controversial streamer for his past behavior and legal troubles. Doherty was previously arrested on drug-related charges in Florida and later faced a PGA Tour ban after allegedly trespassing and disrupting an event.

Controversial streamer Jack Doherty is once again facing intense online scrutiny after claims he has been put under house arrest. The social media personality shared the update in a brief video that quickly spread across X, sparking fresh reactions from viewers already familiar with her long list of controversies.The clip shows Doherty wearing an ankle monitor as she walks around her luxurious home. While some followers made fun of the situation, others questioned how serious his legal troubles might have been behind the scenes.

Jack Doherty says home detention will keep him at home for months

In the now-viral video, Doherty looked relaxed despite the circumstances and even joked about being forced to stay inside her expensive property for the foreseeable future.“Well, guys, I just got put under house arrest, and yes, I have to stay in my house for the next few months. But, at least, I will get a chance to live here; This is like the best crib ever. All my haters would probably be so happy that I have been put under house arrest. But still, look at my crib. Now come one. “I want to stay here.”The online reaction was immediate and brutal. Critics flooded social media with angry comments and accused the streamer of refusing to take accountability for his past behavior.One user wrote, “You deserve it loser, so deal with it and stop complaining with these stupid videos…”Another said, “You should be in jail and losing every penny from lawsuits and fines.”The response reflects growing frustration with Doherty’s repeated controversies, many of which have followed her across multiple platforms over the past few years.

Jack Doherty’s legal troubles Continues despite previous arrests and sanctions

Doherty’s latest update comes just months after his arrest in Florida in November 2025. Authorities charged the streamer with multiple crimes, including possession of methamphetamine, possession of less than 20 milligrams of marijuana, and resisting police without violence.His legal issues became even more chaotic after reports emerged claiming he failed to appear in court during proceedings earlier this year. YouTuber Atozie later discussed the situation online and said that Doherty’s lawyers appeared remotely while confusion surrounded some of the listed allegations.The dreamer had to face consequences outside the courtroom as well. He is said to have been banned from all PGA Tour events after trespassing and inciting fan abuse at the WM Phoenix Open in February 2026.Doherty has been very active on the internet and social media platforms, but her recent claim that she is currently under house arrest has sparked widespread discussion regarding internet celebrity and accountability.