In a dramatic IPL 2025 final, Punjab Kings restricted Royal Challengers Bengaluru to 190/9, thanks to a fiery final over from Arshdeep Singh, who claimed three crucial wickets and finished with figures of 3/40. After winning the toss and choosing to bowl, PBKS capitalized on RCB’s inconsistent batting. Virat Kohli top-scored with a cautious 43 off 35 balls, but RCB kept losing wickets at regular intervals. Kyle Jamieson picked three wickets for RCB but was expensive, conceding 48 runs. With tight bowling from Chahal, Omarzai, and Vyshak, PBKS will now chase 191 to clinch their first-ever IPL title. (PC: BCCI)

Singer Shankar Mahadevan gave a special performance to honour the Indian armed forces before the IPL 2025 final in Ahmedabad on June 3. The show was a tribute to the brave soldiers of Operation Sindhoor, held by the army after the Pahalgam terror attack. Mahadevan sang patriotic songs like Bharat, Ae Watan, Lakshya, and Vande Mataram, with his sons Siddharth and Shivam joining him on stage. The performance was full of emotion and made the crowd wave Indian flags. Mahadevan said he felt proud and lucky to sing at such a big event, especially with his sons. 

In the IPL 2025 final at Ahmedabad, Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and opted to bowl against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Both teams remain unchanged as they chase their first-ever IPL title. RCB, led by Rajat Patidar, are in their fourth final, having lost three previously, while PBKS return to the summit clash for the first time since 2014. Iyer candidly admitted to feeling “nerves” ahead of the big game. Virat Kohli was seen rallying RCB with a passionate pre-match huddle. Rain remains a concern. The closing ceremony featured Shankar Mahadevan's tribute to the Indian Armed Forces. (PC: X/IPL)

In a stunning upset at the Norway Chess 2025 tournament, 19-year-old world champion Gukesh Dommaraju defeated Magnus Carlsen in classical play for the first time. Carlsen, dominating most of the game, blundered under time pressure with 52...Ne2+, allowing Gukesh to snatch victory. The Norwegian star slammed the table and stormed out, skipping media duties. Gukesh, unfazed, called the win “special.” The victory follows Carlsen's earlier online jab: “You come at the king, you best not miss.” Gukesh now trails Carlsen and Caruana by just half a point. Indian PM Narendra Modi hailed the triumph as “exceptional.” 

Indian chess star D Gukesh, 19, defeated World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen at the Norway Chess 2025 tournament. This was Gukesh’s first classical win against Carlsen. Carlsen played strong but made a late mistake under time pressure. Gukesh took the chance and won. Carlsen slammed the table in anger and left quickly. Gukesh stayed calm and celebrated quietly with his coach. He called it a lucky win and said time trouble helped him. The match was part of a top-level event in Stavanger, Norway. Gukesh’s victory is a big moment for Indian chess fans around the world.

Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer played a blinder in IPL 2025 Qualifier 2, smashing an unbeaten 87* off 41 balls to seal a five-wicket win over Mumbai Indians. One shot, in particular—a boundary off a perfect Jasprit Bumrah yorker—was hailed as the "shot of the IPL" by AB de Villiers. The former South African skipper said, “If I tried that, my stumps would've shattered.” Iyer’s calm presence and elite shot-making have earned plaudits across the board. With over 600 runs this season, Iyer now leads PBKS into the final against RCB, eyeing their first IPL title.

Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer was slapped with a hefty Rs 24 lakh fine for a slow over rate during the IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 win over Mumbai Indians. Despite leading from the front with a stunning 87* off 41 balls to chase down 204, the BCCI penalised Iyer and his team under the IPL Code of Conduct. Other Punjab players were fined Rs 6 lakh or 25% of their match fee. Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya faced a Rs 30 lakh fine for the same offence. Punjab now heads to the final against RCB on June 3. (PC: BCCI)

In a dramatic showdown at Norway Chess 2025, 18-year-old World Champion D Gukesh staged a stunning comeback to defeat World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in classical format for the first time. Trailing for most of the game, Gukesh capitalized on a rare blunder by Carlsen in the endgame, sealing victory in 62 moves over four hours. Visibly frustrated, Carlsen slammed the table, knocking over pieces, before congratulating Gukesh and leaving the venue. The victory propels Gukesh to third place in the standings, just one point behind Carlsen and Caruana, and marks one of the tournament's most talked-about moments

Shreyas Iyer delivered a masterclass under pressure, blasting an unbeaten 87 off 41 balls as Punjab Kings chased down 204 against Mumbai Indians to reach the IPL 2025 final — their first in 11 years. Iyer's knock, laced with 8 sixes and 5 fours, powered PBKS to victory in just 19 overs in Qualifier 2 at Ahmedabad. He shared a vital 84-run stand with Nehal Wadhera (48 off 29) to dismantle MI’s bowling, including Jasprit Bumrah. Punjab will now face Royal Challengers Bengaluru on June 3, guaranteeing a first-time IPL champion. This innings is being hailed as Iyer’s finest. (PC: PTI)

Celebrations turned tragic across France following Paris Saint-Germain's historic 5–0 Champions League victory over Inter Milan on May 31, 2025. According to the French Interior Ministry, two individuals died—one from a vehicle collision in Paris and another from a stabbing in Dax. Nationwide, 559 people were arrested, including 491 in Paris, where 254 were placed in custody. Violence erupted along the Champs-Élysées, with rioters smashing bus shelters and clashing with police, who responded with tear gas and water cannons. Over 200 vehicles were torched, and 29 emergency personnel were injured. Authorities had deployed 5,400 officers in anticipation of unrest. Further disturbances are anticipated during Sunday's victory parade at Parc des Princes, with attendance capped at 100,000. (PC: Reuters)