Ankit Thakur, Author at Daily Tips

Kannada Actor and Producer Dileep Raj Dies at 47 After Sudden Cardiac Arrest as Film Industry Mourns Milana Star

May 13, 2026June 1, 2026Ankit Thakur

Kannada film and television actor-producer Dileep Raj, known for his role in the blockbuster Milana alongside late Puneeth Rajkumar, passes away at 47 after suffering a massive cardiac arrest on the morning of 13 May 2026. [...]

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon Sued by Miami-Dade Police Officers Over Netflix Film The Rip Alleging Defamation and False Portrayal of Corruption

May 12, 2026June 1, 2026Ankit Thakur

Miami-Dade police officers file a federal lawsuit against Ben Affleck and Matt Damon’s Artists Equity production company, alleging Netflix film ‘The Rip’ defamed them by falsely portraying them as corrupt cops. [...]

IPL 2026 Playoff Race Goes Down to the Wire as Gujarat Titans Face Sunrisers Hyderabad in Must-Win Clash With Eight Teams Still in Contention

May 12, 2026June 1, 2026Ankit Thakur

IPL 2026’s playoff race intensifies with 8 teams still in contention and no team qualified yet. Gujarat Titans take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in a blockbuster clash at Ahmedabad on May 12 that could reshape the top four. [...]

Devil Wears Prada 2 Dominates Global Box Office With 433 Million Dollars Worldwide as Meryl Streep Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt Reunion Breaks Records

May 11, 2026June 1, 2026Ankit Thakur

The Devil Wears Prada 2 has grossed $433 million worldwide in just two weekends, with $144.8 million domestically and $288.4 million internationally, making it one of 2026’s biggest blockbusters and proving the enduring power of the fashion-industry franchise. [...]

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shafali Verma Receive NADA Notices for Missed Dope Tests as Cricket Faces Anti-Doping Compliance Challenge

May 9, 2026June 1, 2026Ankit Thakur

India cricketers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shafali Verma have been served first missed test notices by NADA under the whereabouts failure rule after they were unavailable for scheduled out-of-competition dope tests. Three failures in 12 months can lead to a two-year ban. [...]

FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony Lineup Announced: Katy Perry, J Balvin, Mana, and Tyla to Perform at Mexico and US Venues

May 9, 2026June 1, 2026Ankit Thakur

FIFA unveils the entertainment lineup for the 2026 World Cup opening ceremonies. Katy Perry headlines the US opener at SoFi Stadium, while J Balvin, Mana, and Tyla lead the Mexico City event at the iconic Azteca Stadium on June 11. [...]

BCCI Issues Stern IPL 2026 Directive Warning Franchises of Honey-Trapping Risks and Banning Vaping With Immediate Effect

May 9, 2026June 1, 2026Ankit Thakur

The BCCI has issued an eight-page directive to all 10 IPL franchises warning of targeted honey-trapping and compromise risks. New rules ban vaping, restrict hotel room access for players, and impose strict guidelines on franchise owner movement during matches. [...]

IPL 2026 Playoff Race Heats Up: SRH Lead With 14 Points as Mumbai Indians Face Elimination After 10 Matches

May 8, 2026June 1, 2026Ankit Thakur

With 51 matches played in IPL 2026, Sunrisers Hyderabad lead the points table at 14 points while Mumbai Indians face mathematical elimination with just 6 points from 10 matches. [...]

Former India U-19 Cricketer and Punjab Pacer Amanpreet Singh Gill Dies at 36 as Virat Kohli and Cricket Fraternity Pay Tribute

May 7, 2026June 1, 2026Ankit Thakur

Amanpreet Singh Gill, a former India U-19 and Punjab medium pacer who played in the inaugural IPL for Kings XI Punjab, passes away at 36 in Chandigarh. Virat Kohli, Yuvraj Singh, and PBKS lead tributes. [...]

China and Iran Hold Diplomatic Talks to Discuss Reopening Strait of Hormuz as Global Oil Supply Crisis Deepens

May 6, 2026June 1, 2026Ankit Thakur

China and Iran have initiated diplomatic talks to discuss the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% of the world’s daily oil consumption flows. The move comes as Brent crude surges past $114 amid escalating Iran-US-UAE military tensions. [...]