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Kohli, Ruthless Bowling Attack Power RCB To Consecutive IPL Crowns

Commercial LPG prices have risen by up to Rs 53.50 per cylinder nationwide, effective June 1st. This adjustment aims to bolster fuel reserves amid West Asia conflict concerns. The government is pushing for 30 days of LPG reserves and intensifying anti-hoarding measures, assuring sufficient fuel stocks despite import reliance.

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Karnataka Congress is preparing its new government team. DK Shivakumar, the Chief Minister-elect, will meet the high command in Delhi to finalize the first set of ministers. A new state party chief will also be appointed. The oath-taking ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday. Cabinet formation will occur in two phases.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured their second consecutive IPL title, defeating Gujarat Titans by five wickets. Virat Kohli, instrumental in the win with an unbeaten 75, celebrated joyfully with wife Anushka Sharma, wearing a special "we did it twice" T-shirt. Kohli highlighted the team's depth and confidence in their successful title defense.

A disappointing IPL final defeat was followed by a tense off-field scare for Gujarat Titans as a short circuit in the team bus left players stranded for nearly an hour. The incident capped a gruelling week of travel, weather disruptions and high-pressure knockout matches. GT lost the final by five wickets against RCB at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.

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University of California faculty are urging the reinstatement of SAT/ACT math requirements for STEM applicants, citing a significant decline in student math skills since the tests were dropped. They argue current admissions practices fail to ensure readiness, forcing instructors to reteach basic math and jeopardizing the quality of STEM education.

Every major RCB win in IPL 2026 featured a different hero. Sometimes it was Kohli. Sometimes Patidar. Sometimes Padikkal. Sometimes David. Sometimes Krunal. Sometimes Bhuvneshwar. Sometimes it was the bowlers operating as a collective unit. That was the defining characteristic of this championship side. The first IPL trophy ended one of the league's longest waits. The second confirmed something even more important. Royal Challengers Bengaluru are no longer a franchise chasing history. They may well be on their way to creating one.