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News18
08-05-2025
- Sport
- News18
'Bombs Are Coming...': IPL Cheerleader Recalls Panic As PBKS-DC Match Called Off
Last Updated: The IPL match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals at Dharamshala was called off on Thursday after air raid alerts in neighbouring states due to Pakistan's unprovoked attack. The 58th league of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals at Dharamshala was called off on Thursday after 10.1 overs of play following air raid alerts in neighbouring Indian cities of Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab. A video went viral showing one of the IPL cheerleaders describing the panic and chaos at the stadium as the players and spectators were being evacuated. 'The whole stadium was evacuated in the middle of the game. It was very scary. Everyone was screaming that the bombs are coming," she said in the video. 'It is still very, very scary. We want to really go out of Dharamshala. I hope the IPL people are gonna look after us. It was very, very scary. I do not know why I'm not crying, I think I'm just in shock," she said in the video as the stadium went dark. 'Very very scary" – Cheer leader's SHOCKING video from Punjab Kings Vs Delhi Capitals IPL match in Dharamshala. — Manobala Vijayabalan (@ManobalaV) May 8, 2025 Punjab was cruising at 122 for the loss of one wicket with Priyansh Arya scoring 70 from 34 balls and Prabhsimran Singh scoring 50 off 28. However, as skipper Shreyas Iyer, the lights went off, and a floodlight failure was reported. However, the team and the assembled fans at the 23,000-capacity stadium in Dharamshala were eventually evacuated from the stadium under tight security as Pakistan launched drone strikes at Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab and Rajasthan. The teams will be brought to Delhi aboard a special flight from Pathankot, which is 85 km away from Dharamshala. The cancellation of the match has now also put the entire league at the risk of being called off as India's military standoff with Pakistan escalates. Foreign players participating in the IPL have expressed a desire to head home at the earliest, sources told news agency PTI. PL chairman Arun Singh Dhumal, while speaking to reporters, said the situation was being reviewed. 'It is an evolving situation. We haven't received any directive from the government. Obviously the decision will be taken keeping all the logistics in mind," he said. India Strikes Islamabad, Lahore In Retaliation Following the unprovoked and unsuccessful attack by Pakistan on Indian cities, blackouts were imposed in Srinagar, Jammu and Rajouri in Jammu and Kashmir, Amritsar and Jalandhar in Punjab, Bhuj in Gujarat and other cities key areas along the border. This came after India foiled Pakistan military's attempts to target military installations in 15 cities in the northern and western parts of the country using missiles and drones as tensions between the two neighbours mounted amid fears of a wider conflict. India launched 'Operation Sindoor' in the early hours of Wednesday (May 7), striking terror camps deep inside Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22. The operation was a success, with sources describing at least 150 terrorists killed. First Published:
Economic Times
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
No private jets for Rajinikanth: Superstar chooses economy class and fans go into a frenzy
— ManobalaV (@ManobalaV) Internet goes into a frenzy In a world where celebrities often travel in private jets or the luxury of first class, Rajinikanth continues to stand apart. Despite being one of the biggest icons in Indian cinema, revered across generations, the superstar once again showed why he remains so loved by fans — choosing to fly economy class on a regular IndiGo flight. His simplicity and humility, even at the peak of his legendary status, left everyone onboard touched and thrilled.A recent video captured the heartwarming scene as Rajinikanth boarded the flight, with passengers instantly recognizing him. Cheers erupted, phones were pulled out to capture the moment, and shouts of 'Thalaiva' echoed through the cabin. Rajinikanth responded to the excitement with his trademark warmth, smiling and waving back at his internet went into a frenzy after the video of Rajinikanth flying economy surfaced online. Fans flooded social media, expressing admiration for the superstar's humility and simplicity. Many praised him for never losing his grounded nature despite his massive fame and wealth. Some highlighted the excitement and joy of the passengers who got to share a flight with him, while others pointed out how Rajinikanth remains genuine and low-key, unlike many celebrities who flaunt their lifestyles. Across platforms, fans celebrated him as a humble legend and one of the greatest superstars of all video, shared widely online, shows how even after wrapping up a shoot for the highly anticipated Jailer 2, Rajinikanth remains deeply grounded. Interestingly, this isn't the first time he has opted for economy travel — last year, he was spotted on a flight from Kadapa, warmly interacting with fellow passengers and crew, once again proving that true greatness lies in humility.
