New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday announced the schedules for the Indian Premier League (IPL) for the next three seasons.

The 2025 IPL will commence on March 14 and conclude on May 25.

The 2026 season is scheduled from March 15 to May 31 while the 2027 edition will run from March 14 to May 30.

The IPL governing council has reportedly termed these tournament dates as windows, but it is likely that these will end up as the final dates for the tournament.

This early announcement reflects the IPL's rapidly growing prominence and its established window in the international cricket calendar. It allows for better planning for both franchises and players.

This announcement comes ahead of the much-awaited mega auction, slated to be held on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah. It will commence at 3:00 PM IST.

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Bengaluru: The Azim Premji Foundation has announced the Azim Premji Scholarship for the academic year 2025–26, aimed at supporting up to 2.5 lakh girls across 18 Indian states who are pursuing higher education after completing school. An official release from the foundation also stated that in the coming years the scholarship will be implemented across the country.

When to Apply:

According to a release from the foundation, the application process for the Azim Premji Scholarship 2025–26 will commence in September 2025. “Details of the program and any changes in the program design or coverage will be notified at the start of the application process,” the release added.

Where to Apply:

According to the release, the scholarship this year will be implemented across 18 states, namely Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. Students residing in these states and enrolled in recognised higher education institutions will be eligible to apply.

How to Apply:

  • Girls who have completed their Class 10 and 12 education in government (public) schools and have secured admission in a bona fide higher education institution either a government-run college/university or select private institutions can apply for the scholarship.

  • Once the application portal opens in September, students will be required to submit personal details, educational qualifications, proof of admission, and bank account information.

  • The scholarship amount ₹30,000 per year will be transferred directly into the students' bank accounts in two instalments each academic year, read the release.