Gold prices extended their decline for the third straight week, pressured by a stronger US dollar and cautious remarks from Federal Reserve officials that curbed investor appetite for safe-haven assets, analysts said.The sustained firmness in the greenback and the US central bank’s wait-and-watch stance have kept bullion trading in a narrow range through the holiday-shortened…
Abhishek Sharma (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Abhishek Sharma’s breakout series in Australia was no accident — it was the result of months of preparation, focus, and belief. The 25-year-old left-hander, who bagged the Player of the Series award in India’s rain-marred 2-1 T20I triumph, revealed that he had trained “mentally and technically” to take on…
The first song, ‘Thalapathy Kacheri,’ from Vijay’s upcoming film ‘Jana Nayagan’ has been released, igniting fan celebrations. Composed by Anirudh Ravichander, the energetic track pays tribute to Vijay’s iconic dance moves and career legacy. Directed by H. Vinoth, the film is slated for a Pongal 2026 release and is anticipated to be Vijay’s final acting…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a swipe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday, mocking his recent fishing attempt in Bihar and quipping that “some people are practising diving in ponds.” Meanwhile, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia hinted that the Asia Cup trophy row could soon be resolved after his meeting with PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi…
The Tea Board has called on the industry to adopt food safety standards more effectively, saying compliance will be critical for long-term sustainability and competitiveness in both domestic and global markets.Releasing its new Plant Protection Code (PPC), the Board said adherence to food safety norms would not only protect the plantation ecosystem but also ensure…
India won the five-match series 2-1 against Australia. (Pic credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: India sealed a 2-1 series win over Australia after heavy rain and lightning washed out the fifth and final T20 International at the Gabba in Brisbane on Saturday. The series victory will boost Suryakumar Yadav’s side ahead of next year’s T20 World…
The dinosaurs are back — and this time, they’re streaming. This new chapter in the iconic Jurassic franchise roars onto OTT, bringing a fresh cast that includes Scarlett Johansson and Jonathan Bailey, face-to-face with prehistoric predators. After a massive theatrical run, this sci-fi thriller makes for the perfect blockbuster movie night, packed with epic action,…
NEW DELHI: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday dismissed the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) claims of securing over 160 seats in the ongoing Bihar Assembly elections, asserting that the final verdict will rest with the people, not political slogans or data projections.“We have faith in the people. We know where they get their data and…
Representative image (Picture credit: ANI) India’s data centre industry is on track for a major expansion, with total capacity projected to jump five times to 8GW by 2030, according to a sectoral report by Jefferies. The growth is expected to be driven by the surge in data consumption, rapid cloud adoption, regulatory data localisation rules,…
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (Screengrab) Former Australian captain Steve Waugh has commented on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma‘s ODI future, emphasising that no player is irreplaceable in modern cricket. The discussion centers around BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar‘s challenge regarding Kohli and Rohit’s participation in the 2027 ODI World Cup.Kohli and Rohit, who are…
