NEW DELHI: The central government issued clarification on jet fuel price hike as it capped the increase in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices for domestic airlines to 25% on Wednesday. Citing tensions in the Middle East and closure of the Strait of Hormuz triggered by US-Israeli strike on Iran, the Centre called it “only a…
LSG vs DC (Photo by BCCI) NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel won the toss and chose to bowl first against Lucknow Super Giants in their IPL clash on Wednesday, banking on early assistance from a fresh pitch. With both teams fielding strong XIs, the contest promises a balanced battle between bat and ball….
Rajkummar Rao is stepping into the shoes of cricket legend Sourav Ganguly in the eagerly awaited biopic ‘Dada,’ which has just begun production. Taking to social media, Rao announced the exciting development, revealing that cameras are now rolling. Fans have been privy to his intense transformation journey for the role, a commitment he has openly…
The Supreme Court on Wednesday imposed costs of Rs 25,000 on the Centre for challenging a Punjab and Haryana High Court order that had set aside the dismissal of a CISF official, observing that the matter involved unnecessary litigation.Upholding the high court’s ruling, a bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan also directed…
US retail sales rose 0.6 per cent in February after a slight decline in January, signalling cautious consumer activity even before a sharp surge in fuel prices triggered by the Iran war, according to AP.Data released by the Commerce Department showed retail sales rebounded from a 0.1 per cent drop in January, beating expectations. However,…
Tiger Woods (Photo by AP) NEW DELHI: Tiger Woods is once again stepping away from golf after a car crash in Florida led to his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence. The incident has forced him to miss the Masters for the second year in a row, as he focuses on his health…
Florence Pugh isn’t just another rising star in Hollywood; she’s quietly stacking up a fortune, one smart move at a time. She doesn’t chase every script or the biggest paycheck. She picks her roles carefully, going for depth and real emotion over just the money. And guess what? That approach is actually working out for…
Screen grab: X @RahulGandhi NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday shared a video of an unusual interaction during his Kerala poll campaign, where he met a man dressed as ‘Yamaraj’ — the Hindu God of Death — on a bus ride in Balussery.The interaction appeared to be part of a promotional pitch for…
Gold prices in India remained firm on Wednesday tracking gains in the futures market, even as retail rates across cities showed an upward trend.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures continued to trade higher with all major contracts posting gains. The June 5, 2026 contract was trading at Rs 1,52,113 per 10 grams, up…
PCB issues new guidlines (Screengrab) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has issued fresh directives to all Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchises following a breach of security protocols at a team hotel, making it clear that any further violations will not be tolerated.The move came after Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza, currently representing Lahore Qalandars, shared on…
