Bangladesh cricket team (PTI Photo/Arun Sharma) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has concluded a constructive and open dialogue with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), covering issues including the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 and the broader growth of cricket in South Asia, the governing body said in a media…
Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal’s enchanting trip to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi has ignited a lively conversation online. While Sonakshi reveled in the tranquility she found in her traditional kurta pyjama, social media users chimed in, debating the mosque’s dress standards and echoing past criticisms of Deepika Padukone’s attire. Sonakshi Sinha…
Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said that negotiations for the India-European Union (EU) free trade agreement are advancing in a positive direction, with a rough outline of the pact already prepared. He emphasised that both sides are committed to an early conclusion of the deal. “Ek free trade agreement ki motee-motee roop…
NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha launched a pointedly gendered attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, contrasting him with former PM Indira Gandhi. Speaking ahead of the Bihar polls, he compared the 1971 war situation to Operation Sindoor, saying that then PM Gandhi, “being a woman”, handled the situation with more strength “than…
Veteran actor Prem Chopra, known for his iconic villain roles in Bollywood, was earlier hospitalised in Mumbai, sparking concern among fans. Weeks later, his son-in-law, actor Sharman Joshi, has shared an encouraging update about the actor’s health.Sharman revealed on Instagram that Prem Chopra was diagnosed with “severe Aortic Stenosis” and successfully underwent a TAVI procedure,…
CNN reported that the acquisition follows an agreement reached in April, under which Prada committed to purchasing Versace for about $1.51 billion, a deal that materialised after Capri Holdings’ planned sale to Tapestry fell apart because of an antitrust challenge.Lorenzo Bertelli, the son of Prada founders Miuccia Prada and Patrizio Bertelli, is set to assume…
Jio Platforms is waiting for the government to issue final guidelines on SEBI’s proposed changes to IPO rules before finalising its listing plans, a senior company official said. The company’s IPO timeline will depend on when these regulatory details are clarified.SEBI in September approved proposals to relax initial public offering requirements for very large companies…
India’s Sanju Samson (PTI Photo) Thiruvananthapuram: As the temple bells echoed across Thiruvananthapuram, the Indian team, led by captain Suryakumar Yadav, bowed in reverence to the hallowed Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple on Friday morning. One person’s absence cut through the moment like a deafening silence. Sanju Samson — the local hero, crowd favourite — was obviously…
England batter Joe Root has set an unwanted world record previously held by Kapil Dev after England’s loss to Australia in the Gabba Test. Despite scoring his first century in Australia, England suffered an eight-wicket defeat, putting them 2-0 down in the 2025 Ashes series.Root achieved a significant personal milestone by scoring his maiden century…
Paytm brand owner One 97 Communications reported its second consecutive quarterly profit, posting a Rs 211 crore profit after tax (PAT) in the September 2025 quarter, alongside a 24% year-on-year revenue rise to Rs 2,061 crore, PTI reported.The company said growth was led by its payments and financial services businesses, reflecting continued improvement in operating…
