Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty rallied over 1% on Friday, led by strong buying in banking and financial stocks amid positive global cues and easing concerns around the Middle East situation.The 30-share BSE Sensex surged 918.60 points or 1.20% to settle at 77,550.25, after hitting an intra-day high of 77,622.50. The NSE Nifty climbed…
Former Pakistan captain Sana Mir (X) Former Pakistan captain Sana Mir continued her role on the commentary panel for the high-profile Women’s World Cup 2025 clash between India and Pakistan at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday, despite facing widespread criticism for a previous on-air remark referencing “Azad Kashmir.” India are taking on…
The uncertainty surrounding Indian football is expected to end with the Supreme Court directing the All India Football Federation (AIFF) to take necessary measures for start of the season and issue tenders inviting bids for new commercial partners (Images via X) Panaji: The uncertainty surrounding Indian football is expected to end with the Supreme Court…
Author Chetan Bhagat, who is known for penning bestsellers like Five Point Someone, The 3 Mistakes of My Life, and 2 States, recently opened up about the early casting choices for 2 States and how the project underwent several changes before hitting the big screen.Recalling the initial days of 2 States, Chetan revealed that filmmaker…
Salman Khan is fully dedicated to his first biopic. As per the reports, he wrapped up an intense 15-day shoot for his upcoming film ‘Battle of Galwan’ at the real Ladakh locations. Despite sub-zero temperatures, low oxygen levels and physical challenges, Salman pushed through to authentically portray Colonel Santosh Babu in this patriotic drama directed…
File photo: Chinese President Xi Jinping and Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi (Picture credit: AP) China on Tuesday banned exports of dual-use goods that can serve both civilian and military purposes to Japan, a move that comes amid heightened tensions between the two countries over Taiwan.In a statement, China’s commerce ministry said exports of such items…
Sarfaraz Ahmed (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Pakistan have picked a 16-member squad for their upcoming Test series against Bangladesh, with Shan Masood leading the side. Former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed will take charge as head coach, with Asad Shafiq as batting coach and Umar Gul as bowling coach.The team is looking to improve its position in…
Women’s safety remains one of India’s most urgent and complex public policy challenges in 2025, cutting across domestic, public, and increasingly digital spaces. Despite decades of legislative reform, expanded policing frameworks, and growing public awareness, violence against women continues to persist in multiple forms, ranging from domestic abuse and sexual assault to trafficking, cyber harassment,…
The United States is hoping to finalise its rare earths agreement with China by Thanksgiving, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday, signalling momentum in the negotiations launched after Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping met in South Korea last month, AFP reported.The tentative deal reached in late October includes a one-year suspension of…
Rashid Khan. (BCCI/IPL Photo) Rashid Khan added another major milestone to his glittering IPL career after moving into the top 10 wicket-takers in tournament history during Gujarat Titans’ emphatic win over Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.The Afghan spinner delivered a match-winning performance, finishing with superb figures of 4/33 in his four…
