Rohit Sharma will be back in action for India in ODIs in October (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images) Rohit Sharma, India’s ODI captain, has never been one to shy away from a challenge with the bat. Asked which bowler he would most like to hit for six, the 37-year-old responded with trademark confidence. “Honestly, everyone!…
The government has identified 40 sub-sectors, including rare earth magnets and printed circuit boards, for expedited clearance of foreign direct investment (FDI) proposals from countries sharing land borders with India, PTI reported.Under the revised framework, proposals from countries such as China, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar and Afghanistan in these sectors will be processed within…
NEW DELHI: Amid political marginalisation of its key pillars and accumulating grievances against the BJP government, opposition parties will gather on Monday for a brainstorming on the road ahead — the first such meeting beyond parliamentary coordination since the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.The meeting coincides with PM Narendra Modi completing his third term in office,…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami-led Uttarakhand government on completing four years in office, lauding its efforts in driving development, ensuring good governance, and promoting public welfare across the state.Responding to the Prime Minister’s message, Dhami expressed gratitude and reaffirmed his government’s commitment to development. In a post…
Lucknow Super Giants found themselves in focus for off-field reasons during their IPL 2026 match against Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday, after a brief visual on broadcast sparked discussion over possible protocol breach.The moment came in the first over of the match, just after Josh Inglis hit a boundary off…
NEW DELHI: Haryana Police have constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the deadly joyride collapse at the Surajkund International Crafts Mela in Faridabad that claimed the life of on-duty police inspector Jagdish Prasad and injured several others.According to police officials, the SIT will be headed by ACP (Crime) Varun Dahiya, with Sub-Inspector Sheeshpal…
CHANDIGARH: A South Korean delegation met Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann here on Saturday and held a detailed discussion on cooperation in smart farming and advanced agricultural machinery and biotechnology. The South Korean delegation was visiting following Mann’s recent visit to that country. Mann emphasised that South Korea’s vertical farming models and expertise in automation,…
West Indies’ John Campbell gives the ball to Jasprit Bumrah during the fourth day of the second Test at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi (AP Photo/Manish Swarup) The first session of Day 4 of the 2nd Test between India and the West Indies saw a dramatic moment when Jasprit Bumrah’s LBW appeal against…
US stock markets surged on Wednesday while oil prices plunged sharply as investors bet on a possible breakthrough in US-Iran negotiations that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restore global crude supplies, AP reported.The S&P 500 climbed 0.8 per cent and headed towards another record close. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 487 points,…
Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Friday said the central bank does not target any specific price level or band for the rupee, and allows the currency to find its own “correct” value in the market, even as it hovers near the 90-per-dollar mark, PTI reported. “We don’t target any price levels or any bands….
