EC orders major bureaucratic reshuffle in Bengal; chief secretary, DGP, Kolkata CP replaced ahead of Assembly polls | India News

NEW DELHI: Announcing a major shake-up in West Bengal’s administrative and police brass within hours of announcing the poll schedule, the Election Commission ordered the immediate replacement of the state state chief secretary, director general of police (DGP), principal secretary (home) and Kolkata police commissioner, among others.EC’s overriding powers to shift officers directly engaged in…

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‘It was very harsh’: Suryakumar Yadav on bold call to pick Ishan Kishan over Jitesh Sharma | Cricket News

India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav, right, and Ishan Kishan. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s T20 World Cup-winning captain Suryakumar Yadav has revealed that one of the biggest selection calls of the tournament — choosing Ishan Kishan over Jitesh Sharma — was largely driven by instinct rather than pure numbers. The skipper admitted the decision was tough…

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Trailblazer’s Summit | India News

Leaders from various sectors were honoured at the NBT Trailblazers Summit. India has today reached a stage where it is writing its own story on every global platform and making the world listen. Across sectors such as technology, health, education, agriculture, and fashion, Indians have showcased their talent and leadership, giving the world a new…

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‘You can make two-three XIs’: Suryakumar Yadav says India’s T20 talent pool now ‘unlimited’ | Cricket News

India captain Suryakumar Yadav with his teammates. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s T20 World Cup-winning captain Suryakumar Yadav believes the country’s talent pool in the shortest format has grown so vast that multiple international-quality teams could be formed at the same time — a reflection of the depth created by domestic cricket and the Indian…

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‘Pakistan becoming an associate team’: Ahmed Shehzad slams Shaheen Afridi, management after Bangladesh loss | Cricket News

Pakistan’s head coach Mike Hesson (R) with Shaheen Afridi during a practice session. (PTI Photo) Former Pakistan batter Ahmed Shehzad launched a blistering attack on the team’s leadership after Pakistan slumped to a 2-1 ODI series defeat against Bangladesh, warning that Pakistan cricket was slipping to alarming levels.Speaking after Pakistan’s 11-run loss in the third…

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Iran war impact: Oil industry leaders warn Trump administration fuel crunch may worsen in coming days

Top executives from some of America’s largest oil companies warned officials in US President Donald Trump’s administration that the energy crisis sparked by the war with Iran might worsen, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. Citing people familiar with the matter, the report said that chief executives of Exxon, Chevron and ConocoPhillips…

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