Varun Berry to chair 8th edition of ET Shark Awards 2026

Former Britannia Industries CEO and vice chairman Varun Berry will chair the 8th edition of the ET Shark Awards 2026, The Economic Times and ETBrandEquity.com announced on Thursday.The ET Shark Awards celebrate campaigns and initiatives that drive innovation, consumer engagement and business growth.Berry, a veteran industry leader with nearly four decades of experience, joined Britannia…

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IPL 2026: Suryakumar Yadav to miss fixture against Punjab Kings due to personal reasons | Cricket News

Suryakumar Yadav (AP Photo) New Delhi: Mumbai Indians stand-in captain Suryakumar Yadav is set to miss the side’s match against Punjab Kings in Dharamsala on Thursday due to personal reasons. It’s learned that the right-hander has decided against travelling and has already communicated his decision to the team management ahead of their next fixture.The five-time…

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Dig at US? Jaishankar flags ‘unilateral coercive steps, sanctions’ at Brics amid Middle East crisis

NEW DELHI: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday took a veiled swipe at the US over its sanctions-led foreign policy, cautioning against “unilateral coercive measures” as India voiced concern over the worsening West Asia crisis and its fallout on global energy and trade routes.Speaking at the opening session of the BRICS foreign ministers’ conclave,…

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Supreme Court flags CEC appointment mechanism

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday questioned the inclusion of a cabinet minister in the selection panel for the appointment of election commissioners, observing that a minister would not be able to go against the Prime Minister in the decision-making process.Hearing the matter related to the appointment process of the Chief Election Commissioner and…

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