The global airline industry is set for a sharp downturn in profitability in 2026, with earnings almost halved compared to earlier forecasts, as the ongoing Middle East conflict pushes up fuel prices, disrupts key flight routes and strains airline operations worldwide.The International Air Transport Association said on Sunday that it now expects the industry to…
NEW DELHI: Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot has reignited discussions around the 2022 Congress presidential race and internal party turmoil, saying he would not have refused the top post if offered by Sonia Gandhi and the party leadership.His comments are being seen as reopening old fault lines within the Congress over the leadership transition…
Manav Suthar (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Manav Suthar could hardly have asked for a better start to his Test career. The left-arm spinner marked his debut with three wickets on Day 2 against Afghanistan, earning praise from legendary India captain and batting great Sunil Gavaskar.Suthar struck in his very first over in Test cricket, dismissing…
Donald Trump (File photo) US President Donald Trump on Sunday asserted the conditions around the Iran peace deal, saying that no sanctions would be lifted or assets be unfrozen upfront till the peace deal is reached.In a recent interview with NBC News’ “Meet the Press”, Trump , on being asked he would consider unfreezing assets…
New Delhi: The absence of anaemia estimates from the newly released National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-6 Fact Sheets has sparked questions among public health experts, with the government saying the indicator was excluded because of concerns over the blood-testing method used in previous survey rounds.Health Ministry officials said haemoglobin testing was not carried out in…
NEW DELHI: England registered a massive 115-run win over New Zealand before lunch on the fourth day of the opening Test at Lord’s on Sunday, making an encouraging start to a new chapter under the much-discussed “Bazball” philosophy following their disappointing Ashes campaign in Australia.Starting the day at 55 for 5 and needing an improbable…
India’s Manav Suthar (AP Photo/Ashwini Bhatia) TimesofIndia.com in Mullanpur: Washington Sundar was effusive in his praise for his Gujarat Titans teammate Manav Suthar, who has made an impressive debut for India with both bat and ball. Left-arm spinner Manav Suthar picked up 3 for 21 and also scored 28 off 41 balls in his maiden…
Evening news wrap Bishnoi gang claims responsibility for two shootings targeting Indians in Portugal. INDIA bloc to meet in Delhi with 23 parties, amid internal rifts and likely absences of DMK and AAP. Cockroach Janta Party vows nationwide agitation over exam irregularities, demands education minister’s resignation. India dominate Afghanistan in Test as Suthar shines; hosts…
Rishabh Pant (Image credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: The stage was set for a memorable century for Rishabh Pant, but the India wicketkeeper-batter chose to throw away the opportunity. Pant, who was removed as India’s vice-captain ahead of the series with the role being handed to KL Rahul, fell for 81 off 121 balls when he…
India’s Manav Suthar, second left, celebrates with teammates (AP Photo) India tightened their grip on the one-off Test against Afghanistan on day two in New Chandigarh, with debutant left-arm spinner Manav Suthar producing a superb spell after the hosts declared at 564/8.The foundation for India’s dominance was laid by the batters, who piled on the…