Spain legend Joan Capdevila appeals to Donald Trump after US entry denial before final/ Image: X Spain’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup final have been accompanied by an unexpected off-field story after 2010 World Cup winner Joan Capdevila revealed that he has reportedly been denied permission to enter the United States and appealed…
South Africa’s captain Temba Bavuma plays a shot (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) The Indian cricket team faces a do-or-die clash as they take on South Africa in the third and final ODI on Saturday, December 6, with the series currently tied 1-1. All eyes will be on Virat Kohli, who has been in sensational form with…
NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday alleged that the Election Commission has unilaterally deleted 54 lakh names from the draft electoral rolls during the special intensive revision (SIR) in the state by using AI tools devised by the BJP and misusing the powers of electoral registration officers (EROs). Addressing a press…
US President Donald Trump vowed to block defence contractors from paying dividends or buying back shares until they accelerate the production of military equipment. The announcement was made on Truth Social on Wednesday and sent defence stocks tumbling. It signals a rare direct intervention in the US military-industrial sector. He claimed that US produces the…
Gold prices eased on Tuesday as traders chose to cash in recent gains, mirroring the softer sentiment in overseas markets. The pullback ended the strong run in bullion seen in the previous session.On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the benchmark contract slipped to Rs 1,30,266 per 10 grams. The February 2026 futures also headed lower, giving…
Cameron Green (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool) NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders head coach Abhishek Nayar has downplayed concerns over Cameron Green not bowling so far in IPL 2026, saying it’s just an unfortunate situation. The Australian all-rounder, bought for Rs 25.2 crore, is currently unable to bowl due to a lower back injury, though he is…
USA GM Hikaru Nakamura blasts FIDE NEW DELHI: World No. 2 American grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura has hit out at FIDE, the world chess governing body, over what he sees as excessive anti-cheating measures at the 2026 Candidates Tournament in Cyprus. Opening his fourth Candidates with a loss to fellow American Fabiano Caruana, Nakamura took to…
KKR wins toss, opt to field (Image: IPL) Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) won the toss and opted to bowl first against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the 6th match of IPL 2026. While left-arm wrist spinner Shivang Kumar came in for SRH, KKR chose to stick with the same playing XI, banking on continuity after a…
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay chairs first Secretariat meeting after taking oath. Security scare in Bengaluru after gelatine sticks found near PM Modi event venue. Iran sends response to US proposal via Pakistan as tensions rise in Strait of Hormuz. Vijay’s swearing-in begins with full Vande Mataram, sparking political debate in Tamil Nadu. Passengers evacuated from…
Chennai Super Kings (ANI Photo) Chennai Super Kings’ poor start to IPL 2026 continued with a heavy defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and former star Ravichandran Ashwin did not hold back while reflecting on the team’s struggles and his own difficult final season. CSK slumped to their third straight loss after being outplayed at the…