Swastik Samal in Ranji Trophy and Sanju Samson (PTI Photo) Swastik Samal on Wednesday produced an awe-inspiring innings to headline Odisha’s Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025–26 opener. Stamping his authority with a stunning double century for Odisha against Saurashtra, the 25-year-old opener smashed 212 runs. Playing at the KSCA Cricket Ground, the batter came up with…
New Delhi: With acrimony between govt and opposition benches often leading to disruption in Parliament, President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday said issues like national security and resolve for ‘Viksit Bharat’ should be beyond any differences and asked MPs from across the political divide to speak in one voice on matters of national interest.In her address…
NTA told a parliamentary committee on Thursday that it was looking at phasing out reliance on test-delivery agencies by developing in-house capabilities – covering both software and hardware – to tighten the circle with access to the question-setting process, minimising possibility of malpractices. Higher education secretary Vineet Joshi and NTA director general Abhishek Singh briefed…
Chennai Super Kings’ captain Ruturaj Gaikwad (AP Photo) Ravichandran Ashwin believes the pressure of leading Chennai Super Kings during the difficult post-MS Dhoni transition has started affecting Ruturaj Gaikwad’s batting, following another disappointing outing for the CSK skipper in IPL 2026. Speaking on JioHotstar after Chennai’s five-wicket defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad at Chepauk, Ashwin said…
Eight of India’s ten most valuable companies together added more than Rs 2.05 lakh crore in market capitalisation last week, with Bharti Airtel and Reliance Industries leading the upswing. The positive movement came alongside a steady recovery in the broader market, where the BSE Sensex rose 1.62 per cent and the NSE Nifty gained 1.64…
India, Japan sign agreements in quantum technology, health research cooperation NEW DELHI: India and Japan on Wednesday strengthened their cooperation in emerging technologies and health research, with both countries exchanging agreements in the fields of quantum science and medical devices during a high-level bilateral meeting in New Delhi.Japan’s Minister for Science and Technology Policy and…
Novak Djokovic (AP Photo) Novak Djokovic’s belief did not waver, even as he walked off Rod Laver Arena defeated for the first time in an Australian Open final on 1 February. The 38-year-old Serbian lost 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 to world No.1 Carlos Alcaraz, ending his perfect 10-0 record in Melbourne finals and denying him…
NEW DELHI: Coal and mines minister G Kishan Reddy on Thursday launched the second round of auctions for exploration licences covering 11 blocks of critical and deep-seated minerals across eight states. The licences will allow exploration of rare earth minerals in Telangana, Rajasthan and Odisha, along with diamond, vanadium, titanium and other minerals in additional…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday granted anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera, directing him to cooperate with the investigation, appear before police when summoned, and not tamper with evidence. The court said he cannot leave the country without prior permission and allowed the trial court to impose additional conditions, while clarifying that…
Representative image (PTI) NEW DELHI: Daily wage earners accounted for 31% of all suicide deaths in 2024, the highest share in a decade (2015–2024), according to the latest National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data. A total of 52,910 daily wage earners died by suicide during the year, marking a sharp rise from the previous peak…