KL Rahul (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals opener KL Rahul scored his third half-century of the IPL 2026 season to jump to the top of the Orange Cap standings. His 75 against Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur on Friday took his overall tally this season to 433 runs, eight more than Sunrisers Hyderabad opener…
Senior Congress leader Tariq Anwar on Friday said that any decision on making KC Venugopal the chief minister of Kerala, if the United Democratic Front (UDF) wins the Assembly elections, will depend on the party’s internal process and final approval by the high command.In an interview, Anwar, who is the MP from Bihar’s Katihar and…
Suvendu Adhikari; Mamata Banerjee NEW DELHI: With just two days to go for counting, West Bengal has slipped into a high-alert mode where parties are contesting on the field with fresh court moves, strongroom vigil and allegations against each other.The ruling All India Trinamool Congress on Friday moved the Supreme Court challenging a Calcutta high…
Rajasthan Royals’ skipper Riyan Parag (ANI Photo) Riyan Parag delivered when it mattered most, producing a stunning 90 against Delhi Capitals to silence critics, with Ravichandran Ashwin leading the praise for the Rajasthan Royals captain.Taking to X, Ashwin wrote, “Agree or not, Riyan Parag is a special player. He is letting his bat do all…
MS Dhoni (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: The absence of MS Dhoni from the Chennai Super Kings dugout in IPL 2026 has sparked widespread curiosity, but batting coach Michael Hussey has now revealed the selfless reason behind the veteran’s decision to stay away.Speaking ahead of CSK’s marquee clash against Mumbai Indians at Chepauk, Hussey explained…
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…
Rohit Sharma (Pic credit: Mumbai Indians) NEW DELHI: The biggest talking point ahead of Mumbai Indians’ high-stakes clash against Chennai Super Kings is the fitness of Rohit Sharma, and head coach Mahela Jayawardene has provided a cautious yet intriguing update.Rohit, who has missed the last four matches due to a hamstring injury, was seen batting…
Strong indirect tax collections work well for government finances, especially at a time when the economy is facing global headwinds. (AI image) India’s gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections rose to a record high of Rs 2.43 lakh crore in April 2026. The number assumes greater significance in the backdrop of the Middle East…
NEW DELHI: The Banglar ‘manush’ have traditionally displayed a deep-rooted political loyalty, often rallying decisively behind a single political force and allowing it to govern for extended periods. Over nearly eight decades since independence, West Bengal’s political journey has not merely been a sequence of governments changing hands, but a story shaped in clear, dominant…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Mitchell Starc (Agency Image) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has already squared up to some of the quickest and most respected bowlers in IPL 2026 and come through with striking assurance. At just 15, he has gone after names like Jasprit Bumrah, Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Pat Cummins, showing little regard for reputation and…