Pakistan’s captain Salman Ali Agha, right, with teammate Saim Ayub during a practice session. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: New Zealand knocked co-hosts Sri Lanka out of the T20 World Cup with a comprehensive 61-run win in Colombo on Wednesday, but the result has also kept Pakistan in contention for a dramatic semi-final qualification. With England…
Virat Kohli. (File photo) Former Royal Challengers Bangalore batter AB de Villiers has backed Virat Kohli as a key figure in the franchise, saying his role goes beyond runs and continues to influence the team.RCB will begin their IPL 2026 campaign on March 28 against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The…
Budget to presented on February 1 (Image credit: IANS) State leaders met with finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday for pre-budget discussions, where they reportedly asked for increased financial support for capital investments and compensation for GST revenue losses. The states also asked for more funding for urban and rural development, housing programs, and disaster…
Mamata Banerjee and Rahul Gandhi (File photo/PTI) On May 2, 2021, Rahul Gandhi congratulated Mamata Banerjee and the people of West Bengal for “soundly defeating the BJP.”“I’m happy to congratulate Mamata ji and the people of West Bengal for soundly defeating the BJP,” he wrote on Twitter (now called X).However, the irony was hard to…
RAIPUR: For years, Kamla, a former Maoist from Bastar in Chhattisgarh’s Narayanpur district, ran through forests with a gun on her shoulder. This winter, Kamla is running again – but with a rope in her hand, digging her heels in the red soil as she practises the tug-of-war. Kamla, who laid down arms recently, will…
Pineapple is a tropical fruit that is sweet and juicy and makes a favourite ingredient in fruit salads or smoothies, and even on pizzas! But have you bitten into a fresh pineapple and experienced a tingling or burning sensation on your tongue or lips? Though it might actually feel painful, it’s actually a common reaction…
Sebastian Sawe from Kenya crosses the finish line to win the men’s race at the London Marathon in London, Sunday, April 26, 2026 .(AP) For the first time in marathon history, the two-hour barrier has officially been broken.Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe became the first person to officially break the two-hour barrier in a marathon after winning…
Team India fell 2-0 to South Africa in the home Test series that concluded with a 408-run win for the visitors. (AP Photo/Anupam Nath) Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh delivered a blunt assessment of the team’s spin resources and the pitches used in the recent home Test series, insisting that India currently lack a specialist…
South Indian Bank has released a fresh recruitment notification for 2026, offering a good opportunity for experienced professionals looking to work in the banking sector. The recruitment drive is aimed at filling several officer-level positions in specialised roles. The bank has invited online applications from eligible candidates who meet the required education and work experience….
NIFTEE 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the addition of two new examination cities for the National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Examination (NIFTEE) 2026, expanding the total number of test locations to 102 across the country.The decision follows a request from the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) and aims to improve…