The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Wednesday approved higher minimum support prices (MSP) for 14 Kharif crops for the 2026-27 marketing season, with sunflower seed, cotton, nigerseed and sesamum receiving the steepest increases.The government said the revised MSPs are aimed at ensuring remunerative prices for farmers while continuing its policy of fixing support…
Virat Kohli against Kolkata Knight Riders (Image: RCB/X) Virat Kohli continues to stand head and shoulders above the rest as the all-time leading run-scorer in IPL history, and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru star once again finds himself in focus ahead of a crucial clash against Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026. KKR is one of…
Kagiso Rabada and Mohammed Siraj (ANI Photo) For the first time in the history of IPL, a bowling pair bowled in the entire powerplay – five games in a row during the GT vs SRH fixture at Ahmedabad on Tuesday. This shows how deadly, and lethal Mohammad Siraj and Kagiso Rabada have been in IPL…
File photo of AIFF logo and ISL trophy. (Screengrab) New Delhi: The Indian Super League (ISL) clubs, except East Bengal, have proposed a club-led model to run the league in the future while also handling the commercial responsibilities. The suggestion was emailed to the AIFF hierarchy, the ISL clubs, and the Ministry of Youth Affairs…
The proposed rail line is expected to improve connectivity between Ahmedabad and Dholera Special Investment Region. (AI image) Trains at the speed of 220 kmph may soon run on Indian Railways with the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, led by PM Narendra Modi, approving a new railway line. The CCEA gave its go ahead for…
The Union Cabinet has approved a Rs 37,500 crore scheme to promote coal and lignite gasification projects, Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday said, positioning the initiative as a major step towards cleaner coal utilisation, energy security and import substitution.The scheme aims to accelerate the conversion of coal and lignite into synthesis gas, or syngas,…
Varun Chakravarthy (AP Photo) RCB head into the contest high on confidence after pulling off a thrilling two-wicket win over Mumbai Indians, while KKR have revived their playoff hopes with four consecutive victories following a disastrous six-match winless run that included five defeats and one no-result.Ahead of Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s crucial IPL 2026 clash against…
The rupee slipped to a fresh all-time low against the US dollar on Wednesday, extending its recent losing streak as rising oil prices, overseas debt repayments and importer demand for hedging continued to weigh on the currency.The rupee weakened 0.1% to 95.7450 per dollar, moving past its previous record low of 95.7375 touched on Tuesday.Analysts…
File photo of Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya. New Delhi: Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya resumed full-throttle training and spent over three hours at the Reliance Corporate Park on Tuesday. Hardik missed the side’s two matches against Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2026 due to a back spasm and is unlikely…
Since the outbreak of the Iran conflict, India’s forex reserves have declined by nearly $38 billion, marking the steepest drop among regional economies. India has among the world’s largest foreign exchange reserves, and they are still robust enough to defend the rupee from its free fall during the ongoing depreciation phase due to the Middle…