Hardik Pandya and Rajat Patidar (Image credit: Mumbai Indians) NEW DELHI: Fans were eagerly awaiting the mouth-watering IPL 2026 clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium. Apart from the high-profile contest, the spotlight was also on the much-anticipated face-off between batting stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, known for their…
India has stepped up supply of smaller 5-kg LPG cylinders and accelerated the rollout of piped natural gas (PNG) connections to manage fuel availability amid disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict, with domestic supplies remaining stable, according to an official statement.More than 13 lakh 5-kg free trade LPG cylinders have been sold since March…
Mumbai Indians (MI) batting coach Kieron Pollard remains optimistic about the imminent arrival of England all-rounder Will Jacks ahead of their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Addressing the media in the pre-match press conference, Pollard dismissed concerns around Jacks’ fitness, stating that the team management has not been informed…
Gold, silver outlook: Precious metals are expected to remain volatile when markets open on Monday as the breakdown of US-Iran negotiations keeps sentiment fragile, with investors also tracking domestic inflation data and key global cues, analysts said.Apart from developments in West Asia, traders will monitor the US Producer Price Index (PPI), crude oil prices and…
Sanju Samson (Image credit: BCCI/IPL/CSK) NEW DELHI: A new franchise, three single-digit scores, and mounting expectations – the pressure was firmly on Sanju Samson at the start of IPL 2026. The move hadn’t quite gone to plan initially, but the wicketkeeper-batter responded in emphatic fashion when it mattered most.Facing Delhi Capitals, Samson rediscovered his rhythm…
The global economy is once again facing a surge in oil prices triggered by conflict in the Middle East, reviving memories of the 1970s energy crises that led to widespread economic disruption and stagflation.However, economists say the United States and other major economies are far better positioned today to absorb such shocks, reflecting structural changes…
Mumbai Indians (MI) batting coach Kieron Pollard remains optimistic about the imminent arrival of England all-rounder Will Jacks ahead of their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Addressing the media in the pre-match press conference, Pollard dismissed concerns around Jacks’ fitness, stating that the team management has not been informed…
The collapse of talks between Iran and the US is likely to weigh on investor sentiment when markets open on Monday, analysts said, with crude oil prices and key macroeconomic data also set to drive trends in a holiday-shortened week, PTI reported.Stock markets will remain closed on Tuesday on account of Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti.The…
Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli mourn Asha Bhosle’s demise NEW DELHI: India woke up to heartbreaking news on Sunday as legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle passed away at the age of 92. Tributes poured in from across the country, including from cricket icons like Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli, who remembered her not just as a…
India’s largest IT services firm Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has made 25,000 offers to fresh graduates for FY27, with further hiring dependent on demand conditions, its CEO and managing director K Krithivasan said.“We have made 25,000 offers to freshers for FY27. Clarity on demand will lead to more hiring,” Krithivasan said in an interview, signalling…