India-Afghanistan 1st T20I gets DDCA backing (ANI photo) The first T20I between India and Afghanistan in New Delhi will go ahead as scheduled on September 13 despite concerns over security arrangements in the national capital during the BRICS Summit.The match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium had come under a cloud of uncertainty after the Delhi…
East Zone’s captain Ishan Kishan, right, and Mohammed Shami pose with the trophy after winning the Duleep Trophy 2026-27. (PTI Photo) CHENNAI: Mohammed Shami has not played for India since March 2025 and his last Test appearance came more than three years ago, but the veteran pacer insists his motivation has not dipped. At 36,…
FATF vice-president Vivek Aggarwal asked the fintech industry to step up their investments to counter emerging threats from AI, scam compounds and other technologies and said these challenges are a major risk to India’s growth story MUMBAI: Vivek Aggarwal, the first Indian bureaucrat elected to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), said risks from virtual…
IND-W vs BAN-W Live Score: India have barely put a foot wrong in the Women’s Asia Cup 2026, but their biggest test so far awaits in the knockout stage as Bangladesh look to produce a major upset in the first semi-final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Thursday. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side has been…
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said fintech’s biggest promise lies in how widely its benefits can be felt across society NEW DELHI: Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Thursday said India has an opportunity to become a trusted partner in shaping the future architecture of global finance, while highlighting the country’s expanding fintech ecosystem…
The overall pre-placement offer conversion rates have increased by approximately 6% YoY. In a job market that sees frequent headlines of layoffs, the emerging hiring trends hold significance, particularly for entry-level placements. A new report by Deloitte India suggests that the journey from internship to a Pre-Placement Offer, or PPO is becoming increasingly important.For students…
Alexander Zverev (R) and Karen Khachanov (Reuters Photo) NEW YORK CITY: They are the same height, almost the same age, and go back a long way, both have spent years knocking on the door of Grand Slam success. Standing at 6 ft 6’, there’s little to separate Alexander Zverev and Karen Khachanov physically when they…
Cristiano Ronaldo and Travis Kelce (Agency Image) Cristiano Ronaldo and Travis Kelce have both built commercial empires well beyond their playing careers, yet the money involved tells two very different stories.Celebrity Net Worth puts Ronaldo’s fortune at $1.2 billion. Kelce, by comparison, is valued at $90 million. Do the maths and Ronaldo is worth more…
Imran Tahir breaks T20 world record Imran Tahir turned back the clock in the Caribbean Premier League, producing a sensational five-wicket haul to create history and help Guyana Amazon Warriors register their seventh win in eight matches of the season. The 47-year-old leg-spinner returned figures of 5/17 against Saint Lucia Kings at Providence, becoming the…
Benchmark stock indices fell for the third straight session on Wednesday, with the Sensex plunging 813 points to a nearly three-month low and the Nifty slipping below 23,450 as escalating West Asia tensions pushed crude oil prices above $100 a barrel. The 30-share BSE Sensex tumbled 813.35 points, or 1.08%, to close at 74,764.23, its…