Rohit Sharma (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma is set to return to ODI action in India’s three-match series against England, starting July 14 at Edgbaston. The former India captain was named in the squad after featuring in the recent ODI series against Afghanistan.Rohit scored 143 runs in three matches against Afghanistan at an average…
NEW DELHI: Public sector banks recruited 50,552 employees in the last financial year, 33% higher than 37,860 hired in the previous financial year, as they expanded their operations.In a statement, the finance ministry said that offer letters were sent to over 50,000 candidates in 2025-26 after the recruitment exercise conducted through the Institute of Banking…
UK thunderstorm warning causes Airport travel chaos / Image – file Thousands of passengers travelling through two of the UK’s busiest airports faced significant disruption after powerful thunderstorms swept across southern England, forcing airlines and air traffic controllers to delay hundreds of flights at Heathrow and Gatwick.The disruption came as the UK Met Office issued…
Lil Tjay sparked online backlash after briefly posting and deleting screenshots of private messages allegedly involving Kai Cenat’s ex-girlfriend, Gigi Alayah. Fans criticised the rapper for exposing personal conversations, while others defended his actions amid ongoing tension with Cenat. The streamer has not publicly responded, and the controversy has already reignited debates about clout-chasing, celebrity…
NEW DELHI: Government may hike the foreign direct investment (FDI) limit in the pension sector to up to 100% and a Bill in this regard is expected in the next Parliament session, according to sources. This would align with the insurance sector where up to 100% FDI is permitted.Last year, Parliament approved a Bill to…
Govt Thursday announced a steep increase in passport fees across categories, including a 67% hike for issuance or reissue of ordinary passport and a 250% increase in charges under the Tatkal scheme. The new charges will be effective July 1. MEA said an ordinary 36-page fresh passport for applicants aged 18 years and above will…
NEW DELHI: Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind chief Maulana Arshad Madani on Tuesday urged Muslims to avoid sacrificing prohibited animals and advised those facing obstruction in offering buffalo sacrifice to take the administration into confidence and perform the sacrifice at a place where there is no disruption.Eid-ul-Azha will be celebrated in India on May 28.In his message to…
“If you’re a bachelor/young couple with kids, as much as possible, avoid high rises”A software engineer’s recent words in a viral social media post warning bachelors and young couples against living in high-rise societies reignited a debate that has simmered in Indian cities for years. The post, which criticised resident welfare associations (RWAs) for being…
NEW DELHI: The roar inside Chepauk reached another level on Monday night as MS Dhoni made his way onto the field during Chennai Super Kings’ final home game of IPL 2026 against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Even though the former CSK captain did not feature in the playing XI because of injury concerns, his brief appearance during…
As SpaceX moves closer to what could become the biggest stock market listing in history, Elon Musk has found himself at the center of a debate about innovation and history. The discussion started after JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon praised Elon Musk during a road show event linked to SpaceX’s expected public debut. Jamie Dimon…