NEW DELHI: Staring at a tough sowing season due to forecast of a weak monsoon and pressure on inputs such as fertilisers and diesel, the Centre will on Monday launch a month-long nationwide campaign on balanced and judicious use of inputs such as fertilisers and water, timely advice to farmers in view of weather-related challenges…
PATNA: An unusual sight in Bihar’s Danapur near Patna has gone viral after videos surfaced showing a barber giving haircuts inside what appears to be an SBI ATM booth.The bizarre setup, where an old ATM kiosk of the State Bank of India (SBI) has reportedly been converted into a salon without changing its exterior appearance.From…
House-hunters looking for rental accommodation in Bengaluru may have to contend with higher rents, with a report indicating continued demand across the city’s residential market.According to the Magicbricks Rental Index for January-March 2026, Bengaluru remained among India’s most active rental housing markets, supported by its position as a major technology and startup hub. The report…
Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded nearly 1 per cent on Wednesday, helped by bargain buying in FMCG, auto and telecom shares, upbeat earnings sentiment and gains across Asian markets.Traders said signs of possible de-escalation in geopolitical tensions also supported sentiment.In a volatile session, the 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 609.45 points, or 0.79 per…
Karuppu, featuring Suriya and Trisha Krishnan, continued its impressive performance in theatres on its fifth day. The film collected an estimated Rs 12.75 crore net in India on Tuesday, according to trade tracker Sacnilk.This represents a 10.8 percent decline from Monday’s Rs 14.30 crore net. India Net nears Rs 100 crore mark for ‘Karuppu’ With…
Ayush Mhatre (BCCI Photo) Chennai Super Kings’ top-order batter Ayush Mhatre has been ruled out of the remainder of IPL 2026 after sustaining a left hamstring injury during the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 18.CSK have already been hit by multiple injury setbacks this season. Veteran MS Dhoni is dealing with a calf strain,…
Gurbhej Singh, the 26-year-old man who was fatally stabbed in west London, had moved to the United Kingdom in 2022 after his family reportedly spent nearly Rs 24 lakh to support his journey abroad.Originally from Mehdipur village in Punjab‘s Tarn Taran district, Singh was a class XII pass-out when he relocated to the UK. His…
Vaibhav Sooryanshi and Sunil Gavaskar (Image: X) Finishing IPL 2026 as the Orange Cap winner with 776 runs, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi emerged as the face of the season. The teenage sensation shattered records, entertained fans with fearless batting, and etched his name into IPL history with a breakthrough campaign that few could have imagined.Behind the sixes,…
Ayush Shetty (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Young Indian shuttler Ayush Shetty fell short in his quest for the title, losing to China’s Shi Yu Qi in the final of the Badminton Asia Championships. His impressive run ended with an 8-21, 10-21 defeat against the world No. 2, as India’s wait for a men’s singles…
AHMEDABAD: Southpaw Tilak Varma had made 43 runs from 32 balls in five innings prior to his maiden IPL century on Monday at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The noise surrounding his batting form was getting heavier with every passing match. Answering all those questions, the 23-year-old reinforced his value to the team with a knock…