Kane Williamson announced his retirement from international cricket Long before the late Martin Crowe coined the term ‘Fab Four’ in 2014 for Virat Kohli, Joe Root, Steve Smith and Kane Williamson, the quartet were already making names for themselves.But what Crowe’s nomenclature did was give cricket fans something definitive to hold on to, something that…
NEW DELHI: Goods exports rose 18% in May to a record $45.2 billion, driven by higher oil prices and restoration in supply chains and shipments to West Asia near last year’s level. With imports rising 20.5% to a seven-month high of $73.4 billion, trade deficit widened to $28.2 billion in May.“We have carried forward the…
Boos ring around SoFi stadium during Iran’s World Cup opener (Image: X) Iran and New Zealand shared the spoils in an entertaining 2-2 draw in their opening Group G match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Monday. While the action on the pitch delivered plenty of drama, the…
NEW DELHI: Nearly all shareholders of Bharti Airtel Monday approved ongoing transaction to consolidate its stake in subsidiary Airtel Africa, indicating strong investor confidence. The transaction involves Bharti Airtel issuing equity shares to Indian Continent Investment, a promoter group entity, on preferential basis, in exchange for 16.3% stake in Airtel Africa. Upon consummation and approvals,…
The increasing adoption of E20 petrol in India has raised concerns on its impact on insurance claims. The discussion gained momentum after a post from insurer ICICI Lombard suggested that using fuel not recommended for a vehicle could potentially be viewed as negligence, leading many to believe that insurance claims related to E20 fuel usage…
Dog attack leaves child injured Bengaluru: A four-year-old girl suffered multiple injuries on face, hands and legs after a pack of six stray dogs attacked her near the indoor stadium in CQAL Layout, Sahakarnagar, north Bengaluru, on Sunday evening. The incident has again raised concerns over the stray dog menace in the city.Sangeetha has since…
Mohammad Mohebi gun celebration (Image: X) Iran midfielder Mohammad Mohebi found himself at the centre of online debate following his celebration during Iran’s 2-2 draw against New Zealand in their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.Mohebi was one of Iran’s standout performers on the night, scoring the crucial equaliser in…
Gold can extend its rally further in the short-term as oil prices remain under pressure. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices may rise in the near-term as oil prices ease but the US Federal Reserve’s meeting is an important thing to watch, says Praveen Singh, Head Currencies and Commodities, Mirae Asset ShareKhan.Gold Performance:…
Iran’s Shahriyar Moghanloo (20) battles for the ball with New Zealand’s Finn Surman (16). (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: The race for the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage is beginning to take shape after the first round of matches for 32 teams across the first eight groups, with Monday producing a historic first in 68…
The reopening of the waterway would also allow oil tankers currently stranded in the Persian Gulf to resume deliveries to consuming markets. (AI image) US-Iran peace deal signing and the full opening of the Strait of Hormuz, if it goes through, will bode well for availability of crude oil supplies globally. Crude oil supplies could…
