Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: The IPL 2026 playoff line-up is now complete with the four qualified teams officially confirmed.After Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Titans sealed their playoff spots, the race for the fourth and final berth went down to the wire. Rajasthan Royals eventually clinched the spot…
Mangaluru: Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) national organising secretary Milind Parande said the centre and state govts should bring in stringent laws to protect cows, stop forced religious conversions and ‘love jihad‘.Addressing a press conference after participating in the two-day Karnataka south zone conference of Bajrang Dal held in the city on Sunday, Parande expressed concern…
NEW DELHI: India remains among the countries bearing the highest burden of hepatitis-related deaths even as global efforts show progress, according to the WHO’s Global Hepatitis Report 2026, which warns that the world is off track to meet the 2030 elimination targets.The report flags viral hepatitis as a major public health threat, with over 1.3…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hailed the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, saying that the military action on Pakistan reflected “India’s firm response against terrorism and an unwavering commitment to safeguarding national security.”In a social media post on X, PM Modi said that the armed forces displayed unparalleled courage, precision and resolve,…
India’s foreign exchange reserves declined by $711 million to $681.610 billion in the week ended June 5, dragged down by a sharp fall in foreign currency assets, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday, PTI reported.The decline follows an increase of $938 million in the previous reporting week, when…
India has officially entered the E85 fuel era. Recently, the country’s first E85 fuel dispenser was inaugurated in Delhi, with the fuel priced at Rs 82.12 per litre. That makes it roughly Rs 20 cheaper than regular E20 petrol in the national capital. On paper, that sounds like a major win for running costs. But…
An implosion at a chemical tank inside a pulp and paper mill in southwestern Washington on Tuesday left several people dead and others critically injured, according to local authorities and company officials.Mike Gorsuch, battalion chief with the fire department in Longview, described the site as a “mass casualty scene.” He said emergency teams decontaminated victims…
MUMBAI: Foreign fund buying helped sensex settle marginally higher on Monday, despite crude oil prices continuing the recent uptrend and rupee hitting a new record low against the dollar. Some short covering during the closing hours of the day’s session also helped the up move on Dalal Street, market players said.With fresh tensions brewing between…
Yuzvendra Chahal celebrates with teammates (PTI Photo/Shashank Parade)( Yuzvendra Chahal is heading into IPL 2026 with a renewed mindset and a strong focus on fitness, hoping to turn a difficult phase in his career into a fresh start with Punjab Kings. The 35-year-old leg-spinner, who has not featured for India since 2023, revealed a major…
NEW DELHI: Edtech giant Byju’s has plunged deeper into crisis after founder Byju Raveendran was sentenced to six months in prison by a Singapore court in a contempt case linked to alleged non-compliance with court orders regarding disclosure of assets and ownership records.The ruling marks the latest setback for the entrepreneur, who is already battling…
