India’s Smriti Mandhana hits her fifty (AP/PTI) The blockbuster clash between India and Pakistan at Edgbaston on Sunday not only delivered a commanding Indian victory but also set a new attendance record in the history of the Women’s T20 World Cup.A crowd of 18,814 spectators packed the stadium for the Group 1 encounter, making it…
Manpreet Singh equalled former India captain Dilip Tirkey’s record of 412 international appearances on Sunday, but the milestone came in a 2-3 defeat to the Netherlands in the FIH Men’s Pro League.The experienced midfielder reached the landmark during India’s match against the hosts, becoming only the second Indian men’s hockey player to play 412 international…
Days after three Indian seafarers onboard MT Settebello were killed following a US military strike off the Oman coast, the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) has advised maritime recruitment and placement agencies to restrict the deployment of Indian seafarers to conflict areas until further orders.In a circular, the shipping regulator also directed vessels operating in…
Bengaluru: The inaugural Bengaluru Lake Run held Sunday brought together citizens, environmentalists, and fitness enthusiasts for a 10km run connecting Jakkur and Rachenahalli lakes in north Bengaluru.Organised under the supervision of minister and Byatarayanapura MLA Krishna Byre Gowda as part of Environment Day celebrations, the event aimed to raise awareness about conservation while encouraging physical…
Gold prices are expected to remain range-bound in the coming week as investors track major central bank meetings, developments in US-Iran negotiations and movements in crude oil prices, analysts told news agency PTI.Market participants will closely monitor policy decisions by the Bank of Japan, the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England, along with…
Mangaluru: A bus stop that looks like a bus has become the latest attraction at Bandasale in Gurupur, with residents and passers-by stopping to admire the unique structure that was inaugurated on Sunday. The creatively designed bus shelter, built at a cost of around Rs 7 lakh, has transformed what was once a poorly maintained…
Australia’s Cameron Green congratulates Cooper Connolly (AP Photo) Cooper Connolly produced the innings of his ODI career as Australia avoided a series whitewash against Bangladesh with a dramatic one-wicket victory in the third and final ODI in Dhaka on Sunday.The left-hander struck a magnificent 149, his maiden ODI century, and held Australia’s chase together despite…
India is set to add 25.4 lakh tonnes of annual urea production capacity with two new fertiliser plants expected to begin operations shortly, a move the government says will strengthen domestic availability and reduce reliance on imports, PTI reported.The announcement comes as India continues efforts to boost fertiliser self-sufficiency while shielding farmers from global supply…
Puttur MLA Ashok Kumar Rai uing his recent visit to the proposed govt medical college site Puttur MLA Ashok Kumar Rai said the panel, comprising the minister for medical education, the principal secretary, and senior officials from the finance, planning, and public works departments, will meet in Bengaluru in a few days Puttur MLA Ashok…
India’s Harmanpreet Kaur (AP/PTI) India captain Harmanpreet Kaur added another landmark to her illustrious career during the Women’s T20 World Cup clash against Pakistan at Edgbaston on Sunday, becoming India’s leading run-scorer in the history of the tournament. Harmanpreet entered the high-profile contest level with former India captain Mithali Raj on 726 runs in Women’s…
