The no-handshake policy between India and Pakistan continued on Sunday as India captain Harmanpreet Kaur and Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana did not shake hands at the toss before their Group A match in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup at Edgbaston.The practice has been followed by Indian cricket teams since the Pahalgam terror attack and…
Juairiya Ferdous of Bangladesh (Getty Images) Bangladesh opened their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a confident six-wicket victory over the Netherlands at Edgbaston, successfully chasing down a target of 140 thanks to a fluent half-century from opener Juairiya Ferdous and a composed finishing partnership led by Sharmin Akhter.Pursuing 140 for victory, Bangladesh…
Hyundai has officially unveiled the fourth-generation i20, following the recent leak of its images online. The latest version of the premium hatchback debuts first in Brazil and brings a completely redesigned exterior, a revamped cabin and updated powertrain options.The new i20 adopts a noticeably different design philosophy compared to its predecessor. While the overall hatchback…
BENGALURU: Heavy monsoon rains continued to lash Bengaluru on Sunday, with several parts of the city witnessing intense evening showers.According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the southwest monsoon is advancing through Karnataka, and Bengaluru is expected to receive more rainfall over the next one week.The downpour has also raised concerns over waterlogging and road…
Union Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said movements in the rupee against the US dollar are influenced by a combination of global and domestic factors, stressing that the Reserve Bank of India intervenes only to contain excessive volatility and not to defend any specific exchange rate.Addressing reporters at Devanahalli near Bengaluru during an event…
Mangaluru: School cricket will be a major focus in the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) Mangaluru zone, chairman Shrikanth Rai said, announcing a push to strengthen grassroots cricket with franchise Coastal Kings Mangaluru.Speaking at the jersey and anthem launch of Coastal Kings Mangaluru, the new entrant in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2026, Sunday, Rai…
Pakistan’s leading men’s and women’s table tennis players have been left surprised by a decision from the Pakistan Table Tennis Federation (PTTF), which has reportedly asked athletes to arrange their own funds if they want to compete at the Asian Games in Japan later this year.The issue came to light during the ongoing two-day national…
Amazon is stepping up its India bet with fresh investments across ecommerce, quick commerce, artificial intelligence and exports, with the company describing the current period as its most aggressive phase of expansion in the country so far.The renewed push comes after Amazon announced plans to invest $35 billion in India by 2030, adding to the…
Pic for representation only Mangaluru: Kundapur police arrested an interstate theft suspect in connection with a house burglary and a motorcycle theft reported in March.The accused, Lalajibhai Budabhai Solanki, 37, from Savarkundla in Gujarat’s Amreli district, was traced to Murudeshwar after an extensive search that initially led police to Gujarat.Police said a case was registered…
India begin their Women’s T20 World Cup campaign against Pakistan with plenty of expectations after winning the ODI World Cup last year. One area India will be watching closely is the performance of opening batters Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma. Both remain among the most dangerous players in women’s cricket, but recent form has been…
