LUCKNOW: In a bid to blunt the PDA (backwards, Dalits, minorities) push of the Samajwadi Party in the run up to the next big battle, BJP on Sunday inducted six new ministers with three of them backwards and two Dalits.Two junior ministers who were promoted are also backwards while the sole upper caste face in…
Punjab Kings players (ANI Photo) DHARAMSHALA: Few cricketing venues appear as beautiful as Dharamshala. The noise softens, the air lightens, the mountains rise from impossible angles, and the game feels less industrial, more elemental.With the Dhauladhar range standing like a painted wall behind the sightscreen, Punjab Kings will hope the change in altitude also alters…
Oil prices surged sharply on Monday after tensions in the Middle East intensified and the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz continues to stay shut, with disruptions now having crossed 70 days. Meanwhile, the Middle East conflict has continued to intensify as US President Donald Trump rejected Tehran’s response to Washington’s peace proposal and Iran issued…
Kotak Securities has an add rating on Punjab National Bank (PNB) with the target price at Rs 125, down from the earlier target of Rs 140. Analysts said that in the Jan-March quarter (Q4FY26), the lender had shown steady profitability overall with the return on equity (RoE) supported by low credit costs and decline in…
Marcus Rashford of FC Barcelona celebrates (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) Barcelona sealed their 29th La Liga title in style after beating rivals Real Madrid 2-0 in a huge Clasico clash on Sunday. The win confirmed back-to-back league titles for Hansi Flick’s side and also left Madrid without a single major trophy this season.Barca only…
American CEO James Blunt has called on the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to introduce a regularly updated public dashboard tracking H-1B visa data. In a post shared on social media, James Blunt said better transparency around H-1B approvals, extensions and transfers could improve public understanding of the visa system and reduce misinformation….
NEW DELHI: The ministry of electronics and information technology on Monday refuted Congress’ claim that Instagram “blocked” Rahul Gandhi’s reel and photo with newly appointed Tamil Nadu chief minister Vijay, alleging that the ministry was actively restricting the voices of opposition leaders in the country.Sources told news agency ANI that the ministry had nothing to…
Krunal Pandya (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru pulled off a thrilling two-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026, chasing 167 on the final ball in Raipur. The star of the chase was Krunal Pandya, who scored a fighting 73 off 46 balls despite struggling badly with cramps during his innings. RCB were in…
US President Donald Trump is set to arrive in China on Wednesday, for a trip scheduled from May 13 to 15, Beijing confirmed on Monday. During the visit, Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to discuss Iran and trade relations between the two countries.A foreign ministry spokesperson said, “At the invitation of President…
Chennai Super Kings’ Urvil Patel (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: First ball: single. Next eight balls: six sixes, 41 runs, and IPL history rewritten. On a Sunday night at Chepauk, there was no easing into the innings for Urvil Patel, only immediate destruction.With Chennai Super Kings chasing 204 against Lucknow Super Giants in their IPL 2026…