NEW DELHI: First time as a captain in IPL 2026 for Yashasvi Jaiswal, and it ended in a crushing defeat. The dejection was pretty evident on the Rajasthan Royals stand-in skipper’s face after Rajasthan Royals suffered a heavy 77-run loss at the hands of Gujarat Titans at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Saturday.“(How tough was…
NEW DELHI: The govt’s campaign to discourage panic booking of LPG refills seems to have had an impact, with the number of domestic bookings declining from 88.8 lakh on Friday to 77 lakh on Saturday. The petroleum ministry said online bookings have also increased from 84% to 87%, while no dry-outs were reported at LPG…
NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced the formation of seven empowered groups to assess the implications of the ongoing military conflict in West Asia on energy supplies, essential commodities and supply chains, and chart a strategy to cushion its impact on the Indian economy.In a statement in Rajya Sabha, Modi said the conflict…
Samson, Overton shine as CSK secure first win of season, beat DC by 23 runs (ANI Image) Sanju Samson returned to form in style, smashing a brilliant unbeaten 115 and with Jamie Overton’s 4 wicket-haul Chennai Super Kings register their first win of IPL 2026 on Saturday evening in Chepauk, defeating Delhi Capitals by 23…
TOI Correspondent from Washington: The report of Pakistan giving sanctuary to Iranian military aircraft revives one of the subcontinent’s great geopolitical ironies: more than five decades after Iran sheltered Pakistani military assets during the 1971 India-Pakistan war – with quiet encouragement from the Nixon administration – Pakistan now appears accused of returning the favour to…
In a heartfelt homage to the beloved Asha Bhosle, who left us at the age of 92, Riteish Deshmukh has decided to push back the release of the anthem ‘Chhatrapati’ from his eagerly awaited film ‘Raja Shivaji’. Initially slated for April 13, 2026, the launch will now be postponed to honor the legendary vocalist’s remarkable…
Screengrab source: X/CENTCOM The US military on Monday released a video showing a machine gunner in a helicopter warning a cargo vessel to turn back after it was detected near Iranian ports, as US forces continue enforcing a maritime blockade amid escalating tensions with Iran.The footage, shared by United States Central Command on X, shows…
MUMBAI: The board of markets regulator Sebi on Monday approved some major changes to the disclosure rules governing the chairman, whole time members (WTMs) and other senior officials of the body. These changes, including public disclosure of their own assets and liabilities, and of their family members, were mostly based on the recommendations of the…
NEW DELHI: Russian president Vladimir Putin will be visitng India for the Brics summit, an annual meeting of leaders from BRICS nations, Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, and newer member countries, to discuss economic cooperation, trade, global governance, and geopolitical issues.It serves as a platform for emerging economies to coordinate policies and present a…
Benchmark indices surged sharply on Wednesday, with investors turning bullish as easing oil prices and hopes of renewed US-Iran talks lifted sentiment across sectors.The BSE Sensex jumped 1,263.67 points, or 1.64%, to close at 78,111.24, after rising as much as 1,422.85 points, or 1.85%, during the session. The NSE Nifty climbed 388.65 points, or 1.63%,…