Rajasthan Royals’ captain Riyan Parag (PTI Photo) Former India batter Aakash Chopra has flagged potential concerns for Rajasthan Royals (RR) ahead of IPL 2026, pointing to their youthful and relatively inexperienced batting unit as a key challenge. The Royals made a major call before the auction by trading Sanju Samson to Chennai Super Kings (CSK),…
Dale Steyn was seen taking Virat Kohli’s autograph on one of the early India jerseys of the star batter before the IPL 2026 opener, in a moment that stood out ahead of the match in Bengaluru.Kohli then went on to register two milestones during the game between defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad…
NEW DELHI: People getting compensation for land acquired for national highway projects have been exempted from payment of income tax and stamp duties, a move that will bring relief to a large number of landowners and farmers. The Union road transport ministry has said that no deduction of tax at source (TDS) shall be made…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in his first briefing since the two-week ceasefire with US-Iran ceasefire, signalled that the truce remains fragile, asserting that it is “not the end” and that Israel retains the option to resume military action if its objectives are not met. Emphasising a cautious stance, Netanyahu said Israel has its “finger…
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday claimed that Iran has approached Washington seeking a “ceasefire” stating that the “new regime president is much less radicalised”. He also blasted Tehran saying that any consideration of ceasefire would depend on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.In a post on Truth Social, Trump said, “Iran’s New Regime…
Allan Border. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) BENGALURU: There will be an IPL debut of a rather special kind at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Former Australian great Allan Border is set to watch his first-ever match in the competition when Royal Challengers Bengaluru take on Delhi Capitals.Border last visited the venue as…
While space agencies are making significant preparations for long-term missions to the Moon and Mars, a fundamental human query is emerging: can life be initiated outside of Earth? While space travel has progressed significantly, human reproduction in space is an unexplored area of uncertainty. Scientists are using animal research, lab experiments, and space missions to…
These new forms for application of PAN are replacing the earlier framework under Rule 114 of the Income-tax Rules, 1962. (AI image) Applying for a PAN Card? The Income Tax Department has introduced four new types of forms for application of Permanent Account Number, and taxpayers should take note of these before applying for a…
NEW DELHI: The central government issued clarification on jet fuel price hike as it capped the increase in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices for domestic airlines to 25% on Wednesday. Citing tensions in the Middle East and closure of the Strait of Hormuz triggered by US-Israeli strike on Iran, the Centre called it “only a…
MS Dhoni and Stephen Fleming (PTI Photo) Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming has brushed aside suggestions that he hasn’t received enough credit for the franchise’s success, instead choosing to spotlight the contributions of players and long-time captain MS Dhoni for success of the franchise. Fleming, who has been at the helm since 2009…