NEW DELHI: Jitesh Sharma admits that being left out of India’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup squad was disappointing, but that setback soon felt insignificant compared to the personal loss he suffered shortly after. The wicketkeeper-batter lost his father, Mohan Sharma, on February 1 after a brief illness, a moment that changed his perspective on…
QatarEnergy says Iranian missiles hit Ras Laffan Industrial City, causing “extensive damage” Iran’s unprecedented attacks on Qatar’s gas facilities would significantly dent the Gulf state’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) export capacity and result in losses running into billions of dollars, according to Qatar’s state minister for energy affairs, Saad al-Kaabi.“I never in my wildest dreams…
Planning a bank visit this week? It’s worth double-checking the holiday schedule before you step out, as branch closures can vary from one region to another. In India, bank holidays are a mix of national and state-specific observances, which means branches may not follow a uniform opening schedule across the country. This week, banks in…
Oil prices extended their gains as the Middle East conflict intensifies and Strait of Hormuz continues to see disruption, fueling fears of supply disruptions in global markets. On Tuesday, Brent crude futures rose by $2.48, or 2.5%, to $102.69 per barrel at 0058 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude advanced by $2.42, or…
JMI registration 2026: Jamia Millia Islamia has released its 2026–27 academic session prospectus. The 150-page document, presented by Vice Chancellor Prof. Mazhar Asif, Registrar Prof. Md. Mahtab Alam Rizvi, and Controller of Examinations Prof. Ahteshamul Haque, sets out eligibility criteria, entrance exams, fee structures, and timelines for all programs.JMI has expanded entrance test centres from…
Virat Kohli in the RCB dugout at Wankhede Stadium. (Video grab) NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) may have roared back to winning ways with a commanding 18-run victory over Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium, but the spotlight quickly shifted to a worrying development involving Virat Kohli.The RCB talisman, who scored a composed 50…
Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey hailed India’s financial landscape and assured global investors that the country continues to be an open and attractive destination. In a bid to draw in global capital from across the globe, he further pitched India’s strong macroeconomic fundamentals, rapidly expanding investor base, and a…
A King penguin colony (AP photo) A new study has found that king penguins are breeding earlier as global temperatures rise, and the shift is helping improve their breeding success.Researchers studying about 19,000 king penguins on a sub-Antarctic island chain found that the birds are now starting their breeding cycle 19 days earlier than they…
Kolkata Knight Riders cricketers during a training session at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. (ANI Photo) KOLKATA: Even earning the first point in this IPL could not bring a smile on the faces of those in the Kolkata Knight Riders camp.Despite the one point gained from the washout against Punjab Kings, the 3.4 overs of play on…
Delhi Capitals have won their first two matches without Mitchell Starc, but bowling coach Munaf Patel said the team wants him to join the squad soon, calling him one of the top bowlers in the IPL.Starc has not yet received his NOC from Cricket Australia and is also dealing with a shoulder injury.Speaking before the…
