Indian companies are facing supply-chain disruptions ranging from shipment delays to shortages of key raw materials due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) said on Sunday, highlighting rising stress in sectors dependent on global trade flows.In a statement, CII director general Chandrajit Banerjee said, as quoted PTI,…
Sanju Samson and Yuvraj Singh Yuvraj Singh has revealed how a crucial conversation with Sanju Samson helped shape the wicketkeeper-batter’s turnaround, especially during a difficult phase in his career.Speaking on a podcast with Sports Tak, Yuvraj reflected on Samson’s struggles, pointing out that a string of failures forced the batter to rethink his approach. Watch…
AI representational image Boston headquartered Liberty Mutual Insurance has increased its stake in its Indian venture Liberty General Insurance to 74% as of May 18, after raising its shareholding from 49% to 55.4% in Sept 2025. The Indian insurance firm had started as a joint venture between Liberty and the Videocon Group.Videocon exited the joint…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has taken down the who’s who of top bowling talent in IPL 2026 with ease Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, all of 15, is fast sort of becoming an enigma – right now in IPL 2026, but also in the world of cricket. The insane level of hitting from the teenager at this age defies belief,…
US President Donald Trump’s remarks about potentially seizing Iran’s Kharg Island oil terminal have sharpened focus on the strategic and commercial stakes tied to one of the country’s most critical energy export hubs.Kharg Island, located in the Persian Gulf, serves as Iran’s primary offshore oil export terminal and handles the bulk of its crude shipments…
Mohammed Shami (Image credit: LSG) NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants bowling coach Bharat Arun stood close to the stumps and threw the ball to the experienced Mohammed Shami. The veteran grabbed the ball, took his run-up, breathed fire, and did what he does best – destroyed the stumps with lethal yorkers.Shami is now 35, and…
Sanju Samson (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings suffered an early injury scare in their must-win IPL 2026 clash against Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, as wicketkeeper Sanju Samson was forced to leave the field after injuring his finger while keeping wickets.The incident occurred in just the second over…
R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja (AFP Photo) As India stands on the cusp of a transition in their storied spin-bowling legacy, former India left-arm spinner Nilesh Kulkarni offers a timely and nuanced assessment of where things stand. In this wide-ranging conversation, Kulkarni reflects on the shifting demands of red-ball cricket, the looming void post the…
India’s gold demand is likely to decline by 50-60 tonnes in calendar year 2026, or about 10 per cent lower than the previous year, following the recent increase in import duty, according to the World Gold Council (WGC), PTI reported. In its India gold market update, WGC said: “Looking at 2026 as a whole, we…
Virat Kohli and Krunal Pandya (Image: X/Screengrab) Krunal Pandya has continued to play a crucial role for RCB in their IPL 2026 title defence, contributing significantly with both bat and ball. In his second season with RCB, the experienced all-rounder has emerged as one of the team’s key performers while also drawing inspiration from teammate…
