NEW DELHI: The big question ahead of the high-stakes IPL 2026 clash between Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings in New Delhi on Tuesday is — will Lungi Ngidi feature in the DC playing XI?Delhi Capitals’ bowling coach Munaf Patel has provided a major update, confirming that the South African pacer is fully fit and…
The Purple Cap is awarded to the players with the most runs in a particular IPL season and carries a cash reward of INR 10 Lakh for the winner, given at the conclusion of the IPL final alongside other awards. Alongside the Orange Cap, awarded for the highest run-getter of the tournament, Purple Cap is…
BJP supporters celebrating after party’s massive victory in West Bengal. (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Bengal on May 4 felt the pulse of its politics and what was seemingly inevitable – the poriborton.The 2026 Bengal assembly verdict wasn’t just decisive — it was transformative. The once-puny BJP morphed into an invincible force, surging past the 200-mark…
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has issued an updated standard operating procedure (SOP) for processing foreign direct investment (FDI) proposals introducing a defined 12-week timeline and a fully paperless application system, PTI reported.Under the revised framework, decisions on FDI proposals will be taken within 12 weeks, excluding the time taken…
BJP supporters celebrate majority in the West Bengal Assembly elections in Kolkata on Monday. (ANI photo) West Bengal has turned saffron. Mamata Banerjee‘s 15-year rule has ended and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is all set to form its first government in the state. So, what contributed to this decisive political shift in the state’s electoral…
Virat Kohli with former RCB head physio Evan Speechly. (Video grab) NEW DELHi: Royal Challengers Bengaluru bid an emotional farewell to one of their longest-serving members as former head physio Evan Speechly’s 18-year association with the franchise came to a close, marking the end of a significant chapter in the team’s journey.Speechly, who served RCB…
In a story that feels like a modern‑day fairy tale turned real‑life drama, Japan’s Princess Mako chose love over a lifetime of luxuries as a royal. Now living a quiet life in a Connecticut suburb, the former royal—once known for her sparkling smile and grace—has traded palace routine for a simpler life of Target runs,…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi (ANI photo) NEW DELHI: What was once a distant ambition for BJP has turned into a defining milestone. With its breakthrough victory in West Bengal in 2026, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has completed a symbolic arc in eastern India, stretching across Bihar (Anga), Bengal (Banga), and Odisha (Kalinga).The win is…
At a time when tech CEOs are warning of a looming “AI apocalypse” threatening to wipe out scores of jobs, Bank of America (BofA) is urging everyone to take a deep breath. In a comprehensive report, the bank’s global research team argues that while artificial intelligence (AI) will undoubtedly disrupt the labor market, history and…
The OPEC member is offering reductions of up to $33.40 per barrel on its benchmark Basrah Medium grade. (AI image) With oil supplies via the Strait of Hormuz still disrupted, Iraq is now offering deep discounts to buyers for picking crude from the country. Iraq has rolled out steep price cuts for buyers with term…