NEW DELHI: The increase in pump prices by around Rs 5 a litre is only a dent to under-recovery given that oil companies are still losing Rs 13 a litre on petrol and Rs 38 on diesel, without factoring in taxes, resulting in heightened pressure on the states to lower VAT, which is as high…
Ben Stokes of England appeals successfully (Getty Images) Ben Stokes marked his return to England’s Test side in spectacular fashion, producing a tireless bowling display against New Zealand while entering one of the most exclusive clubs in Test cricket history.The England all-rounder became only the second player in the history of the longest format to…
NEW DELHI: With the US-Iran interim peace agreement, Tehran is hoping to emerge as a top supplier to India again and is sending petroleum minister Mohsen Paknejad here next week for a Brics meeting, officials said, reports. He is likely to have a bilateral meeting with counterpart Hardeep Puri, but this is yet to be…
Katie Couric, the veteran journalist, is used to being on the reporting side of the news, but this time she found herself at the center of a scary health episode. In a raw and honest essay called ‘The Day I’ll Never Remember’, Couric, 69, the former ‘TODAY’ show anchor, described how doctors diagnosed her with…
NEW DELHI: The Trinamool Congress crisis deepened on Friday as dissident MPs prepared to approach Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla seeking recognition as the party’s “real TMC” parliamentary group.According to PTI, rebel MP Jagadish Chandra Barma Basunia said the dissident faction had already submitted a representation to the Speaker and would formally stake its claim…
Mallikarjun Kharge; Argentina banner Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge urged PM Modi to convene an all-party meeting before the government reintroduces its revised delimitation proposal during the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament. The UK government has urged FIFA to act after Argentina displayed a Falklands banner following its 2-1 win over England in the 2026 World…
India’s Virat Kohli (ANI Photo) Virat Kohli added another milestone to his glittering career during the second ODI against England, moving past Australian great Ricky Ponting to become the fifth-most capped player in the history of international cricket. The match marked Kohli’s 561st international appearance, taking him ahead of Ponting’s tally of 560 matches. Only…
NEW DELHI: Gaining grounds beyond the country’s borders, two soldiers from the Indian Army captured India’s first-ever gold medal at a World Rowing Cup.Havildars Ujjwal Kumar Singh and Lakshay crossed the finish line in 6 minutes and 26.09 seconds to claim the Lightweight Men’s Double Sculls gold medal at World Rowing Cup Stage 3 in…
England head coach Thomas Tuchel talks to England’s Jude Bellingham (10) during the World Cup round of 32 football match between England and Congo in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo) Jude Bellingham appeared surprised after learning that England manager Thomas Tuchel was unhappy with the team’s performance despite their 2-1 extra-time win over…
NEW DELHI: Four minor boys have been arrested for allegedly attacking a catering staff member after he refused to serve them mutton at a wedding feast in Odisha’s Balasore district, police said on Sunday.The incident took place on the night of June 24 in Athantar village under the Remuna police station limits but came to…