NEW DELHI: Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) stormed into their second straight IPL final with a crushing 92-run win over Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1 at Dharamsala on Tuesday.RCB captain Rajat Patidar led the charge with an unbeaten 93 off just 33 balls as Bengaluru posted a huge 254 for five after being asked…
NEW DELHI: India’s annual defence production has surged to an all-time high of Rs 1.78 lakh crore in the financial year (FY) 2025-26, the defence ministry said on Wednesday.Giving details of the record production, defence minister Rajnath Singh in a post on X said, “Under the inspiring leadership of PM Modi, India’s defence production is…
Security personnel on patrol in Raiganj ahead of Bengal poll results NEW DELHI: Even before counting takes place, the Election Commission is preparing for the post-results scenario in West Bengal by retaining around 70,000 central forces personnel in the state for continued vigil, particularly in pockets with a history of post-poll violence, and initiating strict…
India’s Ayush Shetty produced a remarkable performance to book his place in the final of the Badminton Asia Championships on Saturday, overcoming top seed and defending champion Kunlavut Vitidsarn in a gripping three-game contest. The victory ensures Ayush will return with at least a silver medal. Ranked world No. 25, Ayush relied on a combination…
Chinese proverb of the day (Image: AI-generated) Change is a constant variable in daily life. People change in their personal lives, their careers, their relationships, and their environment. Some changes are planned, some just come out of the blue. People often try to control the outcome or fight situations that are not what they expect….
Turning tide: NHAI hits fast lane in arbitration on stricter monitoring NEW DELHI: NHAI, which handles the highest number of arbitration cases among govt agencies, seems to have seen its fortune change in some recent outcomes due to a greater focus on quality of arbitrators, stricter monitoring of cases and use of AI. Last week,…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s playoff hopes remain strong despite a recent loss, holding a solid third place with 12 points. While their Net Run Rate offers a crucial advantage, top-order batting instability is a growing concern. One more win could secure their spot, but avoiding a late collapse against tough upcoming opponents is vital for a…
Veteran Tamil filmmaker and actor K Bhagyaraj passed away on Saturday after suffering a cardiac arrest. He was 73. Just days before his death, Bhagyaraj had made what would become his final public appearance at the wedding of Khushbu Sundar and Sundar C’s daughter, Avantika, in Goa. Videos from the ceremony have now surfaced on…
The Army has introduced a series of reforms aimed at removing colonial-era practices and aligning its traditions more closely with India’s identity and values.The changes are part of the newly released Army Uniforms Pamphlet 2026, which updates dress regulations across the force and promotes greater use of indigenous symbols and traditions.One of the most notable…
KOLKATA: Two prime suspects in the murder of Bangladeshi youth activist Sharif Osman Hadi, who played a key role in the July 2024 uprising in the neighbouring country that dislodged the Sheikh Hasina govt, were arrested by the Bengal Special Task Force in Bongaon early on Sunday.The suspects — Faisal Karim Masud (37) and Alamgir…
