Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel won the toss and opted to bat first against table-toppers Punjab Kings (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel won the toss and opted to bat first against table-toppers Punjab Kings in their IPL 2026 clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Saturday. DC are…
Pakistan is looking to expand exports of donkey meat and other donkey-derived products to China, where demand is being driven by the perceived “nutritional and medicinal properties” of such products, according to the Pakistan Economic Survey 2025-26 as reported news agency PTI.The survey, released on Thursday by finance minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, identified donkey meat exports…
Banks will remain closed in several parts of the country on Friday, June 26, on account of Muharram (Yaom-e-Shahadath), Last Day of Moharam and Ashoora. However, bank branches will continue to operate in some cities, according to the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) holiday calendar.Banks will remain open on June 26 in these citiesBank branches…
NEW DELHI: Stock markets are likely to be guided this week by the outcome of state elections and high crude oil prices amid the West Asia conflict, say analysts.The developments related to the West Asia conflict and the Strait of Hormuz will also be tracked by investors, they said. Counting of votes for the five…
MUMBAI: UltraTech Cement will cross 200 million tonnes of capacity after commissioning three grinding units totalling 8.7 million tonnes on Friday, cementing the Aditya Birla Group company’s position as the world’s largest cement producer outside China, with capacity nearly double that of the United States and exceeding the whole of the European Union. The milestone…
A further increase in petrol and diesel prices may become unavoidable if the ongoing global energy disruptions continue, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) director HR Raj Kumar Dubey said.Speaking about the pressure on fuel retailers amid rising crude oil prices, Dubey said policymakers currently have limited options to deal with the situation.“Now, there are two…
MUMBAI: The insurance regulator has directed insurers to realign how senior executives are evaluated and paid, linking performance more closely to customer outcomes, transparency, and governance, under a revised framework issued through a circular dated May 25.The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) said insurers must align the performance parameters of key management…
Shreyas Iyer (Image credit: AFP Photo) NEW CHANDIGARH: Shreyas Iyer first tasted IPL captaincy in turbulent circumstances. In an awkward press conference midway through the 2018 season, flanked by head coach Ricky Ponting, Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) stalwart Gautam Gambhir stood down owing to woeful form and the team’s embarrassing run. Gambhir announced Iyer…
A newly revealed surveillance video from the night of Jeffrey Epstein’s death showed prison guards casually milling about only a few feet from the cell where he killed himself at Manhattan’s Metropolitan Correctional Center.Correctional officers Tova Noel and Michael Thomas were seen lounging in front of the officer station in the Special Housing Unit at…
Selena Gomez gave fans a rare glimpse into her personal world on Friday, sharing a new carousel of pictures covering recent moments from her life. The images show her hanging out with friends, spending time with her husband, Benny Blanco, working on set, and enjoying her California home. Among the most talked about shots are…