December 17, 2025 – Page 4

CSK hint at MS Dhoni retirement after IPL 2026 auction; ‘At some point MS will move on, writing is on the wall’

Chennai Super Kings’ (CSK) strategy during the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction on Tuesday in Abu Dhabi threw light on what could be a possible last season for MS Dhoni as a player for the franchise. Once dubbed Dad’s Army for their approach to player recruitment, CSK’s auction strategy for the 2026 season focused more […]

Pace is pace: Ashok Sharma’s 150 kph rise, powered by Pat Cummins’ valuable advice | Exclusive | Cricket News

Ashok Sharma celebrates after taking a wicket in the Ranji Trophy (Special Arrangement) NEW DELHI: Rajasthan head coach Anshu Jain vividly recalls his first impression of Ashok Sharma when he saw him bowling in the nets in Jaipur.“Erratic but fast,” Jain tells TimesofIndia.com. IPL Auction Analysis: Why franchise broke the bank for uncapped Indians The […]

UAE announces new age rules for kindergarten and grade 1; Here’s what parents need to know | World News

From 2026, UAE children must be three to six years old by December 31 for admission/Representative Image The UAE has announced a major update to its school admission policy, changing the age cut-off for Kindergarten and Grade 1 enrolments. Starting from the 2026–2027 academic year, students will need to meet age requirements by 31st December […]

India vs South Africa 4th T20I LIVE SCORE: No clarity on Jasprit Bumrah’s availability; Men in Blue eye series win

India vs South Africa 4th T20I LIVE SCORE: After an action-filled day in Abu Dhabi for the IPL auction, it’s time to refocus on India vs South Africa T20I series as both teams square off in the penultimate game at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on Wednesday. Having won in Dharamsala, India are leading the […]

Shilpa Shetty breaks silence on Bastian Bengaluru controversy amid police probe; issues statement on social media : Bollywood News

A day after reports surfaced about a complaint against the upscale restaurant chain Bastian, co-owned by Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty Kundra, the actress has issued a strong clarification. The Bengaluru outlet allegedly stayed open exceeding the permissible closing time, which led to case being registered against them under Section 103 of the Karnataka Police Act, […]

UAE Golden Visa or Saudi Premium Residency: Which Gulf nation offers the best long-term future? | World News

Both programmes offer sponsor-free residency to attract global talent, investment, and long-term economic participation/Representative image For decades, long-term residency in the Gulf was deliberately elusive. You were welcome to work, invest, and build, but never quite to stay. For a time, that model worked. But as both the UAE and Saudi Arabia began to confront […]

Planning to buy a home in the UAE in 2026? Dubai debuts first fully digital home loan platform | World News

Yubi launches smart digital mortgage platform in UAE / AI Generated Image Dubai has welcomed a new way for people to apply for home loans with the official launch of Yubi Mortgage, a technology-powered mortgage platform. It’s the first consumer-focused offering from Yubi in the UAE and marks a major milestone in how mortgages are […]

UAE introduces amendments to corporate tax, VAT, and company laws | World News

The UAE approved amendments to corporate tax, VAT, and company laws, clarifying tax credits, easing VAT rules, and updating corporate structures/Representative Image The UAE has introduced a set of significant legislative changes covering corporate tax, value added tax (VAT), and the Commercial Companies Law. These amendments aim to make business operations simpler, reduce regulatory ambiguities, […]

India’s mystery spinner scales new heights: Varun Chakaravarthy tightens grip on No.1 T20I ranking | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: India’s preparations for their T20 World Cup title defence have received a major boost with mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy entering uncharted territory at the top of the ICC Men’s T20I Bowler Rankings. The right-arm spinner has surged to a career-best rating of 818 points, further consolidating his position as the No.1 ranked bowler […]

‘Challenge remains complex’: China shares pollution playbook for Delhi; vehicle curbs, industrial overhaul in list | India News

NEW DELHI: As the national capital reels in pollution, Chinese Embassy in India is sharing step-by-step guide to tackle air pollution.“Both China and India know the struggle with air pollution amid rapid urbanization. While the challenge remains complex, China’s sustained efforts over the past decade have delivered noticeable improvements. In the coming days, we’ll share […]