Former India batter Dilip Vengsarkar feels Sarfaraz Khan can play all three formats for India and that it is a shame he’s not being picked in the team. Sarfaraz has been in rich form in the ongoing domestic season, having plundered runs in both the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and the Vijay Hazare Trophy. He […]
Russia on Tuesday released video footage of what it said was the deployment of its nuclear-capable hypersonic Oreshnik missile system in close ally Belarus, a move that would expand Moscow’s ability to strike targets across Europe in the event of a war.State news agency TASS said this was the first time the Russian defence ministry […]
Protesters march in downtown Tehran (AP image) Iran’s unrest entered its fourth day on Wednesday as large parts of the country ground to a standstill under a government-ordered shutdown. According to news agency AFP, members of Iranian security forces were killed during the protests. Businesses, universities and government offices were closed across 21 of Iran’s […]
First cries of 2026 echo across UAE / AI Generated Illustrations As 2026 officially began, hospitals across the country heard the sound that matters most: a newborn’s first cry. From Abu Dhabi to Fujairah, babies born in the very first minutes of the year turned January 1 into an unforgettable moment for families, doctors and […]
Udaipur Kiran, Mumbai, 1 January: The Indian stock market started the new year 2026 on a positive note with gains in key indices Sensex and Nifty. Domestic benchmarks showed upward movement amid limited market activity. During the first trading session of 2026, as of 9:20 AM, the Nifty was up by 40.30 points or 0.15 […]
Modern parents increasingly seek financial solutions that deliver both security and peace of mind. While protecting loved ones remains the priority, there is also a strong desire to ensure that long-term contributions do not feel wasted. This is where term insurance with added benefits has gained popularity. By combining life cover with the promise of […]
Hindustan Zinc’s CSR initiatives impacted 23 lakh lives across 2,362 villages in FY25 with a social investment of ₹273.45 crore. Integrated approach across livelihoods, education, healthcare, water, women empowerment, sports, and infrastructure builds resilient communities Flagship programmes like Samadhan, Zinc Kaushal, Sakhi, Shiksha Sambal, and Zinc Football Academy are creating sustainable opportunities. Udaipur: Hindustan Zinc […]
Paarl Royals captain David Miller pulls a delivery during match 7 (SA20) Paarl Royals captain David Miller spoiled the Sunrisers Eastern Cape’s New Year’s Eve celebrations with a captain’s knock that delivered his side their first win of SA20 Season 4 at St George’s Park on Tuesday.Chasing a modest target of 150, the Royals found […]
Petrol and diesel prices announced for January 2026/Representative Image The UAE has reduced petrol and diesel prices for January, reversing the increases seen in December and marking a notable drop across all fuel categories. The UAE fuel price committee announced the new rates on Wednesday, 31 December 2025. These rates will apply from 1 January […]
United Nations, 1 January. The United Nations, the world’s largest international organization, is currently facing a severe financial crisis. As a result, it has started 2026 with a reduced budget of $3.45 billion and a 19 percent cut in jobs. The UN General Assembly approved the budget based on the proposal by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, […]
