Mohammed Shami and Ishan Kishan (X-Cricbuzz) Several familiar names have been left out as the BCCI announced its central contracts for the 2025–26 season on Monday, with Mohammed Shami, Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan, Mukesh Kumar and Ishan Kishan missing out despite being part of the previous cycle. The Board awarded annual retainers to 30 men […]
NEW DELHI: Amid the Budget discussion that started in the Rajya Sabha on Monday, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman called out DMK member P Wilson for his claim that Tamil Nadu was ignored in the Union Budget. She highlighted various initiatives unveiled in the Budget for the poll-bound state and observed that “sweeping statements like these […]
United Arab Emirates’s Muhammad Zohaib plays a shot (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) NEW DELHI: The Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) announced on Monday that all-rounder Muhammad Zohaib has been sent back from the squad due to disciplinary issues but did not share more details on the matter. “Muhammad Zohaib has been sent back due to disciplinary issues. […]
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi secured a powerful mandate, winning a landslide victory. This political stability empowers Tokyo to significantly reshape its approach to China, strengthen ties with the US, and deepen strategic partnerships with India. Her decisive win signals a more assertive Japan on the global stage, impacting regional dynamics. TL;DR: Driving the newsJapan’s […]
The Surajkund International Crafts Mela is held every year for 15 days, usually during the first two weeks of February, in Faridabad. It is organised by the Surajkund Mela Authority and Haryana Tourism, in collaboration with the Union Ministries of Tourism, Textiles, Culture, and External Affairs. One of the largest crafts fairs in the world, […]
In the bustling tech hubs of Bengaluru, a quiet revolution is revealed. Sarvam AI, an AI startup, has reportedly taken the global AI world by storm. With its latest models, Sarvam Vision and Bulbul V3, the company claims to have outperformed some of the biggest names in artificial intelligence, including Google Gemini and OpenAI’s ChatGPT. […]
Rupee edged up in early trade on Monday, rising 21 paise from its previous close to 90.44 against the US dollar. The upward momentum comes as upbeat global cues and optimism surrounding the newly announced India–US trade framework helped the domestic unit recover initial losses.The currency had opened weaker at 90.66 in the interbank market […]
Valentine’s Week transforms February into a seven-day love fest, building anticipation for the big Valentine’s Day finale on February 14. Kicking off with Rose Day (Feb 7)—where red roses symbolise one’s love and passion—followed by Propose Day (Feb 8) for bold confessions, the week has various special days: Teddy Day (Feb 10), Promise Day (Feb […]
Drake Maye’s wife, Ann Michael Hudson, partnered with DoorDash, a $78.6 billion company, ahead of the Patriots’ Super Bowl matchup with the Seahawks. She shared a playful Instagram reel promoting New England cuisine while teasing Seattle. Hudson also posted weekend moments with Maye and friends and recently addressed comparisons to Gisele Bündchen with grace and […]
Malaysia joined India on Sunday in strongly condemning cross-border terrorism, signalling a greater understanding of India’s position on the issue, with PM Modi saying after a bilateral meeting with his counterpart Anwar Ibrahim that message from both sides on terror was clear: no double standards, no compromise. Modi’s visit to Malaysia saw close to a […]
