PCB considering financial penalties on Pak players for T20WC debacle
Karachi: Livid with the Pakistan team’s early elimination from the T20 World Cup, the country’s cricket board is contemplating financial penalties on the players for their below-par show. A reliable source said that while reports of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) deducting remuneration of the players were incorrect, appropriate action is being considered in the…
Defence stocks end higher; Ideaforge Tech jumps nearly 8 pc
New Delhi: Defence stocks such as Ideaforge Technology and Paras Defence closed higher on Monday amid escalating tensions in the Middle East in the wake of an attack on Iran by the US and Israel. Shares of Ideaforge Technology jumped 7.66 per cent, Paras Defence and Space Technologies surged 5.95 per cent, Bharat Electronics climbed…
Modi, Carney pledge to finalise comprehensive economic partnership soon
New Delhi: India and Canada on Monday inked a landmark agreement on cooperation in supplies of uranium, and decided to soon finalise a comprehensive economic partnership agreement following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney. The two leaders also deliberated on the precarious security situation in West Asia, with Prime…
Delhi airport sees 87 flight cancellations amid Middle East crisis
New Delhi: As many as 87 international flights were cancelled at the Delhi airport on Monday as airline operations were disrupted for the third day due to the Middle East conflict. An official said that 37 departures and 50 arrivals have been cancelled at the Delhi airport. Indian airlines cancelled 760 overseas flights in the…
Escalating hostilities in the Middle East risk renewed energy, inflation shocks: Moody’s
New Delhi: Escalating hostilities in the Middle East are heightening risks for India and other Asian commodity importers, as military strikes and retaliatory attacks disrupt key energy and trade routes, Moody’s Analytics said on Monday. The United States and Israel launched military strikes on targets in Iran over the weekend. Tehran retaliated with missiles and…
Centre prepared to bring back Indians stranded in West Asia: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi
Bengaluru: The Centre is fully prepared to bring back Indians stranded in the Gulf region and is in touch with Indian missions abroad to ensure their safety, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said on Monday. In a statement, Joshi said discussions have been held with senior officials of the concerned embassies to facilitate the safe return…
Last total lunar eclipse until 2029 is coming tomorrow – don’t miss it
Melbourne: On Tuesday, March 3, the Moon will pass directly through Earth’s shadow, creating a total lunar eclipse. Best of all, Australia and Aotearoa, New Zealand, are in a prime position to watch the show. This time, the eclipse even occurs at a reasonable hour – no need to set an alarm and crawl out…
CCS reviews West Asia situation, directs steps to assist stranded Indians
New Delhi: The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) has reviewed the evolving situation in West Asia and expressed concern over the safety and security of the large Indian expatriate community in the region. The CCS also directed all concerned departments to take necessary and feasible measures to assist Indian nationals affected by the developments. The…
Shah, Rajnath to roll out different legs of BJP’s ‘Poriborton Yatra’ in Bengal on Monday
Kolkata: Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will roll out different legs of the BJP’s ‘Poriborton Yatra’ in West Bengal on Monday afternoon, as the party intensifies its campaign ahead of the 2026 assembly elections. Shah is scheduled to flag off the rath yatra from Raidighi in South 24 Parganas at…
PM Modi speaks to Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu, discusses West Asia situation
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke to his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu, to discuss the West Asia situation and conveyed India’s concerns. During his telephonic conversation with Netanyahu, Modi emphasised the safety of civilians as a priority. “Had a telephone call with PM Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the current regional situation. Conveyed…
