New Delhi: Former India captain Anil Kumble believes teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has the ability to break Chris Gayle’s record for most sixes in a single IPL season, with his range and temperament setting him apart from other batters. Sooryavanshi continued his remarkable run in IPL 2026 with another stunning display of power-hitting as Rajasthan…
Ranchi: Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu on Wednesday said the country must be prepared to tackle any possible fallout of the escalating crisis in West Asia, although the situation was “not worrisome for India at present”. During his maiden visit to Ranchi, Naidu said every sector, including civil aviation, must plan proactively to…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan on Wednesday said that his government has decided to scrap the Silverline semi-high speed rail project, an ambitious initiative of the previous LDF administration. Satheesan said at a press conference here that the notifications regarding land acquisition for the project will be revoked. Addressing reporters after the Cabinet…
United Nations: The United Nations has revised downward India’s economic growth forecast for 2026 to 6.4 per cent from its earlier projection of 6.6 per cent, citing global uncertainties and economic shocks arising from the ongoing West Asia crisis. As per the report released by the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA)…
New Delhi: Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) and two other foreign firms on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that they would write to the Centre for mediation in the Krishna-Godavari basin gas migration dispute. The matter was mentioned before a bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi. “All the…
Mumbai: NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar has said even though he may differ with Narendra Modi politically, one must not forget that as prime minister, he is working to uphold India’s prestige internationally. Speaking at an event here on Tuesday evening, the former Union minister stressed that whenever there is a chance to work collectively…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic Giorgia Meloni have said the relationship between India and Italy has now reached a decisive stage, evolving from a cordial friendship into a special strategic partnership. In an article, jointly written by the two leaders for the Indian…
Washington: US Vice President J D Vance has said Iran having an atomic weapon would trigger a “nuclear arms race” worldwide and asserted that the US was “locked and loaded” to restart military operations if Tehran failed to reach a peace deal. Vance’s remarks at a press conference at the White House on Tuesday came…
Jaipur: He is all of 15, but Vaibhav Sooryavanshi knows that if he plays long enough, he will be showered with accolades, something that should not make him waver from his pursuit of excellence. After scoring 38-ball-93 in a seven-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants, which put Rajasthan Royals just one win away from the…
Oslo: For the second time in three days, India has categorically rejected allegations of human rights violations during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ongoing visit to Europe, highlighting the country’s constitutional values of justice, liberty, and freedom of expression. Sibi George, Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs, made the remarks while responding to Norwegian…
