Girja Shankar Dixit Dilip Doshi’s cricketing journey is a testament to perseverance, technical mastery, and the enduring allure of spin bowling in Indian cricket. Despite debuting for India at an age when many players consider retirement, Doshi carved out a place among the country’s most respected left-arm orthodox spinners, leaving behind a legacy that continues…
New Delhi: India has for the first time secured a place among the top 100 out of 193 countries ranked for their progress in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), according to a report published on Tuesday. According to the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network’s 10th and latest Sustainable Development Report (SDR), India ranks 99th…
Washington/Tehran/Tel Aviv: President Donald Trump has announced that the “12-day war” between Israel and Iran was expected to conclude with a ceasefire, presenting the development as proof that his decision to order a major US airstrike on three Iranian nuclear sites over the weekend had paid off. “It has been fully agreed by and between…
Doha: In a remarkable turn of events late Monday night, what initially seemed like the spark of an all-out Middle Eastern war has instead turned into a showcase of backchannel diplomacy, strategic restraint, and a surprising call for peace from all sides. The crisis began when Iran launched six missiles at the Al Udeid Air…
New Delhi: Air India announced on Monday that it has ceased all operations in the Middle East with immediate effect following the missile attack at a US airbase in Qatar by Iran. The airline added that its operations from the East Coast of North America and Europe is also being stopped until further notice. The Tata-owned…
New Delhi: Former India left-arm spinner Dilip Doshi died at the age of 77 due to cardiac arrest in London on Monday. Doshi played 33 Tests and 15 ODIs for India from 1979 to 1983. He picked 114 wickets in Tests and 22 scalps in the limited-overs format. Doshi is survived by his wife Kalindi,…
New Delhi: In an oblique reference to Pakistan’s support to cross-border terrorist activities, NSA Ajit Doval on Monday emphasised the need to counter terrorism in all its forms for regional peace and stability during a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing. Doval’s call for countering terrorism comes nearly a month-and-a-half after India…
Doha: The Indian Embassy in Qatar issued an advisory on Monday, urging caution and advising Indian nationals to stay indoors after Iran launched strikes on a US airbase in the country. According to media reports, Iran used several missiles to attack the US’s Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. “Given the ongoing situation, the Indian…
Leeds: India opener KL Rahul has asserted that the visitors will give themselves the “best chance” to dismiss the England batting lineup and take a 1-0 lead in the series when the final day’s play in the first Test resumes here on Tuesday. The Headingley Test was interestingly poised on Monday with India setting the…
Leeds: KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant struck fine centuries before India were all out for 364 in their second innings on the fourth day of the first Test against England here on Monday. England, requiring 371 to win the series opener, were 21 without loss at stumps, needing another 350 runs to take the lead…
