Visakhapatnam: For nearly a decade, the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam remained an underutilised international venue, hosting barely 15 major matches. But within a year of Rajya Sabha MP Sana Satish Babu taking charge as Secretary of the Andhra Cricket Association (ACA), the stadium has witnessed a dramatic turnaround. In 2025 alone, Visakhapatnam is…
Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday inaugurated the One Family-One Entrepreneur MSME growth summit 2026 here and laid the foundation stone virtually for 38 MSME parks. He also announced measures to strengthen the sector. On the occasion, the government entered into agreements with companies such as Meta, Amazon and Zoho to…
New Delhi: Observing that it was “pained” by the narrative that the judiciary was shielding the accused, the Supreme Court on Monday said it would ensure a fair, independent, and impartial CBI probe into the death of former model-turned-actor Twisha Sharma. Sharma, 33, was found hanging at her matrimonial home in Bhopal’s Katara Hills area…
Oslo: Reigning world champion D Gukesh is not ruffled by the barrage of criticism that has come his way in the past 18 months as the young Indian Grandmaster believes all of it is justified, given his underwhelming form. Gukesh, who will turn 20 on May 29, is here to compete in the Norway Chess…
New Delhi: Petrol and diesel prices were increased by Rs 2.61 and Rs 2.71 per litre, respectively, on Monday, marking the fourth hike in under two weeks as state-owned fuel retailers continued to align pump prices with rising global crude oil costs due to West Asia conflict. With the latest revision, cumulative increases in fuel…
Maheshwar Singh There is something strangely fascinating about the name Heinrich Klaasen. It sounds more German than South African. Yet when he walks out to bat, there is nothing confusing about his cricket. It is pure, uncluttered, old-school batting wrapped in modern-day power hitting. Klaasen continues to play exactly the way he did when he…
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday flagged India’s concerns with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio over the Trump administration’s changes to visa and immigration policies, saying legal mobility should not be adversely impacted by the new approach. Rubio acknowledged that there could be “some bumps” and “friction points” in the period…
Kolkata: Kuldeep Yadav marked his return in stunning three-wicket haul to complement KL Rahul’s blazing half-century at the top as Delhi Capitals outclassed an out of sorts Kolkata Knight Riders by 40 runs, in an inconsequential final league match of the IPL here on Sunday. Rahul was at his explosive best, smashing five fours and…
New Delhi: A Parliamentary panel will meet on Monday to look into the impact of the West Asia crisis on India’s maritime trade and seafarer safety. The department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture has called the Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways for the discussion. The members of the panel would…
New Delhi: India can count on me 100 per cent, US President Donald Trump said on Sunday night, calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi a “great” friend during an event celebrating the 250th anniversary of American independence. The event at the Bharat Mandapam here was graced by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, US Secretary of State…
