In a significant overhaul of retirement withdrawal norms, exiting the National Pension System (NPS) has become more flexible for non-government subscribers. Under amended rules notified by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA), eligible NPS members can now withdraw up to 80 per cent of their retirement corpus as a lump sum at the…
Australian authorities have said the mass shooting that killed 15 people at a Hanukkah celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach was a terrorist attack inspired by Islamic State ideology, carried out by a father and son originally from Hyderabad.Telangana Police later confirmed that Sajid Akram (father), one of the accused in the Bondi Beach attack, was…
Matheesha Pathirana and Cameron Green (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders were the biggest spenders in the IPL players’ auction on Tuesday, shelling out a record Rs 25.20 crore to sign Australian all-rounder Cameron Green and investing a further Rs 18 crore to bring in Sri Lankan fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana.Uncapped Indian talent…
BENGALURU: A 21-year-old woman was seriously injured after allegedly jumping from the fourth floor of a hotel in AECS Layout, Kundalahalli, early Sunday, shortly after police arrived in response to a complaint of nuisance.The incident has sparked allegations of police misconduct, including claims of videography and a demand for a bribe, which the cops have…
Cameron Green, Matheesha Pathirana & Liam Livingstone (Agency Image) The IPL Auction 2026 wrapped up with plenty of drama, surprise twists and big-money moves. Here is the list of the most expensive signings for all 10 franchises this season.Kolkata Knight Riders stole the headlines with the biggest buy of the auction. Australian all rounder Cameron…
Lucknow Super Giants (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) The Rishabh Pant-led Lucknow Super Giants came into the IPL with a purse of Rs 22.95 crore after letting go of seven players, including two overseas names. Despite making headlines last year by breaking the IPL auction record with a Rs 27 crore signing of Pant, LSG…
Sunrisers Hyderabad (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) One-time champions Sunrisers Hyderabad reached the final in 2024, but their 2025 campaign proved disappointing. Despite bolstering their squad from the previous season, the team struggled to perform collectively with both bat and ball throughout most of the tournament. A few combinations began to click towards the end,…
NEW DELHI: Delhi’s rouse avenue court on Tuesday refused to take cognisance in proceedings arising from a fresh FIR registered in the National Herald case, observing that the Enforcement Directorate’s probe is based on a private complaint and not on any FIR.The court also ruled that leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi, former Congress president Sonia…
Gujarat Titans retained 20 players and entered the mini-auction with a purse of Rs 12.90 crore. They allowed Sherfane Rutherford to move to Mumbai Indians through a trade on the retention deadline day. Led by Shubman Gill, GT has been one of the most consistent franchises in the IPL in recent years, winning the title…
From left, this combo of file pictures shows cricketers Prashant Veer, Auqib Nabi Dar and Kartik Sharma. (PTI) The IPL 2026 player auction began with limited action in the uncapped players’ category before Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma were signed by Chennai Super Kings for Rs 14.20 crore each, setting a new record for uncapped…
