Ajit Agarkar (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Former India cricketers RP Singh and Pragyan Ojha have joined the Men’s Senior Selection Committee, marking a significant addition to Indian cricket’s decision-making structure. The appointments were confirmed during the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Mumbai on Sunday. The…
Cheetah ‘Mukhi’ (Image credit: Kuno National Park) NEW DELHI: India’s cheetah reintroduction programme will notch a historic first on Monday when Mukhi, a female cub born at Kuno National Park, becomes the country’s first India-born cheetah to reach adulthood- a crucial milestone in creating a self-sustaining population.“Mukhi, a female cub born to Namibian cheetah Jwala…
India vs Pakistan (AP Photo) The stage is set for a blockbuster Asia Cup 2025 final between India and Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, and the spotlight is firmly on the pitch. Tournament officials have confirmed that the same surface used in the teams’ last clash at the venue will host…
A wide range of UN sanctions on Iran’s nuclear program, previously lifted under the 2015 nuclear deal, were reimposed late Saturday after Britain, France, and Germany triggered the agreement’s “snapback” mechanism, accusing Tehran of failing to meet its commitments.The sanctions, which directly target Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs, come at a tense moment following…
Gold rate outlook: Gold and silver prices are likely to extend their rally this week, though late profit-taking could cap gains amid key global economic releases, analysts said.Traders will watch out for PMI data, US non-farm payrolls, employment numbers, consumer confidence, and speeches by Federal Reserve officials for direction, PTI reported.“… we expect the current…
Delhi airport (ANI image) NEW DELHI: Delhi Police on Sunday said that an email warning of a bomb threat was received by the city’s airport, several schools and other institutions. Authorities confirmed that an investigation has been initiated to verify the credibility of the threat, according to news agency ANI.Earlier in the day, two schools…
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi on Sunday hit out at the BJP-led central government over the violent protest that unfolded in Ladakh, leading to the death of four people.Blaming the BJP and its ideological mentor, the RSS, for the violence, Rahul Gandhi said: “Ladakhis asked…
Representational AI image NEW DELHI: Three Naxals were killed on Sunday in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Kanker district. The exchange of fire took place in the forests of Ravas, near the border of Kanker and Gariaband districts, a senior police officer confirmed to news agency PTI. A joint team of security personnel…
Shah Rukh Khan is back in action mode, and his latest pictures from the sets of his upcoming film ‘King’ are proof. The superstar was spotted over the weekend, rocking a new slick look, in a sharp black suit rolled up to his elbows, paired with sunglasses, exuding a menacing mafia-like aura as he filmed…
Harbhajan Singh arrives for the BCCI Annual General Meeting in Mumbai. (PTI Photo) MUMBAI: Former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh on Sunday revealed that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has rolled out a landmark incentive scheme to financially reward domestic cricketers for playing more matches in a season. The decision was taken…