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Australia’s left-arm fast bowler Mitchell Starc has announced his retirement from Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) to focus on Test cricket and One Day Internationals (ODIs). The 35-year-old also hopes to stay fit for the 2027 ODI World Cup. Starc has not played a
Mahanaryaman Scindia, son of Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, offered prayers at the Khajrana Ganesh temple in Indore on Tuesday before officially taking charge as the president of the Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA). The 29-year-old was unanimously ele
Swiss defender Manuel Akanji has joined Italian football club Inter Milan on a one-year loan from Manchester City. The 29-year-old made the move official on Tuesday and will now play under Inter’s new head coach, Christian Chivu. Akanji joined Manchester City in Septe
Shahdol Sports Boost. Madhya Pradesh has decided to send promising football players from the tribal-dominated Shahdol district to Brazil for specialised training, a major step to boost sports in the state. Urban Affairs Minister Kailash Vijayavargiya said the first ba
BCCI rules prohibit bidders linked to gambling, betting, crypto, online gaming, alcohol, tobacco, or harmful brands; surrogate branding through another entity is also banned. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has started the process to find a new lead s
Sinner, with 25 straight hard-court Grand Slam wins, solidifies his place among tennis’s elite players. Jannik Sinner showed his dominance once again at the US Open 2025, crushing Kazakhstan’s Alexander Bublik 6-1, 6-1, 6-1 to reach the quarterfinals. The Italian, w
Gold and silver prices have soared to record highs, driven by rising expectations of a U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut, festive season demand, and a weakening U.S. dollar, analysts reported on Tuesday. In India, 24-carat gold ended at ₹10,499 per gram, while silver hit
India plans to raise the share of natural gas in its total energy mix to 15 percent by 2030, up from the present level of about six percent, Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Tuesday. He explained that this step will reduce the count
Goyal called India-US ties “very consequential,” highlighting India’s economic strength and global resilience. India is holding discussions with the United States to finalise an interim bilateral trade agreement (BTA), Commerce and Trade Minister Piyush Goyal said
Chip Industry Boost. The Indian government is preparing to launch the second phase of the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), Electronics and IT Secretary S. Krishnan said on Tuesday. Speaking at Semicon India 2025, he noted that nearly all fiscal support under the
BSE stated these entities aren't registered as research analysts, urging investors to avoid sharing sensitive details like passwords or user IDs with anyone for safety. BSE Limited on Tuesday warned investors about four unregistered entities that are offering illeg
India’s banks improved, with NPAs falling, boosting strength, capital, and cheaper loans for all sectors. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said the upcoming Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms will make India’s economy more open and transparent, while
In the bustling streets of Bengaluru, a city synonymous with India's tech boom and vibrant culture, a chilling reminder of love's perilous edge unfolded on Monday. Twenty-six-year-old Vanajakshi, a young woman navigating the aftermath of a fractured relationship, was en route fro
In a shocking incident that disrupted traffic and angered passengers, two BMTC drivers stopped their buses in the middle of the road and engaged in a heated altercation on Kanteerava Studio Road. Eyewitnesses reported that the argument between the drivers quickly escalated into a
In a first-of-its-kind welfare initiative, the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has rolled out the Jalamandali Annapoorna Scheme to support its sanitation workforce. The programme, formally launched on Monday under the guidance of Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shiva
BMRCL confirms revised metro project timeline citing design and funding challenges. The much-anticipated Orange Line Metro project in Bengaluru has already seen its deadline pushed back even before construction begins. Initially expected to be completed by 2030, officials from
Dog Menace and Solid Waste Woes Top Civic Concerns. Residents of Rajarajeshwari Nagar zone have raised strong concerns over two persistent civic issues—growing dog menace and poor solid waste management (SWM). At a recent grievance meeting chaired by senior officials, citizens
Minister Priyank Kharge announces digital, transparent transfer process to strengthen rural governance and accountability. In a landmark move aimed at improving transparency and efficiency in rural governance, the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (RDPR) Department will cond
