Jessica Pegula, left, is congratulated by Madison Keys after winning their fourth round match at the Australian Open. (AP Photo) Jessica Pegula delivered a ruthless and emotionally charged performance to knock out defending champion and close friend Madison Keys, cruising into the quarter-finals of the Australian Open with a commanding 6-3, 6-4 victory on Monday.Go…
Bangladesh cricket officials have said former captain Shakib Al Hasan could be considered for a return to the national team, reopening the possibility less than a year after his retirement from international cricket.Shakib, who was also a lawmaker from the former ruling party that was removed in a 2024 uprising, had become a focus of…
SSC MTS and Havaldar 2026: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will close the self slot selection window for the SSC Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff (MTS) and Havaldar (Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs and Central Bureau of Narcotics) Examination 2025 today, January 25, 2026, at 11:00 PM. Eligible candidates must complete the process on the…
NEW DELHI: In keeping with its practice of taking the Padma awards’ focus away from big cities and well-known names and to recognise hinterland talents in a wide spectrum of fields, the Modi govt picked this year’s awardees from 84 districts spread across 30 states and UTs. Ten districts figure on the list for the…
NEW DELHI: Centre on Sunday announced the Padma Awards for 2026 on the eve of Republic Day, conferring the Padma Bhushan on veteran banker and industrialist Uday Kotak for his exceptional contribution to the financial sector, a government statement said.The Padma Awards, among India’s most prestigious civilian honours, are given in three categories—Padma Vibhushan, Padma…
Bangladesh cricket team (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File) Former Australia cricketer Jason Gillespie emerged as one of the most vocal critic of the ICC after Bangladesh were removed from the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup, questioning what he described as a glaring lack of consistency in how the world body applies its own standards. Gillespie, who…
Bank of Maharashtra recruitment 2026: The Bank of Maharashtra’s Apprentice recruitment 2026 is closing today, January 25, 2026, with only a limited time now left for eligible candidates to apply. This recruitment drive is aimed at fresh graduates who want hands-on experience in banking operations. The bank is offering 600 apprentice positions under the Apprenticeship…
NEW DELHI: IndiGo cancelled Sunday its Tbilisi, Almaty, Tashkent and Baku services till Jan 28 and announced refuelling halts on several flights to the CIS region as rising tensions around Iran are rippling through Indian aviation, forcing flight cancellations, fuel stops and fresh route reviews.As airlines scrambled to keep aircraft out of potentially hostile airspace,…
NEW DELHI: Ahead of the India-European Union free trade agreement – which is all set to be announced on Tuesday – all eyes are on several crucial sectors, where domestic industry has pitched for zero duty concessions to be able to compete more effectively with competitors, such as Bangladesh and Vietnam.Among the top asks is…
MS Dhoni of Chennai Super Kings (Photo by Prakash Singh/Getty Images) MS Dhoni may have stepped away from international cricket five years ago, but the questions around his future refuse to fade. The Chennai Super Kings icon, now 44, is preparing for what will be the 19th season of the Indian Premier League, having already…
