A sharp escalation in the Middle East conflict has choked India’s basmati rice shipments, leaving nearly 400,000 metric tons stranded at ports and in transit, while new export deals have come to a halt as freight rates have more than doubled since the US and Israel attacked Iran over the weekend, trade officials told Reuters.India,…
Lakshya Sen (PTI Photo/Nand Kumar) Lakshya Sen showed grit and stamina to beat China’s Shi Yu Qi in a thrilling three-game battle on Tuesday, winning 23-21, 19-21, 21-17 at the All England Open Badminton Championships. It was his first victory over the former world No. 1 in a BWF World Tour event, and it didn’t…
India and England will meet again in a T20 World Cup semi-final when they face off in the second last-four clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. It is the third straight edition in which the two teams have squared off at this stage, after also meeting…
Gurtej Sandhu career journey: Indian-origin Micron Technology VP with 2,211 global patents. (Photo: LinkedIn) Dr Gurtej Sandhu stands among the most prolific inventors in modern semiconductor engineering, with 2,211 patents worldwide to his name, exceeding the 1,432 patents credited to Thomas Edison. Raised in Amritsar, he has built a career that bridges advanced research, corporate…
BJP president Nitin Nabin NEW DELHI: The BJP on Tuesday announced its national president, Nitin Nabin, as its candidate from Bihar for the upcoming Rajya Sabha biennial elections.Nabin, who hails from Bihar, took over the party presidency from Union minister JP Nadda in January. The BJP has also fielded former MLA Shivesh Kumar as a…
A fresh wave of global selling pressure hit Wall Street on Tuesday, as escalating tensions involving Iran deepened fears of prolonged economic disruption. The S&P 500 fell 1.8 per cent in early trade. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 907 points, or 1.9 per cent, as of 9:35 am Eastern time, while the Nasdaq…
Pakistan’s captain Salman Ali Agha, right, has a word with teammate Shaheen Shah Afridi during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Pallekele, Sri Lanka, Saturday, Februrary 28, 2026. (AP) Senior selection committee member Aleem Dar has resigned from his position with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) following the national…
India women’s cricket team (Photo by PTI) NEW DELHI: India’s women’s cricket team has achieved another historic milestone as they have been nominated for the 2026 Laureus World Team of the Year Award after winning their first-ever World Cup title.The nomination, confirmed by Laureus Sport, makes them the first women’s cricket team to receive this…
The Board of Secondary Education, Odisha, is likely to announce the matriculation examination results by the second week of May, according to media reports. Officials have indicated that evaluation work has already begun, setting the stage for result preparation after the successful completion of examinations that drew massive participation across the state.More than 5.61 lakh…
NEW DELHI: Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday inaugurated NDMC’s two-day Flower Festival at Connaught Place, drawing visitors to a colourful showcase of seasonal blooms and various floral-themed displays in the heart of the capital.The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) opened its festival at Connaught Place’s Central Park. The event began with a brief…
