Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane (AP/PTI) Robin Uthappa has delivered a sharp assessment of the MCG Test pitch, calling it challenging and seam-friendly but far from unplayable. Speaking on his YouTube channel, the former India batter argued that such surfaces appear extreme largely because modern batting has moved away from patience and problem-solving. Uthappa’s central…
NEW DELHI: With demand for imported coking coal—an essential input for the steel industry—continuing to rise despite large domestic reserves, the govt on Thursday notified coking coal as a “critical and strategic mineral” to accelerate exploration and mining activities, including those involving deep-seated deposits.The decision was made on the recommendations of the High-Level Committee on…
Hardik Pandya blows flying kiss to girlfriend Mahieka Sharma (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: India all-rounder Hardik Pandya on Friday lit up the 5th T20I against South Africa with a powerful innings and an emotional celebration that quickly caught everyone’s attention. He smashed India’s second-fastest T20I fifty and then celebrated by blowing flying kisses towards his girlfriend,…
NEW DELHI: Isro will usher in the new year with the first launch of 2026 — PSLV C62 mission — on Monday (January 12) at 10.17 am from the first launchpad at the Sriharikota spaceport. The rocket will launch an advanced earth observation satellite EOS-N1 (codenamed ‘Anvesha’), another ‘eye in the sky’ that will boost…
A Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) councillor on Tuesday moved the Madras High Court against the alleged use of educational institutions for the political glorification of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay. The petition questions the inclusion of school students in celebrations organised for the Chief Minister’s birthday on June 22.The plea comes after a…
Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic (Photos by AP) Jannik Sinner continued his impressive run at the Miami Open, defeating American Alex Michelsen in straight sets to reach the quarter-finals. The Italian star also created history during the match, extending his streak to 28 consecutive sets won at ATP Masters 1000 events, breaking Novak Djokovic’s 10-year-old…
UPSSSC ANM result 2026 update; check cut off and download steps The UPSSSC ANM Result 2026 is going to be released very soon on the official website of the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC). Candidates who appeared in the written examination for Female Health Worker posts are now waiting for their results. As…
India post GDS merit list India Post GDS 3rd merit list 2026: India Post is expected to release the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) 3rd merit list 2026 soon on the official website, indiapost.gov.in. The document verification (DV) for candidates shortlisted in the second merit list is currently in progress, and the next list is expected…
NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear a PIL by parents and teachers in NCR and Chennai challenging the validity of CBSE‘s recent policy mandating three languages, two of which must be Indian for Class 9 and said it would lead to chaos and confusion.Seeking urgent hearing of the PIL, senior advocate Mukul…
Neeraj Chopra Doha Diamond League Live Updates: Neeraj Chopra’s return to the international stage will be among the biggest storylines at the Doha Diamond League 2026 as India’s star javelin thrower begins his season after overcoming a troublesome back injury. The competition at the Qatar Sports Club on Friday marks his first outing since the…
