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Arshdeep Singh (ICC Photo) India pacer Arshdeep Singh has been fined 15 per cent of his match fee for throwing the ball “aggressively and inappropriately” at Daryl Mitchell during the final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Ahmedabad.In addition, one demerit point has been added to Arshdeep’s disciplinary record. It is his first…
The ongoing conflict in West Asia is entering a new phase as desalination plants, a key source of drinking water across the Gulf, begin to emerge as targets in the widening confrontation involving Iran, the United States and Israel.The development follows claims by Bahrain on Sunday that an Iranian drone attack caused “material damage” to…
The climax of ‘Subedaar’ features Anil Kapoor’s Arjun Maurya defeating the sand mafia, saving his daughter, and putting an end to his adversaries. But the film’s closing scenes take a sharp turn, revealing a menacing new player lurking in the darkness, suggesting that Arjun’s saga is far from finished and leaving audiences eager for the…
India’s car market has been expanding steadily in recent years, with more people considering personal mobility and upgrading to new vehicles. As more buyers walk into showrooms or browse car prices online, one question often comes up. Why does the same car cost more in one city than in another? The same vehicle often carries…
A recent event saw actor R. Parthiban make a remark about Trisha Krishnan’s character Kundavai, sparking a controversy. Trisha responded sharply on X, criticizing the comment as disrespectful. Parthiban later expressed regret, stating his wordplay was misunderstood and intended to be playful. The incident gained attention due to their collaboration in ‘Ponniyin Selvan’. The recent…
Global oil prices surged sharply this week as the war involving Iran intensified raising fears of prolonged disruptions to energy supplies from the Middle East.The spike in prices comes a week after the United States and Israel launched major attacks on Iran, escalating tensions into a wider regional conflict. The ongoing hostilities have disrupted key…
The US waiver allowing additional purchases of Russian crude over baseload offers short-term relief. (AI image) US-Israel-Iran war impact on India: The Donald Trump administration’s move ‘granting’ waiver to purchase Russian crude in lieu of the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz has important implications for India’s energy security. Around 90% of India’s…
Petroleum is the most immediate area of exposure. In 2025, India sourced roughly $70 billion crude oil and petroleum products from West Asia. (AI image) Beyond oil, the Middle East crisis has other implications for the Indian economy, especially if the US-Israel-Iran war continues for a long duration leading to major supply disruptions. In recent…
Team India at Wankhede stadium (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The defending champions India take on England at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday in the second semi-final of the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The winner of the contest will then face New Zealand in the summit clash in Ahmedabad on Sunday, after…
Holi’s tradition of discarding clothes after the festival stems from a blend of practicality, symbolism, and the nature of modern dyes. While historically old clothes were worn to embrace the mess, today’s synthetic colours permanently stain fabric, making reuse difficult. This practice also offers a symbolic release from the past year’s negativity and a fresh…
