Harshit Rana and Mustafizur Rahman (Agency Photo) NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders have run into multiple problems ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026 season. The team first lost Bangladeshi fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) asked the franchise to release him from the squad.KKR had bought…
Wholesale price inflation accelerated to 2.13 per cent in February–the highest level in 11 months–as firming prices of food and non-food articles kept cost pressures elevated despite some easing in vegetable inflation, official data released on Monday showed.The WPI-based inflation rate has now risen for the fourth consecutive month. It stood at 1.81 per cent…
The Indian Embassy in Tehran has issued a strict advisory urging Indian nationals in Iran not to attempt crossing any of the country’s land borders without prior and explicit coordination with embassy officials. The warning comes as authorities seek to prevent travellers from facing immigration or logistical complications while leaving the country, as per the…
The Centre has eased localisation requirements under its electric vehicle manufacturing programme, offering relief to makers of electric buses and trucks facing component supply challenges. The move comes under the government’s Rs 10,900 crore PM E-DRIVE Scheme, which aims to boost domestic EV production while strengthening the supply chain for key components, reported PTI. In…
Ugadi signals the start of the new year for people in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and parts of Karnataka. The Hindu calendar, a blend of lunar and solar cycles, begins its cycle with the month of Chaitra. The festival is celebrated on March 19, 2026. It means starting a new cycle of time. People who celebrate…
Veteran actor Mohanlal expressed deep emotion at filmmaker Blessy’s son’s wedding, stating it felt like his own son’s ceremony. He highlighted their enduring friendship, forged during Blessy’s early career. Their past collaborations on acclaimed films like ‘Thanmathra’ and ‘Bhramaram’ were also fondly recalled, underscoring their significant impact on Malayalam cinema. Veteran actor Mohanlal recently shared…
How students can use AI prompts to study smarter Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are now part of many students’ study routines. What once felt experimental has now become normal. Students ask AI to explain concepts, check their writing, and sometimes help them begin assignments.Data from the Pew Research Centershows that 64% of teenagers report using…
Paris: India’s HS Prannoy (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary) NEW DELHI: HS Prannoy has withdrawn from the Orleans Masters Super 300 badminton tournament after suffering a shoulder injury during last week’s Swiss Open in Basel. The experienced Indian shuttler was originally scheduled to face top seed Chou Tien Chen of Chinese Taipei in the opening round.Prannoy first…
The rupee weakened by 10 paise to settle at a fresh record low of Rs 92.40 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday amid surging crude oil prices and incessant withdrawal of foreign funds triggered by geopolitical uncertainties, PTI reported.The local currency, however, resisted a sharper fall as domestic equity markets staged a significant recovery…
The arrival of spring in Kashmir was marked on Monday as Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah opened the Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden for visitors. Located at the foothills of the Zabarwan Mountains in Srinagar, the garden has once again transformed the valley into a vibrant sea of colours as millions of tulips…