Ben Stokes’ shock retirement from international cricket during the third Test against New Zealand continues to dominate headlines, with former England captain Michael Vaughan suggesting that a breakdown in trust between Stokes and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) may have played a significant role in the all-rounder’s decision.Stokes has not spoken publicly since…
Mumbai: A fire triggered by a suspected short circuit in an “ageing” underground power cable sparked panic in the congested Bhendi Bazaar in south Mumbai on Sunday morning. No injuries were reported. The fire was contained to the site and didn’t spread to nearby structures.It broke out around 11.30am on Mutton Street in the densely…
NEW DELHI: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk‘s indefinite hunger strike entered its second day on Monday at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, where the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) has been staging a protest since June 20, demanding the resignation of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in examinations.CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke alleged that Delhi Police refused…
CHENNAI: Former chief minister and DMK president M K Stalin’s son-in-law V Sabareesan has issued legal notices against two Tamil Nadu ministers, Aadhav Arjuna and CTR Nirmal Kumar seeking unconditional apology for their statements alleging that he was involved in corruption across 16 departments during the previous DMK govt. Sabareesan has sought both the state…
People shelter from the sun under umbrellas Ahmedabad: The city continues to sizzle under an unrelenting dry spell, with Sunday’s maximum temperature hitting a scorching 40.6°C, 3.8 degrees higher than normal. Even the nights are offering little respite, as the minimum temperature hovered at a stifling 29.5°C. With Monday’s maximum temperature likely to touch 41°C,…
Kolkata: Phoolbagan cops have arrested two men, Mohammad Ali Molla and Asraful Molla, for allegedly abducting and robbing an import-export businessman at gunpoint by posing as CID officers. The incident occurred two days ago when the victim, a resident of Baduria, was returning from a meeting at a Phoolbagan shopping mall. The duo revealed they…
The home of the arrested accused was searched Pune: A team of Mumbai police and the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on Sunday evening conducted searches at the Lohegaon residence of arrested accused Fayyaz Premji and questioned his family members.Premji, who was caught handing out poison pills as painkillers at a Muharram procession in Mumbai’s Byculla…
Panaji: Despite Panaji leading the state in stray dog vaccination with 80% coverage, a web of legal, logistical and social obstacles hampers the city’s ability to close the remaining gap, said mayor Rohit Monserrate on Sunday. Monserrate said that without a coordinated regional approach, the problem cannot be solved by the Corporation of the City…
Several financial changes will come into effect from July 1, 2026, impacting taxpayers, bank customers, credit card users, passport applicants and Aadhaar holders. From changes in credit card benefits and passport charges to new RBI rules against mis-selling. Several financial changes will come into effect from July 1, 2026, impacting taxpayers, bank customers, credit card…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate has declared teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi fully ready for international cricket, while stressing that the 15-year-old must go through the established team process before earning his debut, even as questions intensify following India’s shock 0-2 T20I series defeat to Ireland.The omission of…
