Australia to skip practice matches ahead of 2027 BGT (Image: ICC) Australia head coach Andrew McDonald has revealed that his side will not play any practice matches before the 2027 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in India, opting instead for an extended training camp tailored to Indian conditions.The five-Test series, scheduled from January 21 to March 3, 2027,…
Maharashtra has banned unstandardised paneer statewide for one year. MUMBAI: Maharashtra has imposed an immediate one-year statewide ban on the manufacture, distribution and sale of all unstandardised analogue and non-dairy paneer, citing serious public health concerns and widespread consumer deception.The ban also applies to hotels, caterers, restaurants and other eateries, making it illegal to manufacture,…
New Delhi: Delhi High Court has expressed concern over the “uninhabitable” condition of thousands of flats constructed in the capital under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) incurring an expenditure of Rs 2,000 crore.A bench of Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia observed that although JNNURM was a scheme to alleviate…
CHENNAI: Finance Minister N Marie Wilson on Wednesday said the TVK government has introduced major reforms in public procurement through an open tender system, ending cartelisation and improving transparency in government contracts. The move will strengthen Tamil Nadu’s finances by ensuring that tender money no longer flows to a select few, he said.Presenting the 2026-27…
Ahmedabad: Experts from fields including defence, quantum technology, cybersecurity and critical minerals examined the impact of evolving geopolitical dynamics on technology in the Indian context at a conference jointly organised by Dhirubhai Ambani University (DAU), Gandhinagar, and the Deccan Centre for International Relations, Chennai, on Tuesday.Participants broadly agreed that the current global environment, marked by…
Agnimitra Paul said Kolkata Police is developing an app through which parking fees will be collected Kolkata: The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) will introduce an app-based parking system to bring greater transparency to parking management and curb illegal parking and alleged financial irregularities, state urban development and municipal affairs minister Agnimitra Paul said on Tuesday.“Around…
Pune: Pimpri Chinchwad police have arrested an unemployed youth from Moshi for allegedly allowing cyber fraudsters to use nine of his bank accounts as mule accounts to route money siphoned off from victims across the country.The accused, Sachin Kale, a native of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar who lives in Moshi with his family, allegedly received around Rs…
The department is working to map motorcycle taxi stands before deciding the location of charging stations Panaji: State govt is racing to roll out a subsidy scheme for electric two-wheelers for licensed motorcycle taxi pilots before Ganesh Chaturthi, with officials seeking to address concerns over charging infrastructure, maintenance and range through stakeholder consultations.The department of…
In an impressive first quarter, Bharti Airtel recorded a remarkable profit surge of 37.3%, driven by increased mobile tariffs and a robust influx of new customers. The company’s revenue also soared by 18.4%, showcasing strong growth across its India and Africa segments. Notably, Airtel’s average revenue per user jumped to Rs 264, indicating a favorable…
Harsh Dubey and Vipraj Nigam NEW DELHI: Harsh Dubey, Shivang Kumar, Tanush Kotian and Vipraj Nigam have linked up with the Indian team as net bowlers ahead of the two-Test series against Sri Lanka, which begins on August 15. The four players will assist the Shubman Gill-led side during its preparations in Sri Lanka.India have…
