Banks remained closed today in several Indian states on account of Bakrid (Eid-ul-Adha) celebrations, one of the most important festivals observed by the Muslim community. The holiday was declared as per the Reserve Bank of India’s regional holiday calendar. States including parts of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Telangana, Kerala, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal witnessed...
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SRH vs RR IPL Eliminator Tonight
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) are set for a high-voltage clash in the IPL 2026 Eliminator tonight, with the winner keeping their title hopes alive and moving one step closer to the final. Both teams enter the knockout match under pressure after mixed performances in the league stage. SRH will rely on their...
Ebola scare in Bengaluru: Ugandan woman with ‘signs’ isolated at airport
Representative image BENGALURU: A 28-year-old Ugandan woman, who arrived at Kempegowda International Airport on May 23, has been isolated at the Epidemic Diseases Hospital in Indiranagar as a precautionary measure after her samples were collected for Ebola testing amid a global alert over the viral disease.According to Ritvik Ranjanam Pandey, principal secretary of the health...
ED raids ex-Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan’s house in CMRL-linked money laundering case
Ex-Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In the CMRL “monthly payment” case, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has conducted raids at the residences linked to former chief minister and current opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayan. ED officials are carrying out searches at 10 locations, including his rented house in Thiruvananthapuram and residence in Kannur, as well as offices...
Rajat Patidar walks the talk with a six-hitting masterclass in Dharamsala
Rajat Patidar TimesofIndia.com in Dharamsala: On the eve of IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 against the Gujarat Titans (GT), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Rajat Patidar said that one perception he wanted to change about himself was that he prefers playing spinners; instead, he believes his game suits fast bowlers more.“I have dominated the fast bowlers...
‘That’s a terrible question’: Phillips loses cool during presser after defeat
Glenn Phillips (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru completely outplayed Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026 Qualifier 1, winning by 92 runs after posting a huge total of 254/5. Rajat Patidar led the charge with a stunning unbeaten 93 off just 33 balls, smashing nine sixes and five fours. Virat Kohli and Krunal Pandya also chipped...
‘More than problematic’: US Senator on Pakistan’s role in Iran peace talks
Lindsey Graham (AP photo) Republican Senator Lindsey Graham has once again questioned Pakistan’s credibility as a “mediator” between the United States and Iran in ongoing ceasefire parley, pointing to Islamabad’s long-standing hostility towards Israel and calling its role “problematic”.The remarks came after Pakistan’s defence minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif rejected US President Donald Trump’s appeal for...
Cloudflare lays off 1,100 employees; CEO says company isn’t struggling
Earlier this month, Cloudflare said that it would cut about 20% of its workforce as the company restructures operations around the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, and forecast second-quarter revenue slightly below Wall Street expectations. The internet infrastructure and cybersecurity company is laying off more than 1,100 jobs globally. The layoff announcement was...
Norway Chess: Divya beats India No. 1 Humpy; no joy for Gukesh, Pragg
Divya Deshmukh and Koneru Humpy (Photo by Michal Walusza/Norway Chess) NEW DELHI: Like any other elite chess tournament, Norway Chess pitted Indian Grandmaster Divya Deshmukh against her compatriot Koneru Humpy, the top-ranked women’s player of the country, setting up an all-Indian clash on Tuesday at the Deichman Bjørvika library in Oslo. Drawing two players from...
Quote of the day: The formula Federer used every time life left him ‘stuck in hole’
Roger Federe/image:Instagram Quote of the day: ‘I always believe if you’re stuck in a hole and maybe things aren’t going well… you will come out stronger. Everything in life is this way’Roger Federer, born in Basel, Switzerland, in 1981, and widely regarded as one of the greatest tennis players the sport has ever produced, spent...
