Shubman Gill (PTI Photo/Shahbaz Khan) Cheteshwar Pujara believes Shubman Gill has the perfect motivation to deliver a standout campaign in IPL 2026 after missing out on India’s T20 World Cup squad.Speaking on JioHotstar, Pujara backed the Gujarat Titans captain to respond strongly, stressing that Gill remains a complete, multi-format player who can force his way...
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Another Bihar bridge at risk of collapse: Vikramshila Setu pillar shield severely damaged
The condition of the crucial Vikramshila Setu—a lifeline connecting north and south Bihar—is deteriorating rapidly BHAGALPUR: Cracks are beginning to show on the vital Vikramshila Setu, a 4.7-km bridge over the Ganga that connects north and south Bihar and sustains movement across the Seemanchal region. The structure, already burdened by relentless traffic, is now facing...
‘3 ducks ke baad … bat de de’: Abhishek Sharma’s message to Shubman Gill
Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Abhishek Sharma endured a difficult start to the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, registering three ducks in a row — a phase that left him in a poor state of mind. Looking back, he admitted that he reached out to his childhood friend Shubman Gill during...
Will Putin cut Iran loose for Ukraine? What Russian envoy said on quid pro quo claims
Russian President Vladimir Putin (AP photo) Russia on Saturday dismissed report claiming Moscow had offered a quid pro quo to Washington to halt intelligence sharing with Iran amid the ongoing escalation involving the US and Israel, in exchange for easing pressure in Ukraine.The report, which also said the United States rejected the proposal, were termed...
Trump sanctions waiver for Iran crude oil: What does it mean for India?
India has not imported crude oil from Iran since mid-2019, after the United States withdrew sanctions waivers. (AI image) Will India get access to Iran crude oil after over 6 years? Amid the raging Middle-East conflict and rising oil prices, the Donald Trump administration has announced a temporary relaxation of sanctions on Iranian oil. This...
‘Those who are targeting Bengal should go to hell’: Mamata launches fiery salvo at BJP
NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the BJP during an Eid-ul-Fitr event in Kolkata. She said she stands with people of all castes, communities, and creeds, while accusing the saffron party of attempting to curtail citizens’ rights through SIR.Speaking after Eid prayers at Red Road, Banerjee...
India’s crude shuffle: How Iran’s Hormuz chokehold rerouted oil imports from Gulf to Russia
Iran’s Hormuz chokehold has reshaped India’s oil purchase pattern, with a sharp drop in Gulf supplies this month pushing refiners towards Russia and smaller producers to keep supplies steady. So far in March, crude imports into the country are down 23% compared to February, according to shipping data and analyst estimates cited by ET. The...
Is US‑Iran war ending soon? Trump considers ‘winding down’ military efforts
Donald Trump (AP image) US President Donald Trump on Friday suggested ‘winding down’ US military operations in the Middle East as he listed the ‘5 objectives’ that Washington is nearing to achieve in its war in the Middle East, ruling out the possibility of a ceasefire. The announcement comes as Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba...
‘Meet Hardik Pandya, he is going to play very soon’: Prediction that proved right
Hardik Pandya (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: It was at an intimate dinner hosted by Irfan Pathan that a young, dynamic Hardik Pandya was first introduced to one of his idols — Wasim Jaffer. Years later, the India all-rounder’s admiration for the domestic stalwart has only grown stronger, with Pandya once again naming Jaffer as his...
How Iran targeted US, UK base Diego Garcia 4,000kms away in Indian Ocean — Explained
Iran’s attempted long-range strike on the US-UK military base at Diego Garcia has showcased a sharp escalation in both capability and intent, pushing the geography of the ongoing conflict far beyond the Middle East, as per a report by the Washington Post. The base, located roughly 4,000 kilometres from Iran’s coastline, was targeted with two...
