Josh Hazlewood of Australia (Getty Images) Australia’s T20 World Cup preparations have suffered a massive setback with veteran pacer Josh Hazlewood ruled out of the tournament, leaving the former champions without their famed “Big Three” quicks at a global event for the first time since 2011. The 35-year-old has not played since injuring his hamstring...
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Delhi biker falls into pit, dies; family spent night shuttling between police stations
NEW DELHI: A 25-year-old man died in west Delhi’s Janakpuri area after his motorcycle fell into an uncovered pit dug for construction work, police said on Friday. The victim’s family alleged that they were left in the dark for several hours and spent the entire night visiting multiple police stations before being informed of his...
Repo rate stays at 5.25%: GDP and inflation outlook explained – what it means for your EMIs
RBI policy (AI image) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)-led Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on Friday kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% in line with expectations from market analysts and economists. The decision to hold the repo rate was driven by resilient GDP growth and benign inflation, amid global headwinds.“After a detailed assessment of...
Sentence that wiped out $3.5 billion from Oracle’s market value in less than a day
Oracle recently shared a social media post clarifying that the company’s financial relationship with OpenAI is not affected by the Nvidia-OpenAI deal. Oracle shares were trading nearly 2% higher during the day when the company shared the 26-word post. However, soon after sharing the post, its shares witnessed a sharp reversal. By the end of...
Setback for actor Vijay: Madras HC bins TVK chief’s plea challenging Rs 1.5cr penalty by I-T dept
CHENNAI: Madras high court on Friday dismissed a plea moved by actor and founder of political party Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) Vijay, challenging a Rs 1.5 crore penalty imposed by the income tax department for allegedly not disclosing his true income during the assessment period 2015-16.Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorty passed the order while rejecting the plea...
Can ‘SKY’ emulate Hitman — will India miss Rohit Sharma’s calm at the T20 World Cup?
File Pic: Suryakumar Yadav and Rohit Sharma MUMBAI: When Team India lines up for the National Anthem at the Wankhede Stadium prior to their T20 World Cup opener against USA on Saturday, they will be watching former captain Rohit Sharma place the coveted trophy — which he lifted on June 29, 2024 in Barbados —...
Hack of the day: Use WhatsApp without sharing your phone number publicly
The Times of India’ brings you ‘Hack of the Day’—a new weekday series of quick, practical solutions to everyday hassles. Each hack is designed to save you time, money or stress, using tools and features within your reach—from government websites to everyday apps. In simple terms, it’s simple fixes for smarter living.WhatsApp is one of...
Raghuvanshi honeymoon murder rerun? How bride plotted husband’s ambush with lover during stroll
JAIPUR: What began as a routine post-dinner walk ended in a meticulously planned murder, executed barely three months after a young couple’s marriage. On the night of January 30, 27-year-old Ashish Kumar stepped out of his home in Rajasthan’s Sri Ganganagar with his wife, Anjali, for their usual evening walk. It was a habit the...
Malayalam actor accused of hit-and-run outside Trivandrum club; 2 bikers injured
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A car allegedly driven by Malayalam film actor Maniyanpilla Raju was involved in a hit-and-run incident while exiting the Trivandrum Club late Thruday night, police said. The vehicle allegedly struck a two-wheeler and left the scene without stopping. Two persons riding the motorcycle were injured and admitted to hospital.In his statement to the police,...
Bangladesh set for ‘secret’ US tariff deal ahead of polls—move after India’s pact?
Bangladesh’s interim government plans to sign a secret tariff agreement with the United States on February 9, just three days before the country’s parliamentary elections and about a week after India secured a trade with the US. The move has sparked concerns among business leaders and analysts due to its timing and lack of transparency,...
