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R Ashwin and Arjun Tendulkar NEW DELHI: A debate has broken out over Arjun Tendulkar’s chances in IPL 2026 after Ravichandran Ashwin said the youngster is unlikely to feature for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). With a strong pace attack already in place, Ashwin felt Arjun would struggle to break into the playing XI.Speaking about the...

Planning a bank visit this week? It’s worth double-checking the holiday schedule before you step out, as branch closures can vary from one region to another. In India, bank holidays are a mix of national and state-specific observances, which means branches may not follow a uniform opening schedule across the country. This week, banks in...

Laxman Sivaramakrishnan (2nd left) is congratulated by teammate Kapil Dev after taking wicket of England batter Richard Ellison (not in picture) during 1st Test at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, 28th November 1984. (Photo/Getty Images) Former India spinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan has spoken about instances of racism he faced early in his career, including within the Indian...

Meta is preparing for its largest-ever round of layoffs, with employees in wearables and ads told to work from home as cuts loom. Reuters reported the reductions could affect 20% of its nearly 79,000-strong workforce—around 15,800 jobs. The move is driven by Meta’s $600 billion AI infrastructure commitment and a broader push toward leaner, AI-assisted...

Anish Giri jabs FIDE NEW DELHI: Chess fans and players have been worried about the upcoming Candidates tournament in Cyprus, mainly due to safety concerns and basic facilities like electricity. The island’s closeness to tensions in West Asia and recent attacks on nearby military bases have raised fears about whether it’s the right place to...

Sonia Gandhi (File photo) NEW DELHI: Congress leader Sonia Gandhi’s condition is stable and she is under observation, doctors said on Wednesday. The veteran politician was admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital on Tuesday after feeling unwell due to weather change.The hospital further said that examinations were being conducted to check for a possible infection....

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel (Image/PTI) NEW DELHI: The Gujarat Assembly on Wednesday passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2026 making the state the second in India after Uttarakhand to implement a uniform legal framework governing personal laws.With the passage of the legislation, Gujarat joins Uttarakhand in adopting a common set of laws related to...

Centre stepped up its bid to expand gas networks in the country and reduce dependence on a single fuel source, rolling out a new policy that will halt supplying LPG to households that do not shift to piped natural gas (PNG) in areas where such infrastructure is already available. The move comes at a time...

Microsoft President Brad Smith has reportedly shared advice for tech companies planning to build data centres in the US. According to a report by the news agency Reuters, Smith said technology companies must secure and maintain the trust of local American communities to move forward with data centre projects in the US.This advice comes as...

Sheikh Hasina Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) newly appointed chairman of selectors Habibul Bashar said on Tuesday that he wants veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan to return to the country and continue playing for at least two more years, with the 2027 ODI World Cup in mind.Shakib, 39, had moved to the United States after the...