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Ben Stokes (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former England captain Andrew Strauss has questioned the timing of Ben Stokes‘ retirement announcement, saying it became a “huge distraction” for England during the decisive Test against New Zealand.Stokes announced his retirement from international cricket during the final Test at Trent Bridge, informing his teammates on the morning of...

GST’s taxpayer base has expanded significantly since its rollout, rising from 66.5 lakh in 2017 to 1.65 crore as of May 2026, reflecting greater formalisation of the economy. When the Goods and Services Tax (GST) was rolled out on July 1, 2017, it marked India’s biggest overhaul of indirect taxation since Independence. Replacing a patchwork...

Ben Stokes (PTI photo) Former India captain Ajay Jadeja has backed Ben Stokes’ decision to retire from international cricket, saying the England all-rounder made the “right call” and suggesting the decision reflected his unwillingness to let people outside the dressing room dictate how he should live his life. Stokes announced his retirement after one of...

Officials said all 15 students were travelling in the Universal High School van A 11-year-old student died on Tuesday after a roadside tree crashed onto a school van carrying 15 children in Mumbai’s Chembur on Tuesday afternoon amid heavy rain.The incident took place near Heritage Pride and was reported to the Mumbai Fire Brigade at...

The All India Dental Students & Surgeons Association (AIDSA) has suspended its Madhya Pradesh treasurer, Dr Muskan Soni (Image-Social media) BHOPAL: The All India Dental Students & Surgeons Association (AIDSA) has suspended its Madhya Pradesh treasurer, Dr Muskan Soni, from her post and the association’s membership for five years over a social media post that...

Photo credit: ANI NEW DELHI: As lakhs of Hindu devotees prepare for the annual Amarnath yatra, beginning July 3, the Army has established a comprehensive, technology-driven security shield across the pilgrimage routes in Jammu and Kashmir.The Indian Army, in coordination with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Jammu and Kashmir Police and other security agencies,...

India Women’s cricket team (Getty Images) England cricketers Kate Cross and Alex Hartley have clarified that their criticism of the ICC’s Women’s T20 World Cup semi-final scheduling was never directed at India, saying they have received abuse and even death threats after their comments were widely circulated on social media.The pair addressed the issue on...

Tankers and cargo vessels are seen in the Gulf of Oman, along shipping routes linking the Strait of Hormuz and the Arabian Sea, Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (AP Photo) Modern supply chains were built for a world where ships could move freely, insurance stayed cheap and the shortest sea route was usually the safest bet.The...

Moscow claims 419 drones shot down Ukraine’s forces have struck Russia’s satellite communications center in Dubna, in the Moscow region, for the second time, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Tuesday. He described the attack as part of Kyiv’s ongoing campaign to target strategic military infrastructure deep inside Russia.In a post on X, Zelenskyy said the...

Shashank Singh (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings cricketer Shashank Singh has broken his silence after an FIR was registered against him, his father Shailesh Singh and their driver following allegations by a domestic cook of assault, verbal abuse and forcibly taking away his mobile phone.According to an IANS report, the Ratibad police in Bhopal...