Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: With back-to-back T20 World Cup titles in the bag, India have emerged as a powerhouse in cricket’s shortest format. The talent waiting in the wings is also immense. In two years, the Indian cricket team will be gearing up...
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After 10 years, Amazon may make a big change to its biggest sale of year
Amazon is reportedly planning to hold its annual Prime Day sale earlier than usual this year. According to a report by Bloomberg, the online commerce giant may move the sale to June instead of July, when it is usually held. The report cited people familiar with the matter. “The change will affect both Amazon and...
From swift strike to fuel fiasco: Two weeks of Iran war explained in key points
Representative image (AI-generated) The war between the United States, Israel and Iran is about to enter its third week with no signs of de-escalation as missile strikes, drone attacks and air raids continue across the Middle East.US President Donald Trump claimed that Iran is “about to surrender” in a virtual meeting, news agency Reuters reported...
2 Indians killed in Oman, 10 injured after Iranian drone strikes in Oman
NEW DELHI: Two Indian nationals were killed and 10 others injured in an attack in Sohar city in Oman, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday.Speaking about the incident, Additional Secretary (Gulf) Aseem R Mahajan said that a total of 11 people were injured, including 10 Indians. Five of the injured have already been...
Trump’s volte-face: Why US is suddenly clearing a path for Russian oil
As the war between the United States, Israel and Iran is nearing third week, the global oil market has become one of the biggest casualties of the conflict.Missile strikes across the Gulf and drone attacks on energy infrastructure have pushed crude prices sharply higher, forcing Washington into a geopolitical pivot that seemed impossible just months...
BCCI breaks silence after Sunrisers sign Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed in The Hundred
Pakistan’s Abrar Ahmed, right, celebrates (AP/PTI) Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajeev Shukla has clarified that the board has no authority to intervene in the controversy surrounding the Sunrisers franchise signing Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed for the upcoming season of The Hundred.The franchise, which is owned by Sun TV Network, has...
‘They are not fishing’: Thousands of Chinese boats form unusual patterns near Taiwan
An AFP analysis of satellite imagery, ship-tracking data and expert interviews has raised fresh questions about China’s maritime activities after thousands of Chinese fishing boats were detected forming geometric formations in the East China Sea. According to the AFP report, the unusual gatherings, recorded across several days between December and early January, have prompted maritime...
‘About to surrender’: Trump makes big claim on Iran amid ongoing conflict
<img src="https://static.toiimg.com/thumb/msid-129549750,imgsize-60008,width-400,resizemode-4/article-51.jpg" alt="'About to surrender': Trump makes big claim on Iran, says US 'got rid of a cancer threatening us all'" title=" Donald Trump (File photo) ” decoding=”async” fetchpriority=”high”> Donald Trump (File photo) Donald Trump made a big claim amid the Middle East crisis, claiming that Iran is “about to surrender”. The US President said...
‘Incredibly difficult’: Atlassian CEO on decision of laying off 1,600 engineers
Atlassian has laid off approximately 1,600 employees, about 10% of its global workforce, to invest more in AI and enterprise sales. The cuts primarily affected R&D roles. CEO Mike Cannon-Brookes highlighted the difficult decision, emphasizing the need for competitiveness. The company is offering generous severance packages, with redundancy and office exit costs estimated at over...
Is India-US trade deal on hold? Centre issues clarification
NEW DELHI: India on Friday denied reports that it was holding off bilateral engagement or delaying a trade deal with the United States, saying discussions between the two countries are continuing for a “mutually beneficial agreement.” “We have noted a media report regarding ongoing trade talks with the US. It is denied that there is...
