Month: April 2025

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: During the IPL 2025 match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, captains of Sunrisers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians, Pat Cummins and Hardik Pandya, expressed their heartfelt solidarity with the families impacted by the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.After winning the toss and opting to field first, Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya said: "Feels good (on the applause). I would like to firstly pass my condolences to the victims of the terrorist attack. We as a team and a franchise condemn any such attacks."Commenting on his playing XI and strategy, he added: "We'll bowl first tonight. Looks like a good track, just one change for us - Vignesh comes in for Ashwani. We need to just execute our plans and take the game as simply as possible, plan properly."Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins […]

[ad_1] Mohammad Amir (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former fast bowler Mohammad Amir has revealed that he felt sidelined and ignored by the "Pakistan cricket setup" following the 2024 T20 World Cup, attributing the lack of communication from the board as the key reason behind his retirement late last year. Amir, along with Imad Wasim, had come out of retirement to participate in the 2024 T20 World Cup, where Pakistan’s disappointing campaign saw them crash out before the Super Eight stage.The duo announced their retirements on consecutive days in December.Speaking on a TV channel, Amir said, "I felt sidelined and ignored by the Pakistan cricket setup after the T20 World Cup. After the T20 World Cup ended, no one even talked to me. No one told me if I was part of the future plans."He added, "A wise person understands the […]

[ad_1] Good news! This state slashes EV road tax to just 1% till March ‘26. The Gujarat government has announced a fresh incentive for electric vehicle buyers. Fully electric vehicles in the state will now be eligible for a 5% tax exemption, bringing the effective tax rate down to just 1%. The benefit will remain in effect until March 31, 2026, reported IANS.The announcement was made by Harsh Sanghavi, Minister of State for Home and Transport, who described it as a “citizen-centric step” aimed at promoting eco-friendly mobility solutions. This tax relief is expected to ease the financial load on EV buyers and further accelerate electric vehicle adoption across the state. Citizens can claim the benefit directly through the online Vahan 4.0 portal, making the process simple and transparent.Kia EV9 Review: Worth the Price Tag? | TOI AutoGujarat EV Policy […]

[ad_1] Image credit: Twitter (X) Bitan Adhikary, a US-based TCS engineer was among the 28 tourists who were brutally killed in the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22. The 40-year-old techie, originally from West Bengal, had returned to India last month with his wife Sohini and three-year-old son Hridaan on a summer break. The news has left the family in deep shock. Bitan was the only support for his parents. I spoke to him just this morning," Bitan’s cousin Debashish Chakraborty told state minister Aroop Biswas. As reported in TOI, the three landed in Kashmir on April 16 and were scheduled to return on April 24. They reached Pahalgam just hours before the attack. While Bitan was shot dead by terrorists, his wife and son survived the attack who are now on their way back home.Who is Bitan AdhikaryBitan Adhikary […]

[ad_1] The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has clarified that Australian Jason Gillespie, who stepped down as head coach of Pakistan's red-ball team in December last year, has not been denied any payments, contrary to claims made in recent media reports.Responding to these reports—which suggest that the former Australian fast bowler has approached the International Cricket Council (ICC) and is exploring legal options over alleged unpaid dues—a PCB source said the board has “done nothing out of contractual obligations.”“There was a clear contract between the board and Gillespie and the PCB is only acting on what is laid down in the contract,” the source stated.The source further mentioned that all remuneration-related matters are being managed by the PCB’s legal department in accordance with the terms of the contract.PollHow do you view the PCB's handling of Gillespie's payment claims?Gillespie, however, has reportedly […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: As the nation mourns 28 lives lost in heinous terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on Tuesday, navy lieutenant Vinay Narwal was paid respect at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi on Wednesday. In a heartwrenching video, his wife was seen weeping inconsolably while bidding an emotional farewell to her husband, who was killed in the attack."I hope his soul rest in peace. He lived a good life. He made us really proud, and we should keep this pride in every way," she said with trembling voice as she broke down. According to news reports, the couple got married on April 16 and were holidaying in Pahalgam.Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi paid a mark of respect by laying wreath at the mortal remains of Narwal at IGI where his body was brought from Kashmir. Delhi […]

[ad_1] Devajit Saikia (Image credit: X) Following the horrific Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives and left several others injured, BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia strongly condemned the "heinous and cowardly act" and expressed the board’s support for the victims’ families during this difficult time.“The cricketing community is deeply shocked and anguished by the tragic loss of innocent lives in the gruesome terror attack at Pahalgam yesterday. On behalf of the BCCI, while condemning this ghastly and cowardly act with strongest possible words, I extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayers for the departed souls. In sharing their pain and grief, we stand hand in hand at this hour of tragedy," Saikia said in a statement on Wednesday.The attack took place on Tuesday afternoon, when terrorists opened fire on a group of tourists and locals in Baisaran […]