Month: April 2025

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Amid ongoing tariff talks, India is stepping on the gas — literally — to reduce its trade surplus with the US in the hope of an early deal. State-run gas utility GAIL has invited expressions of interest for acquiring upto 26% stake in a US LNG (liquefied natural gas) project and a 15-year gas sourcing contract.The move comes within two months of talks between prime minister Narendra Modi and US president Donald trump in Washington, where both agreed to expand energy ties. India offered to increase its purchase of US oil and gas from $15 billion in 2024 to $25 billion in the coming years, contributing towards reducing the $45.7 billion trade surplus.India meets 85% of its oil requirement and 50% of gas needs through imports. The US is India’s fifth largest oil supplier of oil and […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The main accused wanted in connection with the kidnapping and murder of a 5-year-old girl in Karnataka's Hubballi, was killed in an encounter on Sunday while allegedly attempting to flee from the cops.Earlier in the day, a body of a girl was discovered in a tin-roofed abandoned shed, sparking outrage. Hundreds gathered outside the Ashok Nagar police station demanding justice for the child.A massive manhunt was launched and the accused was identified as 35-year-old Ritesh Kumar from Bihar's Patna.The encounterLater in the day, based on CCTV footage and inputs from local residents, police traced the accused.“This morning in Vijayanagara area, within Ashok Nagar limits, the girl’s body was found in an abandoned shed. We identified the accused as Ritesh Kumar. He tried to flee, damaged the police vehicle, assaulted our officers, and pelted stones,” said Commissioner Kumar.“In […]

[ad_1] MS Dhoni (left) speaks to CSK head coach Stephen Fleming during the practice session. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming admitted that turning around their woeful IPL 2025 campaign would be a "big challenge," emphasising that MS Dhoni’s return as captain, following Ruturaj Gaikwad’s injury, is not a magical solution."His [Dhoni's] influence will always be prominent, but he's not a soothsayer, he hasn't got a magic wand," Fleming told reporters ahead of CSK’s clash with Lucknow Super Giants on Monday. "He can't just rub it over the side otherwise he would have brought it out earlier. It's a case of us working very hard along with MS to turn it around and certainly in both of our cricketing careers, we've been in situations that require a lot of energy and we've got to make […]

[ad_1] Image credits: Getty Images The White House said on Sunday Donald Trump is "fully fit," as it released results from the US president's first annual medical check-up of his second and final term, which began in January.Also Read: Donald Trump declared 'fully fit' in medical tests, his first in second term"President Trump exhibits excellent cognitive and physical health and is fully fit to execute the duties of the Commander-in-Chief and Head of State," read a physician's letter shared by the White House.The MAGA leader was examined by Capt. Sean Barbabella of the US Navy on Friday. Later that day, the billionaire had told reporters he felt "in very good shape."Drop in weightThe results showed Trump weighs 224 pounds (101.6 kg), down 20 pounds from his last physical as president, in 2020, when he was found to weigh 244 pounds […]

[ad_1] ICC chairman Jay Shah (c) with Chief Executives Committee members. (Pic credit: ICC) NEW DELHI: In a major move to promote inclusivity and opportunity in cricket, the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday announced the formation of a dedicated task force to support displaced Afghan women cricketers. The initiative, launched in partnership with the BCCI, ECB and Cricket Australia, aims to provide holistic support to Afghan women athletes uprooted from their homeland due to political turmoil.The ICC will establish a special fund to offer direct financial assistance, ensuring that these cricketers can continue pursuing their careers. In addition, a robust high-performance programme will offer access to elite coaching, world-class facilities, and personalised mentorship.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!“At the International Cricket Council, we are deeply committed to fostering inclusivity and ensuring every cricketer has the […]