Month: April 2025

[ad_1] KL Rahul (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: The crowd at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium kept roaring and cheering, even as Royal Challengers Bengaluru faced defeat against Delhi Capitals. The reason? Their hometown hero KL Rahul was putting on a show at his home ground. Rahul lit up the evening with his elegant strokeplay, thrilling the fans with towering hits across the park. When he sealed the win by launching Yash Dayal over the long leg boundary and celebrated with a chest thump, the stadium erupted — a heartfelt ovation for their very own local lad.KL Rahul produced a batting masterclass on Thursday to lead Delhi Capitals to a convincing six-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Chasing a tricky 164 on a two-paced surface, Rahul stood tall amid early chaos, anchoring the innings with a sublime unbeaten 93 off just 53 […]

[ad_1] WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump's 90-day hold on punitive tariffs on the world minus China has elicited a reciprocal pause from the European Union, momentarily isolating Beijing but giving the rest of the world respite to negotiate with Washington. The jury is still out on whether Trump caved to intense pressure the US economy came under because of his tariff gambit or if it was planned brinkmanship. But the danger to global trade has not abated yet. The baseline 10 per cent tariff he imposed on the world is still in place, as also new levies on steel, aluminum and automobiles.Still, the EU said it took note of Trump's decision to pause reciprocal tariff and is doing likewise "to give negotiations a chance," and even China indicated it is ready to talk -- provided the dialogue was conducted on […]

[ad_1] File photo: Allahabad high court NEW DELHI: The Allahabad high court has granted bail to a rape accused as the complainant "herself invited trouble" by agreeing to go to his house after consuming alcohol with friends. The order, passed by justice Sanjay Kumar Singh, noted that being an MA student, the woman was "competent enough to understand the morality and significance of her act.""This court is of the view that even if the allegation of the victim is accepted as true, then also it can be concluded she herself invited trouble and was also responsible for the same. Similar stand has been taken by the victim in her statement. In her medical examination, the doctor did not give any opinion about the sexual assault," the order read, according to news agency PTI."Considering the facts and circumstances of the case […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: South African all-rounder Corbin Bosch has expressed regret over his decision to withdraw from the 10th season of Pakistan Super League (PSL). In a statement, Bosch acknowledged the disappointment caused by his actions and offered sincere apologies to the people of Pakistan, the fans of Peshawar Zalmi, and the wider cricket community.“I deeply regret my decision to withdraw from the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and offer my sincere apologies to the people of Pakistan, the fans of Peshawar Zalmi and the wider cricket community," the South African said.PollWhat impact will Bosch's withdrawal have on Peshawar Zalmi's performance?“The PSL is a prestigious tournament, and I fully understand the disappointment caused by my actions. To the loyal fans of Peshawar Zalmi, I am truly sorry for letting you down."Bosch, who was picked by Peshawar Zalmi in the Diamond category […]

[ad_1] Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan’s appointment is under scrutiny amid concerns over his investments in Chinese tech companies, a report claims. Tan is reportedly one of Silicon Valley's longest-running investors in Chinese companies. According to a report by the news agency Reuters, the newly-appointed CEO of a company that manufactures chips for the US Department of Defense holds stakes in over 600 Chinese companies and controls more than 40 Chinese firms and funds, including at least eight with links to the People’s Liberation Army. Tan’s investment background has raised concerns among some investors. The report notes that several Intel investors who were interviewed has predicted that the scope of Tan’s investments could complicate the task of reviving the chip maker. Its also important to note that besides TSMC and Samsung , Intel is the only US-based chip maker that manufactures […]