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[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party MP Tejasvi Surya on Friday took a dig at the Congress-led Karnataka government over the Bengaluru stampede, which claimed the lives of 11 people. Surya mockingly credited chief minister Siddaramaiah and deputy CM DK Shivakumar for Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s long-awaited IPL trophy, while reacting to the chaos and political drama following victory celebrations and stampede. “We, RCB fans, are indebted to CM Siddaramaiah and DCM DK Shivakumar for winning us the IPL after 18 years. They displayed incredible cricketing and leadership skills on the field and brought our club this long elusive glory,” Tejasvi wrote on X. The tweet, dripping with sarcasm, further said: "We are also very upset about Virat Kohli, other players and the RCB Management for poor arrangement of the security measures at the program organised to honour CM & DK […]

[ad_1] Yuzvendra Chahal (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings’ hopes of securing their maiden IPL trophy were shattered, but spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has already turned his focus to the next season, expressing confidence that the team will lift the coveted title in 2026. On Tuesday, Punjab Kings were edged out by Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a nail-biting final, losing by six runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, as RCB clinched their first-ever Indian Premier League title.In the aftermath of the defeat, Chahal shared a motivational message on social media, reflecting on the season and looking ahead with optimism."This IPL season has been such an amazing experience. This team is full of grit, passion and unwavering sportsmanship and we showcased the same on the field.The hunger continues and we will conquer this battle and this war next year […]

[ad_1] While the impact of the 1% repo rate cut will take time to reflect in home loan borrowers’ EMIs, the transmission is expected to be faster this time round. Home loan borrowers have a big reason to cheer! The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cut the repo rate by a huge 50 basis points in the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting. With this, the cumulative repo rate cut since February this year stands at 100 basis points or 1%! Repo rate is the rate at which the RBI lends to the banks. If this rate comes down, banks are able to in turn lend to borrowers at lower interest rates. To put it simply, today’s jumbo 50 bps rate cut would in the coming months mean lower EMIs for home loan borrowers. While the impact of the 1% […]

[ad_1] The licence makes Starlink the third company to receive authorisation from the telecommunications department. Elon Musk’s Starlink has been granted a crucial licence by India's Department of Telecommunications. This approval marks a significant milestone for the satellite service provider, bringing it nearer to beginning its commercial operations in India, according to a Reuters report.The licence makes Starlink the third company to receive authorisation from the telecommunications department, following earlier approvals granted to Eutelsat's OneWeb and Reliance Jio for providing their services within the country.Yesterday Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announced that Musk's Starlink shall receive authorisation as the third satellite internet service provider in India.The Department of Telecom, government of India, has previously granted licences to Bharti's OneWeb and Reliance Jio, as confirmed by the minister during a press interaction.Also Read | Tesla stock price crash wipes out $150 billion! […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: In India, Parle-G biscuits are synonymous with simplicity, a nostalgic tea-time snack, a budget-friendly staple found in almost every household. In war-ravaged Gaza, however, the iconic Indian biscuit has taken on a grim new identity: a luxury item, symbolising the desperation of a population teetering on the brink of famine.A viral social media post by Mohammed Jawad, a Palestinian living in Gaza, has spotlighted the stark realities of wartime scarcity. The video shows his young daughter, Rafif, clutching a pack of Parle-G biscuits, a rare treat in a region suffering from an acute food crisis. Jawad revealed he paid more than €24 (approximately Rs 2,342) for the packet, which usually costs less than Rs 5 in Indian markets and around Rs 100 in international grocery stores.“Even though the price jumped from €1.5 to over €24, I just […]

[ad_1] Piyush Chawla (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: After over two decades of dedicated service to Indian cricket, leg-spinner Piyush Chawla has officially announced his retirement from all forms of the game. A veteran of the sport, Chawla’s journey has been marked by early promise, notable comebacks, and contributions to India’s most iconic cricketing triumphs: the 2007 ICC T20 World Cup and the 2011 ODI World Cup.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Chawla’s statement on Friday reflected deep gratitude and emotion, as he thanked his family, IPL franchises, and fans. He credited his late father for being the guiding force behind his career, saying his support laid the foundation for a path that saw Chawla go from bowling out legends like Sachin Tendulkar at just 17, to delivering match-winning spells on the world stage. […]

[ad_1] Mumbai: Cricketer Rohit Sharma addresses the gathering during the inauguration of a stand after him at the Wankhede Stadium, in Mumbai. (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) Former India Test and T20I captain Rohit Sharma has revealed his father's reaction after he announced his retirement from Test cricket."He appreciates red-ball cricket a lot and, obviously, was a little disappointed when I announced my retirement, but was happy as well at the same time," Rohit said at the launch of Pujara’s wife Puja’s book ‘The Diary of a Cricketer’s Wife’ in Mumbai on Thursday.Rohit recalled the struggles made by their parents to support their careers.“Since the day I was born to now, the support of my mother and father has been immense. I know the sacrifices they've made for me and my brother to do what we needed to do in our lives.“But […]

[ad_1] KOTA: A former bank relationship manager of ICICI in Kota has been arrested for allegedly siphoning off over Rs 4.58 crore from customer accounts in a multi-crore fraud that spanned more than two years.Sakshi Gupta, who worked at the Shriram Nagar branch in the DCM area of Kota city between 2020 and 2023, was arrested on May 31 by Udhyog Nagar police following a detailed investigation. The fraud was first reported on February 18, police said.According to investigators, Gupta accessed more than 110 accounts belonging to 41 customers and conducted a series of unauthorised transactions. She is believed to have redirected funds into stock market investments, which later incurred heavy losses.In an attempt to conceal the fraud, Gupta allegedly changed mobile numbers linked to several bank accounts, replacing them with those belonging to her relatives. This prevented the real […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday slashed the repo rate by 50 basis points to 5.5%, marking its third rate cut this year. Alongside, the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) has also been reduced by 1% to 3%, injecting Rs 2.5 lakh crore into the banking system. While this move brings relief for borrowers—home, auto, and other loans are expected to get cheaper soon—it spells concern for fixed deposit (FD) investors. As banks begin to transmit the repo rate cut, FD interest rates are likely to decline further in the coming months.What is the repo rate?The repo rate is the interest rate at which the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) lends money to banks for short-term needs. When the repo rate is lowered, banks can borrow funds at a cheaper rate. This often leads to lower […]

[ad_1] Rohit Sharma (left) and Rishabh Pant. Team India's vice-captain Rishabh Pant at the Mumbai airport on Friday said that he will miss former India captain Rohit Sharma in the upcoming five-match Test series, starting from June 20.This will be India's first bilateral Test series since both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli announced their retirement from Test cricket earlier this month. The team is undergoing a transition, with Shubman Gill taking over as captain and Rishabh Pant as vice-captain.At the airport, the paparazzi asked Pant, "Rohit Sharma sir kidhar hai (Where is Rohit Sharma?)"The 27-year-old replied: "Garden mein ghum rahe hai (He is roaming around in his garden)."When coaxed, whether he would miss the garden or not, Pant replied: "Garden ki bahut yaad aayegi (I am going to miss the garden a lot)."The series will be held from June to […]