File photo of Rajasthan Royals’ Riyan Parag. (AP Photo) New Delhi: India all-rounder Riyan Parag is all set to be named as the new Rajasthan Royals captain at 4pm today. While options included Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel and even the experienced Ravindra Jadeja, the think tank favoured Parag, who has been with the franchise since…
All India Bank of Baroda Officers’ Union has raised its voice against the arbitrary transfer of officers in Mumbai. As per reports, the Zonal Manager, Mumbai, has transferred several staff from one region to another in mid-academic year under the guise of “administrative exigencies.” This has raised various issues for the officers as they are…
NEW DELHI:Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir has found himself at the centre of social media criticism after his bold prediction about India backfired. Amir had earlier claimed that India would fail to reach the semifinals of the T20 World Cup. However, India silenced doubters with a commanding five-wicket win over the West Indies in their…
When NASA deliberately crashed a spacecraft into an asteroid in 2022, the event sounded like something out of a science fiction film. The mission, called the Double Asteroid Redirection Test or DART, was designed to answer a serious question: could humanity push an asteroid off course if one ever threatened Earth? At the time, scientists…
NEW DELHI: Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said govt is looking to extend support to exporters on the insurance front to help them deal with the ongoing West Asia crisis.He said that an inter-ministerial group is keeping tabs on developments on a daily basis and is interacting with exporters.The Customs department has…
The much-awaited wedding celebrations of Kuldeep Yadav and Vanshika Chadha are set to begin with grand festivities this week Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav is set to begin a new chapter in his life as he marries his longtime partner Vanshika Chadha on March 14, 2026, in the scenic hill town of Mussoorie, Uttarakhand. The wedding…
Screengrab (Ashwini Vaishnaw) The Union Cabinet has cleared a series of major infrastructure projects spanning railways, roads, tunnels and metro expansion, alongside large-scale urban and startup funding decisions, with the total approved outlay pegged at about Rs 1,60,504 crore, cabinet minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed on Saturday.A significant portion of the approvals is directed towards transport…
New Zealand’s Finn Allen produced a power-hitting masterclass, blasting the fastest century in T20 World Cup history as he powered the Kiwis to a nine-wicket win over South Africa in Kolkata on Wednesday, securing their place in the final.Chasing 170 in the first semi-final, Allen smashed an unbeaten 100 off just 33 balls, shattering Chris…
Pakistan cricket team (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s early exit from the T20 World Cup Super 8 stage has pushed the team into another period of uncertainty. Led by captain Salman Ali Agha, the side delivered disappointing performances and suffered heavy defeats against archrivals India and England. Because of the poor campaign, reports say players…
The Diplomatic Reception Room is one of the rooms on the ground floor which is meant for receiving foreign ambassadors and other important guests. This room has also played an early part in the presentation of credentials. This elegant and functional room highlights the White House as the epicenter of international diplomacy. The White House,…