Ind vs Eng, 5th Test: I just don’t know what bazball means, says Rohit Sharma
Dharamshala, March 6 - Indian skipper Rohit Sharma admits that he is still puzzled by the term “bazball” despite praising England’s valiant approach and aggressive mindset of play ahead of the fifth and final Test match at HPCA starting on Thursday.
Hazlewood, Lyon rise in Test bowlers’ rankings, Bumrah continues to lead
Dubai, March 6 - Australia's Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon have narrowed the gap with ace Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah in the latest ICC Men's Test Player Rankings following their exceptional performance in the opening game against New Zealand.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh blesses upcoming film on epic Battle of Naushera
New Delhi, March 6 - Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and the Indian Army have extended their full support to filmmaker Vikas Bahl after the announcement of his upcoming period drama film ‘Battle of Naushera’.
Top Indian women founders to share innovation stories at ‘Startup Mahakumbh’
New Delhi, March 6 - The much-awaited 'Startup Mahakumbh', the largest celebration of Indian startups, will witness top women founders who will share their innovation stories and highlight their pivotal role within the ecosystem.
Cut & polished diamond exports to dip about 25-30 pc in FY24: CARE Ratings
Chennai, March 6 - Economic conditions in the US and China, growing market for lab grown diamonds (LGD), other avenues for discretionary spending and geopolitical conditions is taking the glitter off the Indian cut and polished diamond (CPD) industry.
Indian aviation sector to log 8-13 pc passenger traffic growth in FY24
Chennai, March 6 - Credit rating agency ICRA on Wednesday said the Indian air passengers traffic is expected to grow by 8 to 13 per cent in FY24 to touch 150-155 million to surpass the pre-Covid levels of 141.2 million in FY20.
India records big jump in agricultural exports to Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Vietnam, UK
New Delhi, March 6 - India’s exports of agricultural products to major markets like Iraq, Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, and the UK, surged by 110 per cent, 46 per cent, 18 per cent, and 47 per cent, respectively, during April-November 2023, compared to the
PM Modi explains why crores of citizens are his family members
Kolkata, March 6 - Attacking INDIA bloc partners for launching 'personal attacks' against him, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday explained why crores of citizens are his family members.
President Droupadi Murmu inaugurates visitor facilitation centre at Rashtrapati Nilayam
New Delhi, March 6 - President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday virtually inaugurated the Visitor Facilitation Centre (VFC) at Rashtrapati Nilayam in Hyderabad, aimed to connect people with the rich heritage of the country.
Crisis-hit SL seeks debt moratorium till 2027 to ease debt burden on economy
Colombo, March 6 - Financially-broke Sri Lanka seeks a debt default till 2027 from both local and international lenders to ease the debt burden on the country's GDP.
Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma tests positive for Covid
Jaipur, March 6 - Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Wednesday said he has tested positive for Covid-19 and was under isolation.
Wave of protests by Sandeshkhali women will now spread to entire Bengal: PM Modi
Kolkata, March 6 - The wave of the recent awakening of the women of Sandeshkhali, who have been protesting against sexual harassment and violence against them, will spread to the entire state, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday in Barasat, in North
Aviation industry to see 8 to 13 pc surge in domestic passengers: ICRA report
New Delhi, March 6 - Despite facing supply chain challenges and engine failures, Indian aviation industry is set to scale new heights in the coming years, according to a recent report by ICRA, a leading credit rating agency.
IT Minister to launch NITI Aayog’s platform to boost digital transformation of governance
New Delhi, March 6 - In order to further empower the digital transformation of governance, Union IT and Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will launch NITI Aayog’s ‘NITI For States’ platform in the Capital on Thursday.
Rahul’s Yatra to enter Rajasthan’s Banswara on Thursday
Jaipur, March 6 - Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Nyaya Yatra, currently in Madhya Pradesh, will enter Rajasthan from Danpur in Banswara district on Thursday.
Mohammad Nazim: SSR, Siddharth Shukla, Shehnaaz Gill, Vikrant Massey rose to stardom through their talent
Mumbai, March 6 - Actor Mohammad Nazim, who became a household name with his portrayal of Ahem in ‘Saath Nibhana Saathiya’, has talked about the significant differences in the path to success between regional cinema and Bollywood.
Gadkari approves Rs 553 cr project for 4-laning highway in Bengal
New Delhi, March 6 - Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday said that an allocation of 553.12 crore has been approved for the development and four-laning of the Krishnagar-Behrampore and Barasat–Barajaguli sections on National Highway–34, spanning across Nadia, Murshidabad
Louisa AI secures $5 mn funding to enhance its tech
New Delhi, March 6 - Artificial intelligence (AI) powered platform Louisa AI on Wednesday announced that it has secured $5 million in seed funding to enhance its technology designed to systematise “serendipity” in professional settings.
Centre sanctions Rs 2,675 crore for highway project in Karnataka
New Delhi, March 6 - Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday said a sum of Rs 2,675.31 crore has been sanctioned for the 4-Laning of the Belgaum-Hungund-Raichur Section of National Highway-748A in Bagalkot & Belgavi districts in Karnataka.
INDvENG: Wood replaces Robinson in England’s XI for Dharamshala Test
Dharamshala, March 7 - Fast bowler Mark Wood replaces Ollie Robinson in England's playing XI for the fifth and final test of the five-match series against India, starting from March 7 here at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium.