‘Whenever he performs, we win,’ Cummins, Head told Abhishek Sharma’s father
New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) Abhishek Sharma has been one of the highlights of the 2024 IPL season. It was his exploits with opening partner Travis Head that made SRH the highest-scoring team in the season.
Delhi sizzles at 52.3 degrees Celsius as city records season’s highest-ever temperature
New Delhi, May 29 - The national capital on Wednesday recorded its highest-ever temperature of the season as the mercury soared to 52.3 degrees Celsius, the weather office said.
After June 10, special panel to probe Naveen Babu’s failing health: PM Modi at Odisha rally
New Delhi, May 29 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday declared that the BJP government, when formed after the election results, will constitute a special committee to probe the failing health of Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik and also hinted at some conspiracy
S&P Global upgrades India’s outlook to positive from stable amid robust economic growth
New Delhi, May 29 - Global rating agency S&P Global on Wednesday revised India's outlook from stable to positive on Wednesday, as the country continues to excel in long-term economic growth amid political stability.
US: F-35 crashes in New Mexico, pilot seriously injured
San Francisco, May 29 - A new F-35 aircraft crashed near the airfield at the Albuquerque International Sunport in the US state of New Mexico, according to reports.
UK’s first black female MP ‘banned’ from standing as Labour candidate
London, May 29 - UK's first-ever black female member of parliament (MP), Diane Abbott, has said she is "banned" from standing as a Labour candidate in the general election.
World Bank approves $700 million for Rohingya refugees, host communities in Bangladesh
Dhaka, May 29 - The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors has approved two projects totalling 700 million US dollars to provide basic services and build disaster and social resilience for both the host communities and the displaced Rohingya population in Bangladesh.
Delhi CM’s aide Bibhav Kumar challenges arrest in Swati Maliwal assault case
New Delhi, May 29 - Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s aide Bibhav Kumar has filed a petition with the Delhi High Court challenging his arrest in connection with the Swati Maliwal assault case.
RBI warns ARCs over evergreening distressed assets
Mumbai, May 29 - The RBI has found several instances of Asset Reconstruction Companies, which have been set up to recover NPAs of banks, not fulfilling their role but instead using innovative ways to structure transactions in order to circumvent regulations.
PIL filed in Delhi HC seeking action against CM Kejriwal’s wife, others
New Delhi, May 29 - A PIL has been filed in the Delhi High Court, demanding action against Sunita Kejriwal, wife of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, and several others for allegedly recording trial court proceedings during the Chief Minister's address following his
Viksit Bharat never possible without Viksit Bengal, says PM Modi
Kolkata, May 29 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday that the task of achieving Viksit Bharat, which will start immediately after the results are announced on June 4, will not be possible without Viksit Bengal.
US says Houthi-fired missiles hit Greek-owned ship in Red Sea
Washington, May 29 - Houthi rebels have attacked a Greek carrier ship in the Red Sea, the US military said on Tuesday.
Yuvraj Singh was son Abhishek’s idol while growing up: Rajkumar Sharma
New Delhi, May 29 - Sunrisers Hyderabad batter Abhishek Sharma dazzled the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) with his ability to clear all sides of the park as he hammered 484 runs in 16 innings with a strike rate of 204.22.
Robotics firm DiFACTO raises Rs 40 cr from Stakeboat Capital
New Delhi, May 29 - Robotics and automation solutions provider DiFACTO on Wednesday said it secured Rs 40 crore from private equity firm Stakeboat Capital in its Series A round.
Pluckk clocks Rs 100 cr ARR, aims to double revenue in 12 months
Mumbai, May 29 - Pluckk, a pioneering digital lifestyle-oriented fresh food brand, has concluded FY24 with an Annualised Revenue Runrate (ARR) of Rs 100 crore.
Norway Chess: Vaishali beats Humpy; Praggnanandhaa loses to Ding Liren in Armageddon
Stavanger, May 29 - The Second round of the Norway Chess saw all three classical games ending up in a draw once again as Magnus Carlsen, Alireza Firouzja and Ding Liren won with white in the subsequent Armageddon games to grab 1.5 points
Cong distances itself from Aiyar’s ‘alleged attack’ quip, affirms 1962 Chinese incursion was ‘real’
New Delhi, May 29 - The Congress has once again disassociated itself from the controversial statements made by veteran party leader Mani Shankar Aiyar, in which he said that the Chinese "allegedly invaded" India in 1962.
Security alert in Thiruvananthapuram as PM arrives on Thursday en route to Kanyakumari
Thiruvananthapuram, May 29 - Security has been beefed up in and around the state capital city as Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive at the international airport here on Thursday en route to Kanyakumari.
Pakistan grants India consular access to two alleged spies
Islamabad, May 29 - Pakistan has granted India consular access to two Indian nationals who were arrested from Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) and charged with espionage in 2020.
Fintech startup BharatX acquires Zenifi to enter medical lending market
New Delhi, May 29 - Y-Combinator-backed BNPL fintech startup, BharatX on Wednesday announced that it has acquired healthcare finance startup Zenifi to enter the medical lending segment.