BJP announces candidates for two LS seats, four Assembly bypolls in UP
Lucknow, April 16 - The BJP on Tuesday announced two candidates for Lok Sabha and four for Vidhan Sabha by-elections.
IPL 2024: RCB all-rounder Glenn Maxwell takes ‘mental and physical’ break after asking to be rested
Bengaluru, April 16 - Australia allrounder Glenn Maxwell has revealed that he requested Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) management to omit him from the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), seeking a "mental and physical break" following a challenging beginning to his IPL 2024 season.
Why India is seeing a rise in oral cancer cases
New Delhi, April 16 - India bears a significant burden of oral cancers, and the country contributes to about 30 per cent of all global cases, said doctors on Tuesday.
Indian consumers still vulnerable to being tricked by illegal loan apps: Report
Mumbai, April 16 - One-third of high-confidence customers in India have limited knowledge about their digital loans, and lack understanding on how to detect illegal lending apps, finds a report on Tuesday.
Govt hikes windfall tax on crude oil; ONGC & OIL to take hit
New Delhi, April 16 - The Government has hiked the windfall tax on crude oil to Rs 9,600 per metric ton with effect from Tuesday from Rs 6,800 earlier, as part of its fortnightly revision.
Gold prices firm up amid rising Iran-Israel tensions
New Delhi, April 16 - Gold prices recorded an increase on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) on Tuesday as escalating tensions between Iran and Israel have driven up the demand for the safe-haven asset.
Samsung set to expand chips supply chain after $6.4 bn US grants
Seoul, April 16 - Samsung is set to accelerate the expansion of its global semiconductor supply chain in the era of artificial intelligence (AI), following a subsidy of $6.4 billion from the US government and its extended investment plan.
IPL 2024: Head, Klassen, Cummins star for Hyderabad in Chinnaswamy run-fest against RCB
Bengaluru, April 16 - After Travis Head smashed his maiden IPL century in 39 deliveries, Dinesh Karthik waged a lone battle for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, smashing 83 in just 35 deliveries. However, Pat Cummins' three-fer proved decisive as it helped Sunrisers Hyderabad beat
IPL 2024: Karthik’s 83 in vain as Cummins’ three-fer helps SRH seal 25-run win against RCB
Bengaluru, April 15 - Veteran batter Dinesh Karthik's 83 off 35 deliveries went in vain as Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated host Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 25 runs in the highest aggregate total for a T20 match with a tally of 549 runs in the
Nadal confirms return to action in Barcelona Open
Madrid, April 15 - Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal confirmed on Monday that he will return to action in the Barcelona Open on Tuesday. Nadal called a press conference on the first day of the event he has won 12 times to say
England and Kent legend Derek Underwood dies aged 78
New Delhi, April 15 - Derek Underwood, England and Kent’s greatest spinner has died at the age of 78. In 24 years of his domestic cricket playing for Kent, where he was born, Underwood claimed 2,523 wickets with an average of 19.04 in
Leading New Zealand is a huge privilege, says Michael Bracewell ahead of T20Is against Pakistan
New Delhi, April 15 - With less than two months for the Men’s T20 World Cup to begin in the West Indies and the USA from June 1-29, New Zealand’s upcoming tour of five T20Is in Pakistan will play an important part in
Mykolas Alekna breaks old world record in discus throw with 74.35m in Oklahoma
Oklahoma (USA), April 15 - In the Olympic year, Lithuania’s Mykolas Alekna broke the longest-standing men's world record, throwing an incredible 74.35m to smash the discus throw mark at the Oklahoma Throws Series meeting in Ramona, the United States.
Nagal achieves career-high rankings of 80; Bopanna loses No.1 spot in doubles
New Delhi, April 15 - Indian tennis star Sumit Nagal has achieved a new career-high men’s singles ranking of 80 in the latest ATP Rankings released on Monday on the back of a solid performance in the Monte Carlo Masters. Meanwhile, Rohan Bopanna
India will break Tokyo Olympics’ record in Paris, PM Modi helping athletes in big way, feels World champ Gaurav
New Delhi, April 15 - World champion powerlifter Gaurav Sharma believes that India will win a rich haul of medals at the Paris Olympics, following the support and foreign exposure provided to athletes by the Central Government in recent years.
BCCI ask commentators, players, IPL owners to stop posting photos or videos from stadium on match day: Report
New Delhi, April 15 - The BCCI has informed all commentators, players, IPL owners, and social media and content teams associated with the squads not to post any pictures or videos from the stadium on match days on social media, says a report.
Scottie Scheffler wins second Masters in 3 years; Bhatia finishes T-35, Theegala T-45
Augusta, April 15 - World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler lived up to his billing with a four-shot victory at the Masters Tournament to win a second Green Jacket in three years at Augusta National Golf Club.
Elon Musk shares health advice on severe neck and back pain
New Delhi, April 16 - Disc replacement surgery may be a game-changer for people experiencing severe neck or back pain, said billionaire Elon Musk on Tuesday.
Sensex down more than 300 points as geopolitical concerns weigh
Mumbai, April 16 - BSE Sensex is down by more than 300 points on Tuesday as geopolitical factors continue to weigh on the markets.
Fintech firm BharatPe elevates Nalin Negi as CEO
New Delhi, April 16 - Fintech company BharatPe on Tuesday announced the elevation of Nalin Negi as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO).