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Asian markets showed a mixed performance on Friday, following modest losses on Wall Street and a retreat in oil prices after a sharp spike triggered by escalating Iran-Israel tensions.Oil had a volatile session on Thursday, with Brent crude briefly hitting $119 per barrel after Iranian attacks on Gulf energy facilities followed Israel’s strike on a…

KKR’s Ajinkya Rahane (PTI Photo) Former Chennai Super Kings batter S Badrinath has raised serious concerns about Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of IPL 2026, calling captain Ajinkya Rahane a ‘weak link’ in the setup.With less than 10 days remaining for KKR’s opening clash against Mumbai Indians, Badrinath questioned both the team’s leadership and their squad…

Matheesha Pathirana (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders received a major boost ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026 after Sri Lanka Cricket confirmed that their star recruit Matheesha Pathirana is “fit and ready to join the IPL,” easing concerns over the franchise’s depleted pace attack.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE…

Lexus India has just launched the new Lexus ES 500e electric sedan in the Indian market, marking the brand’s entry into the EV space in the country. Alongside the electric 500e, the sedan will continue to be offered with a petrol-hybrid setup in the form of the 350h, with its pricing to be revealed at…

India has condemned attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, calling them “unacceptable,” as the International Maritime Organization (IMO) urged coordinated action to safeguard civilian vessels in the Gulf region.Addressing the 36th extraordinary session of the IMO Council in London on Thursday, Vikram Doraiswamy, India’s ambassador to the UK, emphasised New Delhi’s commitment…

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath during an inspection visit to review work at Major Dhyan Chand Sports University. (PTI Photo) Uttar Pradesh is stepping up its ambition to become a major sporting hub, with the government led by Yogi Adityanath rolling out a wide-ranging plan focused on world-class infrastructure, education and grassroots development. At the…

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (AP Photo) New Delhi: India head coach Gautam Gambhir has expressed a strong desire to remain through the Los Angeles Olympics. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar wants to stay until the 2027 ODI World Cup. T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav has set his sights on 2028 and ODI captain Shubman Gill has…

The Government of Delhi is preparing to roll out a new electric vehicle policy aimed at speeding up EV adoption in the national capital. The upcoming policy focuses on reducing upfront costs for buyers. Besides, it will also promote buyers to do away with their older, polluting vehicles. Delhi EV Policy 2.0: Key details A…

There is a chance that North American LPG will gain a stronger foothold in the Indian import mix. (AI image) India is turning to the US to mitigate its ongoing LPG supply crisis as the war rages on in the Middle East. India gets around 60% of its LPG needs from the Gulf region, and…

MS Dhoni and Sanju Samson (Agency Image) Chennai Super Kings recently shared a special video capturing the first interaction between MS Dhoni and Sanju Samson, offering fans a glimpse into a moment that has been years in the making.In the clip, Samson is seen chatting with Dhoni, while his voice plays in the background, reflecting…