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Pakistan enter this high-stakes Super 8 match with a narrow path to the semi-finals, while Sri Lanka are already out of contention. An England win over New Zealand last evening has kept Pakistan in the race, but the margin required is steep. New Zealand’s net run rate stands currently at 1.390, compared to Pakistan’s -0.461….

Sachin Tendulkar lauds J&K’s Ranji Trophy win (Photos by PTI) NEW DELHI: The cricket fraternity came together to celebrate Jammu & Kashmir’s historic maiden Ranji Trophy triumph, as tributes poured in from legends and administrators alike.Sachin Tendulkar hailed the moment as a beautiful transformation for the region. “The Kashmir willows have been a part of…

Customers planning to visit bank branches in March 2026 should check holiday schedules beforehand to avoid any inconvenience. Banks in India observe a mix of national and state-specific holidays, so closure dates may vary depending on the region. Several banks will be closed this month for festivals and state observances. In addition, branches will remain…

Suryakumar Yadav and Shai Hope (Image credit: ICC) NEW DELHI: The iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata is all set to host a blockbuster clash on Sunday as India take on the West Indies in what has become a virtual quarterfinal of the T20 World Cup 2026. The stakes couldn’t be higher: win this match, and…

Rinku Singh spotted at Kolkata airport (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Indian cricketer Rinku Singh was seen arriving at Kolkata airport on Saturday morning, just hours after performing the last rites of his father. He has joined the Indian team ahead of their must-win World Cup T20 clash against the West Indies on Sunday.Rinku’s father, Khanchand Singh,…

The government is working on a new system that could make it easier to penalise unsafe driving, with a proposal to introduce a point-based mechanism for driving licenses. Under the plan, motorists who repeatedly violate traffic rules may face suspension or even cancellation of their licenses.Speaking at the National Conclave on Road Safety organised by…

As March begins, investors and traders in India’s equities market are advised to carefully plan their schedules around the upcoming public holidays. Trading on the equities segment takes place on all weekdays, with the exception of Saturdays, Sundays, and those holidays that have been officially declared in advance by the Exchange. Being aware of these…

Jammu & Kashmir (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Jammu and Kashmir scripted history by winning their first-ever Ranji Trophy title after their final against Karnataka ended in a draw on Saturday. They were declared champions because of a massive first-innings lead, which proved decisive in the summit clash.In terms of prize money, the BCCI had increased…

MUMBAI: Former Mumbai wicketkeeper Sulakshan Kulkarni has been appointed as the head coach of the Oman men’s cricket team. Kulkarni, who was Oman’s deputy head coach in the 2026 T20 World Cup, has replaced former Sri Lankan wicketkeeper-batter Duleep Mendis, who has now been moved to the role of the ‘Chief Development Officer’ at Oman…

MUMBAI: Across the board selling pulled the sensex down by 961 points (1.2%) on Friday, and the 30-share index closed at 81,287 points with banks leading the slide. Tariff uncertainty, foreign fund selling and no visible progress in Iran-US talks left investors jittery and pressing the sell button ahead of the weekend.Foreign funds led the…