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Mohammad Amir makes controversial remark about Abhishek Sharma (Agency Photos) NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir has stirred controversy ahead of the India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 clash by criticising Indian batter Abhishek Sharma, who is currently recovering from illness. With the big match set for February 15 in Colombo, the…

NEW DELHI: Supporting e-commerce, particularly electronics-oriented exports, can contribute to export diversification, job creation, and overall economic growth, govt think tank Niti Aayog has said and called for coordinated policy and regulatory reforms to advance cross-border e-commerce.The report released on Friday said that with growing global demand for Indian products, wider adoption of digital platforms,…

Natalie Germanos and Bazid Khan are setting the scene from the Sinhalese Sports Club, where conditions could play a big role in today’s game. They mention that this ground has already seen an early match in the tournament, when the Netherlands were bowled out for 147, hinting that scoring may not be straightforward. The weather…

Team India’s arrival in Colombo (ANI video grab) NEW DELHI: Team India got a grand and colourful welcome when they landed in Colombo on Friday ahead of their high-voltage T20 World Cup match against Pakistan. Local musicians and dancers greeted the players at the airport with traditional drums and performances, creating a festive atmosphere. Arshdeep…

NEW DELHI: India’s capital markets have remained resilient and recorded strong and sustained growth against the backdrop of geopolitical tensions, trade uncertainties, tariff barriers, the pandemic and emerging challenges such as AI, Securities and Exchange Board of India chairman (Sebi) Tuhin Kanta Pandey said on Friday.“This shows the underlying strength of our market institutions and…

The truncated ISL 2025-26 season will start on Saturday. (X | ISL) New Delhi: “Why don’t you write something positive?” said an irate Indian football official to this reporter. It was the plea of a frustrated representative who had done plenty at the grassroots level but was trying to please multiple stakeholders in the administrative…

IndiGo, the country’s largest airline is set to go on a hiring spree, bringing over 1,000 pilots on board. This comes after the aviation giant faced massive operational disruption last December, when the company was forced to cancel more than 5,000 flights within seven days.The fresh intake will span trainee first officers, senior first officers…

India vs Pakistan (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: India and Pakistan will train at different times ahead of their big T20 World Cup match on Sunday in Colombo. Pakistan will practice in the afternoon, while India will train in the evening, with both teams also scheduled to speak to the media before their sessions. Updating on…

MUMBAI: Reserve Bank of India has set a minimum net worth of Rs 500 crore for a company to be eligible for acquisition financing with even unlisted companies qualifying for such funding. Through its Amendment Directions, 2026, effective April 1, the central bank expands the credit activities commercial banks may undertake, with acquisition finance at…