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The gesture was a mark of respect, with Punjab Kings players wearing black armbands as a sign of mourning. (Pic credit: IPL) Players of Punjab Kings took the field wearing black armbands during their Indian Premier League 2026 clash against Rajasthan Royals on Tuesday, paying tribute to the late mother of teammate Azmatullah Omarzai.The Afghanistan…

US markets opened on a mixed note Tuesday, with the Dow Jones holding modest gains while the Nasdaq retreated as pressure on technology shares offset strength in defensive names and select consumer stocks.By 9:59 am ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 57.59 points, or 0.12 per cent, at 49,225.38. The S&P 500 slipped…

Shashank Singh. (AFP Photo) Shashank Singh was not picked for the Punjab Kings’ clash against the Rajasthan Royals at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh. The two sides are facing off in Match 40 of the season in what is a key contest between two top-four teams. At the toss, Riyan…

The boy throws his bat to the ground in frustration and bursts into tears. (Video grabs) NEW DELHI: A deeply emotional moment involving a young fan of Virat Kohli has gone viral as the ongoing IPL 2026 season intensified, capturing the heartbreak of a missed encounter with the star batter.In the widely circulated clip, a…

Collectively, OPEC nations account for roughly 36 per cent of global oil output. (AI image) In a significant move which may have implications for the world oil market, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced that it will pull out of OPEC and OPEC+ alliances. The move comes amid the ongoing Middle East crisis which…

File Pic: Sri Lanka players (AP Photo) Sri Lanka’s cricket administration was plunged into fresh uncertainty on Tuesday after the executive committee of Sri Lanka Cricket stepped down following government pressure to make way for a new leadership structure.According to officials, SLC president Shammi Silva convened a special meeting to announce the resignation of the…

Punjab Kings’ Lockie Ferguson during a warm-up session (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: League leaders Punjab Kings handed a major boost to their bowling attack with the inclusion of Lockie Ferguson as they took on Rajasthan Royals in a crucial Indian Premier League 2026 clash on Tuesday.Rajasthan skipper Riyan Parag won the toss and opted to…

Fuel efficiency has become a key factor for SUV buyers in India amid rising fuel prices and a shift towards petrol-powered vehicles. In the mid-size SUV segment, led by models such as the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Skoda Kushaq and Hyundai Creta, manufacturers are focusing on improving mileage without affecting performance or practicality. Hybrid technology…

India’s industrial production growth slowed to a five-month low of 4.1 per cent in March, weighed down by subdued manufacturing activity and near-flat expansion in the power sector amid the Middle East crisis, reported PTI.Factory output, measured by the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), had grown 3.9 per cent in March 2025, according to official…

Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood in RCB vs DC (Image: AP) Former South African pacer hailed the outstanding powerplay spell from Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood against Delhi Capitals, while also praising compatriot Kagiso Rabada and England’s Jofra Archer for creating “genuine fear” among batters this IPL season with their relentless hard lengths, despite the high-scoring…