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Delhi Capitals’ Prithvi Shaw (Image credit: Delhi Capitals/IPL) NEW DELHI: Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has thrown his weight behind a bold opening combination for Delhi Capitals ahead of IPL 2026, backing Prithvi Shaw to partner the ever-reliable KL Rahul at the top.Speaking on his YouTube channel, Pathan hailed Rahul as a dependable match-winner, describing…

Iran’s currency has plunged sharply in the free market, with rates hovering around 15,69,410–15,80,000 Rial per US dollar, underlining deepening stress in an economy battered by war, sanctions and internal disruption, according to Bonbast data.Average rates stood at 156,9410 (sell) and 15,68,410 (buy), with extremes ranging between 14, 64,500 and 17,20,500 Rial, signalling heightened volatility…

As tensions continue to heat up in the Middle East, concerns are raising about disruptions to one of the world’s most critical energy shipping routes, the Strait of Hormuz. Any disruption could significantly affect major oil-importing countries such as India, as the narrow Strait of Hormuz is central to global energy trade. The strait sees…

Sanjiv Goenka with Priyansh Arya, Preity Zinta with Rishabh Pant Sanjiv Goenka of Lucknow Super Giants and Preity Zinta of Punjab Kings remain two of the most visible franchise owners in the IPL, regularly spotted following their teams closely from the stands. Their latest appearance came during the clash at the PCA Stadium in Mullanpur…

MUMBAI: More than half of young Indians, in the age group 24 to 34, who buy health insurance drop out within the first three years, exposing a structural weakness in policy retention.According to a Niva Bupa Health Insurance survey, 55% of policyholders in the age group who lapse do so within three years of purchase,…

Paras Dogra (right) and KV Aneesh. (Pic credit: X) NEW DELHI: The Ranji Trophy final witnessed extraordinary scenes on Day 2 as Jammu and Kashmir captain Paras Dogra lost his temper and headbutted a Karnataka substitute fielder, triggering heated exchanges and forcing umpires to step in at the Hubli Cricket Ground on Wednesday.Go Beyond The…

PATNA: Early in 2024 it seemed all over for Ishan Kishan. The left-handed batter was dropped from BCCI’s central contracts list on the back of taking a break during the tour of South Africa and not playing domestic cricket despite the board’s diktat.Two years down the line Kishan has shown that he belongs at the…

Finance leaders from across the world will meet in Washington this week under the shadow of the Middle East conflict, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank expected to lower growth forecasts and raise inflation projections as the war disrupts the global economy, according to Reuters report.The conflict marks the third major…

Shubman Gill (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Gujarat Titans suffered a narrow 6-run loss to Rajasthan Royals in a high-scoring IPL clash, but the bigger talking point after the match was the fitness of their regular captain, Shubman Gill. Stand-in skipper Rashid Khan provided some reassurance, saying, “He’s good. Hopefully he’s gonna be alright for the…

Afghanistan’s team celebrate a wicket during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 cricket match between Afghanistan and UAE at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. (PTI) TimesofIndia.com in New Delhi: After the heartbreaking defeat against South Africa, the Afghanistan team converged in the manager’s room for dinner. The team sat down, just hours after…