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India’s automotive and electric vehicle (EV) sector saw a steady but cautious start to 2026, with deal activity remaining selective despite improving investor confidence. According to Grant Thornton Bharat’s latest Dealtracker report, the industry recorded 35 deals worth USD 745 million in the January–March quarter, largely in line with the 34 deals seen in Q4…

Pakistan’s Saim Ayub celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of India’s Ishan Kishan during an ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 cricket match between India and Pakistan, at R Premadasa Stadium, in Colombo, Sri Lanka. (PTI Photo) India came to Colombo prepared for Usman Tariq, but it was Saim Ayub who turned the game…

MUMBAI: Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran on Friday asked Air India employees to focus on cost control, improve services and “stay grounded” in the reality of the challenging situation, while reiterating the group’s continued commitment to the airline. Addressing an employee town hall at the Air India Group’s headquarters in Gurugram, Chandrasekaran said, “While our…

Hardik Pandya and partner Mahieka Sharma. As Mahieka Sharma celebrated her 25th birthday, her boyfriend, cricketer Hardik Pandya, made the day extra special with a heartfelt post on Instagram. The all-rounder shared an unseen video of the couple, capturing candid moments of laughter, hugs, and hand-holding as they enjoyed an outdoor setting lit up with…

NEW DELHI: India’s double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker on Monday said she has made key equipment changes ahead of the Asian Games and World Championships, hoping the adjustments will improve her medal prospects at the two major events.After a patchy 2025 season, Manu revealed she has switched back to her old Pardini Armi pistol for…

CSK vs GT in Chennai (Image: IPL) Gujarat Titans won the toss and elected to field against Chennai Super Kings in their IPL 2026 clash at Chepauk, with both captains expecting a competitive surface.GT skipper Shubman Gill backed the decision to chase, citing decent batting conditions. “Looks like a good wicket. There’s a bit of…

RCB vs GT Live Score, IPL 2026: Friday’s IPL clash at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium brings together two captains on opposite arcs. Rajat Patidar, who had only limited leadership experience on the domestic circuit before being handed the RCB captain’s job last season, has turned into the defending champions’ most explosive batter and a steady…

Netherlands’ Logan van Beek, center, reacts after getting hit for a six by Pakistan’s Faheem Ashraf, left, during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Netherlands and Pakistan in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026. (AP) With a shadow of boycott looming over their match against India on February 15, Pakistan cannot afford a…

Sunil Gavaskar and Ben Duckett NEW DELHI: Sunil Gavaskar has called for tougher punishment for last-minute IPL withdrawals, insisting the current rules are failing to deter overseas players after Ben Duckett pulled out of IPL 2026 despite being picked by Delhi Capitals.Duckett, bought for Rs 2 crore, opted out just days before the tournament to…

April 2026 bank holidays: As April 2026 approaches, several banks across India will remain closed for national and state-specific holidays. Customers planning branch visits are advised to check holiday schedules in advance to avoid inconvenience. They should also plan for transactions like cheque clearances, large cash deposits, or demand drafts in advance. Banks will also…