NEW DELHI: Known for his explosive batting, Delhi Capitals (DC) batter Jake Fraser-McGurk made his presence felt, scoring fifty on his Indian Premier League (IPL) debut against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Friday.The young Australian cricketer, who scored a quickfire 55 off 35 balls with the help of…
Residents reported heavy Israeli fire in central Gaza on Friday, with regional tensions soaring after Iran threatened reprisals over a strike in Syria this month that killed two Iranian generals.As talks for a truce and hostage release dragged on, fears that Iran could soon launch an attack on Israel spurred France to recommend its citizens…
NEW DELHI: The defence ministry has issued tender to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the procurement of 97 LCA Mark 1A fighter jets, worth over Rs 65,000 crore. This will make it the largest order for domestically produced military equipment by the Indian government.The tender, recently issued to HAL by the defence ministry, provides a…
ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank has said that Pakistan’s economic outlook remains uncertain, as political instability would remain a key risk to the sustainability of stabilisation and reform efforts, according to a media report. The Manila-based lending agency in its ‘Asian Development Outlook’ said potential supply chain disruptions from the escalation of the conflict in…
MUMBAI: The BJP on Friday dropped Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar from its list of star campaigners in Maharashtra. A revised list of 40 star campaigners led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi was submitted to the Election Commission of India. In a letter to Rajiv Kumar, Chief Election Commissioner, BJP’s…
The TOI Sports Desk excels in a myriad of roles that capture the essence of live sporting events and deliver compelling content to readers worldwide. From running live blogs for India and non-India cricket matches to global spectacles featuring Indian talents, like the Chess World Cup final featuring Praggnanandhaa and the Badminton World Championships semifinal…
NEW DELHI: Cricket’s ardent fans got a pleasant surprise when a viral picture of three Indian greats — MS Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar, and Rohit Sharma — together in one frame broke the internet on Friday.The moment this iconic picture surfaced on social media, the internet was abuzz with speculation. However, based on its appearance, the…
NEW DELHI: Punjab Police on Friday arrested a member of banned group Khalistan Zindabad Force in New Delhi, who was reportedly operating a terrorist recruitment and funding network from Germany. Prabhpreet Singh was apprehended by Punjab Police’s State Special Operation Cell in Amritsar.The Director General of Police for Punjab, Gaurav Yadav, shared the significant development…
Even after Season 3, Shark Tank India continues to attract viewers’ interest. The show has consistently made headlines for its intriguing presentations and business stories. P-TAL, a luxury brassware brand, was featured on the most recent season of the show. The brand has shared a heartfelt video thanking the five sharks who invested in it….
NEW DELHI: Women and children in Pakistan belonging to religious minority communities are vulnerable to forced religious conversion and marriage, sexual violence and trafficking, the UN experts said on Thursday.The statement further called upon the Pakistani authorities to treat women including those belonging to “Hindu and Christian” communities without discrimination.“All women and girls must be…
