India Women vs Sri Lanka Women: India Women reclaimed the Women’s T20 Asia Cup title in emphatic fashion, defeating Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The victory avenged their defeat to Sri Lanka in the 2024 final and handed India a record-extending eighth Asia Cup title. After…
According to NPCI data, State Bank of India recorded 631.6 crore UPI transactions in June 2026. Of these, only 2.3 crore transactions were carried out through its own apps MUMBAI: State Bank of India chairman CS Setty on Friday said it is not possible to quantify the increase in operating costs due to UPI causing…
The unemployment rate dipped to 4.1% only because Americans left the job market US employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs last month, and labour department revisions shaved 1,03,000 jobs off payrolls in May and June. The unemployment rate dipped to 4.1% only because Americans left the job market. Local public schools cut 50,000 jobs in July,…
In her recent book ‘Having It All’ gender economist and associate professor of business economics and public policy at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, Corinne Low talks about how women are caught in a ‘squeeze’ and what they must do to escape it.What made you write this book?I was caught in “the squeeze”- that…
Rain threat looms over PBKS’ IPL 2026 Playoff chances (Image: IPL/BCCI) Punjab Kings face Mumbai Indians in a must-win clash to strengthen their playoff hopes, but a looming rain threat in Dharamshala during match time could impact Punjab Kings’ chances.The Dharamshala weather forecast indicates a high 55% to 60% chance of rain and thunderstorms for…
Jibril Rajoub, president of the Palestinian Football Association (AP Photo) The president of the Palestinian Football Association, Jibril Rajoub, remains in Mexico City awaiting approval to enter the United States as visa-related issues continue to affect several delegates attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Rajoub was present for the tournament’s opening match between Mexico and South…
India, world’s third-largest oil importer and consumer, has waived excise duty on blended petrol. The exemption covers E22, E25, E27 and E30 fuel blends, which contain varying proportions of motor spirit and ethanol. As per the finance ministry’s notification, these blends consist of 78%, 75%, 73% and 70% motor spirit mixed with 22%, 25%, 27%…
Daren Sammy (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: West Indies head coach Daren Sammy has expressed frustration after the team’s return home from India was delayed following their exit from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The delay has been caused by international airspace restrictions in the Gulf region due to the ongoing…
European hedgehog (Image Credit: Canva) What was once seen as a useful garden helper in New Zealand has become an unexpected threat to some of the country’s most vulnerable wildlife. European hedgehogs were deliberately introduced to New Zealand in the 19th century, with acclimatisation societies releasing them in the hope that they would help control…
Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar has heaped praise on Ranveer Singh’s performance in Dhurandhar, going so far as to say that the actor deserves a National Award for his work in the film. In a recent interview, Bhandarkar also lauded director Aditya Dhar, calling Dhurandhar a landmark film that has changed the grammar of Indian cinema.Bhandarkar revealed…
