“Indian equity markets are expected to open on a cautious to mildly negative note on Wednesday (22nd April 2026), tracking weak early signals from GIFT Nifty amid broadly stable yet cautious global cues, as investors await further clarity on geopolitical developments—particularly the ongoing US–Iran talks. GIFT Nifty is currently trading around 24,455, down by 120…
NEW DELHI: The build-up to Mumbai Indians’ clash against Punjab Kings was dominated by one question: would Rohit Sharma play?A day before the match, uncertainty hung thick. MI’s team management stayed tight-lipped, with their media manager confirming that the decision rested with the medical staff. Rohit, who had suffered a hamstring injury against Royal Challengers…
NEW DELHI: India on Wednesday rejected allegations of surplus capacity in the textiles and steel sectors, saying that per capita consumption of these products in the country remains among the lowest in the world.The remarks assume significance as USTR launched a probe regarding the acts, policies, and practices of 16 economies, including India, under Section…
Abhishek Sharma (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Abhishek Sharma did not expect to begin the T20 World Cup 2026 the way he had planned, dreamt and desired. The swashbuckling opener, known for his blistering batting and high strike rate while pummelling bowlers all over the park, endured a nightmare start to the tournament. Abhishek was out…
Thalapathy Vijay’s final film, Jana Nayagan, faces new delays. The re-censorship process has been cancelled again, disappointing fans and the makers. The film’s release is now uncertain. It was initially planned for January 9. The team withdrew their case and resubmitted for a fresh review. The movie is expected to release after the Tamil Nadu…
Oil prices continued to tumble in early trade on Thursday after the United States and Iran signed an interim agreement aimed at ending the Iran war, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and waiving US sanctions on Tehran’s oil. The move is seen as a step towards resolving what has been described as one of the…
MUMBAI: Anand Group, the over $3 billion auto components conglomerate, is undertaking two linked transactions worth about Rs 3,180 crore through listed flagship Gabriel India that will lift promoter Anjali Singh and family’s stake in the company to 68% and deepen its footprint in the sector.Gabriel will buy out the Singh family’s 29% stake in…
“I had been terrified of public speaking. I couldn’t do it.” Can you guess who said this?When such words come from a student or a layperson, they may seem quite easy and understandable on the surface. But when they are spoken by Warren Buffett, the legendary American investor and former CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, in…
NEW DELHI: The Army on Saturday said contact had been established with terrorists in the Gambhir Muglan area of Rajouri during a joint intelligence-based operation with Jammu and Kashmir Police and the CRPF.In a post on X, the Army’s 16 Corps said the encounter began at around 11:30 am after security forces launched the operation…
Rishabh Pant (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Afghanistan missed a golden opportunity to dismiss the in-form Rishabh Pant on Day 2 of the one-off Test at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh.The incident occurred in the 89th over of India’s innings when Azmatullah Omarzai induced a loud caught-behind appeal against…
