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New Delhi: India’s T20 setup could be headed for a major overhaul, with reports indicating that Shreyas Iyer is set to become the new captain of the national side ahead of upcoming white-ball assignments, marking the beginning of a fresh leadership era. The national selection committee, headed by Ajit Agarkar, is expected to finalise separate squads for India’s white-ball tour of the United Kingdom and the upcoming Asian Games 2026. The UK tour will include T20 Internationals against Ireland cricket team in Belfast, followed by a white-ball series against England cricket team. According to reports, current T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav…

New Delhi: India head coach Gautam Gambhir has thrown his weight behind young batter B Sai Sudharsan, confirming that he will continue to occupy the crucial No. 3 position in the upcoming Test against Afghanistan national cricket team despite a modest start to his Test career. India will face Afghanistan in a one off Test at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium from Saturday, marking only the second red ball meeting between the two nations after their first encounter in 2018. Sudharsan, who made his Test debut nearly a year ago, has struggled to fully establish himself despite being viewed…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday virtually inaugurated the first-ever World Yogasana Championship in Ahmedabad, describing the event as the beginning of a new era for Yoga and expressing confidence that Yogasana could eventually become part of major international sporting competitions, including the Olympics. Addressing athletes, officials and delegates from several countries through video conferencing, Modi said that every enduring tradition evolves with time, and the launch of a global Yogasana championship represents an important milestone in the journey of Yoga. He noted that the event would help establish Yogasana as a recognised competitive sport on the world…

New Delhi: With the southwest monsoon expected to be weaker than usual this year, concerns are mounting over water availability across large parts of the country. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast monsoon rainfall to be around 10 per cent below normal, increasing the importance of reservoir storage levels ahead of the rainy season. Recent data shows that out of 166 major reservoirs monitored nationwide, 106 are currently filled to 40 per cent of their capacity or less. Only two reservoirs have storage levels between 81 and 90 per cent of capacity, while another 22 reservoirs are operating in…

New Delhi: The Union Government has unveiled a ₹10,000 crore Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) stabilisation mechanism aimed at protecting Indian airlines from sharp fluctuations in jet fuel prices caused by ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia. While the move is expected to provide greater cost certainty for airlines, passengers should not expect an immediate reduction in airfares. Under the scheme, participating Indian carriers will be allowed to purchase jet fuel at fixed benchmark rates for both domestic and international operations. The benchmark price has been set at ₹86.32 per litre for domestic flights and ₹104.49 per litre for international operations.…

New Delhi: Hours after the BJP formally accepted his resignation from the party’s primary membership, former Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalai announced plans to launch a new political movement, describing it as a significant step in his evolving political journey. Addressing the media on Friday, Annamalai reflected on his years in public life and said that entering politics as an ordinary citizen had been a major achievement in itself. He described his six year association with the BJP as a valuable period of learning and experience but indicated that his political ambitions had now expanded beyond the framework of…

New Delhi: Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Friday cautioned that the global economic outlook remains uncertain as escalating tensions in West Asia continue to disrupt supply chains, increase energy prices and create volatility across financial markets. Announcing the latest decision of the Monetary Policy Committee, Malhotra said the ongoing geopolitical impasse in the region is exerting pressure on economic activity worldwide. According to him, rising energy costs and interruptions in global supply networks are emerging as significant concerns for policymakers and businesses alike. He noted that several major central banks in advanced economies may be forced to…