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New Delhi: The IPL 2026 auction concluded with all 77 slots filled, leaving every franchise with a complete squad of 25 players. Delhi Capitals, which began the auction with a Rs. 2 crore signing of David Miller, closed it with another Rs. 2 crore deal for Kyle Jamieson — a “perfectly balanced” ending that mirrored the league’s growing maturity. Beyond the symmetry, the auction highlighted the evolution of scouting and player development. Teams dug deep into domestic T20 leagues in Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, unearthing talent that had previously flown under the radar. Kartik Sharma and Prashant Veer, two…

New Delhi: The Indian Army has received the final three Boeing Apache AH-64E attack helicopters, completing the delivery of the six-aircraft order. The helicopters will be deployed to the 451 Army Aviation Squadron in Jodhpur following assembly, joint inspections, and other formalities. They were transported to India aboard an Antonov An-124 aircraft. The first three Apache helicopters arrived in July this year, with the remaining three arriving recently. Their induction marks a significant enhancement of the Army Aviation Corps’ operational capabilities, particularly in strike and reconnaissance roles. The helicopters made their operational debut during Exercise Maru Jwala, part of the…

New Delhi: Apple has initiated preliminary discussions with select Indian semiconductor companies to explore assembling and packaging iPhone components, marking a potential first step toward expanding India’s role in its global supply chain. If these talks progress, certain iPhone chips could be handled locally, reflecting India’s growing significance in electronics manufacturing. One of the companies involved is CG Semi, part of the Murugappa Group, which is setting up an outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) facility in Sanand, Gujarat. While the discussions are still exploratory, display-related chips are seen as likely candidates for local assembly. Any advancement will depend on…

New Delhi: President Donald Trump’s $100,000 fee for new H-1B visas for workers hired from outside the US is expected to have a major impact on IT outsourcing and staffing companies, particularly multinational firms like Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys, and Cognizant Technology Solutions. The fee represents the largest restriction on skilled foreign workers introduced by the Trump administration to date. A Bloomberg analysis found that nearly 90 percent of new H-1B hires at Tata, Infosys, and Cognizant between May 2020 and May 2024 were approved at US consulates. If the fee had applied during that period, these companies would have…

New Delhi: India has summoned Bangladesh’s High Commissioner to New Delhi, Muhammad Riaz Hamidullah, to register a formal diplomatic protest after threats were directed at the Indian High Commission in Dhaka and anti-India statements were made by Bangladeshi political leaders. The move follows comments by National Citizen Party (NCP) leader Hasnat Abdullah, who publicly threatened to isolate India’s northeastern states, often referred to as the “seven sisters.” Abdullah also claimed that his party would provide refuge to separatist groups from India’s northeast if Bangladesh faced destabilization. The incident comes shortly after Bangladesh celebrated its Victory Day with a cultural programme…

New Delhi: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has criticized the BJP for repeatedly blaming Punjab farmers for Delhi’s air pollution, questioning why the national capital is facing a crisis despite no current stubble burning. Mann noted that following every paddy harvest, BJP leaders have historically linked Delhi’s poor air quality to stubble burning in Punjab. However, he pointed out that the Air Quality Index (AQI) in major Punjab cities currently ranges between 70 and 130, while Delhi’s AQI is dangerously high at 450 to 500. “No smoke is coming from Punjab, yet Delhi’s situation is worsening. At least now they…

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that India and Israel share a firm policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism, underlining the strong convergence between the two countries on security and counterterrorism. The remarks were made during his two day visit to Israel while addressing the media alongside Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Moshe Sa’ar. Jaishankar strongly condemned the recent terror attack during Hanukkah celebrations at Bondi Beach in Sydney, expressing deep condolences for the loss of lives. He said the attack was condemned in the strongest terms and reiterated India’s solidarity with Israel in the fight against terrorism.…