New Zealand have a knack of cracking the code when it comes to qualifying for the knockout rounds of ICC tournaments, and the just-concluded Champions Trophy was no different, where they made it to the final but lost to India at the last hurdle.However, former Australia captain Ricky Ponting didn’t pick New Zealand as one…
NEW DELHI: The statistics ministry must now shift focus to districts and unveil district-level socio-economic data, which can drive comprehensive improvements in outcomes, Amitabh Kant, India’s G20 Sherpa, said on Friday.“Whether it is district-level GDP, or district-level socio-economic data, the time has come to generate district-wise data for better targeting and design of policies,” Kant…
DK Shivakumar (right) with Sadhguru NEW DELHI: Facing heat from within his party for attending Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev’s Mahashivaratri event, Karnataka deputy CM DK Shivakumar on Thursday said he attended the celebrations as it was his personal belief.Shivakumar said he didn’t want the BJP or anyone to welcome it, adding that he “cannot reply to…
Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Australia will be without several key players, including their talismanic skipper Pat Cummins, yet they remain strong title contenders for the ICC Champions Trophy. Their impressive track record in global tournaments and ability to bounce back from any situation make them a formidable and dangerous side….
NEW DELHI: South African all-rounder Wiaan Mulder on Thursday replaced England’s Brydon Carse in the Sunrisers Hyderabad squad for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League. Carse was ruled out of IPL 2025 after sustaining a toe injury during the Champions Trophy.Mulder, aged 27, recently played in the Champions Trophy semi-final against New Zealand…
Gerhard Erasmus (Image credit: ILT20) NEW DELHI: The Gulf Giants secured their inaugural victory in ILT20 Season 3, defeating the Dubai Capitals by six wickets on Saturday.In pursuit of 166, Gerhard Erasmus and Shimron Hetmyer constructed a decisive 80-run partnership in 44 deliveries. Erasmus remained unbeaten with a 34-ball fifty, whilst Hetmyer scored an undefeated…
Cristiano Ronaldo (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Football legend Cristiano Ronaldo has always thrived under pressure, and his love for the big stage was evident when he spoke about playing at FC Barcelona’s legendary Camp Nou.“I loved playing in the Camp Nou,” Ronaldo told El Chiringuito TV. “They booed me, they insulted me, and I loved…
MUMBAI: A supplier of goods or services can issue a credit note to the buyer in several instances. Typically this happens if the supplier has made mistakes in the original invoice, such as declaring a value higher than the value of goods or services actually provided or has mentioned an incorrect higher GST rate. A…
Hardik Pandya (ANI Photo) Hardik Pandya believes he has regained the support of his fans through his performances, chiefly the key role he played in India’s T20 World Cup triumph in the Caribbean last year.The all-rounder’s contribution of 144 runs and 11 wickets in the tounament proved instrumental as India secured their second T20 World…
Delhi ministers hit the roads to undertake surprise inspections NEW DELHI: Newly sworn-in Delhi ministers spent the day on Saturday doing a reality check on the ground by carrying surprise inspections and asking officials to fast-track projects that have been delayed or are stuck.PWD minister Parvesh Verma undertook an extensive review of projects in and…
