The likelihood of a monetary policy rate hike remains low due to subdued core inflation, according to a report by ICICI Bank Global Markets. The Reserve Bank of India is expected to maintain a prolonged pause in its rate cycle into FY2026–27, with greater emphasis on injecting durable liquidity to ensure effective monetary policy transmission,…
US retail sales rose 0.6 per cent in February after a slight decline in January, signalling cautious consumer activity even before a sharp surge in fuel prices triggered by the Iran war, according to AP.Data released by the Commerce Department showed retail sales rebounded from a 0.1 per cent drop in January, beating expectations. However,…
Virat Kohli, KL Rahul and David Miller NEW DELHI: Batting in a chase is widely regarded as one of the toughest tasks in cricket, and those who excel under pressure are often counted among the best in the world. One of the first names that comes to mind when discussing chases is none other than…
Concerns over cooking gas availability amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia are prompting households to turn to electric kitchen appliances, triggering a sharp rise in demand for induction cooktops and electric kettles, industry executives said.Tata Group’s Croma has seen a strong spike in consumer interest in induction cooktops over the past few days, while…
One of the biggest events – Lunar Eclipse is going to take place on March 3, 2026. This will be a rare celestial event and people are super excited to witness this phenomenon tomorrow. This will be total lunar eclipse and all the sky watchers and astronomers are excited because this event will be visible…
The much-awaited collaboration of Akshay Kumar and Priyadharshan, titled ‘Bhooth Bangla’, made it to the theatres on Friday, April 18, 2026. The horror-comedy starring Akshay Kumar and Wamiqa Gabbi in the lead is giving tough competition to the undefeated box office champion, Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar’, and has brought an end to its reign. After an…
A sense of tranquility envelops today as the cosmic dance between the Moon and Jupiter soothes any lingering tensions. This favorable alignment encourages cherished moments with those closest to you, fostering heartfelt conversations and sweet romantic gestures. Work will flow more smoothly, as your hard work does not go unnoticed, and rewards await. Relief arrives,…
Pakistan enter this high-stakes Super 8 match with a narrow path to the semi-finals, while Sri Lanka are already out of contention. An England win over New Zealand last evening has kept Pakistan in the race, but the margin required is steep. New Zealand’s net run rate stands currently at 1.390, compared to Pakistan’s -0.461….
Salman Ali Agha during 2nd ODI (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: After the second ODI between Pakistan and Bangladesh at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Friday, Pakistan batter Salman Ali Agha was officially reprimanded for showing frustration after being run out. The incident happened in the 39th over of Pakistan’s innings when Agha was dismissed…
Netherlands’ players celebrate the wicket of Pakistan’s Shadab Khan during the T20 World Cup in Colombo, Sri Lanka. (AP/PTI) New Delhi: During the 2016 T20 World Cup, the then Netherlands captain Peter Borren, in one of the press conferences, was almost in tears and made an emotional plea to the International Cricket Council (ICC) to…