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Kieron Pollard has etched his name in T20 history, surpassing Chris Gayle to become the format's leading run-scorer during Major League Cricket 2026. The West Indian veteran achieved this milestone with an unbeaten century, accumulating 14,582 runs. Pollard highlighted the unique challenge of his middle-order role, expressing pride in his generation's embrace of franchise cricket, which has now become a global phenomenon.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announces an ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh from PMNRF to the kin of each deceased; injured to get ₹50,000

A three-part series on Bengaluru’s long association with the game of football.

Sonu, 35, was held at Bapatla railway station; police say five other members of the Rajasthan-based gang are absconding after the June 14-15 chain-snatching

Forex traders said the rupee witnessed volatility as steady debt and deposit inflows pulled the domestic currency in one way, while the lack of clarity on the West Asia peace deal and a firm dollar pulled it the other way

A Maharashtra consumer commission has ordered Skoda and its dealer to pay Rs 3 lakh to a customer whose premium car was stuck at a service centre for 58 days due to a starting issue. The commission found both parties liable for deficiency in service, rejecting the dealer's excuse of imported spare parts.

A devastating fire swept through a coaching-cum-gaming zone in Lucknow's Aliganj area on Monday afternoon, claiming the lives of at least 12 young students. Fourteen fire tenders battled the blaze that erupted around 3 pm. While authorities are investigating the exact origin, the incident has sent shockwaves through the city, with many others reportedly injured in the tragedy.

Missiles are no longer niche assets reserved for select targets. They are increasingly becoming consumable instruments of warfare, used repeatedly to suppress air defences, destroy logistics hubs, disrupt command networks and shape battlefield conditions. The challenge, therefore, is no longer limited to developing sophisticated missiles. A production system dependent on a single dominant manufacturer can struggle to meet those demands.

The NTA appealed to students, parents and the public to rely only on the official website and the agency's verified social media handles for information and not to amplify such material

PLFS 2025 points to improving employment trends alongside structural gaps in skills and participation

While the football culture in Bengaluru was driven by Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) from the 1970s to the early 2000s, it was later replaced by the emergence of academies.

Tamil Nadu’s problem today is not fiscal profligacy or corruption; the pressing problem is its model of inclusive growth itself; the real challenge is getting investment, generating decent jobs, improving wages, while actively renegotiation fiscal space with the Union.

Bengaluru’s football stars, who shaped India’s sport, share their inspiring journeys.

Hundreds of children growing up in the 1970s and thereafter watched football practice sessions at Nandan Ground in Austin Town, helping sustain Bengaluru’s strong football culture.

Indian stock markets surged on Monday, with the Sensex and Nifty reclaiming key levels. This rebound was fueled by a dip in crude oil prices, substantial foreign fund inflows, and positive developments in US-Iran diplomatic talks. Heavyweights like Reliance and HDFC Bank led the recovery, boosting overall market sentiment and encouraging cautious optimism among investors.

The rally marks the first large-scale farmers protest against the project, although local protests are ongoing for over 460 days.

Cricket star Sanju Samson drew parallels between cricketing legends and tennis icons, comparing MS Dhoni to Roger Federer for his calm demeanor and Virat Kohli to Carlos Alcaraz for his explosive style. He also reflected on India's World Cup triumphs, highlighting their impact on setting high standards. Samson acknowledged Australia's past dominance but noted India's current champion status, while Rohan Bopanna shared his Wimbledon picks and cherished memories.

40% of gig workers report earnings below ₹15,000 per month; they have ‘thin-file’ credit access, which remains a concern as well