NEW DELHI: Former England captain Andrew Strauss has questioned the timing of Ben Stokes‘ retirement announcement, saying it became a “huge distraction” for England during the decisive Test against New Zealand.Stokes announced his retirement from international cricket during the final Test at Trent Bridge, informing his teammates on the morning of Day 4. The news…
FIFA World Cup trophy (via Getty) The FIFA World Cup 2026 has entered the Round of 32 stage. This is the first knockout round of the expanded 48-team tournament. Fans around the world are ready for some of the biggest matches of the competition. Every game is now a win-or-go-home contest.The Round of 32 matches…
HTET 2026 candidates are likely to receive their admit cards shortly as the Board of School Education, Haryana prepares for the July 4 and 5 examination. The hall ticket, expected to be released from July 1, will be available online through the official portal. Candidates must download it promptly and confirm that all personal and…
The Angry Birds 3 movie trailer shows a new side of Red, Chuck and Bomb as they deal with fatherhood and children The ‘Angry Birds 3’ trailer is officially here, giving fans a glimpse of the animated world for the third time as the birds battle new challenges. This time around, Red has a whole…
July opens on an encouraging note for Pisces, and you will feel that movement has finally begun after a period of waiting, second guessing, or quiet frustration. Work matters respond well to your effort early in the month, and the people around you, especially seniors and colleagues, seem more willing to support your ideas. This…
File photo: Rajnath Singh and KC Venugopal NEW DELHI: The row over Rajnath Singh‘s ‘no casualties’ statement on Operation Sindoor intensified on Tuesday, with Congress MP KC Venugopal writing to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, seeking privilege proceedings against the defence minister for “misleading” Parliament by saying that no Indian soldier died in the line…
India has commissioned a pilot hydrogen production facility that uses heat from a nuclear reactor, rather than conventional grid electricity, to generate clean hydrogen.The facility, set up by the Department of Atomic Energy at the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR) in Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu, uses high-temperature heat from the Fast Breeder Test Reactor…
The Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC) under the Finance Ministry has cleared a proposal for a Rs 1.25 lakh crore outlay under India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0, marking a major step in the country’s efforts to strengthen domestic chip manufacturing and build a comprehensive semiconductor ecosystem, sources told PTI. The Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC) under the…
Ben Stokes. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images) Tributes continue to pour in for Ben Stokes following his shock retirement from international cricket, with former India opener Shikhar Dhawan becoming the latest cricketer to salute the England all-rounder’s remarkable career.Stokes announced his retirement during the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge, bringing the curtain…
India Women’s cricket team (Getty Images) England cricketers Kate Cross and Alex Hartley have clarified that their criticism of the ICC’s Women’s T20 World Cup semi-final scheduling was never directed at India, saying they have received abuse and even death threats after their comments were widely circulated on social media.The pair addressed the issue on…