INDIA opener Sanju Samson scored a sparkling century as the tourists beat South Africa by 61 runs in the first match of a four-game Twenty20 series in Durban on Friday. South Africa asked India to bat and the visitors posted 202 for eight in their 20 overs, before restricting their…
PANKAJ ADVANI edged closer to his 28th world title, securing a spot in the final of the IBSF World Billiards Championship (150-up format) with a 4-2 win over fellow Indian Sourav Kothari in Doha on Friday. The match, an all-Indian affair, showcased high-quality billiards as Advani, the 27-time world champion,…
AFTER closing all public and private schools and colleges in Pakistan's Punjab province till November 17, the government on Friday also placed a ban on the people from entering public parks, zoos, playgrounds and museums amid deteriorating air quality due to persistent heavy smog. As a thick blanket of smog…
STATE BANK OF INDIA (SBI) on Friday reported 23 per cent jump in consolidated net profit for September quarter at ₹197.82 billion (£1.81bn), helped by an increase in non-interest income and treasury profits. On a standalone basis, the country's largest lender reported a net profit of ₹183.31 billion (£1.81bn) as…
FILMMAKER Nikkhil Advani said "Vedaa" was a good film, but he regrets its release coinciding with "Stree 2". The horror comedy, starring Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor, dominated the box office, overshadowing Advani’s film, which starred John Abraham and Sharvari. "‘Vedaa’ released on August 15 and it hit us out,…
THERE was no greater feeling than being able to serve those in need and people he never knew or met, Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud said on his last working day as the 50th head of the Indian judiciary on Friday. Heading a four-judge ceremonial bench, also comprising CJI-designate Sanjiv…
AMID reports of tension in Bangladesh's Chittagong following provocative social media posts, India on Thursday urged Dhaka to take action against "extremist" elements and ensure the safety of the country's Hindu community. During a weekly media briefing here, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal condemned the alleged attack on the members of…
CANADA has tightened its tourist-visa policy as it looks to curtail migration amid a surge in population. It has ended the earlier norm of issuing 10-year multiple-entry visas and the revised norms allow immigration officers more discretion in determining visa types and validity. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) said…
ARJUN KAPOOR is hoping that his role as the antagonist in "Singham Again" will help revitalize his career. The actor portrays Danger Lanka, a modern-day version of Raavan, in the latest addition to Rohit Shetty's popular action-drama franchise. This is the third film in the “Singham” series, following the success…
STAR javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra will travel to Potchefstroom, South Africa later this month for an off-season training stint to start early preparation for next year's competitions. The 26-year-old double Olympic medallist, who last competed in Brussels in the Diamond League Final in September, will spend 31 days in the…