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Shubman Gill dropped for a second spinner

It was clear something was afoot early in the day when, during the warm-up session, Shubman Gill was on the field for only a short period.

ICC Fines Kohli for On-Field Altercation with Konstas

Virat Kohli has been fined 20 per cent of his match fee for his rather avoidable mid-pitch altercation with Aussie debutant Sam Konstas.

Fulham stun Chelsea with 2-1 comeback win; City held again

Fulham came from behind to beat neighbours Chelsea 2-1 after a 95th-minute goal from substitute Rodrigo Muniz gave the visitors all three points in the Premier League on Thursday.

Europe on Ahlawat's sights after domestic dominance

Work on his body and swing did wonders for Veer Ahlawat who had a sensational PGTI season this year

World Rapid & Blitz: Arjun's Narrow Path to Candidates

While India's newly crowned world champion soaks in the celebrations, it's now hustle time for his peers to attempt to fight him for the title two years from now.

JSW Gets a Copper Lining to Metals Biz

The Sajjan Jindal-led JSW Group has added copper to its metals business, marking its entry into the non-ferrous metals industry and opening up doors to a vast range of consumer applications, including electronics, telecommunications and healthcare.

Govt Mulls Personal Income Tax Cut To Lift Consumption

India is considering cutting income tax for individuals making up to ₹15 lakh ($17,590) a year in February's budget to provide relief to the middle class and boost consumption as the economy slows, two government sources told Reuters.

Bank Cyberattacks Surge as Security Deadline Nears

Of all cyber incidents reported by regulated entities during Jan 2019-Mar 2024, 69% were by commercial banks

AI, advanced robotics to transform highway building

India plans to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) and automated machines powered by advanced robotics to build next-generation highways and complete projects faster in a sector marred by frequent delays.

Investors Chase New Fancy in Unlisted Avenue

Lured by the promise of outsized returns, early access to high-growth companies, and lower fees, retail investors are venturing into the unregulated and risky world of unlisted securities.

RBI flags unsecured loan caps, private credit links

Report signals changes on small biz loans, aggregators, notes high attrition

Signs of growth rebound ahead: Economic review

India's GDP is expected to grow at 6.5% in 2024-25 despite a slowdown in investment growth due to reduced public expenditure, private sector caution, global uncertainties, and concerns over excess capacity and dumping, the Union finance ministry said in its November economic review released on Thursday.

Japan Airlines Hit by Cyberattack, Delays Year-End Flights

Japan Airlines said it was hit by a cyberattack on Thursday, causing delays to more than 20 domestic flights, but the carrier said it was able to stop the onslaught and restore its systems hours later.

May 9 Riots: 60 Civilians Get 2-10 Years in Pakistan Military Courts

Pakistan military courts have sentenced 60 more civilians for taking part in pro-Imran Khan unrest last year, the armed forces said on Thursday, after international outcry over earlier announced convictions.

B'desh to investigate 2009 mutiny massacre

Bangladesh, on Thursday, ordered a commission to investigate a failed 2009 army mutiny and subsequent crackdown, including the role of alleged \"foreign\" backers, the inquiry chief said.

Israel Strikes Houthis in Yemen, WHO Chief Says in Line of Strikes

A new round of Israeli airstrikes in Yemen, on Thursday, targeted the Houthi rebel-held capital of Sanaa and multiple ports.

Mourners honour 38 killed in Kazakh crash

Russian air defences downed an Azerbaijan Airlines plane that crashed in Kazakhstan, killing 38 people, four sources with knowledge of the preliminary findings of Azerbaijan's investigation into the disaster told Reuters, on Thursday.

S Korea Opposition Files Motion to Impeach Acting President

South Korea's opposition party filed a motion to impeach Acting President Han Duck-soo after he resisted pressure to appoint court judges who might increase the likelihood of removing President Yoon Suk Yeol from power.

Finland Takes Over Russian Ship After Undersea Cables Cut

Finnish authorities detained a ship linked to neighboring Russia as they investigate whether it damaged a Baltic Sea power cable and several data cables, police said, in the latest incident involving disruption of key infrastructure.

Taliban lesson for Islamabad

Fundamentalism bites back: That's the message, if Pakistan is willing to listen

MT Was a Master of the Word and Screen

Madath Thekkepaattu Vasudevan Nair (MT) was a remarkable cultural figure who left his imprint on the worlds of word and cinema.

Educating India's young population

The Vidyalaxmi scheme seeks to democratise higher education by allowing young Indians to choose a quality college of their choice

2025 promises to be exciting for aviation

The revival of SpiceJet was a big surprise for the sector in 2024. Many had grounded the airline since the pandemic took a severe toll on the airline's functioning.

Nestlé Judgment Jolts Swiss MFN Provision

Switzerland recently rescinded the unilateral application of the most favoured nation (MFN) provision in its Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) with India.

Oh Rangila re!

On one of Delhi's lesser-known but significant graves

How 1991 economic reforms changed India

Singh took over as the finance minister when the economy was close to sovereign default, and completely altered its course

Police Negligence Enabled Habitual Offender: NCW on TN Varsity Case

Taking suo motu cognizance of the alleged sexual assault of a 19-year-old student at Anna University in Chennai, the National Commission for Women (NCW) said that the accused is a \"habitual offender\", and the negligence of Tamil Nadu Police has emboldened him to commit such crimes.

Astute economic thinker who leaves behind a lasting legacy

What is the economic legacy of Manmohan Singh in India? Both the Left and the Right would like to remember him as the man who brought economic reforms and privatisation to what was a State-dominated Licence-Quota Raj economy.

Awami League Protests Interim Govt's Request to Extradite Hasina

The former ruling party of Bangladesh, the Awami League, denounced on Thursday the request made by Bangladesh's interim government to India for extraditing former premier Sheikh Hasina and alleged that it was part of a conspiracy to \"kill\" the party chief \"in a farcical trial\".

MBBS Student Dies by Suicide at Odisha AIIMS

A 21-year-old MBBS student at AIIMS Bhubaneswar allegedly died by suicide on Wednesday, police officers said on Thursday.