Dasun Shanaka getting congratulated by teammates (X-Seattle Orcas) Dasun Shanaka delivered one of the most remarkable finishes in Cognizant Major League Cricket history, claiming the tournament’s first-ever double hat-trick to help the Seattle Orcas defend a modest total and seal a thrilling nine-run victory over the Texas Super Kings. Defending just 121, the Orcas looked…
All eight occupants were rescued, while two people suffered minor injuries A seaplane carrying eight people made a hard landing in New York City’s East River on Sunday, triggering a large-scale rescue operation that ended with everyone on board being brought to safety.According to the New York City Fire Department (FDNY), emergency crews responded shortly…
NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court has ruled that if a person dies while driving a car he had borrowed, his family cannot claim compensation from the car owner’s personal accident insurance through the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) — especially not when the claim is filed under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act,…
At the Ankara Summit on July 7-8, Nato will attempt to execute its most radical reset since the end of the Cold War At the Ankara Summit on July 7-8, Nato will attempt to execute its most radical reset since the end of the Cold War: turning itself from a US-led security club built on…
AI generated image, used only for representational purpose Planning a bank visit? You might need to reschedule as banks across some parts of the country will remain closed on Monday. Knowing bank holidays in advance can help you to avoid an unnecessary trip, especially if you have time-sensitive branch work such as submitting documents, processing…
Oil prices edged lower early on Monday after OPEC+ agreed to raise production targets again from August, while improving exports from the Gulf and higher Russian shipments fuelled expectations of increased global crude supplies.While Brent crude slipped 0.58% to $71.70 a barrel, WTI crude was down 0.36% at $68.44 a barrel around 7:30 am IST….
The attack also follows one of the deadliest Russian strikes on Kyiv in recent months. Russia launched a fresh wave of missile and drone attacks on Ukraine’s capital early on Monday, escalating tensions just a day before a crucial Nato summit in Ankara that is expected to be attended by US President Donald Trump. The…
Neymar has announced instant international retirement after Brazil’s shock 2-1 World Cup defeat to Norway in the Round of 16/ Image: X Brazil’s FIFA World Cup campaign ended in heartbreak on Sunday night, and with it came the end of one of the greatest international careers in the nation’s history. Moments after Brazil suffered a…
Erling Haaland’s sensational second-half brace propelled Norway to a historic 2-1 World Cup quarterfinal victory over Brazil. (AP Photo) Erling Haaland showcased his world-class credentials on soccer’s grandest stage, scoring a clutch second-half brace to guide Norway into the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time in their history with a stunning 2-1 victory over…
NEW DELHI: Weekend rush in malls is not without reason as consumers splurge on fashion, entertainment, dining and electronics, resulting in nearly two-thirds of the weekly spend of urban consumers on Saturdays and Sundays.Looked another way, on an average, urban consumers spend Rs 6,700 during weekdays, while spending Rs 10,700 on weekends – resulting in…
NEW DELHI: Indonesia is set to become the latest country to integrate with Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and tap deeper into India’s digital public infrastructure. Unlike several other countries, such as France, Singapore and the UAE, which have adopted UPI primarily to facilitate cross-border payments for Indian travellers and businesses, Indonesia’s ambitions extend much further.It…
NEW DELHI: Childcare and household chores keep around 69% women out of the labour force in India’s top 46 cities with million-plus population, highlighting the gender-bias in nature of care work even among the more affluent areas of the country, a new National Statistics Office survey has shown.The survey on labour market indicators for the…
