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FIFA sparks global outrage as leaked World Cup ticket prices far exceed expectations WASHINGTON Soccer fans across Europe have accused FIFA of a “monumental betrayal” after leaked ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup revealed steep hikes far above previously advertised rate
Bengaluru With the league stage of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) wrapping up earlier this week across four venues, India’s premier domestic T20 competition now enters its high-stakes Super League phase. The final, scheduled for December 18 at the MCA Stadium in Pune, will
Mumbai Ticket sales for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup officially opened, with Phase 1 offering entry prices as low as ₹100 in India and LKR 1,000 in Sri Lanka, marking one of the most affordable major ICC events to date. The tournament, to be jointly hosted by India and Sri
Teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi shattered two major U-19 Asia Cup records effortlessly NEW DELHI Vaibhav Suryavanshi produced a breathtaking display of power-hitting as the 14-year-old Indian opener hammered 171 off just 95 balls against the UAE in the U-19 Asia Cup o
Duffy’s five-wicket haul seals dominant New Zealand win and valuable series advantage WELLINGTON Jacob Duffy produced a superb spell of seam bowling, taking 5-38 as New Zealand overwhelmed the West Indies by nine wickets on day three of the second Test at the Basin Reserve,
Pathan said Hardik excelled but struggled once slower, low-bounce pitches required footwork MULLANPUR India’s 51-run defeat to South Africa in the second T20I has sparked sharp criticism from former all-rounder Irfan Pathan, who questioned Hardik Pandya’s approach and expre
Ten Doeschate urges Gill to relax, play with same freedom he shows in IPL MULLANPUR Shubman Gill has been “a bit too tight” since returning to T20Is, focusing too much on justifying his place rather than expressing himself freely, India’s assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate
NEW DELHI The Indian government has unveiled new Labour Codes aimed at providing safer and more accountable workplaces for workers in hazardous sectors, marking a major shift in workplace safety and welfare standards. Industries such as mining, petroleum, metallurgy, chemical,
MUMBAI The Indian rupee slipped to yet another record low on Friday as weak global cues, rising demand for the US dollar, and continued foreign investor outflows weighed heavily on market sentiment. The currency opened at 90.43 against the dollar and soon dropped to 90.56, mar
SIAM’s Rajesh Menon credited festive demand and GST 2.0 reforms for record November 2025 vehicle sales, optimistic for 2026 New Delhi Passenger vehicle dispatches from manufacturers to dealers rose 19% year-on-year in November, reflecting continued strong demand following t
Simplified Oil Rules NEW DELHI In a major move to simplify operations in the oil and gas sector, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Rules, 2025 have been amended to promote ease of doing business, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced. The amended rules allow lessees to
India’s drone and space-tech industry is shifting commercially, driven by reforms, private investment, and global collaboration, creating high-demand roles with 20–30% higher wages in key cities Mumbai India’s aerospace, drones, and space technology sector is poised for rap
India navigates disputes by expanding BRICS involvement, engaging Global South, exploring new payments, and attracting global investors for manufacturing NEW DELHI A new report suggests that India may lean more heavily on BRICS and diversify its global partnerships as Presi
Doddaballapura The scrutiny of nomination papers for the upcoming elections to 19 wards of the Bashettihalli Town Panchayat, scheduled for December 21, was completed. Of the 82 nominations received, five were rejected during verification. A total of 77 valid nominations have b
Hoskote A traditional cattle fair devoted to Goddess Madduramma Devi and Goddess Chowdeswaramma was held in Upparahalli village near Hoskote city, drawing enthusiastic participation from farmers, livestock owners, and local residents. One of the main attractions of the fair
Chikkaballapur The Chintamani 220/66 kV Power Receiving Station will undergo essential maintenance by KPTCL on December 14. As a result, electricity supply will be suspended from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. across a wide range of areas dependent on this station. Chintamani BESCOM Executi
MSME TReDS Registration Bengaluru Rural Delayed payments remain a major challenge for small and medium-scale industries, often affecting their day-to-day operations. To overcome this, MSME entrepreneurs should register on the TReDS (Trade Receivable Discounting System) digi
Deputy Commissioner P.N. Ravindra appeals to farmers to register early as maize procurement process begins across the district. Chikkaballapur The registration process for maize procurement has begun across the district, and Deputy Commissioner P.N. Ravindra has urged farme
