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Arshdeep Singh (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings pacer Arshdeep Singh has landed in controversy after allegedly making a racial remark directed at Mumbai Indians batter Tilak Varma. The incident reportedly took place after Mumbai Indians handed Punjab Kings a six-wicket defeat in Dharamsala — PBKS’ fifth consecutive loss in IPL 2026.In a video…

Gold is attempting to recover from the lower Bollinger band after a steep decline. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are seeing a weak intra-day bias, says Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst – Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities. He recommends a sell on rise strategy:Gold futures on MCX are trading near ₹1,60,326 after…

Representative image (AI-generated) “What happens when a species disappears from the wild and we realise its importance only after it is gone?”In 2026, India stands at a striking crossroads in its wildlife story. On one side are remarkable conservation success stories showing rising number of tigers, the return of Asiatic lions in Gujarat’s Gir and…

Global crude oil prices climbed more than 1% on Friday after US President Donald Trump said he would not remain “much more patient” with Iran, while fears over attacks on ships and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz continued to keep markets on edge.Brent crude futures rose $1.32, or 1.25%, to $107.04 a barrel by…

Intel is laying off over 2,000 employees across the U.S. as part of a cost-cutting strategy, significantly impacting Oregon and Arizona. Tech layoffs have crossed 1 lakh in 2026, with LinkedIn the latest big name to join the cull. But for engineers worried about being next, here are jobs that are surviving the AI shake-up—and…

NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday lashed out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the India-US trade deal, accusing the Centre of striking a “deal for Adani’s release.”Continuing his sharp attack on the PM Modi-led Centre, Rahul posted on X: “Compromised PM negotiated not a trade deal, but a…

NEW DELHI: The National Testing Agency on Friday announced that the re-examination for NEET (UG) 2026 will be held on Sunday, June 21.The decision comes days after the agency cancelled the NEET-UG exam conducted on May 3 following allegations of irregularities, impacting lakhs of medical aspirants across the countryEarlier, the government also ordered a comprehensive…

**EDS: SCREENGRAB VIA PTI VIDEOS** New Delhi: Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan speaks during the Kalam & Kavach 3.0 defence dialogue, in New Delhi. (PTI Photo)(PTI05_14_2026_000556B) Chief of defence staff general Anil Chauhan, who is slated to retire this month, credited India’s dominance in the escalation matrix during Operation Sindoor to integrated systems…

NEW DELHI: Opposition parties on Friday upped the ante against Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA government after Centre raised petrol and diesel prices by Rs 3 per litre across the country amid rising global energy crisis.Sharing a post on X, Congress took a swipe at PM Modi, stating, “‘Inflation Man’ Modi has once again lashed…

Jasprit Bumrah (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Since making his debut for Mumbai Indians in 2013, star pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been an integral part of the franchise. Over the years, he has played 157 matches for MI and picked up 186 wickets. But during Thursday’s IPL 2026 clash against Punjab Kings in Dharamsala, Bumrah…