Sanjeev Kumar 
Silver futures rebounded by Rs 5,146 to Rs 2.38 lakh per kg on Monday, tracking firm global trends amid progress in US-Iran negotiations. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), the white metal for July delivery increased by Rs 5,146, or 2.21 per cent, to Rs 2,38,331 per kg in a business turnover of 10,463 lots. … Read more
The fire-fighting operation at a three-storey commercial building in Lucknow’s Aliganj area was not limited to saving humans, as locals and activists helped extricate several animals, many of them rescues, trapped inside a pet facility located on the ground floor and basement. The massive fire that broke out on Monday afternoon in the posh Aliganj … Read more
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Monday held “constructive and forward-looking” talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, focusing on a predictable and stable relationship between India and China. Wang is in New Delhi to attend the BRICS National Security Advisors’ meeting. In the meeting, Doval and Wang also reviewed the overall situation along the … Read more
Amid cross-voting from both ruling and Opposition ranks, the BJP-led Mahayuti on Monday swept 16 of the 17 Maharashtra Legislative Council seats from local authorities’ constituencies even as Nashik delivered a surprise defeat to the governing bloc. The BJP won 11 seats and its allies Shiv Sena three and the NCP two. Independent and BJP … Read more
Manav Suthar’s golden red-ball run has travelled from Indian Test cricket to the County Championship. Barely two weeks after announcing himself on the international stage with a dream Test debut for India, the left-arm spinner produced another strong statement, this time for Warwickshire against Somerset at Taunton. Suthar picked up a five-wicket haul in Somerset’s … Read more
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on Monday congratulated the national football team after the Pharaohs secured their historic first-ever victory in the FIFA World Cup since making their debut 92 years and 25 days ago. Goals from Mostafa Zico, Mohamed Salah and Trezeguet powered Egypt to come from behind and beat New Zealand 3-1 in … Read more
Raphinha is going through a nightmare season after the Brazilian winger suffered a hamstring injury during their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C clash against Haiti, marking his fourth injury of the same nature in the past year. The Barcelona winger also missed 23 matches last season due to similar problems. Although it is unsure … Read more
New Delhi: Germany’s campaign has taken a significant hit after defender Nico Schlotterbeck was ruled out for the rest of the tournament with a left ankle injury. The Borussia Dortmund centre-back picked up the injury during Germany’s 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast on Saturday. The win secured Germany’s place in the knockout stage and guaranteed qualification … Read more
2023 Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova has been suspended for four years for refusing a drug test. Vondrousova, the former world No 6, refused an out-of-competition test by a doping control official on 3 December 2025 and was subsequently charged by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA), which oversees tennis’ anti-doping policy, for failing to provide … Read more
Stephen Fleming is set to continue as the head coach of Chennai Super Kings despite growing criticism from sections of the fanbase after two disappointing Indian Premier League seasons. According to a Cricbuzz report, the franchise is not expected to make any change at the top, with Fleming retaining the confidence of the CSK management. … Read more