IND vs ENG: Surprise weapon? Harshit Rana added to Team India squad for England series | Cricket News

Harshit Rana (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Fast bowler Harshit Rana has been added to India’s Test squad ahead of the five-match series against England. The 23-year-old Delhi pacer was seen arriving in Leeds alongside the Shubman Gill-led squad, having travelled from London. The series opener will be played at Headingley, Leeds, starting June 20.Rana, who…

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Two women injured after stones from under-construction building crash onto their room in Mumbai | Mumbai News

Mumbai: A 25-year-old woman was critically injured and another woman sustained minor injuries after stones from an under-construction building crashed onto a room where they lived in a chawl in Bandra (East) late on Monday.The incident occurred at the Indira Krupa Housing Society near Tarina School around 11.34 pm on June 16. According to civic…

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Delhi weather update: Heavy rain brings relief to Delhi-NCR; causes waterlogging, traffic jams, and flight diversions | India News

Heavy rain lashes in several parts of Delhi NCR (Image credit: PTI) Heavy rainfall lashed several parts of Delhi on Tuesday, providing much-needed relief from the extreme heat. However, many areas witnessed the problems of waterlogging and traffic congestion.According to official sources, around 12 flights were diverted at Delhi airport between 3 pm and 4…

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‘I can give my blood for this team’: Kagiso Rabada after historic WTC title win | Cricket News

Kagiso Rabada (Image credit: ICC) South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada said that winning the World Test Championship (WTC) title was even more memorable given the team’s “fairly inexperienced” status, yet they managed to secure a remarkable victory against a star-studded Australian side. Led by skipper Temba Bavuma, the Proteas ended a 27-year-long wait for…

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Plane shortage and snags: Air India cancels nine long hauls today, mostly Dreamliners | India News

NEW DELHI: Air India on Tuesday cancelled at least eight international flights to be operated on Boeing 787 Dreamliner and one on a B777. The B787 cancellations were for: Ahmedabad-London Gatwick; Gatwick-Amritsar; Delhi to Vienna, Paris and Dubai; Bangalore-London & return and Paris-Delhi. A Boeing 777 (not a Dreamliner) operating San Francisco (SFO)-Kolkata (where it…

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Auto deal cleared: CCI approves Mahindra’s Rs 555‑cr purchase of 59 % in SML Isuzu, open offer for 26 % stake next

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Tuesday approved Mahindra & Mahindra’s proposal to acquire 58.96 % of commercial‑vehicle maker SML Isuzu for Rs 555 crore, clearing the way for a wider takeover bid under Sebi rules.“The proposed combination relates to acquisition of SML Isuzu Ltd (Target) by Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd (acquirer),” CCI said…

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Federal judge slams Trump-era grant cancellations, citing racial bias and abuse of power

Washington, June 17 (IANS) A federal judge in US city of Boston ruled that the Trump’s administration’s decision to terminate funding for diversity-related research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) was illegal, accusing the administration of discriminating against minority groups. A dramatic federal courtroom scene has reignited a national reckoning over science, equity, and…

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