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NEW DELHI: The Indian Test team has officially stepped into its much-anticipated transition period, with Shubman Gill named captain for the upcoming five-match series in England. Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has been appointed vice-captain. The squad also features Karun Nair, marking his return to the national fold after eight years. Nair, who last represented India in…

Mercedes-AMG G63’s ‘Collector’s Edition’ launch on 12 June. Mercedes-Benz is ready to launch a special version of its popular performance SUV, the Mercedes-AMG G63 Collector’s Edition, on June 12. This new model will take inspiration from India’s rich culture and beautiful landscapes. Mercedes-AMG G63 Collector’s Edition: All you need to know Though Mercedes has yet…

Volvo Cars, a well-known Swedish automobile manufacturer in the vanguard of safety features and technological advancements, is initiating a large-scale workforce overhaul amidst increasing economic and industry pressures. Volvo Cars intends to lay off approximately 3,000 mostly white-collar workers in the wake of increasing operational expenses, declining electric vehicle demand, and rising trade uncertainties, especially…

CHANDIGARH: The city recorded its first Covid fatality on Wednesday as a 40-year-old patient from Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh, who was referred from Ludhiana, succumbed to the infection at the Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Sector 32. This marks a concerning development for Chandigarh, which had not reported a single Covid-19 case until now, even…

NEW DELHI: BJP legislator Thokchom Radheshyam Singh on Wednesday claimed that 44 MLAs in Manipur are prepared to form a new government, following a meeting with Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at Raj Bhavan.Singh, accompanied by nine other MLAs, said the group had conveyed to the governor their readiness to form a government in line with…

Nissan Magnite now gets factory-approved CNG kit. Nissan India has added another powertrain choice to its popular Magnite SUV by introducing a CNG option. Starting June 1, 2025, buyers can get a government-approved CNG retrofitment kit for the Magnite at an extra cost of Rs 74,999. It is worth noting that the retrofitment will be…

What began as scrutiny of prestigious institutions like Harvard University and Columbia University has evolved into a broader challenge. (AI image) US President Donald Trump’s move to curb entry of foreign students in the US has been criticised by Raghuram Rajan. The former RBI governor has warned that if the pipeline of international students into…

NSE shares have traded at prices up to Rs 2,000 ($23) recently, with demand significantly exceeding supply. (AI image) NSE IPO: The National Stock Exchange of India Ltd.’s valuation has reached $58 billion (Rs 5 lakh crore) in private markets, as anticipation builds for a potential listing of India’s largest equity-derivatives exchange, according to individuals…

Jitesh Sharma celebrates after leading RCB past LSG in IPL 2025. (AP) Jitesh Sharma‘s unbeaten 85 runs off 33 balls powered Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a convincing victory over Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2025’s final league match on Tuesday, successfully chasing down 228 runs. The win secured RCB’s second position in the points table…

NEW DELHI: Interpol, for the first time, has issued a Silver notice at India’s request to monitor former French embassy officer Shubham Shokeen, who is involved in visa fraud. The Silver notice, introduced in January, is designed to track illicit assets globally. Italy’s request initiated this pilot programme, which India has joined.Interpol utilises nine different…