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harshit rana, hardik pandya, jasprit bumrah New Delhi: The Indian cricket board’s (BCCI) injury management programme at its Centre of Excellence (CoE) has been under renewed focus over the past 20 months. Now, according to the CoE annual report, accessed by TOI, as many as 32 top men’s team players, including 20 BCCI centrally contracted…
The death of veteran actor Nana Patekar has prompted an outpouring of grief beyond India, with members of the Pakistani cricket fraternity also paying tribute to the celebrated performer. Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has shared an emotional account of his long-standing friendship with the actor, remembering how Patekar remained in touch with him and…
A rock musician working at a computer might seem an unlikely figure in an asteroid-sampling mission, but Brian May brought a specialist skill to Nasa’s search for a place to land on Bennu. The Queen guitarist, who also holds a doctorate in astrophysics, helped scientists turn spacecraft photographs into three-dimensional views of the asteroid’s rough…
Ravi Mohan’s upcoming film ‘Karathey Babu’ has reportedly encountered another hurdle ahead of its theatrical release. The political drama, directed by Ganesh K Babu of ‘Dada’ fame, has faced repeated changes to its release plans. Now, reports suggest the film ran into censor-related issues over certain scenes that may refer to contemporary political leaders. This…
Abhishek spoke about how living with a teenager has brought a new range of music into his life. Abhishek Bachchan may prefer the classics of Hindi film music, but his daughter Aaradhya Bachchan is introducing him to a very different playlist. From Olivia Rodrigo and Taylor Swift to Ariana Grande, the 14-year-old has her own…
Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi during protest. NEW DELHI: Delhi Police has registered an FIR against Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for allegedly assaulting police personnel and obstructing government work during a protest in the capital, news agency PTI reported, citing police sources on Thursday.The FIR invokes various sections related to allegedly…
FM Nirmala Sitharaman chairs the 57th meeting of GST Council. Rate changes will now be an annual feature, says Sitharaman NEW DELHI: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday announced a faceless system for 2 lakh central GST payers operating in multiple states, following up on rate rationalisation and process reforms undertaken by the Centre and…
Data for September 2026 show that Indian Railways has approximately 17,900 locomotives in its fleet. (File photo of Indian Railways train) Indian Railways seems to be running short of locomotives to run its passenger trains, prompting the national transporter to make use of locos for freight trains. A shortage of locomotives meant for passenger services…
Mukesh Kumar celebrates a wicket during the Duleep Trophy. (PTI) NEW DELHI: The last time Mukesh Kumar played for India, he claimed a four-wicket haul against Zimbabwe in Harare. Since then, he has been out of the national setup. More than two years later, the Bengal pacer is back on the selectors’ radar after being…
South Africa vs Australia 1st Test Live: South Africa take on Australia in the first Test at Kingsmead, Durban, from October 9 to 13, 2026, in a series that carries major significance for both teams as they look to strengthen their positions in the World Test Championship race. The match also marks Australia’s return to…
