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Hardik Pandya update: MI skipper’s latest move shadows doubt over his participation for RCB game in Raipur

Hardik Pandya update: MI skipper’s latest move shadows doubt over his participation for RCB game in Raipur

New Delhi: Hardik Pandya might miss out on playing the Mumbai Indians' next Indian Premier League 2026 match against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru on May 10 in Raipur as the team skipper has not travelled with the team for their fixture, Cricbuzz reported. Hardik was out of MI's previous game against the Lucknow Super Giants due to what was officially conveyed as "back spasm" by the MI management. Suryakumar Yadav stood for him and helped MI win their only third game of the season to keep their campaign just about alive.ย  Surya might be captaining in the next game too…
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China asks Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz ‘as soon as possible’ as Beijing faces energy strain

China asks Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz ‘as soon as possible’ as Beijing faces energy strain

Beijing: China on Wednesday asked Iran to quickly reopen the Strait of Hormuz, describing the restoration of normal maritime movement as a pressing concern for the global community. During talks in Beijing, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi that the world was expecting quick action to stabilise the key waterway.ย In a significant message to Tehran, Wang praised Iran for its stance on not developing nuclear weapons. His remarks come at a time when Washington has been pushing Iran to surrender enriched uranium stockpiles and commit to a 20-year halt to nuclear weapon development. Wang said…
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Larsen & Toubro bags its largest-ever order in domestic metals sector, shares end in red

Larsen & Toubro bags its largest-ever order in domestic metals sector, shares end in red

Mumbai: India's leading infrastructure company, Larsen & Toubro (L&T), has bagged a major contract from JSW Steel. The value of the contract is estimated to be between Rs 10,000 - Rs 15,000 crore. Larsen & Toubro stated in an exchange filing on Wednesday that it has won a 'mega' deal. "The Minerals & Metals (M&M) business vertical of L&T has secured its largest-ever order in the domestic metals sector โ€“ awarded by JSW Steel," the company said in an exchange filing.ย  Through this deal, JSW Steel is moving towards expanding its crude steel processing capacity from 35 million tonnes…
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Batting mights SRH-PBKS collide as race to the IPL 2026 playoffs heats up

Batting mights SRH-PBKS collide as race to the IPL 2026 playoffs heats up

New Delhi: It's time for two batting powerhouses, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings, to face each other as the race to the IPL 2026 playoffs has heated up more than ever before. Following Chennai Super Kings' win over the Delhi Capitals, as many as six teams have a realistic shot to finish in the top four, as only two points separate the teams placed from second to sixth. PBKS were unbeaten till the halfway stage of the tournament but failed to defend targets against the Rajasthan Royals and the Gujarat Titans in their previous two games, raising concerns in their…
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Rs 270 interim dividend: Stock to trade ex-date soon, last change to be eligible for corporate action

Rs 270 interim dividend: Stock to trade ex-date soon, last change to be eligible for corporate action

Mumbai: Shares of Oracle Financial Services Software are in focus as they will trade ex-date for the interim dividend soon. According to the information shared, the board of directors of the company has declared an interim dividend of Rs 270 per equity share of face value of Rs 5 each for the financial year 2025-26. Earlier, the company had announced an interim dividend of Rs 130 for the ex-date of November 3, 2025. It must be noted that investors must hold the stock on or before the ex-date to be eligible for a corporate action. Oracle Financial Services Software Dividend…
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SRH vs PBKS: Head-to-Head record ahead of game 49 in IPL 2026

SRH vs PBKS: Head-to-Head record ahead of game 49 in IPL 2026

Hyderabad: The stage is set for the 49th game of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026. Sunrisers Hyderabad will be taking on Punjab Kings at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on May 6th. It is interesting to note that both sides are well in the race to reach the IPL 2026 playoffs, and both sides will hope to put in a good show.ย  It is worth noting that Punjab Kings currently sit in first place in the standings. With nine matches played, the side has won six, lost two, and had one game produce no result due…
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5 style lessons to take from Trisha Krishnan

5 style lessons to take from Trisha Krishnan

If youโ€™ve followed her for a while, youโ€™ll notice her style hasnโ€™t changed drastically - and thatโ€™s a good thing. Itโ€™s evolved, sure, but she hasnโ€™t jumped on every trend just because itโ€™s popular.She knows what works for her - certain cuts, colours, silhouettesโ€”and she sticks to that. Then she tweaks things here and there instead of starting from scratch every time.Thatโ€™s probably the most useful takeaway. You donโ€™t need a whole new style every season. Figure out what suits you, build around it, and just keep refining it.At the end of the day, Trisha Krishnanโ€™s style isnโ€™t about grabbing…
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Iran will only accept ‘fair and comprehensive’ peace deal: Abbas Araghchi in meeting with China’s Wang Yi

Iran will only accept ‘fair and comprehensive’ peace deal: Abbas Araghchi in meeting with China’s Wang Yi

Beijing: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, currently on a visit to China, met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday and stressed that Tehran would only accept a โ€œfair and comprehensiveโ€ agreement to end the ongoing conflict in West Asia. According to Iranโ€™s ISNA news agency, Araghchi said Iran was seeking a complete and balanced resolution to the crisis while defending its legitimate interests. โ€œWe will only accept a fair and comprehensive agreement,โ€ he said during the meeting. Araghchi also praised Chinaโ€™s position on the conflict, particularly Beijingโ€™s criticism of the actions of the United States and Israel. Describing China…
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BJPโ€™s big Bengal bet pays off, sets sights on 2029

BJPโ€™s big Bengal bet pays off, sets sights on 2029

Riding on a strong performance in the recently concluded high-voltage West Bengal Assembly elections, the BJP has significantly expanded its footprint across the state, cutting across regional, social, and demographic divides. ย  According to the partyโ€™s post-election assessment, the BJP has taken leads in 29 out of the stateโ€™s 42 Lok Sabha seatsโ€”an outcome party leaders are calling a crucial stepping stone toward their ambitious target of securing 35 to 40 seats in the 2029 general elections. ย  The saffron partyโ€™s gains appear broad-based. It swept all eight Lok Sabha segments in North Bengal and performed strongly in western districts…
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Idea Share Price: Vodafone Ideas surges 5% after Kumar Mangalam Birla takes charge as non-executive chairman

Idea Share Price: Vodafone Ideas surges 5% after Kumar Mangalam Birla takes charge as non-executive chairman

Mumbai: Shares of Vodafone Idea are in action on May 6, 2026, after Aditya Birla group Chairman Kumar Mangalam took charge as the new non-executive chairman of the debt-ridden firm. In morning trade, the company's stock rose 5.37 per cent to reach Rs 11.38 on both BSE and NSE. At the time of writing the report, the stock was trading at Rs 11.28, up 4.44 per centย on the BSE. The market cap of the company stood at Rs 1,22,210.94 crore. Similarly, the company's share price was trading at Rs 11.25, up 4.17 per cent on the BSE Sensex.ย ย  Mangalam to…
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