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Smriti Mandhana eyes Ellyse Perry’s RCB record in WPL final against Delhi Capitals

Smriti Mandhana eyes Ellyse Perry’s RCB record in WPL final against Delhi Capitals

Smriti Mandhana will lead Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the final of the Women's Premier League (WPL). She will also be eyeing a personal milestone and a record of Ellyse Perry in the clash against the Delhi Capitals. Vadodara: Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals are set to face each other in the final of the Women's Premier League (WPL) today at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara. Smriti Mandhana is leading RCB for the second time in the final, while the Capitals are featuring in their fourth consecutive summit clash of WPL. Mandhana will be key for RCB as they…
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US, Iran agree to resume nuclear talks on Feb 6 in Oman as Trump issues stern warning to Khamenei

US, Iran agree to resume nuclear talks on Feb 6 in Oman as Trump issues stern warning to Khamenei

Iran and the United States will hold nuclear talks in Oman after disputes over format and venue, even as tensions remain high over protests and military incidents. While Washington is skeptical, regional allies pushed for dialogue. Dubai: Nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States are set to take place on Friday (February 6) in Oman, according to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. The announcement comes amid heightened tensions following Iran's violent crackdown on nationwide protests last month. The talks faced uncertainty earlier after disagreements over their scope and format, before Oman emerged as the new venue. US President Donald…
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Gold drops Rs 4,591, silver down by 9.6% on the MCX | Check city-wise rates

Gold drops Rs 4,591, silver down by 9.6% on the MCX | Check city-wise rates

Gold Price Today, Gold MCX Rate: In the international market, the COMEX gold price was down by 1.15 per cent to approximately USD 4,894 per troy ounce. The spot gold price at 10:30 am was USD 4,863.06 per ounce, up by USD 61.81 or 1.25 per cent. Mumbai: In the international market, the COMEX gold price was down by 1.15 per cent to approximately USD 4,894 per troy ounce. The spot gold price at 10:30 am was USD 4,863.06 per ounce, up by USD 61.81 or 1.25 per cent.ย 
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WPL Final Live: When and where to watch RCB vs DC clash live on TV and streaming in India?

WPL Final Live: When and where to watch RCB vs DC clash live on TV and streaming in India?

Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues will be up against each other today in the final of the Women's Premier League (WPL). Delhi Capitals are playing their fourth consecutive final in WPL but are yet to lift the trophy. Can they do it this time? Vadodara: The fourth edition of the Women's Premier League (WPL) is set conclude today with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals locking horns today in the final of the season ast the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara. RCB are chasing their second WPL title, having won once before in 2024, while the Delhi Capitals have now…
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‘India free to buy oil from any country’: Russia after Trump’s Venezuelan oil talks with New Delhi

‘India free to buy oil from any country’: Russia after Trump’s Venezuelan oil talks with New Delhi

Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov was asked about US President Donald Trump's claim that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had agreed to stop buying Russian oil and switch to purchasing crude from the United States and, potentially, from Venezuela. Moscow: India is free to buy oil from any country, and there is nothing new about its decision to diversify its crude suppliers, the Kremlin said on Wednesday, days after US President Donald Trump announced the India-US trade deal with a claim that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had agreed to stop buying Russian oil. ย Trump on Monday declared a trade deal with India…
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Market Opening Bell: Sensex, Nifty open in red amid weak global cues, IT stocks under pressure

Market Opening Bell: Sensex, Nifty open in red amid weak global cues, IT stocks under pressure

Sensex, Nifty Today: Gift Nifty, an early indicator for the Nifty 50, indicated a flat to positive start as it opened with a gain of 31.5 points at 25,869, compared to the previous close of 25,837.50. Mumbai: A day after witnessing volatility rally, Indian equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, opened in the red on Thursday, February 5, 2026, amid weak global cues. While the 30-share BSE Sensex dipped 20.1 points to start the session at 83,757.54, the Nifty fell 20.1 points to open at 25,755.90. In the last trading session, the Sensex closed at 83,817.69 and the Nifty…
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T20 World Cup warm-up schedule: Australia, New Zealand to gear up for tournament today

T20 World Cup warm-up schedule: Australia, New Zealand to gear up for tournament today

A total of four warm-up matches will be played today as teams continue to gear up for the T20 World Cup which will get underway in the next 48 hours. Australia and New Zealand are set to be in action in two different matches. New Delhi: The 10th edition of the T20 World Cup is set to get underway on February 7, and the participating teams are gearing up for the tournament with the warm-up games. As many as eight teams will be in action today at four different venues. Among full-member nations, Australia, New Zealand and Zimbabwe will be…
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Shashi Tharoor’s son Ishaan laid off as Washington Post cuts one-third of its staff

Shashi Tharoor’s son Ishaan laid off as Washington Post cuts one-third of its staff

The Washington Post on Wednesday announced significant layoffs after the company underwent what it described as "significant restructuring", shutting down the current Sports Desk and scaling down its international reportage footprint. New York: Ishaan Tharoor, son of Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, was among nearly one-third of the staff laid off by The Washington Post, owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, on Wednesday. The sweeping job cuts prompted several employees to share emotional messages on social media, calling it a devastating moment for one of the worldโ€™s most influential news organisations. Tharoor, a senior international affairs columnist, confirmed his exit in…
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Sarfaraz Khan hospitalised ahead of Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy quarterfinal clash against Karnataka: Report

Sarfaraz Khan hospitalised ahead of Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy quarterfinal clash against Karnataka: Report

Sarfaraz Khan is a crucial member of Mumbai's Ranji Trophy squad and is in great form as well, having scored 227 runs in the game against Hyderabad last month. However, he is now in doubt for the knockout encounter against Karnataka in the Ranji Trophy. Mumbai: Mumbai are gearing up for their Ranji Trophy quarterfinal clash against Karnataka, which is scheduled to commence on Friday (February 6). However, ahead of the clash, their in-form batter Sarfaraz Khan has been hospitalised due to viral fever, which puts him in serious doubt for the Karnataka encounter to be played at the Sharad…
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