Josh Hazlewood wreaks havoc on Day 5 as Australia crush South Africa by 214 runs in Durban | Cricket News

Australia’s Josh Hazlewood (AP Photo) Josh Hazlewood produced a match-winning spell on Day 5 to guide Australia to a 214-run victory over South Africa in the Durban Test on Tuesday. The Australian pacer claimed six wickets for 49 runs, registering his best bowling figures in Test cricket and handing South Africa captain Temba Bavuma his … Read more

Farmer sold fruits and vegetables at APMC, deposited cash in bank account, but faced notice for unexplained large deposits; ITAT Bangalore gives relief, accepts land records and sale bills as proof

The department questioned the farmer’s financial activities after he deposited large sums of cash into his bank account. (Image for representative purpose only) Is your income from agricultural sources taxable? A farmer from Bengaluru who grew vegetables and fruits and sold them to Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) for cash faced a tax notice for … Read more

Bulgarian PM summons Russian ambassador after ship sinks in Black Sea drone attack

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev has summoned the Russian ambassador after two merchant ships were struck by drones off Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast. Eleven crew members are missing and one sailor was saved, according to local officials, after one of the vessels sank 17 nautical miles (31km) east of the village of Krapets. The other … Read more

‘He never chased that reward’: Ashwin reveals what drove Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s India comeback | Cricket News

Ravichandran Ashwin believes Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s return to India’s T20I setup is a reward for his consistency rather than the result of chasing an international comeback. The veteran pacer earned a recall to the national squad after impressing for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the IPL, with Ashwin crediting his focus on performance for his return.Bhuvneshwar’s … Read more

MDR on UPI transactions over Rs 2,000 deferred; to come into effect post Diwali

Govt defers 0.4% merchant discount rate on UPI payments MUMBAI: Its official. There will be no MDR on UPI until the festival season is over. The National Payment’s Corporation of India’s The UPI and Services Steering Committee has deferred the implementation of merchant discount rates (MDR) on select person-to-merchant UPI transactions until immediately after Diwali, … Read more

Steve Smith: SA vs AUS: Steve Smith cleared of concussion after helmet blow, returns to field in Durban Test | Cricket News

Former Australia captain Steve Smith has been cleared of concussion and resumed fielding duties on the fifth day of the first Test against South Africa at Kingsmead in Durban on Tuesday, after undergoing a series of clinical assessments following a blow to the helmet.The 37-year-old batter was struck by a short-pitched delivery from Anrich Nortje … Read more

Nirmala Sitharaman: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman avoids commitment on LTCG, STT changes ahead of Budget

File photo: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday declined to indicate whether the government would make changes to long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax or securities transaction tax (STT), saying it was too early to comment as preparations for the upcoming Union Budget had begun.Replying to a question at an … Read more

Phase Eight owner hit by cyber-attack as H&M probes separate hack claim

The owner of high-end fashion brands Hobbs, Whistles and Phase Eight says it is investigating a cyber-security incident. According to TFG London – the UK arm of retail conglomerate The Foschini Group – it identified an incident on Sunday affecting some IT systems and “specifically impacting our Phase Eight, Hobbs, and Whistles brands”. “We are … Read more

Ranji Trophy 2026-27: Mumbai vice-captain Ayush Mhatre ruled out for a month with hamstring injury | Cricket News

Mumbai’s batter Ayush Mhatre. (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil)( MUMBAI: In a major setback for Mumbai at the start of the Ranji Trophy season, their newly appointed vice-captain Ayush Mhatre has suffered a recurrence of his right hamstring injury and has been ruled out for a month. The setback means the young opener is set to miss … Read more

Gold jewellery gets costlier as prices surge 54%; shoppers turn to Rs 10,000-Rs 1 lakh diamond pieces, as jewellers use 18-carat, 14-carat and 9-carat gold to make it more accessible

Jewellers are also turning to 18-carat, 14-carat and 9-carat gold. Gold prices have risen sharply from levels seen in last year’s festive season. The sharp hike in gold prices is prompting jewellery buyers to consider diamonds as an alternative, with retailers projecting a 15-20% increase in diamond jewellery sales this festive season.Retailers said the Navratri … Read more

Cut screen time in classrooms to avoid long-term health issues, government urged

The amount of time children in England spend on screens at school could be harming their “physical and developmental health”, a group of more than 150 clinicians has warned. GPs, paediatricians and other specialists said in an open letter to Education Secretary Lucy Powell and Health Secretary Yvette Cooper that tablets and laptops are being … Read more

Sobhita Dhulipala on changing her views about dating an actor after marrying Naga Chaitanya; ‘I was stereotyping it’ | Telugu Movie News

Picture Credit: Instagram Actress Sobhita Dhulipala shared how her views on dating an actor have changed over time, after she tied the knot with Telugu star Nag Chaitanya. Before her marriage, the ‘Made in Heaven’ actress had said that she would never date. However, she now admits that her earlier opinion was shaped by stereotypes … Read more

Dhananjaya De Silva: Sri Lanka name new captain for Pakistan Tests! Former skipper Dhananjaya de Silva retained in 15-member squad | Cricket News

Sri Lanka’s Test cricketers (ANI Photo) Sri Lanka have named a new captain for their upcoming away Test series against Pakistan, with Kusal Mendis set to take charge of the side in the two-match ICC World Test Championship (WTC) assignment. Former skipper Dhananjaya de Silva, who recently stepped down from the leadership role, has retained … Read more

Tata chief flags challenges in India’s semiconductor push, calls ‘global collaboration a necessity’

Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran India has the potential to become a significant player in the global semiconductor supply chain, but investments must be guided by demand, financial viability and the ability to execute projects, Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran said on Tuesday.Chandrasekaran said that semiconductors would be fundamental to the country’s future and meeting … Read more

Emergency calls from botched Christa Pike execution released to US media

A series of newly-released calls after the failed execution of US death row inmate Christa Pike reveal emergency services were delayed by first responders’ confusion whether calls were real or a “prank”. The recordings, obtained by the Associated Press, show officials trying to get more information about the incident. “We are trying to find out … Read more

Indian women’s captain Smriti Mandhana gets new role at UNICEF, says ‘every child deserves to dream big’ | Cricket News

UNICEF India on Sunday named Indian women’s cricket captain Smriti Mandhana as its Celebrity Advocate on the occasion of the International Day of the Girl.Through this role, she will promote equal opportunities for girls and support efforts to improve their health, well-being, education and leadership.“I am deeply honoured to join UNICEF India as a Celebrity … Read more

Gold price prediction today: Will gold prices rise? Check October 13, 2026 outlook

Trading the range (buying the dips/selling into rallies) with a suitable and tight stop-loss is advisable presently. Gold price prediction today: Gold prices may rise in the short-term but the upside is likely to be capped, says Praveen Singh, Head Currencies and Commodities, Mirae Asset ShareKhan. Let’s take a look: Gold Performance: On October 12, … Read more

Pink ball in day Tests? Shaun Pollock’s bold idea to tackle bad light sparks debate | Cricket News

L-R: Shaun Pollock; and South African batters at stumps on Day 4 of first Test vs Australia in Durban. Former South Africa all-rounder Shaun Pollock has called for the use of pink balls in traditional daytime Test matches to minimise the loss of playing time due to bad light, reigniting the debate over whether cricket … Read more