
It’s a test of character for us: Dhoni
M.S. Dhoni said that the remainder of the five-match Test series will be a ‘test of character’ for his squad. “The first Test was a draw and then we won the second and England won here. Now, we have two more Tests to go. It’s a test of character for us, because we have not played a... read more »

Senate blocks aid to Israel
In the end, the Senate couldn’t even agree to deliver emergency aid to one of the United States’ closest allies. A last-ditch effort to deliver aid to Israel during its war with Hamas died on the Senate floor, as Republicans blocked the proposal over concerns that it would increase the... read more »

Sensex tumbles over 187 points on capital outflows, global cues
Extending losses for the second straight session, the benchmark BSE Sensex plunged over 187 points in early trade on Friday on increased capital outflows amidst a weak global trend. The 30-share barometer, which had lost 192.45 points in the previous session, fell by 187.69 points, or 0.72 per... read more »

Petrol prices cut; diesel gets costlier
Petrol price was on Thursday cut by Rs. 1.09 per litre, the second reduction in three-and-half-months, while diesel rates were hiked by 56 paise a litre. The revisions will be effective midnight on Thursday, Indian Oil Corp, the nation’s largest oil firm, announced. Petrol in Delhi will cost Rs.... read more »