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Govt slashes excise duty on petrol to Rs 3/litre, exempts diesel to shield consumers from global crude price rise

New Delhi, March 27 -- The government has slashed excise duty on petrol to Rs 3 a litre and exempted diesel from the duty as it seeks to shield consumers from the impact of rising global crude prices ... Read More


2nd phase of IPL to be held from Apr 13

India, March 27 -- The second phase of the IPL 2026 will begin on April 13 and conclude on May 24, the BCCI announced on Thursday while releasing the full fixtures of the league phase. The first phase... Read More


RCB, RR prices triggered early Diwali in IPL

India, March 27 -- Before umpires call 'play' the surround noise this time is at an amazing level. The RR and RCB sales have ignited the event with a huge bang, catching the attention of fans, sponsor... Read More


'After 2-year lay-off, Mayank needs to ease into rhythm'

Lucknow, March 27 -- Dealing with a problem of plenty is a challenge Bharat Arun, the former India bowling coach, is looking forward to at Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). He has one of the best fast bowli... Read More


Impact Player rule discussed in IPL captains' meeting with BCCI

MUMBAI, March 27 -- In the IPL captains' meeting at BCCI headquarters in Mumbai, the Impact Player rule turned out to be one of the main points of discussion with some captains expressing reservations... Read More


How the role of batting anchors evolved with changing demands

Kolkata, March 27 -- There comes a moment, early in most IPL innings now, when the past feels very far away. It might come in the second over, when a length ball is nonchalantly muscled over extra cov... Read More


Lucknow to host five matches in second phase of IPL

NEW DELHI, March 27 -- The second phase of the IPL 2026 will begin on April 13 and conclude on May 24, the Board of Control for Cricket in India announced on Thursday while releasing the full fixtures... Read More


With 200 in sight, Bhuvi continues to make an impact

LUCKNOW, March 27 -- Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been one of the most dependable fast bowlers in IPL history, and his record since his 2011 debut reflects both skill and longevity. With 198 wickets in the l... Read More


Give 4 VIP tickets per MLA for IPL matches: Speaker to govt

BENGALURU, March 27 -- The Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly UT Khader on Thursday directed the state government to ensure that every MLA is provided with at least four VIP tickets for Ind... Read More


Mayank to meet Vansh in men's singles final

LUCKNOW, March 27 -- Top seeded Mayank Sharma and Vansh Bisht both from Delhi marched into the singles final of the Swarup Agarwal Memorial AITA Men's Prize Money Tennis Tournament here on Thursday. I... Read More