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Budget boosts sentiment in hospitality stocks. Cricket World Cup in focus

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- The Union Budget 2026-27 put the spotlight on the tourism and hospitality sector. The finance minister proposed measures to strengthen the tourism ecosystem, with focus on medical... Read More


"I'm optimistic that we're going to win T20 WC": BCCI VP after India's 46-run win against New Zealand

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb. 1 -- The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajeev Shukla hailed the Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) for the organisation of the India vs New Zealand... Read More


Arshdeep Singh named 'Impact Player' after New Zealand series

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb. 1 -- India pacer Arshdeep Singh was named Impact Player of the Series following the conclusion of the five-match T20I series against New Zealand, as the Board of Control for C... Read More


Carlos Alcaraz becomes youngest to achieve career Grand Slam, defeats Novak Djokovic to win maiden Australian Open

India, Feb. 1 -- Carlos Alcaraz, 22, won his maiden Australian Open on Sunday after he defeated Novak Djokovic in the men's singles final at the Rod Laver Arena. The Spaniard dropped the first set, bu... Read More


Records tumble in Thiruvananthapuram T20I as Arshdeep registers most expensive fifer

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb. 1 -- India produced a batting masterclass to post 271 for 5 in the fifth T20I against New Zealand, marking their third-highest total in T20 Internationals and setting several ... Read More


"God knows what happens tomorrow": Novak Djokovic's cryptic response after loss in Australian Open final

Melbourne, Feb. 1 -- After facing defeat against Carlos Alcaraz in the Australian Open 2026 final on Sunday, Djokovic gave a cryptic response about his future plans. The 22-year old Alcaraz defeated ... Read More


"Out of luck, it seems" says Shashi Tharoor on Sanju Samson's poor form; lauds Ishan Kishan's 43-ball 103

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb. 1 -- Congress MP Shashi Tharoor noted that the Indian batter Sanju Samson is out of luck after the right-hander faced another setback, scoring just 6 runs in the high-scoring ... Read More


"Why do we want to play against them?": Imran Masood after Pakistan boycotts ICC T20 match

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Congress MP Imran Masood said on Sunday that India should have refused to play Pakistan in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 in the first place, saying the BCCI should not "comprom... Read More


PCB readies contingency plan if T20 World Cup pullout goes through, Mohsin Naqvi to launch domestic tournament: Report

India, Feb. 1 -- The D-Day is here. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will make it official on Monday whether they will travel to Sri Lanka for the T20 World Cup. Ever since Bangladesh was replaced by ... Read More


Sanju Samson for Shubman Gill: India's actual gains from the move despite consistent flops

India, Feb. 1 -- India didn't drop Shubman Gill for Sanju Samson just to play faster. They did it to change what an Indian powerplay can be: less insurance, more immediate damage. The New Zealand seri... Read More