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Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel, right, and coach Hemang Badani during the IPL T20 match against Chennai Super Kings at the Arun Jaitley cricket stadium in New Delhi on May 05, 2026. | Photo Credit: R.V. MOORTHY Comfort has eluded Delhi Capitals at home in IPL’s 19th edition. The Axar Patel-led franchise has won just one out of five matches at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. On its visits to other venues, it has fared much better, notching up three wins in five games.Contributing to the travails at home has been the large deviation in the nature of surfaces, hindering DC…

Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade on Wednesday (May 6, 2026) following a drop in crude oil prices after U.S. President Donald Trump claimed progress in negotiations with Iran toward an agreement to end the war.A positive trend in global markets also aided the rally in domestic stocks.The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 657.22 points to 77,675.01 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty rallied 218 points to 24,250.85.From the 30-Sensex firms, InterGlobe Aviation, Mahindra & Mahindra, Trent, Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv and Tech Mahindra were among the major winners.Larsen & Toubro, Hindustan Unilever, NTPC and…

The MT Desert Kite tanker carrying Russian oil seen at Narara Marine National Park in the Arabian Sea, Gujarat, on March 11 , 2026. Image for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: Reuters The West Asia crisis and the resultant supply constraints have meant that not only has Russia’s share in India’s oil imports jumped once again, but this time India is paying a substantial premium for Russian oil rather than the discount it was earlier enjoying. West Asia conflict LIVE updates – May 6An analysis by The Hindu of the latest data from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry shows…

Merchandise exports grew 0.93% to $441.78 billion in the last fiscal year from $437.70 billion in 2024-25, the data showed. File photo for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: The Hindu The country’s goods and services exports rose 4.6% to an all-time high of $863.11 billion during 2025-26, up from $825.26 billion in 2024-25, despite global economic uncertainties, according to revised commerce ministry data.Merchandise exports grew 0.93% to $441.78 billion in the last fiscal year from $437.70 billion in 2024-25, the data showed.”Despite global uncertainties and challenges in goods trade, India’s merchandise exports maintained its upward trajectory, contributing significantly to…

The decision is similar to what transpired last year, when the IPL 2025 final was moved out of Kolkata, home of the then-reigning champion Kolkata Knight Riders, to the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. File picture of fans outside the Ahmedabad stadium before the 2025 final | Photo Credit: Getty Images The IPL 2026 final has been moved from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad, it was announced on Wednesday (May 6, 2026). Dharamshala will host Qualifier 1, and New Chandigarh will host the Eliminator and Qualifier 2, leaving Bengaluru completely out of the mix in the playoff schedule. Published – May 06, 2026…

Rupee appreciated by 23 paise against the U.S. dollar. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu The rupee appreciated by 23 paise to 94.95 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Wednesday (May 6, 2026) as Brent crude prices retreated from their elevated level after U.S. President Donald Trump hinted at a possible deal with Iran.Forex traders said oil prices fell to $108 per barrel, as signs of easing geopolitical tensions in West Asia offset the lingering supply concerns. Published – May 06, 2026 10:53 am IST Source link

Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Daniel Vettori. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu Nitish Kumar’s absence against Kolkata Knight Riders forced the Sunrisers Hyderabad into an unsuccessful middle-order reshuffle. However, Daniel Vettori’s side is set for a timely boost with the return of the all-rounder, who appeared in fine touch during Tuesday’s training session.“Every team has that player who makes selection quite straightforward. Against KKR, we picked Smaran as we needed a batter and then had to manoeuvre around for another seamer. Nitish, much like a Marco Jansen or Marcus Stoinis, offers balance and makes my life a lot easier,” Vettori said ahead of SRH’s clash against the Punjab Kings. Published – May…

Rohit and Rickelton added 143 for the opening wicket against LSG. | Photo Credit: The Hindu The return of Rohit Sharma proved decisive as Mumbai Indians bounced back in IPL 2026 after a string of defeats to keep its playoff hopes alive.Rohit, returning after three weeks out due to a hamstring injury, struck form immediately. He built a 143-run opening partnership with Ryan Rickelton to set the tone for Mumbai Indians’ run chase against Lucknow Super Giants at the Wankhede Stadium on Monday. Published – May 06, 2026 03:25 am IST Source link

Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Travis Head, left, and Punjab Kings’ Xavier Bartlett, centre, and Cooper Connolly, second left, interact during a practice session, on May 5, 2026, ahead of IPL T20 match between the two teams at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. | Photo Credit: Nagara Gopal Two sides, both jolted out of rhythm just when they seemed unstoppable, now collide in a high-stakes showdown as Sunrisers Hyderabad locks horns with Punjab Kings at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.The hosts were riding a wave of confidence, stringing together five consecutive victories before Kolkata Knight Riders stormed their fortress and snapped their momentum over the…

Innocent bystanders — in the case of the current IPL, an elderly fan — being struck by the ball is one of sport’s least desirable sights. Someone watching from the sidelines suddenly becomes part of the action, the dividing line having disappeared. It is worrying. Luckily the fan who was injured in New Chandigarh during a match last week seems all right. Unsurprisingly, questions are being asked about spectator safety in our stadiums.But that is only one aspect. There are larger issues regarding the spectator experience in Indian stadiums where people have been refused entry for wearing a black shirt or had…