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Sports Business: RCB overtake CSK as most valuable IPL team; league’s brand value grows to $18.5b

Houlihan Lokey’s study reveals the IPL’s brand value surged to US$18.5 billion, a 12.9% increase, with Royal Challengers Bengaluru becoming the most valuable franchise at US$269 million after their title win. Sponsorship deals and viewership numbers have also reached new heights, exemplified by the BCCI’s associate-sponsor slots sale and Tata Group’s title sponsorship extension.

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Yash Dayal accused of sexual exploitation, physical violence; FIR registered

Indian cricketer Yash Dayal faces serious allegations from a Ghaziabad woman, including sexual exploitation, physical violence, and cheating under false pretenses of marriage. Booked under Section 69 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Dayal is accused of a five-year-long deception. The complainant claims Dayal introduced her to his family, deepening her trust, before subjecting her to abuse and financial exploitation.

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IND vs ENG: Dinesh Karthik reveals conversation with Virat Kohli, likens him with Gill

Dinesh Karthik revealed a conversation with Virat Kohli where Kohli stated that Test captaincy brought out his best batting. Karthik drew a parallel with Shubman Gill, who expressed a similar sentiment about prioritizing the team’s needs over individual performance after becoming captain. Karthik believes Gill’s captaincy mindset, combined with his skill and technique, positions him for success.

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IND vs ENG Test: Shubman Gill’s India rediscover the swagger

India defeated England at Edgbaston. Captain Shubman Gill challenged England’s ‘Bazball’ strategy. Gill expressed confidence in his team. He highlighted their adaptability. Ben Stokes admitted the pitch favored India. Gill’s leadership and India’s resilience were key. The victory shifted the series’ momentum. India aims to maintain this advantage. The upcoming Lord’s Test is highly anticipated.

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‘Cricket not as intimidating as the Centre Court’: Virat Kohli on Wimbledon experience

Virat Kohli, attending Wimbledon, expressed that playing cricket, even in packed stadiums, is less intimidating than competing on Wimbledon’s Centre Court. He highlighted the immense pressure tennis players face, especially in crucial matches and praised their composure, fitness, and mental fortitude. Kohli drew parallels to the India-Pakistan World Cup games, acknowledging the intense pressure in both sports.

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Kerala govt seeks $1.1 billion in compensation from MSC over oil spill

[ad_1] A man shows plastic pellets, that have been washing ashore ever since a Liberian-flagged container ship MSC ELSA 3 sank off the Kerala coast. | Photo Credit: – Kerala has sued Swiss-based Mediterranean Shipping Company and sought $1.1 billion in compensation after one of its container vessels sank and leaked fuel into the Arabian Sea in May. The high

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Samsung acquires US-based health tech company Xealth

[ad_1] The South Korean company did not disclose the value of the transaction [File] | Photo Credit: REUTERS Samsung Electronics said on Tuesday it had signed an agreement to acquire Xealth, a U.S.-based healthcare platform, as part of its efforts to expand its mobile healthcare services business. The South Korean company did not disclose the value of the transaction. Samsung

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How Trump’s trade war is upending the global economy

[ad_1] U.S. President Donald Trump reacts next to a portrait of former U.S. President Ronald Reagan during a press conference in the Oval office | Photo Credit: NATHAN HOWARD February 1 – Trump imposes 25% tariffs on Mexican and most Canadian imports and 10% on goods from China, demanding they curb the flow of fentanyl and illegal immigrants into the

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India-US trade deal: India targetting July 8 deadline but can extend to August 1 if deal specifics don’t suit

[ad_1] Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Reuters The August 1 deadline for U.S. tariffs is for countries that have received letters from U.S. President Donald Trump, and so India is still operating under the July 8 deadline, according to Indian government sources, who added that a mini deal with the US could be announced “in a

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Varun Aaron says, ‘have not mustered up those numbers in a whole series…Shubman Gill has done it in just four innings,’ comparing to other greats | Cricket News

[ad_1] There were questions raised about Shubman Gill when he took over the leadership from Rohit Sharma. Not only just about his captaincy, but his record in England was quite average with the bat. However, two games into the series, the entire narrative has changed as the young Indian skipper scored three centuries from four innings and also after losing

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Tearful Grigor Dimitrov retires hurt while 2 sets up vs Jannik Sinner; Wimbledon is 5th straight Grand Slam Bulgarian has quit injured now | Tennis News

[ad_1] Grigor Dimitrov’s wretched luck in Grand Slams continued as for the fifth time in as many Majors, the Bulgarian was forced to retire mid-way through a game due to an injury. The one at the ongoing Wimbledon — a pectoral injury — was perhaps the most painful one for Dimitrov, he was leading by two sets (6-3, 7-5, 2-2)

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Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw’s father dies at 81

[ad_1] Daulal Vaishnaw, father of Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw passed away today morning, July 8, at AIIMS Jodhpur due to critically ill for the past few days. He was 81 years old. In an official statement, AIIMS Jodhpur said, “It is with profound sorrow that we inform you of the demise of Hon’ble Railway Minister’s father, Shri Daulal Vaishnaw, today

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When, Where and How to Watch?

[ad_1] Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh (SL vs BAN) 3rd ODI Live Cricket Score Streaming Online: With the fate of the series on the line after both teams won one game each, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh face off in the third and final One-Day International at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on today. Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh follow live score: Watch

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‘Asli kahaani yeh hai’: Irfan Pathan explains with video analysis why Akash Deep’s wicket-taking delivery to Joe Root was not a no ball | Cricket News

[ad_1] There has been plenty of chatter about the ball from Akash Deep that sent Joe Root packing in the second India vs England Test at Edgbaston. Root was dismissed for just six runs in the second innings with the game on the line. Root’s dismissal meant that England were left in dire straits, slumping to 50/3. England ended up

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Earthquake in Assam: Quake of magnitude 4.1 hits Karbi Anglong district

[ad_1] Earthquake in Assam: An earthquake measuring 4.1 on the Richter scale struck Karbi Anglong district in Assam on Tuesday morning, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) reported. According to the NCS, the tremor occurred at 9:22 am IST, at a depth of 25 km, with its epicentre located at 26.51°N latitude and 93.15°E longitude. Image: Representational From Pixabay [ad_2] Source

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Geoff Boycott slams England: Zak Crawley was ‘awful’, ‘can’t get better’ and Woakes is ‘past his sell-by-date’ | Cricket News

[ad_1] Geoffrey Boycott fired England, and in particular, their opener Zak Crawley and new-ball bowler Chris Woakes. So miffed was Boycott with Crawley that he wrote that “don’t think he can change or get better’ and also noted that the 36-year old Woakes is past his expiry date as a bowler. “I don’t think he can change or get better.

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Markets trade marginally higher after muted start

[ad_1] Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty were trading marginally higher in the morning trade on Tuesday after a weak beginning as investors stayed on the sidelines ahead of the formal announcement of a trade deal with the U.S. Rally in Asian markets and fresh foreign fund inflows also helped markets recover the early lost ground, analysts said. After a

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Vishy Anand grades Gukesh after Norway Chess: ‘He deserved a D, but I’ll give him a B… he got a lot of answers correct’ | Chess News

[ad_1] The youngest world champion in history, Gukesh Dommaraju, has had an interesting few months after ascending to the world champion’s throne last December by defeating Ding Liren. The 18-year-old almost won the prestigious Tata Steel chess event in Wijk aan Zee before losing to Praggnanandhaa in a tie-break in what was his first tournament as the reigning world champion

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Rupee rises 22 paise to 85.72 against U.S. dollar in early trade

[ad_1] The rupee rose 22 paise to 85.72 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on the back of fall in global crude oil prices and a weaker greenback. FII inflows and a positive domestic equity market further boosted the local unit, according to forex traders. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 85.75 against the US dollar

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Adani Power completes acquisition of Vidarbha Industries Power Ltd, aims for 30,670 MW capacity by 2030

[ad_1] Image used for representation purpose only,. | Photo Credit: Dado Ruvic Adani Power Ltd. (APL) has completed the acquisition and resolution plan implementation of Vidarbha Industries Power Ltd. (VIPL) for INR 4,000 crore, according to a release issued by the company on Tuesday (July 8,. 2025) morning. VIPL operates a 2×300 MW coal-fired power plant in Butibori, Nagpur district,

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Apple’s top AI executive Ruoming Pang leaves for Meta: Report

[ad_1] Meta invested in Scale AI in a deal that valued the data-labeling startup at $29 billion and brought in its 28-year-old CEO Wang [File] | Photo Credit: REUTERS Apple’s top executive in charge of artificial intelligence models, Ruoming Pang, is leaving the company for Meta Platforms, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citing people with knowledge of the matter. Pang,

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