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NEW DELHI: Former India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin has raised eyebrows over the selection of pacer Harshit Rana across all formats, expressing doubts about his batting ability at number eight while acknowledging the bowler’s ‘X-Factor’. Rana has been named in India’s ODI and T20I squads for the upcoming white-ball series in Australia, starting October 19.Go Beyond…
NEW DELHI: Former India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin has raised eyebrows over the selection of pacer Harshit Rana across all formats, expressing doubts about his batting ability at number eight while acknowledging the bowler’s ‘X-Factor’. Rana has been named in India’s ODI and T20I squads for the upcoming white-ball series in Australia, starting October 19.Go Beyond…
Round 2 of the 2025–26 Saudi Pro League starts tomorrow. Fans in India can tune in on FanCode, while those in the GCC can follow on Thmanyah/Image: File When Cristiano Ronaldo joined Al Nassr, he declared that the Saudi Pro League (SPL) would soon rank among the world’s top five football leagues. What sounded like…
Mitchell Starc of Australia celebrates with Pat Cummins (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images) Australian cricket captain Pat Cummins, currently recovering from a lower back injury, remains optimistic about making an impact in the upcoming Ashes series despite not being cleared to resume bowling, according to teammate Mitchell Starc. While Cummins is set to miss the…
Electric vehicles in India will soon be required to make more noise. Literally. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has proposed rules that make it mandatory for all EVs, including passenger cars, buses, and trucks, to be fitted with Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Systems (AVAS) in the coming years.According to the draft notification, new EV…
Indian EV maker Omega Seiki Mobility has expanded its electric vehicle with the launch of Swayamgati: the world’s first commercially available autonomous electric three-wheeler. The passenger variant has been priced at Rs 4 lakh, while a cargo version will follow soon at Rs 4.15 lakh. Bookings for the vehicle have opened with immediate effect.The new…
Starting November 15, 2025, the toll collection system on highways will see a major overhaul as the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is set to implement a revised fee structure across all National Highways. The update aims to boost the use of digital payments, reduce congestion at toll plazas, and promote transparency in toll…
Skoda Auto has officially commenced the bookings for the Octavia RS in India at a token amount of Rs 2.5 lakh. This marks the highly anticipated return of the Octavia RS, a model that first made waves in India back in 2004 as the country’s first turbo-petrol passenger car.The latest Octavia RS will be offered…
Volkswagen is set to utilise Xpeng’s autonomous driving technology, XNGP, into its upcoming electric vehicles for the Chinese market starting in 2026. The first model to feature this system will be a mid-size SUV jointly developed by Volkswagen and Xpeng, according to a report by CarNewsChina.Initially, Volkswagen’s local software division, Cariad China, was leading the…
TVS Motor Company has expanded the Raider 125 lineup with the launch of new dual-disc variants, priced at Rs 93,800 for the SXC DD and Rs 95,600 for the TFT DD, ex-showroom. The model will reach TVS Motor Company dealerships across the country later this month. Here’s a quick look at what’s new. 2025 TVS…