MUMBAI: Real estate, infrastructure, and corporate sectors are set to gain wider access to overseas funding with RBI overhauling external commercial borrowing (ECB) rules, sharply expanding the pool of eligible borrowers and clarifying permissible uses under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 framework.The amended regulations shift the ECB regime from a restricted, sector-based eligibility model…
Bhupesh Baghel (PTI image) NEW DELHI: Former Chhattisgarh chief minister and senior Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel on Monday said he was denied permission by the Centre to meet his son, Chaitanya Baghel, who is currently in jail.He alleged that his son’s imprisonment was politically motivated and expressed frustration over being barred from a family visit…
Tilak Varma of India (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images) Tilak Varma, who played a crucial role in India’s Asia Cup 2025 triumph, revealed for the first time that he faced a serious health scare in 2022. The 22-year-old left-handed batter disclosed that he had been diagnosed with rhabdomyolysis, a rare condition that occurs when muscles…
NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Friday issued notices to Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, along with five others, on a plea filed by the Enforcement Directorate seeking a stay on a trial court order in the National Herald money laundering case. The court has listed the matter for hearing on March…
After the uproar over Kolkata’s deteriorating pitch, batting coach Kotak expressed his shock regarding the extreme turn of the surface, noting that the team had envisioned a more standard track. He addressed Gambhir’s earlier comments, particularly the challenges posed by inconsistent bounce. After Gambhir says Kolkata pitch was exactly what the team wanted, batting coach…
Team India mimic celebrate winning the Asia Cup (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) New Delhi: The Indian cricket team may not have received the trophy for winning the Asia Cup last month, but hosting the tournament will add net surplus revenue of over Rs 100 crore to the Indian cricket board’s (BCCI) coffers. According to BCCI’s annual…
Aneet Padda, the Bollywood star shining bright after ‘Saiyaara,’ has been pursuing acting since she was 17. As the camera flashes have been new to her, the actress recalled being extremely nervous about the uncertainty and overwhelming feeling after being surrounded by ‘big people’ and contract negotiations. Aneet Padda was nervous managing college and acting…
Actress Tisca Chopra is mourning the passing of her mother, Pammi Arora. Arora, a beloved teacher, passed away on March 7. Chopra shared a heartfelt tribute, highlighting her mother’s ‘Mitti Pao’ philosophy of letting go of troubles. She remembered her mother’s kindness, humor, and creative spirit. Arora’s influence on Chopra’s life and career was significant….
Rupee slips 25 paise to an all-time intraday low of 88.53 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday, as concerns over enhanced US tariffs on Indian goods and the new $100,000 H-1B visa fee weighed on investor sentiment.Forex traders said that global risk aversion and trade policy uncertainty further exacerbated the rupee’s decline.At…
Namibia captain Gerhard Erasmus. (Photo/TimesofIndia.com) NEW DELHI: In less than 24 hours, three Associate teams came close to springing an upset in the ongoing T20 World Cup. The Netherlands, the USA, and Nepal had victories in their grasp before they slipped away due to dropped catches and individual brilliance from the leading superstars of the…
