Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday cited India’s strong growth and sovereign rating upgrades to counter claims that the country was a “dead economy”, telling the Lok Sabha that such upgrades would not have been possible if the economy were weak, PTI reported.Responding to Opposition members who sought the government’s reaction to US President Donald…
Mitchell Starc of Australia (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) Mitchell Starc etched his name into the record books with a remarkable all-round performance as Australia sealed the Ashes in emphatic fashion, defeating England by 82 runs at the Adelaide Oval to take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series. The left-arm fast bowler capped…
MS Dhoni made his international debut on this day in 2004 against Bangladesh (Photo by ICC) NEW DELHI: On this day in 2004, Indian cricket welcomed a name that went on to change the game’s history forever. Mahendra Singh Dhoni made his international debut for India in an ODI against Bangladesh in Chittagong. At the…
Indian author Kiran Desai (File photo) LONDON: Booker Prize -winning Indian author Kiran Desai is a favorite to win the coveted fiction trophy for a second time with her first novel in two decades. “The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny” is on a US-dominated six-book shortlist announced Tuesday by a judging panel that includes Irish…
Bollywood actor Sunny Deol has made his first public appearance days after suffering a major personal loss. The actor’s father, veteran star Dharmendra, passed away on November 24 in Mumbai. The loss left Sunny and his family deeply affected.Despite the tragedy, Sunny Deol returned to Mumbai to fulfil his professional commitment. He was seen at…
Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump (R) The Donald Trump-led US administration on Wednesday imposed sanctions on Russia’s two largest oil producers, Rosneft and Lukoil, intensifying pressure on the Kremlin to end its war in Ukraine. The move marks one of Washington’s largest-ever sanctions packages against Moscow, announced after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent accused Vladimir Putin…
India’s Ravindra Jadeja (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi) India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja achieved a remarkable milestone at Eden Gardens in Kolkata by crossing 4,000 runs in Test cricket during the first Test against South Africa. He became the fourth cricketer in history to accomplish the dual feat of scoring 4,000 runs and taking 300 wickets in Test…
After spending ten years carving out a space in the film industry, Taapsee Pannu sees her role in ‘Dunki’ as a well-earned breakthrough. She admits that landing such large-scale commercial projects isn’t easy for actors with her trajectory, but believes her earlier, offbeat choices slowly reshaped how the industry sees her—transforming her into a credible…
AI image used for representative purposes Following improved India-China relations, the authorities, including the International Financial Services Centre Authority (IFSCA), are evaluating a banking sector proposal to enable International Banking Units at Gujarat International Finance Tec City (GIFT City) to conduct transactions in offshore renminbi (CNH).GIFT City operates as a global financial services hub, serving…
Dileep’s latest film, ‘Bha. Bha. Ba.’, experienced a steady hold on its third day, collecting Rs 3.25 crore net. After an initial drop, the film’s Day 3 earnings nearly matched Day 2. Globally, the movie has amassed Rs 27.80 crore, with overseas markets contributing significantly. The film’s performance is being closely watched. Dileep’s latest Malayalam…
