Budget 2026 also strengthens India’s attractiveness through its broader posture on foreign investment and cross-border financial integration. (AI image) By Radhika Saigal and Manoj MarwahUnion Budget 2026 propels India towards building a stable, scalable and globally competitive financial ecosystem that encourages global financial institutions to evaluate India not only as a growth market but also…
Zimbabwe’s Brendan Taylor (AP Photo) Zimbabwe’s campaign at the ongoing global showpiece suffered a major setback after veteran wicketkeeper-batter Brendan Taylor was ruled out of the tournament following an injury picked up earlier this week. The experienced campaigner had limped off during the group-stage clash against Oman on February 9, where Zimbabwe secured an eight-wicket…
In a surprising twist, actor Rajpal Yadav, facing legal troubles with a Rs 9 crore cheque bounce case, has garnered support from Anuj Chaudhary, a former wrestler and UP police official. Chaudhary generously donated Rs 51,000 from his earnings, emphasizing the importance of supporting those who spread joy, even in tough times. Rajpal Yadav is…
NEW DELHI: Even as Delhi reports relatively strong medical certification of deaths, the national picture remains stark — only 22% of registered deaths in India were medically certified in 2023, exposing a serious gap in how the country tracks disease trends and plans health policy.The concern was flagged at a two-day National Symposium on Strengthening…
Tech shares continued to trade in red on Friday, extending losses as fears of disruption from artificial intelligence and fading hopes of an early interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve continued to weigh down investor sentiment. At 9:50 am, the Nifty IT index slumped 4.59%, or 1,520 points, to trade at 31,639, reflecting…
File photo of Rajasthan Royals’ Riyan Parag. (AP Photo) New Delhi: India all-rounder Riyan Parag is all set to be named as the new Rajasthan Royals captain at 4pm today. While options included Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel and even the experienced Ravindra Jadeja, the think tank favoured Parag, who has been with the franchise since…
The crème de la crème of Hollywood’s artists and actors have increasingly expressed concerns over how artificial intelligence poses a significant risk to their craft and livelihood and even to the very core of what it means to be creative as humans. This has been particularly visible through strikes and other lawsuits, as actresses Scarlett…
NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu government on Friday credited Rs 3,000 in advance to 1.31 crore women beneficiaries, along with an additional Rs 2,000 as a “summer special package” under the Kalaignar Women’s Rights Scheme ahead of the assembly elections.In a social media post on X, Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin Rs 3,000 amount was…
MUMBAI: HUL has acquired the remaining 49% stake in D2C brand Oziva for Rs 824 crore, making it a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company. HUL bought an initial 51% majority stake in the brand in Dec 2022.Oziva, a plant-based, clean-label consumer wellness brand which focuses on spaces such as lifestyle protein and hair & beauty…
Australia: Mitchell Marsh (c), Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis, Cameron Green, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Glenn Maxwell, Matthew Renshaw, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa, Steve Smith (cover for Mitchell Marsh). Zimbabwe: Sikandar Raza (c), Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Graeme Cremer, Bradley Evans, Clive Madande, Tinotenda Maposa, Tadiwanashe…
