India better placed to tackle West Asia war impact: Agencies

NEW DELHI: The Indian economy is seen to be relatively better placed to face the impact of the West Asia crisis, two global agencies said on Tuesday.The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) latest World Economic Outlook revised upwards India’s growth projection for the current fiscal year to 6.5%, against 6.2% estimated earlier, citing the strong momentum…

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‘A black day for this country’: IFTDA chief Ashoke Pandit condemns India-Pakistan cricket match – Report |

With the India vs Pakistan cricket match only a few hours away, fans are divided over whether they should enjoy or boycott the sports tournament. This is the first international cricket match since the Pehalgam attack and Operation Sindoor. Amid this debate and India-Pak’s strained relationship, Indian Film and Television Directors’ Association (IFTDA) president Ashoke…

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How Ajit Agarkar let Indian cricket down, one talented player at a time | Cricket News

India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir (L) and Ajit Agarkar (R), chairperson of the Senior Men’s Selection Committee, talk during a practice session. (AP) Hardik Pandya, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan, Sarfaraz Khan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Rinku Singh, Sanju Samson, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Mohammed Shami… More could make this unfortunate list but for now these would suffice to…

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Uttarakhand CM Dhami inaugurates Rs 147 crore development projects in Haldwani | India News

where he inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 40 development projects worth ₹147.28 crore. HALDWANI(UTTARAKHAND): Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday participated in a programme at Sushila Tiwari Government Medical College, Haldwani, where he inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 40 development projects worth Rs 147.28 crore. According to the release,…

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Ranbir Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra, Imran Khan, Vidya Balan were early choices for ‘Hasee Toh Phasee’, reveals director | Hindi Movie News

Ranbir Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra, Imran Khan and Vidya Balan were once considered for ‘Hasee Toh Phasee’, with Sidharth Malhotra and Parineeti Chopra eventually locking the leads; the 2014 rom‑com, now a cult favourite, returns to theatres on March 6, 2026, after slowly gaining appreciation through streaming and repeat viewings. Nearly a decade after its original…

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Dalal Street top movers: Reliance, Airtel lead gains; 7 of top-10 firms add Rs 1.28 lakh crore in valuation

Seven of India’s top-10 most valued companies added Rs 1,28,281.52 crore in market capitalisation last week, with Reliance Industries and Bharti Airtel emerging as the biggest contributors, tracking gains in broader equities, PTI reported.The BSE benchmark rose 669.14 points, or 0.79 per cent, during the week. Reliance, Airtel top weekly gains The market valuation of…

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‘Padmaavat’ protests: Court refuses to permit Gujarat govt to withdraw case against 19 Karni Sena activists | India News

Gujarat govt’s plea rejected AHMEDABAD: A sessions court refused to permit Gujarat govt to withdraw a criminal case against 19 Karni Sena activists, who were booked for vandalising a mall, torching vehicles and damaging property during their protest against the release of the film ‘Padmavat’ in 2018. The court said the alleged offence was committed…

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Official! Ahmedabad to host 2030 Commonwealth Games; gets seal of approval at CGF General Assembly | More sports News

The 2030 Commonwealth Games will be hosted in Ahmedabad! (Agencies) Ahmedabad will host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) The 2030 Commonwealth Games will be hosted in Ahmedabad! (Agencies) Ahmedabad will host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) The 2030 Commonwealth Games will be hosted in Ahmedabad! (Agencies) New…

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‘India reliable’: PM woos global investors at chip plant launch | India News

AHMEDABAD: Amid intensifying geopolitical conflicts and trade tensions, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a strong pitch on Saturday for India as a preferred investment destination. “India is capable, India is competitive, and India is committed. Today, India has only one message for investors worldwide: India is ready, India is reliable, and India will deliver,” Modi…

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