Global investors pulled out more than $3 billion in January, following withdrawals of over $18 billion in 2025. (AI image) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Union Budget 2026 has sought to enhance stability in India’s stock market by increasing the investment limits for NRIs. The government is seeking to draw more money from NRIs in the…
Pakistani fans holding a large flag cheer during the match (Photo by AP) NEW DELHI: Some will call it ruckus. Some will call it a mess. Others will simply call it chaos. The words may change, but the situation remains the same. Cricket, once again, finds itself caught between politics, security fears and unfinished business.On…
Filmmaker Manikandan has lauded the upcoming film ‘With Love’, starring Abishan Jeevinth and Anaswara Rajan, calling it ‘breathtaking’ and praising its portrayal of simple emotions. The movie, which explores modern youth and young love, is set for a worldwide release on February 6. Manikandan’s positive review has significantly boosted anticipation for this debut directorial venture….
Mamata Banerjee, CEC Gyanesh Kumar (Images/Agencies) NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday rejected West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee’s allegations against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.ECI sources claimed the Trinamool Congress leader “raised false allegations, misbehaved, thumped the table and left” during a meeting on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of…
The government is considering further dilution of its holding in Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) through a follow-on public offering in the next financial year, as it moves towards meeting minimum public shareholding norms, PTI reported.Financial Services Secretary M Nagaraju said the process will be gradual and linked to market conditions, with the Department of Investment…
FanCode has been awarded the broadcast rights for the upcoming 2025-26 ISL season with KPS Studios bagging the production rights. A total of seven parties had shown interest. FanCode’s overall bid of Rs 8.62 covers linear TV and digital streaming broadcasts. The truncated season gets underway on February 14 – after a five month delay….
Kamal Haasan congratulated Amjad Ali Khan and the Dalai Lama. The Dalai Lama received a Grammy for his album ‘Meditations’. Haasan noted that words give meaning to music. He praised the Dalai Lama as a great thought leader and artist. The award recognizes the Dalai Lama’s work for peace and compassion. Haasan’s message highlighted the…
CM Mamata Banerjee NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday strongly criticised Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, calling him “arrogant” and a “liar” after meeting him at the Election Commission headquarters in Delhi. The sharp remarks came amid the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal, which…
Representative image (AI generated) Realty sector leaders have termed Union Budget 2026-27 as infrastructure-led and growth-oriented, saying higher capital expenditure, asset monetisation and risk-sharing mechanisms could accelerate project execution, improve financing access and support long-term demand. Industry executives said the government’s decision to raise capital expenditure and introduce financing support tools signals policy continuity around…
Mustafizur Rahman (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former ICC Head of Communications Sami-ul-Hasan Burney has criticised the BCCI’s handling of Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman’s exit from the IPL, saying the Indian board could have prevented the current T20 World Cup turmoil with a more measured approach.Rahman’s release from his Kolkata Knight Riders contract set off a…
