Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran (File photo) NEW DELHI: Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran on Tuesday clarified that India is not participating in any initiative to create an alternative to the US dollar, confirming that no such plans are under consideration. Speaking at an AIMA event, he highlighted India’s economic resilience…
NEW DELHI: The Madras high court dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking directions to the Election Commission of India (ECI) to clarify leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi’s “vote chori” (vote theft) allegations, terming the plea “completely misconceived.”“The petition is vague, devoid of material particulars, lacks substantive evidence, and founded solely on political claims and…
Otávio breaks silence on Al Nassr exit as Cristiano Ronaldo ex-teammate makes emotional farewell (Image via Getty) Otávio left Al-Nassr in September 2025. The Portuguese midfielder signed with Al-Qadsiah on a two-year deal. At Al-Nassr, he played 72 games with Cristiano Ronaldo. They won 51 matches and linked up for six goals. In total, they…
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the construction of a 4-lane greenfield access-controlled Mokama–Munger section of the Buxar–Bhagalpur high-speed corridor in Bihar. The project will be taken up on Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM), covering 82.4 km at a total capital cost of Rs 4,447.38 crore, the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways…
NEW DELHI: US Ambassador to Nato Matthew Whitaker on Tuesday claimed that Russia’s military operations in Ukraine are being financed through oil sales to countries including India, China and Brazil. Speaking to Fox News, Whitaker urged for additional sanctions and tariffs on these nations to increase economic pressure on Moscow.He said Russia’s economy is showing…
India head coach Gautam Gambhir and Jasprit Bumrah (Ben Whitley/PA via AP) As India gear up to face the UAE in their Asia Cup 2025 opener on Wednesday, the spotlight has fallen on Jasprit Bumrah’s return. The pace spearhead is likely to feature after sitting out the final two Tests in England, but his selection…
Union Minister Ashwini revealing Cabinet decisions NEW DELHI: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday approved the doubling of the Bhagalpur–Dumka–Rampurhat railway line, covering a distance of 177 km across Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal. The project is estimated to cost approximately Rs 3,169 crore. “The enhanced line…
Javed Akhtar and Shabana Azmi fell in love while he was married to Honey Irani and had two children – Farhan and Zoya Akhtar. However, Honey and Akhtar were not separated because of that. They were living separately for a while and their divorce got finalised in 1985. Earlier in an interview, Javed Akhtar had…
Indian animation is experiencing a resurgence, marked by the success of ‘Mahavatar Narsimha,’ which has revitalized the industry and paved the way for the ‘Mahavatar Universe.’ Netflix and Telugu producers are investing in animated series like ‘Kurukshetra’ and films like ‘Vayuputra,’ signaling a new era of growth and innovation, building upon past successes like ‘Hanuman’…
Unlock your brain’s potential: 5 morning habits to supercharge study sessions (Image: iStock) We all know that mornings set the tone for the entire day and it is no different for students as neuroscience shows that the brain is most alert and capable of deep learning in the early hours. In fact, a 2017 research…
