Mohammed Siraj (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India opener Aakash Chopra has questioned the team management’s decision to leave out Mohammed Siraj from the ODI setup, insisting he “cannot wrap his head around” how one of India’s most successful recent pacers has suddenly been reduced to a red-ball specialist. His comments came after India failed…
Investors will focus on domestic high-frequency data, such as HSBC India Manufacturing, Services, and Composite PMIs, to gauge growth momentum. (AI image) Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, soared in opening trade on Monday on the back of next-generation GST reforms announced by PM Modi during his Independence Day…
Abrar Ahmed used Wanindu Hasaranga’s celebration on himself after he got the Sri Lankan’s wicket in the Asia Cup Super Fours match (Images via X/Screengrabs) As Pakistan and Sri Lanka faced off in a must-win Asia Cup Super Four match in Abu Dhabi, both teams gave it all they got in the first innings to…
NEW DELHI: Road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari Thursday asked auto companies to give “reasonably good” discounts to consumers if they scrap their old, polluting vehicles, and said he has approached Prime Minister Narendra Modi and finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman for fresh GST benefits to those replacing outdated models. Addressing the 65th annual convention…
Sebi proposes revised rules for cyber-security framework Sebi’s recent clarifications on its Cybersecurity and Cyber Resilience Framework introduced tiered compliance standards, reducing requirements for smaller intermediaries. While the move is seen as a step toward strengthening market security and aligning with global norms, experts caution that smaller firms may still struggle with the costs and…
MUMBAI: RBI’s plans to add nearly Rs 1.5 lakh crore to money markets will provide temporary relief but that may not be enough, analysts say. Further action could be required in the fourth quarter of the current fiscal, they said. If the rupee remains under pressure, RBI may need to use its reserves to limit…
TL;DR: Driving the newsWhen Russian President Vladimir Putin’s plane lands in Delhi on December 4, it will be his first trip to India since the war in Ukraine began in February 2020. The optics will be simple: two longtime partners shaking hands again after a rough few years. The reasons for those smiles are anything…
The average interest rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage in the US edged slightly lower this week but continued to hover within a narrow range that has prevailed for nearly two months, offering only modest relief to homebuyers.The benchmark long-term mortgage rate slipped to 6.18% from 6.21% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said on…
Lionel Messi (AP Photo/Bikas Das) Former Indian football captain Bhaichung Bhutia criticised VIP culture at Lionel Messi‘s Kolkata event, where genuine fans were unable to see the football star due to unwanted VIP presence. The GOAT Tour’s Kolkata leg on Saturday turned chaotic at Salt Lake Stadium when fans who purchased expensive tickets began throwing…
NEW DELHI: “Stop the bickering. Let’s together fight the larger battle!” – Kapil Sibal‘s advice to Arvind Kejriwal after the AAP convener’s latest offensive against the Congress is unlikely to impress the former Delhi chief minister.Sibal, who served as Union minister in the UPA governments and is currently an Independent Rajya Sabha member, counselled Kejriwal…
