Dhruv Jurel vs Rishabh Pant (Agency Photos) India sprung a few surprises in their playing XI as South Africa won the toss and opted to bat first in the opening Test at Eden Gardens on Friday. The most notable omission from the lineup was, of course, Sai Sudharsan. The South African team includes Aiden Markram,…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement of GST 2.0, with rate cuts to be rolled out by Diwali, is a timely and strategic step to strengthen the Indian economy, according to tax experts.From the Red Fort on Independence Day, Modi said GST rates will be lowered on everyday-use goods as part of reforms to the eight-year-old…
Dewald Brevis of South Africa bats (Jono Searle/AAPImage via AP) South African young batsman Dewald Brevis, also known as “Baby AB”, achieved the fastest T20I fifty for his country against Australia in the third T20I series decider at Cazaly’s Stadium on Saturday. His explosive innings featured numerous shots, living up to his nickname ‘Baby AB’.Brevis…
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Friday approved a series of reforms aimed at strengthening India’s capital markets, including relaxed IPO norms for very large companies, streamlined access for foreign investors, and a revised framework for anchor investors in public issues. The decisions came during the third board meeting chaired by Sebi…
The White House convened a meeting on Friday with the presidents of five universities still considering President Donald Trump’s higher education compact, seeking to discuss the proposed agreement and outline a “shared vision” for American colleges. By late afternoon, the University of Virginia had already declined to sign, marking the fifth rejection since the initiative…
NEW DELHI: The desi peak outbound travel month of June saw a decline in the number of Indian visitors to the US in 2025 over the previous year for the first time this Millennium — barring the Covid period. With 2.1 lakh Indians headed to America in June, the number was 8% lower than 2.3…
Pakistan’s Saim Ayub celebrates with teammates (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) Pakistan once again looked second best when they came up against a dominant India in the Group A clash of the T20 Asia Cup in Dubai on Sunday. The seven-wicket defeat not only highlighted the gulf between the two sides but also drew sharp criticism back…
NEW DELHI: Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday accused Rahul Gandhi of speaking like an “urban Maoist”, alleging that the Congress leader has asked Generation Z to overthrow a democratically elected government. Fadnavis said that Gandhi does not believe in the Constitution and rejects institutions, adding that his advisors also possess an “urban Maoist”…
With electrifying performances, Germany and the Netherlands have clinched their World Cup berths. Germany showcased sheer dominance, obliterating Slovakia 6-0, while the Netherlands made a statement with a resounding 4-0 victory over Lithuania. Their offensive firepower has set the stage for an exhilarating global tournament. Germany and the Netherlands sealed their World Cup berths in…
Lucknow: A Vantangia village in Gorakhpur is set to become the state’s first and the country’s second Jal Arpan village under the Centre’s Har Ghar Jal scheme.Every house in the village now has tap water and residents are getting continuous drinking water supply. Now, the responsibility of the campaign will be handed over to the…
