Margao: At the pre-match media interaction, India coach Khalid Jamil used the word “positive” five times, not surprising given his known approach to games. But, quite uncharacteristically, he referenced activating an “attacking mode” right from the start three times. That’s probably the biggest cue of what to expect from India when they face Singapore in…
AK-630 (Courtesy: Defence.in) NEW DELHI: The Indian Army has issued a tender to procure AK-630 air defence guns from the state-owned Advanced Weapon and Equipment India Ltd (AWEIL) under Mission Sudarshan Chakra, an ambitious national security initiative announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Independence Day address.“Indian Army Air Defence has floated an RFP…
IRCTC train ticket booking rules New IRCTC train ticket booking rules 2025: From October 1, 2025, Indian Railways will implement a new policy requiring Aadhaar authentication for booking reserved general tickets through IRCTC website or its application during the initial 15 minutes of reservation opening. This measure aims to ensure genuine users receive the benefits…
R Ashwin and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi NEW DELHI: Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has raised concerns about the quality gap between teams in Indian domestic cricket after a one-sided match in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. His comments came after Bihar scored a massive 574 runs (their highest team total in men’s List A cricket) in 50…
Minutes from the US Federal Reserve’s late July policy meeting revealed that a majority of officials viewed upside inflation risks as more significant than employment concerns, highlighting internal disagreements over the economic impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs. “A majority of participants judged the upside risk to inflation as the greater of these two,” the…
Ahmedabad: A Canada-returned man’s obsession with marriage ended with him murdering his mother in the Ghatlodia area of the city on Tuesday night. Furious that his parents were not finding him a bride, 31-year-old Vraj Contractor allegedly rained punches on his mother, Parul, until she collapsed. The 55-year-old woman was rushed to hospital but declared…
File photo (Picture credit: AFP) Asian equities were mixed on Monday as investors braced for an expected interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve later this week, while oil prices held steady after Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian refineries raised concerns about supply disruptions.Markets have rallied in recent weeks on signs of cooling US…
For many high school students, earning career credentials promises a fast track to employment, higher pay, and valuable workplace experience. In theory, these certifications are intended to bridge the gap between education and the demands of the labour market, allowing graduates to step into entry-level positions with practical skills in hand. Some credentials do exactly…
President Murmu (File – ANI) NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday departed for a six-day state visit to Angola and Botswana as part of India’s efforts to open up new avenues for collaboration and expanding partnership with the two countries in the African region.This will be the first-ever state visit by an Indian head…
NEW DELHI: What was meant to be a once-in-a-lifetime celebration for football lovers in Kolkata turned into heartbreak and anger, as Lionel Messi’s much-awaited appearance at Salt Lake Stadium ended abruptly, leaving thousands of fans disappointed. Among them was a fan who made an extraordinary personal sacrifice, skipping his own wedding, to catch a glimpse…
