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‘Wrong to support those who criticise our nation’: BAI rejects pollution, hygiene concerns at India Open; downplays criticism | Badminton News

India’s PV Sindhu returns to Vietnam’s Nguyen Thuy Linh during the women’s singles round of 32 match at the India Open 2026 badminton tournament, in New Delhi. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The Badminton Association of India (BAI) on Wednesday pushed back against criticism over playing conditions at the ongoing India Open 2026, with its general…

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‘Very, very optimistic’: Scott Bessent downplays 2026 recession fears; admits some US sectors remain weak

File photo: US treasury secretary Scott Bessent (Picture credit: AP) US treasury secretary Scott Bessent has insisted the United States is not heading for a recession in 2026, expressing strong confidence that President Donald Trump’s tariff strategy and new trade agreements will bring economic relief over the next year. Speaking to NBC News’ Meet the…

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‘Why would Gen-Z listen to him?’: PK questions Rahul’s influence; downplays his impact | India News

Prashant Kishor (File photo) NEW DELHI: Jan Suraaj chief Prashant Kishor on Sunday dismissed the “notion” that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi holds any meaningful sway over Gen Z voters in Bihar. He further criticised Gandhi’s limited engagement and understanding of the state.In an exclusive interview with news agency ANI, Kishor said, “How much knowledge does…

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‘No idea’: Trump downplays Nobel peace prize chances; says ‘they’ll find a reason not to give it to me’

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday responded to questions about his prospects of winning the Nobel peace prize, saying he had “no idea” but highlighted, according to him, his administration’s record in resolving global conflicts.Asked by a journalist at the White House whether he thought he could win the prize – which will be announced…

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‘Key growth engine’: IMF hails India’s economy; downplays Trump tariff impact

(AI image generated using ChatGPT) International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has hailed India as a “key growth engine” of the global economy. Her remarks come as the global economy is battling trade tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump on April 2. “Global growth patterns have been changing over the years, notably…

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