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FIFA World Cup Trophy (AP Photo) FIFA has unveiled the seeding pots and draw procedures for the 2026 World Cup — the first-ever 48-team edition — confirming a major structural change that will keep the world’s top four teams apart until the semi-finals. The announcement, made on Tuesday, sets the stage for a historic draw…
What ISI Bill 2025 means for ISI Kolkata. Image credit: isical.ac.in In September, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) put the draft Indian Statistical Institute Bill, 2025 into the public domain. What followed was not routine academic commentary but a coordinated pushback from faculty, staff and students across the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI)…
Bitcoin’s steep fall over the past few weeks has raised fears of a deeper slump, with Deutsche Bank outlining five major factors behind the decline.Analysts at the bank said they are unsure whether the cryptocurrency will stabilise soon, warning that the latest downturn is different from earlier crashes dominated by retail speculation. Risk-off mood hits…
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order establishing the “Genesis Mission,” an ambitious federal initiative designed to counter China’s growing AI capabilities by creating a centralised platform that harnesses decades of government scientific data to accelerate American research breakthroughs across critical fields including energy, medicine, and national security.The order, which Trump compared in scope…
Ayodhya Dharma Dhawaj (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Ayodhya on Tuesday to hoist the “Dharma Dhwaj” atop the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, a moment residents describe as the fulfilment of a centuries-old aspiration.The specially designed flag, 22 feet long and 11 feet wide, has been crafted by a parachute specialist from…
Mitchell Starc , Ben Stokes, Simon Harmer and Rishabh Pant (Agency Image) The Ashes Test in Perth erupted into a full-blown pitch debate on social media after the match folded inside two days. England were bowled out for 172 in their first innings. Hosts Australia were then reduced to 123/9 in 39 overs at stumps,…
Indian professionals at work The Government of India has announced that the four consolidated Labour Codes, the Code on Wages (2019), Industrial Relations Code (2020), Code on Social Security (2020), and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code (2020) have been implemented from 21 November 2025. Their enforcement will replace 29 existing central labour…
NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Sunday named the squad for the three-match ODI series against South Africa.KL Rahul, India’s first-choice wicketkeeper-batter in ODIs, has been appointed stand-in captain for the series.Axar Patel is not part of the squad, while Ravindra Jadeja has returned after missing the Australia ODIs….
Currently, PF contributions are set at 12% of the basic salary. (AI image) New labour codes 2025: The government has notified new labour laws that may require companies to ensure basic salary makes up at least 50% of the total cost-to-company (CTC), potentially prompting changes in how pay packets are structured. As a result, for…
PPF is a government-backed investment which currently offers an interest rate of 7.1%. (AI image) Public Provident Fund or PPF is one of the most popular investment options available – and one that can make you a crorepati with disciplined investing. In fact if you were to start a PPF account by the age of…
