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Maintenance staff clean ‘bird droppings’ during the men’s singles round of 16 match between India’s H.S. Prannoy and Singapore’s Loh Kean Yew at the India Open 2026 badminton tournament in New Delhi. (PTI Photo) India’s presence on the global badminton calendar has taken a hit in the Badminton World Federation’s (BWF) revamped schedule. While the…
Finance Commission submits report to President Murmu (Photo credit- PTI ) The 16th Finance Commission has recommended retaining states’ share in the divisible pool of central taxes at 41 per cent, while pitching for outcome-based spending, greater transparency in tax devolution data and stronger fiscal discipline at the state level. The panel said there is…
Rishabh Pant, Mohammad Shami NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday announced the squad for the upcoming three-match One-Day International series against New Zealand, starting January 11 at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara.Shubman Gill has returned as captain after missing the previous ODI series against South Africa due to…
Gold is set to remain firmly supported in the months ahead, with HSBC describing the metal as a reliable shield against global volatility. In its Think Future 2026 outlook, the bank said gold continues to benefit from powerful demand both from central banks and retail investors amid persistent economic and geopolitical uncertainty.As per news agency…
Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Babar Azam. Agencies: IANS, AP In the latest ICC men’s ODI player rankings released on Wednesday, Rohit Sharma maintained his top position in batting with 781 rating points, while several Pakistani players showed significant movement, however Babar Azam dropped two spots to seventh place with 709 points, marking his first time…
Cooking vegetables is one of the easiest ways to add nutrients to your daily meals, but how you cook them can make a big difference to their health benefits. Steaming and boiling are two of the most common, oil-free cooking methods used in homes. While both soften vegetables and make them easier to digest, they…
Indian economy (AI image) Moody’s, the global credit rating agency, has retained India’s rating at Baa3 for both local and foreign-currency issuer categories, as well as its local-currency senior unsecured rating. Moody’s has kept a stable outlook on India’s ratings.The stable outlook and rating confirmation indicate India’s continuing credit advantages, including its substantial and rapidly…
Why do some memories are strangely vivid, while some seem to be blurry? For ages, the memory-mystery puzzled researchers, but now, a new research conducted at Boston University has shed light on this intriguing phenomenon. The study reveals that the brain prioritizes certain experiences based on their emotional significance and the process behind it, as…
MUMBAI: Hikal shareholders have approved the reappointment of Bharat Forge vice-chairman and joint MD Amit Kalyani to the board of the chemicals company, with almost all votes cast supporting his continuation. Interestingly, his aunt Sugandha Hiremath and her family, who own about 35% of Hikal, also voted in his favour. Her action comes amid an…
Jasmine Paolini (AP Photo/Andy Wong) SHENZHEN: Jasmine Paolini beat Jessica Pegula on the fourth match point as defending champion Italy won the Billie Jean King Cup with a comprehensive victory over the United States on Sunday. Italy won both singles ties in straight sets, meaning there was no need for a decisive doubles match. The…
