The trend sends a signal that global corporations increasingly view India as a major long-term growth market. (AI image) Global majors are lining up billions of dollars worth investment in India despite the global economic uncertainty around war and trade policies. Recent announcements by tech giants and other global companies indicate the rising importance of…
Ab de Villiers and Babar Azam (Agency Image) Pakistan’s recent struggles have sparked plenty of criticism of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), but former South Africa captain AB de Villiers believes the players themselves must also take responsibility for the team’s alarming performances.The Babar Azam-led Pakistan side endured a miserable start to its England tour,…
A viral chant celebrating New York’s diversity and the Knicks’ NBA Finals run has taken over social media, turning a 23-year-old fan into an unlikely internet figure at the centre of the city’s basketball fever.The New York Knicks won 4-1 in the NBA Finals, winning their first championship since the 1970s. As excitement built across…
The Strait of Hormuz has remained a critical chokepoint throughout the conflict involving the United States, Iran and Israel. US President Donald Trump has warned several times that if Tehran does not open the strategic waterway to full and safe traffic, it could face severe consequences.The Strait, a narrow passage lying between the Persian Gulf…
An eight-year-old boy in Indiana has received recognition from a volunteer fire department after noticing a smoking camper trailer and alerting people nearby, helping ensure firefighters were called before the situation became more serious. According to local broadcaster Eagle Country 99.3 and the Blooming Grove Volunteer Fire Department, Carter Hicks was presented with a department…
The Central University of Rajasthan will hold odd semester classes online from July 15 to August 14, 2026, as a precaution against possible El Niño conditions and below-normal rainfall. The move aims to conserve water resources while ensuring uninterrupted academic activities. The Central University of Rajasthan (CURAJ) has decided to conduct classes for the upcoming…
LSG beat CSK by 7 wickets. (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants, already eliminated from playoff contention, dented Chennai Super Kings’ chances of progressing further in IPL 2026 with a commanding win at Ekana Cricket Stadium on Friday.After restricting CSK to 187/5, with Akash Singh claiming 3 for 26 in his first game…
India joins US, 13 economies in joint statement to address global excess capacity after G20 meeting NEW DELHI: India has joined US and a dozen other economies, including Canada, EU, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, France, Germany and UK, on structural excess capacity in five categories – autos and EVs, batteries, chemicals, foundational semiconductors and solar…
File Pic: Jaspal Rana and Manu Bhaker (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Grief-stricken by the untimely demise of legendary shooter and coach Jaspal Rana, double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker‘s father Ram Kishan has revealed that the biggest contribution the former marksman made to his daughter’s career was instilling discipline, self-belief and a result-oriented mindset that ultimately…
Deep inside Medellin, Colombia, scientists are breeding millions of mosquitoes every week and then releasing them into the environment on purpose. At first, that may sound strange, especially because mosquitoes are known for spreading dangerous diseases. But researchers say these insects are actually being used to help stop illnesses like dengue, Zika, chikungunya, and yellow…
