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England vs New Zealand (Screengrab) There was a light-hearted moment before the high-pressure clash between England and New Zealand in Colombo when New Zealand’s national anthem accidentally played in fast forward. The unexpected goof-up left players smiling and laughing, easing tension ahead of the must-win Super Eight match at the R Premadasa Stadium. India beat…
RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra (File photo) Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra met senior executives of major non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) on Monday to discuss key issues facing the sector, stressing the need for strong lending standards and close monitoring of loan quality.The meeting was attended by heads of government-owned NBFCs, housing finance companies and microfinance…
The United States on Wednesday ordered the departure of non-emergency staff and family members from its consulates in Lahore and Karachi, citing “safety risks” amid escalating tensions following US-Israeli strikes on Iran and Tehran’s subsequent retaliation.In a statement, the US Embassy in Pakistan said the State Department had directed non-essential government personnel to leave the…
India’s space industry has attracted $150 million in funding so far in the current financial year, marking the highest-ever fund mobilisation since the government opened up the sector to private participation in 2020, INSPACe Chairman Pawan Goenka said on Thursday, PTI reported.Speaking at the India Economic Forum in New Delhi, Goenka said the funding milestone…
Horoscope Today (Aaj Ka Rashifal): Rahu’s journey through Aquarius and Ketu’s placement in Leo form a powerful karmic axis influencing thought, ambition, and ego. This zodiac alignment brings shifts in focus, unexpected insights, and inner challenges. Each day carries subtle changes, but the underlying forces of detachment and disruption remain constant, shaping daily experiences for…
The president has recently made transfers/appointments of governors of some states (West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, etc.). In West Bengal, CV Ananda Bose resigned, citing personal reasons, and RN Ravi (the then governor of Tamil Nadu) was appointed in his place. West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee said she was shocked by this change and…
Federal changes to student aid and research funding At a time when federal higher education policy is being decisively reshaped, New York is choosing a different path.Across the country, colleges are tightening budgets, shelving research plans, and recalibrating financial aid strategies as federal dollars become harder to secure. But in New York, state leaders are…
New Delhi: As hill cities and major tourist destinations face the challenge of tackling mammoth landfills of plastic and other municipal waste, Centre has decided to roll out Clean Himalayan Cities Initiative soon to provide financial and technical assistance. Speaking at a workshop organised by the housing and urban affairs ministry, experts working in these…
Punjab: Mann government expands pregnancy care at Aam Aadmi Clinics; 10,000 women get free ultrasounds in four months The Punjab government has expanded pregnancy-related healthcare services at Aam Aadmi Clinics, with official data showing increased use of ante-natal care across the state within four months of the rollout.According to the government, more than 10,000 pregnant…
Archaeology in Panama keeps surprising. Deep in the Natá district, researchers have uncovered a tomb that’s been hidden for over a millennium. More than 1,000 years old, it contains human remains, gold jewellery, and intricately decorated pottery. Experts say the finds might rewrite what we know about social structures and rituals in pre-Hispanic Central America….
