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The Centre is setting up a Rs 1 lakh crore Economic Stabilisation Fund to strengthen its ability to manage external disruptions and maintain fiscal stability, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Friday.Intervening in the Lok Sabha during the debate on the second batch of supplementary demands for grants, she said the proposed fund is designed…
An engineer in Bengaluru has been accused of marrying two women and getting engaged to another while falsely claiming to be unmarried (Representative image) BENGALURU: In a case of deception, an engineer working in a private company at Jigani has been accused of cheating multiple women under the pretext of marriage, allegedly turning relationships into…
Riyan Parag, left, with Kumar Sangakkara, during a pre-season press conference (PTI Photo) Riyan Parag’s transition into full-time captaincy at Rajasthan Royals is one of the most anticipated subplots ahead of Indian Premier League 2026, especially following the departure of Sanju Samson, arguably the face of the franchise until last season.It is a conversation that…
Archaeologists in Norway have made a remarkable discovery that is now being described as one of the most significant Viking Age finds ever recorded. A large silver coin hoard, believed to contain around 3,000 coins so far, has been uncovered in a field in eastern Norway. Experts suggest that even more coins may still be…
Phoenix Suns Devin Booker vs Oklahoma City Thunder (Image via Getty) The Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday in their final game before the All-Star break. Oklahoma City leads the Western Conference, but several injuries have forced the team to rely more on its rotation players. Phoenix is also managing absences while…
Rationalising import duties and stepping up budgetary allocations in the upcoming Union Budget could give a strong push to domestic manufacturing and exports, Deloitte India said on Tuesday.The consulting firm said the Budget for 2026-27, which is scheduled to be presented on February 1, should build on the government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen manufacturing at…
Concerns around Jeep’s future in India have been doing the rounds for a while now. Limited new product launches, gradually plummeting sales, and a relatively small showroom network compared to rivals have all contributed to speculation about whether Jeep could be next. Add to that Stellantis’ global restructuring and it is easy to see why…
Most electricity distribution companies (DISCOMs) in India lose 15–20% of the power they buy before it reaches homes and businesses. Andhra Pradesh’s Eastern Power Distribution Company Limited (APEPDCL) has already performed much better, reducing losses to 5–6%, comparable to the technical losses of leading global utilities. Now it faces a tougher challenge: finding and reducing…
Among life’s most profound experiences is being able to witness the Milky Way stretching across the dark canvas of the sky. In fact, the stars, nebulae, and interstellar matter of our own Milky Way galaxy create a spectacle in space that fascinates both professional astronomers and amateur ‘star watchers’ in equal measure. For such viewing…
The Supreme Court of India denied a plea on mandatory period leave for women. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India on Friday declined to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking a nationwide policy that would grant menstrual leave to women students and employees.While the court did not examine the issue in detail, it…
