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DEA Secretary Anuradha Thakur Economic Affairs secretary Anuradha Thakur expects foreign capital inflows to improve on the back of Budget measures that have been unveiled and is confident that the growth momentum will sustain. Excerpts:Given the challenges that the economy faces, how do you see the growth-inflation dynamics playing out in the short term?■ I…
NASHIK: The Jalgaon health department cancelled nearly 3,000 delayed birth and death certificates after it found they were generated illegally, and reported the matter to the state govt.Dr Sachin Bhayekar, the district health officer, said the administration, at the beginning of Jan 2026, received information that illegal delayed birth and death certificates were generated and…
India vs Pakistan (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Even as the row over Pakistan’s decision to boycott its men’s T20 World Cup group-stage clash against India continues to escalate, there is no indication that the fallout has spilled over into the women’s game. The Pakistan Women’s A team is set to play India Women’s A at…
Nivin Pauly’s latest film, ‘Sarvam Maya’, has achieved blockbuster status, grossing over Rs 150 crore worldwide in just 39 days. The movie, which blends comedy, music, and relatable feel-good moments, continues to draw crowds despite its OTT release. Directed by Akhil Sathyan, the film’s success marks a significant career milestone for Pauly. Nivin Pauly’s recent…
India-US trade deal impact: Rupee appreciates vs US dollar (AI image) India-US trade deal impact: The Indian rupee appreciated sharply against the US dollar on Tuesday after American President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a trade agreement between India and the US late Monday night. Rupee appreciated by over 1% against the…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Grace Harris, right, celebrates with Lauren Bell after taking a wicket. (BCCI via PTI Photo) BENGALURU: There is a quiet certainty about Royal Challengers Bengaluru this season — one forged not in noise, but in belief. As the stakes rise in the Women’s Premier League, Lauren Bell and Gautami Naik spoke of…
Sleep appears to have emerged far earlier in animal evolution than previously thought, according to new research examining two brainless marine species. A study of the upside-down jellyfish Cassiopea andromeda and the sea anemone Nematostella vectensis finds that both exhibit sleep-like states despite lacking a centralised brain. Researchers observed periods of reduced movement, lowered responsiveness,…
The Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) has released the official notification for its 2026 recruitment drive inviting applications for 279 Class‑1 and Class‑2 government posts across multiple departments. The recruitment includes technical, administrative and professional roles such as Assistant Engineers, Medical Officers, Town Planners and Administrative Officers. Applicants must complete a one‑time registration and submit…
Veteran actress Elyse Donalson, known for her roles in ‘Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers’ and ‘The X-Files’, has passed away at 78. Donalson, who began her acting journey in Texas before moving to Los Angeles, also appeared in ‘The Real Thing’ and ‘Switched at Birth’. Her sister confirmed the news of her recent passing…
Mayank Yadav and Tilak Varma (Im age credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday confirmed that 16 warm-up matches will be held from February 2 to 6 in the lead-up to the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup, which begins on February 7.The preparatory fixtures will be spread across venues in co-host…
