NEW DELHI: When Prime Minister Narendra Modi stood beside Donald Trump at Houston’s Howdy Modi event in 2019, it was more than just a diaspora spectacle. It was the visible embodiment of a strategic bet — that personal chemistry between leaders could fast-track an alignment between the world’s largest democracy and its oldest.That narrative survived…
MUMBAI: Paving the way for the sale of IDBI Bank, Sebi has approved the reclassification of Life Insurance Corporation as a public shareholder from promoter of the bank once the sale transaction is concluded. The regulator’s nod is subject to conditions, including LIC’s voting rights being capped at 10%, no board representation or control over…
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday described his visit to Alaska as “timely and extremely useful” during a televised meeting with senior officials at the Kremlin. Putin also told officials that Russia acknowledges the United States’ position on the Ukraine conflict and reiterated Moscow’s intention to pursue a peaceful resolution. “We have not had direct…
NEW DELHI: Sanju Samson, captain of the Rajasthan Royals, has formally communicated his desire to part ways with the franchise following a mixed 2025 IPL season. This move could mark the end of his nearly decade-long stint with the Jaipur-based team. As per reports, Samson has informed the Royals of his intent to explore opportunities…
A superhot giant ‘blob’ moving closer to New York city, say scientists A massive, slow-moving “hot blob” of rock located beneath the Appalachian Mountains is gradually making its way toward New York City, scientists revealed in a new study published in the journal Geology. The phenomenon, officially known as the Northern Appalachian Anomaly (NAA), lies…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has claimed that his troops in northeastern Ukraine’s Kharkiv region were encountering foreign mercenaries, including those from Pakistan, China, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and African nations, fighting alongside Russian forces. This statement, made during a frontline visit with the 17th Separate Motorised Infantry Battalion, has raised questions on Pakistan’s involvement in the Russia-Ukraine…
Image credit: https://www.ed.gov/ Nicholas Kent has officially assumed office as the US Under Secretary of Education, following Senate confirmation and a formal swearing-in ceremony. The role places him at the center of federal policymaking on postsecondary education, student aid, and workforce alignment at a time of renewed debate over the future of American higher education.Kent’s…
Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. (Image via Getty) Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos, son of Portuguese superstar and Al-Nassr forward Cristiano Ronaldo is among the most exciting talents to look out for in world football. Primarily operating as a left-winger like his father, he can also be deployed on the right wing. He is a right-footed player.Born on…
Dhruv Jurel and Rishabh Pant (Images via AP & Getty Images) As England and India battled on Day 1 of the Lord’s Test, a key moment unfolded when India’s wicketkeeper-batter and vice-captain Rishabh Pant injured his finger while behind the stumps. The 27-year-old, who has been in fine form with the bat in the series,…
India’s foreign exchange reserves surged by $4.84 billion to reach $702.78 billion for the week ended June 27, inching closer to their record peak, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday.This rise follows a dip of $1.01 billion in the previous week, when reserves had stood at $697.93 billion….