Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announced that the US central bank will be keeping its interest rates unchanged for now, citing inflation levels which fall above Fed’s 2 per cent target and a solid job market. Speaking before the Senate Banking Committee on the first of a two-day testimony, Powell hinted that the central bank…
BENGALURU: Amid growing speculation about a possible leadership change in Karnataka, chief minister Siddaramaiah Thursday indicated for the first time an arrangement between him and his deputy, DK Shivakumar, to take turns as CM.“Ultimately, high command will take a decision (on leadership change) or regarding everything,” he told reporters in response to a question on…
Saudi Arabia’ crown prince Mohammed bin Salman on Thursday announced that he is looking forward to investing a staggering $600 billion in the United States in the upcoming four years. This announcement follows US President Trump’s plans to visit the middle eastern nation as his first foreign trip.After his inauguration, Trump talked about his potential…
Rohit Sharma (Getty Images) MUMBAI: It’s clear Indian captain Rohit Sharma has some serious reservations about certain clauses in the 10-point disciplinary guidelines prepared by the BCCI, which have come out in the media after a review meeting of India’s dismal tour of Australia, and is set to discuss the issue with the Board secretary…
US envoy to India, Eric Garcetti (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: US ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, on Thursday spoke about the potential for strengthened ties between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President-elect Donald Trump, hinting at upcoming meetings between the two global leaders.While addressing speculation about PM Modi being invited to Trump’s swearing-in ceremony, Garcetti…
The closing stages of the Boxing Day Test between India and Australia in Melbourne were marred by controversy around Yashasvi Jaiswal‘s caught-behind decision, which was given out by the third umpire.During the last session of the match, Jaiswal missed a pull shot against Pat Cummins and the ball went past his bat and gloves as…
Are you doing your daily NYT Connections for December 30 (Puzzle #568) but are confused at today’s puzzle? Don’t worry — we’ve got your back! For those doing this for the first time, your goal is to sort 16 words into four distinct categories, each with a varying level of difficulty. The difficulty level is…
Ajit Pawar during the foundation stone laying ceremony of various development works at Baramati. MUMBAI: In a surprise move, NCP president and deputy CM Ajit Pawar dropped veteran NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal, a prominent OBC face in the previous govt, from the cabinet. “I have no comments to offer on the NCP leadership’s decision. It…
NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has informed the International Cricket Council (ICC) of its willingness to accept the ‘Hybrid’ model for the Champions Trophy 2025. This signifies a shift from its earlier boycott threat. The PCB‘s condition is that the same model be applied to ICC events scheduled in India until 2031.The information,…
The unavailability of captain Rohit Sharma and the injured No. 3 batter Shubman Gill forced the Indian team management to reconsider their selection strategy for the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test against Australia. The team has reserves in Abhimanyu Easwaran, Devdutt Padikkal, and Dhruv Jurel and India’s slip cordon during Tuesday’s net session at the Perth…