Badminton World Federation (BWF) secretary-general Thomas Lund has clarified the issue of the lack of shuttlecocks across the world. In an interview with news agency PTI, the BWF secretary said that the ongoing shuttlecock shortage has not yet reached a “crisis level.” World badminton is currently going through a shuttlecock crisis. If reports are to…
Indian companies appear to be turning inward to fund their growth, reporting a slowdown in debt accumulation over the past five years, a new report by the Bank of Baroda said.The research, which analysed the debt levels of non-financial corporates, found that total borrowings rose from Rs 20.7 lakh crore in FY21 to Rs 22.6…
The two-wheeler industry in India is set to undergo a massive selling surge, surpassing pre-Covid-19 levels, driven by RBI’s rate cut, strong domestic demand and significant recovery in exports. According to a report by CareEdge Ratings, the sector is expected to register a healthy volume growth of 8–9% in FY26. This follows three years of…
Nearly a month after announcing his retirement from Test cricket on 12 May, Virat Kohli shared heartfelt reflections on his decision and the special place Test cricket holds in the sport. “Test cricket has always been five levels above everything else,” Kohli said. “It’s a format I’ve loved deeply and respected the most. Even now,…
Gold rate today: Some experts believe that safe-haven demand for precious metals may persist due to weakness in global equities. (AI image) Gold rate today: Gold June futures at MCX initiated trading steady with an upward inclination at Rs 95,600/10 grams, reaching their highest point in two weeks, despite experiencing some profit-taking influenced by global…
In a frozen drama worthy of a neighbourhood soap opera, scientists have discovered that an Antarctic glacier has been quietly siphoning off ice from its unsuspecting neighbour. It’s a bit like when your next-door neighbour reroutes your wi-fi, borrows your milk, fights you over parking, or watches you from behind the curtain with suspicious eyes….
NEW DELHI: India has decided to continue confidence-building measures along the border to reduce alertness levels, the Indian Army said on Thursday, following talks between the Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs) of India and Pakistan.“Further to the understanding between the two DGMOs on 10th of May 2025, it has been decided to continue the…
Sanjay Manjrekar and Rohit Sharma (Agency Photos) NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma’s decision to step away from Test cricket has sparked widespread debate, and former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar didn’t hold back when weighing in. Taking to his official ‘X’ handle, Manjrekar pointed to Rohit’s recent slump and waning fitness as key reasons why the decision made…
GRAP Stage- II revoked in Delhi NEW DELHI: The central government’s committee monitoring Delhi-NCR’s air quality has lifted Stage 2 restrictions under GRAP as pollution levels decreased due to suitable weather conditions. At 4 pm, Delhi’s 24-hour average air quality index was recorded at 186, well under the 300-mark that activates Stage 2 measures.In a…
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has opened the option-cum-preference selection window for candidates who appeared in the SSC CGL 2024 Tier 2 exam. Applicants can submit their post and department preferences through the official website ssc.gov.in.As per the official notification, the last date to submit the SSC CGL 2024 option-cum-preference form is February 27, 2025,…