File photo: Union minister Piyush Goyal (Picture credit: PTI) India’s Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Oman is at an advanced stage and nearly finalised, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal confirmed on Saturday. He also noted that negotiations with the European Union, United States, Peru, and Chile are progressing rapidly and making ‘fast progress’….
NEW DELHI: A teen girl’s bravery and presence of mind saved her from being kidnapped in Thane by using a geometry compass and then jumping out of the moving rickshaw. A 16-year-old girl boarded an auto-rickshaw on Wednesday to reach school, where an unknown passenger was already seated. When nearing her school, despite her request…
Nitish Rana plays for Rajasthan Royals in the IPL. Two years after switching to Uttar Pradesh, 31-year-old Nitish Rana is likely to return to the Delhi for the upcoming domestic season.Former Delhi captain Nitish Rana had moved to UP from Delhi in 2023. “Apna ghar toh apna hi hota hai (Nothing comes close to your…
Punjab Kings’ Kyle Jamieson (AP Photo) Punjab Kings pacer Kyle Jamieson has revealed that head coach Ricky Ponting and captain Shreyas Iyer have maintained a relaxed team environment ahead of their crucial IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 match against Mumbai Indians, particularly following their eight-wicket loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Qualifier 1 at Mullanpur.The upcoming…
In the scrum to keep the wheels of trade turning, Chinese companies are pivoting to neighboring countries to escape President Trump’s crippling tariffs. The hustle is on show in Vietnam. Factories that make everything from jeans to Christmas wreaths are trying to get there fast. The ones that have already moved are ramping up. The…
This is a representational AI image NEW DELHI: A 23-year-old man travelling on a train was allegedly abused and assaulted by two unidentified persons as he was watching a reel on the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. According to the government railway police (GRP), a case has been registered against the two accused. The victim…
A Newark federal judge on Friday heard arguments on whether the case to free Mahmoud Khalil, a leader of pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University, should continue to play out in New Jersey or be transferred to Louisiana, a potentially more favorable venue for the government’s case. The judge, Michael Farbiarz, did not make an immediate…
NEW DELHI: After losing their opening game to Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the defending champions finally gained momentum in their Indian Premier League title defense by defeating Rajasthan Royals by eight wickets at Guwahati’s ACA Stadium. While Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Ajinkya Rahane was denied favourable conditions at their home ground – Eden Gardens – in…
Department of Financial Services noted that reduced financial savings create challenges for banks’ liquidity management. (AI image) The Finance Ministry has told the Parliament about the risks associated with households moving their deposits from banks to market-linked financial instruments seeking better returns. This shift could expose families to substantial market risks, potentially leading to monetary…
NEW DELHI: A video of a senior railways official is doing rounds on social media where he is seen picking up garbage from a dustbin and throwing it casually on the track from a moving train. The 49-second viral video has sparked criticism and raised concerns. The Indian Railways responded promptly, saying that the official…