NEW DELHI: India is well placed to weather the current global energy shocks as risks are “cushioned by ample buffers” including high forex reserves, fiscal space and a well-capitalised banking system, World Bank said Thursday, while projecting average growth of 7.1% during FY28-FY29. The assessment comes a day after the multilateral lender raised its FY27…
Yuvraj Singh (File photo) Yuvraj Singh has spoken about the period when he was diagnosed with cancer, saying the illness began when he was at the peak of his career, even as he continued to play for India.At that time, Yuvraj had just played a big role in India’s 2011 World Cup win, he was…
‘Dhurandhar 2’ is slowing down at the box office. The film, directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh in the lead, witnessed another dip in numbers on Thursday, thus ending week three on a new low.Dhurandhar 2 Review ‘Dhurandhar 2’ day 22 box office collections The spy action film that has been on a…
बक्सर: प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी को नुकसान पहुंचाने का दावा करते हुए विदेशी एजेंसी सीआईए को मैसेज भेजने के मामले में बक्सर पुलिस ने सिमरी थाना क्षेत्र से तीन लोगों को हिरासत में लिया है. देर रात हुई इस कार्रवाई के बाद इलाके में हड़कंप मच गया, जबकि पुलिस पूरे मामले की गंभीरता से जांच में…
KOLKATA: Bengal’s favourite ‘maachh-bhaat’ filled the poll plate on Thursday as PM Narendra Modi accused Trinamool Congress of failing to feed the piscine-loving state enough fish, seeking to turn on its head a debate triggered by CM Mamata Banerjee’s party portraying BJP as being “anti-non-vegetarian”. In Haldia, where he addressed the first of his three…
When you hear the name David Miller, the first image that comes to the mind is of a guy who launches cricket balls in the stands. He’s the ultimate “finisher,” the guy who stays ice-cold when the required run rate is sky high. But behind that steely, game-day persona is a much more grounded story,…
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday announced a temporary ceasefire with Ukraine for the duration of the Orthodox Easter holidays, the Kremlin said, after Kyiv also proposed a pause in hostilities.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said earlier this week that he had passed a holiday truce proposal via the United States, even as talks to end…
NEW DELHI: After a gap of nearly two months, India and the US will hold talks on trade issues, with a team led by chief negotiator due to visit Washington soon. While dates are being finalised, US ambassador to India Sergio Gor said: “The US and India have previously agreed to a trade deal, and…
Mukul Choudhary (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants’ stunning last-ball win over Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026 had a new hero, as young Mukul Choudhary announced himself on the big stage with a fearless match-winning knock. Chasing 182, LSG looked down and out at one stage, but Choudhary’s explosive unbeaten 54 off 27…
Marvel star Elizabeth Olsen, best known for her role as the Scarlet Witch, has ignited speculation that she is pregnant with her first child. The pregnancy speculation began after the actress was spotted on a recent outing with her husband, Robbie Arnett, in Los Angeles. The actress was seen in a large blue shirt with…
