The government on Wednesday extended the mandate for the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to maintain retail inflation at 4 per cent, with a tolerance band of 2 percentage points on either side, for another five years ending March 31, 2031.The move continues the flexible inflation-targeting framework first introduced in 2016 and retained once earlier…
Two decades after Michael Jackson was acquitted in one of the most closely watched celebrity trials in history, a new docuseries, ‘Michael Jackson: The Verdict’, is set to revisit the explosive courtroom battle that captivated the world. Michael Jackson: The Verdict trailer The trailer of the three-part series debuted online on Thursday, giving viewers an…
Researchers established 72 bee colonies across six large organic farms (IStock photo) Only three Hawaiian producers currently meet the United States’ organic honey certification rules, but scientists now say those rules may be stricter than necessary, according to a new study.Researchers have found that honey produced by organically managed bee colonies on farms in the…
NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma added another remarkable chapter to his glittering career on Saturday, becoming only the second Indian opener after Virender Sehwag to score 16,000 international runs across formats.The landmark came during the first ODI against Afghanistan in Dharamsala, with the veteran batter needing just six runs to enter the exclusive club. Rohit reached…
The controversial Digvesh Rathi catch (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Umpiring came under heavy criticism during the IPL 2026 clash between Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants after the controversial dismissal of Finn Allen, which quickly went viral and sparked a flood of memes online.Allen was dismissed early in the innings when he attempted an aggressive…
Hyderabad: US-based investment giant Vanguard plans to scale its Hyderabad global capability centre, called Vanguard India, to 1,000 employees by the end of 2026 and to 2,400 by 2029, as the US investment management firm deepens its technology and product capabilities in India.The company launched the India office in Nov 2025 and has already hired…
Rohit Sharma faces an audition for his ODI future, needing to prove his fitness and form ahead of the next World Cup.(Photo/PTI) DHARAMSHALA: It’s not often Rohit Sharma cuts a quiet figure in a team setting. On Friday evening, he ambled around the centre square, casually joining fielding drills while others went through a far…
Virat Kohli (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: How much has T20 cricket changed over the years? A lot. The old formula of simply seeing the ball and hitting it hard has evolved into a game driven by technique, innovation and adaptability. Bat swings, unorthodox shots, new inventions and bottom-hand power have all become part of…
Govinda and Sunita Ahuja have been married for more than three decades but their relationship has often been in the spotlight. Over the years, both have spoken about the ups and downs in their marriage, with Sunita often being more open about their personal equation. Amid recent reports about trouble in their marriage, the ‘Hero…
Shubman Gill (Image: GT/IPL) Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin terms Shubman Gill a bit like a don, who would be coming into the season “really hungry” to make it back to Indian T20I side and urged him to not chase a high strike rate and just play normally. After a T20 World Cup snub following…