China will remove tariffs on imports from almost all African countries starting May 1, Chinese President Xi Jinping said, according to state media, in a move expected to deepen trade and economic engagement between Beijing and the continent, AFP reported.China already operates a zero-tariff policy for imports from 33 African countries, but Beijing had announced…
Pakistan’s Usman Tariq bowls a delivery during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Pakistan and the United States in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026. (AP) NEW DELHI: Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha said on Saturday that spinner Usman Tariq has been cleared by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and is not affected…
Pakistan’s captain Salman Ali Agha during a practice session ahead of an ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 cricket match between India and Pakistan, at R Premadasa Stadium, in Colombo, Sri Lanka. (PTI) TimesofIndia.com in Colombo: The marquee India vs Pakistan match on February 15 will take place on a used pitch in Colombo, with…
Central Bank of India recruitment 2026: The Central Bank of India is set to close the registration window for its Specialist Officer (SO) recruitment 2026, tomorrow, February 15, 2026. The deadline was extended earlier. Interested and eligible applicants are advised to complete the registration process as soon as possible, as the deadline ends tomorrow.This recruitment…
Nayanthara celebrated Valentine’s Day 2026 with husband Vignesh Shivan, marking a decade of their strong bond. She described him as her greatest blessing and a gift from her mother’s prayers. Reflecting on their journey, she expressed enduring love and gratitude for his unwavering support, calling him her ‘home in human form. Nayanthara celebrated Valentine’s Day…
This week starts like a room finally getting fresh air. From Sunday into the early weekdays, your working conditions begin to improve and that nagging anxiety loosens its grip. Saturn’s steady pressure on your sign is teaching you one thing, discipline beats drama. You’ll feel it in small ways, like handling calls on time, replying…
NEW DELHI: A second death was reported in connection with actor-turned-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) rally in Salem on Saturday. A man allegedly died after consuming poison near the gathering venue. A 50-year-old man identified as Murugan died at Vijay’s rally. The deceased was a porter from Mettur whose body was discovered directly in…
The Union Cabinet has approved the Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 (Startup India FoF 2.0) with a total corpus of Rs 10,000 crore to mobilise venture capital for the country’s startup ecosystem.The scheme is aimed at accelerating the next phase of India’s startup growth by mobilising long-term domestic capital, strengthening the venture capital ecosystem…
USA’s Shadley van Schalkwyk (Special Arrangements) NEW DELHI: It has been the Shadley van Schalkwyk show at the T20 World Cup 2026, with the South Africa-born American all-rounder’s excellence making heads turn. Schalkwyk comfortably leads the wicket-taking charts, recording 11 dismissals in three matches at an economy rate of 6.55, followed by Zimbabwe pacer Blessing…
Pakistan’s T20 team skipper Salman Ali Agha (AP Photo) Ahead of the high-voltage India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup clash, Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha has again stirred debate around the handshake controversy with a fresh remark. Speaking before the match, Agha said he hopes the game will be played in the right spirit but…
