Deficit widens 31.5% to $15bn in July, electronics exports surge 11-fold India’s trade gap widened in July as imports grew faster than exports, with the combined merchandise and services deficit rising 31.5% year-on-year to $15.03 billion, according to data released by the commerce ministry.Exports of goods and services rose 13.3% to $80.14 billion in July…
Kuldeep Yadav, Manav Suthar and Ravindra Jadeja India could field three left-arm spinners in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, with bowling coach Morne Morkel saying Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja and Manav Suthar offer different skills and can form an attacking bowling combination.Kuldeep brings left-arm wrist spin and an attacking option, Jadeja relies…
India have withdrawn from the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup as they look to prioritise their international friendly against five-time world champions Brazil in October, All India Football Federation (AIFF) deputy secretary general M Satyanarayanan said on Thursday.As previously reported by The Times of India, India will not take part in the new tournament because of…
Plastic alternatives made from renewable materials often struggle to match the strength, heat resistance and processing ability of conventional plastics. A new bamboo-based bioplastic takes a different approach, reorganising cellulose at the molecular level to produce a material that is both strong and easier to shape. The researchers used a hydrated zinc chloride and formic…
MCC NEET UG counselling 2026 schedule revised The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has revised the NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1 schedule, on the official website, mcc.nic.in. The revised timeline covers registration, fee payment, choice filling, choice locking, seat allotment and reporting at allotted medical and dental colleges.Under the updated schedule, the NEET UG Counselling…
‘Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar’ became a box-office success upon its 1992 release and has since gone on to build a devoted cult following. Starring Aamir Khan, Ayesha Jhulka, Pooja Bedi and Deepak Tijori, it’s now widely considered one of Indian cinema’s finest coming-of-age films. Yet its production was anything but seamless, marked by repeated casting…
Some days ask for charm. Today asks for effort. The Moon pushes you toward action, errands, calls, follow-ups, and one more try where you might’ve preferred an easy shortcut. Still, this is not a bad day. It’s a day that pays those who keep showing up.Mars adds courage, and Saturn tests your discipline. The combination…
SC gave the government two weeks to take a final call on introducing warning labels for packaged foods. NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Thursday sharply criticised the Centre and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) over the delay in introducing front-of-pack warning labels for packaged food products high in sugar, salt and…
For IT professionals, the path to higher salaries is changing. The Indian IT sector is in the midst of an employment flux – hiring, firing, and increment trends are fast changing. The advent of artificial intelligence has rendered some roles redundant while also introducing newer job positions for specialised talent.The phase is marked by slower…
Galle: From left, India’s Mohammed Siraj, Auqib Nabi and Gurnoor Brar during a practice session ahead of the first test cricket match between India and Sri Lanka, in Galle. (PTI Photo) India bowling coach Morne Morkel has highlighted the challenging conditions awaiting the team in Sri Lanka, warning that the combination of heat and humidity…
