Four agencies raise India’s growth projection NEW DELHI: The Asian Development Bank and OECD, along with ratings agencies S&P and Fitch, joined Moody’s in raising India’s growth forecast for the current year. ADB and S&P now expect India’s GDP to expand by 7% this year, compared with their earlier projection of 6.6%, while Fitch has…
Seagrass meadows could help nourish millions, new study finds Underwater fields of seagrass could play an important role in fighting malnutrition among vulnerable coastal communities, according to new research published in Cell Reports Sustainability. The study was carried out by scientists from Stockholm University and Project Seagrass. It found that fish caught in seagrass meadows…
Some days can feel like treading water. Today could bring expenses and an overall lower mood as the Moon rests in an important area that may influence your judgment.Do not panic if it appears as though all is going badly for you in every area. Remember that most negative results are more related to perception…
Rahul Gandhi raises Ken-Betwa displacement issue NEW DELHI: The Union ministry of tribal affairs on Thursday told the Lok Sabha that it has received several representations raising concerns over the displacement of people due to the Ken-Betwa river-link project in Madhya Pradesh. The ministry said it has forwarded the representations to the state government and…
Ireland captain Lorcan Tucker celebrates the historic win with teammates. (Pic credit: Cricket Ireland) NEW DELHI: Ireland captain Lorcan Tucker has set his sights on an even bigger prize after guiding his side to a historic first-ever victory over India in men’s international cricket, declaring that sealing a series win over the reigning T20 world…
Investors will get a mid-week trading break as stock exchanges NSE and BSE will remain closed on Thursday, May 28, for Bakri Id.Trading across equity, equity derivatives and securities lending and borrowing (SLB) segments will remain suspended for the day, making this a shortened trading week for Dalal Street participants, reported ET. The holiday comes…
Dian Forrester (Pic credit: CSK) NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings have brought in South African all-rounder Dian Forrester as a replacement for Jamie Overton for the remainder of IPL 2026, after the England international was ruled out with a right thigh injury.CSK confirmed the move on Thursday, a day after announcing that Overton would return…
NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said India is a peace-loving nation but is fully capable of dealing decisively with forces that threaten its security, asserting that the armed forces have been given complete freedom to act against terrorism.Addressing a gathering after unveiling a statue of Maharana Pratap, Singh said, “We are people…
Make use of FTAs, other schemes to boost shipments, government tells businesses NEW DELHI: Govt has asked businesses to make use of the free trade agreements (FTAs) and schemes beyond interest subsidy, which are part of the Export Promotion Mission to boost shipments from the country. Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal had met export…
Lionel Messi added yet another historic chapter to his legendary career on Wednesday, becoming only the second men’s footballer to score 900 goals in official matches. The landmark moment came during Inter Miami CF’s 1-1 draw against Nashville SC in the second leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup.Despite Messi’s early strike, Inter Miami were knocked…
