IIFCL plans $1 billion overseas loan, also eyes $400 million ADB funding to back infrastructure push

State-owned India Infrastructure Finance Company Ltd (IIFCL) is planning to raise $1 billion from overseas investors in what could become its largest foreign-currency loan, while also holding talks with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for a separate $400 million loan, a senior company executive told Reuters. State-owned India Infrastructure Finance Company Ltd (IIFCL) is planning…

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‘Not every wicket is an IPL wicket’: Ashwin delivers reality check after India’s T20I series defeat | Cricket News

India suffered a shocking 2-0 T20I series defeat to Ireland, marking the first time they have ever lost a bilateral T20I series against the Irish side. After dominating the IPL on batting-friendly surfaces, India’s young batting unit found the going tough on seamer-friendly pitches, struggling to adapt as Ireland outplayed them in both matches.Former India…

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Germany vs Paraguay Live Score, FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32: No room for error as Paraguay look to repeat giant-killing act

Germany begin their knockout campaign knowing that anything short of victory will bring an abrupt end to their FIFA World Cup 2026 ambitions. Standing in their way are Paraguay, a side that recovered impressively from a disastrous opening match to extend their tournament and earn another opportunity to challenge one of world football’s traditional heavyweights….

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DU announces 1,370 ECA quota seats for UG admissions: Here’s how to apply

University of Delhi has announced 1,370 undergraduate seats under the extra-curricular activities (ECA) quota for the 2026-27 academic session, even as registrations under the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS-UG) are already in progress.According to the university’s ECA seat matrix, admissions will be offered across 14 categories. Theatre has one of the highest numbers of seats…

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Zeenat Aman stands by her support for live-in relationships: ‘Wouldn’t you rather have five joyous years than fifteen miserable ones?’ |

Zeenat Aman stands by her support for live-in relationships: ‘Wouldn’t you rather have five joyous years than fifteen miserable ones?’ (Image credits: Instagram) Veteran actress Zeenat Aman has once again defended her support for live-in relationships, maintaining that couples should live together before making a lifelong commitment through marriage. Although her views have drawn criticism…

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‘Has it become a crime to have darshan of Lord Ram?’: Congress alleges Ajay Rai put under house arrest ahead of Ayodhya visit | India News

Ajay Rai put under house arrest ahead of Ayodhya visit (Image/PTI) NEW DELHI: The Congress on Monday alleged that its Uttar Pradesh unit chief Ajay Rai was placed under house arrest a day before a high-level party delegation was scheduled to visit Ayodhya and offer prayers at the Ram Temple.The party claimed the action was…

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‘Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is ready, but…’: India coach Ryan ten Doeschate urges patience with teen prodigy | Cricket News

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate has declared teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi fully ready for international cricket, while stressing that the 15-year-old must go through the established team process before earning his debut, even as questions intensify following India’s shock 0-2 T20I series defeat to Ireland.The omission of…

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Messi, Mbappé, Vinícius Jr., Haaland all beaten as FIFA unveils unexpected World Cup’s best attacker | Football News

Argentina’s Lionel Messi practices for the FIFA World Cup soccer tournament Thursday, June 11, 2026, in Kansas City, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) Lionel Messi may be leading the Golden Boot race and continues to rewrite FIFA World Cup history, but the Argentine captain is not the highest-rated attacking player of the tournament after the group…

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