New Delhi: The Indian economy is expected to record around 7 per cent growth in the current fiscal, slightly higher than 6.6 per cent projected by the IMF in October, said Gita Gopinath, former chief economist of the Washington-based International Monetary Fund. Speaking at Times Network’s India Economic Conclave 2025, Gopinath said that the IMF…
New Delhi: The Delhi Traffic Police and transport department’s enforcement teams will be deployed at petrol pumps and borders as a ban on entry of non-BS VI vehicles registered outside Delhi kicks in from Thursday. According to officials, the Transport Department has 78 to 80 enforcement teams that will be deployed at border points in…
By Vinay Rao On the surface, Hyderabad cricket has enjoyed a season that deserves applause. The Under-19 boys lifting the prestigious Vinoo Mankad Trophy and the senior team’s spirited campaign in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy should have been celebrated as milestones of revival and promise. Yet, scratch beneath that glossy veneer and a far…
New Delhi: The government has extended the tenure of State Bank of India Managing Director Ashwini Kumar Tewari for another two years. The central government re-appoints Ashwini Kumar Tewari as Managing Director in State Bank of India (SBI) with effect from the date of his assumption of charge of the post, beyond his currently notified…
New Delhi: The Congress on Wednesday demanded Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s resignation after a Delhi court refused to take cognisance of the ED’s money laundering charge against Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case. The opposition party also vowed to expose the “vendetta politics” against its…
Hyderabad: The Telangana State BJP on Tuesday strongly condemned the Congress party for staging so-called nationwide protests against the Centre’s new rural development initiative, describing them as politically motivated, deceptive, and steeped in hypocrisy. State BJP Chief Spokesperson N. V. Subash said the Congress party has neither the moral authority nor the credibility to lecture…
New Delhi: The Indian Army on Tuesday received the final batch of three AH-64E Apache attack helicopters from the United States, completing its full fleet of six helicopters for the 451 Army Aviation Squadron based in Rajasthan’s Jodhpur. As per the information, the official photographs will be released on Wednesday morning. The helicopters landed at…
New Delhi: Lionel Messi hoped that football has a “bright future” in India and expressed gratitude for the “generous hospitality” that he got here during a whirlwind three-day tour, which had thousands of fans jostling to catch a glimpse of the Argentine genius in four different cities. Messi, after extending his stay by a day…
New York/Washington: The Trump administration has expanded its travel ban and restrictions to 20 additional nations as well as the Palestinian Authority as part of its efforts to “protect US national security and public safety interests”. US President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Tuesday expanding and strengthening entry restrictions on nationals from countries with…
Muscat: With Prime Minister Narendra Modi set to arrive here on Wednesday, Omani business leaders anticipate significant growth in bilateral trade, enhanced employment opportunities and deeper economic diversification through the impending Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with India. Modi’s two-day official visit is expected to see the formal signing of the landmark trade pact. Ajay…
