The US trade deficit has unexpectedly narrowed to its smallest level since 2020 as President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff hikes altered import behaviour, according to delayed Commerce Department data released on Thursday.The deficit fell 10.9% to $52.8 billion in September, even as exports rose 3% to $289.3 billion and imports edged up 0.6% to $342.1…
Yuvraj Singh joins Team India’s huddle NEW DELHI: Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh made a surprise appearance just ahead of the toss before the second T20I between India and South Africa in New Chandigarh, joining the players’ huddle and sharing a few motivating words. The 2011 World Cup hero joined India’s team huddle, offering tactical…
Gautam Gambhir and Arshdeep Singh Indian pacer Arshdeep Singh had a forgettable outing in the second T20I against South Africa in Mullanpur on Thursday, delivering an unprecedented 13-ball over that drew visible frustration from head coach Gautam Gambhir and placed the left-arm seamer alongside an unwanted world record. Arshdeep’s 11th-over meltdown, featuring seven wides and…
US student loan borrowers face deadline to switch from SAVE to new IBR, PAYE, RAP options Millions of student loan borrowers in the US may soon have to resume payments as the SAVE forbearance period comes to an end. The move follows a settlement announced under the Trump administration, affecting borrowers who enrolled in the…
NEW DELHI: Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra co‑owners of the Goa nightclub Birch by Romeo Lane, have been detained by Thai authorities in Phuket and are set to be deported to India to face investigation in connection with a deadly fire that killed 25 people last week.Indian law enforcement agencies, working through diplomatic and international policing…
Some of the key provisions of the new labour codes include minimum wages, gratuity payout for fixed term employees after a year of service. (AI image) New labour codes decoded: The government has introduced new labour codes that have wide-ranging implications for your salary structure, provident fund contributions, bonus payout, ESI benefits, gratuity payout and…
India’s Virat Kohli (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant have been included in Delhi’s list of probables for the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy, as announced by the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA). The list also features players currently participating in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.Kohli recently confirmed his availability for the Vijay…
Yuvraj Singh at New Chandigarh Stadium (PTI Photo) At the New Chandigarh Stadium on Thursday, cricket legends Yuvraj Singh and Harmanpreet Kaur received the honour of having stands named after them.Yuvraj, who was named player of the tournament in the 2011 ODI World Cup, and Harmanpreet, who led India to their maiden Women’s World Cup…
BPSC TRE 4.0 recruitment likely soon The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) is preparing to launch the Teacher Recruitment Examination (TRE) 4.0, with more than 27,000 vacancies expected to be notified in the coming days. The development has gained momentum after recent communication from the state government and a public post by the Janata Dal…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United States President Donald Trump held a telephone conversation on Thursday and reviewed the progress of the India–US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. Both leaders expressed satisfaction with the steady strengthening of bilateral cooperation across a broad range of areas.According to an official statement, the two leaders discussed ways…
