The Union Cabinet has approved significant reforms for the stock market and insurance sectors. The plan includes allowing 100% foreign investment in insurance, aiming to boost penetration and consumer choice. NEW DELHI: The Cabinet on Thursday cleared rewriting of laws in two critical sectors – stock markets and insurance. The plan is to allow 100%…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 171 off 95 balls to set up India’s 234-run win over hosts UAE in the opening match of the U19 Asia Cup on Friday.The 14-year-old from Samastipur, Bihar, hit 14 sixes, the highest by any batter in a single U19 innings. India also benefited from half-centuries by Vihaan Malhotra (69) and Aaron…
NEW DELHI: Out of India’s T20 setup, Indian men’s cricket team fast bowler Mohammed Siraj on Friday delivered an stunning performance in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, taking three wickets against the star-studded Mumbai side.The presence of a clutch of India stars failed to inspire Mumbai as they went down to Hyderabad in their Super…
A new era of premium visas: Trump introduces the ‘Gold Card’ to help companies secure global talent. When President Donald Trump’s administration officially launched the “Trump Gold Card” visa programme on Wednesday, it was presented as a high-priced shortcut to US residency — a fast lane, at a steep cost, for non-US citizens seeking expedited…
A new report reveals a surprising trend: wealthier, more digitalized Indian states are more vulnerable to cyberattacks. While richer states boast better defenses, they face a higher volume of threats. Conversely, poorer states, despite weaker defenses, experience fewer attacks. Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana offer the least cybercrime protection, while Rajasthan and Assam lead in…
NEW DELHI: Retail inflation inched up marginally in Nov from a record low in Oct, led by an some uptick in prices of vegetables, eggs, meat and fish, spices – prompting experts to say that it is expected to remain benign for now.Data released by the National Statistics Office (NSO) on Friday showed retail inflation,…
Artist Swapan Kumar Das draws a portrait of Argentine footballer and 2022 FIFA World Cup winning captain Lionel Messi ahead of his visit, in Kolkata, West Bengal. (PTI Photo) Lionel Messi is returning to India after his first visit in 2011, but this trip will not involve any competitive football. His 2011 appearance at the…
NEW DELHI: In a landmark move highlighting the growing emphasis on personality and publicity rights, Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar approached the Delhi High Court seeking protection against the misuse of his name, photographs, and likeness across social media and e-commerce platforms.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!On Friday, a single-judge bench…
NEET PG Counselling 2025 round 2 choice filling extended again. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has extended the choice filling and locking deadline for NEET PG 2025 Round 2 counselling after releasing a revised seat matrix that added new seats across several postgraduate programmes. Candidates can now submit and lock their choices on the official…
The government has approved a bill to replace MGNREGA with the Pujya Bapu Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Bill, promising 125 workdays per household. This move aims to counter opposition criticism on funding and boost employment claims, particularly in rural areas. Projects will align with Viksit Bharat National Infra Stack, prioritizing water security. NEW DELHI: Government on…
