United Nations secretary-general Antonio Guterres has once again voiced his support for reform in the Security Council, calling it not just “important” but an “essential” step.“Reforming the Security Council is not just important – it is essential. Those who try to cling to privileges today risk paying the price tomorrow. We must all be bold…
The Union Budget should prioritise simpler and more predictable tax laws, alongside tax neutrality for cross-border and corporate reorganisations, to strengthen India’s appeal as a long-term destination for foreign direct investment (FDI), tax and economic experts said, reported PTI.They argued that rationalising the tax framework and lowering the cost of capital would complement ongoing reforms…
MELBOURNE: Novak Djokovic equaled two all-time tennis records by starting his 21st Australian Open, and he added another milestone Monday night with his 100th win at Melbourne Park. He liked the sound of it. “I mean, what can I say? I like the sound of it – centurion is pretty nice,” the 24-time major winner…
BCB denies January 21 ICC deadline NEW DELHI: The Bangladesh Cricket Board has denied reports that the ICC set a January 21 deadline for a decision on the T20 World Cup. The board says no such date was communicated. It has again asked for its matches to be moved to another venue.BCB director Amzad Hossain…
The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund has issued a formal rebuke of Harvard University over new admissions guidance that bars alumni interviewers from referencing an applicant’s race in written evaluations, calling the policy “unlawful and discriminatory.”In a December 23 letter addressed to Harvard President Alan M. Garber, Harvard Corporation Senior Fellow Penny S. Pritzker,…
NEW DELHI: The Congress is finally in action mode in Tamil Nadu. After a weekend brainstorming with party chief Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi in the national capital, the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee has convened a crucial Executive Committee meeting tomorrow to focus on preparations for the upcoming 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections. But the…
MUMBAI: IDBI Bank reported a net profit of Rs 1,935.5 crore for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2025, up 1.4% from Rs 1,908.3 crore a year earlier, aided by provision write-backs and improved asset quality. However, a sharp drop in core net interest income results in shares of the bank falling nearly 6%.Net interest income…
Niki Poonacha (Photo by KSLTA) The Times of India in Melbourne: Niki Poonacha is a late bloomer in tennis. Although he picked up a racket at the age of five, his exposure to tournament play came much later. He played his first ITF event at 17, and at 30, he is set to make his…
GG vs RCB, WPL Live Score: Gujarat Giants have been among the better sides with the ball in the powerplay this season. The challenge will be sustaining that pressure through the middle and death overs against an RCB batting line-up that has punished loose phases. Sophie Devine has been Gujarat Giants’ most consistent performer so…
BTEUP Re-evaluation 2026 begins for odd semester results at bteup.ac.in The Board of Technical Education Uttar Pradesh has started the BTEUP re-evaluation 2026 process for odd semester and special back paper results on its official website, bteup.ac.in.The re-evaluation window is open for all the students who are not satisfied with the scores in BTEUP Result…
