Photo credit: X/@TheHockeyIndia NEW DELHI: India started their Junior Women’s Hockey World Cup campaign with a one-sided result, running over Namibia 13-0 in their first game on Monday.Hina Bano and Kanika Siwach scored a hat-trick each, as India registered their biggest win in the event’s history. Along with Hina’s goals (35′, 35′, 45′) and Kanika’s…
Income-driven IDR plans like IBR and RAP could reduce student loan payments for many borrowers: what you need to know about payments Many student loan borrowers in the US could soon see lower monthly bills as the Department of Education finalises changes to income-driven repayment plans. The adjustments primarily affect the Income-Based Repayment plan, or…
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan’s son Kasim Khan on Monday accused the jail authorities of doing “something irreversible” to his father amid the ongoing speculations about his whereabouts.Speaking to news agency Reuters , Kasim said that the family has had no direct or verifiable contact with Khan, despite a judicial order for weekly meetings.“Not…
Indian rupee declined by 8 paise to end at 89.53 against the US dollar on Monday, weighed down by heightened demand for the dollar and concerns over the widening trade deficit. Forex traders said limited intervention by the central bank and delays in the India–US trade deal have also contributed to the rupee’s ongoing weakness.At…
Lockie Ferguson during the captain’s press meet. (Image source: ILT20) TimesofIndia.com in Dubai: Desert Vipers captain Lockie Ferguson feels the mushrooming T20 leagues around the world are not a big threat to international cricket. The New Zealand speedster said the increase in the number of T20 leagues is great for the sport. The fourth season…
Rohit Sharma, Rahul Dravid (File photo/Agencies) NEW DELHI: Ravichandran Ashwin has said India’s aggressive batting style in recent years is the result of former captain Rohit Sharma and ex-head coach Rahul Dravid’s influence.The former India off-spinner said the two pushed for a faster scoring approach in limited-overs cricket and also followed the same approach themselves,…
Artificial Intelligence and automation has changed the classrooms For decades, a college degree was a near-universal ticket to opportunity in America. It promised stability, upward mobility, and a foothold in a competitive labor market. Today, that promise is eroding, not just because tuition costs have soared or debt has piled up, but because the skills…
Sanchar Saathi mobile app In what raises privacy concerns and fears around state surveillance, govt has asked smartphone makers to mandatorily pre-install its Sanchar Saathi app on their devices, ostensibly to strengthen cyber security on the devices and prevent tampering and spoofing of IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number.The order, originally issued on November 21,…
Financial fraudsters are increasingly shifting their operations toward small business and current accounts, using them to move large amounts of illegal funds, executives at fraud-detection startups said.In the past, scammers generally hijacked retail and Jan Dhan accounts and converted them into mule accounts. However, now they are turning to business accounts for the same purpose….
Faf du Plessis on the left (Photo Credits: IPL) Former England cricket all-rounder Moeen Ali has decided to participate in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026, choosing not to play in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026.The 38-year-old’s announcement follows a similar decision made by Faf du Plessis to play in the PSL.Revealing his decision…
