India’s merchandise exports to China surged 67.35% year-on-year to $2.04 billion in December, driven by higher shipments of electronics, marine and agricultural products, according to Commerce Ministry data released on Thursday.The sharp rise was led by exports of oil meals, marine products, telecom instruments and spices. In the electronics segment, key items registering strong growth…
Washington Sundar (BCCI Photo) New Delhi: In a major blow to the India T20I team, less than a month before the World Cup, all-rounder Washington Sundar is racing against time to be fit for the multi-nation event which begins on February 7. The 26-year-old is all but certain to miss the five-T20I series vs New…
UP Warriorz’ Harleen Deol celebrates her half century during the Women’s Premier League (WPL) match between Mumbai Indians and UP Warriorz, at the DY Patil Stadium, in Navi Mumbai. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Harleen Deol responded to the setback of being retired out with a decisive half-century a day later as UP Warriorz defeated defending…
Federal officials are reinstating hundreds of US health workers who were laid off last year from a small but legally mandated workplace safety agency, according to information confirmed by government officials and a federal workers’ union.The layoffs occurred in April, when the Trump administration sharply reduced staff at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and…
NEW DELHI: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday arrested an absconding accused in a 2021 CPI (Maoist) conspiracy case involving attempts to re-energise the banned terrorist organisation in the Magadh Zone.The accused, identified as Chandan Kumar, was nabbed in Mumbai. A resident of district Jehanabad, Bihar, he was an active member of CPI (Maoist),…
Gold prices climbed to a fresh lifetime high in the domestic market on Thursday amid sustained buying by jewellers and stockists, according to the All India Sarafa Association.Gold advanced by Rs 800 to hit a new peak of Rs 1,47,300 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes), extending gains for the fifth consecutive session. The…
PSG’s head coach Luis Enrique reacts after the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich in Paris, France, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025. (AP Photo) PARIS: Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique is open to a sin-bin-style system in soccer whereby players are temporarily removed from a game for fouls. Sin-bins are…
Ben Stokes of England leaves the stage after being interviewed following England’s defeat during day five of the Fifth Test in the 2025/26 Ashes Series between Australia and England at SCG on January 08, 2026 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo/Getty Images) Bazball arrived in Australia preaching fearlessness and fun, but left the Australian shores shredded. After…
Michigan study finds students with disabilities improve academically after switching to charter schools When 1.7 million Michigan students with disabilities switched from traditional public schools to charter schools between 2013 and 2018, there was a wave of apprehension. However, the survey results are surprising. These students didn’t just keep up, they improved academically. A study…
NEW DELHI: Defence sources on Thursday told ANI that two incident of drone spotting were reported in the Jammu sector, marking third such incident in recent days. Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems measures were activated by the Indian Army following the sightings, the sources said.The latest sightings come on Army Day, as the Indian Army underlined its…
