NEW DELHI: The Centre has notified two crucial changes to foreign direct investment rules — the first relating to flows from neighbouring countries such as China and the second allowing up to 100% investment in insurance business — as it seeks to step up inflows amid a weak rupee.Starting May 1, companies with up to…
Iran Football (Image: Getty) FIFA has officially approved Iran’s request to relocate its 2026 FIFA World Cup training camp from Arizona in the United States to Tijuana, Mexico, following concerns surrounding logistics, travel restrictions and visa-related complications. The decision was confirmed by Mehdi Taj, president of the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI), after…
R Vaishali’s after the Candidates’ win The ink had barely dried on R Vaishali’s Candidates glory when another name from Tamil Nadu made its mark on the global stage. Days after the 24-year-old Grandmaster from Chennai scripted history, 11-year-old A S Sharvaanica was crowned U12 girls’ rapid champion at the FIDE World Cadet and Youth…
Matheesha Pathirana (X-cricbuzz) Matheesha Pathirana suffered an injury scare during his long-awaited IPL 2026 debut for Kolkata Knight Riders against Gujarat Titans on Saturday after walking off the field midway through his spell. The Sri Lankan pacer, who was making his first appearance of the season after recovering from an injury sustained during the T20…
Chandigarh: The Haryana govt prepares to permit “stilt-plus-four” floor constructions across most of the state, following a clarification from court that a recent ban applies exclusively to Gurugram.The move revived hopes for property developers and homeowners after the Punjab and Haryana high court narrowed the scope of its earlier stay. On April 27, a bench…
A sealed vial of sediment pulled from Yukon permafrost does not look like a breakthrough. It looks like dirt until the sequencing results arrive. Inside it, scientists from institutions including McMaster University and the University of Alberta found genetic traces of mammoths, horses, and predators that have not roamed the Arctic for tens of thousands…
The grand pooja ceremony for the upcoming multistarrer ‘Venky Anil 5’ was held in Hyderabad with much fanfare. The film is directed by Anil Ravipudi and features Venkatesh, Kalyan Ram, Keerthy Suresh and Krithi Shetty in the lead roles. Many veterans from the film industry were seen at the launch ceremony including the renowned director…
Lucknow: Beaming with joy for being felicitated by chief minister Yogi Adityanath, students and parents thanked him for his words of encouragement for children.“I am overwhelmed to be honoured by the CM sir. I am very happy to receive a tablet,” said Tanu Jaiswal, who secured 96.8% marks.Sarvesh Mishra, who secured 96.5% marks, said that…
Gorakhpur: The body of a youth from Bihar was found near a railway track close to Garhwa railway crossing here on Monday morning.The deceased was identified as Ranjan Rai (24), a resident of Harishankarpur Hasim Chak in Dalsinghsarai area of Samastipur district.According to police, Ranjan was travelling from Samastipur to Ludhiana for some work, and…
Some days feel like the road opens up in front of you. This is one of them. The Moon supports your timing, and Jupiter blesses sensible choices, especially around money and people.Your speech turns melodious, and you’ll see the effect at once. Shopkeepers respond better, colleagues soften, and even a grumpy relative listens. Unexpected guests…
