The International Monetary Fund said that it was in talks with Pakistan, holding “constructive discussions” focused on the FY2025-26 budget and key economic reforms. The IMF team began high-level policy talks on 19 May in Islamabad and are expected to continue in the coming days.However, with no final agreement reached, its government pushed back the…
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Chief selector Ajit Agarkar acknowledged that replacing legends like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravichandran Ashwin in the Indian Test side is never easy, calling it a major transition phase for the team. The last time India played a Test match without all three—Rohit, Kohli, and…
BENGALURU: A 30-year-old businessman in Bengaluru has alleged that he was physically assaulted by a grocery delivery agent outside his home in Judges Colony, Basaveshwaranagar. The incident occurred on May 21 during a dispute over an order placed through the Zepto app. The complainant, Shashank S, said the delivery boy, identified as Vishnuvardhan, arrived at…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday batted for cooperation between the Centre and states to achieve the national goals, as he chaired a meeting of Niti Aayog. “If Centre and states work together like Team India, no goal is impossible,” Prime Minister Modi said at Niti Aayog governing council meeting.He also said, “Viksit…
The Global Trade Research Initiative said on Saturday that even if the US imposesd a 25% tariff on iPhones manufactured in India, production costs would still be significantly lower than making the devices in the United States.The GTRIs’ comments came in the wake of US President Donald Trump’s recent statement threatening to impose a 25%…
NEW DELHI: A 55-year-old woman has tested positive for Covid-19 in Noida and has been placed under home quarantine, officials confirmed on Saturday, news agency PTI reported.District chief medical officer Narendra Kumar, PTI that the woman had travelled by train on 14 May. “She is currently under home quarantine. Samples from her family members have…
Jasprit Bumrah (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Right-handed batter Shubman Gill has been named India’s 37th Test captain, as chief selector Ajit Agarkar announced the 18-member squad on Saturday for the crucial five-match tour of England, beginning June 20.Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has been appointed as the vice-captain.The squad was finalised by the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee…
Former Microsoft engineer Vaniya Agrawal disrupts Build 2025 in Seattle, protesting the company’s AI and cloud services agreement with Israel’s Ministry of Defence An Indian- American software engineer has disrupted two of Microsoft’s biggest events this year. The first incident occurred in April when the company celebrated its 50th anniversary in April when Vaniya Agarwal…
Banks across the country will remain closed today, on May 24, in observance of the fourth Saturday of the month. According to the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) official calendar, banks remain shut on every second and fourth Saturday.Customers can verify whether banks are open or closed by checking the RBI’s official website.This holiday applies…
TIRUPATI: A three-year-old girl was sexually assaulted and murdered in Kadapa district on Friday. According to cops, the girl and her parents, residents of Proddatur, were attending a relative’s wedding at Kambaladinne. While playing near the Kalyana Mandapam, the child was approached by a stranger, who lured her away with promises of sweets. The accused…
