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India Needed Rohit to Open, Washi's Variation at MCG

India's assistant coach Abhishek Nayar on Thursday defended axing Shubman Gill from the Boxing Day Test, saying it was in the team's best interest to not only have Rohit Sharma back to his usual opening slot but also add some sting to the attack by drafting in spin all-rounder Washington Sundar.

Erigaise Looking to Enter Candidates Via World Rapid

Grandmaster Arjun Erigaise will have to tackle obstacles to retain his chances of becoming the first Indian to enter the 2026 Candidates' tournament when he opens his campaign at the World Rapid and Blitz chess tournament here.

Haven't been disciplined enough to stick in there

Indian superstar Virat Kohli on Thursday admitted he has not been disciplined enough in his last two-three innings of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and plans to take a lot more time before going for his strokes in the remaining two Tests.

Wedding Market Gets Glitz Back as Budgets Surge

Marriages might be made in heaven, but for those on Earth, the occasion to celebrate the exchange of vows is back to being an expensive affair.

Loans, deposits surge; NPAs fall: RBI report

Indian banks' financial position has stayed robust, marked by the sustained expansion in loans and deposits, while their gross bad loan ratio has dropped to multi-year lows, a central bank report showed on Thursday.

Exporters seek ₹750 crore fund to target $25 billion US potential

Exporters on Thursday sought a fund of ₹750 crore for three years to tap $25 billion export potential in the US, aiming to seize potential opportunities that may arise as the US President-elect, Donald Trump, has threatened to impose high tariffs on Chinese goods.

Bank Cyberattacks Surge as Security Deadline Nears

Of all cyber incidents reported by regulated entities during Jan 2019-Mar 2024, 69% were by commercial banks

Rupee Ends at Record Low for Third Session as Dollar Firms Up

The Indian rupee settled at a record closing low for a third consecutive session on Thursday, pressured by a firm dollar and importers' month-end dollar demand.

Economy to grow at 6.5% in FY25: Govt

India's economy is expected to grow at around 6.5% in fiscal year 2024/25, closer to the lower end of its 6.5%-7% projection, as global uncertainties pose a dampening threat, the government said on Thursday.

Branded hotels to see 13-14% growth in FY25 on demand surge

Branded hotels in the country are likely to see double-digit revenue growth of 13-14% in 2024-25, and 11-12% in the next financial year on demand surge, a report said on Thursday.

Haier set to hit $1 bn revenue in 2024, aims ₹11,500 cr next year

HAIER IS PLANNING TO DIVERSIFY ITS BUSINESS AND ENTER INTO COMMERCIAL AIR CONDITIONING AND KITCHEN APPLIANCES

D-Street Small Stocks Reap Big Gains for Investors in 2024

Robust liquidity, strong fundamentals of Indian economy contributed to trend

New York Taxi Driver Hits 6 Pedestrians, 3 Hospitalized

A taxicab struck six pedestrians in midtown Manhattan on Wednesday, police said, leaving three people injured and transported to hospitals for treatment.

Chicago to Maui Flight: Body Found in Wheel Well of United Plane

Maui police are investigating the discovery of a dead body in the wheel well of a United Airlines plane that landed in Maui, according to statements released by both the airline and the police department, on Wednesday.

Trump Assassination Suspect Trial Delayed

A man accused of attempting to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump in South Florida won't be tried until September 2025, a federal judge ruled this week.

May 9 Riots: 60 Civilians Get 2-10 Years in Pakistan Military Courts

Pakistan's military courts have convicted and sentenced another 60 civilians to prison terms ranging from two to 10 years for their involvement in attacks on army installations during violence on May 9 last year, the army said, on Thursday.

S Korean Opp files motion to impeach acting President

South Korea's opposition party filed a motion to impeach Acting President Han Duck-soo after he resisted pressure to appoint court judges who might increase the likelihood of removing President Yoon Suk Yeol from power.

B'desh to Investigate 2009 Mutiny Massacre

Bangladesh, on Thursday, ordered a commission to investigate a failed 2009 army mutiny and subsequent crackdown, including the role of alleged \"foreign\" backers, the inquiry chief said.

Azerbaijan Mourns 38 Killed in Plane Crash in Kazakhstan

Some aviation and military experts said the plane may have been accidentally shot by Russian air defense systems

Quad Members Eye September to Hold Next Year's Leaders' Summit

The members of the Quad are exploring the possibility of holding the next Leaders' Summit, which will be hosted by India, in September next year, people familiar with the matter said.

Taliban lesson for Islamabad

Fundamentalism bites back: That's the message, if Pakistan is willing to listen

MT Was a Master of the Word and Screen

Madath Thekkepaattu Vasudevan Nair (MT) was a remarkable cultural figure who left his imprint on the worlds of word and cinema.

2025 promises to be exciting for aviation

The revival of SpiceJet was a big surprise for the sector in 2024. Many had grounded the airline since the pandemic took a severe toll on the airline's functioning.

Educating India's young population

The Vidyalaxmi scheme seeks to democratise higher education by allowing young Indians to choose a quality college of their choice

Nestlé Judgment Jolts Swizz MFN Provision

Switzerland recently rescinded the unilateral application of the most favoured nation (MFN) provision in its Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) with India.

Doctors Being Trained In Tackling Health Issues Due To Excessive Microplastic Use

The Union government has started training clinical researchers and other experts in identifying and managing health conditions arising out of excessive use of microplastics.

2 decades on, survivors still counting cost of the great wave

Anjamma was sorting fish on the beach somewhere on the Tharangambadi coast when she saw a giant wave rise.

Memorial for Bal Thackeray ready; ceremony likely on his birthday

Construction for the first phase of the Bal Thackeray Memorial was completed on Tuesday, and a ceremony dedicating the property to the late Shiv Sena founder is expected to be held on January 23, his birth anniversary, according to an official from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA).

Rajnath To Chair Flag Day CSR Conclave Today

Defence minister Rajnath Singh will chair the sixth edition of the Armed Forces Flag Day (AFFD) Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) conclave on Friday, officials said.

BJP Slams Congress Over Map Gaffe at K'taka CWC Meeting

A controversy has erupted over the alleged misrepresentation of the India map on the posters displayed by the Congress to commemorate the centenary of 1924 Congress session in Belagavi, Karnataka, with the BJP dubbing it as \"vote bank\" politics by the national party.