Growth in bank credit to industry eased to 7.3 per cent in September 2025, compared with 8.9 per cent in the same period a year earlier, according to Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data released on Friday.On a year-on-year basis, non-food bank credit rose 10.2 per cent as of the fortnight ended September 19, 2025,…
Abhishek Sharma top scored for India in the 2nd T20I against Australia at the MCG, scoring 68 from 37 balls (Lukas Coch/AAPImage via AP) Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan didn’t mince words after India’s batting collapse led to a four-wicket win for Australia in the second T20I on Friday. Pathan described the contest as a…
During the second T20I, Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma were seen chatting and sharing a few laughs on the field. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The two swashbuckling left-handers — India’s Abhishek Sharma and Australia’s Travis Head — share a good camaraderie. The duo have previously played together for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL and are…
USCIS ends cheque, money order payments In a major procedural shift, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has discontinued payments by cheque and money order for all immigration filings. Beginning this week, applicants must authorise payments through electronic debit using Form G-1650, which allows the agency to withdraw funds directly from a US bank…
Filmmaker Farah Khan recently visited actor Rajat Bedi’s home as part of her popular YouTube series, where she drops in on celebrity friends for a fun cooking session mixed with light-hearted banter and nostalgic gossip. During one such candid chat with Rajat, Farah shared a heartwarming revelation about Shah Rukh Khan’s son, Aryan Khan —…
Modern lifestyles often involve long hours of sitting at desks, in cars, or in front of screens, leaving little room for regular movement. However, a lack of physical activity can silently harm the body in multiple ways. When we move less, our metabolism slows, calories go unused, and fat begins to accumulate, leading to gradual…
Head of the UN office for disaster risk reduction Mami Mizutori tells Pradeep Thakur Covax is making progress towards having 2 billion doses available by the end of 2021, which should be enough to protect high-risk and vulnerable people. Excerpts from the interview:The World Bank estimates 150 million people will be pushed into extreme poverty…
Currently, Indian exports face a huge 50 per cent additional import duty in the US. (AI image) India-US trade deal soon? Commerce minister Piyush Goyal has said that India is in advanced stages of talks with the US for a bilateral trade agreement. Goyal’s statement assumes significance as it comes on the back of American…
Prenelan Subrayen (5/61) spun a fine web as India ‘A’ were bowled out for 234 in 58 overs. (Image credit: X) BENGALURU: The BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) is like a second home to most Indian players. If they are not undergoing rehabilitation here, they are either playing matches or training at the expansive facility….
Jemimah Rodrigues was the ray of hope for Team India women in every sense in the semi-final win over Australia (AP Photo/Rajanish Kakade) Jemimah Rodrigues’ unforgettable night at the DY Patil Stadium was made even more special as she was named both the Player of the Match and Best Fielder after India’s stunning five-wicket win…
