NEW DELHI: Ministry of external affairs on Friday rejected criticism of India’s foreign funding law, saying the issue is an internal matter on which Parliament will take a decision.During a bi-weekly media briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said several countries, including the United States, regulate foreign funds and foreign financing.“Regarding the issue you are referring…
Former Nestle CMD Suresh Narayanan in his new book, ‘Courage Under Fire’, writes that in a crisis people follow those they trust. For over four decades, Suresh Narayanan has navigated boardrooms, brand battles and one of India Inc‘s defining crises. In ‘Courage Under Fire’ (Penguin Random House India), the former Nestlé India chairman and managing…
Former Gujarat captain Priyank Panchal has become the latest voice to question the decision to appoint 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as East Zone vice-captain for the upcoming Duleep Trophy, saying the teenager should first be allowed to settle into the demands of red-ball cricket.Sooryavanshi, who will serve as deputy to Ishan Kishan, was handed the leadership…
Median investor age falls 5 years as India’s market draws more young investors India’s investor club is getting younger and bigger. In last 6 years, from March 2020 to June 2026, the median investor age in the country has fallen from 38 years to 33 years, while the share of investors below 30 has jumped…
Badal-PM Modi meet sparked SAD-BJP alliance buzz NEW DELHI: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Sukhbir Singh Badal met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Parliament on Friday. The meeting has sparked buzz over whether the BJP and the SAD are preparing to turn the page on years of political estrangement ahead of the Punjab assembly elections…
Quillan Salkilld has moved quickly through the UFC ranks in the lightweight division. The 26-year-old Australian arrives at his first UFC main event riding a 12-1 professional record and a perfect 5-0 run inside the Octagon, with four finishes and four straight Performance of the Night bonuses already to his name.But Saturday’s headliner against eighth-ranked…
KL Rahul dropped a simple chance at first slip KL Rahul had a disappointing moment on the field during India’s three-day warm-up match against Sri Lanka XI at the Nondescripts Cricket Club Ground in Colombo.Leading the side in the absence of Shubman Gill, KL Rahul dropped a simple chance at first slip, giving Sri Lanka…
Kejriwal slams Centre’s new social media law NEW DELHI: Aam Aadmi Party supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Centre over its newly introduced social media law, alleging that it is aimed at silencing criticism of the government and reflects Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s growing fear of public protests.Addressing supporters, former…
NEW DELHI: India will not have a single umpire or technical official at the upcoming FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup, starting on August 15 in the Netherlands and Belgium. It is the first time since the 1998 World Cup in Utrecht that no Indian official has been selected for the tournament. Most of the officials…
Texas has paused approvals for new data centers. Governor Greg Abbott has ordered a temporary halt to approvals for new data centers seeking to connect to the state’s electric grid, He has directed the state’s regulators to complete a comprehensive audit before projects can move forward.The move comes as Texas, the state where Elon Musk…