Reserve Bank of India’s monetary policy measures are seen a coordinated attempt to shift market perception of rupee from depreciation concerns towards stronger capital inflows. SBI Research estimates that the measures could trigger at least $40 billion in inflows, potentially supporting the rupee towards the 92–93 levels. At the same time, Kotak Securities places the…
NEW DELHI: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay on Monday called off his scheduled election campaign in Chennai, citing logistical constraints imposed by local authorities.Vijay was set to campaign in the Villivakkam and T Nagar constituencies. While police had granted permission for the events, the party alleged that the time allocated to travel between the…
India is set to take a major step in expanding its nuclear energy programme, with plans to invite bids for the establishment of a 220 MWe Bharat Small Modular Reactor (BSMR-200), within the next three to six months. The project is considered as a major part of the country’s clean energy transition, officials told ET.Foreign…
Rosé made her historic debut at the 2026 Grammy Awards, becoming the first K-pop soloist nominated in two major categories and set to perform. Her striking red carpet look, a black mini dress with a dramatic white drape, showcased her evolving fashion identity. This milestone night celebrates her solo career’s significant achievements. BLACKPINK’S Rosé has…
NEW DELHI: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, has handed over the additional charge of Director to Dr Nikhil Tandon, head of the Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism and Dean (Academics), following the exit of Dr M Srinivas.Dr Srinivas has been appointed as a full-time member of NITI Aayog, prompting the…
NEW DELHI: Income tax refunds are experiencing significant delays this assessment year, with tax professionals reporting extended processing times even for routine cases. Official CBDT data shows personal income-tax refunds have dropped to Rs 88,548 crore by early November compared to Rs 1.42 lakh crore in the same period last year. According to official data…
FIFA World Cup trophy (Photo by Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The 2026 FIFA World Cup has entered its business end, with all 16 teams confirmed for the Round of 16 following a dramatic Round of 32 that saw heavyweights like Germany and the Netherlands crash out. Defending champions Argentina survived a scare against Cape Verde,…
All India Services (Death-cum-Retirement Benefits) Rules have a provision to extend the services of certain secretaries beyond the retirement age of 60 years NEW DELHI: The government on Wednesday gave a one-year extension in service to cabinet secretary TV Somanathan and home secretary Govind Mohan. This is the first such extension for the two key…
India’s Shubman Gill reacts after playing a shot during the third T20 cricket match between India and South Africa in Dharamshala, India, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Ashwini Bhatia) Mumbai: India’s ODI and Test captain Shubman Gill missed Punjab’s round-five Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Sikkim in Jaipur on Saturday due to “travel issues”, as…
India’s envoy to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra said Pakistan had eroded the foundation of the Indus Waters Treaty over the past five decades. He added that Islamabad had “dismantled” the goodwill and friendship that underpinned the 1960 agreement, and that New Delhi’s decision to keep the treaty in abeyance merely acknowledged that reality.As reported…