Xi Jinping and Donald Trump (File photo) US President Donald Trump’s request to postpone his planned summit in Beijing with Chinese leader Xi Jinping has cast a shadow over bilateral engagement that had remained stable since their last meeting in October, though analysts believe the delay is unlikely to trigger a major rupture in ties,…
India’s mutual fund industry assets under management (AUM) rose to Rs 82.03 lakh crore in February 2026, registering a 27.1 per cent increase from Rs 64.53 lakh crore a year earlier, according to data released by Franklin Templeton report.The growth was driven largely by sustained inflows into equity-oriented schemes and continued expansion in systematic investment…
England’s Ollie Pope bats on day two of the first Ashes cricket test match between Australia and England in Perth. (AP) England batter Ollie Pope has responded to criticism following his side’s Ashes defeat in Australia, saying the perception that the team “weren’t fussed” is not accurate, while accepting why that view took hold among…
Image Credit: AI Generated Imagine a time when the blue planet looked nothing like it does today. A time when the oceans were frozen over, the continents were locked in a thick sheet of ice, and the sun reflected off a world almost entirely white. This is not science fiction, but a real time in…
University of Florida deactivates College Republicans organisation after antisemitism reports In a significant move reflecting growing scrutiny of student organizations, the University of Florida (UF) has deactivated its campus College Republicans chapter after reports of antisemitic behavior by some members, according to a report by AP News. The decision comes amid heightened awareness of misconduct…
Health insurance has become a priority area for the government, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday, expressing hope that the country would achieve universal insurance coverage by 2033 as the sector expands its reach.Replying to supplementary queries during Question Hour in the Rajya Sabha, Sitharaman said the insurance industry had already made significant progress,…
Mumbai Indians’ Rohit Sharma (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) MUMBAI: As Mumbai Indians head coach, Mahela Jayawardene has plenty to be pleased about heading into IPL 2026, starting March 28. Four MI players—India’s T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav, pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, skipper Hardik Pandya and batter Tilak Varma—played key roles in India’s 2026 T20 World Cup triumph.“Our…
10% of India’s non-energy imports in 2024 originated from the Middle East region. (AI image) The Middle East conflict has brought into focus the vulnerability of countries around the world in terms of their dependency on oil and gas. India, the world’s fifth largest economy, is also the third largest importer of oil. A big…
A century ago, in a quiet cabbage patch in Auburn, Massachusetts, something happened. Dr Robert H. Goddard, a Clark University Physics professor, fired up a rocket powered by liquid fuel. It flew for a mere 2.5 seconds and landed in a cabbage patch 184 feet (56 meters) as reported by NASA. This little test, on…
Suryakumar Yadav plays peacemaker in Arshdeep Snigh-Daryl Mitchell scuffle NEW DELHI: India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav has shared that he personally apologised to Daryl Mitchell after an on-field incident involving Arshdeep Singh during the recent World Cup final. His main aim, he said, was to show the right kind of leadership and sportsmanship. Watch Jay…
