IMF warns Iran war disruptions are pushing global economy towards ‘adverse’ scenario; growth risks rise

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday warned that continued disruptions from the Iran war are pushing the global economy closer to an “adverse” scenario marked by slower growth, tighter financial conditions and rising inflation risks, AFP reported.Last month, the IMF’s World Economic Outlook projected global growth at 3.1 per cent for 2026 under its…

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Out of contention for CWG and Asian Games, Nikhat Zareen says boxers were ‘crushed’ in BFI vs SAI tussle during trials

Nikhat Zareen on Thursday said the last two weeks had been “torture” for boxers, who were affected by the dispute between the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) and the Sports Authority of India (SAI).SAI had objected to BFI’s assessment-based selection process after receiving complaints from several boxers. The assessment camp for selecting squads for this…

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PR Sreejesh hits back at Hockey India with explosive post

NEW DELHI: Indian hockey legend PR Sreejesh has escalated his public disagreement with Hockey India, posting a sharp response after the federation defended its decision not to renew his contract as junior men’s team coach.The two-time Olympic medallist, whose 17-month stint ended after India’s bronze-medal finish at the Junior World Cup, used social media to…

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“Hope is both the earliest and the most indispensable virtue inherent in the state of being alive. If life is to be sustained hope must remain, even where confidence is wounded, trust impaired.”

Erik Erikson (Image: Wikipedia) Hope is one of those things people rarely notice when life feels stable. It quietly sits in the background while plans move normally, relationships feel secure, and the future appears manageable. Most people do not wake up every morning consciously thinking about hope. They simply assume tomorrow will arrive and life…

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Deepak Chahar’s reaction after deceiving Priyansh Arya with variation in MI vs PBKS match goes viral

Deepak Chahar dismissed Priyansh Arya after setting him up with a planned sequence of deliveries, during the IPL 2026 match between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings in Dharamsala on Thursday.In the 58th match of the tournament, Mumbai Indians were led by Jasprit Bumrah, who stepped in as captain with Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav unavailable….

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Piyush Goyal seeks stronger India-Africa trade integration through aligned standards

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday called for aligning standards, customs procedures and business practices between India and African nations to accelerate bilateral trade and deepen economic partnerships, PTI reported.Addressing a curtain raiser event for the upcoming India-Africa Business Dialogue (IABD) and Exhibition, Goyal said the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), valued…

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