Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s ninth Budget presentation in the Lok Sabha on Sunday saw sporadic protests from the Opposition during specific announcements while the Treasury Benches cheered her on in the House, thumping their desks at regular intervals. Draped in a purple Kattam Kanjivaran saree with a maroon border, Sitharaman began her speech by invoking…
Daniel Vettori (TOI Photo) NEW DELHI: The signing of Pakistan mystery spinner Abrar Ahmed by Sunrisers Leeds at the 2026 player auction created a storm on social media in India, but head coach Daniel Vettori has explained that the move was purely a cricketing decision after the franchise missed out on England star Adil Rashid.Go…
Top stocks to buy (AI image) Top stock market recommendations: Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, Colgate-Palmolive (India), and JSW Steel are the top stock picks that Aakash K Hindocha, Deputy Vice President – WM Research of Nuvama Professional Clients Group has listed. He also shares his outlook for Nifty, and Bank Nifty for February 26, 2026:Index…
Swift and banks around the world are planning to introduce a new framework for cross-border retail payments. Consumers and small businesses in many countries will soon benefit from faster, cheaper, and more transparent international payments. EXPLAINED: What is SWIFT? SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication) is a global network that allows banks and financial…
Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe Live Score, T20 World Cup 2026: A battle for supremacy awaits as Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe, already through to the Super 8s, face off to decide who finishes atop the group. Both sides have exceeded expectations, but the clash offers a crucial chance to carry confidence and secure a strategic advantage…
ICICI Direct is bullish on Patel Engineering recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 80 in its research report dated April 22, 2024.
Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana has been named in Barbie’s first-ever Dream Team, becoming the first cricketer in the world to receive a one-of-a-kind Barbie doll inspired by her journey. The announcement was made on Thursday, March 5.Toy manufacturer Mattel aligned the recognition with International Women’s Day, which is observed every year on March 8. According…
Paramount Skydance is now on track to take over Warner Bros. Discovery after Netflix withdrew from the bidding war. The move hands control of a vast entertainment empire spanning: CNN, Nickelodeon, HBO, and Warner’s blockbuster franchises, to the Ellison family, headed by Oracle founder Larry Ellison and his son, Paramount CEO David Ellison.Netflix co-CEOs Ted…
A ruthless New Zealand rode on a record-breaking 33-ball century from opener Finn Allen to outclass South Africa by nine wickets and storm into the T20 World Cup final in Kolkata on Wednesday. Allen smashed 10 fours and eight sixes to chase down 170 in just 12.5 overs, leaving the entire South African side stunned.The…
Shubhanshu Shukla reveals how astronauts stay fresh in space (Image source: Wikipedia) Shubhanshu Shukla in his recent X post, continuing the series following his insights on his journey in space, describes what follows astronauts getting ready in the International Space Station (ISS). Shukla is the first Indian to visit the ISS and only the second…