(Each week, Deputy Editor Liz Mathew maps the changing political landscape from New Delhi, focusing on power equations, policy moves, and shifts in alliances.) The BJP has long viewed Telangana as a potential second bastion in the South, a key element of its blueprint to expand influence across the Coromandel states. Yet, the party appears…
MS Dhoni (PTI Photo/R Senthilkumar) Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan feels the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League could potentially be the final season in which legendary wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni appears in the famous yellow jersey of the Chennai Super Kings.Speaking about Dhoni’s immense value to the franchise, Pathan admitted it is almost impossible…
The Union Bank of India is again in a big controversy. The All India Union Bank Officer Staff Association has raised a critical issue. As per association, the bank is forcing female staff to join distant places by threatening to initiate disciplinary action against them. This goes against the court order wherein the court had…
Indian firms on Tuesday curtailed natural gas allocations to industrial consumers amid expectations of supply constraints. (AI image) Middle East war impact: Indian buyers of liquefied natural gas are currently looking at alternative sourcing strategies to make up for disrupted supplies from Qatar, after the Gulf producer halted output in the wake of an Iranian…
Team India at Wankhede stadium (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The defending champions India take on England at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday in the second semi-final of the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The winner of the contest will then face New Zealand in the summit clash in Ahmedabad on Sunday, after…
The proposed withdrawal of the Revenue Deficit Grant (RDG) for Himachal Pradesh by the 16th Finance Commission has pushed the ruling Congress into an aggressive political stance, while placing the BJP — usually on the offensive since losing power in the state in 2022 — on the defensive. As the state’s debt has crossed Rs…
(As West Bengal gears up for the Assembly polls, every Tuesday, The Indian Express’s Kolkata bureau chief Ravik Bhattacharya decodes the electoral trends, political signals, and campaign moves shaping the contest.) With the West Bengal Assembly elections round the corner, the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC)’s chairperson and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee seems to have declared…
RBI Classifies Borrowers into Risk Categories Based on CIBIL Scores The Reserve Bank of India has introduced a risk-tier classification system for borrowers based on their credit scores. This classification has been explained in the Financial Stability Report (FSR) to help banks and financial institutions assess credit risk more effectively. The objective of this classification…
Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh is experiencing a boom in the real estate market in 2026. The city is known for its strong infrastructure, prime transport corridors and rising demand from NCR commuters. From the famous Indirapuram to Siddharth Vihar and affordable Raj Nagar Extension, the city offers a range of attractive options to investors, home…
England’s Jacob Bethell (ANI Photo) England’s young batter Jacob Bethell delivered a stunning performance in the T20 World Cup 2026 semi final against the India national cricket team at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday. Although England eventually lost the match by seven runs, Bethell’s sensational century turned the chase into a thrilling contest…