NEW DELHI: DCM Shriram said it will receive $90 million from International Finance Corporation, the World Bank Group’s private sector arm, through sustainability-linked non-convertible debentures. Proceeds will fund expansion of its chemicals business. Source link
File photo of Rajasthan Royals’ Riyan Parag. (AP Photo) New Delhi: India all-rounder Riyan Parag is all set to be named as the new Rajasthan Royals captain at 4pm today. While options included Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel and even the experienced Ravindra Jadeja, the think tank favoured Parag, who has been with the franchise since…
Petroleum is the most immediate area of exposure. In 2025, India sourced roughly $70 billion crude oil and petroleum products from West Asia. (AI image) Beyond oil, the Middle East crisis has other implications for the Indian economy, especially if the US-Israel-Iran war continues for a long duration leading to major supply disruptions. In recent…
Some international banks in the Middle East have closed branches and evacuated offices after a warning from Iran. Iran said that banks and economic centres linked to the United States and Israel could become targets. The warning came from Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, which is the country’s joint military command. It advised civilians not…
A colourful yard is like a sign of a healthy garden. However, it is important to note that not all colourful plants that grow in your yard are healthy. In fact, some of these colourful weed plants have toxic chemicals that could affect both humans and animals. Most of these weed plants grow naturally in…
While West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s Supreme Court appearance on Wednesday against the Election Commission (EC)’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls created a stir in political circles, it was not the Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo’s first courtroom battle. While Banerjee is now leading her party’s charge against the EC’s alleged bid to…
Albie Morkel (L) with South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada during a training session at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. (PTI) NEW DELHI: Ahead of their final Group D encounter against the United Arab Emirates, South Africa’s specialist consultant Albie Morkel brought a touch of humour to the press conference. Asked if he exchanges coaching ideas…
Set in the heart of Kaushambi district of Uttar Pradesh lives a woman with high dreams. Where rural fields consume most of the time of villagers and digital influences are still blooming, Yashoda Lodhi, also known online as “English with Dehati Madam” is giving most educated English teachers a run for their money! The farmer…
3 min readShimlaMar 7, 2026 09:54 AM IST First published on: Mar 7, 2026 at 04:26 AM IST Congress’ Rajya Sabha candidate from Himachal Pradesh Anurag Sharma was awarded construction contracts worth nearly Rs 16 crore in the past two years. The Himachal Pradesh Public Works Department (HPPWD) in Kangra gave him contracts worth Rs…
VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid share a chat in the dressing room during the Eden Test. (Getty Images) Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman forged a series-defining partnership in the Eden Gardens Test to script one of the greatest turnarounds in cricket. Talking to TOI, the former India captain reflects on the tactical calls, the marathon…