IIFCL plans $1 billion overseas loan, also eyes $400 million ADB funding to back infrastructure push

IIFCL plans $1 billion overseas loan, also eyes $400 million ADB funding to back infrastructure push

State-owned India Infrastructure Finance Company Ltd (IIFCL) is planning to raise $1 billion from overseas investors in what could become its largest foreign-currency loan, while also holding talks with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for a separate $400 million loan, a senior company executive told Reuters. State-owned India Infrastructure Finance Company Ltd (IIFCL) is planning…

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Amol Muzumdar calls for a 'rethink of India's T20 strategy' after Women's World Cup exit to Australia

Amol Muzumdar calls for a ‘rethink of India’s T20 strategy’ after Women’s World Cup exit to Australia | Cricket News

India head coach Amol Muzumdar admitted that the team needs to rethink its approach in the shortest format of cricket after their disappointing Women’s T20 World Cup campaign that ended with a second successive group-stage exit.Needing a win against six-time champions Australia to qualify for the semifinals, India failed to defend 170 and lost by…

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'No one shall be disadvantaged': CBSE issues three-language policy guidelines, exempts current Class X students

‘No one shall be disadvantaged’: CBSE issues three-language policy guidelines, exempts current Class X students

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued detailed guidelines explaining how the third language policy will be implemented for students in different classes under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The Board said the focus will remain on learning languages in a meaningful way and that no student will be disadvantaged because of…

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6 places in Europe that are hotter right now than several North Indian cities and what travellers need to know

6 places in Europe that are hotter right now than several North Indian cities and what travellers need to know

For years, Europe has been synonymous with cool and pleasant summers, vibrant streets, and breezy evenings attracting travellers from worldwide; especially from North India as summers in this part of India get too hot to handle. People start planning quick summer escapes to European nations. But June 2026 has changed that perception and how! It…

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Rice farming warning: Scientists say the world's most important food is pushing Earth beyond safe environmental limits

Rice farming warning: Scientists say the world’s most important food is pushing Earth beyond safe environmental limits |

Image: Left/Canva/Right/AI Generated For billions of people, rice is more than a daily meal; it is the foundation of food security, culture and livelihoods. Every grain harvested represents centuries of agricultural knowledge and feeds communities across Asia, Africa and beyond. Yet the crop that sustains more than half of humanity is now at the centre…

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Stocks to buy: What's the outlook for Nifty for June 29-July 3 week? Check list of top stock recommendations

Stocks to buy: What’s the outlook for Nifty for June 29-July 3 week? Check list of top stock recommendations

Top stocks to buy today (AI image) Stock market recommendations: TVS Motor Company, and Vijaya Diagnostic Centre are the top stock recommendations by Sudeep Shah, Head – Technical Research and Derivatives, SBI Securities for the June 29-July 3, 2026 week. The analyst has also shared his views on Nifty and Bank Nifty: Stock recommendations: TVS…

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'I expected Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to debut': Sunil Gavaskar questions India's call after Ireland setback | Cricket News

‘I expected Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to debut’: Sunil Gavaskar questions India’s call after Ireland setback | Cricket News

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: India batting legend Sunil Gavaskar has expressed surprise over Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s omission from the T20I series against Ireland, saying the teenage batting sensation should have been handed his international debut before the tougher assignment in England.The 15-year-old, who enjoyed a sensational IPL 2026 campaign, remained on the bench throughout…

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'PEACEMAKER' Pak Bombs Afghanistan; Dozens Killed As Islamabad Blames Afghans For Karachi Attack

Pakistan Airstrikes: ‘Locals rushed to rescue, then came second strike’: How Pakistan’s late-night strikes in Afghanistan unfolded

Aftermath of strikes carried out by Pakistan in Afghanistan’s Chamkani district (Image source: Reuters) Pakistan’s security forces carried out ground operations and airstrikes along the Afghanistan border on Monday, killing 29, officials said. Pakistan’s information minister Attaullah Tarar announced the strikes on X, saying “three targets in Paktia, Paktika and Kunar were destroyed during precision…

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Gold price prediction today: Will gold prices continue to fall? Key levels to watch out for June 29, 2026 week

Gold price prediction today: Will gold prices continue to fall? Key levels to watch out for June 29, 2026 week

Overall, the technical outlook remains bearish to neutral. As long as prices trade below the 20-day moving average, rallies are likely to face selling pressure. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices may find support in the Rs 142,800–143,200 band. They are trading with a bearish bias in the near-term, says Manav Modi, Senior…

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