Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman NEW DELHI: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday described the middle class as the growth engine of India and said nearly 500 cities are poised to emerge as the country’s next centres of economic activity.Participating in a panel discussion on ‘How to promote the rise of a new middle class’ at…
Today, August 8, 2026, the football world is mourning. Lionel Messi‘s father and longtime agent, Jorge Messi, died at the age of 68 in Rosario, Argentina, after battling a prolonged illness. But Jorge Messi was never just the father of the world’s greatest footballer. He was the architect of everything that followed. The quiet, determined…
Most Indians in the Gulf are employed in sectors like construction, retail, warehouses and automobiles, where occupational risks are high. HYDERABAD: Over 800 Indian expats died in workplace accidents between 2023 and 2025, according to MEA data. Of these, 55% occurred in Gulf countries, which recorded nearly three deaths a week on an average. The…
Yamaha Motor India today finally launched the new Yamaha Aerox E electric scooter in the Indian market, priced at Rs 2.81 lakh (ex-showroom). Interested customers can book the e-scooter online or by visiting their nearest dealership; deliveries are expected to begin soon. The Aerox E is the brand’s second electric scooter in India after the…
Prolonged tensions in the Middle East are expected to keep crude oil prices elevated well into the coming years, according to Asian Development Bank Chief Economist Albert Park, who warned that the fallout could weigh on India’s growth and push up inflation.“With a higher oil price expectation, we actually have it as USD 96 per…
The week opens with a mixed sky for Aries. Your spirit wants to run ahead, yet your body may ask for a slower pace. Listen to that signal. Early in the week, keep your thoughts close to your chest, especially around people who ask too many questions but offer very little of themselves. Not everyone…
Gold and silver prices began Monday’s trading session on a firm footing on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), supported by weakness in the US dollar and softer crude oil prices, as investors assessed the possibility of progress in peace talks between the United States and Iran. In the domestic futures market, MCX silver contracts for…
India coach Gautam Gambhir and chief selector for the Indian men’s cricket team Ajit Agarkar . (Getty Images) Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik believes there could be differences between head coach Gautam Gambhir and chief selector Ajit Agarkar, suggesting that contrasting priorities may have contributed to India’s selection decisions during the recent T20I tour of…
Twitch streamer SmaK was suddenly banned for 30 days after making a joke during a recent livestream. The streamer said the ban came just moments after he made comments about wanting to “go away” while talking about strange messages he had been reading in his chat. The suspension quickly became confusing because SmaK said he…
Improving global risk appetite and a strong rally in equities helped nine of India’s 10 most valuable companies add a combined Rs 2.15 lakh crore in market valuation last week, with Bharti Airtel emerging as the biggest gainer.The benchmark BSE Sensex climbed 1,274.95 points, or 1.68%, during the week, PTI reported.“Indian equity markets extended their…
Harbhajan Singh and Sreesanth Just when it seemed Harbhajan Singh and S Sreesanth had finally moved on from the infamous IPL 2008 slapgate controversy, tensions have resurfaced once again.Sreesanth recently challenged Harbhajan, asking whether the former India spinner had the “guts” to step into a ring with him. The remark came amid a fresh disagreement…
A relaxing family day is on the agenda and you could feel like you need companionship, comfort and a break from the typical routine. The Moon stimulates cooperation and unity and brings togetherness, while Venus brings joy gifts, pleasure, and social jollity. It’s a day for enjoying life a bit.A picnic, an outing with the…
