NEW DELHI: Gross foreign direct investment (FDI) grew 16.7%, its fastest pace of expansion in six years, to a record $94.5 billion in 2025-26, helping reverse the four-year falling trend of net FDI.Net FDI was estimated at $7.7 billion during the last financial year, compared with under $1 billion in the previous year. After excluding…
KOCHI: When Joby Justin landed in Kolkata in 2017, football greeted him at every nook and corner. It flowed through tea stalls, sparked animated debates between strangers, and echoed through packed stadium galleries. With time, the Kerala-born footballer would get exposed to the city’s passion for the sport, which was unlike anything he had experienced…
Sophia is a timeless name for girls and comes from the Greek word meaning “wisdom.” It has remained one of the most admired names across the world because of its elegant sound and meaningful symbolism. Sophia represents intelligence, grace, and thoughtful understanding. Names that mean smart and intelligent often carry a sense of wisdom, creativity,…
NEW DELHI: Honda Cars India is preparing an aggressive product expansion in the country, with plans to introduce more than 10 new models by 2030 as the Japanese automaker revs up to take on competition in one of its most important global growth markets.The company on Friday unveiled the updated hybrid version of the City…
Sakib Hussain vs RCB (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Young Sunrisers Hyderabad pacer Sakib Hussain had a night to remember after dismissing Virat Kohli during SRH’s big IPL 2026 win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Hyderabad. The 21-year-old from Bihar called Kohli’s wicket a dream moment. “Maza toh aya (It was joy for me). Virat Kohli’s…
A tender kind of happiness follows you today. The Moon supports family matters, and Jupiter blesses your emotional world, so good news from children or younger ones can brighten the whole house. Even the air feels softer after that.You’ll also feel more romantic than usual. It’s one of those days when a simple song, a…
Virat Kohli completely ignores Travis Head (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli grabbed attention after Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL 2026 clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad, not just for the match but also for a tense moment with Travis Head. During RCB’s chase of a huge 256-run target, the two exchanged words on the field. Kohli reacted to…
BENGALURU: Swiggy shareholders have voted against proposed changes to the company’s Articles of Association, preventing the planned appointments of CFO Rahul Bothra and cofounder Phani Kishan Addepalli to the board. The special resolution received 72.4% shareholder support, falling short of the 75% threshold required for approval, according to an exchange filing on Thursday.Swiggy said the…
MUMBAI: The Reserve Bank of India board on Friday okayed a dividend of Rs 2.87 lakh crore to govt, 6.7% more than last year’s Rs 2.69 lakh crore, even as it sharply raised transfers to its contingency risk buffer amid a surge in earnings and balance sheet expansion.The higher dividend came despite a transfer of…
Today you are likely feeling closer to family than usual, which suits the Moon well. She encourages activities and plans with lightheartedness in mind – whether that be picnicking, going on short trips, or driving a long distance while snacking along the way! Don’t overplan – simply go.Enjoy luxury and comfort without going overboard. A…