The India-UK free trade agreement signed in July last year is expected to be implemented from April 2026, a government official said.India and the United Kingdom signed the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) on July 24, 2025, under which 99 per cent of Indian exports will enter the British market at zero duty, while…
Bollywood stars including Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor, Mahesh Babu, and Raghav Chadha marked Maha Shivratri with spiritual posts. From Ajay’s “Har Har Mahadev” portrait to Kareena’s Shivling photo, celebs shared divine visuals and blessings. Mahesh unveiled Varanasi’s poster, while others like Raj Kundra shared glimpses of their sacred celebrations. Today, on Maha Shivratri, Bollywood icons…
NEW DELHI: India captain Suryakumar Yadav and Pakistan skipper Salman Ali Agha did not shake hands during the toss in the T20 World Cup 2026 match between the arch-rivals in Colombo on Sunday, continuing India’s no-handshake policy against Pakistan.The customary gesture was absent after the toss, extending a stance that has been in place since…
As February progresses, customers planning to visit banks are advised to check the holiday schedule in advance to avoid inconvenience. In India, banks observe both national and state-specific holidays, which means closure dates can differ from one region to another.Next week, several banks across the country will remain closed for state observances: February 18: Banks…
Mrunal Thakur recently spoke about the rumours linking her to Dhanush and said she couldn’t help but laugh at them. With her new film releasing in less than a week, the internet has been buzzing for the past few days about her supposed wedding. Some reports even claimed that she and Dhanush were getting married…
United States’ Saurabh Netravalkar, second left, celebrates with teammates (AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A.) Shadley van Schalkwyk maintained his impressive run with the ball, claiming two key wickets as the USA limited Namibia to 168/6 in 20 overs to secure a commanding 31-run victory in their final T20 World Cup 2026 group-stage match at the MA…
Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended the week lower, each falling more than 1%, dragged down by a sharp selloff in IT stocks that weighed on investor sentiment amid growing concerns over potential AI-driven disruptions. Stronger-than-expected US jobs data for January also reduced hopes of an interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve.According to The…
Saba Pataudi shared a rare wedding photo of Randhir Kapoor and Babita, wishing him a happy birthday on Instagram. The black-and-white image shows the couple in traditional attire, alongside nostalgic notes about her father Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi and family traditions like Quran Khawani. A viral Kareena clip recalls Karisma’s film struggles and Randhir’s emotional…
Suryakumar Yadav, Salman Ali Agha. (File photo) Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has criticised India’s no-handshake policy against Pakistan, calling it “silly” and saying it does not reflect well on a major cricketing nation.India have followed a no-handshake policy against Pakistan since the Asia Cup 2025 in both men’s and women’s cricket. With the two…
Macroeconomic data, global geopolitical developments and rising concerns over AI-related disruptions are likely to dictate stock market sentiment in the coming week, analysts said, even as investors remain cautious amid persistent volatility.Trading activity of foreign investors and movements in the domestic currency are also expected to influence market direction. Focus on US data, fed outlook…
