NEW DELHI: Foreign investors have withdrawn Rs 44,166 crore from Indian equities so far in Oct, bringing the total outflows this year to more than Rs 3 lakh crore as elevated crude oil prices, a firmer US dollar and higher US bond yields weigh on investor sentiment. Also, the AI-led rally in North Asian markets…
Finn Allen (Reuters Photo) New Zealand are considering a new role for explosive batter Finn Allen in the upcoming ODI series against India, with head coach Rob Walter keen to test him in the middle order ahead of the next World Cup. Allen, who usually opens in T20 cricket, could be used to attack spinners…
CHENNAI: PM Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation for infrastructure projects worth Rs 13,000 crore in Chennai Sunday, promising Centre’s support for Tamil Nadu’s growth, as CM C Joseph Vijay sought funds while navigating ties with BJP-led Union govt and ally Congress.“We are taking Tamil Nadu’s development journey forward with CM Vijay,” Modi said…
NEW DELHI: An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Chennai Sunday was diverted to Hyderabad after a passenger’s personal electronic device caught fire. The crew put the device in water before the aircraft safely diverted to Hyderabad.“6E 6115 was diverted to Hyderabad after smoke was detected from a customer’s PED. Cabin crew responded promptly and the…
Actor Shobhinaw Satyaa, who plays Neem Karoli Baba in Hanuman Ansh, has praised Captain Smit Machchhar for his conduct during the recent flydubai midair incident and said the pilot’s account of chanting the Hanuman Chalisa during the ordeal had further strengthened his faith.Speaking at an India Today event, Shobhinaw said stories of courage are often…
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Microsoft discontinues Surface Duo smartphones but files a patent for a new foldable device with a single hinge system called ‘spine cover plate’. The design aims to eliminate the hinge crease and reduce the device’s thickness while offering added benefits and durability. However, its practicality remains uncertain. Microsoft did not get the success it was…
NEW DELHI: India’s smartphone market is expected to witness a 12% decline in sales (by volumes) this festive season, even as the overall market value is projected to grow 5%, reflecting a shift towards pricier devices and longer replacement cycles, according to Counterpoint Research.Rising memory costs have pushed up smartphone prices, prompting consumers to defer…
Sobhana Mostary (Image: IANS) Sobhana Mostary produced a record-breaking performance as Bangladesh recovered from a disastrous start to post 220/6 against Australia in the second ODI at Allan Border Field. The right-handed batter struck her maiden international century, becoming the first Bangladesh woman to score an international hundred against Australia.Mostary’s 118 off 134 balls proved…
India’s national highway system has undergone remarkable enhancements, reducing two-lane stretches to only 8%. NEW DELHI: Barely 8% of the country’s 1.46 lakh km national highway (NH) network is now less than two lanes wide, compared with 2018-19, when such stretches accounted for nearly one-fourth of the network. Data shows the length of less-than-two-lane NHs…
