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New Delhi: India’s top badminton stars have received their seedings for the BWF World Championships 2026, with two time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu seeded ninth in the women’s singles and the celebrated men’s doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty seeded fifth. The prestigious tournament will be held at the Indira Gandhi Stadium in New Delhi from August 17 to 23, with India fielding two entries in each of the five competition categories. Sindhu heads into the tournament in strong form after recently winning the Japan Open, while Satwik and Chirag, the 2022 Asian Games gold medallists, will look…

New Delhi: Tata Steel has assured that Jamshedpur FC will honour all existing player contracts and help footballers secure moves to new clubs after confirming its withdrawal from the Indian Super League (ISL). The decision brings an end to Jamshedpur FC’s nine year journey in India’s top flight, but the club has emphasised that players and staff will not be left without support during the transition. Tata Steel Vice President (Corporate Services) D B Sundara Raman said players were informed about the decision before the public announcement and were given the option to either pursue transfers or remain under their…

New Delhi: The future of India’s chief selector Ajit Agarkar has come under the spotlight, with reports suggesting the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is considering VVS Laxman as a potential successor if Agarkar’s tenure is not extended beyond September 2026. According to reports, the BCCI is reassessing its plans to continue with Agarkar until the 2027 ODI World Cup. The development follows discussions within the board after India’s recent tour of England, where controversy surrounding Rohit Sharma’s ODI future reportedly raised concerns among senior officials. While no final decision has been taken, Agarkar’s future is expected…

New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has reportedly postponed its planned review meeting following India’s disappointing tours of England and Ireland, where the team managed just two victories in 10 matches across T20Is and ODIs. According to reports, the meeting was deferred after BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia fell ill. The review is now expected to take place in the coming days, with head coach Gautam Gambhir likely to join the discussions virtually. India’s difficult overseas campaign began with a 2-0 whitewash against Ireland in the two match T20I series under new captain Shreyas Iyer. The…

New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25 percent following the conclusion of its three day Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, citing global uncertainties, volatile crude oil prices and inflation risks linked to the ongoing Iran conflict. The decision to maintain the policy rate and continue with a neutral monetary policy stance was taken unanimously by the six member MPC. The RBI also retained the Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) rate at 5 percent, while keeping the Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) rate and the Bank Rate unchanged at 5.5 percent. Announcing the policy…

New Delhi: Visa has announced a global workforce reduction of around 2,600 employees, or nearly 7 percent of its staff, as the company accelerates its artificial intelligence strategy. The restructuring has also impacted employees in India, where many reportedly learned about the layoffs through early morning emails. According to reports, several employees in India received termination notices between 4 am and 5 am on July 29. By the start of the workday, many had already lost access to their jobs. While Visa has not disclosed how many India based employees were affected, the company has more than 3,500 employees across…

New Delhi: A US Congressman has expressed concern over India’s proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA), warning that the legislation could become a point of friction in relations between New Delhi and Washington if passed in its current form. Republican Congressman Riley Moore said the proposed changes, which govern foreign funding received by non governmental organisations, trusts, educational institutions and religious bodies, could allow the government to take control of churches and religious charities under certain circumstances. He described the proposal as a “clear attack against Christians” and said it could become a significant issue in bilateral…