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New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to release its central contracts for men’s cricket, with potential changes looming in the prestigious A+ category. The announcement comes in the wake of several cricket stalwarts retiring from T20 Internationals, prompting discussions among stakeholders about the retention criteria for the top-tier contracts. Shreyas Iyer, who was previously dropped from the central contracts list, is expected to make a comeback following his strong performances in recent months. The 30-year-old batsman has been in impressive form, particularly in One Day Internationals (ODIs), where he has played a crucial…

New Delhi: In a bid to avert potential reciprocal tariffs from the United States, India is contemplating significant tariff reductions on over half of its $23 billion worth of U.S. imports. This move comes as Assistant U.S. Trade Representative Brendan Lynch arrives in New Delhi for crucial trade talks, just days before the April 2 deadline for the implementation of U.S. reciprocal tariffs. The proposed tariff cuts, potentially the most substantial in years, are part of India’s strategy to negotiate a bilateral trade agreement (BTA) with the United States. Indian officials are set to meet with the U.S. delegation from…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: Minister of the Water Resources Subhash Shirodkar has allayed fears of a possible water shortage by reassuring the people of Goa that the state’s dams have enough water storage to meet demand. Shirodkar stressed that the water levels in Goa’s dams are adequate to guarantee a consistent supply of water throughout the state, despite concerns about water shortages as the summer months draw near. He affirmed that all required steps have been made by the administration to efficiently manage and distribute water. The public is to be reassured by the minister’s assertion that the state is ready…

Mumbai: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released a report highlighting the increasing resilience and diversity of India’s financial system, attributing these improvements to the country’s rapid economic growth and successful navigation of the pandemic. The latest Financial Sector Assessment Program (FSAP) report, a joint initiative of the IMF and World Bank, provides a comprehensive analysis of India’s financial landscape. The assessment, conducted in 2024, reveals significant progress since the previous evaluation in 2017. According to the IMF, India’s financial system has not only recovered from the distress episodes of the 2010s but has also demonstrated remarkable stability during the…

Mumbai: In a surprising turn of events, former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has come out in strong support of stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra, whose recent performance sparked a political controversy in Mumbai. Thackeray’s endorsement of Kamra’s contentious remarks, which seemingly targeted Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, has added fuel to the already heated debate surrounding freedom of expression and political sensitivity. “Kunal Kamra has spoken the truth,” Thackeray declared to reporters on Monday afternoon, dismissing claims that the comedian’s words were mere satire. The ex-Chief Minister went on to assert that those who engage in theft are indeed ‘gaddar’…

She said this during a discussion on the Comptroller and Auditor General’s (CAG) report on the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) in the Assembly. New Delhi: In a bold move to address the city’s governance history, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced plans to release a comprehensive “white paper” detailing the previous Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) administration’s tenure. The announcement came during a heated Assembly discussion on Monday, following the tabling of a crucial Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report on the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC). As the first budget session of the eighth Delhi Assembly unfolds, the newly elected Bharatiya…

New Delhi: In a surprising turn of events, Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar has openly commended Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Kumar for his handling of the recent controversy surrounding Delhi High Court Judge Yashwant Varma. The praise comes in the wake of a startling discovery of burnt cash at Justice Varma’s residence during Holi celebrations on March 14. Speaking in New Delhi on Monday, Dhankhar highlighted the unprecedented nature of the Chief Justice’s response to the situation. He particularly praised the decision to make public the full report from the Delhi High Court, with only minimal redactions. “This level…