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NEW DELHI: The BCCI has stepped in to address logistical concerns surrounding India’s men’s cricket team ahead of its departure for the Asian Games, with several players reportedly awaiting correctly sized kits. The Shreyas Iyer led side is scheduled to leave the national capital early Sunday morning for Japan. The team will first wear its regular India kit for the one off T20 International against Japan on September 22 before switching to the official Asian Games jersey for the tournament, which begins on September 28. The kit issue has involved coordination between the BCCI, the Indian Olympic Association and its…

NEW DELHI: US President Donald Trump has signed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 into law, giving his administration expanded powers to impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries that continue significant purchases of Russian oil and gas. India and China, among the major buyers of Russian crude, could therefore face higher US duties. The legislation was signed two days after the US House of Representatives approved it by a 262 to 159 vote. The Senate had passed the measure earlier. The law targets Russia’s energy and defence sectors, financial institutions, senior officials and…

BHOPAL: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat stressed the importance of religious tolerance and humility while addressing young people at the Yuva Dharma Sansad in Ujjain on Friday. He said individuals should remain committed to their own traditions while respecting different forms of worship. Bhagwat also cautioned against ego and the belief that everything can be controlled according to an individual’s wishes. He said arrogance can create the misconception that a person has authority over everything, whereas life does not always unfold according to personal expectations. Speaking about the participation of young people in discussions on dharma, Bhagwat said such conversations should…

CHANDIGARH: The Aam Aadmi Party is formally beginning its campaign for the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections, with Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann scheduled to launch the party’s campaign in Ludhiana on Saturday. The move comes a day after the Punjab government approved an 8% increase in Dearness Allowance for state employees and pensioners. Mann is set to release the party’s election campaign pamphlet in Ludhiana, marking the beginning of a wider political outreach ahead of the polls. The party has also announced a membership drive and a statewide door-to-door campaign starting September 20. The DA increase will affect around eight lakh…

NEW DELHI: India has attracted investment commitments worth up to $12 billion from global and domestic companies within months of introducing its latest semiconductor policy, strengthening the country’s push to establish a large domestic chip manufacturing ecosystem. The commitments include investments from companies involved in semiconductor equipment, materials and specialised chemicals. The projects are expected to be implemented over the next two to three years. The fresh interest follows India’s announcement in July of a $13.4 billion semiconductor fund, aimed at expanding an earlier $10 billion support programme. The government has been using financial incentives to attract major semiconductor manufacturing…

Panaji: Goa is positioning itself as an emerging destination for technology companies by combining business incentives with a work environment focused on employee retention and quality of life. Through the Department of Information Technology, Electronics & Communications, the state’s IT Policy aims to develop Goa as the Creative Capital of India, with a focus on sectors such as artificial intelligence, data science, blockchain, 3D printing and robotics. Under ITE&C Minister Rohan Khaunte, the government is promoting Goa as an investment destination for technology businesses while also targeting the development of an advanced, employment ready local workforce. The state has set…

BENGALURU: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has handed over indigenous Tejas twin-seater trainer aircraft and HTT-40 basic trainer aircraft to the Indian Air Force, marking a significant step in India’s efforts to strengthen domestic aerospace manufacturing. The handover ceremony took place in Bengaluru in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu. Dhruv Next Generation helicopters were also handed over to Pawan Hans Limited, expanding the platform’s presence in the civil aviation sector. During the event, the aircraft and helicopters were displayed, while a traditional pooja was conducted. Rajnath Singh also inspected the Dhruv NG…