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New Delhi: The central government’s fiscal deficit reached Rs 9.76 lakh crore by the end of November, representing 62.3 per cent of the 2025-26 budget target, up from 52.5 per cent during the same period last year, according to official data released on Wednesday. For the full fiscal year, the government has projected the deficit at 4.4 per cent of GDP, or Rs 15.69 lakh crore. Data from the Controller and Auditor General of India (CAG) showed that the Centre received a total of Rs 19.49 lakh crore up to November, accounting for 55.7 per cent of the full-year budgeted…

New Delhi: The Delhi government has renewed its focus on carpooling and ride sharing as part of a broader strategy to tackle traffic congestion and rising vehicular pollution in the national capital. In a high level meeting with major mobility aggregators including Ola, Uber and Rapido, the government signalled a strong intent to bring back shared travel options on a large scale. The discussions were chaired by Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa, who urged aggregators to restart ride sharing services at the earliest and begin preparations for a dedicated carpooling framework. He emphasised that expanding shared mobility could significantly reduce…

New Delhi: The year 2026 promises to be one of the most memorable periods in sporting history, with several of the world’s biggest tournaments unfolding within a single calendar year. From football’s grandest spectacle to multi sport continental events and global cricket championships, fans across the world will have little respite from top tier action. The sporting calendar begins with the Winter Olympics, scheduled from February 6 to 22 in Italy. The Milano Cortina Games will bring together more than 3,500 athletes from over 90 nations, competing across a wide range of winter disciplines. Italy will also host the Winter…

New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India is set to announce the Indian squad for the upcoming three match ODI series against New Zealand on January 3. The home series will begin on January 11 and will be played across three venues, with the opening match in Vadodara, followed by games in Rajkot on January 14 and Indore on January 18. India return to the 50 over format after their last ODI outing in early December 2025 against South Africa, where the team secured a series victory by winning two of the three matches. That series was…

New Delhi: The National Sports Governance Act will partially come into force from January 1, marking a major step toward restructuring and formalising sports administration in the country. The initial phase of implementation will activate several core provisions of the law, laying the foundation for a new regulatory and dispute resolution framework in Indian sports. Notified in the Official Gazette on August 18, the Act introduces institutional mechanisms aimed at improving transparency, accountability and professionalism across national sports bodies. The provisions being enforced in the first phase relate primarily to the establishment and governance structure of major sporting organisations, including…

New Delhi: Indian chess grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi capped off an impressive end to the year by winning back to back bronze medals at the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships, marking another significant milestone in his rapidly rising international career. Following the achievement, Erigaisi expressed heartfelt gratitude to his family, team, sponsors and the wider chess community for their constant support throughout the season. After securing bronze at the World Rapid Championship in Doha, Erigaisi went on to replicate the feat at the World Blitz Championship, showcasing remarkable consistency against a strong global field. Sharing his thoughts after the tournaments,…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended New Year greetings to people across the country, wishing everyone a “wonderful 2026.” In his message, he expressed hope that the year ahead would bring good health, prosperity and success in all endeavours. The Prime Minister said he was praying for peace and happiness in society, underscoring the importance of harmony and well-being as the nation steps into the New Year. He also wished people fulfilment in their personal and professional lives. The message reflected an optimistic outlook for 2026, encouraging citizens to move forward with positivity, confidence and a shared…