NBA commissioner Adam Silver speaks during a news conference at the NBA basketball All-Star weekend Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) The NBA is moving toward one of its most significant rule changes in years, not on the court but in how teams build their futures. At the centre of…
NEW DELHI: Ahead of the April 26 Gujarat local body polls, BJP Lok Sabha MP Mitesh Patel has kicked up a controversy with remarks allegedly warning that development grants would be withheld if voters in Anklav elect Congress candidates, triggering the opposition to lodge a complaint to poll body.The Gujarat unit of the Congress on…
The government is set to soon notify changes under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) that will ease foreign direct investment (FDI) norms for overseas companies with up to 10 per cent Chinese shareholding, a senior official told news agency PTI on Thursday.Once notified by the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), the revised framework will…
NEW DELHI: India’s inbound international student numbers are projected to grow by about 8% annually from a base of around 58,000 in 2025, signalling a steady shift in global student mobility as visa curbs and rising costs in traditional Western destinations push many applicants to explore alternatives. The trend, outlined in the latest QS Global…
NEW DELHI: CJI Surya Kant on Friday recused from hearing a bunch of PILs challenging a 2023 law that altered the Supreme Court-framed composition of the panel for selection of chief election commissioner (CEC) and ECs by excluding the CJI from it.CJI Kant cited “conflict of interest” to recuse from hearing the petitions which challenge…
In Saudi Arabia, there have been attempts to redefine the utilisation of water in such regions, whereby the use of treated water has been employed as an innovative way of restoring the environment. In this context, Saudi Arabia’s strategy has helped to establish a continuous green belt through the efforts of transforming the deserts of…
India’s second-home market is poised for a significant shift in 2026. The days of hasty purchases, spurred by a desire for more room after the pandemic, are giving way to a more deliberate approach to capital. Wealthy individuals are now focusing their investments on areas experiencing rapid growth, including popular leisure destinations like Goa, Alibaug,…
Dubai launches ‘work from park’ initiative/Image: X Dubai has introduced a new “Work from Park” initiative aimed at turning public parks into spaces where people can work, relax and connect, as the city looks to adapt to changing work habits and improve quality of life. The programme, launched by Dubai Municipality, will create dedicated work…
Sara Cox is a well-known British radio presenter who has built a long career in UK broadcasting. She first gained national attention during her time at ‘BBC Radio 1’ and later became one of the most recognised voices on ‘BBC Radio 2’. Now, the 51-year-old is stepping into one of the most important roles in…
Intel has become the first major American technology company to respond after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) threatened attacks on 18 US firms operating in the Middle Eastern region. The Guards said the US had “ignored our repeated warnings about the need to stop terrorist operations”, and that the companies’ offices are now a…
