Andy Burnham’s decade-long blueprint promises sweeping devolution, regional investment, housing reforms / Image – file Andy Burnham has unveiled what he calls a 10-year mission to rebuild Britain’s economy, arguing that the country’s biggest challenge is not simply who governs from Westminster but how Britain is governed altogether. In his first major policy speech since…
Verizon Communications Inc. and the UK’s BT Group Plc have agreed to create a joint venture for their international businesses that will have a combined yearly revenue of about $4 billion. As part of the deal, Verizon agreed to an “equalization payment” of $625 million to BT. (FILE Photo) As part of the deal, Verizon…
West Indies are two-time Men’s T20 World Cup champions with their last triumph in 2016. New Delhi: Two-time Men’s T20 World Cup champions West Indies could miss cricket’s return to the Olympics in 2028 after the qualification process was revealed on Monday (June 29). Six teams each will play in the men’s and women’s T20…
Suriya‘s upcoming film ‘Vishwanath and Sons’ has been creating strong buzz ever since it was announced. Directed by Venky Atluri, the film marks the actor’s latest collaboration with one of Telugu cinema’s most successful young filmmakers. Mamitha Baiju stars opposite Suriya, and the announcement glimpse already impressed fans with the lead pair’s refreshing chemistry. National…
When people think of adorable animals, fish are usually the last creatures that come to mind. But the ocean is home to some surprisingly charming species, with tiny smiling faces, bright colours and quirky features that make them stand out. Some have even become favourites among divers and underwater photographers simply because they look too…
A container ship is berthed at the container terminal in Qingdao, China’s eastern Shandong province on June 25, 2026. – | Afp | Getty Images China’s economy is showing signs of picking up, thanks in part to a rebound in shipments to the U.S. “Manufacturing saw the clearest improvement. Retail sales recovered nicely,” according to…
The India Infrastructure Finance Company (IIFCL) is planning to borrow $1 billion from overseas investors, which could be its biggest foreign-currency loan, while also exploring a separate $400 million funding from the Asian Development Bank, an executive said. The Indian company is the latest to tap into the foreign lending market after the Reserve Bank…
After you have filed your Income Tax Return, one final step stands between you and a fully processed submission; verification. Skip it or miss the deadline, and the Income Tax Department may simply disregard your return entirely, no matter how accurately it was filled out. Here’s everything you need to know about verifying your ITR…
ITANAGAR: Heavy monsoon rains continued to wreak havoc across Arunachal Pradesh on Monday, triggering floods and landslides that damaged roads, bridges and houses, disrupted connectivity across at least 12 districts, and claimed lives, officials said.In Lower Siang district, a massive landslide at Siji blocked the flow of the Siji River near the Likabali checkpost between…
Search operations for MH-370 have been extended by one year to ensure that next of kin get some closure. (Image source: Reuters) Malaysia has extended by one year its deal with deep-sea exploration firm Ocean Infinity to search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, the transport ministry said on Monday.The Boeing 777 aircraft was carrying…
