Tag: EC
Bairstow To Return After 2nd Test: ECB Clarifies After Thorpe Comment
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) clarified that wicketkeeper-batsman Jonny Bairstow will join the squad only after the second Test against India and not after the first Test as was earlier stated by England batting coach Graham Thorpe. ....
Nawazuddin Siddiqui: One Who Gets Typecast Is The Hero In Bollywood
Nawazuddin Siddiqui begs to differ when you tell him he is typecast in a particular kind of roles. He insists it is the Bollywood mainstream hero who is pigeonholed into doing similar roles. ....
Team India's 'spectacular Success' In Aus Finds Mention In FM's Budget Speech
Indian cricket team's "spectacular" Test series victory in Australia found a mention in Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2021-22 Speech in the Parliament on Monday. ....
No Rise In Retail Petrol/diesel Prices Despite New Cess In Budget
The government on Monday imposed agriculture and infrastructure development cess at the rate of Rs 2.5 per litre on petrol and Rs 4 per litre on diesel to mobilise additional resources required for massive investment required in these two key segments of the economy that hold the key to bringing back the country on the path of growth. ....
No New Tax For The Rich, FPIs Lead To 2,300-point Sensex Salute For Budget
The stock markets have saluted the Union Budget with a massive gain of 2,300 points as the fears of a Covid cess or increase in capital gains tax did not materialise while withholding tax for FPIs found no mention. ....
RLD Gearing Up To Regain Political Ground With Farmers' Agitation
The Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) is gearing up to regain lost political ground through the farmers' agitation against the three new Union farm laws. Other opposition parties are also trying to revive their political fortunes through this protest but at present the RLD seems to be ahead. ....
Leap Of Technology: HAL To Launch Unmanned Fighter Jet
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on Thursday unveiled a leap in technology of teaming up unmanned aircraft and vehicles with manned jets similar to the US project of skybrog. It will enhance Indian military strike capabilities. ....
Allahabad HC Rejects SEC Schedule For Panchayat Polls
The Allahabad High Court on Thursday rejected the schedule proposed by the Uttar Pradesh's State Election Commission (SEC) for holding panchayat elections in the state. ....
On Eve Of His 100th Test, Joe Root Recalls Debut As An Excitable Lad
The first Test against India, beginning here on Friday, will mark the 100th Test for England captain Joe Root, who will reach the milestone ahead of the other members of the 'Big Four' Test batsmen -- Virat Kohli (87 Tests), Steve Smith (77), and Kane Williamson (83).....
Structural Reform: RBI Gives Retail Investors Direct Access To G-Sec Market
To encourage retail participation in the government securities (G-Sec) market, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday decided to give investors direct access to the G-Sec market. ....
