New Delhi, Nov 21 (UNI) union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday chaired the 11th Pre-Budget Consultation with experts from the infrastructure and energy sectors in New Delhi, as part of preparations for the union Budget 2026-27. In a post on social media platform X, the Ministry of Finance said, the meeting was attended by…
Mumbai, Nov 21 (UNI) The Adani Group has sold its remaining seven per cent stake in AWL Agri Business Ltd (formerly called Adani Wilmar Ltd) in a block deal and exited its FMCG business completely, market sources stated here on Friday. The seven per cent stake has been purchased by domestic mutual fund houses, including…
Chennai, Nov 21 (UNI) Indian shrimp exporters are finding friendly tides in non-US markets after the US imposed heavy import duty this year. According to an industry report by the credit rating agency CARE Ratings, the shrimp exports grew strongly in the first five months of FY26, driven by non-US markets such as Vietnam, Belgium,…
Perth, Nov 21 (UNI) Australia were 123 for 9 in 39 overs at the close of Day 1 of the opening Ashes Test at Perth Stadium, after England’s innings was dominated and ultimately destroyed by Mitchell Starc’s fiery spell, only for England captain Ben Stokes to strike back with a brilliant five-wicket burst during Australia’s…
Guwahati, Nov 21 (UNI) Rishabh Pant on Friday confirmed that India’s team management has finalised a replacement for Shubman Gill, who has been ruled out of the second Test against South Africa due to a neck injury, though he did not disclose the player’s name. “We have taken a decision on who will play in…
Guwahati, Nov 21 (UNI) South Africa have ruled out Kagiso Rabada for the second Test against India here on Saturday. The pace spearhead had missed the opening Test match in Kolkata after sustaining a rib-bone stress injury in the buildup. The injury has been closely monitored by the Proteas medical team, and due to ongoing…
Digboi, Nov 21 (UNI) Yuvraj Sandhu bounced back in style after two successive playoff losses as he cantered to a thumping seven-stroke triumph on Friday for his third victory at the prestigious IndianOil Servo Masters in the Rs 1 crore event, played at the Digboi Golf Links. Yuvraj (65-69-66-69), who enjoyed an impressive six-stroke lead…
New Delhi, Nov 21 (UNI) Former sprint queen and current President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) P.T. Usha was on Friday honoured with the FICCI Lifetime Achievement Award for her extraordinary contribution to Indian sport, inspiring generations of athletes. Usha, also known as ‘Payyoli Express’ was presented with the honour at the FICCI TURF…
Madurai, Nov 21 (UNI) The Ireland Men’s Junior Hockey Team became the first ones to arrive in Madurai, ahead of FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025, when they reached on Friday afternoon. Meanwhile, just before the Ireland side, it was the Australian Men’s Junior Hockey Team who touched down, in Chennai. Ireland…
Doha, Nov 21 (UNI) India A captain Jitesh Sharma’s strategic decisions in the Super Over drew attention after his team suffered a narrow defeat in a thrilling contest against Bangladesh A in the semifinals of ACC Men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars on Friday. Jitesh candidly reflected on the match, emphasising learning and experience, but the…
