[ad_1] Representational Image (Getty) NEW DELHI: Ron Draper, the oldest living Test cricketer, passed away at 98 years and 63 days in Gqeberha, as confirmed by his family on Friday.Draper played two Test matches for South Africa against Australia in 1950 as a top-order batsman and occasional wicketkeeper.Australian Neil Harvey, aged 96, now holds the…
[ad_1] Trump’s sweeping government workforce cuts: Over 20,000 federal employees laid off, including 7,000 IRS workers, 5,600 USAID staff, key officials fired from EPA, TSA, FEMA, and more—full list of affected agencies and top officials The Trump administration is implementing one of the largest government workforce reductions in recent history, laying off over 20,000 federal…
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The central board of trustees of the Employees Provident Fund Organisation on Friday recommended retaining the interest rate at 8.25% for the current financial year, a decision that must be ratified by the finance ministry before money is credited into the accounts of seven crore subscribers.“Compared to many other fixed-income instruments, the…
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: In the Ranji Trophy final between Vidarbha and Kerala, Vidarbha gained a crucial 37-run first-innings lead on day three. The match witnessed some remarkable individual performances and records being broken.Harsh Dubey, Vidarbha’s young left-arm spinner, created history by becoming the highest wicket-taker in a single Ranji Trophy season. He claimed 3/88 in…
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: England’s white-ball captain Jos Buttler on Friday announced his decision to step down from the role following team’s elimination from the ongoing Champions Trophy.“I’m going to stand down as England captain, it’s the right decision for me and the team,” the 34-year-old said at a press conference.Go Beyond The Boundary with our…
[ad_1] Labor Department braces for 90% workforce cuts as DOGE’s layoffs expand. (Representative Image) The US federal government is preparing for a sweeping round of job cuts that could impact thousands of federal workers, particularly within the Labor Department. As part of the Trump administration’s ongoing efforts to shrink the federal bureaucracy, the Department of…
[ad_1] Susanne Pulverer, CEO & chief sustainability officer, Ikea India (File photo; credit- LinkedIn) NEW DELHI: India has emerged as one of biggest growth markets for Swedish home furnishings retailer Ikea, as it expands its presence in the country. Despite a global slowdown in the home furnishings market, Ikea, with revenues exceeding 45 billion euro…
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricket captain Moin Khan has urged the cricket authorities to rebuild the national team following their elimination from the home Champions Trophy without winning a single game. Khan believes it’s time for senior players to prove their worth in the team through performance.“I am listening to the comments of many…
[ad_1] Champions Trophy (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Australia secured their place in the semifinals of the Champions Trophy after their crucial Group B clash against Afghanistan was abandoned due to rain. The match was halted when Australia were 109 for 1 in 12.5 overs, chasing a target of 274 set by Afghanistan.Despite the ground staff’s…
[ad_1] New York Governor Kathy Hochul orders CUNY to remove Palestinian Studies professor job listing amid controversy. (Getty Images) New York Governor Kathy Hochul has intervened in a controversial job listing for a Palestinian Studies professor at Hunter College, part of the City University of New York (CUNY) system. On February 28, 2025, Hochul directed…
