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Even before S&P Global Ratings upgraded its rating on India and the government announced a raft of measures to boost the economy, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into the country had risen to the highest in over four years in July, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday. At $11.11 billion, the gross FDI inflow in July was the highest since May 2021, when $12.32 billion had come into the country on a gross basis. In June, gross FDI inflows into India stood at $9.57 billion, while the figure for July 2024, at $5.54 billion,…

Published on: Sept 25, 2025 06:57 am IST BASEBALL-MLB-PHI-MIA/RECAP Edmundo Sosa hit three of the Philadelphia Phillies’ franchise-record eight home runs in a resounding 11-1 victory over the visiting Miami Marlins on Wednesday. Phillies rout Marlins with 8 homers, clinch first-round bye Kyle Schwarber added two homers – his 55th and 56th of the season – while Bryson Stott, Otto Kemp and Alec Bohm also went deep for the hosts. Sosa’s career day came in his first game back off the 10-day injured list with a groin strain. The Phillies , who had lost four of their previous five games,…

Updated on: Sept 25, 2025 10:28 am IST The twin strikes saw Lionel Messi surge ahead of LAFC’s Denis Bouanga and Nashville’s Sam Surridge in the MLS Golden Boot race with 24 goals. Lionel Messi put on a sensational and record-setting performance on Thursday as Inter Miami beat New York City FC to book their place in the MLS Cup Playoffs. The Argentine assisted Baltasar Rodríguez before halftime, and then found the back of the net twice as Miami secured a 4-0 win at Citi Field. Luis Suarez, making a return from a three-match suspension, scored the other goal from…

Barely one-and-a-half months before the Bihar Assembly elections, the Opposition INDIA bloc made its most decisive bid yet to woo the Extremely Backward Classes (EBCs) Wednesday as it released its Atipichhda Nyay Sankalp (resolution for justice for EBCs).The 10-point resolution includes promises ranging from a dedicated law to prevent atrocities against members of the EBCs on the lines of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, to increasing the EBC reservation in panchayats from 20% to 30%, to doing away with the “not suitable for” clause in recruitment in reserved jobs. The resolution was unveiled at an…

Defending Asia Cup champion India have qualified for another final after defeating Bangladesh in its second Super 4 match at the Dubai Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. However, the victory revealed a few areas of concern for the Suryakumar Yadav-led side, which has been experimenting with its batting lineup and player positions. Batting first, India got off to another brisk start thanks to aggressive play from openers Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma. However, after Gill was dismissed just after the PowerPlay, regular No. 3 Suryakumar Yadav dropped himself down the order, sending batting all-rounder Shivam Dube up to slog. The move…

Bengaluru, The Navaratri season is not only an occasion, but also serves as a canvas for art, culture and community bonding. From Gita to Mukti: Bengali Durga Pooja pandals to weave faith, art and festivity this Navaratri For the Bengali community in Bengaluru, the festival has always been an opportunity to showcase their boundless creativity through Durga Pooja pandals, and the city too is now resplendent with such celebrations. The Bengali Durga Pooja commences on Shashti, the sixth day of Navaratri, and concludes on Dasara or Vijaya Dashami, the 10th day, when the Goddess Durga has vanquished the mythological demon…

Strong waves crash against the waterfront in Heng Fa Chuen area as Super Typhoon Ragasa approaches in Hong Kong, Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025. | Photo Credit: AP Hong Kong resumed flights out of its international airport on Thursday (September 25, 2025) after a 36-hour suspension, reopening businesses, transportation services and some schools after the world’s most powerful tropical cyclone this year lashed the financial hub.Ragasa brought the densely populated city to a standstill from Tuesday afternoon, after sweeping through the northern Philippines and Taiwan where it killed 14, before making landfall on the southern Chinese city of Yangjiang on Wednesday.More…

After the relationship between Harry Potter star Emma Watson and JK Rowling went sour over the difference in their views on trans rights, Emma has addressed their rift in a recent interview. The 35-year-old British star, who is known for her portrayal of Hermione Granger in the blockbuster film adaptation of Rowling’s books, has been an advocate for trans rights. Rowling, on the other hand, has been criticised for her transphobic remarks. Despite their differences in opinion, Emma admitted that she “treasures” Rowling and cherishes their time working together. “I really don’t believe that by having had that experience, and holding…

Metformin is often prescribed for people with prediabetes, particularly for those who are at high risk of progressing to type 2 diabetes. But if you are a pre-diabetic and metformin has not been prescribed yet by your doctor, what should you do? That’s a question a Quora user asked: ‘I’m pre-diabetic. My doctor won’t prescribe Metformin, which I have access to. If the normal starting dosage for a diabetic is 500 mg, could 250 mg help reduce my carb cravings?’ So, we decided to get insights from experts. Dr. Rajiv Kovil, head of diabetology and weight loss expert at Zandra…

Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought attends a cabinet meeting with President Trump at the White House on July 8, 2025. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images North America hide caption toggle caption Andrew Harnik/Getty Images North America If the government shuts down on Oct. 1, the White House said it will look for ways to use the funding dispute to permanently eliminate some federal workers, rather than just temporarily send them home on unpaid leave. This proposed “reduction in force” — outlined in a memo obtained by NPR on Wednesday — would be a significant shift from past government shutdowns,…