Mangaluru blast 'act of terror'; injured passenger now suspect

The low-intensity blast that injured two people in Mangaluru on Saturday evening is not \"an accident but an act of terror\", Karnataka police has said, even as a team from the National Investigation Agency (NIA) landed in the coastal city and began its probe.

No funds? T eyes ₹13k-cr loan to bankroll flagship schemes

Amid frosty ties between the TRS government and the Centre, the state finance department is trying to obtain permission from the Union government to borrow the remaining limit of Rs 12,900 crore in December-January itself instead of waiting till the end of the financial year.

Ask Cong how Patkar joined Rahul yatra: Modi in Guj rally

PM Narendra Modi gave legs to BJP's Gujarat campaign on Sunday with a sprint of rallies across the Saurashtra region, two of them districts where Congress had stopped the saffron surge in 2017, and exhorted the electorate to \"make the lotus bloom in every booth\" by turning up to vote in record numbers. Without naming either Rahul Gandhi or activist Medha Patkar, the PM wondered how Congress could even seek votes in Gujarat after hobnobbing with someone who had allegedly worked against the state's interest for over three decades.

COP27 agrees to set up fund to compensate climate damages

But No Pact On 'Phasing Down' Fossil Fuels

Welsh minister raps Infantino diatribe

COUNTER POINT: Wales' first minister Mark Drakeford (C) at the team's training

ADAMS TO CAPTAIN THE US, YOUNGEST AT THIS YEAR'S EDITION

Tyler Adams will captain the United States team at the World Cup, at 23 the youngest of this year's tournament and the youngest for the Americans at the soccer showcase since Walter Bahr in 1950.

'Lukaku out of first two games'

Romelu Lukaku will not play for Belgium at the World Cup until at least their final Group F match against Croatia, a team source said on Sunday.

FANFARE FOR FIRST FLIGHT FROM TEL AVIV TO QATAR'S CAPITAL

Ben Gurion Airport (Tel Aviv): Balloons festooned the departure gate for the first commercial flight between Israel and Qatar on Sunday, permitted by Doha for World Cup fans despite a lack of formal bilateral relations.

Netherlands look to make statement against Senegal

The Netherlands are looking to make two statements in its opening World Cup game on Monday against a Senegal team that has to quickly get over the loss of star forward Sadio Mané.

Kompany confident De Bruyne will light up the WC platform

Vincent Kompany has urged Kevin De Bruyne to use the World Cup as his springboard to winning the Ballon d'Or. Kompany, a former team-mate of De Bruyne's for both Belgium and Manchester City, is backing the midfielder to be a star of the tournament. He believes the 29-year-old can help Belgium's Golden Generation finally realise its full potential.

If we are good, Ronaldo will be phenomenal, says Neves

Cristiano Ronaldo enters the World Cup under a cloud of controversy but his Portugal team-mate Ruben Neves believes the forward will have a \"phenomenal\" tournament.

WAIT AND EXPECTATION

All Eyes On Southgate's Men As They Start Campaign Against Iran Eyeing Cup Glory

SKY stars in India win

NEW Zealand's Tim Southee claimed a hat-trick but Suryakumar Yadav smashed a blistering hundred to help secure India's comprehensive 65-run victory in the second T20 International at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on Sunday.

Syrian children in Idlib hold their own cup of joy

More than 300 children in rebel-held northwest Syria kicked off their own football World Cup on Saturday, with organisers hoping to shine a light on communities battered by 11 years of war. The excited children took part in the opening ceremony at the municipal stadium in Idlib, some wearing the jerseys of this year's World Cup teams, an AFP photographer said.

BLOW FOR FRANCE

Thigh Muscle Tear Puts Ballon d’Or Winner Out Of France’s Title Defence

QATAR FLOORS THE WORLD IN STUNNING WELCOME

Ecuador's Valencia Denied First-Half Hat-trick By VAR In Cup Opener

'Our lives are a speck in timelessness'

In 'Afterness', HUL's Ex-Chairman Ashok Ganguly Reflects On Life & Career

CDSL systems back online after 2 days

Central Depository Services (CDSL) systems came online again early on Sunday, nearly two days after it had shut its connectivity to all stock market-related entities on Friday afternoon following detection of a malware.

Rate hikes will lead to fin stress, says WB economist

The synchronised monetary tightening by central banks would lead to financial stress and regulators would need to be watchful, said World Bank (WB) economist Ayhan Kose.

Govt Members Bullish On Indian Eco, Warn Of 'Western Biases'

PMEAC member slams WB index methodology

NPCI in talks with RBI on deadline for UPI app volume cap

National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), which runs UPI, is in talks with the RBI on implementation of its proposed December 31 deadline for limiting the volume cap of players to 30%.

CDSL systems back online after 2 days TIMES NEWS NETWORK

Central Depository Services (CDSL) systems came online again early on Sunday, nearly two days after it had shut its connectivity to all stock market-related entities on Friday afternoon following detection of a malware.

Easy money never helps startups find success, says Piyush Goyal

Capital will not determine the success or failure of any startup, and easy money never helps, said Union minister for commerce and industry Piyush Goyal at the Economic Times Startup Awards 2022 held in Bengaluru on Saturday.

India to lead from front, help navigate eco recovery: Goyal

India has earned its name as a trusted partner, particularly during the pandemic, emphasised Union minister Piyush Goyal.

Half of India Inc bats for full office return

Less Than 3rd Of Cos Offer Hybrid Option, Just 16% Allow Work-From-Home: Survey

Govt moves on anti-subsidy; dumping levies under lens

Tribunal, HC Dismiss Revenue Dept’s Stand In Several Cases

The remote control

The reason why it is called a remote control is because it has a habit of disappearing. The AC has a bracket for it and you are absolutely sure you put it there but now you need it and it has gone. TV remote controls are masters of the game. By some unexplained logic we always look under the magazines and then the cushions and it is never there. It is a kind of Defcon 3 alert, where is the remote? Legend has it that the guy who invented the remote in tribute was buried under the sofa or under a pile of magazines.

Not Playing Ball

Running world football is no longer the sole preserve of Europe. That rankles some Europeans

Finding The Cash

Funding COP27’s agreement on climate compensation & energy transition will be tough

Decoding The New PDP Bill

The latest version has some wins for privacy but retains wide government exemptions