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Venue : Reliance Stadium, Vadodara India Women squad - Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur, Jemimah Rodrigues, Smriti Mandhana, Tejal Hasabnis, Deepti Sharma, Minnu Mani, Pratika Rawal, Richa Ghosh, Uma Chetry, Priya Mishra, Renuka Singh Thakur, Saima Thakor, Tanuja Kanwer, Titas Sadhu West Indies Women squad - Mandy Mangru, Nerissa Crafton, Shabika Gajnabi, Chinelle Henry, Deandra Dottin, Hayley Matthews, Qiana Joseph, Rashada Williams, Shemaine Campbelle, Aaliyah Alleyne, Afy Fletcher, Ashmini Munisar, Karishma Ramharack, Shamilia Connell, Zaida James India Women vs West Indies Women Match Details 1st ODI of West Indies Women tour of India, 2024 between India Women and West Indies Women to be held at Reliance Stadium, Vadodara at 01:30 PM.

digital revolution in healthcare, ripple effects of the infra boom, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology-driven transformation. While global markets grapple with persistent inflation and geopolitical tensions, India’s domestic growth engine remains robust, bolstered by a substantial middle class, increased manufacturing capacity, and strategic policy reforms. The key to success will lie in identifying sectors that benefit from these structural tailwinds, which will ultimately drive investor returns.

Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday hit out at the government for tweaking an election rule to prevent public inspection of certain electronic documents, alleging it is part of the Modi government's «systematic conspiracy» to destroy the institutional integrity of the Election Commission. Kharge also said the Modi government's «calibrated erosion» of the ECI's integrity is a frontal attack on the Constitution and democracy. The government has tweaked an election rule to prevent public inspection of certain electronic documents such as CCTV camera and webcasting footage as well as video recordings of candidates to prevent their misuse. Based on the recommendation of the Election Commission of India (ECI), the Union law ministry on Friday amended Rule 93(2)(a) of the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961, to restrict the type of «papers» or documents open to public inspection.

Virat Kohli's unbeaten 82 off 53 balls helped India snatch a victory from the jaws of defeat, and now he is back at the G, looking for another redemption act. Kohli made a bright beginning to the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia with a second innings hundred at Perth. But since then he has hit the snooze mode, producing just 26 runs over the next four innings across Adelaide and Brisbane Tests.

Indian equities this week, with a net withdrawal of Rs 976 crore amid a strengthening US dollar and steady rise in US 10-year bond yields, impacting investor sentiment. Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) began the week on a positive note, investing Rs 3,126 crore in equities during the first two trading sessions (December 16-20). However, the trend reversed in the latter half of the week, with FPIs offloading equities worth over Rs 4,102 crore in the subsequent three sessions. This resulted in an overall net outflow of Rs 976 crore during the week, data from National Securities Depository Limited showed.

bearish trend in equities, where Tata Consultancy Services and Reliance Industries faced the sharpest erosion. Last week, the BSE benchmark tanked 4,091.53 points or 4.98 per cent. «The Indian equity market recorded its steepest weekly decline since June 2022, with the Nifty losing 4.77 per cent. The week began with the US Federal Reserve's announcement, which significantly altered market sentiment.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: India’s primary vehicle research and testing body plans to expand facilities that are focused on so-called new energy vehicles, seeking to keep pace with the government’s rapidly accelerating green mobility drive. The Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) will focus on electric and hydrogen-based powertrains or engines as well as research on vehicular emissions, according to two government officials, who declined to be identified.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The freelance economy in India has witnessed extraordinary growth, transforming from a niche working arrangement into a mainstream career choice. With more than 15 million active freelancers and an industry projected to reach $50 billion by 2032, the sector represents a significant shift in how Indians approach work.

Amazon executive, has sparked a debate on the demanding work culture in India, especially in global organisations. Broda shared his observations about his Indian colleagues in Bangalore, whose work ethic stood out during his time at Amazon. His post has gone viral, drawing attention to the long hours worked by employees in Indian offices, igniting discussions across various social media platforms like LinkedIn and Reddit.

Garena Free Fire is reportedly making its return to India soon. Rumors about the return of Garena Free Fire to India has spread like wildfire. The popular battle royale game was previously banned, but recent activity suggests a possible relaunch. The rumours started after Garena posted job openings on LinkedIn for positions in India, includiang data analysis, marketing, esports, and strategic operations. This has led to speculation that the company is preparing to reintroduce the game, potentially under the name Free Fire India. While a September 5, 2023 launch date was previously rumored, it did not happen. Garena has not officially confirmed a new release date, nor have they commented on the speculation surrounding the job postings. Some fans believe the game may launch in 2025.

Rishi Sunak surprised many within his own Conservative Party by calling an earlier-than-expected election on July 4 — exactly a month on from a third term win for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's National Democratic Alliance. This meant the FTA talks, having entered their 14th round of intense negotiations, slipped into a more uncertain phase until the new Labour Party-led government committed itself to «deepening our bilateral ties». «We agreed to raise the ambition of our UK-India comprehensive strategic partnership… Crucially, this work will start with trade and investment, and I am pleased to say that we agreed to relaunch Free Trade Agreement negotiations early in the new year,» said newly-elected British Prime Minister Keir Starmer after his first meeting with Modi on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Brazil last month.

Ravichandran Ashwin's surprise retirement midway through the India-Australia series, PM Narendra Modi wrote a letter to the star cricketer acknowledging and thanking him for his phenomenal services to cricket. «As you bid farewell to international cricket, jersey number 99 will be sorely missed. Cricket lovers will miss the sense of expectation they felt when you took to the crease to bowl — there was always a feeling that you were weaving a web around the opponents which would trap a victim any moment. You possessed an uncanny ability to outwit batsmen with good old off-spin as well as innovative variations, as the situation demanded,» the PM wrote. Referencing one of the iconic weapons from the off-spin great's legendary bag of tricks, PM Modi said the shock announcement by Ashwin felt like a «carrom ball that bowled everyone».

National Mathematics Day, celebrated annually on December 22, marks the birth anniversary of the brilliant Indian mathematician, Srinivasa Ramanujan. This day is dedicated to recognising his profound contributions to mathematics and highlighting the pivotal role the subject plays in shaping modern society.

AP Dhillon and Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh has stirred headlines. During a concert in Chandigarh, Dhillon called out Diljit, accusing him of blocking him on Instagram. The comments came in response to Diljit’s recent remark at a concert where he referred to Dhillon as one of his “brothers” and wished him luck on his tour. Addressing the crowd, Dhillon remarked, “First unblock me on Instagram, and then talk to me.” This statement left fans shocked and quickly went viral. “I wasn’t planning on saying shit knowing everyone will hate on me anyways but at least we know what’s real and what’s not," Dhillon added on Instagram Stories

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Joe Sacco has been called the heir to Art Spiegelman (Maus) and his award shelf creaks under the weight of trophies (Eisner Award for Best Original Graphic Novel, Ridenhour Book Prize, American Book Award, etc.). But the scale of achievements casts no shadow on the man himself.

Of these, three have been discharged from the hospital, while the Indian Mission is closely monitoring the condition of the remaining victims, sources said. The attack, which sent shockwaves across the globe, involved a car deliberately ramming into a crowd of people at the bustling Christmas market. At least five people were killed in the incident, including an adult and a toddler, according to Saxony-Anhalt Prime Minister Reiner Haseloff, as per reports by CNN.

Indian diaspora in Kuwait on Saturday, stated that India of the future would be the hub of global development as well as the growth engine of the world. While speaking at the «Hala Modi» community event at Kuwait's Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Indoor Sports Complex, PM Modi highlighted India's rapid transformation in various fields, including technology, infrastructure, and sustainability. «Today, India is the fifth-largest economy in the world. We lead the world in fintech and have the third-largest startup ecosystem globally. India is also the second-largest mobile manufacturing country in the world,» PM Modi said.

Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit on Saturday slammed the Aam Admi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal after Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena granted permission to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to prosecute him in the excise policy case. Expressing his surprise over what he felt was a delayed action, Sandeep Dikshit told ANI, «I wonder why it took so many days for the LG to give permission. They (Delhi ministers) should have been in jail by now....» «The liquor scam has nothing to do with the elections. The probe has been going on for 2-3 years. If the facts are believed to be correct, the Delhi government has suffered huge losses, and the excise policy has only benefited private contractors from South India...,» he said.

In an official press release, the MEA expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy, stating, «We condemn the horrific and senseless attack at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany. Several precious lives have been lost, and many have been injured. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims.» The statement confirmed that the Indian Mission in Germany is in contact with the injured Indian nationals and their families, providing all possible assistance. «Our Mission is in contact with Indians who are injured, as well as their families, and rendering all possible assistance,» the statement read.

Indian Railways is set to bolster its connectivity to Kashmir with the likely launch of two new trains next month. The first is a centrally heated sleeper train, not a Vande Bharat as previously speculated, that will ply between New Delhi and Srinagar. Designed for a 13- hour journey, part of which traverses snow-capped mountain landscapes and crosses the iconic 359-m-high Chenab Bridge, the train promises enhanced comfort but will not include second-class sleeper accommodations, ET has learnt. The second train is an eight-coach Vande Bharat, featuring chair car seating, tailored for the shorter Katra-Baramulla route, according to a senior railway officer familiar with the plan.

tablets have gone up this year by 4% driven by the consumer segment as people started buying it as an entertainment device for streaming content, as per latest Counterpoint Research data.. In the consumer segment specifically, researcher IDC India said the segment grew by 2% yoy in 2023 after a 2% yoy decline in 2022. This year, IDC said there will be a 20% yoy growth in consumer segment. «Tablets are seeing a renewed interest from consumers mainly as an entertainment device for consuming OTT content,» said Lenovo India managing director Shailendra Katyal. «The commercial demand has come down drastically from the Covid peaks. Manufacturers are updating their consumer tablet line up with larger screen and better audio.»