Ro-Ko bring calmness and confidence that comes with experience; T20I squad lacked that: Pujara

IANS | July 16, 2026 3:30 PM

New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Veteran India batter Cheteshwar Pujara believes the return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for the ODI series against England will provide the Indian dressing room with much-needed confidence after a disappointing 4-0 defeat in the preceding T20I series. Reflecting on India's struggles, Pujara attributed the batting unit's difficulties to its lack of experience in English conditions and expressed hope that the presence of two seasoned campaigners would help the team respond positively in the 50-over format.

India-UK FTA a historic pact for trade, competitiveness: NABARD Chairman

IANS | July 16, 2026 3:23 PM

Mumbai, July 16 (IANS) The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is a historic pact that will boost exports, improve the competitiveness of Indian industries and further strengthen economic ties between the two democracies, NABARD Chairman Dr. Shaji Krishnan V said on Thursday.

CBDT raises Cost Inflation Index to 384 for 2026-27

IANS | July 16, 2026 3:17 PM

New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has increased the Cost Inflation Index (CII) for the financial year 2026-27 by 2.3 per cent to 384 from the corresponding figure of 376 in the previous financial year.