The Times of India Russian crude imports cut India’s oil bill by $8bn in FY24

India saved $7.9B in 2023-24 oil imports by purchasing discounted Russian crude, impacting deficit. Potential $101-104B oil bill for 2024-25. Russian crude share surged to 36%.

The Times of India IPS officer compulsorily retired gets CAT relief

The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) has nullified the compulsory retirement of IPS officer Gurjinder Pal Singh from service and directed his reinstatement with all related benefits within a period of four weeks. The officer from the 1991 batch was serving as ADG in Chhattisgarh when he was retired involuntarily from service following a raid by the anti-corruption bureau (ACB).

The Times of India Wheat sale in open market helped FCI borrow 21,000cr less in FY24

Government's open market sale of wheat ensures supply stability, reduced FCI borrowings, and aided welfare schemes. FCI aims for 300-310 lakh tonnes procurement this year. Punjab, and Haryana witness good wheat arrival meanwhile the wheat procurement in Madhya Pradesh has been slow so far at 34.6 lakh tonnes despite commencing MSP operations early

The Times of India Wheat sale in open market helped FCI borrow 21,000cr less in FY24

Government's open market sale of wheat ensures supply stability, reduced FCI borrowings, and aided welfare schemes. FCI aims for 300-310 lakh tonnes procurement this year. Punjab, and Haryana witness good wheat arrival meanwhile the wheat procurement in Madhya Pradesh has been slow so far at 34.6 lakh tonnes despite commencing MSP operations early

The Times of India TCS CEO is against this notion of AI impact on jobs worldwide

TCS CEO K. Krithivasan challenges job reduction claims related to generative AI, emphasizing the need for tech talent. Gen AI innovation is expected by 2025, with TCS partnering with AWS to upskill employees in cloud and Gen AI.

The Times of India Hardik blames top-order collapse for defeat against Lucknow

As Mumbai Indians succumbed to their seventh defeat of the season, this time against Lucknow Super Giants, skipper Hardik Pandya said loss of early wickets led to their down fall at the Ekana. After being put in to bat by KL Rahul, MI found themselves tottering at 28 for four after powerplay with pacers Mohsin Khan, Marcus Stoinis and Naveen-ul-Haq doing the early damage. Rohit Sharma (4), Suryakumar Yadav (10), Tilak Varma (7) and Hardik (0) all fell cheaply as Ishan Kishan (32) and Nehal Wadhera (46) and Tim David (35) somehow took them to a par total.

The Times of India 'Looks like he is...': Langer gives update on Mayank's injury

With this win, LSG jumped to third place in the standings with 12 points in 10 games, which consisted of six wins and four losses. Batting first, MI posted a total of 144 for 7, with Nehal Wadhera top-scoring with 46 runs. Tim David and Ishan Kishan contributed with unbeaten innings of 35 and 32 runs, respectively. In reply, LSG successfully chased down the target in 19.2 overs. The standout performer for LSG was Marcus Stoinis, who played a crucial knock of 62 runs off 45 balls.

The Times of India Cricketer Monty Panesar hopes to oust Virendra Sharma in UK election with George Galloway's party

Former England international cricketer Monty Panesar has announced that he is running for the Workers Party of Britain led by George Galloway in the upcoming UK general election. His aim is to defeat the long-standing Labour MP Virendra Sharma, who has represented the Ealing Southall constituency since 2007. Galloway, who is well-liked by Muslims for his supportive stance on Palestine and opposition to Israel, introduced 500 candidates.

The Times of India Godrej conglomerate splits between two branches of founding family

The founding family of the 127-year-old Godrej Group, which operates in various sectors such as soaps, home appliances, and real estate, has come to an agreement to divide the conglomerate. Adi Godrej and his brother Nadir will retain Godrej Industries, which consists of five listed firms, while cousins Jamshyd and Smita will receive unlisted Godrej & Boyce and its affiliates.

The Times of India 'Hardik Pandya making too many mistakes'

Mumbai Indians on Tuesday experienced their seventh defeat and third consecutive loss in the IPL 2024 when Hardik Pandya's team faced off against KL Rahul's Lucknow Super Giants at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. This loss severely impacted the five-time champions' chances of securing a top-four spot, leaving them in ninth place in the standings with only 6 points.

The Times of India IPL: Stoinis, bowlers take LSG closer to playoffs

Marcus Stoinis delivered a composed fifty to complement the strong performance of the bowlers as Lucknow Super Giants improved their chances of a play-off spot with a tense four-wicket victory over the Mumbai Indians in the IPL on Tuesday. With this victory, their sixth in 10 games, LSG rose to third place in the IPL standings. Meanwhile, MI suffered their seventh loss in 10 games.

The Times of India Apple's China gloom turns Huawei's boom; profit surges over 500pc

Huawei impresses with a 560% profit surge in Q1 2024, reaching $2.7 billion. Revenue hits $24.7 billion. Despite US sanctions, Huawei's strategic diversification pays off, leading to growth and innovation in various tech sectors.

The Times of India Best ACs under 45000 with different energy ratings & capacities

Setting aside a budget is one of the first things you can do before actually purchasing an air conditioner. If you are ready to spend up to Rs. 45,000, then this guide will be of great help to you. A lot of leading brands, including Godrej, Blue Star, Lloyd and Daikin offer some of the most advanced air conditioners in this price bracket, having distinct capacities, features and energy ratings. Listed here are some of the best options.

The Times of India India saved $7.9 billion by buying more Russian crude in FY24

The Times of India 'He will be...': Gavaskar on Hardik's 'frame of mind'

Renowned Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar believes there is no need to be overly concerned about Hardik Pandya's bowling form ahead of the T20 World Cup, asserting that the all-rounder will be a "different player" when he dons the national colors. Pandya was retained as vice-captain of the 15-member squad announced by the BCCI on Tuesday, despite his unremarkable performance for the Mumbai Indians in the ongoing IPL.