Study abroad spends hit 5-year low

Mumbai: Remittance by Indians for studies abroad dipped to a 5-year low of $138.8 million in June 2025 as countries tightened restrictions on taking in Indian students.The remittances for study are less than half of the $314 million average during the last five years and a far cry from the $718 million in Sept 2021….

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IPL: Why ‘Slapgate’ video stayed hidden for 17 years — Harsha Bhogle explains as Lalit Modi stirs row | Cricket News

Sreesanth’s wife slams Lalit Modi, Michael Clarke for digging up Slapgate video. (Video grabs) NEW DELHI: The Harbhajan Singh–Sreesanth altercation remains one of the darkest and most debated episodes in Indian Premier League (IPL) history. Nearly 18 years later, the infamous “slap-gate” controversy has resurfaced after former IPL chairman Lalit Modi revealed he possesses unseen…

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US copper tariffs: India may seek WTO talks amid export risks; similar action in steel, auto cases earlier

India is examining the possibility of WTO consultations with the US regarding Washington’s copper import tariffs. This potential action would be India’s third instance of seeking such discussions with the US, following previous cases involving steel and aluminium, and automotive sectors under the WTO Agreement on Safeguards.Beginning August 1, the US implemented a 50% tariff…

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