The US Federal Reserve has decided to keep the benchmark interest rate in the 4.25-4.5% range, while monitoring economic data and risks. Economic uncertainty has risen amid policy changes under President Trump.
The BCCI is thinking about allowing players to use saliva on the ball again during the IPL. The proposal will be discussed with IPL team captains. The ICC had banned the practice due to COVID-19. The IPL may also approve the use of DRS for height wides and wides outside the off-stump.
Cincinnati Bengals have secured their future by extending contracts for wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, ensuring stability alongside quarterback Joe Burrow. With these key players locked in, the team aims for a Super Bowl win. However, maintaining a strong offensive line and solid defense remains crucial for achieving their ultimate goal.
Nasa astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams returned to Earth after an extended nine-month stay in space, experiencing various physiological changes due to the absence of gravity. They are undergoing rehabilitation exercises to restore their health, and post-landing procedures include medical supervision and monitoring at Johnson Space Center.
But the Times is just a symptom of a larger problem. The Covid-19 pandemic wasn’t just a public health crisis; it was a stress test for science itself. And, as we now know, science failed. The very principles that were supposed to safeguard scientific integrity—those outlined decades ago by sociologist Robert K. Merton—were casually tossed aside whenever they became inconvenient.
Over 400 Hollywood celebrities, including Ben Stiller and Paul McCartney, have signed an open letter to the Trump administration opposing efforts to weaken copyright protections for AI training. They argue such changes would harm the creative industry, which supports millions of American jobs and significant economic contributions.
With the financial year ending soon, many rush to maximize tax-saving investments. Among the options, Tax-Saving Fixed Deposits (FDs) offer secure returns and tax benefits under Section 80C. However, these deposits have a five-year lock-in period and their interest income is taxable.
Delhi Capitals enter IPL 2025 with Axar Patel as the new captain, featuring star signings like KL Rahul and Mitchell Starc. The team aims to secure their first IPL title with a powerful batting lineup and a robust pace attack, despite some spin department concerns. TimesofIndia.com presents a SWOT analysis of Delhi Capitals ahead of IPL 2025.
