India’s 39-medal Commonwealth Games campaign highlighted the impact of the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS), which funds elite athletes through customised training, competition exposure and sports science support. This TimesofIndia.com explainer details how athletes are selected, funded and reviewed, while outlining the government’s enhanced investment in high-performance sport as India builds towards the 2036 Games
India currently defends nine trade disputes at the World Trade Organization. The government has spent approximately Rs 2.43 crore on legal services for these cases. Japan, China, the EU, Brazil, and Australia are among the challenging countries. Disputes involve steel imports, sugar support, and ICT tariffs. China also challenges India’s production-linked incentive schemes and technology
Amazon briefly surpassed three trillion dollars in market value. Founder Jeff Bezos plans to sell fifteen million shares valued at over four billion dollars. This sale follows a strong second-quarter earnings report for the e-commerce giant. Bezos has previously sold significant amounts of Amazon stock since 2002. His remaining stake in the company remains substantial
Congress MP Deepender Hooda proposed Haryana as host for the 2030 Commonwealth Games. He highlighted Haryana’s significant contribution to India’s medal tally in sports. Hooda stated that Haryana has secured over fifty percent of India’s medals. He urged the government to invest sports infrastructure in Haryana. The MP also criticized the concentration of projects in
For the first time, Brazil faces a significant challenge as bacteria previously exclusive to Asia and the USA have been identified within its borders. These bacteria, known to cause columnaris disease, pose an acute risk to the thriving aquaculture sector. Researchers have isolated four species from the Flavobacterium genus, which can infect both Nile tilapia
India’s World Test Championship final hopes depend on the Sri Lanka series. A 2-0 loss would significantly hinder qualification prospects for the Indian team. Winning the series 2-0 improves India’s standing but not dramatically. Upcoming away series in New Zealand and Australia present further challenges. India faces a tough schedule with little room for error
A Kerala consumer commission ordered a bakery to pay compensation for selling expired Diet Coke tins. The customer discovered the product was unfit for consumption after purchasing it. The bakery owner attempted to bribe the customer to conceal the expired product. The commission ruled the seller, not Coca-Cola India, is liable for such sales. The
An Indian tech professional settled in Ireland shared insights on why many expatriates choose not to return home. He emphasized Ireland’s exceptional quality of life and optimal work-life balance, where staff can truly unplug after hours to indulge in hobbies and the tranquility of nature. This lifestyle, despite the challenges of high taxes and housing,
The government has unveiled a progressive bill introducing substantial tax reforms and incentives designed to stimulate investment and enhance the electronics manufacturing sector. Key features include extended tax exemptions for capital goods supplied to local manufacturers and streamlined digital payment regulations. Furthermore, it aims to provide relief to business trusts while replacing an existing ordinance
Global warming has significantly accelerated, with the past decade warming faster than any comparable period. Researchers removed natural climate fluctuations to reveal this underlying warming trend. Five major global temperature datasets confirm this acceleration with high statistical confidence. This observed increase suggests the world may approach key climate thresholds sooner. The long-term trend could cross
