he government is expecting the economy to grow at 7-7.5 per cent in 2022-23, in line with its projections made at the beginning of this financial year.India registered a growth of 8.7 per cent in 2021-22.
Cristiano Ronaldo staying at Man U, coach insists
Manchester United coach Erik ten Hag repeated on Wednesday that he was counting on Cristiano Ronaldo this season. “It’s clear, of course, we need quality players,” Ten Haag said when asked about his unsettled Portuguese star on the day before the summer transfer window closes.
US Open: Maria Sakkari, Raducanu shown exit door
China’s Wang Xiyu stunned third seed Maria Sakkari at the US Open on Wednesday to reach the third round of a Grand Salm for the first time. Wang, ranked 75, came from a set down to knock out her Greek opponent, who made the semi-finals last year, 3-6, 7-5, 7-5 in their two-hour 43-minute clash.
Olympic swimmer Joseph Schooling admits cannabis use
Olympic gold-medal swimmer Joseph Schooling has apologized for using cannabis in Vietnam while competing there on leave from military service in his native Singapore.
Kapil Dev wants Hardik Pandya to maintain his fitness
Hardik Pandya returned to his fully fit avatar in 2022 after dealing with fitness issues over the years to lead Gujarat Titans to their maiden India Premier League (IPL) title in their debut season.
India beat HK by 40 runs
Defending champions India defeated Hong Kong by 40 runs in their Asia Cup match here on Wednesday, registering their second successive win in the continental tournament.Sent into bat at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, India scored 192 for two with Virat Kohli (59 not out) and Suryakumar Yadav (68 not out)
US warns Taiwanese may face similar fate as persecuted Uyghurs
The head of a US agency that monitors religious freedom around the world has warned that Taiwanese may face a similar fate like the persecuted Uyghurs in western China’s Xinjiang region if Beijing invades the democratic island nation, media reports said.
Taliban celebrate anniversary of foreign forces’ withdrawal
Taliban suicide bomber squads, homemade bombs assembled in oil containers, and old guards riding motorcycles in local uniforms were on display on Wednesday as the regime celebrated the one-year anniversary of the withdrawal of Western forces from Afghanistan.
Russia unveils economic development plan until 2030
The Russian Economic Development Ministry unveiled on Tuesday the scenarios for the development of the Russian economy until 2030.Earlier in the day, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin held a strategic session on economic policy priorities under the external sanctions pressure.
S Korea to lift pre-travel Covid test for inbound travellers
South Korea will lift its current pre-travel Covid-19 test requirement for inbound travellers later this week, as the government believes the recent virus wave has passed its peak and the spread of omicron could slow down, an official said Wednesday.
