NEW DELHI: Fuel and raw material supply constraints, which have forced shutdowns in certain segments of manufacturing, especially small businesses, may hurt contractual and gig workers.Some signs of strain are visible in certain sectors, including steel, automotive, textiles, pharma, medical devices as fuel supply, input cost and availability (shortage) bite into operations, industry representatives and…
Firhad Hakim (File photo) NEW DELHI: In another major setback to the Trinamool Congress (TMC), its senior leader Firhad Hakim on Wednesday resigned as mayor of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC), a post he had held since November 2018.The announcement was made by party spokesperson Kunal Ghosh.“Firhad Hakim requested our supremo Mamata Banerjee that he…
IIT Delhi allows CFTI graduates to apply for MTech without GATE IIT Delhi MTech admissions 2026: The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) has unveiled new measures to expand access to its M. Tech programmes for national candidates in the academic year 2026-27. The Institute will offer up to 30 per cent supernumerary seats…
Danni Wyatt-Hodge (Image credit: T20 World Cup) NEW DELHI: Danni Wyatt-Hodge smashed an unbeaten century as hosts England began their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign in emphatic fashion, defeating Sri Lanka by 87 runs in the tournament opener at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Friday.Wyatt-Hodge’s magnificent knock helped England post a record-breaking 219/1 –…
Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said countries around the world are increasingly protecting their domestic industries, including in sectors such as steel, but India continues to navigate global trade challenges through dialogue, cooperation and trade partnerships.Speaking at the India Global Innovation Connect, he said such measures are part of global trade realities…
Bihar Board Inter Commerce toppers 2026 Bihar Board Inter Commerce toppers 2026: The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has announced the Class 12 or Intermediate examination results 2026 today, March 23, 2026, at 1:30 PM. Along with the results, the board has also released the list of toppers for all three streams, including Commerce.This year,…
India No. 1 Sumit Nagal in action during the ATP Challenger tournament in Pune. New Delhi: Sumit Nagal had just stepped off the court after playing his first-round match at the ATP Challenger in Delhi. He went past Spain’s David Jorda Sanchis in straight sets and posed for selfies with a handful of kids who…
CBSE proposes direct access to answer sheets via DigiLocker after OSM controversy NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is planning a major change in the board examination result process from next year, with students likely to receive scanned copies of their answer sheets directly on DigiLocker along with their marksheets and certificates.Sources…
Saudi Arabia Summons Iran Ambassador Over Regional Attacks, Escalating Iran-US-Israel Tensions Saudi Arabia has formally summoned Iran’s ambassador, Alireza Enayati, in Riyadh over a series of Iranian attacks on its territory and neighbouring Gulf states, marking a significant escalation in diplomatic tensions tied to the ongoing US–Israel war on Iran and its spill-over effects across…
Fakhar Zaman (Image credit: AFP) NEW DELHI: Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman has dismissed speculation around his T20I future, firmly ruling out retirement and any plans of moving to the United States, according to a report on Tuesday. Social media had been abuzz with claims that Fakhar, who turns 36 on Friday, had shifted his family…
