Sitharaman in Rajya Sabha NEW DELHI: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said the government will remain on its âtoesâ to keep the fiscal deficit under check even as it works to shield the common man from the impact of rising global crude oil prices amid the West Asia conflict.Replying to a discussion on the…
CBSE cracks down on exam paper leaks, unauthorised fees in Class 10 process The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released two important circulars reinforcing examination integrity and student protection norms ahead of ongoing and upcoming board processes. In the first directive, the Board has imposed a strict prohibition on the distribution or mishandling…
File photo of Babar Azam. TimesofIndia.com in Kandy: A four-year-old post by former South Africa batter Herschelle Gibbs, who worked with Babar Azam at Karachi Kings in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), is doing the rounds on social media. Gibbs had urged Babar to add a couple of attacking shots to his game to improve…
Following the successful reception of ‘Love Insurance Kompany’, director Vignesh Shivan appealed for positive focus from influencers and audiences, sharing the immense effort invested. A playful, emotional exchange between Shivan and lead Pradeep Ranganathan highlighted the thanksgiving event, where Ranganathan also expressed gratitude for the team’s dedication amidst the film’s challenging journey to release. The…
A major row has erupted after Brandon Gill shared the purported video of Indians celebrating Chhath Puja in Texas. The Hindu American Foundation responded to the major row over a viral clip of Indians observing Chhath Puja in Texas and questioned whether Congressman Brandon Gill had nothing else to worry about apart from milk being…
RBI Assistant recruitment 2026: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released the official notification for the recruitment of Assistants, announcing 650 vacancies across its offices in India and the application process is currently underway. The recruitment is being conducted through a country-wide competitive examination.The registration window opened on February 16, 2026.Eligible candidates can apply…
King Charles III has landed in Rome for what is being described as a historic visit. This is not merely an official state visit or a diplomatic courtesy. The King will meet Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican and pray alongside him, marking the first time since Englandâs break from Rome nearly 500 years ago…
Farooq Abdullah (File photo) NEW DELHI: A man opened fire at former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah’s cavalcade, officials said on late Wednesday. He was accompanied by J&K deputy CM Surinder Choudhary. The officials said that the two were returning from a marriage function when the incident happened.Both the JKNC chief and the…
NEW DELHI: “It happened by mistake,” was the reason the 21-year-old son gave behind the gruesome act of allegedly shooting and chopping off his father’s body after a heated argument.Akshat, the BCom student from Lucknow, when asked about his side of the story, only had these four words to utter, “Galti se ho gaya.” The…
Retail diesel prices in the United States soared past $5 a gallon, reaching a milestone seen only once before, according to GasBuddy, the fuel markets tracker. Economists warn that the surge could slow global economic activity. Diesel is essential for freight and manufacturing, and rising fuel costs are likely to push up the price of…
