India’s manufacturing sector showed signs of slowing in March, as growth in activity moderated amid a mix of rising costs, competitive pressures and global uncertainty, according to the HSBC India Manufacturing PMI report released on Thursday. The Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) fell to 53.9 in March from 56.9 in February, signalling a softer expansion.The reading…
NEW DELHI: Centre has notified amendments to Plastic Waste Management Rules, making it mandatory for producers, importers and brand owners to use recycled plastic in packaging and carry a label and marking indicating the use of recycled content.The new rules, notified by the environment ministry on Tuesday, have provisions for stricter compliance, making the system…
Launched on April 1, 2026, the four Artemis II astronauts are currently in high Earth orbit, completing critical checkouts of the Orion spacecraft. With a successful launch from Kennedy Space Centre, the crew, Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen, will be conducting proximity operations while performing manual piloting test runs. After a…
Opening thoughts. There is something almost too neat about the founding story we are all very familiar with—a garage in Los Altos, hand-lettered partnership agreement, and the date that reads like a joke. April Fools’ Day, 1976. Steve Jobs, 21. Steve Wozniak, 25. And 40-year-old Ronald Wayne—the reluctant elder who drew the original logo and…
Fans Brawl During DC vs LSG Clash (X) A shocking incident in the stands stole the spotlight during the IPL 2026 clash between Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals, as a physical fight broke out among spectators, with footage of the brawl quickly going viral.The visuals clearly showed fans getting into a heated altercation that…
JKCET 2026: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examinations has extended the registration deadline for the Jammu and Kashmir Common Entrance Test (JKCET) 2026. Candidates who have not yet applied for admission to Bachelor of Engineering (BE) and Bachelor of Technology (BTech) programmes can now complete their application by tomorrow through the official…
Fans are buzzing with anticipation after the release of the ‘Ramayana’ teaser, showcasing Arun Govil’s regal presence as King Dashrath, the charismatic Ravi Dubey as Lakshman, and the dynamic Yash in the role of Ravana, with Ranbir Kapoor embodying the noble Lord Rama. Yash, Ravi Dubey, and Arun Govil have emerged as key talking points…
Among today’s dividend announcements, TVS Holdings Ltd is offering the highest dividend at Rs 86 per share, while Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd has the lowest at Rs 0.60 per share. The total dividend payout across all dividend-paying companies today stands at Rs 130.10 per share. Source link
Bengaluru techie dies by suicide after baby drowns in bucket BENGALURU: An eleven-month-old baby boy accidentally drowned in a bucket of water, following which his mother, unable to cope with the loss, died by suicide, leaving behind a note on Wednesday.The incident occurred in in Byraveshwaranagar in West Bengaluru.The deceased infant has been identified as…
NEW DELHI: Food moving through India’s bulk supply chain will no longer travel without a clear identity.In a key overhaul of labelling norms, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has brought non-retail and bulk food packs under mandatory disclosure rules, closing a long-standing gap in the system. The changes will take effect…
