Mini India recently launched the new Mini Countryman C SUV in the Indian market. The new Mini Countryman C will be locally produced at the BMW Group plant in Chennai. Bookings are already underway; interested customers can book the car exclusively through the Mini dealership, and the deliveries will begin soon. The new Mini Countryman…
How crude price crash could turn the tide for India’s state-owned oil giants Profitability at state-run oil marketing companies (OMCs) is expected to improve as declining crude oil prices boost fuel marketing margins, although rising debt levels and uncertainty over future fuel taxes could weigh on the sector’s longer-term earnings outlook, according to a JP…
Access to timely medical diagnosis and reliable agricultural data remains one of India’s most persistent rural development challenges. This delay has measurable consequences. Conditions such as diabetes, anaemia, thyroid disorders and hypertension are frequently detected late in rural settings, contributing to higher complication rates and greater long-term healthcare costs. Government programmes, including the National Rural…
A UK lawyer and environmental campaigner who spent days helping volunteers clean a neglected river is now facing the possibility of prosecution. Paul Powlesland, founder of the River Roding Trust, led a 10-day effort to remove more than 200 bags of rubbish, weeds and silt from Alders Brook, a tributary of the River Roding in…
India is particularly focused on securing tariff terms that would place its exporters in a stronger position than competitors in the region. (AI image) India-US trade deal: With US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer travelling to India for talks, India is looking to score a competitive advantage over regional peers for the trade deal. The United…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Sachin Tendulkar (Agency Image) As excitement around Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continues to build, former South Africa batter Daryll Cullinan has raised concerns about the physical demands being placed on the 15-year-old prodigy, particularly given his explosive batting style and growing workload.Sooryavanshi has quickly earned a reputation for his fearless approach and remarkable power…
A Parliamentary Standing Committee chaired by Brij Lal reviewed the status of vacant posts across central government departments and evaluated measures being taken to strengthen recruitment. The panel also discussed issues related to the Civil Services Examination, including CSAT, and examined the role of key agencies such as UPSC, SSC, and DoPT in filling positions…
Vikram Bhatt reacts to global success of Hollywood horror ‘Obsession’: ‘I sat back, laughed and thought this is ‘Raaz” Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt has spent over three decades building a reputation as one of Bollywood’s most prolific creators in the thriller and horror space. From films like ‘Fareb’, ‘Ghulam’, ‘Kasoor’, ‘Raaz’, ‘Awara Paagal Deewana’, ‘1920’ and…
The equity benchmark indices BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty ended higher on Monday (June 22), with all major indices closing in the green after a range-bound trading session. The Sensex rose 291 points to 77,094, while the Nifty gained 90 points to close at 24,102. Nifty Bank advanced 250 points to 57,936, and the Midcap…
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has introduced PFRDA Pension Sahayak, an AI-powered grievance redressal platform, replacing the earlier Central Grievance Management System (CGMS). The platform consolidates various pension service channels into a single digital system, offering subscribers a straightforward, accessible, and transparent way to resolve issues. Built on the principles of the…
