Foreign secretary Vikram Misri (File photo) NEW DELHI: The government on Wednesday extended foreign secretary Vikram Misri’s tenure by one year, a move that will keep him in the post until July 14, 2027.The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved Misri’s in accordance with the provisions of Fundamental Rule 56(d), PTI reported.The rule provides for…
British teachers to get pay rises from September. Teachers in England will receive pay rises that are expected to outpace inflation over the next two years, after the UK government accepted recommendations from an independent review body.The move, however, has failed to satisfy the country’s largest teaching union, which is weighing strike action over concerns…
From an employee’s perspective, some of the most notable changes relate to withdrawals and access to savings. (AI image) Employees’ Provident Funds Scheme, 2026: The Ministry of Labour and Employment has notified the Employees’ Provident Funds Scheme, 2026. This has been notified by the government under the Code on Social Security, 2020. It replaces the…
Updated on: Jul 01, 2026 9:24:11 PM IST England vs DR Congo LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Declan Rice returns to the England starting line-up. England vs DR Congo LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Although their ranking and past and current pedigree put them as favourites, in reality, it won’t be an easy…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has mourned the demise of legendary Marathi theatre personality Vijaya Mehta, who passed away at her Mumbai residence at the age of 91. A towering figure in Indian theatre and parallel cinema, Mehta is remembered for her immense contribution to modern Marathi theatre and for influencing generations of performers and filmmakers.Taking…
A podcast clip featuring entrepreneur Alex Hormozi has gone viral after he shared the early career story of his business partner, Sharran Srivatsaa. During a conversation with Tony Robbins, Hormozi recalled how Srivatsaa was once told that his strong Indian accent would make it difficult for him to find a job in the US. Srivatsaa…
South Indian Bank reported steady business growth for the first quarter of FY27, with gross advances rising 17.01% year-on-year to ₹1.04 lakh crore from ₹89,198 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. The bank said the figures are provisional and subject to audit by its statutory auditors. Total deposits increased 11.39% year-on-year to ₹1.26 lakh…
After announcing separation from her husband, Gaurav Khanna, Akanksha Chamola is back in the news – this time for a heated debate on cheating.On Lock Upp Season 2, a conversation with fellow contestant Ram Kapoor took a sharp turn when the topic of infidelity came up. Kapoor argued that in a long marriage, a lapse…
Assam floods worsen, nearly 50,000 affected across four districts The flood situation in Assam worsened on Wednesday, with nearly 48,500 people affected across four districts, according to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA).The latest flood bulletin said the deluge has impacted Biswanath, Dhemaji, Dibrugarh and Nalbari districts, while one person has died in this…
Checking into a hotel has traditionally meant being greeted by reception staff, assisted with luggage and served by teams working behind the scenes. A new project in southern China aims to challenge that familiar experience. Scheduled to open in 2027 on the WestArtificial Island of the Shenzhen–Zhongshan Link in Guangdong Province, the hotel is being…
