India’s economy is projected to grow at 6.4 per cent in 2026 and 6.6 per cent in 2027, according to a United Nations report, indicating the country’s continued position as a key driver of growth in the Asia-Pacific region.The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), in its latest Economic…
Aminul Islam Bulbul, and Tamim Iqbal NEW DELHI: The Bangladesh government on Tuesday appointed former cricketer Tamim Iqbal as the president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), and dissolved the current board of directors of the country’s cricketing body.The current president of BCB, Aminul Islam Bulbul, has been removed by the country’s National Sports Council…
A dashcam inside a delivery lorry shows the moment a United Airlines flight clipped the vehicle as it approached Newark Liberty International Airport outside of New York City. The flight from Venice, Italy landed safely with no reported injuries among the 231 passengers and crew onboard. The lorry driver sustained minor injuries. The National Transportation…
Chennai’s Cyber Crime police have made headlines by arresting nine individuals, which notably includes a freelance editor, amid the tumult surrounding the leak of the forthcoming film ‘Jana Nayagan’ featuring Vijay. This unauthorized release has stirred a wave of indignation, leading stars like Suriya and R Madhavan to passionately advocate for a boycott of pirated…
HDFC Asset Management Company reported a decline in its March 2026 quarter earnings on both a year-on-year and sequential basis, while missing street estimates. Standalone profit after tax (PAT) came in at ₹623.3 crore, down 2% from ₹638.7 crore in the year-ago quarter and 19% lower than ₹769 crore reported in the December quarter. The…
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission has opened the application window for recruitment to 115 Group B and Group C posts in the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board. The process, which began on April 2, 2026, will continue till April 22, 2026, with a correction window available until April 29.The recruitment, notified under Advertisement…
India’s first-job earners should adopt structured financial planning strategies as a gap persists between entry-level salary expectations and actual pay outcomes, according to insights from the Unstop Talent Report 2026 and industry experts. The report highlights that 73% of undergraduate freshers expect starting salaries above ₹5 LPA, while only about 40% are able to secure…
The government has increased the minimum waiting period for booking a domestic LPG cylinder refill to 25 days from 21 days, a move aimed at preventing hoarding and ensuring equitable distribution of cooking gas, government sources told new agency PTI.According to the sources, prices of petrol and diesel are expected to remain stable unless global…
NEW DELHI: The central government issued clarification on jet fuel price hike as it capped the increase in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices for domestic airlines to 25% on Wednesday. Citing tensions in the Middle East and closure of the Strait of Hormuz triggered by US-Israeli strike on Iran, the Centre called it “only a…
NEW DELHI: In a significant policy shift, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has removed key restrictions on MBBS seat expansion, opening the door for a substantial increase in undergraduate medical seats across the country.In a gazette notification issued on April 27, the NMC amended its 2023 regulations governing new medical colleges and expansion of existing…
