Sakshi Malik Inaugurates UDGAM 2026 Sports Fest at SRM University-AP Vijayawada: Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik inaugurated the three-day national-level sports fest “UDGAM 2026” at SRM University-AP on Thursday. Wrestling champion Satyawart Kadian attended the event as Guest of Honour.According to university officials, the fest has brought together athletes from various universities across the country to…
The US economy grew at a modest 0.5% annual rate in the fourth quarter, reflecting the impact of last fall’s 43-day government shutdown, the Commerce Department reported Thursday (April 9), revising its earlier estimate of 0.7%. This slowdown follows strong growth in previous quarters, with the economy expanding 4.4% in Q3 and 3.8% in Q2….
Driven by higher consumption of petroleum products, India’s crude imports in the 2025-26 fiscal increased by nearly 1% but witnessed a 17% fall in purchases in the month of March due to disruption of trade routes amid the West Asia crisis.According to provisional oil and gas data released by the government, India purchased 245.3 million…
As women continue to expand their presence in the corporate workforce, their role in managing money is evolving alongside it. In a space traditionally dominated by men, women are increasingly stepping in—investing, evaluating options and engaging with financial advice. Financial decision-making, once seen through a gendered lens, is now emerging as a practical necessity rather…
Ceigall India Limited (CIL) has announced that its joint venture has secured a major contract worth ₹918 crore for the expansion of the Jaipur Metro. The company confirmed that CIL–SAM India JV, received the Letter of Acceptance (LOA) on May 1 from Jaipur Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. The project highlights the growing focus on improving…
BENGALURU: Headcount is passé, outcomes are the new currency. India’s top five IT services firms witnessed net workforce contraction in FY26, reversing the modest hiring recovery a year earlier, as demand uncertainty, delayed decision-making and AI-led efficiency gains weighed on headcount.The traditional fresherheavy pyramid is being reshaped. A people-plus-AI model is upending its foundation, putting…
RR’s Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (PTI Photo/Manvender Vashist Lav) Chennai: Rajasthan Royals have banked on young talent for success — Vaibhav Sooryavanshi being at the top of the list. And one of the backroom boys who has helped the franchise shape its youth structure is performance coach Siddhartha Lahiri, who oversees the RR academies across the globe…
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung As he arrived in India for a State visit, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said Koreas and India must work closely as emerging global leaders amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty, and that the 2 countries can give a new direction to multilateralism when it’s faced with mounting challenges. In…
Veteran actor Shakti Kapoor has debunked viral death hoaxes, assuring fans he is “healthy and happy” via a video message. He plans to file a complaint against those spreading the false news, urging the public to verify information before sharing. This incident echoes similar false reports faced by other actors, highlighting the rapid spread of…
State-owned Bank of India reported a steady operational performance for Q4 FY26, with double-digit growth across key business segments, driven by strong credit expansion and deposit mobilisation. As per its regulatory filing, the bank’s global business rose 14.53% YoY to ₹16.98 lakh crore as of 31 March 2026, compared to ₹14.83 lakh crore in the…
