NBCC (India) Ltd has secured a work order worth around ₹252.8 crore from the Odisha School Education Programme Authority, the company said in an exchange filing. The contract pertains to the implementation of Phase-II of the Godabarisha Mishra Adarsha Prathamika Vidyalaya (GMAPV) scheme across 46 schools in various districts of Odisha. The project has been…
In 1909, Charles Doolittle Walcott (first from left) discovered the Burgess Shale formation in British Columbia, revealing exceptionally preserved soft-bodied ancient life. Image Credits: via Wikimedia Commons Imagine the last day of your mountain trip, the sun setting, the packs packed, your thoughts turning to your journey home. It was at such a time that…
ISRO’s MITRA mission is a new project initiated by the Indian Space Research Organisation to investigate the behaviour, performance, and dynamics of the crew in an environment that simulates space flight. The MITRA mission will be carried out in Leh, Ladakh, and the participants are put in environments where the presence of thin air, cold,…
Ahead of ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ premiere, director Aditya Dhar passionately urged fans to safeguard the film’s secrets. He expressed deep gratitude for the audience’s connection to the first installment, emphasizing the sequel’s aim to deliver unexpected emotions. Dhar implored viewers to experience the espionage epic in theaters, free from spoilers, to preserve its magic for…
Britain extracted 25 million years of life and labour through slavery in Barbados: Report A report presented in Barbados states that the British colonial practices drained nearly 25 million years of life and forced work from enslaved Africans. Value lost through such extraction may reach £1.6 trillion, as researchers seek to quantify historical harm. The…
Rajat Patidar (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper Rajat Patidar produced a breathtaking assault at the Wankhede Stadium, scripting history by equalling a long-standing Indian Premier League record during a high-octane clash against Mumbai Indians on Sunday.Patidar smashed a stunning 53 off just 20 balls, reaching his half-century in just 17 deliveries…
Drug firm, AstraZeneca Pharma India Ltd, on Friday (April 10), said it has received permission from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) to import acalabrutinib tablets 100 mg, marketed as Calquence, for an additional indication in India. The approval was granted on April 9, 2026, by the CDSCO under the Directorate General of Health…
‘Their operational influence already diminished’: AAP’s 2022 strategists who cracked ‘Punjab code’ out CHANDIGARH: The exit of seven Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MPs has dealt the party a symbolic blow in Punjab, with two of its backroom strategists – Sandeep Pathak and Raghav Chadha – quitting the party ahead of the 2027 assembly elections,…
Gold is witnessing sharp swings in a broad range amidst mixed signals. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices seem to be exhibiting a corrective phase with a bearish tone, feels Manav Modi, Senior Analyst, Commodity Research at Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd. The analyst shares his outlook on the yellow metal:Gold is witnessing…
This earnings cycle holds added significance, as the Nifty IT index has been under pressure, reflecting a broader slowdown in the performance of India’s leading technology companies. Expectations for the sector remain cautious, with analysts divided on near-term growth prospects. Attention now shifts to upcoming results from key players such as Infosys, HCL Technologies, and…
