NEW DELHI: The defence ministry has fully utilised its capital outlay of Rs 1.86 lakh crore (revised estimate) for FY2025-26. In FY2024-25 too, the ministry had utilised its capital budget fully. The overall use of the defence budget, including MoD (civil) and pension, during FY2025-26 stood at 99.62 per cent.The original appropriation for capital expenditure…
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…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Photo by PTI) NEW DELHI: The meteoric rise of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the Indian Premier League (IPL) is no longer just a feel-good breakout story; it is rapidly turning into a serious selection debate, with growing chatter around a potential India debut in the upcoming Zimbabwe T20I series.Just days after turning 15, the…
More than half a century after Apollo 11 put humans on the lunar surface, NASA has taken a major step toward returning. On April 1, 2026 (April 2 IST), the Artemis II successfully launched from Kennedy Space Center, sending four astronauts on a 10-day journey toward and around the Moon. It is the first time…
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released an important notice for candidates who appeared in the Central Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 (CTET). After declaring the CTET 2026 result, the board has now allowed candidates to request their calculation sheet along with a copy of the OMR sheet.Candidates who wish to obtain their calculation…
Those waiting for Zendaya to confirm those marriage rumours, may just have to wait a tad longer. The actress, who has spent weeks dodging buzz about her alleged marriage to her longtime love and ‘Spider-Man’ co-star, Tom Holland, revealed why she has chosen not to confirm or deny the buzz of a secret marriage.Zendaya on…
Today, anticipate being acknowledged and valued by others, yet keep an eye on those lingering self-doubts that may creep in. Foster personal connections through straightforward communication and thoughtful engagement. Revisit established networks as they present intriguing business opportunities, requiring swift responses. For students, an organized study schedule is essential. The spotlight finds you today, even…
NEW DELHI: A blast outside the Punjab unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters in Chandigarh on Wednesday evening triggered panic in the area, with police confirming that a crude explosive device appears to have been hurled at the site. No casualties were reported.The explosion occurred around 5 pm outside the party office in…
IndiGo on Wednesday announced that it will start levying revised fuel charges ranging from Rs 275 to Rs 10,000 on domestic and international flights from April 2, following the rise in jet fuel prices.The move comes as jet fuel prices for scheduled Indian airlines have risen by around 8.5% in April, though the increase has…
Delhi Directorate of Education has instructed teachers to hold interactive introductory sessions, help students share their aspirations, and assess learning gaps as schools across the city opened for the 2026-27 academic session on Wednesday. According to a DoE circular issued on Tuesday, the focus in the opening days will be on creating an inclusive and…
