NEW DELHI: Following a spate of unfortunate deaths of Indian pilots on duty or duty-related activities in less than three years, the Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) has asked the aviation ministry and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to end all dispensations given to airlines from flight duty time limitation (FDTL) regulations. It…
Higher income can improve the borrowing capacity of an applicant, but it should not be confused with affordability. The author is CEO of PaisabazaarBuilding awareness on how a lender assesses a loan application can help prospective borrowers plan better and stay eligible for suitable offers. Lenders conduct a thorough risk assessment while approving your loan….
Abhishek and Bumrah gains big in ICC T20I rankings (Image: X) India’s impressive run in the ongoing T20I series against Afghanistan has translated into significant gains in the latest ICC rankings, with Abhishek Sharma climbing to second place among batters and Varun Chakravarthy breaking into the top five among bowlers.The defending T20 World Cup champions…
Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage, of Sri Lanka, prepares for an attempt in the men’s javelin throw final at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest, Hungary, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader) BENGALURU: World No. 1 men’s javelin thrower Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage’s gold hunt at the Asian Games hit an air pocket on Tuesday. His…
Egypt is testing a farming system that puts solar panels above crops instead of using separate land for agriculture and electricity generation. Known as agrivoltaics, the approach is being piloted at Habiba Farm in Nuweiba, South Sinai, where elevated panels provide partial shade while crops continue growing underneath. The project is designed for Egypt’s harsh…
Success can change the way people behave, and veteran composer Anandji Virji Shah of the Kalyanji-Anandji duo recently reflected on how he witnessed that transformation in Rajesh Khanna. While recalling the actor’s early days and his rise to superstardom, Anandji also drew a contrast with Amitabh Bachchan, whom he said remained grounded despite achieving immense…
As the Sun transitions into Virgo on September 17, 2026, the focus will shift towards effective financial planning and the cultivation of skills. According to numerology, the Number 9 energy suggests that financial luck arises from well-informed choices. Those born under Number 1 may discover leadership paths that could lead to profit, whereas Number 5…
India-Pak naval ship collision at Arabian Sea (File photo) NEW DELHI: India on Wednesday said the conduct of a Pakistani naval ship that led to a collision with an Indian Navy vessel in international waters was in direct contravention of Article 10 of a 1991 bilateral agreement between the two countries.India conveyed strong protest over…
Raising the limit to Rs 25,000 will bring a sizeable number of employees earning between Rs15,000 and Rs 25,000 within the statutory social security system. The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the Ministry of Labour & Employment’s proposal to increase the wage ceiling for mandatory coverage under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) from Rs…
Srinath Narayanan is India’s man to count on NEW DELHI: It was the final round of the Global Chess League (GCL) round-robin last Saturday in Bengaluru, and American Gambits needed a big win, with an eight-point margin, to reach the final. Mumba Masters were the opponents. As the match wore on, the Gambits, playing with…
