General:With the Moon positioned in Gemini in your twelfth house, privacy, relaxation, and tying up loose ends are highlighted throughout the day. You’re likely to favor a calmer routine with fewer distractions pulling at your focus. Meanwhile, an exalted Jupiter in Cancer occupying your first house encourages practical initiative and a reflective approach to your…
File photo: Jammu and Kashmir high court SRINAGAR: In a setback to J&K govt, the high court (HC) of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh Thursday struck down the 2010 Water Resources Act, ruling that water usage charges levied on hydropower projects amounted to a tax on electricity generation, a subject beyond the erstwhile state legislature’s…
File photo: Employees Provident Fund Organisation- EPFO NEW DELHI: Five years after govt allowed the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) to invest in alternate investment funds (AIFs), the retirement savings body is now working to come up with guidelines to enable its investments in these high-growth asset classes and startups.A proposal to allocate up to…
Image Credit: AI Generated Scientists studying plastic pollution in a New Zealand harbour discovered that microscopic plastic materials could change how coastal sediments responded to a storm. Researchers buried small pieces of polyester netting in the seabed and measured changes in oxygen consumption and nutrient fluxes before and after severe weather. Scientific Reports published results…
UCO Bank apprentice jobs 2026: Rs. 16,650 stipend, November 7 exam date and eligibility details UCO Bank apprentice recruitment 2026: UCO Bank’s recruitment drive for 530 apprentice positions is entering its final stage, with October 29, 2026, being the last date to apply. Candidates who have not yet submitted their applications can complete the process…
George Michael’s iconic guitar from his 1987 ‘Faith’ music video sold for £234,000 at auction. (Photo: Instagram) George Michael’s iconic guitar from his 1987 hit ‘Faith’ music video has sold for £234,000 at auction, amid a family dispute over the sale of the late singer’s personal memorabilia. The instrument was among 32 lots from the…
General:Gemini‑ruled Moon lighting up your second house puts communication, family talks, and home‑related expenses front and center today. You might feel inclined to try something beyond your normal habits, particularly a hands‑on project that calls for bravery. Meanwhile, Jupiter exalted in Cancer in the third house boosts your self‑assurance through practice, writing, and direct action….
File photo: Election Commision of India NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India has revised the schedule for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Haryana, Telangana, Nagaland, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Delhi, extending the deadline for final publication of voter lists.According to separate letters issued by the commission on October 29, the…
File photo: HUL hits 14-quarter sales growth high as price hikes test India’s consumption recovery BENGALURU: Consumer goods major Hindustan Unilever on Wednesday reported a 3.8% increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 2,796 crore in the Sept quarter, while revenue rose 14.4% to Rs 18,386 crore, indicating strong growth despite cost pressure.Underlying sales growth…
Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel after winning the Indian Grand Prix 2013 (Reuters Photo) NEW DELHI: Sebastian Vettel won the 2013 Indian Grand Prix, completing a hat-trick of victories at the Buddh International Circuit. It was also the day he sealed his fourth Formula 1 world championship. However, it turned out to be India’s last Formula…