MUMBAI: Tuhin Kanta Pandey, chairman, Sebi on Monday said that independent directors are expected to act responsibly, not make insinuations and keep things vague. The chief markets regulator’s comments came in the context of the recent resignation of Atanu Chakraborty as non-executive chairman of HDFC Bank, the largest private sector lender in the country.The markets…
The Union Budget 2026–27 will be framed against an increasingly fragile global backdrop marked by geopolitical flux, volatile financial markets and a sharp rally in commodities, but India is expected to retain its macro stability with a calibrated fiscal strategy and sustained public investment, according to a pre-Budget assessment by State Bank of India Research.SBI…
The daily horoscope merges the age-old wisdom of Lal Kitab with the people-centric advice for every zodiac sign. Looking at your stars and the karma, each day offers simple, common-sense solutions to bring harmony to your existence. Follow these simple remedies to balance your emotions and spirit, align your energy, and attain mental peace. Aries…
Manas Dhamne has won three ITF titles since turning pro in 2023. (Photo by Special Arrangement) New Delhi: It was an all Piatti Academy final at the ITF M15 Zahra in Kuwait. On one side was Manas Dhamne and on the other was his coach Riccardo Piatti’s son Rocco. The top-seeded Indian got the job…
South Africa’s Ottneil Baartman reacts during the second T20 International cricket match of a series between India and South Africa, at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, in New Chandigarh. (PTI Photo/Shiva Sharma) (PTI12_11_2025_000532B) New Delhi: South Africa’s T20 World Cup preparations have been marred by injury-related concerns. Ryan Rickelton and Tristan Stubbs replaced Tony…
The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) has released the official notification for Clerk Grade II and Junior Assistant Recruitment 2026, offering a major opportunity for candidates seeking a stable government job. Through this recruitment drive, RSSB aims to fill 10,644 vacancies across various state government departments. The posts are open to candidates who have passed…
Hindus observe Jyeshtha Purnima on June 29, 2026, a sacred full moon day dedicated to worshipping Lord Satyanarayan. This auspicious occasion, falling in the revered Jyeshtha month, is marked by fasting and prayers. The day also holds significance for Vat Purnima, where married women fast for their husbands’ well-being, revering the banyan tree. Mantras are…
Nasa’s Ingenuity helicopter/Image: Nasa Flying a helicopter on Earth is a remarkable engineering achievement. Flying one on Mars, where the atmosphere is less than 1% as dense as Earth’s, was once considered nearly impossible. Yet on 19 April 2021, Nasa‘s Ingenuity helicopter achieved the first powered, controlled flight on another planet, proving that aerial exploration…
Kerala schools closed on Dec 9 in south and Dec 11 in north for local body elections Schools and colleges will be closed across multiple states on April 9, 2026, due to State Assembly elections in various states. Schools will be closed in Kerala and the Union Territory of Puducherry. The holiday has not been…
SRINAGAR: J&K authorities announced Friday detentions of six people under the stringent Public Safety Act (PSA) for allegedly inciting “law and order disturbances” and “acts of vandalism” during a recent students’ protest in Kashmir’s Sopore.The students were protesting against a schoolteacher accused of molestation and later taken into custody.Police said Umar Akbar Hajam, Salman Ahmed…
