Congress MP Jairam Ramesh addresses a press conference, in New Delhi. Party MP Syed Naseer Hussain, right, is also present. (AICC via PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Ahead of the Monsoon session of Parliament, beginning July 20, the Congress on Thursday said it is in touch with all opposition parties that had voted together to defeat…
RBI decided not to hike the repo rate, and the policy statement clearly explains the rationale. RBI’s monetary policy in August comes against a backdrop of rising global inflation and central banks raising rates to keep it in check. Yet, RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra-led Monetary Policy Committee on Wednesday decided to keep the repo rate…
NEW DELHI: Five pharmacists and two officials were suspended with immediate effect after an enquiry found serious irregularities in the functioning of stores of the Central Procurement Agency (CPA), Delhi chief minister’s office said on Saturday.According to Rekha Gupta’s office, the action was taken after an enquiry substantiated allegations of lapses in the procurement, storage…
A gentle and supportive vibe throughout the week, particularly through teamwork and partnerships. Saturn helps you stay in the right mindset, while Venus enhances your personal interactions, making others more cooperative with you.That’s why the day can feel smoother than expected, provided you don’t become careless about health.Business people may come across new partners, fresh…
A supermassive black hole binary system (two black holes orbiting each other) has been directly identified in the final stages of orbital decay in all of astronomy. These two supermassive black holes (each boasting a combined mass ranging from 100 million to 1 billion solar masses, the mass of the Sun) are located at the…
The makers of Thalapathy Vijay’s film Jana Nayagan are withdrawing their case for a censor certificate. This marks a significant shift in the ongoing saga. They are now considering either a re-examination by the censor board or continuing the legal battle. This decision moves the focus from a judicial route to an executive solution. Vijay’s…
India set to play only test match against South Africa India Women are set to play South Africa in a one-off Test in Gqeberha from December 20 to 23, with the tour also featuring a three-match ODI series. The ODIs, part of the ICC Women’s Championship, will be held from December 9 to 15 across…
MUMBAI: Markets regulator Sebi has banned Zee group’s Subhash Chandra and Punit Goenka from the market for one year for fraudulently pledging Zee Entertainment Enterprises (ZEEL)’s land parcels in Hyderabad as a security for personal loans. Chandra has also been fined Rs 60 lakh, Goenka Rs 58 lakh and the company Rs 30 lakh for…
Former Indian cricketer Manoj Tiwary has voiced his disappointment over the recent public spat involving legendary boxer Mary Kom and her ex-husband, Karung Onkholer Kom, which has captured national attention. Manoj Tiwary post Speaking in a video post, Tiwary said he was deeply hurt by Mary Kom’s comments on Aap Ki Adalat, where she stated,…
Sachin Tendulkar (Photo by Mark Dadswell/Getty Images) We do not often see Sachin Tendulkar on the receiving end of selection debates, but a recent podcast moment turned that idea on its head and delivered a genuinely funny twist.During an episode of Stick to Cricket, a discussion around an all-time XI took an unexpected turn when…
