NEW DELHI: Effective from Jan 2024, Indian Railways has increased the rates of Kilometrage Allowance and Allowance in lieu of Kilometrage (ALK) by 25% for all running staff across its system. The updated rates will benefit over two lakh railway personnel, including loco pilots, assistant loco pilots, firemen, guards and other running staff. The decision…
Oil prices remained volatile on Monday as traders assessed escalating geopolitical tensions around the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude hovered near $112 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate traded close to $98, as markets reacted to a 48-hour final warning issued by Donald Trump.The WTI crude stood at $98.67 per barrel around 7:55 am IST….
Saurabh Dubey (Image credit: SRH) NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders have signed Vidarbha’s Saurabh Dubey as a replacement for Akash Deep for IPL 2026, according to a report by Cricbuzz. Akash Deep has been ruled out of the tournament after failing to recover from a lower-back stress injury in time.While Dubey has been brought in…
Defending champions RCB look balanced on paper, but rust, injuries and expectations could shape their IPL campaign.STRENGTH: RCB retained their core before the mini-auction and plugged key gaps, giving them a strong balance on paper. Virat Kohli and Phil Salt power the top order, while a solid group of finishers adds depth. The bowling attack…
Lisa Kudrow, the beloved Phoebe Buffay from ‘Friends’, recently opened up about the wave of 90s nostalgia sweeping through pop culture. While she welcomes renewed interest from younger audiences discovering Friends, Kudrow cautions against overly polished retellings of the era that launched her career. At 62, she shared candid thoughts during an interview at the…
As we all know that Chaitra Navratri is going and people are doing various activities to appease Goddess Durga and seek her blessings. The recitation of this Durga Chalisa brings clarity in life and you feel protected by the Goddess Durga. Devotees who wants toattract strength, courage, power and become fearless in life, can utilise…
NEW DELHI: Power and road transport ministries have been asked for clarity on recovery of penalties imposed on carmakers for failing to meet the Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) norms. CAFE, a mandatory regulatory standard, sets limits on average CO2 emissions or fuel consumption for the entire fleet of vehicles sold by a carmaker.It’s learnt…
Nomura has a buy rating on Petronet LNG with the target price cut to Rs 340 from Rs 370. Analysts said the crisis in West Asia may hurt the company’s near-term volumes. They cut the company’s FY27 earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) by 23% as Ras Laffan may take months to come…
Hardik Pandya with teammate Suryakumar Yadav (PTI Photo) Mumbai Indians will once again head into the Indian Premier League 2026 season as one of the strongest contenders on paper, boasting a star-studded lineup featuring Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah and Tilak Varma. Despite their formidable squad, the five-time champions have not lifted…
‘Bridgerton’ fans got a delightful surprise when Regé-Jean Page and Nicola Coughlan reunited during the debut of Saturday Night Live UK. The heartwarming moment, captured as credits rolled, sparked waves of nostalgia among viewers worldwide. Saturday Night Live UK launched on March 21, 2026, exactly 50 years after the original US version, with Tina Fey…
