5 min readNew DelhiMar 4, 2026 07:15 AM IST First published on: Mar 4, 2026 at 07:03 AM IST From picking its national president Nitin Nabin to “rewarding” dedicated party veterans for their long-term loyalty, the BJP on Tuesday announced nine candidates across six states for the March 16 Rajya Sabha polls. “Over the last…
Holi is all about colours. However, in recent years, the festival has become more of a movement. The festival carries a growing urge to step out, to celebrate differently, and to be somewhere that feels larger than everyday life. In 2026, that impulse is stronger than ever. Indians are not just buying colours—they are booking…
File photo of Jasprit Bumrah. (AP Photo) TimesofIndia.com in Mumbai: It was a pleasant October afternoon in Delhi and Jasprit Bumrah was continuously coughing while fielding at deep fine-leg for Gujarat. The opponents were Railways and the venue hosting that Ranji Trophy clash was the Karnail Singh Stadium. Only a handful of people watched that…
By Shiva RajoraNEW DELHI: Amid weak market conditions and falling interest rates, Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) on Monday recommended retaining the interest rate on retirement savings accumulated by nearly 31 crore unchanged at 8.25% during the current financial year. This is the third consecutive year that the social security organisation has kept the rate…
4 min readNew DelhiMar 4, 2026 07:33 AM IST First published on: Mar 4, 2026 at 07:33 AM IST On December 30, 2006, soon after former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein was executed in Baghdad, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued a statement, “We had already expressed the hope that the execution would not be…
If you are planning to travel via metro in Delhi today, take note of the timings. As per the reports, metro services across the national capital will remain suspended until 2:30 PM tomorrow on account of Holi celebrations, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) announced. In an official advisory, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation said train…
Gold slumped more than 5%, ending a four-day rally on Tuesday. The metal was weighed down by a stronger dollar and fading prospects of an interest rate cut as inflation concerns intensified against the backdrop of a potentially prolonged conflict in West Asia. Spot gold was down 5.6% at $5,029.59 an ounce whereas prices had…
NEW DELHI: The commerce department on Tuesday announced the setting up of an inter-ministerial group (IMG) of officers on supply chain resilience and a 24×7 helpline to address issues faced by businesses dealing with West Asia, while vowing to ensure seamless trade. “Govt under PM @NarendraModiji’s leadership remains firmly committed to enabling a stable and…
MUMBAI: The rupee is likely to come under renewed pressure when forex markets open on Wednesday as the conflict in West Asia has worsened the trade and energy situation beyond expectations of analysts.On Tuesday, the Indonesian rupiah, South Korean won and Thai baht each fell by more than 1%, leading losses in Asia, while broader…
MUMABI: Investors on Dalal Street are expecting another session of strong selling on Wednesday when markets resume after a day’s trading break for Holi. Escalating war in West Asia pulled most global stocks deep into the red on Tuesday. In late trades on Tuesday in GIFT City, Nifty futures were down 3.3% or about 825…