While the campaigning is yet to get underway in the poll-bound states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal and Assam, the incumbent governments there are already pushing the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) schemes as part of their election messaging. Their measures include expansion of existing programmes through the final Budgets as their terms come to…
Crude imports from Saudi hit highest level New Delhi: Crude oil imports from Saudi Arabia have hit their highest levels since Nov 2019, clocking nearly 1-1.1 million barrels per day (bpd) in Feb, and overtaking Russia temporarily to emerge as the biggest supplier to India.According to data shared by Kpler, a global data and analytics…
With the high-stakes Assembly elections in West Bengal round the corner, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed a large rally at Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata, declaring that a change was imminent in the state as the “countdown” for the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC government has begun. The PM also laid out the BJP’s roadmap…
1. Rosemary + hibiscus hair oil Warm some coconut or almond oil on low heat. Add a handful of hibiscus leaves and flowers and let it gently simmer until the oil darkens a bit. Cool it, strain it, and store it. Massage this into your scalp 2–3 times a week. Leave it on for an…
South Africa’s captain Aiden Markram, left, and South Africa’s David Miller (AP Photo/ Ajit Solanki) Aiden Markram’s blistering half-century powered South Africa to a convincing seven-wicket victory over New Zealand on Saturday, moving the Proteas closer to a Super 8s berth in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Markram led the charge in a high-stakes…
The Kerala High Court recently held that restrictions on strikes or lockouts under the Industrial Dispute Act, 1947, particularly during the pendency of conciliation proceedings to settle disputes, apply to bank employees, even if they do not fall under the category of “workmen” under the Act. Court highlighted that Section 22 (1)(d) of the Act…
Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended sharply lower on Wednesday, tracking weakness in Asian markets as escalating tensions in West Asia pushed crude oil prices higher and weighed on investor sentiment.The 30-share BSE Sensex fell for the fourth consecutive session, dropping 1,122.66 points or 1.40 per cent to close at 79,116.19. During the day, the…
NEW DELHI: Cooking gas production has increased by 10% since the govt issued directives to oil refiners to divert all components used in LPG production to fill the supply gap caused by the West Asia war, officials said on Tuesday.Acknowledging complaints of a shortage of commercial LPG cylinders through social media from various sectors, especially…
Shubman Gill (Pic credit: Gill’s X post) NEW DELHI: India captain Shubman Gill delivered a powerful message after being named the winner of the prestigious Polly Umrigar Award for Best International Cricketer (Men) for 2025, underlining the weight of expectations that come with representing one of the world’s top sides.Go Beyond The Boundary with our…
In his first press conference in Kolkata since assuming office last year, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Tuesday briefed the media on the Election Commission’s two-day review of the preparations for the West Bengal Assembly elections. Here are three takeaways from the CEC’s address and replies to questions. There is no clarity on…