Amid rising student suicides due to stress, a parliamentary committee has decided to review the “proliferation” of coaching centres to support students in competitive examinations and the social issues arising from it.The standing committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports will also examine impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and leverage of emerging technology on…
Flexi-benefit cards relieve employees of the cumbersome practice of collecting paper bills. (AI image) The salary structure plays a decisive role in shaping an individual’s tax outgo. Several allowances are tax-free, and more employers now acknowledge this by letting staff customize their pay packages. Flexi-benefit programmes allow employees to pick and choose components that suit…
Team India faces a potential follow-on at home for the first time in 15 years, trailing South Africa by 348 runs at 141/7 on day three. A collapse to under 290 would see them bat again, a rare humiliation last inflicted by the Proteas in 2010. NEW DELHI: South Africa stand on the verge of…
Gold prices fell sharply on Monday in the futures trade, tracking weakness in global markets as a stronger dollar and cautious investor sentiment ahead of key US economic data kept bullion under pressure. As per news agency PTI, analysts said traders remained wary with crucial indicators such as US retail sales, PPI, jobless claims and…
Uttar Pradesh government is recruiting 41,424 Home Guards, with applications open from November 18 to December 17, 2025. Applicants need 10th pass, aged 18-30, and must meet physical standards. The selection process includes a written test, physical tests, and document verification. Women get 20% reservation. Additional marks are awarded for NCC and other certifications. The…
Tilak Varma and Ruturaj Gaikwad (PTI Photo) The BCCI on Sunday named a 15-member Indian squad for the three-match ODI series against South Africa, beginning on November 30. KL Rahul has been appointed captain as Shubman Gill continues to recover from a neck injury. India also sees the return of Rishabh Pant to the fifty-over…
NEW DELHI: Chilli sprays, pro-Maoist posters and over 22 arrests characterised the anti-pollution protests in the national capital region on Sunday. The protests turned political, with the Bharatiya Janata Party leaders bringing the “urban Naxals” narrative to the demonstrations.Meanwhile, Aam Aadmi Party questioned the BJP-led Delhi government’s “inaction” on the pollution as the air quality…
HAL share price today: Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) shares dropped on Monday by around 8.5% drop to Rs 4,205.25 (intraday low) on the BSE, following a Tejas fighter aircraft crash during a demonstration at the Dubai Air Show.The Tejas aircraft is produced by HAL under India’s domestic light combat aircraft initiative.Nilesh Jain, Head Vice President,…
Sunil Gavaskar and Australia cricket team (X) Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar launched a sharp attack on what he sees as blatant double standards in the global pitch debate. His comments followed the opening Ashes Test in Perth, where Australia beat England by eight wickets in a match that wrapped up inside two days. The…
Mitchell Starc , Ben Stokes, Simon Harmer and Rishabh Pant (Agency Image) The Ashes Test in Perth erupted into a full-blown pitch debate on social media after the match folded inside two days. England were bowled out for 172 in their first innings. Hosts Australia were then reduced to 123/9 in 39 overs at stumps,…
