NEW DELHI: The Centre is set to replace the two-decade-old national rural employment scheme – MGNREGA – with a new legislative framework titled the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Bill, 2025. In response to the change, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra slammed the government questioning the intentions behind…
Columbia settlement reveals link between antisemitism probes and US immigration policy The Trump administration has introduced measures that link antisemitism investigations with policies aimed at reducing international student enrolment at US universities. A recent agreement with Columbia University has revealed provisions that extend beyond antisemitism-related enforcement, including a clause that calls for a reduction in…
India’s services grows (Representative image) India’s services sector expanded at its fastest pace in 11 months in July, supported by a sharp rise in export orders and solid sales growth, according to the HSBC India Services PMI released Tuesday. The Services Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose marginally to 60.5 in July from 60.4 in June,…
Tiger Shroff’s latest installment in the Baaghi series has underperformed at the box office, marking its lowest collection since 2016. Despite previous successes, the film’s weak script, repetitive action, and ‘A’ rating have alienated audiences. It also faces strong competition from ‘The Conjuring: Final Rites,’ which has become the fastest Hollywood film to earn Rs…
Gold prices showed a mixed trend on Wednesday, with domestic futures inching up even as international rates dipped. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, February gold futures rose by Rs 173 to Rs 1,30,280 per 10 grams, while Comex gold for the same month traded marginally lower at $4,234.3 an ounce.Gold price in your city today:…
Lucknow: Doctors at KGMU successfully treated a 25-year-old man who developed an extremely rare and life-threatening complication called cystic artery stump pseudoaneurysm after gallbladder surgery performed at another hospital, officials said.Doctors explained that in this condition, an abnormal balloon-like swelling develops in a small vessel supplying blood to the gallbladder. If it bursts, it can…
File photo: Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi (Picture credit: ANI) NEW DELHI: Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Monday said the Indian armed forces are fully prepared to handle fifth-generation warfare marked by non-contact combat, strategic tempo and psychological dominance, emphasising that the nature of modern warfare demands integration of conventional power with emerging technologies.Speaking…
Matheesha Pathirana (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) Kolkata Knight Riders made a statement at the IPL Auctions on Tuesday, splurging heavily to strengthen their squad ahead of the upcoming season. The franchise first secured Australian all-rounder Cameron Green for a staggering Rs 25.20 crore, surpassing Mitchell Starc’s previous record of Rs 24.75 crore to become…
Dhakshineswar Suresh (Instagram Screengrab) India will field a mix of youth and experience when they take on Switzerland in a World Group I indoor tie from Friday, with a place in next year’s Davis Cup Qualifiers at stake.Captain Rohit Rajpal handed a surprise start to Dhakshineswar Suresh, alongside the returning Sumit Nagal, as India seek…
WWE SmackDown (Image via WWE) WWE‘s Friday Night SmackDown’s August 15th edition took place live from the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. As the promotion inches towards its upcoming PLE, Clash in Paris, WWE is now using the time to further develop the storylines currently working. From Randy Orton to Drew McIntyre to the MFTs,…
