The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) is aiming to bring 50 lakh beneficiaries of the PM SVANidhi scheme under the Atal Pension Yojana (APY), chairman S Ramann said on Monday.The PM SVANidhi micro-credit scheme, launched by the government on June 1, 2020, offers collateral-free loans of up to Rs 50,000 to eligible street…
Rohit Sharma (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Reflecting on his Test career, which he ended earlier this year, former India captain Rohit Sharma said on Monday that the format is both “challenging and draining,” but he learned to handle its demands through preparation.The 38-year-old, who scored 4,301 runs at an average of 40.58 in 67 Tests,…
The government has introduced a one-time, one-way switch facility for central government employees to move from the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) to the National Pension System (NPS), with a deadline of September 30, 2025.According to a notification issued by the finance ministry, employees can exercise the switch option up to one year before their date…
Sachin Tendulkar and England cricket team NEW DELHI: India’s cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar revisited a special memory, recalling the moment he realised Joe Root was destined to be a major force for England and a future captain. Root made his Test debut on December 13, 2012, against India in Nagpur, a period when Tendulkar was…
The All India Football Federation has confirmed having positive talks with ISL organisers FSDL (Image via X) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) and Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) on Monday held discussions, as directed by the Supreme Court, to determine the path forward for the 2025-26 football season. In a joint statement issued after…
For decades, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has stood as a global beacon of innovation, blending rigorous academics with groundbreaking research. Known for producing leaders in science, technology, and policy, MIT continues to attract students from across the world who seek education that combines intellectual depth with real-world impact. Among its growing offerings, the…
Dhanashree Verma and Yuzvendra Chahal have been in the news ever since their divorce. The duo have also been taking subtle digs at each other. Meanwhile, Dhanashree will be seen next in a new show called ‘Rise And Fall’ featuring 16 celebrities which includes Arjun Bijlani, Kiku Sharda, and Kubbra Sait apart from Dhanashree. The…
Sales growth of listed private non-financial companies slowed to 5.5 per cent in the first quarter of FY26, down from 6.9 per cent in the same period last year, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday. The figures were compiled from the quarterly financial results of 3,079 listed private…
Veteran filmmaker and former CBFC chief Pahlaj Nihalani recently weighed in on the ongoing chatter surrounding Govinda and Ssunita Ahuja’s marriage. Govinda was very close to Nihalini and has collaborated with him on movies like ‘Aankhen’ and ‘Shola Aur Shabnam’. Recently, a report suggested that Ssunita has filed for divorce. Amidst these rumours, here’s what…
Patna: Indian Institute of Technology Patna (IIT-P) will hold its 12th annual convocation on Tuesday. More than 1,300 scholars who have successfully completed their studies over the past year will be awarded their degrees. Four gold medals and 28 silver medals will also be presented to students who have demonstrated outstanding academic performance. IIT-P director…
