PM Modi has asked ministries and government departments to review the evolving situation and draw up both immediate and long-term plans. (AI image) Atmanirbhar 2.0: The Middle East conflict has led India to re-work its self-reliance strategy to shield key supply chains and strengthen energy security in response to the global economic disruption triggered by…
The finance ministry on Friday asked public sector banks (PSBs) to adopt prudent expenditure and austerity measures at all levels while maintaining resilience amid evolving global uncertainties, even as it reviewed their record financial performance in FY26, PTI reported.Financial Services Secretary M Nagaraju, while chairing a meeting to review the financial performance of PSBs, advised…
A US jet shot down over Iran triggered chaos inside the White House, with President Donald Trump screaming at aides and kept out of the room as officials planned a high-risk rescue mission, reported The Wall Street Journal.The incident unfolded on Good Friday after Trump was informed that two American airmen were missing. According to…
Astrological insights reveal a day of rewards for diligent Aries, while Taurus can expect clarity on financial matters. Geminis might find career opportunities through collaboration, and Cancers are advised to seek guidance. Leos should leverage networking for job prospects, and Virgos may finally receive awaited payments. Libras’ strong reputation opens doors, and Scorpios can anticipate…
Bhubaneswar: The higher education department has planned a major overhaul of examination security by introducing a technology-driven monitoring system across all examinations conducted under its ambit, aiming at eliminating impersonation, preventing malpractices and ensuring greater transparency in recruitment and examination processes.According to the department’s plan, candidates appearing for examinations will undergo multi-layer biometric verification, including…
The week opens on a sweet note, like a mango tree suddenly heavy with fruit. Early on, family warmth finds you, either through a celebration at home or a social gathering where you’re simply in your element. People listen when you speak, and you’ll notice how easily you can turn a tense room lighter, just…
New Delhi: Delhi did not record a single “clean air” day in the winter months, even though annual pollution levels showed signs of improvement, according to a report by Climate Trends based on Central Pollution Control Board’s (CPCB) air quality monitoring data for 2024–25.The study warns that current evaluation metrics under the National Clean Air…
MUMBAI: Kotak Mahindra Bank Saturday confirmed that it is looking at Deutsche Bank’s retail business, which is on the block, while stating that it has dropped out of IDBI Bank acquisition race because of the valuation and it would be ‘difficult to swallow’.Responding to queries at an earnings press conference Ashok Vaswani, MD & CEO…
The victim, 62-year-old Tanuja Ranjan HYDERABAD: The wife of retired Andhra Pradesh cadre IPS officer Vinay Ranjan Ray was found murdered at their residence in the upscale Prashasan Nagar, Jubilee Hills, on Friday morning.The victim, 62-year-old Tanuja Ranjan, was allegedly smothered to death. Police suspect that a domestic help from Nepal, employed by the family…
A bamboo structure collapses on the road damaging a tractor in the norwesterin Mayurbhanj district Bhubaneswar: Three people were killed after norwester wreaked havoc at different places of the state on Friday night. While two motorcyclists died in Mayurbhanj district, one person was killed in Puri district.One Nabadas Hansdah, who was riding motorcycle on Friday…
