Sitharaman in Rajya Sabha NEW DELHI: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said the government will remain on its “toes” to keep the fiscal deficit under check even as it works to shield the common man from the impact of rising global crude oil prices amid the West Asia conflict.Replying to a discussion on the…
Kamran Akmal roasts PSL (Screen grab) Former Pakistan cricketer takes a brutal dig at PSL after an incident saw the regular white ball turn pink during the first match of the season between Lahore Qalandars and Hyderabad Kingsmen at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore due to colour transfer from the Hyderabad Kingsmen’s jerseys.The PSL began its…
Sai Sudharsan (Image credit: GT/IPL) The T20 game has evolved rapidly. With swashbuckling openers like Abhishek Sharma, young talent Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Priyansh Arya and others making an impact, the format has taken a more aggressive turn. Batters now often walk in with one clear intent — to hit the ball out of the park. However,…
The Class 12 Biology examination conducted by CBSE on March 27, 2026, left most students walking out of centres with a quiet sense of relief. For many, the paper felt familiar rather than intimidatin, something they had prepared for, not something that caught them off guard. Several students shared that they were able to finish…
Making a mistake is human, but making an excuse is a choice that kills your credibility. When a deadline slips, your first instinct might be to blame a “tech glitch” or “vague instructions.” Don’t. Management can smell a deflection from a mile away. Instead, try the “own it and fix it” approach. A simple, “That’s…
Actor Saba Azad has been hospitalised after being diagnosed with the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis. Taking to Instagram on Friday, she shared a photo of herself lying in a large hospital bed, looking visibly frail, and described the ordeal as the “worst 14 days” of her life. She also mentioned that Hrithik Roshan has been a…
In a big boost for the capabilities of the armed forces, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has accorded the Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for the procurement of equipment worth Rs 2.38 lakh crore. DAC has cleared the procurement of major defence equipment such as Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) for…
Govt cut special additional excise duty on petrol to Rs 3/litre and brought diesel duty down to nil (from Rs 10). Rajnath Singh was set to head an inter-ministerial panel, with Amit Shah, Nirmala Sitharaman and Hardeep Singh Puri among members on Middle East crisis. Elbridge Colby wrapped up his India visit and pushed for…
Kuwait issues advisory to stop outdoor work as extreme conditions hit / Image: file Kuwait has urged companies to temporarily suspend outdoor work as unstable and potentially dangerous weather conditions sweep across the country, raising serious safety concerns for workers exposed to open environments.The advisory, issued on March 26, comes as authorities warn of worsening…
Stock market today (AI image) Stock market crash today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex dropped in trade on Friday as US-Iran war tensions and crude oil prices continued to weight on sentiment. While Nifty50 went below 22,850, BSE Sensex was down almost 1,700 points. Nifty50 ended the day at 22,819.60, down 487 points or 2.09%. BSE…