New Delhi: The Government e Marketplace (GeM) marked its ninth Foundation Day this month with a record ₹5.4 trillion in gross merchandise value (GMV) in FY25, cementing its position as India’s flagship public procurement platform, the commerce ministry said on Friday. GeM crossed ₹4 trillion in GMV in FY24. Since its launch, GeM has onboarded…
India’s foreign exchange reserves fell by $9.322 billion to $688.871 billion for the week ended August 1, marking one of the steepest weekly declines in recent months, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday.In the previous reporting week, reserves had risen by $2.703 billion to touch $698.192 billion, PTI…
Honda is gearing up to take the covers off its first-ever electric motorcycle on September 2. While full technical details are still under wraps, a new teaser has offered a glimpse into what we can expect from this highly anticipated two-wheeler. Honda’s first e-motorcycle: What to expect From the visuals, the upcoming e-motorcycle appears to…
Aston Villa have signed Evann Guessand from OGC Nice. (X) Aston Villa has secured the signing of Ivory Coast forward Evann Guessand from Nice on a contract until 2030, with the 24-year-old set to wear the number 29 shirt. The Premier League club announced the transfer for an undisclosed fee on Friday, beating competition from…
Stuart Broad and Glenn McGrath NEW DELHI: Australia’s pace legend Glenn McGrath didn’t hold back with his trademark bold prediction for the upcoming Ashes series, forecasting a 5-0 whitewash in Australia’s favour. Speaking on BBC Radio, the former fast bowler said England would find it “pretty tough” to overcome the hosts when the series kicks…
Republican senator Greg Murphy draws flak after saying H-1B is critical for the country’s medical sector. Amid the intense anti-H-1B sentiment in the US, Republican senator Greg Murphy was trolled on X after he said H-1B visas are critical to address the physician shortage in the country. He said rural communities can’t find US doctors,…
NEW DELHI: The Election Commission on Friday claimed that the EPIC showed by RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav to the media during press conference was “fake”. The poll body has asked him to submit it to the office by August 16.“It seems that the EPIC displayed by you during a press conference is fake. Making and…
America’s most prestigious universities, including Harvard, Yale, and Stanford, are bracing for an unprecedented hike in taxes on their multi-billion-dollar endowments. A new law, signed last month by President Donald Trump as part of his flagship spending bill, replaces the flat 1.4% levy with a tiered system charging the wealthiest schools up to 8% of…
Yash Chopra’s initial plan to cast Parveen Babi in ‘Silsila’ alongside Amitabh Bachchan was altered due to concerns over her mental health. Amitabh noticed changes in Parveen’s behavior during the ‘Kaalia’ shoot and alerted Yash Chopra. Ultimately, Parveen was replaced by Rekha and Jaya Bachchan, a decision that deeply affected her, leading to accusations against…
Light-filled baby names Choosing a baby name that means “divine light” or “sacred glow” is a beautiful way to symbolise purity, spirituality, and the radiant energy you wish for your child. Such names not only carry deep cultural and spiritual significance, but also inspire a lifelong connection to inner brightness and positive energy. Have a…