India’s economy is projected to expand by 7.6% in the current fiscal before moderating to 6.1% in 2026-27, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) said in its interim Economic Outlook report, PTI reported.The multilateral body said the evolving conflict in the Middle East has “human and economic costs” for countries directly involved and…
SRINAGAR: Ulfat Bano collects around 25 letters from the district post office in south Kashmir’s Shopian every morning and sets out on foot. There is no postal van to hop onto or a bicycle she can use if weariness strikes.The 55-year-old trudges through her native village of Hirapora, past stone walls and wooden barns with…
IIT JAM 2026 results released as JOAPS scorecard download begins ahead of JoSAA counselling IIT JAM 2026 result: The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay has announced the IIT JAM 2026 scorecards along with the toppers’ list on its official website, jam2026.iitb.ac.in. The aspirants who have taken the test can now download their scorecards from the…
Throughout the world, some islands were once inhabited by humans but now remain uninhabited due to various reasons such as environmental, conflict, or economic factors. Although these islands may appear to be mysterious, studies indicate that abandonment is not a rare occurrence. Recently, a study on island biogeography established that about 30% of islands have…
There’s nothing more disgusting than a bad-smelling toilet. Imagine your guests complaining of foul smells from your freshly clean bathroom, sounds unhygienic and embarrassing, right. The main cause behind the bad odor is usually poor ventilation, bacteria buildup or trapped waste in pipes, among others. It is not always dirt that can be seen with…
NEW DELHI: Batting maestro Virat Kohli’s mental toughness has long been a defining trait of his career, and stories from his early days continue to underline just how deep that resilience runs. From playing a Ranji Trophy match the day after his father’s death to dominating age-group cricket, Kohli’s journey has been built on defiance…
Malaika Arora is unfazed by her relationship status and the constant speculation around her personal life. The actress recently addressed ongoing dating rumours with Sorab Bedi and opened up about companionship, independence, and being a single mother, making it clear that she is in no rush to find a partner. Malaika Arora is unfazed by…
Borrowing costs for homebuyers in the US rose further this week, with the average long-term mortgage rate reaching its highest level in more than six months and adding pressure during the peak spring housing season.Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage rate increased to 6.38% from 6.22% a week earlier. The rate…
Renault India recently launched the new 2026 Renault Duster SUV in the Indian market. Pre-bookings for the new Duster are already underway. Interested customers can book the SUV online or at their nearest dealership. The SUV is offered in five variants – authentic, evolution, techno, techno plus and iconic with prices ranging from Rs 10.29…
Siddaramaiah with DKS (File photo) NEW DELHI: The Karnataka government’s growing expenditure on welfare schemes has placed pressure on its finances, forcing cuts in some ongoing programmes, the Comptroller & Auditor General (CAG) said in its report for the 2024-25 fiscal, tabled in the Assembly on Thursday. Guarantee schemes consume significant revenue The CAG noted…