Bengaluru: Department of school education and literacy has appointed nodal officers to ensure that the conditions are met for the results-based lending (RBL) programme under which it has taken a loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB).As per plans, over the next four years (up to academic year 2029-30), the state govt will invest Rs…
Selecting crude involves more than just comparing headline discounts. By Sourav Mitra and Praveen RaiIndia’s search for the optimal crude import mix is a constant balancing act. As the world’s third-largest crude oil importer, and with around 88% of its crude needs met from abroad, India feels the impact of every price swing – from…
On Gandhi Jayanti, Mamata Banerjee paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, underscoring his timeless principles for strengthening India. The former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday said that every step towards building a stronger India should be guided by the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi.In a social media post marking Gandhi Jayanti, Banerjee paid tribute…
Actor-director-writer Rishab Shetty’s 2025 blockbuster ‘Kantara Chapter 1’ has completed a year since its release. As the film remains an important landmark for the filmmaker, Rishab shared his thoughts on the journey of making the film. He shared how expanding the world of Kantara while staying connected to its roots, culture and people was both…
September shipments through Hormuz hit post-war high LNG traffic through the Strait of Hormuz increased in September, with the number of cargoes leaving the key waterway reaching its highest monthly level since the US-Israeli war on Iran began. The rise came despite continuing security concerns and uncertainty over shipping through the strait.Data from S&P Global…
Gold prices hold firm ahead of festive season Lower gold prices are beginning to bring physical buyers back into key Asian markets, with demand improving in India and signs of increased buying interest in Singapore. However, some buyers continue to wait for prices to fall further before stepping into the market.Gold prices in the country…
Gold medallist India’s Lovlina Borgohain (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: A year after questioning her future in boxing, Lovlina Borgohain found the perfect answer on Friday, winning Asian Games gold on her 29th birthday.The 29-year-old had contemplated walking away from boxing after returning empty-handed from the Paris Olympics. Two years later, after enduring a difficult phase…
The SP has so far announced two candidates, both of whom are assured of win NEW DELHI: Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Virendra Singh on Friday announced that the party will field a third candidate in the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh, despite only two SP candidates being assured of victory.If the SP fields…
Picture Credit: Instagram Actress Sai Pallavi known for choosing critically acclaimed projects and natural beauty is gearing up for one of the biggest films of her career with Nitesh Tiwari’s upcoming mythological epic ‘Ramayana’. The actress will be seen playing the role of Goddess Sita opposite Rabir Kapoor portraying Lord Rama and Kannada superstar Yash…
The Tribunal considered both the registered purchase agreement and the conveyance deed executed later. (Image for representative purpose only) You agree to purchase a property and even give a portion of the payment. But by the time the property registration happens, the circle rate in the area has gone up, increasing the stamp duty, which…
