NEW DELHI: West Bengal sports minister Aroop Biswas on Tuesday offered to resign from his post following allegations of mismanagement at football star Lionel Messi’s event at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium, Trinamool Congress leader Kunal Ghosh said.In a Facebook post, Ghosh shared what he claimed was a copy of a resignation letter written by Biswas…
Gold prices declined in futures trade on Tuesday as traders booked profits and turned cautious ahead of the outcome of the US non-farm payrolls report, which is expected to offer fresh cues on the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate path. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures for February delivery slipped by Rs 341,…
Cameron Green of Australia speaks to media during his press conference before an Australia nets session at Adelaide Oval on December 14, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images) Kokata Knight Rider’s (KKR) bid at Rs 25.20 for Australian all-rounder Cameron Green made him the most expensive overseas player at an Indian Premier…
Cameron Green (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders head into the IPL auction with one of the biggest war chests, retaining a massive Rs 64.30 crore and as many as 13 slots to fill, including six overseas positions. KKR have taken the bold route by releasing several marquee names, most notably Andre Russell, Quinton…
Vishwakarma University hosts AI pre-summit on human capital in India At a time when Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming economies, workplaces and education systems, Vishwakarma University (VU) organised an AI Pre-Summit on Human Capital in the AI Era on Monday in collaboration with the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and key academic, industry…
NEW DELHI: More than four in ten young Indian women are living with a hidden mix of anaemia, vitamin deficiencies and early signs of diabetes — often without realising it — a major new study has found. Researchers warn this silent nutritional decline among women in their reproductive years could have long-term consequences for families…
Based on the HSBC Flash India Composite Output Index, the private sector saw robust business activity. (AI image) Business activity in India moderated in December, with the HSBC PMI Composite Index that measures India’s manufacturing and service sectors’ combined output, came in at 58.9, dropping from November’s 59.7. Despite this reduction, the index remained significantly…
Pune Grand Tour, a four-stage cycle race spanning 437 kilometres, will be held from 19-23 January, 2026. (Image by Special Arrangement) Pune’s geographical features, such as its hilly landscapes and picturesque surroundings, make it an ideal city for cycling. No surprise then that ‘Poona’ was known as the Cycle Capital of India during the 1960s…
Punjab Kings auction. (Image: X) An unusual incident occurred at the IPL 2024 auction in Dubai when Punjab Kings attempted to retract their successful bid for cricketer Shashank Singh, citing a case of mistaken identity due to two players sharing the same name in the auction pool.The confusion unfolded immediately after Punjab Kings won the…
Haryana Board announces Sr. Secondary special partial improvement exam schedule for January 2026. (Photo: Freepik) The Board of School Education, Haryana (BSEH), has released the official date sheet for the Sr. Secondary (Class XII) Special Partial Improvement Examination January 2026. The examinations are scheduled to begin on 6 January 2026 and will continue through 14…
