PM Modi on Thursday reiterated India’s economic story, saying that growth stood at over 8%, even amid ongoing challenges. Speaking at the India-Oman Business Summit in Muscat, the PM said, “A few days ago, the economic growth figures were released, and India’s growth stood at over 8%. This means India has continued to remain the…
Mahavir Jayanti 2026: School Holiday Status Across India Explained Mahavir Jayanti School Holiday 2026: With Mahavir Jayanti set to be observed on March 31, 2026, a sense of anticipation is building among students and parents eager to confirm whether schools will remain closed. This being a Tuesday, it has also sparked debate over long weekends.The…
WBJEE 2026: The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) has released the official notification for the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination (WBJEE) 2026, announcing the complete schedule for registration, admit cards, and the examination date.According to the notification, the registration process will begin tomorrow, March 10, 2026. Candidates who wish to appear for the…
Pakistan’s Saim Ayub celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of India’s Ishan Kishan during an ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 cricket match between India and Pakistan, at R Premadasa Stadium, in Colombo, Sri Lanka. (PTI Photo) India came to Colombo prepared for Usman Tariq, but it was Saim Ayub who turned the game…
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to conduct the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) December 2025 session from December 31, 2025, to January 7, 2026, in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode. Ahead of the examination, the agency has released key updates, including the city intimation slip and the subject-wise examination schedule,…
AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: As the cricket world gears up for IPL 2026, one of the tournament’s most iconic “bromances” is back in the spotlight. AB de Villiers, the legendary South African batter and former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) stalwart, has made a candid admission regarding his first…
Union Budget 2026 will be read less like a policy document and more like a report card—marked by two examiners who rarely agree but always pay: the parent who funds the journey, and the student who carries its weight. For students, the Budget is not a speech; it is a promise about ordinary days. It…
Bangladesh’s Mustafizur Rahman and teammates celebrate the wicket of India’s captain Surya Kumar Yadav during the Super Four match of the Asia Cup 2025 between India and Bangladesh at the Dubai International Stadium, Dubai, UAE. (PTI Photo) Bangladesh sports advisor Asif Nazrul on Monday claimed that the International Cricket Council (ICC) has acknowledged Bangladesh’s security…
The Union Budget has a unique opportunity to place retirement security firmly at the center of India’s economic agenda. (AI image) By Sriram IyerAs India aspires to become a developed economy by 2047, one of the most critical yet under-discussed pillars is retirement security. Despite rapid financialisation of household savings, India’s pension assets stand at…
A defining feature of 2025 was India’s renewed emphasis on Free Trade Agreements as strategic resilience tools. (AI image) By Agneshwar SenThe year 2025 marked a decisive turning point in global trade. Slower growth in major economies, sudden tariff escalations and growing concentration of critical supply chains made international commerce more fragmented and unpredictable. Yet,…
