As the FY27 Budget draws closer, the country’s agriculture industry is urging the government to rethink how the sector is supported, pressing for higher spending on technology, digital systems and climate-ready infrastructure to unlock long-term growth. The sector employs close to 45% of the country’s workforce but contributes less than one-fifth to gross value added….
Anish Giri, Fabiano Caruana, and Hikaru Nakamura (Photos by Lennart Ootes, Crystal Fuller, and FIDE) NEW DELHI: In a chess world where new “World Championships” seem to spring up every other week, the time-tested oomph of the Candidates Tournament still stands apart. It remains the only gateway to the classical World Chess Championship match, the…
Harshit Rana, left, with Ravindra Jadeja, centre, and KL Rahul. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India batter Kris Srikkanth has questioned India’s team balance in ODIs, calling out the continued absence of Axar Patel at a time when Ravindra Jadeja‘s form has dipped and the side is crying out for a reliable sixth bowling option….
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued an important advisory for Class 10 and Class 12 students regarding admission to fake and unrecognised universities and colleges.The advisory was released on January 13, 2026, and has been shared with all schools affiliated with CBSE. The main aim of this notice is to protect students…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday issued notice to CM Mamata Banerjee and other state officials seeking their response within two weeks on allegations levelled by Enforcement Directorate over the raids on political consultancy firm I-PAC.The bench of Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and Vipul Pancholi also restrained West Bengal Police from conducting probe on…
India’s western fashion market is seeing mixed results after the strong post-pandemic boom. While some global brands are struggling with slower demand, others are continuing to grow. Brands like Marks & Spencer, Benetton and Adidas are facing weak sales, while Uniqlo and Nike are expanding their footprint. At the same time, Zara’s growth has remained…
Vinesh Phogat and Yui Susaki (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Sometimes, things you fear could be lost in translation arrive with refreshingly simple meanings — an articulation so startling it makes you wonder what all the fuss was about in the first place.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Having just arrived in India,…
Bangladesh team (Image credit: BCB) NEW DELHI: Bangladesh cricket was plunged into fresh turmoil on Thursday after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) issued a show-cause notice to its director M Najmul Islam over controversial remarks targeting national cricketers, even as a players’ threat to boycott matches cast a shadow over the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).Go…
NEET PG counselling 2025 round 3: The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the schedule for NEET PG counselling 2025 Round 3 today. Candidates who have qualified the NEET PG examination can register for Round 3 counselling through the official website mcc.nic.in.According to the official notice, the registration process for NEET PG 2025 Round 3…
Screengrab from viral video (Image/Instagram) NEW DELHI: A comedian’s satirical take on US immigration policy has gone viral, with a video showing him impersonating President Donald Trump and mockingly “selling” H-1B visas in India under a buy-one-get-one-free scheme. The clip has drawn sharp reactions online amid debate over recent changes to the visa programme.The video,…
