NEW DELHI: Fuel and raw material supply constraints, which have forced shutdowns in certain segments of manufacturing, especially small businesses, may hurt contractual and gig workers.Some signs of strain are visible in certain sectors, including steel, automotive, textiles, pharma, medical devices as fuel supply, input cost and availability (shortage) bite into operations, industry representatives and…
Chennai Super Kings’ captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, right, and Sanju Samson (PTI Photo/R Senthilkumar) (PTI04_03_2026_000298A) Former England captain Michael Vaughan and ex-New Zealand pacer Simon Doull have raised questions over the dynamics inside Chennai Super Kings, suggesting that skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad could feel “threatened” by the presence of Sanju Samson. Speaking on a Cricbuzz show, the…
Iran has reportedly declined US proposal for a short-term ceasefire, according to an unnamed source cited by the country’s semi-official Fars news agency. The offer, which called for a 48-hour halt in hostilities, was delivered on Wednesday via an unidentified intermediary nation, the source told Fars, as cited by Reuters. The rejection comes as the…
Hollywood star Andy Serkis who will be helming ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum’, has confirmed that the role of Aragorn, previously played by Viggo Mortensen, will be recast in the upcoming film.Amid much buzz and speculation that Mortensen, who played the iconic role in original three part film series, has been…
KEAM admit card 2026: The Commissioner of Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, has not released the KEAM admit card 2026, as stated by various media sources. The admit card was expected to be released on April 1, 2026. There has been no official announcement from the authorities regarding the reason for the delay in the release…
1 (Those born on the 1st, 10th, 19th and 28th of any month, are ruled by the Numerology number 1)4th April 2026 nudges you towards what feels safe and familiar, and that’s not a flaw. You work best today when you keep the day predictable and your surroundings steady. If a new request lands on…
NEW DELHI: Congress termed the convening of a “special session of Parliament” on April 16-18 a violation of the model code of conduct, accusing the BJP of trying to use the women’s quota bill to influence elections in Tamil Nadu and Bengal, which go to polls later this month.AICC spokesman Jairam Ramesh said Congress opposes…
Mel B has revealed a potential Spice Girls documentary is on the cards, but insists it must be “honest” and done “in the right way,” hinting at past disagreements. She also firmly stated that a reunion tour is “not happening” anytime soon, a sentiment echoed by Mel C, though both remain optimistic about future group…
Hardik Pandya of India (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) New Delhi: Hardik Pandya didn’t turn up for either of the two afternoon practice sessions of Mumbai Indians ahead of their Saturday match against Delhi Capitals. Understandably, the Mumbai Indians captain doesn’t want to push his injury-prone body during the gruelling two-month IPL schedule. Hardik, however,…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Devdutt Padikkal (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) New Delhi: Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Devdutt Padikkal is no longer just the elegant timer of the ball; he’s evolving into a complete T20 force. Fresh off a blistering 61 against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Padikkal, in an exclusive interview to TOI, opened up on the mental reset behind his…
