First services production index shows double-digit growth in 14 sub-sectors in April The government on Tuesday released the first trial Index of Services Production (ISP), showing that 14 of the 19 formal services sub-sectors recorded double-digit year-on-year growth in April.The trial index, with 2024-25 as the base year, covers about 60 per cent of India’s…
Achieving perfectly crispy fried food involves a simple switch from plates to a wire rack after frying. This allows excess oil to drain, preventing the food from becoming soggy. There is nothing more disappointing than ruining a perfectly fried piece of chicken or a fritter with an oil film that develops below it when taken…
NEW DELHI: Batting for greater promotion of Sanskrit and its use even in quantum computing, BJP veteran Murli Manohar Joshi on Monday said India is not a ‘vishwaguru’ (global teacher) anymore and this term should not be used.Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an event here, Joshi also made a strong pitch for making…
NEW DELHI: The ruling NDA on Tuesday strongly defended Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla during a debate on a resolution seeking his removal, while opposition parties accused him of acting under government pressure and failing to conduct House proceedings impartially.The debate began after opposition members moved a resolution to remove Birla as Speaker, alleging bias…
Indian-origin man in Canada, a permanent resident, jailed for sexually assaulting 15-year-old loses bid to avoid deportation A Canadian permanent resident originally from Punjab has been sentenced to 15 months in prison after a judge rejected his request for a shorter sentence that could have helped him preserve his right to appeal a possible deportation…
Somnath… hearing this word instils a sense of pride in our hearts and minds. It is the eternal proclamation of India’s soul. This majestic temple is situated on the western coast of India in Gujarat, at a place called Prabhas Patan. The Dwadasha Jyotirling Stotram mentions the 12 Jyotirlings across India.The stotram begins with “Saurashtre…
3 crew members killed in Houthi attack on ship in Bab al-Mandeb, report (Representational Image) Houthi militants attacked a commercial vessel transiting the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, killing three crew members, according to initial reports by government-affiliated broadcasters. Al-Jumhuriya TV identified the victims as two Pakistani nationals and one Indonesian national.The vessel came under fire while…
HSSC CET result 2026: The Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) has declared the Common Eligibility Test (CET) 2026 results. The examination was conducted on July 26 and 27, 2025. The commission has published the results as a detailed PDF document. Instead of individual scorecards, the file carries roll numbers and key details of candidates who…
Brooklyn Beckham put out a long Instagram statement that was a rant against his parents — David Beckham and Victoria Beckham — accusing them of ruining the happiest day of his life, the wedding with Nicola Peltz. Brooklyn said Victoria Beckhan hijacked the couple’s first dance in front of 500 guests leaving his new wife…
Shaheen Afridi (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Pakistan pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi grabbed attention during a PSL 2026 captains’ presser on Wednesday when he avoided a question about Pakistan’s struggling national team. As a journalist brought up the team’s recent poor performances and asked questions to Pakistani players present in the presser individually, Afridi stepped in…
