The Union Budget comes with a vocabulary that can be confusing even for regular readers. Many terms are technical, and are used repeatedly across Budget documents, tables and debates. The “Budget at a Glance” table presents a consolidated snapshot of the Union Government’s finances for a financial year, showing actuals, Budget Estimates and Revised Estimates…
Amitabh Bachchan’s life-threatening accident during the filming of ‘Coolie’ in 1982 remains one of the most unforgettable moments in Indian cinema. The actor sustained a severe abdominal injury and a ruptured spleen after a mistimed action sequence with co-star Puneet Issar. He was briefly declared clinically dead before doctors performed emergency surgeries that saved his…
Maharashtra has emerged as the top-performing state in NITI Aayog’s fourth Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2024, followed by Tamil Nadu and Gujarat, according to the government think tank’s report released on Wednesday, PTI reported.The rankings place Maharashtra at the top, followed by Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Punjab, reflecting states’ readiness…
Despite a reduction in the NEET-PG 2025 qualifying percentile, 1,140 postgraduate medical seats remained vacant after the counselling process. Image: AI generated Despite a steep reduction in the qualifying percentile for NEET-PG 2025, 1,140 postgraduate medical seats remained vacant after the Stray Round of counselling, according to a Rajya Sabha reply tabled by the Union…
GPSC announces Veterinary Officer application window, final answer key for Assistant Engineer exam and Town Planner interviews The Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) on Tuesday issued a series of important updates related to recruitment processes for several government posts, including Veterinary Officer, Assistant Engineer (Electrical), and Town Planner positions in the state.The announcements include reopening…
Rajasthan Royals’ Yashasvi Jaiswal (AP Photo) Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has raised serious questions over the national selectors’ treatment of Yashasvi Jaiswal following Rajasthan Royals’ impressive win over Punjab Kings in IPL 2026.Chasing a daunting 223 in New Chandigarh on April 28, Rajasthan Royals got off to a strong start, with Jaiswal playing a…
A heated exchange between a cab driver and a passenger has become the latest talking point on social media, with thousands of users weighing in on where personal boundaries should be drawn during a cab ride. The viral clip has sparked conversations about passenger etiquette, respect for someone else’s property, and whether paying for a…
Lata Mangeshkar birth anniversary_ PM Narendra Modi pays tribute; says ‘Her contribution to Indian. Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to legendary playback singer Lata Mangeshkar on Monday, September 28, on the occasion of her birth anniversary. PM Modi remembered her immense contribution to Indian music and recalled the impact of her voice across the…
Today’s cosmic energies ask you to harness your inner strength and push forward despite any hesitations. Face obstacles with unyielding resolve, and watch your confidence soar as you invest in consistent hard work. Nurture your relationships with intentional kindness, while your professional stability and financial growth require focused effort rather than shortcuts. You may feel…
US stock markets moved lower on Thursday extending recent losses as a rebound in oil prices and rising Treasury yields renewed pressure on equities despite another strong earnings performance from Nvidia, AP reported.The S&P 500 slipped 0.4 per cent and was on course for a fourth decline in five sessions after recently touching a record…
