India’s eight core infrastructure sectors recorded a two-month high growth of 1.7 per cent in April, supported by higher output in steel, cement and electricity, according to government data released on Wednesday, PTI reported.The core sector had expanded by 1 per cent in April last year, while growth stood at 1.2 per cent in March…
Once called the sone ki chidiya, India clearly never got over its gold fever. For desis, gold is not just a metal, rather it is rainy-day savings, wedding-season flex, family legacy and emotional support, all rolled into one shiny yellow package. Somewhere between these wedding seasons, festival offers and “bas thoda aur le lete hain”,…
The rupee fell to a fresh record low on Wednesday as elevated oil prices and rising US Treasury yields weighed on investor sentiment, while concerns over prolonged geopolitical tensions and potential global rate hikes continued to pressure emerging market currencies, Reuters reported.The domestic currency touched an all-time low of 96.96 against the US dollar during…
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has extended the last date to apply for the UGC NET June 2026 examination after receiving multiple requests from candidates seeking additional time to complete the registration process.In an official public notice issued on May 20, the agency said the decision was taken after “various representations from candidates” asking for…
Milk prices in Kerala will go up by Rs 4 per litre from June 1 after dairy cooperative major Milma approved a price revision citing rising production, procurement and distribution costs amid mounting pressure on farmers.The decision was taken at a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Kerala Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (KCMMF),…
The State Board of Technical Education and Training (SBTET), Telangana, has officially released the TG POLYCET Counselling 2026 notification for students seeking admission into diploma courses across the state. Candidates who qualified in the Telangana POLYCET 2026 examination can now check the complete counselling schedule, registration dates, certificate verification process, web option entry, seat allotment,…
US stocks moved higher on Wednesday and edged toward their first gain in four sessions as easing pressure in the bond market and stronger-than-expected corporate earnings supported investor sentiment.The S&P 500 rose 0.3 per cent in early trade, moving closer to the record high reached last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 62 points,…
CBSE’s new three-language framework places students at the crossroads of choice, compulsion and India’s unresolved language politics. A circular arrived in mid-May. With a quiet administrative confidence that is the hallmark of a policy that believes it is on the right side of history, the Central Board of Secondary Education informed schools across the country…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Tuesday announced a $5 billion USD/INR buy-sell swap auction scheduled for May 26 as part of efforts to inject long-term liquidity into the banking system, PTI reported. The move also comes at a time when the rupee has weakened sharply against the US dollar amid continued global uncertainties….
As students across India grapple with board pressure and competitive exams, Shiv Nadar School student Kashika Dhingra’s journey offers a refreshing perspective on success. After scoring 97.2% in the Central Board of Secondary Education Class 12 examinations, she speaks candidly about burnout, balancing extracurricular activities and why emotional well-being matters as much as academic preparation….
