The All India Motor & Goods Transport Association (AIMGTA) has urged the Centre to reduce petrol and diesel prices, arguing that a sharp decline in international crude oil prices should be passed on to consumers and the transport sector, reported PTI.In a representation to the government, the association said global crude oil prices have fallen…
The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) has extended the application deadline for Class 10 and Class 12 compartment and improvement examinations. Students now have additional time to submit their forms with or without a late fee. The exams are scheduled to be held in June and July 2026.Candidates can now submit their application…
BENGALURU: Around 55% students passed in SSLC-2, whose results were announced on Saturday evening. With this, the consolidated pass percentage of SSLC stood at 93.1%, as against 75% last year. The pass percentage of regular fresh students was at 94.10% in SSLC-1 and 63% in SSLC-2, taking the consolidated pass percentage to 98%, creating history…
The government has exempted all customs duties on cotton imports for five months till October 30, 2026, in a move aimed at improving cotton availability for the domestic textile industry and reducing input costs for manufacturers, PTI reported.According to a finance ministry notification, the duty exemption will come into effect from June 1, 2026.The government…
Representational AI photo The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell has announced the result of the first attempt of MAH MBA/MMS CET 2026. Candidates who appeared for the examination can now check and download their scorecards through their login on the official CET Cell website. MAH MBA CET is one of the most popular management…
Emerging regulatory frameworks such as the European Union’s carbon tax regime and India’s proposed Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) are transforming environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices from a voluntary reporting exercise into a key compliance and business priority for companies, industry experts said.They cautioned that companies lacking credible carbon data systems and traceable reporting…
The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has invited applications for its newly launched Industry Fellowship Programme (IFP) 2026, an initiative aimed at strengthening ties between academia and industry. The programme seeks to equip faculty members with practical industry experience so they can better align classroom teaching with evolving workforce requirements.The fellowship will allow…
Nissan has taken a funny dig at Ferrari on social media after the Italian brand revealed its first-ever electric car, the Ferrari Luce. The luxury EV recently made its global debut. Some social media users compared its design to the new third-generation Nissan Leaf electric hatchback.The comparisons mainly came because of the Luce’s coupe-like shape…
The Central Consumer Protection Authority has imposed a penalty of Rs 7 lakh on Vajiram and Ravi IAS Study Centre for publishing misleading advertisements, which claimed credit for candidates who cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2023, most of whom had enrolled only in its free interview guidance programme.The regulator found that a majority of…
The Centre has withdrawn the draft Sugarcane (Control) Order, 2026, saying it will revisit the proposed framework after receiving objections from state governments and other stakeholders, PTI reported.The Food Ministry had circulated the draft order for public comments with a May 20 deadline. The proposal sought to replace the 60-year-old Sugarcane (Control) Order, 1966, with…
