The Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday approved an interim hike of around 21% in minimum wages for workers in Gautam Buddh Nagar and Ghaziabad, following large-scale protests by thousands of factory workers in Noida. The fresh minimum wage structure introduced across worker categories, will be taking effect retrospectively from April 1. The agitation, which had…
CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad CHENNAI: Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders have eight IPL titles between them but for now, this is a battle of the back-benchers. While CSK are languishing in ninth place with just two points, KKR have only one point, courtesy a washout against Punjab Kings.For both teams, it’s a must-win…
Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai teaser shows David Dhawan’s fun rom-com style with Varun Dhawan, Mrunal Thakur and Pooja Hegde. The teaser features AI toddlers, a love triangle, and a new version of Ishq Sona Hai. The film releases on May 22, while Varun was last seen in Border 2. David Dhawan is making…
Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast is all set to launch its new electric MPV, the VF MPV7, in India tomorrow. Ahead of its debut, the company has already opened bookings for the model, with customers able to reserve it by paying a token amount of Rs 21,000. Here’s a quick look at what you expect…
Kolkata Knight Riders’ Sunil Narine (ANI Photo) Kolkata Knight Riders’ start to the season has been far from ideal. Still chasing their first victory, they have just a single point to show for their efforts, earned from a rain-hit clash against Punjab Kings. For a side with three IPL titles to its name, the early…
Aditya Dhar’s espionage magnum opus, ‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’, continues its unprecedented box office reign on Day 27. Having already made history as the first Hindi film to breach the Rs 1,000 crore India net milestone, the Ranveer Singh-starrer is now closing in on the Rs 1,100 crore domestic landmark. Despite the 2026 IPL season,…
Trump has warned that any ship in international waters that had paid transit fees to Iran could be intercepted. (AI image) The Donald Trump administration has implemented a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz amid the US-Iran ceasefire even as peace talks have failed. What does this blockade of the crucial Strait of Hormuz by…
Harika Dronavalli qualifies for FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship (Special arrangements) NEW DELHI: Indian women’s chess today tells two very different stories. In Cyprus, Vaishali Rameshbabu and Divya Deshmukh are locked in a fierce battle at the Women’s Candidates, chasing the right to challenge the reigning World Champion. Meanwhile, thousands of kilometres away, another Indian…
Shakti Mohan once had a memorable fan moment with her longtime crush Hrithik Roshan on Dance Plus. Overwhelmed, she went down on her knees and confessed “I love you.” Hrithik responded warmly, praising her talent. Later, Shakti recalled her deep admiration since childhood, calling the encounter one of the happiest and most unforgettable days of…
The University of Delhi has issued a formal notification inviting registrations for a four-week Skill Enhancement Programme aimed at strengthening its senior administrative machinery. The last date to apply has been fixed as April 30, 2026. The training programme will be conducted from May 4 to May 29 in a hybrid format, combining physical sessions…
