Union minister of Parliamentary affairs Kiren Rijiju. (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: The govt on Monday notified a 24% increase in salaries of members of Parliament (MPs), with effect from April 1, 2023, on the basis of the cost inflation index, taking their monthly remuneration to Rs 1.24 lakh from Rs 1 lakh earlier.In a notification,…
Small depositors have protection through the DICGC’s (Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation) deposit insurance programme. Are your bank deposits insured if your bank fails? The recent news around IndusInd Bank has raised concerns about the safety of deposits. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been quick to reassure bank customers that their deposits…
Nicholas Pooran (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants’ batter Nicholas Pooran was in a destructive mood as he unleashed a breathtaking onslaught against Delhi Capitals in their Indian Premier League 2025 season opener at the ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Monday. Pooran, known for his clean hitting, smashed seven towering sixes and six boundaries…
File Pic: MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli Former India opener Navjot Singh Sidhu, speaking as a JioStar expert during the ongoing IPL, showered high praise on MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli, calling them not just cricket icons but “institutions” in their own right. During a media interaction, Sidhu discussed their legendary status, leadership qualities and…
Columbia University’s $400M deal with Trump sparks protests over academic freedom (AP Photo) Columbia University is facing growing backlash after agreeing to a $400M deal with the Trump administration. Critics argue that the agreement undermines the institution’s autonomy and academic freedom, with the deal setting new conditions that could radically alter campus policies. Education Secretary…
Adulteration of daily food items has become a common phenomenon. From milk to paneer and turmeric to cooking oil, every other item is being adulterated, posing a threat to human health.After 54 idli samples were found unsafe in Bengaluru due to the use of plastic sheets while steaming and introducing carcinogenic (cancer-causing) substances in the…
SRINAGAR\JAMMU: Chief minister Omar Abdullah asserted Monday that it would not be possible to end militancy in J&K without people’s support. His comments came amid an ongoing search in Jammu’s Kathua for terrorists who had attacked security forces Sunday, leaving a seven-year-girl injured in the crossfire.“We are making all efforts (to end militancy), although it…
US stock market (Photo-AP) Stocks rose in morning trading (US local time) as Wall Street attempts to navigate uncertainty amid an ongoing trade war. The S&P 500 jumped 1.1%, coming off its first winning week after a four-week losing streak. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.7%, while the Nasdaq composite gained 1.5%. Wall Street…
Punjab Kings’ captain Shreyas Iyer and head coach Ricky Ponting during a training session. (PTI Photo) As the Punjab Kings gear up for their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 opener against Gujarat Titans on Tuesday at the Narendra Modi Stadium, uncertainty looms over the team’s opening combination. Despite an intense preparation camp and a strong…
Ashutosh Sharma (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Ashutosh Sharma stood firm, kept his composure, and unleashed his batting firepower when it mattered the most, guiding Delhi Capitals to a thrilling last-over victory against Lucknow Super Giants in their IPL 2025 opener at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam.The young batter roared in…
