The Centre on Wednesday approved a Rs 25,530 crore scheme to continue and modernise the public distribution system (PDS) including ration transport, dealer support and technology upgrades, till March 2031.The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) cleared the umbrella scheme called SARTHAK-PDS for the 16th Finance Commission period.The scheme combines two existing programmes related to…
Representational AI image The Associated Management of Primary and Secondary Schools in Karnataka (KAMS) has opposed the Central Board of Secondary Education’s (CBSE) compulsory three-language policy, saying it conflicts with the state’s existing language law.In a legal representation submitted to the CBSE Chairperson, the association urged the Board to keep the circular on hold for…
Ishan Kishan and Shubman Gill (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s dominant run in the ODI series against Afghanistan continued as Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan starred in a crushing 170-run victory in the second ODI, helping the hosts take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.After winning the first ODI by seven wickets, India…
The 72nd National Film Awards turned out to be a memorable occasion for Tamil cinema as the industry bagged 10 honours in various categories. One of the biggest winners was ‘Amaran,’ which won several awards, including Best Director for Rajkumar Periyasamy. After the announcement, the filmmaker wrote a touching letter to thank his supporters and…
Govt conclave flags PSBs’ shrinking CASA share and weaker presence in high-value banking segments NEW DELHI: Public sector banks (PSBs) have rapidly lost market share in the higher value segment of the industry, such as credit cards business, where they are offering lower range card variants and in global capability centres (GCCs), to private and…
Krishna Janmashtami 2026 falls on Friday, September 4, with celebrations peaking at midnight. The auspicious Nishita Kaal, marking Lord Krishna’s birth, will last for approximately 46 minutes. This sacred period is crucial for performing rituals and re-enacting the divine birth moment. Devotees will prepare offerings and engage in prayers during this spiritually significant time. The…
Famed Korean idols IU and Byeon Woo Seok are currently leading the K-drama ‘Perfect Crown.’ While the show has been a hit for the most part, the latest episodes released recently ended up garnering a lot of public scrutiny. When many people pointed out some historical inaccuracies, thye actors were quick to issue an official…
Strait of Hormuz (AP image) The Strait of Hormuz, which links the Gulf of Oman with the Persian Gulf, has become the focal point of global energy tensions since the war began on February 28.Ever since Iran and the US announced a two-week ceasefire, traffic through the critical waterway has remained severely restricted, with as…
Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Friday met US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and reviewed the next steps in negotiations for the proposed India-US bilateral trade agreement (BTA).The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 14th ministerial conference (MC14) of the World Trade Organisation in Yaounde, Cameroon, where both sides also exchanged views…
You may feel oddly split today, Virgo. Part of you is tempted to slumber and delay certain things, while another is becoming more confident by the hour. It’s because Mercury is enhancing your perception however, the Moon is causing a feeling of discontent and a hint of slack within your normal routine. So yes, the…