The average long-term US mortgage rate has climbed for the fifth consecutive week, reaching its highest level in nearly seven months and adding to affordability challenges for homebuyers during the crucial spring housing season, according to AP.The benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 6.46% from 6.38% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said. A…
Can GCCs absorb talent across levels that are not finding jobs in traditional IT sector firms? The Indian IT sector is undergoing a tectonic shift with artificial intelligence rendering many traditional roles redundant and requiring an unprecedented skill upgradation to stay employable. Even as the traditional IT firms continue to hire and fire, one branch…
Ankush Panghal (PTI Photo) India’s Ankush Panghal produced one of the biggest comebacks of the Commonwealth Games 2026 boxing competition, recovering from a 5-0 deficit after the opening round to defeat England’s Dimeji Shittu and win the men’s 80kg gold medal on Saturday.The 22-year-old from Haryana stayed calm after a tough start and fought back…
India all-rounder Hardik Pandya has explained the reason behind his celebration after the dismissal of Jacob Bethell during the second semi-final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.Pandya’s direct throw at the striker’s end in the final over of England’s chase ended Bethell’s innings of 102. After the dismissal,…
UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026 notification out for 80 posts; registration begins today UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the detailed notification for the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) Recruitment 2026. The notification was issued on August 21, 2026, with 80 vacancies announced…
JIPMAT 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has started the registration process for the Joint Integrated Programme in Management Admission Test (JIPMAT) 2026. This entrance exam is conducted for admission to the five-year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) offered by the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bodh Gaya and the Indian Institute of Management (IIM)…
Jagannatha Rath Yatra 2026: One of the most important Hindu festivals is the Jagannatha Rath Yatra, which has a deep religious significance. This celebration will take place on July 16, 2026, the Dwitiya Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Ashadha. In Odisha, people commemorate this festival. Lord Jagannatha, Lord Balbhadra, and Goddess Subhadra…
India’s net direct tax collections jumped 23.09% to Rs 8.11 lakh crore by August 10, 2026, up from Rs 6.59 lakh crore in the same period last year, data released by the income tax department showed.The latest figures put the increase in net tax receipts at Rs 1.52 lakh crore over the comparable period of…
You’ll wake up with a light heart today. The Moon supports your fire sign, and Jupiter’s friendly glance makes even small moments feel like a festival.Good news from your children or a younger family member lifts the mood. You might hear it over breakfast, or in a quick phone call while you’re commuting. Keep your…
The actor caught fans’ attention at the Rome premiere after affectionately calling his wife “Maree,” a reference to her middle name.image credit (Zendaya Instagram) Tom Holland and Zendaya have offered fans another glimpse into their private relationship during their ongoing press tour for ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’. At the film’s Rome premiere on June 23,…