New Delhi: In a push for transparency, chief minister Rekha Gupta has rolled out a first-of-its-kind lottery-based posting system for GST officers and inspectors in the city, breaking away from conventional transfer practices criticised for opacity. Through self-drawn lots, 87 GST officers in the trade and taxes department have been allotted wards.Gupta said govt would…
BENGALURU: Ravi K has assumed charge as chairman and managing director (CMD) of defence PSU Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), becoming the company’s 22nd CMD. He takes over from DK Sunil, who superannuated on April 30.Ravi K was previously director (operations) at HAL, where he was involved in strategic planning. He has more than 30 years…
NEW DELHI: Retail inflation based on consumer price index (CPI) inched up for the fourth consecutive month to 3.9% in May from 3.5% in April on account of acceleration in food prices, data released by NSO on Friday showed. The food index rose 4.8% in May, above 4.2% in the preceding month.Despite the staggered increase…
When ‘Taare Zameen Par’ released in 2007, it did far more than entertain audiences. The film, directed by Aamir Khan, ignited discussions around parenting, the pressures of the education system, and the realities faced by children with learning disabilities. It also introduced viewers to two talented child artists, Darsheel Safary and Sachet Engineer. While Darsheel…
NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla Wednesday invited TMC general secretary Abhishek Banerjee for a meeting on June 19 to present his case on the split in the Mamata Banerjee-led party.Sources in TMC said the party has received an email from the Speaker’s office and Abhishek will be travelling to Delhi to meet Birla…
NEW DELHI: In a major crackdown, Delhi Police’s Cyber Cell and Special Staff (Crime Branch) have busted a highly organised racket involved in the large-scale manufacturing of fake ENO antacid powder, along with counterfeit Nescafé coffee products in the city’s Madhu Vihar area on Tuesday. Four accused have been arrested in the operation.Acting on specific…
Silicon Valley giant OpenAI is set to make a debut on Wall Street, as the firm confidentially filed paperwork for an initial public offering (IPO). The firm confidentially filed paperwork for an initial public offering (IPO) with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).As the filing remains confidential, details such as the number of shares…
Gujarat’s minister of state for agriculture, Ramesh Katara Ahmedabad: Gujarat’s minister of state for agriculture, Ramesh Katara, has issued a public apology after facing widespread backlash over his controversial remarks against teachers during a govt event in Godhra. The comments sparked strong reactions from teachers’ associations and the education fraternity across the state.During the event…
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Travis Head, and Abhishek Sharma (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) Travis Head heaped rich praise on opening partner Abhishek Sharma, calling him one of the best spin-hitters he has ever seen, after Sunrisers Hyderabad pulled off a stunning record chase against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede.The much-talked-about ‘Travishek’ duo once again lived up to its…
MUMBAI: The Mazgaon metropolitan magistrate’s court on Wednesday rejected the bail application of three accused, including Khaliq Khan, father-in-law of cricketer Yusuf Pathan, in a road rage assault case.Defence advocate Dayanand Dere had argued that both parties have equally assaulted each other and a cross-FIR has also been registered against the complainant and others. He…
