India’s commerce portfolio: Imports outpace exports, trade deficit expands to $30.4 billion

India’s merchandise imports surged 31% year-on-year to $70.84 billion India’s merchandise imports surged 31% year-on-year to $70.84 billion in June. Merchandise exports rose 15.5% to $40.41 billion during the month, while imports climbed sharply, driven by higher purchases of crude oil, electronics, machinery and precious metals, commerce secretary Rajesh Agarwal said during a press briefing…

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Kay Kay Menon: ‘Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya’ trailer leaves fans impressed; netizens say ‘another cult character for Kay Kay Menon sir’

‘Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya’ trailer leaves fans impressed; netizens say ‘another cult character for Kay Kay Menon sir’ The trailer of Prime Video’s upcoming comedy-drama ‘Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya’ has struck a chord with audiences, with social media users showering praise on Kay Kay Menon‘s performance. The actor, who plays principal Gyaneshwar Tripathi, has become the biggest…

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WBJEE counselling 2026: Round 2 registration and choice filling begin at wbjeeb.nic.in

The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) has started the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination (WBJEE) Counselling 2026 round 2 registration and choice-filling process. Eligible candidates can now complete the process by visiting the official website, wbjeeb.nic.in.According to the schedule, the round 2 choice-filling window will remain open till July 17, 2026. The round…

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Yastika Bhatia, Kranti Gaud inspire India’s historic Lord’s Test win over England | Cricket News

India’s Kranti Gaud (second right) celebrates with her team mates after taking the wicket of England’s Tammy Beaumont, background right, during day one of the first Women’s Rothesay Test between India and England at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London. (AP/PTI) India scripted history on Monday with a commanding 270-run victory over England on Day 4…

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Quote of the day by popular psychiatrist Thomas Szasz: “If you have strongly held opinions, you are opinionated; if you don’t, you lack…” – a witty observation that exposes the impossible standards society often places on independent thinkers |

Thomas Szasz (Image: Wikipedia) Say what you actually think and someone will call you opinionated. Keep your views to yourself and someone else will say you lack conviction. Thomas Szasz, the Hungarian-American psychiatrist known for challenging almost every accepted idea in his own field, summed up that impossible bind in one line. “If you have…

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Health dept to push PM-RAHAT in pvt hospitals | Bengaluru News

The central scheme provides cashless treatment of up to Rs 1.5 lakh for road accident victims during the ‘golden hour’ Mangaluru: The Dakshina Kannada health department will soon convene a meeting with private hospitals to ensure the effective implementation of the Prime Minister – Road Accident Victims’ Hospitalisation and Assured Treatment scheme (PM-RAHAT).The central scheme…

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Hosur police conduct raids at courier stations to check for narcotics | Chennai News

KRISHNAGIRI: The Hosur police carried out surprise raids at courier stations in the town for the second day on Monday to check for banned narcotics. They deployed trained sniffer dogs for the operation. The operation was led by Hosur deputy superintendent of police Balakrishnan after intelligence inputs suggested that contraband substances and tablets were being…

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Security on high alert after pro-Khalistan group threatens PM Modi’s Haryana rally | Chandigarh News

Security agencies are on high alert following a pro-Khalistan group’s email threat, targeting PM Modi’s (L, Photo credit: ANI) rally in Jind, Haryana. CHANDIGARH: Security agencies have been placed on high alert after an email, purportedly sent by a pro-Khalistan group, threatened to target Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s rally in Haryana’s Jind on Friday.The email…

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