SRINAGAR: Initiating major reforms in the Union territory, the government of Ladakh on Thursday announced to deregulate the hospitality sector, freeing it from old regulations and bureaucratic interference. Lieutenant governor VK Saxena said, “I have approved major reforms related to ease of doing business aimed at deregulating the hospitality sector, reducing compliance burden on stakeholders…
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez have committed $34 million through the Bezos Earth Fund to accelerate the development of sustainable textiles. The funding focuses on alternatives to conventional materials such as polyester and viscose, which are largely derived from fossil fuels. By supporting research into biodegradable and plastic-free fibres, the initiative aims to reduce the…
Bengaluru: A temporary shutdown of eateries triggered by LPG shortages has accelerated an already steep fall in onion prices across Karnataka, with rates collapsing far below production costs amid oversupply and weak demand. Onion prices have dropped to Rs 500–Rs 1,000 per quintal, while earlier wholesale rates ranged between Rs 1,200 and Rs 2,000. Retail…
CHENNAI: Polling in seven of Chennai’s 16 assembly constituencies crossed the 70% mark by 3 pm on Thursday, with several segments in the city recording voter turnout comparable to high-polling districts in the rest of Tamil Nadu. At least 19 lakh people out of the 28.3 lakh voters have cast their votes in the city….
The UP Co-operative Institutional Service Board (UPCISB), Lucknow has released the official notification for the Combined Co-operative Banking, Non-Banking and Technical Services Examination (General Recruitment) 2026. The online application process has begun from April 25, 2026. Candidates can apply only through the official website.This recruitment drive offers a large number of permanent positions across district…
A calmer day arrives, like a breeze through a hot room. The Moon eases your mind, and Jupiter’s support helps you drop old tensions that were sitting on your chest for no reason.You’ll want your people around you. Family time feels healing today, whether it’s a long lunch, a movie at home, or simply sitting…
The biochemistry lab lacks basic equipment All 50 students of the first batch of Noida ESIC Medical College have gone on strike The biochemistry lab lacks basic equipment All 50 students of the first batch of Noida ESIC Medical College have gone on strike The biochemistry lab lacks basic equipment Noida: Students of the first…
Mumbai: The Agripada police on Thursday arrested a 24-year-old man for allegedly sexually harassing a 19-year-old woman, sending her obscene videos and asking her to marry him. The accused, is a Sewree resident. He was produced before a court which sent him in police custody till April 28. The accused used to work in the…
Naoda/Malda/Suri: Forty-one people were arrested as episodes of sporadic violence were reported across parts of Bengal in the first phase of polling.Five were held after BJP candidate Subhendu Sarkar alleged he was assaulted by villagers at Kumarganj. Sarkar first alleged BJP agents were denied entry at Banihari booth. Around noon, he reached the spot and…
Chennai Super Kings’ Ayush Mhatre (AP Photo) India’s U19 World Cup-winning captain and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batter Ayush Mhatre has been ruled out of the ongoing IPL 2026 season after suffering a hamstring injury, dealing a major setback to the franchise’s campaign.The young top-order batter took to social media to share an emotional message…
