The Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI), which tracks coal, crude oil, natural gas, refinery products, fertilisers, steel, cement and electricity, grew 0.5% in May on a year-on-year basis. The eight sectors account for 40.27% of the weight of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP). India’s infrastructure sector growth slowed to 0.5% in May from…
Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s much hyped comeback movie ‘Maa Inti Bangaram’ has finally released in theatres and is garnering a good response from the audience. The movie, released on June 19, 2026, is an action-comedy drama that appealed not only to Samantha’s fans but also to family audiences. Apart from receiving good reviews from its audiences,…
Candidates awaiting the UPSSSC Pharmacist Recruitment 2026 examination may soon receive their exam city information slip and admit cards through the official portal. The recruitment process seeks to appoint 560 pharmacists in Uttar Pradesh’s health services department. Applicants are advised to regularly check the website for updates and download the required documents as soon as…
NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has introduced new Return to Play Post-Pregnancy Guidelines to help female cricketers safely resume their careers after childbirth. The move comes as more players are choosing to balance professional cricket with motherhood, with the ICC aiming to strengthen support systems and player welfare. ICC chairman Jay Shah stressed…
For decades, wind power has relied on a familiar formula: enormous towers, vast concrete foundations and specialised heavy-lift equipment capable of transporting and assembling components that can weigh hundreds of tonnes. While effective, these requirements have limited where wind turbines can be deployed and increased both costs and environmental impacts. Now, a new generation of…
Mahesh Navami is going to fall on Navami tithi (ninth day of the bright fortnight) of Shukla Paksha in the month of Jyeshtha. This time, it will take place on June 23, 2026. The festival is dedicated to worship Lord Shiva and people worship Mahesh (Mahadev) form of Lord Shiva. The day is observed with…
Hindu College principal Prof. Anju Srivastava Hindu College, University of Delhi, celebrated the 12th International Day of Yoga with great enthusiasm and active participation from faculty members, non-teaching staff, students, NSS volunteers, NCC cadets of the Army and Naval Wings, and frontline workers. The Yoga Sangam event was organized under the aegis of the Internal…
Uddhav Thackeray told the legislators to aggressively raise questions related to farmers and public issues in the House in a systematic manner. (File Photo) MUMBAI: Four out of 26 legislators were absent from the Shiv Sena (UBT) meeting called by party chief Uddhav Thackeray on Monday, the first day of the monsoon session of the…
Nine years on, Yogi government bets big on industry, investment and MSME growth in UP The industrial landscape of Uttar Pradesh in 2026 is characterized by a robust transition from a traditional agrarian economy to a manufacturing and services powerhouse. As India’s most populous state, UP is strategically leveraging its massive labor force and proactive…
Access to timely medical diagnosis and reliable agricultural data remains one of India’s most persistent rural development challenges. This delay has measurable consequences. Conditions such as diabetes, anaemia, thyroid disorders and hypertension are frequently detected late in rural settings, contributing to higher complication rates and greater long-term healthcare costs. Government programmes, including the National Rural…
