Ahmedabad: India’s gem and jewellery exports stood at $27.72 billion (Rs 2.44 lakh crore approx) in FY 2025-26, a 3.32% decline, amid global headwinds and tariff uncertainties, according to the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC).The performance comes amid a year marked by geopolitical uncertainties, evolving US tariff regimes, and emerging tensions in West…
Ludhiana: The postal department has decided to phase out the use of bicycles by postmen in the city and provide them with fuel compensation as they transition to motor vehicles. The move comes in response to the consolidation of delivery centres, which has increased travel distances for postal staff and made bicycle-based delivery impractical.Earlier, delivery…
Rohtak: Haryana’s Class 10 CBSE results this year have scripted a compelling story of academic brilliance, with students from Sonipat, Jhajjar and Rohtak delivering stellar performances and setting new benchmarks of excellence. In Sonipat, a remarkable feat came from Manan of Jankidas Kapoor Public School, who achieved a flawless 500 out of 500, emerging as…
Surat: Ahead of the Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) elections, anger over unresolved civic issues has surfaced across residential societies, with residents in some areas putting up banners barring political party leaders and workers from entering for campaigning.Poor basic infrastructure, largely attributed to changes in town planning schemes, has emerged as a common grievance.In Bharthana-Vesu, residents…
Rajkot: Several ceramic manufacturing units in Morbi have resumed operations after disruptions caused by the US-Iran war, according to Gujarat Gas Ltd (GGL).In a statement, GGL said 142 ceramic units have restarted operations of the 377 units that ran on PNG. “This gradual stabilization is the result of coordinated efforts between the Morbi Ceramic Association…
Kota: A 50-year-old assistant engineer with the Rajasthan State Electricity Board (RSEB) was found hanging at his residence in the Dadwada area of Kota under Bhemganjmandi police station limits Tuesday evening, police said.The deceased was identified as Gopalkrishan, who was posted in the metre testing cell of RSEB in Bundi. Police said a suicide note…
Ajit Doval with President Droupadi Murmu NEW DELHI: National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval has said that after “a long time, we are seeing a new awakening in India”, where national security is no longer the exclusive domain of uniformed personnel but the collective responsibility of every citizen.“National security is the responsibility of the entire…
Eileen Gu (Image Via Getty) Eileen Gu is back in the spotlight, but this time it is not just about her skiing. The 22-year-old freestyle skier, who was born in San Francisco, is once again being talked about for her decision to represent China instead of the United States. The topic came up again after…
‘Dhurandhar 2’ has been the talk of the town ever since the film released in theatres. While it’s breaking several box office records, every actor of the film is getting love from the audience. Ranveer Singh has won hearts with his performance as Hamza and Jaskirat with many calling it his career-best. The actor also…
R-L India’s Vaishali Rameshbabu, Kazakhstan’s Bibisara Assaubayeva, and China’s Zhu Jiner (Photos by Michal Walusza) NEW DELHI: The hour of judgement has arrived. Unless a tie-breaker is forced and we have to wait for another day, it will be decided on Wednesday on the Mediterranean shores of Cyprus who will take the Women’s Candidates crown…
