Labour Day, observed on May 1st, honours the dedication of workers across all professions. This global celebration acknowledges the collective efforts that drive societal progress. While not universally a public holiday, many Indian states observe it, with government offices and banks typically closed. Labour Day, often called International Workers’ Day or May Day, is celebrated…
Florida, home to a growing number of technology billionaires including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, is facing a different kind of challenge this summer. Wildlife agencies across Florida and several other major US states are stepping up efforts to stop the spread of the Argentine black-and-white tegu, an invasive lizard that…
The ongoing crisis in the Middle East has triggered ripples for economies and sectors across the globe. Even so, India’s economy still appears firm, with only a few early signs of pressure, according to a recent report by HDFC Bank’s treasury research team.The report, Macro Billboard: 40 Charts, Early Signals dated April 20, 2026, says…
Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), which markets dairy products under the Amul brand, has increased milk prices by Rs 2 per litre across India with effect from May 14 due to higher input and operational costs, PTI reported on Wednesday.The price hike will apply to major fresh pouch milk variants and translates to an…
Shubman Gill became only the third captain in Indian Premier League history to score 600 or more runs in back-to-back seasons during Gujarat Titans’ match against Chennai Super Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Thursday.Gill reached the milestone during his 64-run knock off 37 balls as Gujarat Titans posted 229/4 in their…
Riddhi Dogra, who won many hearts with her time on the recent reality show The 50, opened up about her journey. In a podcast with Pinkvilla, Riddhi spoke about her personal and professional life. She recalled the time she worked with Shah Rukh Khan and how she played his mother in Jawan.While recalling her experience,…
NEW DELHI: A row over parking a Fortuner killed a man a little after 2am on Monday in East Delhi’s Preet Vihar.Pankaj Nayyar (34) was shot dead outside his family’s home in a five-storey building allegedly by neighbour Gaurav Sharma, who had moved in six months earlier as a tenant. Pankaj was killed in front…
US President Donald Trump speaks during a Cabinet meeting US President Donald Trump on Wednesday held an expansive Cabinet meeting at the White House, addressing issues ranging from ongoing negotiations with Iran and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz to Ebola preparedness, immigration detention protests and domestic anti-fraud initiatives.Trump said talks with Tehran were progressing…
NEW DELHI: An Etihad Airways flight carrying around 280 passengers to Abu Dhabi from Chennai was cancelled on Tuesday after a fire was detected on the aircraft’s left wing during take-off preparations.Airport officials said the aircraft was preparing for departure when the pilots noticed the fire and immediately halted the process.All passengers were safely disembarked…
Following the acquisition, Wipro’s shareholding in Aggne Global IT Services will rise from 60% to 80%, according to a regulatory filing. IT major Wipro will increase its ownership in Aggne Global IT Services to 80% after acquiring an additional 20% stake for USD 2.1 million (around Rs 19.8 crore), strengthening its presence in the insurance…