AIMIM, NCP women BMC corporators disqualified over invalid caste certificates | India News

NEW DELHI: Two women corporators of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), one each from the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), were disqualified on Friday after separate district verification committees declared their caste validity certificates invalid.The action, announced by Mumbai mayor Ritu Tawde during the civic body’s general meeting, takes…

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Small savings schemes interest rates for July-Sept 2026 announced: Check latest rates for PPF, SSY, Kisan Vikas, NSC, SCSS & more

Latest small savings schemes rates for July-September 2026 quarter Latest Post Office Small Savings Interest Rates: The interest on small savings savings, popularly known as post office savings schemes, have been declared for the second quarter of the current financial year 2026-2027. The interest rates for the July-September 2026 have been announced by the Finance…

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Great Artesian Basin: The hidden ocean: Why Australia’s invisible underground water system is larger than the entire state of Alaska | World News

This subterranean marvel sustains billions in economic activity, supports towns, agriculture, and a unique desert oasis, proving that the most vital elements are often unseen. What comes to mind for most people when thinking of the outback? It is an image of a parched landscape featuring dusty, rocky expanses dotted with sparse vegetation. It is…

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Delhi-Amritsar AI flight strays into Pakistan airspace, returns safely | India News

Amritsar: Air India flight AI 479, flying from Delhi to Amritsar, reportedly strayed into Pakistani airspace on Tuesday night before returning safely after receiving a warning from Lahore Air Traffic Control (ATC). The Airbus A321 departed Delhi at approximately 9:18 pm and instead of landing at Amritsar’s Sri Guru Ramdas Ji International Airport, drifted toward…

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Women’s T20 World Cup: Tazmin Brits’ record ton helps South Africa crush Netherlands, keep semi-final hopes alive | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: South Africa strengthened their chances of reaching the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals with a commanding 88-run victory over the Netherlands in Bristol on Thursday.Opening batter Tazmin Brits produced the innings of her career, remaining unbeaten on 114 off 69 balls as South Africa posted a tournament-best 208/1 before restricting the Netherlands…

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Debt’s the way for Indian IT acquisition funding

BENGALURU: Persistent Systems’ $1.5-billion bridge financing from Barclays for its proposed acquisition of German IT firm Nagarro is the latest sign that Indian IT companies are increasingly comfortable using debt to fund transformative acquisitions. This marks a departure from the industry’s long-standing preference for cash-rich, debt-free balance sheets.The financing, backed by a corporate guarantee of…

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Gaganyaan mission: Isro’s parachute test vehicle clears first ground test | India News

Photographic view during the Static Test of SOLVE-ST01 NEW DELHI: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully conducted the first ground test of the solid motor for its Sub-Orbital Launch Vehicle for Experiments (SOLVE), a new test platform being developed to support the Gaganyaan human spaceflight programme.The static test was carried out at the…

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