Petrol, diesel price hikes could push up inflation and transport costs, says Crisil

Rising petrol and diesel prices could rekindle inflationary pressures in the economy by increasing transportation, logistics and manufacturing costs, with the impact likely to be felt across food and consumer goods categories in the coming months, according to a Crisil report released on Tuesday.Petrol and diesel prices have risen by around Rs 7.5 per litre … Read more

17-year-old Sarthak Sidhant appears before parliamentary panel over CBSE OSM concerns

Sarthak Sidhant takes CBSE OSM concerns to Parliament panel (Credits: ANI) The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education reviewed concerns around the Central Board of Secondary Education’s (CBSE) On-Screen Marking (OSM) system on Tuesday, hearing a presentation from Class 12 student Sarthak Sidhant, whose allegations about evaluation errors and tender changes have fuelled a national debate.Seventeen-year-old … Read more

2,000-year-old Roman gold mine found buried beneath a Spanish mountain reveals how ancient engineers moved millions of tonnes of earth | World News

For decades, archaeologists suspected that a strange landscape hidden in the Spanish Pyrenees was more than a product of nature. Deep trenches, artificial ravines and enormous excavated areas hinted at a forgotten human story buried beneath the mountains. Now, researchers have confirmed that the site, known as Guilleteres d’All in northeastern Spain, was once a … Read more

K Annamalai Resignation: Annamalai submits resignation letter to BJP chief Nitin Nabin in Delhi, set to launch new political party | Chennai News

Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai met with party leaders in Delhi CHENNAI: Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai on Tuesday met BJP national president Nitin Nabin and the party’s national general secretary (organisation), BL Santhosh, in New Delhi and submitted a five-page resignation letter.The meetings come amid intense speculation over Annamalai’s political … Read more

Ebola outbreak: India sends 43 tonnes of aid to Africa CDC in second relief tranche | India News

NEW DELHI: India has dispatched a second tranche of emergency medical assistance weighing 43 tonnes to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) to strengthen Ebola response efforts across the African Union, the ministry of external affairs (MEA) said on Monday. The consignment, sent to Kampala, Uganda, follows a request from the … Read more

Seyon Movie: Sivakarthikeyan stuns in rural look for ‘Seyon’; BTS glimpse from Madurai grabs attention | Tamil Movie News

Sivakarthikeyan’s upcoming film ‘Seyon’ is quickly becoming one of the most anticipated films in Tamil cinema. The film is produced by Kamal Haasan and directed by Sivakumar Murugesan, while Bhagyashri Borse plays the female protagonist in this film. This movie is expected to be a box office success due to its commercial value, rustic setting, … Read more

Delhi jobseeker says he spent ₹14,000 flying to Hyderabad for interview, only to be rejected in 10 mins

AI image for representive purpose The story of a Delhi jobseeker who travelled to Hyderabad for an interview, spending about ₹14,000 on flight tickets and reportedly being turned down in 10 minutes, has led to a wider discussion online about hiring practices, travel reimbursements and the growing desperation among candidates in a tough job market.A … Read more

NMC’s proposed 10-year MBBS limit: Why experts say student support matters more than one extra year

Why experts say counselling matters more than NMC’s proposed 10-year MBBS completion limit The National Medical Commission has proposed restoring the maximum duration for completing MBBS from nine years to 10 years. While speaking to TOI Education, senior medical educator Dr. M. M. A. Faridi said the focus should be on understanding why students struggle … Read more

Sanjay Manjrekar: ‘A lot of Indians have struggled’: Sanjay Manjrekar bats for more foreign captains in IPL

Sanjay Manjrekar, Rishabh Pant, and Axar Patel NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer and commentator Sanjay Manjrekar has backed the appointment of more overseas captains in the Indian Premier League (IPL), stressing that franchises should focus on leadership ability rather than nationality when choosing their skipper.Speaking on the Sportstar podcast, Manjrekar said the performance of Indian … Read more