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New Delhi: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued a notice stating that the process for the submission of the data to the QS World Rankings 2027 has officially been initiated. The Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, has requested the higher education institutions in the country to submit the necessary information, such as the sustainability information, to the QS Hub Portal qs-hub2.qs.com by April 12, 2026, to ensure proper representation in the rankings. The notic ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Apr 1 (PTI) A 65-year-old Dutch national of Indian origin has been arrested for allegedly sending a strange parcel to the administrative office of the Kempegowda International Airport here, police said on Wednesday. The man identified as Subhash Jai Ajeez had sent the parcel in January this year, which reportedly contained a toothpaste cover, decaying flower garlands, rotten tomatoes, pieces of iron and obscene photographs, they said. Authorities conducted a preliminary inquiry and ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): India's manufacturing PMI eased to 53.9 in March from 56.9 in February, according to the HSBC India Manufacturing PMI report released on Thursday. This deceleration indicated the weakest improvement in overall business conditions in nearly four years, with the headline figure slipping below its long-run average of 54.2. As per the report, the sector faced a significant cooling effect as several domestic and global headwinds converged to dampen the momentum seen ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) India's manufacturing PMI eased to 53.9 in March as disruptions linked to the conflict in the Middle East are reverberating through the global economy and weighing on Indian manufacturers, the HSBC Flash India PMI data showed on Thursday. Firms also faced an intensification of cost pressures, the steepest since August 2022. That said, companies mostly absorbed added expenses, as indicated by a modest uptick in selling charges that was the least pronounced in ...Read More >
India's factory growth just hit a near 4-year low -- what's driving the slowdown? here's what the latest HSBC PMI data reveals. India's manufacturing activity slowed in March to 53.9, the weakest improvement in nearly four years, as rising costs and global uncertainties weighed on demand, according to the HSBC Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data. "Indian manufacturers signalled a decline in outstanding business volumes for the first time in close to a year-and-a-half. Underlying data indicat ...Read More >
New Delhi -- Amid the ongoing US-Iran war, now in its second month, and intensifying rhetoric from Washington, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has issued a strongly worded public letter to the American people, defending Tehran's position and questioning the rationale behind the US-Israeli war on Iran. The message comes as US President Donald Trump has escalated threats of "obliterating" strikes on Iran's critical civilian infrastructure -- including power grids, oil facilities and desalinat ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): Global star Rory McIlroy will tee it up once again at the India Championship, as Delhi Golf Club prepares to host a world-class field from October 15-18, 2026. The World Number Two and career grand slam winner thrilled the spectators gathered to witness his first-ever appearance in India last season and is now confirmed to make consecutive appearances in the highly anticipated $4,000,000 event, according to a press release. Also Read | Which Team Is Steve Smit ...Read More >
Golf superstar Rory McIlroy is set to return to India to compete in the DP World India Championship, promising an exciting tournament at the Delhi Golf Club. Photograph: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports/ReutersKey PointsRory McIlroy, a five-time Major winner, will compete in the DP World India Championship in Delhi.McIlroy's participation marks his second consecutive appearance in the Indian tournament.Tommy Fleetwood, the reigning FedExCup champion, has also confirmed his participation in the DP Wo ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): Global star Rory McIlroy will tee it up once again at the India Championship, as Delhi Golf Club prepares to host a world-class field from October 15-18, 2026. The World Number Two and career grand slam winner thrilled the spectators gathered to witness his first-ever appearance in India last season and is now confirmed to make consecutive appearances in the highly anticipated $4,000,000 event, according to a press release. The reigning Race to Dubai champion ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 1: Stock markets closed nearly 2 per cent higher on Wednesday, with the Sensex and Nifty rallying in tandem with global peers amid hopes of de-escalation in the West Asia conflict. Starting the new fiscal year on a high note, the 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 1,186.77 points or 1.65 per cent to settle at 73,134.32. During the day, it surged 2,017.03 points or 2.80 per cent to 73,964.58. Snapping its two-day falling streak, the 50-share NSE Nifty climbed 348 points or 1.56 per cent t ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has sought to set aside the death sentence handed to her by the International Crimes Tribunal and termed the verdict "legally void" and inconsistent with international legal standards, it has been learnt. The letter dated March 30, sent through her London-based solicitors Kingsley Napley, urges Bangladeshi authorities to immediately set aside the sentence and halt any steps toward its execution. Hasina, who has been living in self-exile ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Airfares are set to get even more pricier as IndiGo has revised fuel charges on domestic and international routes for all new bookings made after 0001 hours on April 2, 2026. The move by the country's largest airline comes after the oil marketing companies (OMCs) revised aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices on Wednesday. It also comes despite the joint secretary at the civil aviation ministry Asangba Chuba Ao's remark that the government's decision on a limited hike of jet fuel price e ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) The country's largest airline IndiGo on Wednesday announced revised fuel charges ranging from Rs 275 to Rs 10,000, which will push airfares higher for many domestic and international flights amid the rise in jet fuel prices. The announcement from the country's largest airline comes on a day when the Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices were revised, and the government decided to only partially hike the price by 25 per cent for the domestic flights. From March 14 onwards, t ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): A large-scale chocolate theft in Europe recently has taken an unexpected digital turn on Wednesday, with the popular confectionery brand unveiling a "Stolen KitKat Tracker" on Wednesday, that allows customers to check whether their chocolate bar is part of the "missing batch." The update comes days after the company confirmed that a large consignment (12 tonnes) of its products had gone missing during transit. The unusual incident, already drawing global atten ...Read More >
New Delhi: Former Bangladeshi prime minister Sk Hasina, who has been in exile in India since the ouster of her government in August 2024, has sent a legal notice to Dhaka, seeking that her death sentence be set aside as "legally void". Any further proceedings against her are to be conducted in compliance with international fair trial standards, she has said. In 2025, a tribunal in Bangladesh has sentenced Hasina to death, after accusing her of being involved in the deaths of students who were ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) Fuelled by festivities and financial year closure, the transaction through the popular Unified Payments Interface (UPI) touched a record high of Rs 29.53 lakh crore and 22.64 billion in value and volume terms, respectively, in March, according to data released by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). NPCI said the value of transactions was at Rs 29.53 lakh crore in March against Rs 24.77 lakh crore in the same month a year ago, registering a 19 per cent growt ...Read More >
Image credit : ChatGPT AI Image | Why Kerala's Take on the KitKat Heist Is a Lesson in Modern Marketing What started as a bizarre chocolate theft in Europe somehow turned into global content gold, and India didn't just watch; it jumped right in. When thousands of KitKat bars mysteriously disappeared mid-transit, the internet did what it does best: turned it into a meme. But what's the real plot twist? Brands weren't just reacting; they were competing to be the funniest. And Kerala tourism? It ...Read More >
Mumbai: The stock market began the new financial year on a strong note, with the BSE Sensex rising 1,186.77 points, or 1.65 percent, to close at 73,134.32 on Wednesday. During the day, it surged as much as 2,017 points, showing strong buying interest across sectors. Wealth surge for investors The rally added nearly Rs 9.60 lakh crore to investors' wealth in a single session. The total market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies rose to Rs 4,22,01,433.48 crore (about USD 4.46 trillion), refle ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) Market investors added Rs 9.60 lakh crore to their wealth on Wednesday as hopes of war ending in the West Asia propelled a rally in stocks, driving the BSE Sensex 1,187 points higher. A sharp rally in global markets and drop in crude oil prices also lifted market sentiment after two days of decline. Beginning the new fiscal year on a buoyant note, the 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 1,186.77 points, or 1.65 per cent, to settle at 73,134.32. During the day, it surged 2,017.03 ...Read More >
New Delhi: Global star Rory McIlroy will tee it up once again at the DP World India Championship as Delhi Golf Club prepares to host a world-class field from Oct 15 to 18, 2026. Fans can now register their interest in tickets for the highly anticipated event. The World Number Two and career grand slam winner thrilled spectators during his first ever appearance in India last season. He is now confirmed to make consecutive appearances in the $4 million tournament. The reigning Race to Dubai cham ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 1 (ANI): The stock markets closed on a strong footing on the first day of the new financial year FY27, with benchmark indices witnessing a broad-based rally across sectors, even as underlying geopolitical tensions continue to keep investors cautious. The Nifty 50 index closed at 22,679.40, gaining 348 points or 1.56 per cent, while the BSE Sensex ended at 73,134.63, up by 1,186 points or 1.84 per cent. Also Read | Hapur Shocker: 7-Year-Old Boy Locked in Deep ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 1 (ANI): The stock markets closed on a strong footing on the first day of the new financial year FY27, with benchmark indices witnessing a broad-based rally across sectors, even as underlying geopolitical tensions continue to keep investors cautious. The Nifty 50 index closed at 22,679.40, gaining 348 points or 1.56 per cent, while the BSE Sensex ended at 73,134.63, up by 1,186 points or 1.84 per cent. Market participants remained optimistic during the sessi ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 1 (PTI) Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed nearly 2 per cent higher on Wednesday, in tandem with a sharp rally in global markets on hopes of a potential de-escalation in the ongoing West Asia conflict. Starting the new fiscal year on a high note, the 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 1,186.77 points or 1.65 per cent to settle at 73,134.32. During the day, it surged 2,017.03 points or 2.80 per cent to 73,964.58. The 50-share NSE Nifty climbed 348 points or 1.56 per cent to end at 22 ...Read More >
If you never intend to set foot in a bank branch and are well used to running your finances from your phone or tablet, you might consider one of the popular online-only banks next time you switch current accounts. As many as 88pc of UK adults now use online or remote banking services, according to research from Finder. In the face of a rapidly disappearing presence on the high street, it's hardly surprising that more of us are turning our backs on traditional banks and switching to new digital ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 1: More than 400,000 KitKat chocolate bars, weighing around 12 tonnes, have been stolen from a delivery truck during transit across Europe, manufacturer Nestlé confirmed. The shipment, consisting of 4,13,793 bars, went missing while being transported from a factory in central Italy to Poland. The vehicle and its cargo remain unaccounted for, with investigations ongoing in coordination with local authorities and supply chain partners. The company has stated that each stolen bar is ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): India's auto components industry is poised for structural growth as global supply chains realign, with process-led manufacturers expected to emerge as key beneficiaries, according to a report by Avendus. The report highlighted that the global automotive sector is undergoing a "structural reset," driven by electrification, cost pressures, and geopolitical shifts, which is prompting original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to rethink sourcing strategies. "Cost opt ...Read More >
Amid rising fuel prices due to the Middle East war, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu has appealed to state governments to reduce the Value Added Tax (VAT) on Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF). Sources told India Today that Naidu has reached out to state Chief Ministers, urging them to reduce the tax burden and provide relief to airlines as well as passengers. His outreach comes just before ATF prices will be revised on April 1, which will lead to a spike in airfares. "States such as Delhi hav ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Meta appears to be doubling down on subscriptions, quietly testing a new premium tier called Instagram Plus that brings a mix of privacy, control and visibility tools to everyday users of Instagram. Unlike Meta Verified, which is geared towards creators and businesses, the new offering is aimed squarely at regular users who want a little more control over how they show up and what they see on the platform. At the heart of Instagram Plus is a rethink of Stories, the app's most widely us ...Read More >
SINGAPORE: India's diesel exports to South-East Asia surged to the highest in more than seven years in March, shipping data showed, as traders pivoted supply to cover short positions and refiners cashed in on higher profits in Asia caused by the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. The surge in exports could boost spot sale margins for Indian refiners who have purchased large volumes of prompt Russian crude to replace Middle East supply disrupted by the conflict. About one million metric tonnes (7.4 ...Read More >
The vehicles, equipped with advanced technology and deployed across all 28 police districts under Dial 112, are set to ensure immediate response to distress calls, marking a major leap in rapid, technology-driven law enforcement, officials said. Backed by ₹327.70 crore investment in police vehicles over four years, Mann highlighted that modernisation of the force has not only strengthened law and order but also tightened the grip on drug traffickers. Improved security continues to boost invest ...Read More >
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