Eight core infrastructure industries recorded a modest expansion in November 2025, with overall output rising 1.8% year-on-year, supported by strong growth in cement, steel, fertilisers and coal, official data released by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry showed.The combined Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI), which accounts for 40.27% of the Index of Industrial Production…
NEW DELHI: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has asked the govt to consider including distinct categories such as ‘Intersex,’ ‘Transmen,’ and ‘Transwomen’ in Census 2027.In an advisory on ensuring welfare of transgender persons issued last week, the Commission has also asked the govt to reconsider changes made to the definition of transgender persons under…
Top stocks to buy today (AI image) Top stock market recommendations: Aakash K Hindocha, Deputy Vice President – WM Research, Nuvama Professional Clients Group has recommended Varun Beverages, Max Healthcare Institute, and Page Industries as the top buy calls for May 21, 2026. He also shares his outlook on Nifty, and Bank Nifty.Index View: NiftyNifty…
NASA seems to be gearing up for one of its boldest missions yet. This isn’t just about planting a flag and snapping photos. The agency is reportedly aiming for a permanent human base on the Moon. A real, functioning settlement where astronauts could live for extended periods. The south pole of the Moon has caught…
First services production index shows double-digit growth in 14 sub-sectors in April The government on Tuesday released the first trial Index of Services Production (ISP), showing that 14 of the 19 formal services sub-sectors recorded double-digit year-on-year growth in April.The trial index, with 2024-25 as the base year, covers about 60 per cent of India’s…
NEW DELHI: As the countdown begins for the IPL 2026 mini auction, one question continues to dominate discussions among fans and franchises alike: will teams be allowed to use the Right To Match (RTM) card in Abu Dhabi?Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The auction for the 19th season of the Indian…
NEW DELHI: Union parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday accused Congress MPs of storming into Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla’s chamber and hurling abuses at him.“At least 20-25 Congress MPs entered the Lok Sabha Speaker’s chamber and abused him. I was also there. The Speaker is a very soft person, otherwise strict actions would…
SCERT Assam DElEd PET admit card 2026 out The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Assam has released the Pre-Entry Test (PET) 2026 admit card for admission to the 2-Year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.) course for the 2026-28 academic session.Candidates who have successfully submitted their application forms can now download their hall…
AriesWork feels slow, and that irritates you more than the workload itself. You want movement, decisions, replies. Not everything arrives on your timeline this week. Pushing harder won’t speed it up. Finishing what’s already open helps more than starting something new.TaurusThings feel steady, even boring. But boring is doing its job. Work doesn’t demand excitement…
The area around the weekly low of 149,000 is expected to act as a key support zone, underscoring its technical importance. (AI image) Gold and silver price prediction today: Gold and silver prices are showing sideways-to-bullish momentum, says Abhilash Koikkara, Head – Forex & Commodities, Nuvama Professional Clients Group. MCX Gold Price Outlook On the…
UPPRPB announces UP Police SI 2025 exam dates for 4543 Sub Inspector vacancies UP Police SI 2025: The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) has officially announced the written examination dates for the UP Police Sub Inspector (SI) Recruitment 2025. The recruitment drive is for a total of 4,543 vacancies, including Sub Inspector…
Europe’s space ambitions seem to be taking a bold leap forward. The Ariane 64, the most powerful version of the Ariane 6 rocket, has finally made its maiden launch. It seems like a small step, but in reality, it might be a game-changer. For years, Europe has relied on established players in space, but this…
Streamer University 2026: Valkyrae’s ‘d*mmy mommy’ classroom idea sparks curiosity ahead of Kai Cenat event (Image via Getty) YouTube streamer Rachell “Valkyrae” has revealed how she plans to approach her role as a professor at Kai Cenat’s Streamer University 2026. Speaking on the latest episode of the Wine About It podcast, Valkyrae discussed the class…
ISSF World Cup Munich: Esha Singh breaks world record, bags 25 m pistol gold (photo/ANI) PUNE: Esha Singh shot a dream final as she clinched gold in the women’s 25m pistol event with world records at the ISSF Munich World Cup on Wednesday. Hyderabad’s Esha shot 43 in the final, one more than the previous…
After months of speculation around his personal life, Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal has finally spoken about life after his divorce from actor-dancer Dhanashree Verma, which was finalised in March last year. In a recent interview, Chahal made it clear that he has moved on and is currently not in a relationship.Addressing rumours linking him to…
TOI Correspondent from London: The UK police are providing security to former Bombay high court judge Gautam Patel and his family in London after they have faced threats and attacks.The daughter of Patel, a British citizen, received a death threat letter at her London home on June 5, just weeks after a physical assault. On…
Guru Pushya Yoga oor Guru Pushyamrit Yoga is taking pace today, June 18, 2026. This is one of the most auspicious yoga that falls in the month of Jyeshtha. According to astrology, Guru Pushya Yoga is a unique yoga that occurs when Pushya Nakshatra coincides with Thursday. This is believed to bring prosperity, wisdom, knowledge…
Donald Trump has announced what is being termed ‘gold card’ – an expedited visa that will grant US residency to immigrants in ‘record time’. The Trump administration has also launched a website accepting applications for the $1 million gold card. During the announcement, Trump told reporters that the company will be happy with the new…
Tarot card of the year: The Emperor In 2026, the Emperor will assist you in constructing a life that is both stable and powerful. You will have the confidence to control your work, home and personal choices. You will find it easier to make your own rules as the uncertainty starts to disappear. The others…
Yale College will consolidate two key non-competitive financial aid programs for undergraduates—the International Study Award and the Summer Experience Award—into a single Summer Experience Grant starting in summer 2027, according to an announcement from Yale College Dean Pericles Lewis, as reported by Yale Daily News. The decision affects students receiving financial aid who seek support…
