Education takes centre stage in TVK‘s maiden budget; ₹44,527 Crore allocated for school sector
Chennai, Aug 5 (IANS) Education emerged as a major focus of the Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay-led TVK government’s maiden Budget for 2026-27, with Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson on Wednesday allocating ₹44,527 crore for the school education sector and…
PCB warns players of ban for participating in unsanctioned cricket events
Lahore, Aug 5 (IANS) Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has warned former Pakistan cricketers against participating in unsanctioned overseas tournaments, announcing a series of disciplinary measures for those found to have featured in the ongoing 20th Asian…
Education takes centre stage in TVK‘s maiden budget; ₹44,527 Crore allocated for school sector
Chennai, Aug 5 (IANS) Education emerged as a major focus of the Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay-led TVK government’s maiden Budget for 2026-27, with Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson on Wednesday allocating ₹44,527 crore for the school education sector and…
RBI targets rollout of polymer currency notes by FY28: Governor Malhotra
Mumbai, Aug 5 (IANS) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday said the central bank is targeting the introduction of polymer currency notes by FY28 with field trials currently underway to assess their performance before a broader…
Injury blow for Australia as Neser ruled out of Bangladesh Tests with calf strain
Brisbane, Aug 5 (IANS) Australia’s fast-bowling reserves have taken a hit ahead of the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh, with veteran seam-bowling all-rounder Michael Neser ruled out after sustaining a right calf strain during a training…
Amitabh Bachchan discovers Gen Z term ‘Biwi Paglu’ on KBC, says ‘Live like this and you’ll survive’
Mumbai, August 5 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who is known for keeping up with modern-day lingo, discovered a new Gen Z term, “Biwi Paglu”, during the shoot of the upcoming season of quiz based reality show, “Kaun Banega…
National Green Tribunal orders strict action over forest land encroachment by Jaipur Ropeway Project
Jaipur, Aug 5 (IANS) The National Green Tribunal (NGT), Central Zone Bench, Bhopal, has issued stringent directions in connection with alleged illegal commercial activities and encroachment on forest land linked to the Jaipur ropeway project, said…
RBI’s balanced policy stance to bolster growth, investment sentiment: PHDCCI
New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India’s decision to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent reflects a balanced approach to managing inflation risks while supporting economic growth amid global uncertainties, industry body…
‘6-fer against Pakistan felt extremely special,’ says WI spinner Warrican
Port of Spain, Aug 5 (IANS) West Indies left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican said picking a six-wicket haul against Pakistan in the ongoing game at the Queen’s Park Ova; as ‘extremely special,’ adding that stepping up to carry the bowling workload in the…
RS Chairman warns against displaying placards, trooping into well; House adjourned till 2 pm
New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) As the Rajya Sabha resumed proceedings on Wednesday after a brief adjournment following the Opposition’s protest, Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan made two clear observations at the outset. He told members that no one is allowed…