India’s formal job market diversifies beyond traditional sectors: Report
New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) Hiring across India’s formal economy is diversifying beyond traditional white‑collar sectors such as technology, with consumer‑facing and service industries driving some of the strongest recent gains, a report said on Tuesday.…
From Rajagopal to Kurian, BJP’s Kerala formula faces another test
New Delhi/Kochi June 23 (IANS) With Union Minister George Kurian resigning after the BJP decided not to renew his Rajya Sabha term, attention has shifted to whether Kerala will get a new representative in the PM Narendra Modi-led Union Council of…
India-UK FTA to benefit farmers, fishermen, MSMEs: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday that the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) is a truly people-centric pact that will benefit Indian farmers, businesses, artisans, and people…
Olivia Cooke reveals why she finds ‘genius’ Steven Spielberg ‘intimidating’
Los Angeles, June 23 (IANS) Actress Olivia Cooke was “intimidated” by the “genius” of Steven Spielberg when she worked in the 2018 film “Ready Player One”. The 32-year-old actress said she was fascinated by the speed in which he…
Gujarat leaders pay tribute to Shyama Prasad Mukherjee on death anniversary
Gandhinagar, June 23 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi and BJP state president Jagdish Vishwakarma paid tributes to Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee on his death anniversary on Tuesday, remembering the…
Lucknow fire tragedy: SIT team begins probe, visits spot where deadly blaze killed 18
New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) The two-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) set up to investigate the devastating fire at a commercial building in Lucknow’s Aliganj area, reached the spot on Tuesday and began its investigation into the incident that…
Bihar encounter case: JD-U, BJP assure fair probe, say ‘no injustice will be done’ to Bharat Tiwari
New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) Bihar’s ruling Janata Dal-United (JD-U) and the BJP on Tuesday asserted that no injustice would be done to anyone in the Bharat Tiwari encounter case and reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring a fair and transparent…
Effectiveness of talks depends on full commitment to agreed obligations: Iranian President on Iran-US negotiations
Tehran, June 23 (IANS) Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Tuesday that the success of ongoing negotiations with the US depends on full commitment to the agreed obligations and their precise implementation. He stressed that the statements made…
Mrunal Thakur’s heart is full of joy as she watches her dream come true
Mumbai, June 23 (IANS) Actress Mrunal Thakur has shared an emotional note expressing her happiness and pride as she witnessed a special milestone come to life. Taking to Instagram, the ‘Jersey’ actress celebrated a special milestone in her brother Mandar…
Jodhpur C-section complications: Use of 25 medicines suspended, AIIMS to probe
Jaipur, June 23 (IANS) Health authorities have suspended the use of 25 medicines and injections, including IV drips administered during Caesarean deliveries at Paota District Hospital in Jodhpur, after eight women developed serious complications…