These decisions were taken in a Cabinet meeting held here under the chairmanship of Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann. CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Cabinet on Saturday gave the nod to a roadmap for dismantling the decades-old contractual employment system and also pave the way for the regularisation of more than 65,000 workers across 51 government departments.In…
The Centre’s decision to exempt all customs duties on cotton imports for five months till October 30 is expected to improve cotton availability, reduce input costs and strengthen the competitiveness of India’s textile sector, the Textile Ministry said on Saturday, PTI reported.Industry bodies welcomed the move, describing it as timely relief for the textile and…
Mangaluru: The National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK) Surathkal has signed a bipartite memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and a tripartite MoU with NSDC and EdTech company USDC, to launch and expand online postgraduate and certification programmes.The MoUs were signed by B Ravi, director, NITK Surathkal; Mahima Singh, representing…
European football’s biggest night has arrived as Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain prepare to battle for the UEFA Champions League crown in Budapest. Arsenal are seeking their first-ever Champions League title and their first appearance in the final since 2006. PSG, meanwhile, are aiming to defend the trophy they won in emphatic fashion last season. Both…
Former Meta techie Hemant Pandey says returning to India after eight years in the US was the best decision. Hemant Pandey, the former Meta techie who decided to return to India after living in the US for eight years, reflected on his life decision and said both he and his wife are happier in India…
NEW DELHI: India’s digital health mission has crossed a major milestone with more than 90 crore Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts (ABHAs) now created across the country, reflecting the rapid expansion of a nationwide digital health ecosystem that aims to make medical records accessible with a click.The National Health Authority (NHA) on Saturday announced that the…
Justin Fletcher, the Shaun the Sheep star and popular English television presenter, has reportedly found “the one” while working on set. The 55-year-old has moved in with Samantha Dorrance, his co-star who is 21 years younger than him. The pair worked together on the children’s show CBeebies, where Dorrance played his best friend, Tootsie. Justin…
Rajasthan Royals’ Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (AP Photo/Ashwini Bhatia) Kagiso Rabada believes Rajasthan Royals teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s remarkable IPL 2026 campaign has been built on fearless cricket, quick reflexes and an ability to read bowlers earlier than most players his age.The Gujarat Titans pacer showered praise on the 15-year-old after Qualifier 2 on Friday, where Sooryavanshi’s stunning…
The All India Motor & Goods Transport Association (AIMGTA) has urged the Centre to reduce petrol and diesel prices, arguing that a sharp decline in international crude oil prices should be passed on to consumers and the transport sector, reported PTI.In a representation to the government, the association said global crude oil prices have fallen…
