The NHRC heard 86 cases of alleged bonded labour in Haryana’s brick kilns. Chairperson Justice V Ramasubramanian criticised officials for improper record examination and urged them to follow SOPs and launch a helpline to track such incidents. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India, heard 86 cases online of alleged bonded labour in brick kilns … Read more
PM Narendra Modi had a nostalgic moment with Steve Waugh at the MCG, gifting him a two-decade-old photo. Along with PM Anthony Albanese, he launched the India-Australia Sports Collaboration Roadmap to deepen ties in sports and coaching. Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a nostalgic moment with former Australia captain Steve Waugh during his visit to … Read more
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha became a FIFA World Cup 2026 sensation after inspiring his nation to the knockout rounds. Honouring his heroics, Spanish researcher Jesus Ortea named a newly discovered marine mollusk, Aldisa vozinhai, after the 40-year-old veteran. Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, aka Josimar Dias, has become an overnight sensation with his heroic performances at … Read more
The BJP has announced Ashutosh Tiwari as its candidate for the Datia Assembly bypoll, replacing veteran leader Narottam Mishra. The by-election is being held after Congress MLA Rajendra Bharti’s disqualification. Polling is on July 30. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday announced Ashutosh Tiwari as its candidate for the upcoming Datia Assembly bypoll in … Read more
The Department of Commerce reviewed the Andhra Pradesh FCV Tobacco Marketing Season, meeting stakeholders to discuss faster procurement, export facilitation, grower interests, and structural reforms like restructuring the Tobacco Board and digital initiatives. The Department of Commerce conducted a comprehensive review of the ongoing Andhra Pradesh Flue Cured Virginia (FCV) Tobacco Marketing Season 2025-26, according … Read more
Sixteen councillors from the Indraprastha Vikas Party, a breakaway faction of AAP, have joined the BJP in Delhi. The switch, including party founder Mukesh Goel, comes ahead of crucial elections for the MCD standing committee later this month. Sixteen councillors from Indraprastha Vikas Party, a breakaway party from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), on Friday … Read more
The National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited has announced a recruitment drive for 224 technical, operational, and administrative posts for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor. The vacancies include roles like Junior Engineer and Station Manager, with a selection process involving a CBT, document verification, and a medical exam. The National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited … Read more
India’s life insurance sector saw a 16.6% YoY growth in new business premiums (NBP) in Q1FY27, reaching Rs 1.09 lakh crore. The surge was led by private insurers, who increased their market share to nearly 40%, says a CareEdge report. Strong Start to FY27 India’s life insurance industry started FY27 on a strong note, with … Read more
The airline reported better-than-expected second-quarter results despite higher fuel prices and provided a forecast that surpassed estimates. Delta’s revenue came in at $19.76 billion, while adjusted earnings per share were $1.56. Fuel expense in the second quarter rose 77% to $4.41 billion. For the third quarter, the company guided EPS in the range of $2.00 … Read more
The MHA has issued fresh directions to all states, UTs, and central ministries, reiterating rules for the National Anthem and National Song. The ministry has called for strict compliance, clarifying the order of performance and pronunciation. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued fresh directions to all state governments, Union Territory (UT) administrations and … Read more