Agnipath reforms: Why Agniveers need longer service, higher retention and better career prospectsThe Agniveer scheme, initiated in 2022, is under scrutiny as discussions continue about its framework. As the government assesses input fro...
24 Aug, 2026, 10.57 PM IST
Onion prices up 59%, govt ramps up 'Kanda Express' supplies to cool marketThe Centre has begun moving onion buffer stocks from Nashik to major consumption centres through dedicated railway rakes, or ‘Kanda Express...
24 Aug, 2026, 07.48 PM IST
Before Bollywood debut, Vivek Oberoi’s father went door to door with his pictures to launch his career. Now, the actor is part of a Rs 4,000 crore movieSuresh Oberoi once played a major role in launching his son Vivek Oberoi's acting career by assisting him in landing the part in Company. V...
24 Aug, 2026, 12.53 PM IST
ET World Leaders Forum: Chhattisgarh steps up investment push as Red Corridor turns 'safe'Chhattisgarh and its Bastar region are now completely safe from Maoism, according to the chief minister. Investors are encouraged to establ...
24 Aug, 2026, 01.10 AM IST
ET World Leaders Forum: PM Modi responsive to youth, shown that people can come together to better systems, says Smriti IraniBJP national general secretary Smriti Irani said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has remained responsive to youth concerns and shown that poli...
24 Aug, 2026, 12.53 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi meets BJP’s new office-bearers, urges stronger connect with peoplePrime Minister Modi met the BJP's new national office-bearers, stressing public connection and organizational strength. The party announced...
23 Aug, 2026, 06.48 AM IST
Strikes in the Gulf changing rules behind India’s big-money betsIndia Private Equity Investment 2026: Geopolitical risks now shape private equity deal considerations in India. Investors increasingly focu...
21 Aug, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
'Most people are interested in making money': 'Mohan Bhagwat fan' Suresh Oberoi recalls 2004 BJP stint; says Modi, Shah, Yogi are 'fine' but...Suresh Oberoi spoke about his brief association with the BJP and his admiration for RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat. He explained that he eventuall...
20 Aug, 2026, 09.19 AM IST
BSNL steps up rural 4G push, expands connectivity across remote areas in Odisha, Andhra PradeshThe Indian telecom giant BSNL is on a mission to enhance connectivity in rural areas. Recently, Odisha unveiled 1,741 new 4G towers, connec...
14 Aug, 2026, 06.52 PM IST
21.55 lakh inoperative EPF accounts have average balance of around Rs 40,000: Check if your EPF money is also stuck; here's what you can doEPFO member alert: Over the past four years, inoperative Employees Provident Fund accounts have surged by eighty-four percent, with inactiv...
14 Aug, 2026, 02.44 PM IST
From discovery to purchase: How creators shape Gen Z's festive shoppingAbout 34% of Gen Z turn to social platforms for inspiration and ideas, and 28% use them to coordinate plans or gifting, per a study conduct...
13 Aug, 2026, 12.28 AM IST
India strikes gold three times as fencing haul reaches 29 in LagosIndia's fencing team achieved significant success on day three of the championship. They secured three gold, one silver, and one bronze med...
12 Aug, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
Govt says youth unemployment rate declined to 9.9% in 2025 from 10.9% in 2022India's youth unemployment rate fell to 9.9 percent in 2025 from 10.9 percent in 2022. The worker population ratio for young people increas...
10 Aug, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
Parliamentary panel flags gaps in BharatNet rollout, seeks state-wise performance auditA parliamentary panel identified gaps in the BharatNet rural broadband program's rollout. Substantial infrastructure exists, yet operationa...
09 Aug, 2026, 06.53 PM IST
Hockey India announces squad for AHF Women's Junior Asia Cup 2026Hockey India has announced the junior women's team for the 2026 Asia Cup. The squad will compete in Moqi, China, from August 30 to Septembe...
06 Aug, 2026, 05.09 PM IST
Internet subscribers cross 109 crore; 2.21 lakh Gram Panchayats made service-ready under BharatNet: GovtInternet subscribers have surpassed 109 crore, and over 2.21 lakh Gram Panchayats are now service-ready. Telephone connections also saw a s...
05 Aug, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
FMCG, Retail, Food industry must improve consumer grievance redressal system: Consumer Affairs SecyConsumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare urged FMCG, food and retail companies to improve grievance redressal as consumer complaints have ris...
04 Aug, 2026, 05.50 PM IST