NIC recruitment 2026: Applications open for 243 Scientist B posts The Government of India’s National Informatics Centre (NIC), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, has invited applications for the post of Scientist-B through direct recruitment. A total of 243 vacancies have been announced across Computer Science, Electronics, and emerging domains like Data Science…
MUMBAI: Corporate India is stepping up investments in the country’s sports ecosystem, with capital flowing into infrastructure, leagues and athlete development, as the sector emerges as a high-growth business opportunity backed by rising returns and policy support.Industry experts say the trend has accelerated over the past few years, with both govt spending and private participation…
CBSE cracks down on exam paper leaks, unauthorised fees in Class 10 process The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released two important circulars reinforcing examination integrity and student protection norms ahead of ongoing and upcoming board processes. In the first directive, the Board has imposed a strict prohibition on the distribution or mishandling…
As the Middle East crisis escalates, crude oil prices could surge to $150 or $200 a barrel if the near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz continues over the next six to eight weeks. The disruption is a result of the ongoing war involving the US, Israel, and Iran, which has already prompted Persian Gulf producers…
March 2026 saw multiple launches, facelifts and line-up revisions across segments in the Indian automotive market. Key introductions included updated midsize SUVs such as the Skoda Kushaq and Renault Duster, while models like the Hyundai Exter and Verna received mid-cycle updates. Manufacturers also revised variant offerings, with changes made to the Kia Sonet and Tata…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: A growing chorus of former cricketers is calling for teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to be fast-tracked into India’s T20 setup after his latest IPL heroics, even as voices of caution warn against rushing his rise.The 15-year-old lit up the Indian Premier League with a stunning 52 off 17…
Bihar Vidhan Parishad PA, DEO, LDC, and Stenographer posts 2026: The Bihar Vidhan Parishad (BVP) has released the admit cards for the recruitment examination of Personal Assistant (PA), Data Entry Operator (DEO), and Lower Division Clerk (LDC), and Stenographer posts. Candidates who have registered for the recruitment drive can now download their hall tickets from…
MUMBAI: A year that started with volatility with the US President Donald Trump’s liberation day announcement that left global investors jittery, ended with even more volatility due to the war in West Asia, also started by the US President.After a record rally in terms of investor wealth in the domestic market, they are back exactly…
The cost of using the FASTag annual pass is set to go up from April 1, 2026, as the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) revises its pricing. The prepaid toll plan, which was introduced last year to simplify highway travel, will now cost Rs 3,075 annually, up by Rs 75 from its earlier price…
The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB) has released the provisional answer key for the HSC Science stream examinations conducted in February/March 2026. The answer keys cover major subjects including Mathematics (050), Chemistry (052), Physics (054), and Biology (056), and are available for Question Paper Set numbers 1 to 20. Students from Gujarati,…
