Representational file photo As the Uttarakhand Board of School Education (UBSE) prepares to declare the Class 10 and Class 12 results on April 25, a look at the past three years shows a steady improvement in student performance across both levels.In 2025, Class 10 students recorded a pass percentage of 90.77 per cent, with 99,725…
Neeraj Chopra (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The Diamond League athletics meet in Doha has been postponed by six weeks due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with organisers prioritising safety amid regional tensions. The event, which was originally scheduled for May 8, will now take place on June 19. The decision comes even…
NEW DELHI: The conflict in West Asia, along with disruption in supply chains and higher oil prices may result in India’s growth being hit by 15-40 basis points (bps) next financial year (2026-27), with inflation too expected to accelerate if the tension persists for a few more weeks, economists said.Rajani Sinha, chief economist, CARE Ratings…
The government on Wednesday dismissed reports suggesting a change in LPG refill booking timelines, stating that the information being shared is incorrect and misleading. The Centre reaffirmed that the existing timelines “remain unchanged and continue to” function under the current time limit.The ministry of petroleum & natural gas clarified that reports circulating on social media…
JEE Main 2026 session 2 result, answer key: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the schedule for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 Session 2 answer key and result. According to the latest update shared on X (formerly Twitter), the agency has shared the post-examination timeline for candidates.According to the announcement, the JEE…
NEW DELHI: Pakistan have named a 16-member squad for their upcoming Test series against Bangladesh. Captain Shan Masood will lead a revamped side in the ongoing ICC World Test Championship cycle.Pakistan currently sit fifth on the WTC table with a 50 percent points tally and will look to climb higher against Bangladesh, who are placed…
New Delhi: In a major change in policy, govt has increased the time allowed for construction of 6-10 km-long bridges across rivers such as Ganga and Brahmaputra to six years and for 2.5-6 km-long bridges on Mahanadi and Godavari to five years. The timelines have been revised from the current 24-30 months.Similarly, the construction period…
Virat Kohli (Imag credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli continues to rewrite IPL history, adding yet another milestone during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s clash against Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026. The star batter became the first player in the league’s history to smash 800 fours, further cementing his legacy as one of the greatest batters in…
MUMBAI: Credit growth continued to outpace deposit mobilisation for Punjab National Bank, Union Bank of India and IDFC FIRST Bank at the end of the March quarter, reflecting sustained loan demand in a tight liquidity environment.Punjab National Bank reported global advances of Rs 12,61,420 crore as of March 31, 2026, up nearly 13% year-onyear, while…
Aam Aadmi Party MP Raghav Chadha recently proposed a set of reforms aimed at easing financial pressures on ordinary citizens, highlighting tax, pension, and banking issues in a speech in Parliament. Chadha focused on three key reforms: optional joint filing of income tax returns for married couples, restoring full income tax exemption on disability pensions…
