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JODHPUR: Calling the state’s existing reservation policy for transgenders “mere facade and an eyewash”, Rajasthan HC on Monday directed the govt to grant an additional 3% weightage in marks to transgender candidates applying for jobs and admissions to educational institutes. HC also made scathing remarks on the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill 2026,…
Hanuman Jayanti is the major Hindu festival, which is devoted to Lord Hanuman. This day marks the birth anniversary of Lord Hanuman. He was born on Purnima tithi (15th day) of shukla paksha in the month of Chaitra. This day is celebrated with great pomp and show across the country and devotees seek the blessings…
Higher education is a transformative experience. Not only is there the opportunity to earn a qualification, master a new skill and gain access to much-admired profession, there is the advantage of learning in an entirely new environment, experiencing new cultures and making friends that become family. A university experience offers a life beyond the one…
The United States’ reported strike on Isfahan has brought renewed focus to one of Iran’s most sensitive strategic hubs. While Iran has not specified the extent of damage, a media report suggests that American forces used 2,000-pound bunker-buster bombs to strike a large ammunition depot in Isfahan.Donald Trump shared a video on social media showing…
India’s petrol shipments dropped significantly in March, declining 33% to 8.31 million barrels. (AI image) US-Iran war impact: India’s diesel exports have climbed by 20% in March amid the ongoing Middle East conflict. The widening gap between crude oil prices and refined diesel prices have led India to ramp up diesel exports by about 20%…
NEW DELHI: Domestic urea manufacturing has been hit due to the West Asia crisis, with production falling to 18 lakh tonnes this month from the earlier average of 24 lakh tonnes. But the output is set to increase with greater availability of LNG, procured through “spot buying” every fortnight, officials have said.The govt has maintained…
‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’ continues its record-breaking run on day 13, surpassing the lifetime India net of ‘Dhurandhar Part 1’ in just 11 days. With a domestic net of Rs. 873.99 crore and a worldwide gross nearing Rs. 1,400 crore, the Ranveer Singh starrer is successfully defying the IPL 2026 season craze. Directed by Aditya…
Bhumi Pednekar began her career as a casting assistant at Yash Raj Films before making her acting debut with ‘Dum Laga Ke Haisha’ in 2015. Over the years, she has carved a niche for herself with diverse roles and strong performances. The actress has now opened up about her evolving priorities, revealing that she now…
Historically, companies maintained a sizeable bench by hiring in anticipation of future projects. (AI image) Indian IT sector majors – Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Wipro, Infosys, HCL Tech, and Tech Mahindra – have seen their bench strength drop by 25% in the last two years. Bench strength acts as a traditional reserve workforce with an…
Ricky Ponting and Matthew Hayden (Video grab) NEW CHANDIGARH: There is a particular sound that has come to define the IPL evening these days — not the applause of a boundary, but the thud of a ball disappearing several rows back, followed by a collective murmur that asks: How far did that go?In this version…
