While global attention remains fixed on the Strait of Hormuz, a quieter but strategically consequential development is unfolding in the Western Pacific. The United States, the Philippines, Australia, Japan, and several other partners recently conducted the large-scale Balikatan military exercise in the Philippines, while China launched counter-exercises on the Pacific side of the archipelago. These…
Western Railway Apprentice 2025–26 (File: Photo) The Western Railway has released a centralized notification inviting online applications for engagement of Act Apprentices for the year 2025–26. Under Notification No. RRC/WR/04/2025 Apprentice dated February 18, 2026, a total of 5,349 training slots have been announced across various Divisions and Workshops under the jurisdiction of Western Railway….
Dhurandhar actor Vivek Sinha recently spoke about the overwhelming response to his performance, his unconventional journey, and the life lessons that shaped him. From going viral for his intense role to receiving love—even from across the border—the actor didn’t hold back. Dhurandhar actor Vivek Sinha recently spoke about the overwhelming response to his performance, his…
UPPSC LT Grade Teacher exam 2025: The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) is conducting the LT Grade Teacher recruitment examination 2025 across multiple centres in Gorakhpur today, December 21, 2025. The examination is being held in two daily shifts, and candidates appearing for the paper have been advised to strictly follow the reporting and…
Planning a bank visit this week? You might want to check your city’s bank holiday list first! Bank holidays in India often vary from state to state, depending on the event, occasion and regional festivals. With no single uniform calendar followed across the country, your bank trip might be wasted in case the day turns…
Most people think fruit belongs outside. In soil. In sun. Somewhere you visit, not somewhere you live. That is why the idea of a lemon plant growing indoors still sounds strange. But the Meyer lemon is different. It has been grown in pots for decades, long before houseplants became trendy. It does not need a…
The Reserve Bank on Thursday injected Rs 50,000 crore liquidity through Open Market Operation (OMO) purchases of government securities.Against the notified amount of Rs 50,000 crore, the total amount offered is Rs 1,11,615 crore, the RBI said in a statement.Earlier this month, the Reserve Bank announced OMO purchases of government securities of Rs 1,00,000 crore…
MPESB has published the final results for the Subedar (Stenographer) and Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Recruitment 2026 on its official portal. Candidates can access their results by logging in with their registration credentials. Those who have qualified in the final merit list will advance to document verification and medical fitness tests before the recruitment process is…
Australia’s Marnus Labuschagne, left, and Travis Head, left, right, on day four of the second cricket test match between South Africa and Australia, in Gqeberha, South Africa. AP/PTI Australia are under pressure in the second Test against South Africa, with former batter Simon Katich warning that several players could be fighting to save their places…
NEW DELHI: The newly approved Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 5.0 could benefit nearly 1.1 crore MSME accounts by providing additional credit support to businesses affected by the ongoing West Asia conflict, according to a report by the State Bank of India (SBI).The Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved ECLGS 5.0 to offer extra working…