8th Pay Commission news: As the central government has begun consultations with key stakeholders, including the Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Home Affairs, Department of Personnel and Training, and state governments, as part of the process to constitute the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) to revise pay structures for nearly 50 lakh central government employees […]
British cars could cost less as UK-India FTA signed but what’s the catch?
Luxury car buyers in India might have a reason to celebrate. India and the United Kingdom have officially signed a Free Trade Agreement that promises to bring down import duties on premium British cars – but only to a certain extent. This means that only select models and only in limited numbers, will qualify for […]
WCL 2025: Mr 360 has still got it! AB de Villiers smashes 41-ball century vs England Champions | Cricket News
AB de Villiers scored an unbeaten century for South Africa Champions against England Champions in World Championship of Legends. (Image: X) In a throwback to his glory days, AB de Villiers rolled back the years with a blistering century, reminding the cricketing world why he was once considered one of the most feared batters in […]
India-UK trade deal: From 99% duty-free access to benefits for Indian professionals – Here’s the FTA in 10 big numbers
Key labour-intensive sectors—marine, textiles, chemicals, base metals—will now enjoy zero duties, down from rates as high as 20%. (AI image) India-UK trade deal: The India-UK trade deal is being seen as a historic milestone in the trade relations between the two countries. The most significant number that jumps out is – 99% of India’s exports […]
India ranks 10th in global book publishing with 90,000 titles a year: Who are the top 9?
Books remain fundamental to how societies share knowledge and preserve culture, offering windows into literature, history, science, and countless other fields. Certain countries have emerged as publishing powerhouses, maintaining vast industries that serve millions of readers while nurturing deep literary traditions.Latest data from the World Population Review places India 10th globally for annual book production, […]
Rajinikanth’s ‘Coolie’ takes a thunderous start of over Rs 1 crore in USA advance bookings, sets stage for epic August 14 clash with Hrithik Roshan and NTR Jr’s War 2 |
Rajinikanth’s ‘Coolie’, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, has ignited advance bookings, selling over 4,570 tickets on day one. Featuring a pan-Indian cast including Aamir Khan and Nagarjuna, the film is set for an August 14th release, clashing with ‘War 2’. Despite competition for screens, ‘Coolie’ anticipates strong demand, potentially matching ‘Jailer’s’ success, fueled by Rajinikanth’s mass […]
Gold price prediction today: Where is gold rate headed in the near-term & will silver outperform the yellow metal? Here’s the outlook
Gold price prediction: Gold prices may see further consolidative moves trading in a tight range in near term. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices will continue to be influenced by global economic outcomes in the shadow of US President Donald Trump’s looming August 1, 2025 reciprocal tariff deadline. What should gold and silver […]
Ultraviolette pushes free update to F77 electric motorcycle: What’s new
Ultraviolette has updated its F77 electric motorcycle but there’s a catch! The update comes not by changing any hardware, but purely through software. The Bengaluru-based startup has rolled out a performance update called the Gen3 Powertrain Firmware. Interestingly, it’s completely free for all existing F77 owners.At the heart of this new update is a feature […]
Battle of styles, battle for survival: Shubman Gill and Ben Stokes brace for Manchester showdown | Cricket News
Shubman Gill, Ben Stokes (Sahil Malhotra/TimesofIndia.com) TimesofIndia.com in Manchester: Three Tests, six innings, and the series has already seen monumental efforts by both captains. If it was Shubman Gill with the bat at Edgbaston, it was Ben Stokes with his long spells at Lord’s, helping their respective teams to Test wins. Two individuals in the […]
Chess | FIDE Women’s World Cup: India stars Koneru Humpy, Divya Deshmukh hold firm with semifinal first-game draws | Chess News
Koneru Humpy in action vs GM Lei Tingjie at FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025 (Image via X/@ChessbaseIndia) Grandmaster Koneru Humpy and 19-year-old Divya Deshmukh put up strong performances to hold their Chinese opponents to draws in the first game of the FIDE Women’s World Cup semifinals on Tuesday. Humpy, playing with the black pieces, held […]