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NEW DELHI: Industrial production grew 6.7% in Sept as against 6.1% expansion recorded a year ago, on account of strong manufacturing and electricity output.Sequentially, however, industrial production witnessed deceleration from a downward revised figure of 7.8% in Aug, official data released Wednesday showed. During April-Sept, the index of industrial production (IIP) grew 6.8%, compared with … Read more
Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina (Image: REUTERS) Elena Rybakina has added another milestone to an outstanding 2026 season, securing the year-end world No. 1 ranking for the first time in her career after defeating compatriot Yulia Putintseva in the second round of the Pan Pacific Open on Thursday.The Kazakh eased past Putintseva 6-2, 6-3 at the WTA … Read more
Who is Annu Kataria? Haryana woman from Jind secures 95th rank in HCS on her second attempt. (Photo: SM) Success in competitive examinations rarely follows a straight path. For Annu Kataria, who hails from Kharkaramji village in Haryana’s Jind district, the journey to becoming a Haryana Civil Services (HCS) officer involved repeated setbacks, continued preparation … Read more
Ayushmaan Sethi, son of Archana Puran Singh and Parmeet Sethi, is now engaged to Samiksha Shetty. The couple announced the happy news on social media on Thursday with a joint post featuring glimpses of the dreamy proposal. The pictures capture the very moment Ayushmaan asked the big question, with the two standing on a cliff … Read more
Halloween traditions derive from historical beliefs surrounding death and the afterlife. Carved pumpkins originated from the Irish tale of Stingy Jack, symbolizing protection from spirits. Candles lit in windows guide souls home, reflecting ancient customs of remembrance and protection. The ghost figure in white sheets represents the unresolved matters of the departed. These symbols collectively … Read more
File photo: A salesman picks a bottle of Black & White blended Scotch whisky, a brand of Diageo’s United Spirits Ltd, from a shelf at a liquor store in Bengaluru, India, January 20, 2026. BENGALURU: Diageo-controlled United Spirits reported a 7.8% decline in net profit to Rs 428 crore in the Sept quarter from Rs … Read more
BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is considering increasing the number of teams in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) from next year to provide more opportunities for women cricketers.BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said the board will discuss the expansion after many players missed out … Read more
Maharashtra SSC, HSC time table 2027 expected soon The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) is expected to release the time table for the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) Class 10 and Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) Class 12 board examinations 2027 soon.According to the tentative schedule, the HSC written examinations will be … Read more
Filmmaker Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari opened up in an emotional Instagram post after the Los Angeles premiere of ‘Ramayana: Rise of a Legend’, helmed by her husband, Nitesh Tiwari. A special screening took place on October 27 at the David Geffen Theater, part of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, just ahead of the film’s global … Read more
Maintaining inner peace is crucial for emotional health, especially in a world full of distractions. Establishing healthy boundaries allows for tranquility while avoiding the creation of emotional barriers. Recognizing emotions and reflecting on personal relationships can reveal energy drainers. A simple act of sharing with someone can nurture connections. This October 29, focus on defining … Read more