Liz Kendall has defended the government’s welfare U-turn saying: “Sometimes there is strength in listening.” The embattled work and pensions secretary said “positive changes” have come about as a result of crisis talks with senior Labour backbenchers, who were poised to vote against planned cuts to disability benefits next week. Politics latest: Welfare changes ‘could…
NEW DELHI: India can boost employment in labour-intensive sectors by over 13% by 2030 through targeted investment in formal skilling, according to a paper by the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER). The study argues for a multi-pronged policy push to improve workforce quality and bridge the country’s employment gap.The paper, titled ‘The Landscape…
Software developer jobs shrink by over 70% in the US The software development career path, long considered one of the most reliable gateways into the American workforce, is now facing a severe downturn. According to new data from Revelio Labs, a workforce intelligence company, job postings for software developers in the U.S. fell by over…
Mohammed Siraj of India (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif has expressed criticism of Mohammed Siraj‘s bowling performance following India’s five-wicket loss to England in the first Test at Leeds.The Headingley pitch offered little assistance to bowlers, yet Jasprit Bumrah managed to secure a five-wicket haul in the first innings. Prasidh…
NEW DELHI: Kolkata Police on Thursday said that the prime accused Manujit Mishra in the rape of an law student inside college premises was former president of the college’s Trinamool Congress Chhatra Parishad unit and the organisational secretary of the south Kolkata wing of the TMC’s student body.Photographs of the key accused available in the…
This is an AI-generated image, used for representational purposes only. India’s thermal coal imports from Russia surged 52 per cent in May 2025 over April, touching a two-year high of 1.3 million metric tonnes. This marks the first time since June 2023 that Russian monthly shipments to India crossed the 1-million-tonne mark, business daily Kommersant…
ICAI CA Final results 2025: Early July declaration expected before campus placement registrations. (AI Image) ICAI CA Final results 2025: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) is expected to declare the CA Final results for the May 2025 session in early July. Although the official date has yet to be confirmed, former Central…
Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The anticipation surrounding an India-Pakistan match is unlike any other in cricket — a sentiment echoed by fans and players alike, thanks to the intense and historic rivalry between the two nations. India captain Rohit Sharma, who has featured in numerous such high-stakes contests,…
A video capturing a massive crowd on a weekend trek to Harihar Fort, considered one of India’s most dangerous hiking trails, has gone viral on social media, sparking discussions over safety and regulation. The Harihar fort is located in the Nashik district of Maharashtra and is known for its unique rock-cut staircase and steep steps…
Shares of Adani Power climbed nearly 14% this week to hit Rs 605 on the BSE on Friday, riding on robust trading volumes and a strong technical setup.The stock rose 4.7% in intraday trade before settling at Rs 584.35, up 1.08%. As of 10:50 a.m., the total traded quantity stood at 6.96 lakh shares, with…
