India’s strategic oil reserves can cover approximately 9.5 days of supply during disruptions, with current reserves at two-thirds capacity. This announcement comes amid rising global crude oil prices due to the Middle East conflict. The nation, heavily reliant on imports, is diversifying its crude sourcing to mitigate supply risks.
‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’ continues its historic dominance at the box office, amassing a staggering Rs. 844.76 crore in worldwide gross collections. This global haul is fueled by a robust Rs. 619.76 crore from the domestic Indian market and a powerful Rs. 225.00 crore from overseas territories. Currently, the high-octane sequel has already secured a
In 1979, Jadav Payeng began planting trees on a barren sandbar in Assam, transforming it into Molai Forest. His decades of patient work, driven by the sight of dying animals, created a thriving ecosystem. This remarkable conservation story highlights the power of individual action and consistent stewardship in environmental restoration.
The Supreme Court ruled that individuals converting from Hinduism, Sikhism, or Buddhism to other religions lose their Scheduled Caste status. The top court upheld an Andhra Pradesh High Court order, stating that professing a different faith, like Christianity, disqualifies one from SC benefits and protections under the SC/ST Act. This bar is absolute, regardless of
Canon India Marks a Milestone of 10 Consecutive Years with No.1 Market Share in the Overall Laser Copier Based MFP Segment TheWire.in
A CAG report revealed significant cost overruns and procedural lapses in renovating Arvind Kejriwal’s former residence, escalating from ₹8.6 crore to ₹33.6 crore. The audit highlighted inflated costs for luxury additions, restricted bidding, and work awarded without fresh tenders. A separate staff block project also faced fund diversion and incompletion.
The manufacturing sector was hit the hardest, with its PMI dropping to a four-and-a-half-year low of 53.8 from 56.9. Heightened uncertainty and volatility linked to the Middle East conflict weighed on sentiment.
A bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Ujjal Bhuyan and N Kotiswar Singh, while delivering its verdict, observed that the Annual Confidential Reports (ACRs) of women officers were often assessed casually, undermining their chances of securing PC. “ACRs of appellants were written with presumption that they will not undergo career progression.
