New Delhi: In a major bureaucratic exercise, Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) on Saturday empanelled 41 IAS officers for appointment as secretaries or on equivalent-level posts, and another 28 IAS officers for additional secretary or equivalent-level positions.According to the list, 21 IAS officers from the 1990, 1991, 1993 and 1995 batches have been empanelled…
Sergio Gor (File photo) India’s role in the global semiconductor supply chain is “essential” as other countries in the neighbourhood seek to dominate legacy chip production, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said on Saturday at the inauguration of Micron Technology’s semiconductor facility in Sanand, Gujarat.Speaking at the event where Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated…
Auqib Nabi’s family members watch Ranji Trophy final (TOI Photo) BARAMULLA: Some 40 km west of Uri, close to the Line of Control, sits Sheeri village. Along the Jhelum Valley road, north west of Srinagar. There, a narrow lane off the main road takes you to the home of cricketer Auqib Nabi Dar. It is…
Suniel Shetty is a very supportive and protective father and that’s evident every time he talks about his kids Ahan Shetty, Athiya Shetty and son-in-law KL Rahul. Suniel announced during the release of Ahan’s film ‘Border 2’ that he will not watch it, till it crosses Rs 500 crore at the box office. The actor…
NEW DELHI: Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday said nutrition goes beyond food and plays a foundational role in nation-building.Speaking at the inauguration of a ‘Morning Nutrition Programme’ organised by NGO Akshaya Patra Foundation, she said the initiative will provide children with energy and nourishment at the start of the day.“The smiling faces of…
Greg Abel, Warren Buffett’s chosen successor at Berkshire Hathaway, has issued his first annual letter to shareholders after taking over as chief executive in January, outlining his leadership approach while reaffirming continuity at the conglomerate, AP reported.The letter comes as Berkshire recorded a $4.5 billion write-down related to the value of its investments in Kraft…
Openers Fakhar Zaman and Sahibzada Farhan put Pakistan in control with a record opening stand against Sri Lanka in a must-win Super 8 match of the T20 World Cup at Pallekele International Stadium on Saturday.Batting first, Pakistan built a 176-run partnership for the opening wicket, their highest stand for any wicket in T20 World Cup…
Directed by Dharani, ‘Ghilli’ was the very first time Vijay and Trisha appeared together on screen the film instantly became iconic. Vijay who plays Velu risks everything to protect Trisha’s character Dhanalakshmi from the terrifying Muthu Pandi, played by Prakash Raj. Beyond the action and drama, it was their effortless bonding that stood out, especially…
NEW DELHI: A high-level meeting chaired by home minister Amit Shah in Purnea, Bihar on Friday to examine security-related concerns in border districts of the state, decided that all death cases reported after special intensive revision (SIR) will be thoroughly verified and matching deletions and updates carried out in all official records including aadhaar, driving…
Global financial markets are preparing for heightened volatility after the United States and Israel carried out strikes on Iran, triggering fears of wider conflict in the Middle East and potential disruptions to global energy supplies, Reuters reported. Tehran retaliated by launching missiles towards Israel, intensifying concerns among investors and oil producers across the region.President Donald…
