Bhupendra Singh ChundawatIn a significant step to promote community-based development, Hindustan Zinc Limited, the world’s largest integrated zinc producer, has appointed 35 trained women as Community Field Coordinators (CFCs) under its flagship CSR initiative, Sakhi. These coordinators will act as a vital link and catalyst to help self-help groups (SHGs) function more effectively, while enabling rural women …
New Delhi – The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has approved the introduction of Open-Book Assessment (OBA) for Class 9 students starting from the 2026–27 academic session. The decision follows the results of a pilot study launched in December 2023, which received support from teachers. Under the new system, OBA will be implemented in …
Chennai – An Air India flight from Thiruvananthapuram to Delhi made an emergency landing in Chennai on Sunday night due to what the airline described as a technical fault and bad weather. Flight AI2455 circled over Chennai Airport for nearly two hours before landing safely on the second attempt. Congress MP K.C. Venugopal, who was …
Jaipur – A major recruitment fraud has come to light in Rajasthan, where 72 individuals secured government teaching jobs using fake documents. The Special Operations Group (SOG) has registered cases of fraud and criminal conspiracy against these teachers. Investigations have revealed irregularities such as the use of dummy candidates and discrepancies in photographs, signatures, and …
Ajmer – Tata Power, responsible for electricity distribution in Ajmer, has announced a power shutdown schedule for Monday due to maintenance work. Various areas in the city will face outages ranging from 2 to 6 hours. D3 (8:30 AM – 11:30 AM): Delhi Gate, HTC Al Jubin, Shani Mandir, Ganj, and nearby areas. D3 (1:30 …
New Delhi, August 11 (H.S.) – Despite facing a heavy setback in Operation Sindoor, Pakistan has once again resorted to issuing threats against India. Pakistan’s Army Chief and self-styled Field Marshal Asim Munir has threatened a nuclear strike against India during his ongoing visit to the United States. Speaking at a dinner event at the …
Jerusalem, August 11 (H.S.) – Families of Israeli citizens held hostage in Gaza have called for a nationwide strike next Sunday, protesting the Israeli security cabinet’s recent decision to intensify the war and seize Gaza City. At a press conference in Tel Aviv, the families declared, “We will shut down the country to save our …
Udaipur : JK Tyre & Industries Limited, one of the India’s leading Tyre manufacturer, today announced its unaudited financial results for the 1st quarter ended as on June 30, 2025. Commenting on the results, Dr. Raghupati Singhania, Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) said that “The growth momentum in domestic markets remained robust in Q1, with JK Tyre clocking a sales growth of 11% y-o-y, as contributed by a steady demand for our products in both replacement as well as OE segments, underscoring JK Tyre’s continued focus on core growth drivers and strengthening market presence”Dr. Singhania further added that, “despite a challenging and uncertain macro-economic environment, exports of passenger car tyres witnessed a strong traction both on q-o-q and y-o-y basis, signifying pull for our products and enhanced brand perception in the global markets” Consolidated EBITDA for Q1 stood at Rs.424 crores, up 10% sequentially led by operational improvements and strategic pricing, despite natural rubber prices remaining high. Profit after tax (PAT) stood at Rs.155 crores, up by 51% as compared to previous quarter. Both the subsidiaries, Cavendish (India) and Tornel (Mexico) continued to add significantly to the overall financials of the Company. Demand for tyres in H2 is expected to pick-up supported by push on infrastructure and overall economic momentum. This augurs well for the company. JK Tyre is an environmentally responsible and innovation driven company with sustainability at the core of business strategy. We are driving sustainable innovation through strategic RCD initiatives that decouple growth from environmental impact and by focusing on material science, we are …
Udaipur : In a powerful display of community, creativity and grassroots innovation, KRAFTON India has launched ‘Beyond Battlegrounds’, a digital storytelling initiative that brings to life the soul of Indian gaming through the eyes and dreams of its most passionateBGMI fans.Leading this movement is the extraordinary journey of Karan Kargwal, a 28-year-old railway technician from the desert …
New Delhi – Artificial Intelligence is advancing at a staggering pace, reshaping the world of work and life in ways many are only beginning to understand. While its growth poses serious challenges to job stability, it also opens up unprecedented opportunities for innovation and entrepreneurship, says Nitin Seth, Co-founder and CEO of Incedo Inc, a …