Goldman Sachs is now changing its long-standing practice of conducting large-scale annual layoffs as the companies now opting for a series of smaller job cuts rolling out this year. According to a report by Business Insider, the Wall Street bank will starting trimming the staff in April, with additional cuts expected through summer. Goldman has…
NEW DELHI: Aviation regulator body the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Thursday directed airlines to avoid nine airspaces in the war-engulfed Gulf region and put in place strong contingency plans, citing heightened risks following the ongoing conflict in the region.In an advisory, the DGCA asked carriers to steer clear of the airspaces of…
Pawan Kalyan’s ‘Ustaad Bhagat Singh’ has kicked off its box office run with a strong opening, surpassing Rs 9 crore by early afternoon on its first day. The film’s impressive advance bookings and wide release have fueled its momentum. While fans are reportedly pleased, social media reactions suggest a mixed reception for this mass entertainer….
MUMBAI: SBI Mutual Fund, the largest fund house in India, on Thursday filed for its much-awaited public offering, expected later in the year. Through this offer, the two sponsors of the fund house-SBI and Amundi (of France)-are selling 6.3% and 3.7% stakes, respectively.The two sponsors of the fund house are expected to garner a total…
A US F-35 stealth fighter has been damaged during a combat mission over Iran, forcing an emergency landing at a US air base in the Middle East, according to American officials. The pilot survived and is in stable condition, but the incident is now under investigation.The development comes as Iran claimed it had successfully struck…
Yuzvendra Chahal (Getty Images) CHANDIGARH: As the countdown to the new IPL season begins, Yuzvendra Chahal has struck a candid note, both about his team Punjab Kings’ ambitions and his own resurgence. After what he admits was a tough previous year marked by injuries and illness, the leg-spinner is entering the season with renewed purpose….
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has extended the deadline for the Yuva Sangam programme Phase 6 till March 25, 2026. Eligible and interested candidates can visit the official website to register for the same. Previously, the last date to register was March 18, 2026.The Department of Higher Education has launched Yuva Sangam, an exchange program…
Global crude prices edged lower on Friday after a continued surge, as statements from US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu helped ease market concerns over further escalation in energy infrastructure attacks.Brent crude slipped toward $107 a barrel after its highest close since July 2022, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) for May…
Iran on Friday released a video of its new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, teaching religious studies to a group of students. Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) said the footage was being released for the first time, but it did not tell how old it was.Mojtaba Khamenei took over as Iran’s Supreme Leader after his…
KOLKATA: The mother of the RG Kar victim on Thursday claimed that she is set to contest the assembly election as a BJP candidate from the Panihati constituency to “secure justice for her daughter and to fight for women’s safety in Bengal”, prompting a backlash from the ‘Reclaim the Night’ protesters. Panihati is among the…