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The comments came amid soaring fertiliser and fuel bills due to the West Asia crisis NEW DELHI: The government on Thursday told a parliamentary panel that global headwinds are exerting pressure on overall fiscal management, but it remained committed to balancing developmental needs with fiscal prudence.The comments came amid soaring fertiliser and fuel bills due to the West Asia crisis. Subsidies will push up expenditure, especially revenue spend. During a presentation to the standing committee on finance headed by BJP MP Bhartruhari Mahtab, the department of economic affairs noted that committed and sticky revenue expenditure, such as salaries, subsidies and…

There are some clothes you wear. And then there are clothes that stay with you.A handwoven saree often belongs to the second kind. It carries the warmth of the hands that made it, the rhythm of a loom that may have been running for generations, and the quiet patience of a craft that refuses to be rushed. It isn’t just fabric. It’s memory, identity and, in many ways, India’s living history.That is perhaps why National Handloom Day feels bigger than a celebration of textiles. It’s a reminder that behind every intricate weave is a family, a village, a tradition and…

TNEA 2026 round 2 seat allotment result out The Directorate of Technical Education (DoTE), Tamil Nadu, has announced the round 2 seat allotment result for the Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) 2026 counselling.Candidates who took part in the second round of counselling can now check their seat allotment status by logging in to the official TNEA counselling portal using their registered email ID and password.The round 2 allotment has been prepared based on the choices filled by candidates, their rank, category, seat availability and the reservation policy.According to the counselling schedule, candidates can confirm their tentative seat allotment from August…

‘The Odyssey’ is slated to soon reach the USD 1 billion mark. If it does cross the number, it will become the third-highest-earning R-rated film of all time, following ‘Deadpool and Wolverine’ and ‘Joker’. (Instagram) Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ is closing in on joining the billion-dollar club soon enough. With reports sharing that the movie has already collected more than USD 930 million at its box office, the movie may just reach the milestone soon. Beyond that, ‘The Odyssey’ has also joined the ranks of the highest-earning R-rated films across the globe. If the Matt Damon-led movie reaches USD 1…

NEW DELHI: Former India batter Ajinkya Rahane has spoken about the difficult wait before making his Test debut, revealing that he spent two years travelling with the team as the 12th man. Rahane made his international debut in limited-overs cricket in 2011 but had to wait for 20 Test matches before finally getting his first chance in the longest format.Instead of feeling disappointed, he said he used the period to learn from his teammates and improve himself.Speaking on his YouTube channel, Rahane said: “The first two years, when I entered the team for the first time in 2011. I had…

Mist fans at Rome’s Colosseum as Italy issues highest heat alert Italy placed all its major cities under the highest heat alert Thursday as an intense heatwave swept across Europe, setting national temperature records in Austria and Slovakia, fuelling wildfires in France, and disrupting power generation, transport and tourism across the continent.Temperatures climbed above 40°C in several countries, prompting health warnings for millions. Scientists say such extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and severe due to climate change, exposing vulnerabilities in public health systems, energy networks and critical infrastructure.Italy issues nationwide red alertFor the first time this year, Italy’s…

A gas stove works through daily spills, splattering oil, and boiling sauces. Over time, those small messes settle into the burner caps and ports, forming a layer of burnt grease that can affect both appearance and flame performance. With time, these small marks harden into stubborn grease that seems impossible to remove.Sometimes, using a hard brush feels like the quickest solution. But harsh scrubbing can scratch burner caps and damage the protective finishes. In many cases, the dirt simply needs time to soften the dried residue. Warm water and a few everyday kitchen ingredients are usually helpful to remove dirt…

HP Police Constable Recruitment 2026 application deadline extended to August 21 for 734 vacancies across Himachal Pradesh HP Police Constable Recruitment 2026: The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has extended the last date to submit Online Recruitment Applications (ORA) for the HP Police Constable Recruitment 2026. Eligible candidates can now apply for 734 Police Constable vacancies in the Himachal Pradesh Police Department until August 21, 2026, at 11:59 pm through the official ORA portal.The recruitment notification was issued on July 9, 2026, and the online application process began on July 10, 2026. The commission has clarified that applications will…

Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi’s ‘Ramayana’ collects 1 billion views on its trailer across all platforms and languages. (Instagram) Ahead of its official release in November 2026, Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi’s ‘Ramayana’ has already begun breaking records. The first official trailer, which was released online a week ago, garnered a lot of attention from the world. The first Hindi trailer was followed by the release of many other versions in different languages, including Malayalam, Telugu, and Tamil. According to the latest reports, all of the trailers, posted across various social media platforms, have collectively reached the 1 billion view…

India vs Sri Lanka Live Score: India’s batters will get an important chance to prepare for Sri Lanka’s spin challenge when they take on a Sri Lanka XI in a three-day warm-up match at the Nondescripts Cricket Club from Friday. The match comes just ahead of the two-Test series against Sri Lanka, with the first Test set to begin in Galle on August 15. Rain could affect preparations India’s preparations may, however, face a setback as intermittent rain is forecast in Colombo from Friday. Wet weather could reduce playing time during the three-day warm-up match, limiting the team’s chances to…