Representative image (Picture credit: Reuters) The FIFA World Cup may be the biggest sporting spectacle on the planet, but for employers it could also become one of the biggest workplace disruptions of the year.A survey by workforce management firm UKG had estimated that the 2026 FIFA World Cup could result in at least $17 billion…
Electronics Development Fund (representative image) NEW DELHI: Karnataka has emerged as the biggest beneficiary of the central govt’s Electronics Development Fund (EDF), accounting for 90 of the 128 companies backed under the scheme and nearly two-thirds of the total investment made by its associated venture funds.The eight “daughter funds” supported by EDF have invested Rs…
Girls have once again outshined boys in the UP Board examinations for class X and XII, results of which have been declared here on Thursday. According to Board Secretary, Bhagwati Singh, in the class X examination, the overall pass percentage stood at 90.42%. A total of 26,01,381 students appeared, including 25,91,831 institutional candidates and 9,550…
Aamir Khan was seen getting emotional at a special event for his upcoming production Ek Din in the city on Sunday. The actor attended the event along with his son Junaid Khan and co-star Sai Pallavi.As performances unfolded at the event, Aamir appeared visibly moved and was seen breaking down in tears. The emotional moment…
NEW DELHI/MUMBAI: Government has begun the exercise to decide on the process for sale of its stake in IDBI Bank and is looking to speed up the process months after rejecting bids that were below the reserve price.Two high-powered meetings of officials took place on Monday, govt officials said, with focus on two qualified bidders-Prem…
Today will be an exhausting one; your shoulders will feel it! The Moon puts pressure on your duties while Saturn makes delays more annoying; tension and restlessness come and go in waves. However, courage arises in times of need. Seeking support from younger siblings or someone similar can help you remain resilient; even just calling…
Celebrated American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have reportedly tied the knot in a private ceremony ahead of their star-studded celebration at New York’s Madison Square Garden, according to a report by the New York Post, citing multiple unnamed sources.The report claimed the pop superstar and the Kansas City Chiefs tight end, both 36,…
Immigration attorney Emily Neumann explained what F-1 students and OPT employers must know as ICE announced a major crackdown on this program. The Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced a major crackdown on foreign students working at the Optional Practical Training program, along with their studies, and said they uncovered a major fraud going on with…
Samantha Ruth Prabhu flaunts baby bump with a cheeky note days after announcing maternity break: ‘My six pack’ (Image credits: Instagram) Mom-to-be Samantha Ruth Prabhu gave fans another glimpse of her pregnancy journey by sharing a playful post on social media.Taking to the Stories section of her Instagram handle on Tuesday, the actress posted a…
JAMMU: A 31-year-old woman constable of BSF allegedly died by suicide in the family quarters of the force’s camp at Gadigarh on Jammu’s outskirts.Constable Vanita Rani, from Uttar Pradesh’s Shahjahanpur, joined the force in 2014 and was posted with BSF’s 165 Battalion. She was found hanging from a ceiling fan with a dupatta Friday.Police said…