Highway agencies in India are shifting from the least cost (L1) bidding system to a highest technical score (T1) model for awarding detailed project report (DPR) preparation contracts. This change aims to improve the quality of DPRs, which had deteriorated due to consultancy firms quoting unsustainably low prices.
Child labour remains strongly correlated with poverty, with 33.7 per cent of the poorest households reporting at least one child in labour. Furthermore, 20.1 per cent of working children reported symptoms of depression, nearly double the rate of children not involved in labour, noted the survey.
The Reserve Bank of India has set the redemption price at Rs 9,628 per unit for two Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) tranches, specifically the 2017-18 Series-XIV and 2018-19 Series-IV, maturing for premature redemption on July 1st.
Microsoft is ceasing its 25-year operations in Pakistan due to economic challenges and strategic shifts, impacting the local IT sector. This exit raises concerns about Pakistan’s ability to retain multinational companies, especially with declining tech funding and infrastructural issues. While some companies like Google are investing, Microsoft will serve Pakistani clients through regional offices and…
Indian software engineer Soham Parekh is under scrutiny for allegedly moonlighting at multiple US startups. An American CTO accused Parekh of emotional manipulation, sharing messages where Parekh claimed to be in a war zone while actually in Mumbai. Parekh admitted to the allegations, citing dire financial circumstances as the reason for working multiple jobs simultaneously.
The Enforcement Directorate has summoned Tollywood producer Allu Aravind again in connection with the ₹101.4 crore Ramakrishna Electronics bank fraud case, after he initially failed to submit requested financial documents. Aravind is being investigated for potential links to Ravi Kumar Vemula, a key accused, regarding land transactions dating back to 2017, which Aravind claims were…
Reliance Industries plans to consolidate its FMCG brands into a new entity named New Reliance Consumer Products Ltd (New RCPL), a direct RIL subsidiary. This restructuring aims to attract specialized investors and facilitate a potential stock market debut for the retail division.
K-pop star HyunA’s recent social media post has ignited pregnancy rumors among fans and netizens. The post included a photo of baby shoe-shaped waffles, sparking speculation about a possible third addition to her family with husband Yong Jun Hyung. Some fans also noted HyunA’s hand placement on her stomach in other photos, further fueling the…
Dileep’s Bha Bha Ba teaser promises a chaotic comedy ride, featuring him alongside Vineeth and Dhyan Sreenivasan. Packed with eccentric characters and madcap moments, the film hints at humorous rivalries and over-the-top antics. With a stellar supporting cast and high expectations, this could mark a strong comeback for Dileep after a few lukewarm releases. Release…
