New Delhi: The Union Government has decided to revert to the pre-December 2019 recruitment system for the Indian Railways, scrapping the unified Indian Railway Management Service (IRMS) process. Starting this year, railway officers will once again be recruited through two separate exams – the Civil Services Examination (CSE) and the Engineering Services Examination (ESE), both conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).

Mumbai: A study published by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) revealed that Indian farmers earn only about one-third of the prices consumers pay for tomatoes, onions, and potatoes (collectively known as TOP), with the majority of the share going to wholesalers and retailers.

Mangaluru: The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) Mangaluru division’s special Dasara tour packages have received an exceptional response, setting a new record for passenger participation. On Sunday, the KSRTC operated 24 buses under these packages, surpassing the previous record of 22 buses in a single day set during the program's inaugural year in 2022.

Bengaluru: The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) trust has restarted sourcing the cow ghee ‘Nandini’, manufactured by the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF), following the recent outbreak of a controversy alleging the use of adulterated ghee containing animal fat in the Tirupati laddus.

Meerut: In a bizarre matrimonial advertisement which has gone viral on social media, a Meerut-based investor claimed his income of Rs 29 lakh per annum is “compoundingly increasing” by 54 percent every year and offered to send a PowerPoint presentation on safe investing to potential matches.

Shivamogga: In an incident reported from Thunga Nagar Police Station jurisdiction limits in the city, a rowdy-sheeter was brought down with a shot in the leg when he attempted to attack the police personnel who were arresting him on Monday.

The once-familiar environment of Nasser Hospital in Gaza has transformed into a shelter for both the war-wounded and displaced civilians, a far cry from its typical operations just a year ago. Located in Khan Younis, it is now one of the few medical facilities still functioning amidst the devastating conflict in the Gaza Strip. The hospital’s courtyards and corridors are filled with those seeking refuge, while its staff, including many newly arrived doctors, continue their work under extremely challenging conditions.

In a significant move against the current administration, Andaman and Nicobar's BJP MP, Bishnu Pada Ray, has declared his intention to lead a demonstrative march to the Raj Niwas on October 8, demanding the removal of Lieutenant Governor DK Joshi.