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Yusuf Pathan Among Dissidents, Claims TMC Rebel Kakoli Ghosh | Exclusive

Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar claims 20 TMC MPs, including Yusuf Pathan, back a rebellion supporting the NDA.

BGB delegation arrives in India for border talks with BSF

The talks are taking place against the backdrop of tensions between the two border-guarding forces over allegations by Bangladesh that the BSF has been sending undocumented Bangladeshis across the border through multiple land entry points.

‘BRS trying to defame Cong govt’: Telangana minister hits back after row over CM Revanth Reddy's Hitler remark

Revanth Reddy's remarks that he drew inspiration from Nazi dictator Hitler while naming HYDRAA sparked a political row with BRS and BJP, criticising him.

TCS extends 1.5 mn sq ft Chennai office lease

MUMBAI: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has renewed its lease for nearly 15 lakh sq ft of office space in Chennai in a transaction with rental outgo of around Rs 1,420 crore over its total tenure of 10 years, underscoring the country’s largest IT services company’s long-term commitment to one of its key delivery hubs.This ranks among the largest office lease renewals and occupier commitments reported anywhere in India. The transaction assumes significance against the backdrop of growing concerns over the impact of artificial intelligence on employment in the technology sector.Several global and Indian IT companies have highlighted productivity gains from AI-led automation in recent quarters, fuelling debates around potential workforce rationalisation and slower hiring.The lease has been signed for space at Chennai One IT SEZ in Thoraipakkam. The agreement commenced on November 1, and covers a chargeable area of 14.66 lakh sq ft, showed documents accessed through Propstack, a realty data analytics platform.TCS will occupy the first to eighth floors across four towers in Block A (Alpha), along with the first, sixth, seventh, eighth and eleventh floors in Block B (Magnum). The leased premises have a carpet area of 11.29 lakh sq ft.The lease has been signed at a starting rental of Rs 70 per sq ft a month, translating into a monthly rental payment of about Rs 10.26 crore. The agreement carries a tenure of 10 years and is backed by a security deposit of Rs 94.64 crore.The lease agreement provides for a 12% escalation in rentals every three years. Based on the contracted rentals and the escalation structure, the total rental commitment over the 10-year tenure is estimated at approximately Rs 1,420 crore.ET’s email query to TCS remained unanswered until the time of going to press.TCS’ decision to retain and renew this nearly 1.5 million sq ft of office space for a decade signals continued confidence in its long-term operational footprint and workforce presence.Chennai continues to remain one of India’s most important technology markets, housing large campuses of domestic and multinational IT companies. The city’s established talent pool, relatively lower operating costs and robust office infrastructure have helped it maintain its position as a preferred destination for technology occupiers. The renewal comes at a time when India's office market continues to witness strong demand from technology firms, global capability centres (GCCs), financial services companies and engineering firms, driving sustained leasing activity across key markets.While artificial intelligence is reshaping workforce strategies and operational models, large occupiers continue to retain and expand their real estate footprints in major business hubs. Long-term lease renewals and large-format transactions have remained a key feature of the market, reflecting occupiers' preference for securing high-quality office assets in established micro-markets with access to talent, infrastructure and business ecosystems.

India coach 'doesn't know' if Rohit and Hardik have cleared fitness tests

Hardik has been recovering from a back spasm, while Rohit sustained a hamstring injury during the IPL. Both players missed multiple matches during the tournament.

'Was Simply Cast Aside': Kakoli Ghosh Alleges Mamata Banerjee Sidelined Her, Had Cadres Abuse Her

TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar alleges Mamata Banerjee had her abused and ignored after she quit party posts, joins rebel MPs backing NDA, says national security is their priority

Bachupally flyover inaugurated and foundation laid for bridges on ORR service road

Beijing Backs India-Russia-China Trilateral Cooperation For Global Peace, Security

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said Beijing was ready to maintain communication with both India and Russia to advance cooperation.

'Have Some Shame, Spine': Mahua Moitra Questions Yusuf Pathan Over Delhi Visit As TMC Crisis Deepens

Mahua Moitra calls TMC rebels "greedy self serving traitors" for backing NDA, targets Yusuf Pathan over Delhi visit.

FCV tobacco farmers in A.P. voice concerns over slow procurement, plummeting prices

13.5 million kg of produce has been procured at auction platforms so far as compared to over 50 million kg during the corresponding period last year

Study to highlight Mysuru’s footpath woes; MGP to seek solutions

The meeting, titled ‘Giving footpaths back to pedestrians’, will feature preliminary findings from the ongoing study being conducted by students on the latest status of footpaths in the city

Who Are Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar And Ritabrata Banerjee? The Faces Of TMC's Growing Rebellion

TMC faces deepening crisis after poll loss in Bengal as Ritabrata Banerjee leads rebel MLAs and Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar backs NDA with "nearly 20" MPs, challenging Mamata Banerjee.

BMW to hike prices from July 1

Mumbai: German luxury car maker BMW Group India on Monday said it will increase prices by up to 2 per cent across its entire BMW and MINI vehicle portfolios with effect from July 1.The price hike will be applicable across locally-produced as well as completely-built-up BMW and MINI brands, the company said in a statement."To protect our premium standards against macroeconomic headwinds -- specifically rupee depreciation and escalating logistics costs -- we are introducing a price increase of up to 2 per cent across our portfolio, effective July 1," said Hardeep Singh Brar, President and CEO, BMW Group India.Also Read: Indian retail auto sales rise 9.6% in May; dealers see monsoon-driven demand aheadBMW India's range of locally produced cars includes the 2 Series Gran Coupe, 3 Series Long Wheelbase, 5 Series Long Wheelbase, 7 Series, X1, X3, X5, X7, M340i and iX1 Long Wheelbase models.Besides, it also offers i5 M60, i7, i7 M70, BMW iX, M440i Convertible, M2 Coupe, M4 Competition, M5 and XM as completely built-up units (CBU). Also Read: Maruti, Tata lead hatchback revival as India's carmakers rediscover the mass market

Rebellion, Exits And Mutiny: How Mamata Banerjee's 15-Year Bengal Dominance Collapsed In 35 Days

The TMC faced its biggest political setback after 20 dissident party MPs submitted a letter to the Lok Sabha Speaker seeking to join the NDA.

9 candidates file nomination papers for Bihar Legislative Council polls

A huge crowd had turned up at the Vidhan Sabha premises to catch a glimpse of Pawan Singh, whom the BJP has backed for a Legislative Council berth

JoSAA mock seat allotment 2026 released

The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) has released the first mock seat allocation for the 2026 counselling process, giving engineering aspirants an early indication of the institutes and courses they may secure based on their current choices and rank positions.Candidates who have registered for JoSAA Counselling 2026 and filled in their programme and institute preferences can now check their provisional allotment through the official JoSAA portal.The mock allocation is designed to help students understand their likely admission prospects and make informed changes to their choices before the actual seat allocation rounds begin.What Is the JoSAA Mock Seat Allocation?The first mock seat allocation is a provisional exercise conducted by JoSAA before the commencement of the official counselling rounds.The allocation has been prepared using the choices submitted by candidates up to 8 PM on 7 June 2026. It reflects the seat a candidate could potentially receive if the counselling process were to conclude based on the current preference order and rank position.Importantly, the mock allocation is not the final seat allotment. Candidates can still modify, reorder, add or remove choices before the counselling deadline.How to Check JoSAA First Mock Seat Allocation 2026Candidates can follow these steps to view their provisional allotment:Step 1Visit the official JoSAA website.Step 2Click on the link for the First Mock Seat Allocation 2026.Step 3Log in using your application credentials.Step 4Submit the required details.Step 5View your provisional seat allocation status.Step 6Download and save the allotment details for future reference.Step 7Take a printout if required.Why the Mock Allocation Is ImportantThe mock seat allocation serves as a valuable planning tool for candidates.By reviewing the provisional allotment, students can assess whether their preferred colleges and branches are within reach. If they are dissatisfied with the outcome, they can revise their choices strategically before the final seat allocation rounds.This process often helps candidates improve their chances of securing a more desirable institute or academic programme.JoSAA 2026 First Round Seat Allotment DateJoSAA is scheduled to announce the first round of seat allocation on 13 June 2026.Candidates who are allotted seats in the first round will be required to complete several admission-related formalities, including:Online reportingDocument uploadVerification processSeat acceptance proceduresAdmission fee paymentThe deadline for fee payment in the first round is 26 June 2026.JoSAA Counselling 2026: Participating InstitutesThe JoSAA counselling process will facilitate admissions to 138 premier technical institutions across India for the 2026-27 academic session.These include:23 Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs)Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru31 National Institutes of Technology (NITs)Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST), Shibpur26 Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs)56 Other Government-Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs)The counselling process remains one of the largest and most important admission exercises for engineering aspirants in the country.Reservation Categories in JoSAA CounsellingSeats across participating institutions are allocated under various reservation categories, including:Open CategoryGEN-EWS (Economically Weaker Sections)OBC-NCL (Other Backward Classes – Non-Creamy Layer)Scheduled Castes (SC)Scheduled Tribes (ST)Persons with Disabilities (PwD) categoriesCandidates are advised to carefully review category-specific eligibility and seat availability during the counselling process.JEE Main and JEE Advanced Ranks Used for AdmissionsJoSAA uses different entrance examination ranks depending on the participating institution.Admissions to IITs and IISc BengaluruAdmissions are based on ranks secured in JEE Advanced 2026.Admissions to NITs, IIITs and GFTIsAdmissions are based on ranks obtained in JEE Main 2026.Candidates must ensure that their rank details and category information are correctly reflected in the counselling portal.What Should Candidates Do Next?Students should carefully review their first mock allocation and compare it with their desired institute and branch preferences.If necessary, they can modify their choices before the final counselling rounds begin. With the first round of seat allocation scheduled for 13 June, aspirants now have a valuable opportunity to fine-tune their choices and maximise their chances of securing admission to their preferred engineering institute.

INDIA bloc leaders unanimously demand Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation

Several top leaders of the Opposition alliance met in New Delhi at the Constitution Club in the backdrop of differences emerging among some of its constituents

‘Only Figment Of Imagination’: BJP Takes Dig At INDIA Bloc As Opposition Holds Key Meet

Several top leaders of the opposition alliance met here at the Constitution Club in the backdrop of differences emerging among some of its constituents.

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon on AI jobs apocalypse: We'll still hire thousands of graduates

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon says the bank will keep hiring thousands of interns and graduates despite AI fears, pushing back on warnings of an entry-level jobs apocalypse on Wall Street. Speaking on Bloomberg's Odd Lots podcast, Solomon said out-of-school hiring may "contract a little" over three years, with 2,400 to 2,500 interns joining this year. He flagged training—not headcount—as the bigger challenge under Goldman's AI-led OneGS 3.0 overhaul.Word count: 75.

Gehlot Vs Pilot Rivalry Returns: Inside Congress's Never-Ending Rajasthan Power Struggle

Ashok Gehlot has brought back old wounds with his latest remark that Sachin Pilot "must accept the truth" and "forgive and forget" what happened in 2022.