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NEW DELHI: The empowered group of officials to deal with the fallout of the West Asia conflict got down to business on Wednesday, and began mapping the demand and supply situation, and also started identifying potential sources to ensure that supply chains are not disrupted.Food and fuel availability are top priority and detailed reports have…
NEW DELHI: Amid opposition from Congress and TMC, the govt introduced the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, in Lok Sabha on Wednesday.The two opposition parties claimed the bill would give unrestricted powers to the executive to act against any NGO, and that is dangerous. Responding to the charges levelled by the Opposition, minister of…
David Warner loses cool at PSL captains’ presser (Screengrab photo) NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 has already been in the spotlight for several off-field issues even before the tournament begins. From a fuel crisis to scheduling changes, the buildup has been far from smooth. Now, an awkward moment at the captains’ press…
NEW DELHI: Mumbai-based Raza Academy president Muhammed Sayed Noori on Wednesday challenged in the Supreme Court Centre’s recent order that all schools may begin the day’s work with community singing of the complete version of the national song ‘Vande Mataram‘, which invokes the motherland as Hindu deities, as it hurt the constitutionally guaranteed religious freedom…
NEW DELHI: The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Finance Bill, with 32 amendments moved by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, including specifying that in case of buyback of shares, additional income tax on capital gains made by promoters will face a 12% surcharge.The Finance Bill had proposed to replace dividend tax applicable to buybacks and…
The inventor of Mesmerism, Franz Mesmer, believed there was an invisible fluid referred to as the ‘magnetic fluid’ that flowed through all living things and that an imbalance could lead to an illness. He claimed to be able to restore this balance using magnets and through a process called ‘laying on of hands’. A Royal…
QS 2026: Indian Universities Show Strong Gains Across Engineering, Computer Science, and Business If you are an Indian student wondering whether the universities you are applying to are gaining or losing ground on the world stage, this year’s QS World University Rankings by Subject has a fairly clear answer. A total of 99 Indian institutions…
Comedian Kunal Kamra has lashed out at YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia, accusing him of “milking” the controversy surrounding India’s Got Latent and ignoring the fallout faced by the comedy community. The controversy dates back to an episode of the show hosted by Samay Raina, where Allahbadia made a lewd remark about parents’ intimacy. The comment sparked…
Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde exchanged veiled remarks in the Maharashtra Legislative Council on Tuesday, as the Shiv Sena (UBT) leader was given a farewell marking the end of his term. MUMBAI: Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde exchanged veiled remarks in the Maharashtra legislative council on Tuesday, as the Shiv Sena (UBT) leader was given…
Today marks a period of financial equilibrium, where earnings align with outgoings, alleviating former strains. Though grand adventures may be put on hold, seize this opportunity to tackle household projects and unwind. Bonds with loved ones flourish through heartfelt dialogues, and professional growth is consistent, highlighting teamwork over solitary achievements. You’ll find the day fairly…
