NEW DELHI: A little over four months after India conducted deep precision strikes against Pakistan under Operation Sindoor, the govt has approved General Anil Chauhan’s extension of service as the Chief of Defence Staff and secretary of the Department of Military Affairs till May 30 next year when he turns 65. Gen Chauhan, who was…
Union finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday launched the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT), positioning it as a landmark reform aimed at clearing a massive backlog of tax disputes and strengthening trust between businesses and the administration. The tribunal will begin hearing cases from December, offering what she described as “a true symbol…
Abhishek Sharma broke another Yuvraj Singh record with his 25-ball fifty against Bangladesh (Images via Getty Images) Abhishek Sharma continued his red-hot form at the Asia Cup, smashing yet another quick half-century to surpass another of Yuvraj Singh’s records. The left-hander reached his fifty in just 25 balls against Bangladesh, marking the fifth time he…
During the 90s, Bollywood witnessed the rise of several leading ladies, but none matched the meteoric stardom of Divya Bharti. With her debut in the Telugu hit Bobbili Raja and later in Hindi cinema with Vishwatma (1992), Divya became one of the most sought-after actresses of her time. However, her career and life were cut…
Violent protests in Leh (AP) NEW DELHI: Ladakh lieutenant governor Kavinder Gupta on Wednesday alleged a conspiracy behind the statehood protest in Leh turning violent, claiming people were being incited by drawing parallels with the youth-led movements in Bangladesh and Nepal that toppled governments there.Also Read | Ladakh violence: 4 dead, 30 injured amid violence;…
US stocks showed modest gains on Wednesday as Wall Street paused after a strong rally that pushed major indexes to near record highs.The S&P 500 rose 0.1% in early trading following its first loss in four days, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 152 points, or 0.3%, AP reported. The Nasdaq composite was up…
India captain Suryakumar Yadav (AP Photo) Bangladesh won the toss and elected to field against India in their crucial Super 4 clash, hoping to put early pressure on Suryakumar Yadav’s in-form side. With Litton Das sidelined due to a practice injury, wicketkeeper-batter Jaker Ali has been handed the captaincy and responsibility of leading a side…
R Madhavan has spoken out about one of Bollywood’s biggest blind spots, the absence of residuals. The actor revealed how this lack of ongoing earnings makes stars financially insecure and cautious about taking risks. Comparing India to Hollywood, he said that actors there continue to earn from past hits, which gives them the freedom to…
Times of India presents TOI Dialogues Uttarakhand, a platform to delve into the state’s rich spiritual heritage and enduring contribution to the arts. Through insightful panel discussions and fireside chats, the event will celebrate Uttarakhand’s unique identity as a land where faith, culture and creativity converge. It is scheduled to take place in Dehradun on…
The US Treasury is in discussions with Argentina to provide a $20 billion swap line to the South American country’s central bank, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday, as right-wing President Javier Milei seeks to stabilise markets ahead of upcoming midterm elections. Following the announcement, the Argentine peso gained 2.4 percent to 1,333.90 per dollar.“The…
