NEW DELHI: Afghanistan’s foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi urged Indian policymakers to push for the removal of US restrictions on the strategic Chabahar port.At an interaction organised by industry chamber Ficci, Muttaqi said Afghanistan wants “optimum utilisation” of Chabahar and wants India to raise the matter with the US. “Both countries (India and the US)…
Net direct tax revenue recorded a growth of 6.33 per cent so far in the current fiscal, reaching over Rs 11.89 lakh crore till October 12, driven by higher corporate tax collections and slower refund issuances, PTI reported. Refunds issued during this period dropped 16 per cent to Rs 2.03 lakh crore.According to official data,…
The incident occurred when West Indies were 293/4 in their second innings. (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Day four of the second Test between India and West Indies at Arun Jaitley Stadium saw not just tense cricket but an unusual off-field incident that quickly went viral. While India reached 63-1, chasing 121 for a 2-0…
Actress Avneet Kaur celebrated her birthday with a spiritual visit to the Mahakal temple in Ujjain, seeking blessings from Lord Shiva. Dressed in a traditional pink outfit, she shared her joy online, accompanied by rumoured boyfriend Raghav Sharma. Kaur, known for her roles in TV shows and films like ‘Mardaani’ and ‘Tiku Weds Sheru’, recently…
Haryana DGP Shatrujeet Kapur (sitting) CHANDIGARH: In a late-night development, the Haryana government has sent Director General of Police (DGP) Shatrujeet Kapur on leave amid the controversy surrounding the death of senior IPS officer Y Puran Kumar, who had named Kapur in his suicide note. The decision has come just a day before the leader…
NEW DELHI: In the backdrop of growing global economic uncertainty and fluctuating financial markets, gold continues to attract investors seeking a safe haven for preserving their wealth.Experts say that despite occasional fluctuations, gold’s long-term performance makes it a reliable hedge against inflation, currency risks, and geopolitical uncertainties.Experts also pointed to the key drivers of gold…
Indian opener KL Rahul faced a batter’s nightmare on Day 4 of the second Test against West Indies at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Indian opener KL Rahul faced a batter’s nightmare on Day 4 of the second Test against West Indies at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New…
Former Mumbai Zonal Director of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Sameer Wankhede, had filed a defamation suit against Netflix and Red Chillies Entertainment (owned by actor Shah Rukh Khan and his wife, Gauri Khan), over the series ‘The Ba***ds of Bollywood’. Actor Rajat Bedi, who is part of the series, discussed the entire controversy and…
Chief minister Omar Abdullah SRINAGAR: Congress withdrew Monday from next week’s Rajya Sabha elections to four seats from J&K, accusing its partner National Conference (NC) of denying it a “safe seat” even as the governing party nominated its fourth candidate, pushing the INDIA bloc partners to the brink of a split.The strains deepened amid a…
NEW DELHI: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) will soon undertake detailed studies to assess the most suitable options — hill-cutting, viaducts or tunnels — for executing highway projects in hill states.The decision was made at a brainstorming session held last week on strengthening quality control in highway construction. Sources said some experts pointed…
