Centre to build dozens of Ring Roads across cities to decongest urban highways NEW DELHI: It’s not just metros like Delhi and Bengaluru where vehicle speeds drop sharply as highways enter city limits. Govt data shared with states on Wednesday show that even in smaller cities such as Madurai in Tamil Nadu, the average speed…
NEW DELHI: There is good news for buyers of top consumer segments such as small cars, two-wheelers under 350cc, ACs, TVs (over 32’inches) and dishwashers. The GST Council has cut the GST rates on the products from 28% to 18%, which will see significant cuts in consumer prices.Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the decision…
MS Dhoni and Irfan Pathan (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: It was nothing short of a night to forget for Irfan Pathan in the 2010 edition of the IPL. Representing Punjab Kings (then Kings XI Punjab), Irfan found himself in the spotlight in match number 54 of the tournament against the Chennai Super Kings in…
This Bollywood actor, who celebrates his 49th birthday today, has carved a remarkable second act for himself. While fans remember his iconic performances in early movies, he is now equally celebrated for his sharp business acumen. With an estimated net worth of Rs1,200 crore, his journey is a powerful testament to a successful transition from…
NEW DELHI: A day after PM Narendra Modi said Bihar will not pardon the opposition for “abusing my mother”, Congress asked him to focus on issues raised by the Vote Adhikar Yatra, instead of “crying” about extraneous matters.AICC spokesperson Supriya Shrinate said the person who hurled the expletives is in police custody and should be…
The GST Council on Wednesday approved the creation of a new slab of 40% for sin and luxury goods, marking a significant change in the tax structure. While the date for its implementation will be announced later, the two other main slabs of 5% and 18% will come into effect from September 22.The highest slab…
Rivaba Jadeja played Kabaddi and tried her hand at tug of war during the sports day celebration at a school (Image via X/Screengrabs) The annual Sports Day at G.D. Shah High School in Jamnagar turned into a lively celebration when BJP MLA Rivaba Jadeja, wife of Indian cricketer Ravindra Jadeja, stepped onto the field to…
Reports of Shilpa Shetty’s restaurant in Bandra shutting town, took over social media and how. People expressed disappointment as they considered it iconic and it’s been a favourite for many, including celebs who were often spotted there. Meanwhile now, Shilpa has finally broken silence on it. She shared a video giving all the details and…
NEW DELHI: Another new born girl, bitten by rats inside Indore’s government-run Maharaja Yashwantrao Hospital (MYH), died on Wednesday. Officials said that the infant suffered septicemia or blood poisoning. According to MYH deputy superintendent Dr Jitendra Verma, the baby, who weighed only 1.60 kg, died during treatment as she was suffering from multiple congenital deformities,…
The India-US trade relationship faces challenges as Trump has increased tariffs from August. (AI image) Indian companies are betting on robust demand from smaller towns and villages to counter the impact of US President Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs on India. India’s GDP grew at a 5-quarter high of 7.8% in the April-June period. Private consumption…
