CHAMOLI: Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday conducted an on-site inspection of relief and rescue operations in the disaster-affected Nandanagar area of Chamoli district and met the affected people.Seven people lost their lives in the Chamoli cloudburst, whereas 11 people were left injured and have been treated in local hospitals.During his ground inspection…
NEW DELHI: Over 100 schools in the national capital received bomb threats on Saturday morning, which were subsequently declared a hoax following thorough inspections, officials said.The e-mail received at 6.10 am on Saturday came from a group that called itself ‘Terrorizers111’. Sources in the police said the group had previously sent similar e-mails to schools,…
Zubeen Garg, the beloved singer known for songs like ‘Ya Ali’ and many popular tracks, passed away in Singapore on Friday. His sudden demise has left fans across Assam and India heartbroken. The Assam government has declared three days of state mourning and announced a thorough inquiry into the circumstances of his passing. Assam government…
Indian steel and aluminium exporters face fresh challenges as the European Union (EU) will begin collecting carbon border taxes under the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) from 1 January 2026, according to a new report by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI). The levy, notified in May 2023, initially covers steel, aluminium, cement, electricity, hydrogen,…
The ministry of consumer affairs, food & public distribution has activated a dedicated GST category on the INGRAM portal to address consumer queries and complaints related to the revised GST charges, rates, and exemptions effective from September 22, 2025.The move aligns the National Consumer Helpline (NCH) with the Next-Gen GST Reforms 2025, approved during the…
Suryakumar Yadav (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images) Indian cricket captain Suryakumar Yadav emphasised entertainment value over rivalry when discussing India-Pakistan cricket matches on Saturday. He focused on delivering quality cricket for the packed stadiums.“At that time, I don’t know, I didn’t play (laughs), so I can’t say, but if we talk about rivalry, I don’t…
US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a hefty annual fee of $100,000 on H-1B visas has triggered widespread debate. Indian industry leaders, political voices and community representatives have all weighed in, warning that the move could backfire on the US while benefiting India. What is changing? On Friday, Trump signed a proclamation introducing a…
File photo of Najam Sethi. (AP Photo) Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Najam Sethi has revealed insider details about the dramatic events of September 17 during the Asia Cup. Pakistan nearly pulled out of their match against UAE due to tensions that began when Indian players refused post-match handshakes with Pakistan players on September…
PTI file photo Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced three days of state mourning from 20 to 22 September following the death of singer Zubeen Garg. During this period, all official entertainment, public celebrations and ceremonial events will remain suspended. Essential service activities under Sewa Saptah will continue, but benefit distribution and ceremonial…
India’s pharmaceutical market grew 8.1% in August as compared with the same month last year, according to data from IQVIA quoted in an HDFC Securities report. The growth follows a 7.1% rise in July and is close to the 8% pace seen through FY25. However, unit sales in August slipped 0.8%.The steady performance was led…
