NEW DELHI: The ruling NDA’s five-hour Bihar bandh, called to protest the alleged abuse of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s mother during Congress’ recently concluded ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra,’ drew a mixed response on Thursday.In Patna, traffic was thin, some private schools declared a holiday, and shopkeepers were divided – while some closed their shutters, others kept…
Monkeys and apes are often grouped together in everyday language, but in the world of biology, they are quite different branches of the primate family tree. While both share intelligence, social behaviour, and close ties to humans, their anatomy, lifestyle, and evolution set them apart. Monkeys are generally smaller, have tails, and thrive in diverse…
Wall Street traded in green on Thursday as pressure from the bond market eased and investors closely watched signs of weakness in the US labour market. The S&P 500 gained 0.17% or 10 points to reach 6,459. Dow Jones Industrial Average began the day in red but jumped 54 points or 0.12%, trading at 45,325…
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath (ANI) GORAKHPUR: Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday stated that investment in the state was a distant dream before 2017; however, in the present time, investment proposals are being received for every district, just like Gorakhpur.He stressed that the “double engine” government is working with complete dedication…
Garments worth more than Rs 2,500, will now attract a higher Goods and Services Tax (GST) of 18%, up from the earlier 12%. Industry bodies have cautioned that the move will weigh on middle-class affordability and could weaken both organised retail and the garment sector.The GST Council, at its meeting on Wednesday, approved the rate…
Vijay Varma confessed that he’s an art connoisseur today and here’s the biggest proof of it. He was seen posing with this iconic piece of art and true cinema lovers know it. It’s not just a piece of art but a masterpiece created by Anil Kapoor‘s character Majnu bhai in ‘Welcome’. The quirky image of…
File photo of an IPL ticket featuring match between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Cricket fans will now have to pay more to watch IPL matches from stadiums as the government has increased GST rates from 28% to 40%. This steep hike puts IPL tickets in the highest tax bracket alongside casinos and…
“No one can forget how the Congress government had increased your monthly budget… They used to levy a 21% tax even on toffees for children. If Modi had done this, they would have pulled my hair out.“NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that wide-ranging reforms approved by the GST Council will improve…
Agriculture and dairy industry leaders on Thursday welcomed the government’s decision to slash GST rates on crucial farm inputs and dairy products, describing it as a lifeline for farmers coping with surging costs and uncertain weather.The GST Council’s move covers fertilisers, biopesticides, farm machinery and dairy products. Experts say the step will lower cultivation expenses,…
Today’s Bollywood buzz includes Mohammed Rafi’s son accusing Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle of sabotaging his father’s career. CBFC demanded 23 cuts in ‘Baaghi 4’ despite its ‘A’ rating. The High Court dismissed a plea to stop the release of ‘Jolly LLB 3’. Soni Razdan criticized defining Jaya Bachchan by her husband’s name. Lights, camera,…
