Irfan Pathan and MS Dhoni NEW DELHI: Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan is once again trending on social media. An old interview of his has resurfaced, reigniting debates about his relationship with former India captain MS Dhoni. In that clip, Pathan suggested that Dhoni smoked hookah and allegedly preferred players who joined him, a claim…
NEW DELHI: Kerala BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Wednesday launched a sharp counterattack on Congress leader P Chidambaram over his remarks on the government’s recent overhaul of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), terming him a “dejected, disgruntled and failed finance minister.” “If you remember, he is the man who mocked the digitisation of our…
The government’s announcement of Goods and Services Tax (GST) rationalisation under GST 2.0 signals a major change in India’s economic approach, moving from capex-led spending to a consumption-driven model, according to a report by Axis Securities.“The government has now shifted gears from capex-oriented spending to consumption-led spending,” the brokerage said, adding that the February 2025…
Suryakumar Yadav, Shubman Gill and Hardik Pandya (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Defending champions India will begin their final phase of preparation for the Asia Cup 2025 with a full-fledged practice session on Friday evening at the ICC Academy in Dubai. The training, scheduled from 6 to 9 pm, will mark the team’s first collective workout…
Punjab floods: Bhagwant Mann government deployes drones to supply essentials to flood-hit villages CHANDIGARH: Punjab government led by CM Bhagwant Mann has deployed a unique initiative drones to deliver essential supplies to flood-hit villages that have been cut off by road. Dry rations, medicines, drinking water, baby milk, sanitary pads, torches, and other critical items…
The GST Council’s decision to slash tax rates on everyday essentials and personal-use products ahead of the festive season is expected to revive domestic consumption, lift rural demand, and strengthen growth in the FMCG sector, industry leaders said on Thursday.According to news agency PTI, FMCG companies plan to pass on the benefits to consumers either…
India’s higher education landscape has long been marked by competition, aspiration, and the pursuit of academic excellence. With the Ministry of Education officially releasing the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025, students, parents, and educators now have a clear view of the institutions leading the charge in shaping India’s academic future. This year, Hindu College…
BENGALURU: The Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP), Bengaluru, Thursday launched a fresh research call, supported by the UK’s Global AMR Innovation Fund (GAMRIF), to develop solutions addressing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the environment. “The initiative, C-CAMP Programme on AMR in the Environment (2025–26), “Call #2”, offers up to £170,000 (around Rs 2 crore)…
Top 6 degrees for a future-proof career in the age of AI: Skills that robots can’t replace (Image: Pexels) In the rapidly evolving job market shaped by AI, selecting a degree that emphasizes unique human skills is no longer optional – it is essential. Future‑proofing your career that AI cannot replace means opting for a…
CM Mamata Banerjee (PTI image) NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday alleged that the BJP-led Union government has “sold the prestige” of India to foreign powers. She claimed that the Centre is at times “begging before the United States, and at times before China.“Speaking in the state assembly during a discussion…
