Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, acknowledges the crowd after losing to Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, during the men’s singles semifinals of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) Novak Djokovic, after losing his US Open semi-final match against Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets on Friday in New York,…
GST rates have been changed on nearly 400 items, with a reduction in the case of 375. The number of slabs has decreased, while several procedures have been changed. How tough was the task for you and your team?■ The work didn’t start a week ago or 10 days ago. The group of ministers (on…
Representative Image (AI-generated) NEW DELHI: Even as GST revamp will spur consumption, for companies, it also means some immediate onground challenges which they will have to tackle amid the festive rush.Whether prices of products go up or decline under the rejigged tax slabs, restickering/retagging of prices will need to be done. For consumer goods which…
MUMBAI: Bank of Baroda has classified Reliance Communications (RCom) and former non-executive director Anil Ambani’s loan accounts as ‘fraud’, adding to similar actions by SBI and Bank of India. The move, disclosed by RCom to the BSE and NSE on Sept 4, followed a forensic audit by BDO India LLP that flagged large-scale irregularities. The…
Shivraj Singh Chouhan with local leaders in Punjab (PTI image) NEW DELHI: A day after visiting flood-affected areas of Punjab, the Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday underlined how illegal mining on riverbeds and floodplains over the years has weakened the embankments (bunds) along the Sutlej, Beas, Ravi, and Ghaggar rivers, causing waters…
The central government is likely to propose legislation during Parliament’s winter session to implement a tax on tobacco and related products, potentially replacing the existing GST compensation cess levied on these items.The present compensation cess, applied alongside the 28% GST, is expected to remain for a minimum of three months, allowing the government to complete…
File picture of Neeraj Phogat A chance encounter with boxing during a college visit by an army coach sowed the seeds of a dream that would eventually take her to the world stage. Though her roots belong to the celebrated Phogat clan — famed for wrestling — Neeraj Phogat chose a different ring, trading wrestling…
Tiger Shroff’s return to the Baaghi franchise with its fourth installment has yielded modest results, barely surpassing the opening day collection of the original 2016 film. While known for action, the film’s ‘A’ rating and polarizing reviews have impacted its performance. Baaghi 4 faces competition from ‘The Bengal Files’ and ‘The Conjuring: Final Rights,’ potentially…
Fatima Sana Khan of Team Pakistan (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images) Pakistan have decided to skip the ICC Women’s World Cup opening ceremony in Guwahati on September 30, according to the latest report from Pakistani news outlet Geo Super.The grand opening ceremony will feature renowned Indian singer Shreya Ghoshal performing before the tournament’s first match…
Pancreatic diseases, particularly pancreatic cancer, are often known for causing digestive issues, abdominal pain, and weight loss. However, many people are unaware that they can also cause visible changes to the skin. These cutaneous manifestations may appear before other symptoms, acting as early warning signs of underlying pancreatic problems. Recognising these signs can help in…
