India’s consumption story could soon receive a major boost, with a mix of tax reforms and economic measures paving the way for stronger domestic demand, according to a new Morgan Stanley report.The report, dated August 17, said an overhaul in GST rate slabs, along with support from personal income tax cuts, monetary policy easing, signs…
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini (ANI file photo) NEW DELHI: Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday hit back at Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi over his latest salvo at EC and the ruling BJP — “H-files” — in which he alleged massive voter fraud during the Haryana assembly elections.Speaking to reporters,…
Sara Tendulkar with her parents during the inauguration of her studio. (Pic credit: Sachin Tendulkar) NEW DELHI: The Tendulkar household has been basking in moments of joy this month. Days after reports of Arjun Tendulkar’s engagement to Saaniya Chandok, cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar shared another proud moment for the family – the professional milestone of…
The 71st National Film Awards ceremony concluded in Delhi today. Celebrities across varied regional film industried flocked to the capital to receive the honors, including Hindi cinema superstar Shah Rukh Khan. The actor has received one of the top awards at the ceremony for the Atlee directed 2023 film, ‘Jawan.’ With his first National Award,…
KL Rahul, Dhruv Jurel and Ravindra Jadeja (PTI Photos) Ahmedabad : Dhruv Jurel has a unique routine. Before facing every delivery, he touches the turf, his chest, and then says a prayer.The talented UP keeper-bat is clearly a creature of habit, and routines probably help him focus better. He does the same during practice. But…
When immigration officials determine insufficient documentation exists to approve an application, the USCIS issues a request for evidence. (AI image) The Donald Trump administration is tightening its noose, cracking down and seeking evidence of the $100,000 H-1B visa fee. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services has started sending requests for evidence seeking the $100,000…
BENGALURU: Indian pacers Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep, and spinner Kuldeep Yadav, made good use of the conditions at the BCCI Centre of Excellence here on Friday. On Day 2 of India ‘A’ red-ball game against South Africa ‘A’, the pacers especially got valuable game time before the upcoming two-match Test series against South Africa….
NEW DELHI: The 2025–26 Indian home cricket season will kick off with the Duleep Trophy, scheduled to begin on August 28 and run until September 15. Serving as a crucial preparatory tournament ahead of India’s long home Test season, the red-ball event will mark the return of the traditional zonal format after last year’s deviation…
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Tuesday defended India’s decision to continue buying Russian oil, accusing the United States of trying to eliminate competition using the Ukraine conflict as a pretext. “Our Indian counterparts have already reacted to [this pressure] to stop buying oil from Russia. They proceed from the assumption [that] if the United…
IITs and IIMs are considered sobriquets of golden job opportunities. Not wrong though. But a recent survey by Blind, an anonymous community app for verified professionals, is turning that assumption on its head. The obsession and fascination with Tier 1 and 2 colleges is not unfounded. However, if a student ended up in a Tier…
