Govt mulling extra GST over and above 40% proposed on tobacco products (AI image) The government is reportedly considering imposing additional excise or special duties beyond the proposed 40% GST on tobacco products to sustain current taxation levels, following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement of GST 2.0 reforms that eliminate compensation cess.Several states are requesting…
The Railway Recruitment Boards are set to commence the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) Group D Examination 2025 on 27 November, 2025. The nationwide Computer-Based Test (CBT) will run in multiple shifts from 27 November through 16 January, 2026. Candidates registered for this recruitment cycle are advised to familiarise themselves with the examination pattern and the…
A recent Pentagon report submitted to the US Congress has flagged China’s claim over Arunachal Pradesh as part of Beijing’s stated “core interests”, placing the Indian state alongside Taiwan and major maritime disputes in China’s long-term national strategy. It also highlights the extent of increasing collaboration and partnership between Beijing and Islamabad. The report notes…
Ravi Teja’s new action-comedy, ‘Mass Jathara,’ faces an uphill battle at the box office, with advance bookings reportedly weak. The film, made on a substantial budget, is also up against the re-release of SS Rajamouli’s ‘Baahubali’ films, which are already generating massive pre-release buzz and record-breaking advance sales. ‘Mass Jathara’ needs a significant turnaround to…
Samantha Ruth Prabhu revealed at a recent event that her decision to perform the ‘Oo Antava’ dance number was a personal challenge, as she never saw herself as ‘sexy’ and wanted to test her capabilities. She also spoke about her humble beginnings and how she uses her fame to create value, finding her purpose in…
Lucknow: On Thursday morning, a dramatic scene unfolded at Lucknow’s Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport when immigration officials intercepted Thongphun Chayapha, a Thai national traveling under the alias Darin Chokthanpat. Her attempt to board Air India Express Flight to Thailand unravelled a complex web of visa violations and document forgery, leading to an FIR against…
Limp Bizkit formed in 1994 in Jacksonville, Florida, with Fred Durst on vocals, Wes Borland on guitar, Sam Rivers on bass, John Otto on drums, and DJ Lethal on turntables. Together, they created a sound that mixed rap, rock, and raw attitude. Their aggressive lyrics and explosive stage presence captured the spirit of late 90s…
The government is working on building a comprehensive, integrated electronic database of land records that will clearly establish ownership rights in both rural and urban areas, supported by cadastral maps, land resources secretary Manoj Joshi told ET.Officials believe the move will enhance real-time access to land ownership details, improve the utilisation of land resources, reduce…
Lucknow: Lucknow University‘s geology department has received an Advanced Research Grant from the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) for a study of the north western Himalayas. The project, funded with nearly Rs 90 lakh and led by assistant professor Shashi Ranjan Rai, focuses on understanding how rocks deep within the Himalayas were heated, squeezed, and…
Filmmaker Abhinav Kashyap has raised multiple allegations against Salman Khan and his family, stating that they sidelined him from ‘Dabangg’. In a recent interview, the director also revealed that he pitched Randeep Hooda‘s name for the lead role of the film. However, according to the filmmaker, Sohail Khan dismissed the idea of Hooda as the…
