Representative image (AI image) NEW DELHI: The GST Council on Wednesday approved a sharp hike in taxes on sin and luxury goods, creating a new 40 per cent slab for items such as tobacco, pan masala, aerated drinks and premium vehicles. The move marks a major restructuring of the indirect tax system, as the government…
Gold continued its upward momentum on Monday, jumping by Rs 2,033 to settle at Rs 1,23,100 per 10 grams in domestic futures trade. The precious metal has now advanced for four straight sessions, buoyed by strong global sentiment and a weakening US dollar.Data from the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) showed that the December gold futures…
India coach Gautam Gambhir (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) India’s domination in the shortest format under head coach Gautam Gambhir continued as the visitors sealed a commanding 48-run win over Australia in the fourth T20I on Thursday, taking a 2-1 series lead after the first match was washed out. With this victory, India remain unbeaten…
Rohit Sharma and Rahul Chahar in action for Mumbai Indians in the IPL (Images via Getty Images) Rohit Sharma’s influence at Mumbai Indians continues to resonate, even among players who have since moved on from the franchise. Former MI spinner and current Sunrisers Hyderabad bowler Rahul Chahar has described the veteran opener as a leader…
Lucknow: A Thai Lion Air flight (TLM 220) en route from Bangkok to Kathmandu faced a mid-air challenge when it couldn’t align properly for landing at Tribhuvan International Airport.Following the standard safety protocol, the pilot aborted the landing and diverted the aircraft to Lucknow. The flight touched down at at Amausi airport at 3.02pm, with…
Pune: Ketan Deshpande, Founder and Chairman of FUEL Education, who has been instrumental in bringing about social transformation through education and creating employment opportunities for youth through skill-based learning, has been honored with the ‘Special Contribution Human Rights Award’ by the Human Rights Protection and Awareness Organization here on Thursday.He was presented the award by…
CGPSC Labour Officer recruitment notice 2025 The Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC) has started a recruitment cycle for 2025, inviting online applications for 238 vacancies, including key posts such as Labour Officer, Assistant Jailor, and several other Group-level positions. The notification, released on the Commission’s official website psc.cg.gov.in, opens the application process from December 1…
NEW DELHI: West Bengal on Wednesday warned that vesting governors with discretion to decide the fate of bills would jeopardise states’ legislative functions, while Supreme Court-prescribed timeline for governors and the President would expedite transforming people’s will into laws. This would not amount to amending the Constitution, it told the court. The TMC govt, through…
For students at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, scholarships are more than financial support, they can shape the trajectory of an academic career. Recognizing the burden of tuition and the importance of merit and holistic development, the institute offers several scholarships targeting both academic excellence and socio-economic need. Understanding the eligibility, benefits, and…
Ayodhya/Lucknow: Ahead of the ‘dhawajarohan’ ceremony scheduled to take place in Ram temple in Ayodhya on Nov 25, chairman of the temple construction committee Nripendra Misra held a review meeting on Sunday.After inspecting the ongoing civil works and other preparations being made to facilitate the event, Misra said that everyone is looking forward to the…
