Your next plate of hilsa may well have its origins in Bharuch, Gujarat, rather than the usual fishing grounds of West Bengal or Bangladesh. According to ET, Bharuch has delivered a record 4,000 tonnes of hilsa across the country during July–August, at a time when imports from Bangladesh have yet to begin this year and…
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…
The recent 56th GST Council meeting brought welcome news for TV lovers and the media industry alike. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that from September 22, all televisions larger than 32 inches will now attract just 18% GST instead of 28%. This makes premium LED, Smart, and 4K TVs far more affordable for Indian households…
File Pic: Asia Cup trophy (Pic credit: ACC) The Asia Cup, Asia’s premier continental cricket tournament, has seen several transformations since its inception in 1984. Traditionally played in the 50-over format, the event underwent a historic shift in 2016 when it was staged as a T20 International (T20I) competition for the first time.Go Beyond The…
A passenger on a train has gained viral attention on social media for using his personal cooler while sleeping, despite having three functioning fans directly above his seat. The video shows the traveler sleeping comfortably next to a portable cooler that was plugged into the train compartment’s electrical socket, sparking both amusement and disbelief among…
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt has joined the chorus of voices celebrating ‘Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra’, the Kalyani Priyadarshan starrer that has taken the South Indian box office by storm. The film, directed by Dominic Arun and produced by Dulquer Salmaan, has already crossed the Rs 100 crore mark globally, becoming the highest-grossing…
Jasprit Bumrah bowls during the Test series against England. (Getty Images) New Delhi: In a few days’ time, the spotlight will again be back on Jasprit Bumrah.The keyboard warriors and YouTube yappers have already started debating how many games he will play in the Asia Cup. Whether he will feature only in the big matches…
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Image/Agencies) NEW DELHI: Congress on Thursday took a swipe at the Centre, accusing it of “celebrating” the Goods and Services Tax “as if collecting taxes from the common people were some great achievement.”Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge also accused the government of turning the vision of “One…
Riding high on the success of Gadar 2, Sunny Deol has reportedly finished shooting his part as Lord Hanuman in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayan, where Ranbir Kapoor and Yash also play key roles. The first installment is slated for Diwali 2026. Deol’s resurgence continues with Border 2 and Lahore 1947, ensuring his strong presence in Bollywood…
Nick Kyrgios (L) has been on the sidelines due to multiple injuries while Aryna Sabalenka is into the 2025 US Open semifinals. (AP/Getty Images) Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios has claimed he would easily defeat women’s World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in a proposed “Battle of the Sexes” match potentially scheduled for January in Hong…
