NEW DELHI: Reduction of GST (goods and services tax) from 12% to 5% across the renewable energy value chain is expected to bring down the power procurement costs of discoms (distribution utilities) across the country by roughly Rs 3,000 crore annually, the government said on Wednesday.The savings may not lead to reduction in consumer tariffs…
CHANDIGARH: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) legislator Harmit Singh Pathanmajra, wanted in connection with a rape case, is believed to have fled to Australia after appearing in a video interview with an overseas Punjabi web channel, news agency PTI reported.The first-time MLA from Sanour had been absconding since 2 September. His appearance in the video has…
Lucknow: Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday undertook a one-day visit to the temple town of Ayodhya, where he offered prayers at the revered Hanumangarhi temple and later paid obeisance at the sanctum sanctorum of Ram Lalla. The CM began his visit with rituals at the historic Sankat Mochan Hanumangarhi shrine, where he performed special…
The first ODI in Perth was a disappointing return for Rohit Sharma, as he managed just eight runs off 14 balls, hitting only a single boundary. (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: While his long-time teammate Virat Kohli will be looking to continue his stellar form at a familiar Adelaide Oval during the second ODI against Australia…
India and Russia have “almost” finalised the date for President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India for the annual India-Russia summit, said NSA Ajit Doval during his visit to Moscow. Both sides had said last year Putin would travel to India in 2025 for the annual summit but they have not been able to confirm a…
‘Homebound’, directed by Neeraj Ghaywan is India’s official entry for the Oscars 2026 in the category of Best International Feature Film. The film, which stars Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa and Janhvi Kapoor, tells a moving story inspired by two real-life boys, Amrit and Saiyub, who travelled during the lockdown to reach their home.But soon after…
Actress Shwetha Menon, who is contesting for the post of Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) president, has found herself in hot water. Ahead of the AMMA polls, the actress is facing charges for allegedly acting in obscene scenes, which are being widely circulated on the internet. According to a PTI report, police on Wednesday…
L-R: Keshav Maharaj, Kuldeep Yadav and Bernard Scholtz NEW DELHI: South Africa’s veteran spinner Keshav Maharaj has reclaimed the top spot in the latest ICC ODI bowling rankings, released on Wednesday. The 35-year-old left-arm tweaker surged to No.1 after a match-winning performance against Australia in Cairns, where he claimed 5 for 33 in a 98-run…
US EEOC chief Andrea Lucas urges white men to report DEI-related race or sex discrimination at work. (AP Photo) The head of the US agency responsible for enforcing workplace civil rights has called on white men to report experiences of race or sex discrimination at work. Andrea Lucas, chair of the US Equal Employment Opportunity…
Mamdani triggered controversy after he claimed his aunt felt unsafe in hijab in NYC after 9/11. NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani recently recalled how his aunt suffered after 9/11, as she felt unsafe in her hijab, which drew suspicious stares in an atmosphere vilifying Muslims. The comment came as Mamdani was speaking about Islamophobia in…
