US targets 2 Mumbai companies, 5 Indians in Iran petroleum sanctions (representative image) The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on two Mumbai-based companies and five Indian nationals over their alleged involvement in the trade of petroleum products from Iran, as Washington stepped up its economic pressure on Tehran.The US department of state targeted SSPL…
The protests continued for a third consecutive day on Thursday NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police has so far registered at least four FIRs against Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and other opposition leaders in connection with the two-day protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in Lutyens’…
Experts say H-1B visas are an indication of the larger crackdown to ensure Americans don’t lose out on jobs. Indians, particularly IT sector professionals, hoping to work in the US, have a steep uphill climb. And, under the Donald Trump administration the fear is that the path may itself be lost! The repeated tightening of…
Boxing Federation of India (BFI) president Ajay Singh NEW DELHI: The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) is headed for a showdown, with secretary general Pramod Kumar convening a Special General Meeting (SGM) on Oct 24 to move a no-confidence motion against president Ajay Singh, even as Singh said the federation’s priority must remain the preparation…
‘Ranabaali’ trailer out: Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna’s period drama tells the story of a British-made famine; makers say, ‘A story that deserves to be told right’ The trailer of ‘Ranabaali’, starring Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna, was released on Thursday evening. Directed by Rahul Sankrityan, the 3-minute-56-second glimpse follows a village struggling through a…
The sale prompted opposition from the man’s daughter from his first marriage. (Image for representative purpose only) Land disputes are a tricky matter especially when it comes to property that one person claims is ancestral, and the other as self-acquired.In one such case, a daughter has claimed share in a property that her grandmother and…
Rahul Gandhi replied to Musk’s post on X. NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Thursday responded to SpaceX CEO Elon Musk‘s criticism over Starlink’s pending commercial launch in India, posting on X: “Welcome to India, Elon. Wait till you discover the other guy.”Congress leader’s response came after Musk continued…
What are the key reforms that have been announced and what do they mean? Let’s take a look: The 57th GST Council meeting saw the announcement of sweeping reforms aimed at ease of doing business, especially for small businesses. The changes recommended by the Council will take effect from April 1, 2027.Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman…
‘My first memory of him is everybody standing scared and so terrified of him’, Sutapa Sikdar remembers Nana Patekar on the ‘Khamoshi: The Musical’ set Nana Patekar, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 75, was a feared presence on the sets of ‘Khamoshi: The Musical’ in 1996. Dialogue writer Sutapa Sikdar, then…
New Delhi, Oct 08 (ANI): Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chairs 57th meeting of the GST Council, in New Delhi on Thursday. (@FinMinIndia X/ANI Photo) The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council on Thursday recommended a series of changes aimed at easing compliance, reducing procedural burdens and simplifying the GST regime, while…
