New Delhi: Congress leader Pawan Khera on Thursday launched a sharp attack on Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, alleging that India’s ethanol blending policy has turned into a “family windfall,” benefiting Gadkari’s sons’ companies. Khera claimed that while ordinary citizens face rising fuel costs, Cian Agro Industries, owned by Gadkari’s son Nikhil, saw revenues surge from...
Patna: A criminal case has been filed against INDIA Bloc leaders over allegedly offensive remarks made against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his late mother during the INDIA Bloc’s Voter Rights Yatra in Darbhanga, Bihar. The complaint was lodged by local resident Satish Chandra Gupta in the Civil Court of Jamui, naming INDIA Bloc leaders...
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday lauded the recent GST reforms announced by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Speaking to National Awardee teachers at his official residence on 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, PM Modi highlighted that the Goods and Services Tax (GST) has been made simpler, with tax slabs reduced to just 5%...
Navi Mumbai: The newly inaugurated container cargo terminal at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) in Uran marks a historic milestone for India’s maritime sector. With this expansion, JNPA has become the first Indian port to surpass the 10 million TEU capacity mark, cementing Maharashtra’s position as a leading hub in global shipping and logistics. A...
Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Pralhad Joshi, on Thursday launched the retail sale of onions at Rs 24 per kg in Delhi, Mumbai, and Ahmedabad. The initiative is being executed through outlets and mobile vans of NCCF, NAFED, Kendriya Bhandar, and distribution partners of NAFED and NCCF as part of the...
New Delhi: The GST Council has approved an increase in the tax on oil and gas exploration and production services from 12% to 18%, a move set to raise production costs across the sector. The new tax rates will come into effect from September 22, 2025. According to an official statement, services related to the...
Kolkata: Chaos erupted in the West Bengal Assembly on Thursday during a special session convened to discuss the alleged persecution and harassment of Bengali people in the state. The BJP boycotted the proceedings during the question hour, and tensions escalated, leading to a clash between BJP and TMC legislators. During the altercation, BJP legislator Shankar...
In a significant policy update, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced that from December 1, 2025, Indian nationals residing in India who apply for visas will be required to submit police clearance certificates (PCCs) issued only by Regional Passport Offices (RPOs) under the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India. The move eliminates the...
Rajinikanth’s much-anticipated action thriller Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, hit theatres on August 14, 2025, and received widespread acclaim for its performances, soundtrack, and engaging narrative. The film went on to become the highest-grossing Tamil film of 2025, the third highest-grossing Indian film of the year, and the fourth highest-grossing Tamil film of all time....
Agra: A 60-year-old woman, Munni Devi, tragically lost her life after being struck by a car at a petrol pump in Maruti Estate, Jagdishpura, on Wednesday morning. She was waiting for her son, Lalit, to refuel their motorcycle when the accident occurred. According to family members, Lalit had queued at the Essar petrol pump near...