NEW DELHI: In another big step towards inking the Rafale deal, India has issued the Letter of Request (LoR) to France to finalise the mega defence agreement worth around Rs 3.25 lakh crore for 114 Rafale fighter jets for the IAF.“The Letter of Request was issued last week by the acquisition wing of the defence…
The government has tightened rules governing silver imports, requiring all incoming shipments of the metal to be channelled through RBI-designated agencies, entities approved by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), and eligible jewellers authorised by the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) through the India International Bullion Exchange (IIBX). Such imports will now require…
Chandigarh: A 60-year-old man was critically injured rafter being hit by an unknown car driver near Burail Jail Chowk. The victim is battling for life in PGI. Sector 49 police have registered a case on the statement of his wife and are checking CCTV cameras installed near the accident spot.Sumitra Devi, a resident of Small…
Hyderabad: Researchers at National Institute of Technology Warangal have developed a new induction stove that can heat all types of cooking vessels — including aluminium and copper — marking a major step forward in everyday kitchen technology.The innovation, led by professor N Vishwanathan and professor S Porpandiselvi, addresses a long-standing limitation of conventional induction stoves,…
File photo (AP) NEW DELHI: The West Asia conflict has quietly altered India’s trade map. During April-May 2025, Oman was the 30th largest source of imports for India.In the first two months of the current financial year, helped by energy, Oman moved up to 10th spot, thanks to a 3.8 times jump in imports to…
The draft policy calls for regulating the fare and fixing the base fare per kilometre per student for school buses, educational institution buses and school vans Mumbai: The state transport department has received 179 objections and suggestions to the draft school bus policy, which calls for regulating the fare and fixing the base fare per…
Surat: Cash and jewellery worth Rs 31.47 lakh were stolen from the Vesu bungalow of a textile industrialist who also owns a chain of schools, after the house was left unlocked during a late-night outing. Police registered an FIR nearly a month after the theft, as the suspect remains unidentified.The theft occurred at the bungalow…
You’ll need a steady hand today. The Moon brings small worries, and Saturn makes you serious, so even simple issues can feel heavier than they are.Use caution while driving or moving around. A rushed commute, a slippery step, or careless use of tools may lead to unnecessary trouble. Stay alert and keep your focus on…
Twitch influencer known as Asmongold went viral because of his highly emotional video on his live broadcast. This well-known Twitch streamer, whose real name is Zack Hoyt, opened up about his personal life and admitted that he feels lonely and stuck in a repetitive daily routine. The video quickly went viral across social media platforms…
US stocks today: Wall Street fell in red on Monday, as uncertainty over the Middle East conflict intensified after Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz after a brief reopening. Dow Jones dipped 10 points to 49,437 while Nasdaq tumbled 100 before recovering to 54 points or 0.2% to 24,413. S&P 500 was also down,…
