Amazon is stepping up its India bet with fresh investments across ecommerce, quick commerce, artificial intelligence and exports, with the company describing the current period as its most aggressive phase of expansion in the country so far.The renewed push comes after Amazon announced plans to invest $35 billion in India by 2030, adding to the…
NEW DELHI: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government on Friday won the confidence motion in the Punjab assembly, with chief minister Bhagwant Mann asserting that the result had put to rest speculation about instability within the party.The motion was moved earlier in the day during a special one-day session, days after a setback in the…
The Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) has published the Excise Inspector Answer Key 2026 for the recruitment examination conducted on May 31. Candidates can download the provisional answer key, evaluate their expected scores, and prepare to submit objections if they find discrepancies. The recruitment process aims to fill 197 Excise and Taxation Inspector vacancies…
NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Saturday spoke with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to convey India’s strong objections to US Navy attacks in the Gulf that resulted in the deaths of three Indian mariners.Describing the incidents as unacceptable, Jaishankar said commercial shipping should not be subjected to such actions.In a post…
New Delhi: An expert committee formed by Supreme Court has laid down minimum standards for intensive care units (ICUs), defining what hospitals must have to qualify as possessing an ICU – covering infrastructure, equipment and staffing. The framework mandates a dedicated ICU space with access to emergency services, operation theatres and laboratories, along with power…
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann (File photo) NEW DELHI: Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday reiterated that he is not the person seen in the viral “sacrilege” video and alleged that it was an impostor wearing a mask resembling him .In support of his claim, he said the individual in the footage does not have…
Ahmedabad: In May 2021, Cyclone Tauktae’s rampage uprooted 33 lakh trees in the Gir National Park and Sanctuary, and five years later, the red tape has mildly fluttered, allowing the removal of 86,969 extirpated trees. The small portion of the 33 lakh trees chosen for clearance is mainly teak, which has been lying in the…
Raj govt releases leaflet showcasing information and achievements related to PM SHRI schools. Jaipur: During a review meeting, chief secretary V Srinivas Monday said Rajasthan’s govt schools outperformed the national average in the National Achievement Survey (NAS) 2025 and ranked among the top 10 states across Classes 3, 6 and 9.Reviewing the progress of PM…
Odisha schools to close from April 27 as heatwave worsens All government, government-aided and private schools in Odisha will remain closed for summer vacation from April 27, the state government said in its latest update, according to ANI.The government clarified that while regular classes will stop, previously scheduled examinations, census-related work and other official duties…
NEW DELHI: In a big setback to online gaming firms facing show-cause notices for GST evasion of around Rs 2.5 lakh crore (with penalty), Supreme Court Wednesday upheld levy of 28% tax on the full face value of online gaming bets and validated rules under CGST for determining valuation of taxable supplies for lotteries, betting,…
