Hyderabad: BJP state president N Ramchander Rao accused Congress, BRS, and AIMIM parties opposing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of resorting to mud slinging for political gains and also fearing losing bogus votes in the purification of electoral rolls initiated by the Election Commission of India (ECI).“Congress, BRS, and MIM are misleading the public and spreading…
MUMBAI: The Maharashtra government has reduced Value Added Tax (VAT) on Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) to 7 per cent from 18 per cent for a period of six months with effect from May 15, in a move aimed at providing relief to airlines grappling with high fuel costs. The civil aviation ministry said the move…
A spiritual mood finds you, even if you’re not planning it. You might get involved in a religious activity, a temple visit, lighting a lamp at home, or helping with a community prayer.The Moon supports inner balance, and Venus, your ruler, keeps your social side pleasant. Children’s support becomes a big source of joy. Their…
Mumbai: By Tuesday afternoon, all that remained of 75-year-old Rupa Baai’s home in Darukhana was a heap of twisted tin sheets, broken utensils and a cot pushed to the roadside under the harsh summer sun. The frail woman, unwell and barely able to stand for long, sat silently as six bulldozers moved through the narrow…
Aries: Today, clarity over hustle Instead of pushing, energy should be used to clarify confusion in the work environment. Good decisions will arise from clear, well-organised reasoning. Money matters may need to be looked at again so take your time. Never hurry into any deal or spending of money. “You are good at sensing, not…
‘My Qaum are all Indians, including you’: Javed Akhtar gives strong response to troll over religion remark Veteran lyricist, screenwriter and poet Javed Akhtar once again found himself responding to online criticism after sharing his views on former US President Donald Trump. Known for expressing his opinions fearlessly on social and political issues, Akhtar recently…
Three Indians injured after drone strike sparks fire at Fujairah oil zone in UAE NEW DELHI: Three Indian nationals were injured on Monday after a fire broke out at the Fujairah Petroleum Industries Zone (FOIZ) in the United Arab Emirates following a drone strike originating from Iran.Authorities in Fujairah confirmed that the blaze was triggered…
Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims (ANI image) The Ministry of external affairs (MEA) has issued an advisory for Indian citizens undertaking the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra through private tour operators, urging pilgrims not to begin their journey without securing all mandatory travel documents.The advisory comes after several Indian pilgrims were reportedly stranded in Nepal due to the absence…
KOLKATA: Montu Mondal, a 33-year-old driver from Banikantha Nagar in Barasat, was travelling in the SUV with Suvedu Adhikari’s close aide Chandranath Rath and driver Buddhadeb Bera when the killers attacked.Mondal is the only one who escaped unhurt.Over 48 hours after the incident, his brother Jhantu, a lawyer, said Mondal is still in trauma. Watch…
