Karnataka is set to revolutionize liquor taxation by directly linking excise duty to alcohol content(Representative image) BENGALURU: Alcoholic beverages with higher alcohol content are set to become costlier in Karnataka, while lower-strength variants may turn relatively cheaper under a proposed overhaul of the state’s liquor taxation policy that links excise duty directly to alcohol content….
Panaji: Local varieties of summer fruits such as water apples, jamun and other wild fruits, which once sold for as little as Rs 1 per piece are now priced at Rs 5 to 8 each. These seasonal berries are not commercially cultivated in Goa but inconspicuously exist in the wild or in private home gardens.With…
Image used for representational purpose only LUCKNOW: The electoral data from Uttar Pradesh reveals a striking and politically sensitive pattern: ministers who secured victory in 2022 with the narrowest margins are disproportionately linked to the highest number of voter deletions after the SIR exercise, completed on April 10, 2026.Among current ministers who narrowly won in…
Harness the energy of Saturn and Mercury today to bolster your focus and discipline—perfect for anyone chasing academic goals or career advancements. As Venus showers us with affection, relationships flourish, creating an atmosphere ripe for trust and intimacy. Entrepreneurs are encouraged to make assertive choices, though careful planning is essential to navigate challenges. The day…
An Indian-origin truck driver has admitted causing a fatal crash in Canada as he was playing a mobile phone game behind the steering wheel. The deadly pileup killed 2 people.29-year-old Baljeet Singh is an Ontario resident who pleaded guilty in a Longueuil courthouse to dangerous driving causing death and dangerous driving causing bodily harm over…
Varanasi: In a major crackdown on the illegal sale and smuggling of codeine-laced New Phensedyl cough syrup, Kotwali police filed a 38,000-page chargesheet before the fast track court of an additional district judge on Thursday.A total of 18 persons have been named in the chargesheet, including syndicate kingpin Shubham Jaiswal, a resident of Kayastha Tola…
As we all know that Ganga is the most sacred river in Hinduism. She is known as the living Goddess. It is believed to remove all the sins and past bad karmas if you take a holy dip in Ganga river time to time and worshipping her brings auspiciousness and prosperity in your life. She…
Panaji: After a less-than-satisfactory response from mining companies the first time around, the directorate of mines and geology has announced the second phase of the e-auction of dumps, the tender for which went live on Tuesday. In the first phase of the e-auction of low-grade iron ore dumps, just one of the five dumps was…
Indian players celebrates the dismissal of South Africa’s Wiaan Mulder during the first Test in Kolkata in November. (AP) New Delhi: The Indian cricket team faces a packed international calendar after the IPL 2026 concludes on May 31, and the management will monitor workloads before finalising squads for the subsequent assignments. With only a few…
Kolkata: The EC has reported a fresh rise in the number of voters in Bengal, with nearly 5 lakh names being added to the electoral roll in the past month, taking the total count to 6.8 crore. Bengal, which had over 7.6 crore voters during the pre-SIR period, thus witnessed a 10.9% drop (83.8 lakh)…
