A barren stretch of volcanic rock rising from the Atlantic Ocean may not sound like one of the world’s most protected places, yet almost nobody is allowed to set foot on Iceland’s Surtsey island. There are no permanent residents, hotels or tourist attractions, and even scientists need special permission to visit. The reason lies in…
Mumbai: Maharashtra government has made mandatory digital locks with real-time GPS tracking for all liquor-spirit transport vehicles, covering intra-state, interstate, and port movements, from June 1, to prevent theft and duty evasion. With electronic sealing and real-time tracking, officials expect sharper surveillance, reduced leakages, and a decisive shift from manual to tech-driven excise enforcement.Following the…
A growing cadre of GCC executives in India now hold enterprise-wide responsibilities that extend well beyond managing local operations Bengaluru: A growing number of leaders from India-based global capability centres (GCCs) are making their way into the Fortune 500 C-suite, underscoring the rising strategic importance of these centres and the influence of their leadership.Recent examples…
India exported around $380 million worth of quartz surface products to the US in FY26. As the Donald Trump administration continues to find ways to impose tariffs, India has approached the World Trade Organization (WTO) seeking consultations with the US over Washington’s tariff-rate quota on imports of quartz surface products. The measure took effect on…
Lucknow: Lucknow Police on Tuesday registered FIR against an unidentified Facebook account holder on charges of circulating objectionable, misleading and communal content using name and photograph of prominent Shia cleric Maulana Mirza Mohammad Yasoob Abbas.According to police officials, the case was registered at Chowk Police Station after the cleric submitted written complaint alleging misuse of…
Sebi insists on creating better awareness among investing community in a meeting with brokers MUMBAI: Faced with teething troubles with the Closing Auction Session (CAS), officials at markets regulator Sebi on Wednesday interacted with representatives from large broking houses to understand the problems and asked them to make investors aware of the system. CAS is…
Panaji: Power minister Ramkrishna ‘Sudin’ Dhavalikar on Sunday said Goa govt has no plans to hand over the state’s power distribution network to Tata Power or any other private entity. He also warned that if Tata Power has been approaching panchayats directly for no-objection certificates (NoCs) without routing its proposal through the govt, the practice…
Jaisalmer: Talks between the Barmer district administration and a delegation protesting over the Giral Lignite Mines issue continued for nearly five hours Tuesday at the District Collectorate, but ended without any concrete resolution. The agitation continued Wednesday for the 16th consecutive day, with Shiv MLA Ravindra Singh Bhati remaining at the dharna site in Giral…
Today is all about nurturing the bonds of family and home, where positivity thrives. Your mother plays a vital role, guiding you with invaluable advice and a comforting presence. It’s an excellent time to tackle property concerns and invest in new home essentials. Collaborating with your partner on home-related decisions can deepen your connection, while…
NEW DELHI: A man was injured after an alleged knife attack by his friends following an argument in east Delhi’s Krishna Nagar area, police said on Friday.The incident took place on Thursday evening around 9 pm. The injured man identified as Nazeem, had already been taken to Hedgewar Aarogya Sansthan Hospital, while the accused had…
