Jewellers articulate their concerns Ahmedabad: As the govt of India announced an increase in import duty on gold and silver to 15%, the gems and jewellery industry in Gujarat has raised major concerns over liquidity as well as jobs in the industry. Bullion traders also warn of a rise in unofficial trade channels.Under the new…
Chandigarh: Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday slammed the BJP-led Centre over the NEET paper leak, calling it a betrayal of lakhs of students whose dreams were crushed by repeated failures in the examination system. Speaking to media persons after a meeting with Union minister Nitin Gadkari in Delhi, Mann stated that the NEET…
Pune: The fast-growing suburb of Undri is set to get its first public garden nine years after being merged within the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) limits, with the civic body initiating the process to develop a green space on a 12,635sqm amenity plot.Residents have repeatedly highlighted the lack of open spaces and recreational facilities in…
Guwahati: The Himanta Biswa Sarma-led Assam cabinet, in its very first meeting after being sworn in for a second term, adopted a series of austerity measures in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for economic self-reliance and responsible nation-building amid West Asia crisis.Sarma said the cabinet had carefully considered the PM’s call to save…
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh social welfare minister Asim Arun on Monday highlighted expanding opportunities in the healthcare sector while addressing hundreds of nursing students at Bhagidari Bhawan in Gomtinagar during a two-day annual conclave.The event, held on Monday and Tuesday, marked International Nurses Day, observed on May 12. Students took an oath during the programme, reaffirming…
Jaipur: The state govt is planning to reduce the number of working days for non-emergency departments as part of a broader austerity and resource conservation initiative being shaped by the administration of chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma.According to sources, the govt is planning a structured plan to gradually shift selected departments from the existing five-day…
Cannes 2026 has already delivered its share of red-carpet moments with stars putting their best fashion foot forward. One among the starry lineup is Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt.The star returned to the red carpet in two stunning and dramatic looks. While on Day 1 she opted for a peach number, she picked a fairytale insired…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli returned to form in style with an unbeaten 105 as Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Kolkata Knight Riders by six wickets in IPL 2026 on Wednesday. Chasing 193 in Raipur, RCB got home with five balls to spare, thanks mainly to Kohli’s calm and controlled…
You’re switched on today. The Moon supports your focus and Mars gives drive, so you’ll feel more active, ready to get things done without too much drama. Good. Use it.A small win can lift the whole day. It may be finishing a pending task, sending an email you were avoiding, or finally cleaning up a…
