Chennai: Prohibition and excise minister K Vignesh has warned transport contractors of Tasmac not to demand money from retail shops, as it could pave the way for MRP violation.While inspecting a few distilleries and Tasmac depots on Sunday, the minister asked the transport contractors how much they received per carton at retail shops, and one…
Kolkata: A 51-year-old real estate promoter was allegedly wrongfully confined, assaulted, and extorted inside a political party office in Beleghata over an old monetary dispute, police said on Sunday.The attackers allegedly also forced the victim to transfer a hefty amount via a digital wallet and physically robbed him before letting him go.According to police, the…
The fire at the daily market caused damage estimated to run into lakhs of rupees Dibrugarh: A fire tore through the daily market in Tinsukia district’s Doomdooma town on Sunday morning, gutting seven shops and causing damage estimated to run into lakhs of rupees, officials said. No casualties were reported in the incident.According to residents,…
Course correction: The arrangements reflect govt’s determination to plug every vulnerability identified after the paper leak controversy that led to the cancellation of the original examination NEW DELHI: Cabinet secretary T V Somanathan while reviewing the preparedness for the June 21 NEET-UG retest stated, “The full might and weight of the law will fall on…
The Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi has announced that a new outsourced service provider will take over passport, visa and consular services for Indian nationals and other applicants across the UAE from July 1, 2026.According to the Embassy, Al Hind Tours and Travels LLC has been selected to manage the services following a tendering…
Union Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said movements in the rupee against the US dollar are influenced by a combination of global and domestic factors, stressing that the Reserve Bank of India intervenes only to contain excessive volatility and not to defend any specific exchange rate.Addressing reporters at Devanahalli near Bengaluru during an event…
Quote of the day by Jackie Chan: ‘Nothing makes me more determined to succeed than someone telling me something’s impossible’ Jackie Chan has been through a lot of things in his life. The famed actor has been working for decades in the industry and even broke through language barriers to excel in the international market….
NEET SS counselling schedule 2026 The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) is yet to announce a revised schedule for the next round of National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Super Speciality (NEET SS) counselling. Candidates waiting for Round 2 counselling are advised to regularly check the official website, as the process currently remains on hold.The delay is linked to…
India’s Rohit Sharma (AP Photo) Former England spinner Graeme Swann believes the growing discussion around Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli‘s future is an unavoidable part of elite sport, especially when a new generation of talent is beginning to make headlines.Although India still have two ODIs left in their ongoing series against Afghanistan, attention is already…
Hyundai has officially unveiled the fourth-generation i20, following the recent leak of its images online. The latest version of the premium hatchback debuts first in Brazil and brings a completely redesigned exterior, a revamped cabin and updated powertrain options.The new i20 adopts a noticeably different design philosophy compared to its predecessor. While the overall hatchback…
