Congress leader Rahul Gandhi NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the Centre’s new UPI fee framework, accusing him of “surrendering” to US pressure.In a video posted on X, Rahul referred to former prime minister Indira Gandhi while drawing a comparison with PM…
Along Utah’s scenic Mirror Lake Highway, a large restoration project is showing why forest management is about more than planting trees or clearing brush. The recently completed Upper Provo Stewardship Project treated 3,873 acres across the Upper Provo Watershed, combining juniper removal, conifer thinning, hazard tree work, aspen enhancement and wetland restoration. The value of…
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman addresses the 8th International Tax Conference in Bengaluru. Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said India has renegotiated its tax treaties with Mauritius, Singapore and Cyprus to restore the country’s right to tax capital gains arising from investments in India at the source.Speaking about India’s tax policy and international taxation framework,…
Filmmaker Trivikram Srinivas was set to present the Telugu version of the spiritual blockbuster ‘Hanuman Ansh’ in the Telugu states under his banner, has reportedly stepped away from the project ahead of its announced September 18 release.The development has also reportedly affected the promotional plans for the Telugu version, with the teaser launch event in…
CHENNAI: While India has no basketball team at the Asian Games, R Rakesh is the country’s sole representative in the sport as a referee. The Aichi-Nagoya Games will mark his debut in Asian Games, the Karnataka man earlier appearing for Asian championships.The 36-year-old became a FIBA referee at the age of 23 and has a…
Vishwakarma Puja 2026 is set for September 17, celebrating the revered god of craftsmanship. In anticipation of this holy occasion, it’s recommended to dispose of broken tools and outdated tech. Clear away excess papers and incomplete projects from your workspace. A thorough cleaning, especially in often overlooked areas, is crucial to foster a respectful atmosphere,…
The petition sought directions to the authorities to consider a representation seeking a fact-finding exercise into the alleged lathi-charge and the differing accounts that followed. NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has declined to entertain a PIL seeking a fact-finding inquiry into conflicting accounts over the alleged use of lathis by Delhi Police during a…
The accused, Kalyan Bainsla and his cousin Lovneesh, were arrested from Rajasthan GURGAON: The two accused in the Gurgaon hit-and-run case, car driver Kalyan Bainsla and his cousin Lovneesh, were produced before a local court on Wednesday and sent to two days of police custody until September 18.Advocate Lalit Bindal, who represents Bainsla, said police…
Assam Rifles, DRI seize 109kg consignment in Hailakandi SILCHAR: Assam Rifles and the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized 109.2kg of Yaba tablets, valued at around Rs 327 crore, during a joint operation in Assam’s Hailakandi district, officials said on Wednesday.The seizure, described by Assam Rifles as its biggest-ever haul of Yaba tablets, was made…
A woman was struck by a car and carried on its bonnet after a dispute. LUCKNOW: In a horrific incident near Janeshwar Mishra Park, a woman was struck by a car and carried on its bonnet for some distance following a dispute. A video showing the incident has also gone viral on social media.According to…
