NEW DELHI: Govt is staring at a major shortage of bitumen due to the ongoing West Asia conflict, which is set to impact construction and maintenance of tar roads. While the price of VG-40, the most commonly used grade of bitumen, has almost doubled since the conflict began, its availability has plummeted compared to the…
NEW DELHI: Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ), on Thursday said it will acquire a 100% stake in Jaypee Fertilisers & Industries (JFIL) from Jaiprakash Associates for Rs 1,500 crore, as part of the NCLT-approved resolution plan for JAL.In a regulatory filing, APSEZ said the acquisition will further consolidate the company’s inland logistics presence…
Khloe Kardashian and Michael B. Jordan unexpectedly find themselves at the centre of dating rumours this week after a fake photo purporting to show them at dinner together spreads across social media. A parody account on X shares the viral post, claiming the pair has been “spotted having dinner together” and hinting that the two…
UGC NET June 2026 registration window closing tomorrow UGC NET June 2026 registration window: The National Testing Agency (NTA) will close the extended registration window tomorrow, May 23, 2026. The agency revised the schedule. after receiving multiple representations from candidates seeking additional time to complete the application process.In a public notice issued on May 20,…
Bat first or lose? Hyderabad pitch trend adds huge twist to SRH vs RCB clash (Image: X) Sunrisers Hyderabad host table-toppers Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a high-stakes Match 67 clash tonight at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, with a direct ticket to a top-two finish on the line. Both teams have already qualified for…
SpaceX may be preparing one of the most extraordinary executive reward packages ever conceived, and it is tied to an ambition that sounds more like science fiction than corporate strategy. According to reports surrounding the company’s long-term compensation structure, Elon Musk could eventually receive the biggest reward payout in history if he succeeds in helping…
For Leo ascendant, Jupiter’s transit into Cancer in 2026 is one of those shifts that can quietly change a lot in the background. It is not always loud, but it can be far-reaching. Cancer is Jupiter’s sign of exaltation, so the planet becomes strong here. For Simha Lagna, Jupiter rules the 5th house of Sagittarius…
Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra has directed strict enforcement of animal welfare laws for Bakrid. NEW DELHI: Delhi development minister Kapil Mishra on Thrusday directed officials to ensure strict enforcement of animal welfare laws ahead of Bakrid, warning of stringent action against illegal animal transportation, unauthorised slaughter and cruelty towards animals.During a review meeting with officials,…
Chennai: A day after the suspension of the Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation chief engineer P Chandrasekaran, electricity minister CTR Nirmal Kumar on Thursday confirmed that chief financial controller V Kasi of the financial wing of the power distribution corporation has also been placed under suspension for malpractices.An official note on the suspension said Kasi…
n its representation, GCCI said the earlier concessional rate under Section 194LD of the Income-Tax Act, 1961 expired in July 2023, after which the withholding tax on such interest income reverted to 20% Ahmedabad: Warning that a high 20% withholding tax is weakening India’s edge in global debt markets, the Gujarat Chamber of Commerce &…
