What are the key reforms that have been announced and what do they mean? Let’s take a look: The 57th GST Council meeting saw the announcement of sweeping reforms aimed at ease of doing business, especially for small businesses. The changes recommended by the Council will take effect from April 1, 2027.Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman…
Superstar Rajinikanth recently met Tamil Nadu athlete Vithya Ramaraj and congratulated her for her impressive performance at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan. During the competition, Vithya made the country proud by winning three medals including a gold, silver and bronze at the prestigious sporting event. Rajinikanth meets Vithya Ramaraj According to a report…
Scientists have identified a 165-million-year-old mammal predecessor from China that had a broad tail for swimming and throat bones similar to those of modern mammals. Named Megacauda sungei, the Jurassic-era animal could chew and swallow food using specialised structures. Published in Nature, the findings offer new insights into how early mammals developed different feeding abilities….
On October 10, the New Moon in Libra heralds the onset of Navratri, a vibrant nine-night festival of devotion among Hindus. This sacred time celebrates goddess Durga, whose narrative focuses on reestablishing harmony in the universe. As each night unfolds, families come together to illuminate their homes and set positive intentions, showcasing the festival’s rich…
In the bustling Chawri Bazar, brothers Rajesh and Manish Bhargava uphold a culinary legacy by running their family kachori business NEW DELHI: Two brothers hold court in Gali Hakim Baqa. They look alike but are not twins. Just like the aloo and dal kachoris they sell only on Sundays. The regulars know the difference, and…
Mumbai One app will soon allow users to book airline tickets directly (R- Representative image) MUMBAI: Metropolitan Commissioner Sanjay Mukherjee on Thursday announced that airline tickets will soon be available for booking through the MMRDA’s Mumbai One app.He was speaking at an event marking one year of the app’s role in transforming urban commuting in…
Mangaluru: Ahead of the festive season, right-wing organisations Durgavahini and Bajrang Dal jointly submitted a formal memorandum to the Mangaluru City police, urging the authorities to deny permission for any fashion shows and western-style party events planned under the name of Dandiya and Garba during the Navaratri festival.The right-wing organisations claimed that such events would…
Chennai: Police on Thursday arrested a traffic police constable and a 26-year-old man in connection with the death of a 24-year-old guest worker near Sriperumbudur on Wednesday. The case was initially registered as a suspicious death but was altered to culpable homicide not amounting to murder after a postmortem revealed internal injuries.The deceased, Sailesh Kumar,…
A light smoky haze, rather than heavy winter fog, envelops the Outer Ring Road (ORR) in Hyderabad, reducing visibility and casting a hazy glow over the city skyline. Pic: Suman Reddy D Hyderabad: The Southwest Monsoon further withdrew from Telangana on Thursday, with the withdrawal line now passing through Tandur, Vikarabad, Hyderabad, Jangaon and Bhupalpally,…
He is seen with the son of his family friend Raj Bansal Jaipur: Rajasthan has more than a cinematic association with Nana Patekar. For those who encountered him here, the state holds memories of an actor who often appeared far more comfortable with people than with the privileges of stardom.One of my most vivid memory…
