New Delhi: Shining bright on the national stage, Manika Vishwakarma from Rajasthan has been crowned Miss Universe India 2025 at a glittering finale held in Jaipur. Tanya Sharma of Uttar Pradesh secured the first runner-up position, while Mehak Dhingra and Amishi Kaushik, both from Haryana, were named the second and third runners-up. With this win, Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Heavy downpours continue to lash Kerala, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue an orange alert for Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod, and a yellow alert for Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, and Kozhikode. With rainfall expected to touch up to 204 mm in some areas and winds likely to reach 40–50 kmph due Read More…
Bengaluru: In a major expansion move, Apple India has signed a 10-year lease for 2.7 lakh sq ft of prime office space at the Embassy Zenith building, committing over ₹1,000 crore in rentals. The deal, which spans the 5th to 13th floors and begins on April 3, 2025, comes with a monthly rent of ₹6.31 Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has unveiled sweeping tax reforms to shield India’s economy from US tariff pressures and stimulate domestic demand. The government will simplify the Goods and Services Tax (GST) structure into two slabs—5% and 18%—from October, slashing rates on essentials, electronics, and even small cars, which will now fall from 28% Read More…
Washington: India may soon get a breather from U.S. trade pressure, with President Donald Trump hinting at the possibility of lifting additional tariffs imposed on New Delhi for purchasing Russian oil. Speaking to Fox News after his summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Trump remarked:“India was one of the biggest buyers, taking over 40% of Read More…
Kochi: Rapper Vedan, whose real name is Hirandas Murali, is facing mounting allegations of sexual assault, with the complainant in the ongoing rape case describing him as a “habitual offender” before the Kerala High Court. During the hearing of his anticipatory bail plea, the complainant revealed that apart from the present case, Vedan is facing Read More…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition alleging that cassia—a spice considered harmful and potentially carcinogenic—is being sold in Kerala under the guise of cinnamon. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta observed that the issue falls under spice adulteration and noted that the Kerala High Court had already directed authorities Read More…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday issued sharp criticism against the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and concessionaire Guruvayur Constructions, questioning the rationale behind collecting toll fees despite the poor condition of the Paliyekkara Toll Plaza stretch in Kerala. Hearing appeals against a Kerala High Court order halting toll collection for four weeks, Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated two major National Highway projects worth ₹11,000 crore, aimed at boosting connectivity and easing traffic congestion in the Delhi region. The projects include the Delhi section of the Dwarka Expressway (10.1 km) and the Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II), which will serve as a crucial link between Read More…
The Indian government has proposed a sweeping reform to slash GST on small cars from 28% to 18%, in what is being hailed as the biggest tax overhaul since GST’s rollout in 2017. The move, which could make small petrol and diesel cars significantly cheaper, is expected to revive sales in a slowing segment. The Read More…