Wayanad: Congress stalwart Sonia Gandhi is gearing up to spearhead her daughter Priyanka Gandhi’s electoral debut in the upcoming Wayanad by-election. The bypoll was triggered when sitting MP Rahul Gandhi vacated the Wayanad seat to retain his Raebareli constituency in Uttar Pradesh. Sonia Gandhi, accompanied by Rahul, will join Priyanka in Wayanad for her nomination Read More…
By our Commercial Correspondent Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has ordered on Oct 17 four non-banking financial corporations (NBFCs) to cease and desist from sanction and disbursal of loans, charging them with usurious pricing and other regulatory deviations. The NBFCs rapped by the central bank are : Asirvad Micro Finance Ltd, the MFI Read More…
The GST Council has announced a reduction in tax rates for essential items, cutting the GST on 20-litre water bottles and bicycles to 5%. Meanwhile, luxury goods such as shoes, watches, and beauty products will face higher tax rates. The move is designed to make everyday commodities more affordable while increasing the burden on premium Read More…
By Our Legal Corresondent New Delhi: A Special Bench of the Supreme Court on Oct 18 recalled its August 23, 2022 judgment which declared provisions and amendments made in the benami property law “unconstitutional and manifestly arbitrary”. The Bench, headed by Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud referred the case for fresh adjudication. The Read More…
By our Special Correspondent New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached 35 immovable properties worth Rs 56.56 crore in connection with the money laundering probe against the banned Popular Front of India (PFI). The outfit had more than 13,000 active members in Singapore, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates , Read More…
India has seen a surge in bomb threats targeting both domestic and international flights in the past week, affecting major airlines like IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, Vistara, and Akasa Air. Approximately 70 such threats have been reported, causing significant disruptions. Over 10 flights were grounded or diverted in a span of 48 hours, prompting aviation Read More…
Delhi is once again grappling with hazardous air pollution, with Anand Vihar recording an alarming AQI of 433 on October 16, 2024, placing it in the “severe” category. Other areas like Bawana and Rohini are also experiencing “very poor” air quality. The pollution is attributed to stubble burning in nearby states and seasonal changes as Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Russia next week to attend the highly anticipated 16th BRICS Summit, where leaders from Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa will converge to enhance economic cooperation and tackle pressing global challenges. The summit will serve as a platform for India to strengthen its global partnerships, with Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate ‘Karmayogi Saptah’ – National Learning Week – on October 19, 2024, as part of the government’s ambitious push to strengthen capacity-building among civil servants. This week-long initiative is designed to promote continuous learning, upskilling, and modernization within India’s bureaucracy. Through workshops, training sessions, and knowledge-sharing platforms, ‘Karmayogi Saptah’ aims Read More…
Nikita Porwal, an inspiring 18-year-old from Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, has captured the crown of Femina Miss India 2024 in a dazzling ceremony held on October 16, 2024, at Famous Studios in Mumbai. Crowned by last year’s winner, Nandini Gupta, Nikita will represent India at the prestigious Miss World pageant later this year. Beyond her beauty, Read More…