Trump says US close to ‘very good deal’ with Iran
Washington: President Donald Trump has said the US and Iran are close to a “very good deal,” but if Washington does not get what it wants, then it will “end it in a different way.” Trump’s remarks came during an interview to his daughter-in-law Lara Trump, which was telecast on Fox News on Saturday night. […]
Govt cuts windfall tax on petrol, diesel, ATF exports
New Delhi: The government has halved windfall gains tax on export of petrol to Rs 1.5 litre, while reducing the levy on diesel to Rs 13.5/litre and aviation turbine fuel to Rs 9.5/litre effective June 1. The finance ministry in a notification said road and infrastructure cess will be nil on export of petrol and […]
CUET-UG exams scheduled for May 28 postponed due to Eid-Ul-Adha
New Delhi: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has postponed the Common University Entrance Test Undergraduate (CUET-UG) 2026 examinations scheduled for May 28 in both shifts following a change in the Bakrid holiday date. The agency said revised examination dates for the affected candidates will be announced later. In a public notice issued on Sunday, the […]
Petrol, diesel, CNG prices hiked again
Rates jump nearly Rs 5/litre in 10 days New Delhi: Petrol and diesel prices were raised by 87-91 paise per litre on Saturday, taking the cumulative increase in retail fuel rates to nearly Rs 5 a litre in under 10 days as state-owned firms passed on soaring international oil prices. Alongside, compressed natural gas […]
NCERT book row : SC modifies earlier order concerning 3 academicians, says remarks not on individuals
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday modified its March 11 order that had directed the Centre, states and others to disassociate from three academicians following a row over an NCERT book chapter containing “offending” contents on corruption in the judiciary. The apex court, which considered the explanation given by the three academicians, left it […]
Ebola outbreak: Union Health Ministry directs states, UTs to bolster surveillance
New Delhi: The Union Health Ministry has asked all states and Union territories to step up surveillance, hospital preparedness and screening of international travellers following the WHO’s declaration of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda as a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC). In a letter to chief secretaries […]
CBI launches AI chatbot to thwart ‘digital arrest’ bids
New Delhi: The CBI has launched an AI chatbot to help people verify the agency’s notices to protect them from digital arrest scams. A digital arrest scam is where criminals use forged documents to extort money by posing as agency officials. ABHAY, the probe agency said, is a first-of-its-kind real-time notice verification system developed in-house […]
BRICS conclave: India flags serious concerns over West Asia crisis, unilateral sanctions
New Delhi: India on Thursday flagged grave concerns over the West Asia crisis and its impact on energy supplies and maritime stability in the Strait of Hormuz and urged BRICS nations to develop “practical ways” to navigate “unprecedented” geopolitical and economic uncertainty as well as “unilateral coercive” sanctions. In his address at the opening day […]
Rajnath Singh warns Pak against terrorism
Says govt working to restore spirit politics had lost Jaipur: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday warned Pakistan against terrorism and said India would strike back decisively if provoked again. Addressing a public gathering at Nagaur’s Merta town after unveiling a statue of Rajput ruler Rao Duda, Singh said Operation Sindoor had sent a […]
Retail inflation edges up to 3.48 pc in April on costlier jewellery, kitchen staples
New Delhi: India’s retail inflation rose slightly to 3.48 per cent in April, mainly due to higher prices of gold and silver jewellery as well as some kitchen items, according to government data released on Tuesday. The Consumer Price Index (CPI)-based inflation, with base year 2024, was 3.40 per cent in March, 3.21 per cent […]