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Nitish remarks on Rabri trigger ruckus in Bihar council; Oppn evicted

Trouble began soon after the House assembled around noon, when RJD MLC Abdul Qari Sohaib demanded that Kumar be summoned to the House and made to apologise for remarks made a day ago. IMAGE:...

From Selling Guavas To Council Hall

'A poor candidate was given a chance so that the concerns of ordinary, needy citizens could be represented.' IMAGE: Lonavala Councillor Bhagyashree Jagtap with her husband Mahadev at her fruit...

Crystal meth recovered from Millat Council leader's son's car

The son of Ittehade Millat Council (IMC) leader was booked for allegedly carrying some crystal meth in his car which met with an accident, the police said on Wednesday. IMAGE: Kindly note that...

Abolish or reduce tax on air purifiers in Delhi, HC tells GST Council

The Delhi high court on Wednesday directed the GST Council to meet at the earliest and consider lowering or abolishing goods and services tax on air purifiers in view of worsening air quality in...

Hindu tea garden worker found dead in B'desh with hands, feet tied

The deceased was identified as Ratan Shuvo Kar, a worker of Champara Tea Garden under Islampur union. IMAGE: Members of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad take out a protest rally against the alleged...

GST Council To Consider 5% GST For Air, Water Purifiers

The Goods and Services Tax Council is likely to meet to consider reducing the indirect tax rate on air and water purifiers to 5 per cent, amid growing public health concerns, people privy to the...

Air, Water Purifiers: GST Council May Weigh 5% Levy

Kindly note that this illustration generated using Copilot has only been posted for representational purposes. The GST Council at its next meeting may consider a reduction in taxes on air and...

Now, India's gems & jewellery sector on par with China, Thailand

EU’s jewellery imports from India remained limited at $628 million, of which $573 million was precious jewellery and $55 million was fashion (imitation) jewellery. Photograph: Niharika...

Budget 2026 lays blueprint for a future-ready digital ecosystem

The Budget reinforces existing missions like India AI Mission and National Quantum Mission but a lot more is needed to truly accelerate innovation. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff Key Points...

UPI Growth Slowdown Rings Alarm

This would imply a 29 per cent year-on-year rise, significantly lower than growth rates seen in recent years. Kindly note that this illustration generated using ChatGPT has only been posted for...

I request Pakistan to play T20 World Cup match against India: Bangladesh Cricket Board chief Islam

'We are deeply moved by Pakistan's efforts to go above and beyond in supporting Bangladesh during this period. Long may our brotherhood flourish.' IMAGE: Bangladesh Cricket Board president Aminul...

'Outstanding work': FIFA boss Infantino hails ICC chairman Jay Shah

IMAGE: FIFA president Gianni Infantino with International Cricket Council chairman Jay Shah. Photograph: Gianni Infantino/Instagram Key Points Cricket set to return to Olympics after 128 years....

Excited and ready: Tilak sets tone for T20 World Cup Pakistan face-off

IMAGE: Tilak Varma said India are excited and fully prepared for the high-pressure Pakistan clash. Photograph: BCCI/X Now that the suspense is over, India batter Tilak Varma on Wednesday said the...

BCCI Leaves Ind-Pak T20 WC Match Decision to ICC: Shukla

BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla said India has left the decision on the uncertain T20 World Cup match against Pakistan to the ICC and will abide by its ruling. IMAGE: Pakistan had decided to...

India match boycott only to get Bangladesh respect: Pakistan

IMAGE: After negotiations between the Pakistan Cricket Board, Bangladesh Cricket Board and ICC, the Pakistan government withdrew the boycott order on Monday. Photograph: ANI Photo Key Points The...

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