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SC divided on prior sanction for graft probe into govt servants

The Supreme Court on Tuesday delivered a split verdict on the constitutional validity of a 2018 provision of the anti-graft law which mandates prior sanction before initiating a probe against a......

HC rejects plea on fourfold compensation for IndiGo passengers

The Delhi high court on Wednesday refused to entertain a PIL seeking direction to the Centre and IndiGo airline to pay a compensation of four times the full ticket price to all passengers whose......

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......

High drama as TN Governor walks out of assembly again

In the fourth such instance, Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi on Tuesday walked out of the state assembly without reading his customary address after alleging that the national anthem was insulted,......

Delhi pollution worsens: HC questions 18% GST on air purifiers

The Delhi high court on Friday asked the Centre why it cannot reduce the GST charged on air purifiers to make it affordable for the common man in view of the worsening air quality in the national......

8 Countries With The Most Public Holidays

Across the globe, some countries believe life deserves frequent pauses -- enough days to celebrate faith, culture, history and togetherness. Here are eight countries that officially top the list......

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......

Deepinder Goyal to step down as Eternal Group CEO

In a letter Deepinder Goyal explained the reason behind his resignation saying of late he found himself "drawn to a set of new ideas that involve significantly higher-risk exploration and......

States Have Thrown A Spanner In RBI's Easy-Money Machine

State debt is rising because revenues are disappointingly weak.Ten states have debt ratios exceeding 30 per cent.In 2023-2024, states were borrowing simply to meet day-to-day expenses, points out......

How Winter Session Sets Stage For Budget

Three laws passed in Parliament could boost central revenues, reshape GST cess flows, shift MGNREGA costs to states and create new budget headroom ahead of the 2026-2027 Union Budget, points out A......

The Greatest Thing Sreenivasan Did For Malayalam Cinema

Sreenivasan could so willingly be 'our little man' because in his heart of hearts he never felt trivial or inconsequential. And to the very end he stayed that way, the shrimp who knew he was a......

Aamir Khan Experiences The Maha Kumbh

'The photographs showcase different emotions of India and the power of faith. For someone who couldn't visit the historic gathering, these pictures take me there.' IMAGE: Aamir Khan launched The......

'If You Play A Goon Once, Everyone Starts Thinking You Are A Goon'

'I felt I didn't understand the film industry at all.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Vipin Sharma/Instagram Vipin Sharma has become a dependable actor on OTT today, featuring in impactful performances......

'Indian agent' tag on Tamim divides Bangladesh cricket

'One thing must be remembered: many issues can often be resolved through discussion' IMAGE: Tamim Iqbal emphasised that decisions should be evaluated for their long-term consequences. Photograph:......

'How can blood and cricket go together?'

'We will protest against this India-Pakistan cricket match. Women will come on the streets' 'You said that water and blood will not flow together. If water and blood will not flow together, then......

'Block Live Telecast Of India-Pak Match In Asia Cup'

'Hiding behind the garb of sportsman spirit to allow the match to happen lacks moral courage to stand against the terror nation.' IMAGE: Defending champions India and Pakistan are drawn in Group A......

Cabinet clears Ahmedabad as 'ideal host' for 2030 CWG

IMAGE: India hosted the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delh. Photograph: B Mathur/Reuters The union cabinet, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved India's bid to host the......