International flyers can now trial Digi Yatra’s e-passport-based biometric facility at seven Indian airports, with a wider rollout planned for 2027 NEW DELHI: Travelling abroad from India could soon be a seamless experience just like taking domestic flights with Digi Yatra. The govt has started trials for international passengers at seven airports, allowing eligible Indian…
Taking aim at the Akali Dal, Mann alleged that the party had failed to answer for the painful incidents of sacrilege and had been reduced to the Badal family and a handful of close associates. NEW DELHI: Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday alleged that the Shiromani Akali Dal, Congress and BJP had nothing…
Festive buying, higher import duties and tighter tax compliance boost government revenues. NEW DELHI: GST collections grew 22.9% in Oct – the fastest pace of expansion since the revamp of the tax regime in Sept 2025 – to reach Rs 2.3 lakh crore, the second-highest monthly mop-up since the rationalisation exercise. While consumption remains strong,…
इंदौर में पुष्य नक्षत्र के संयोग पर रविवार को राजबाड़ा, सराफा और आसपास के बाजारों में जमकर रौनक रही। दीपावली से पहले आखिरी रविवार और अवकाश होने के कारण शाम को बाजारों में ग्राहकों की भीड़ बढ़ गई। कपड़े, बर्तन, सजावटी सामान, पूजा सामग्री, सोना-चांदी और रोजमर्रा की छोटी-बड़ी चीजों की खरीदारी होती रही। बाजारों…
Ireland’s two-time Olympian Ciara Mageean dies aged 34 after cancer battle/ Image: Instagram Ciara Mageean spent years establishing herself among Europe’s leading middle-distance runners, culminating in the 1500 metres title at the 2024 European Championships in Rome. The two-time Olympian, who had represented Ireland on the biggest stages in athletics, died on Sunday morning, November…
Savannah Chrisley’s husband Jason Galanis is seeking the return of $2.17 million recovered from the sale of properties in Los Angeles and Manhattan. (Photo: Instagram) Savannah Chrisley’s husband, Jason Galanis, is challenging a court ruling that denied his request to recover $2.17 million seized by the federal government and intended to compensate victims of his…
When you see a Mahindra Thar crossing a rocky terrain in the mountains or a Scorpio commanding attention on the highway or an XUV700 cutting through city traffic like a hero, you may not immediately think of the person behind their rough and tough design. Meet Ramkripa Ananthan, an automobile designer, who has played a…
Rising prices of new smartphones are driving buyers towards refurbished iPhones and premium pre-owned devices NEW DELHI: Refurbished smartphones are finding more buyers in India. Rising prices of new devices are pushing consumers towards cheaper alternatives, including older iPhones, helping the secondary market grow even as new handset sales face a slowdown. ControlZ (refurbished electronics…
Union minister Kiren Rijiju during a meeting with Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck during his visit to Gelephu, Bhutan (PTI) NEW DELHI: Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck has dedicated a sacred Buddhist stupa to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, recognising his contribution to strengthening friendship between the two countries. The dedication of Stupa number…
Maruti, Hyundai clock highest-ever monthly domestic sales NEW DELHI: Carmakers rode festive demand to new sales records in Oct. Growth extended beyond SUVs, with Maruti Suzuki reporting stronger car sales and supply constraints in CNG vehicles, although the durability of demand after the festive season will be the next test.Maruti and Hyundai recorded their highest-ever…
