NEW DELHI: Describing the amendments to FCRA rules as designed “not to regulate but to strangulate” independent civil society, Congress leader KC Venugopal Thursday wrote to PM Narendra Modi demanding that they be withdrawn.Venugopal called the recently notified rules an “overt and systemic assault on India’s civil society”, warning that they would financially and operationally…
NEW DELHI: The Centre has exempted petrol blended with higher levels of ethanol from excise duty as it seeks to make fuel beyond E20 more attractive for consumers and push voluntary use.The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) issued notifications on Wednesday, exempting ethanol blended petrol (EBP) grades E22, E25, E27 and E30,…
The USS Gerald R Ford is set to depart the Middle East in the coming days, reducing American military presence in the region as tensions with Iran persist and diplomatic efforts remain stalled, according to reports by The Washington Post and CBS News.The departure of the carrier strike group is expected to provide relief to…
Living with parents no longer remains a cultural norm; it is also a financially smart decision (AI-generated image). For generations, living with parents has been woven into India’s social fabric, often seen as a reflection of strong family bonds rather than financial necessity. But that equation may be changing.As home prices and rents outpace incomes…
NEW DELHI: Starting next April, all car manufacturers will be required to perform fuel-efficiency and mileage tests for new vehicle models under two conditions: with the air-conditioning system turned on and with it turned off, according to a notification issued by the road transport ministry on Sunday.For existing models, manufacturers may be granted a few…
File photo: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi (Picture credit: ANI) NEW DELHI: Congress leader and leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said India’s education system must be “rebuilt from scratch” to create a safe, student-centric environment, asserting that repeated examination paper leaks have caused irreparable pain to several families.Sharing a video…
NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu chief minister Joseph Vijay on Wednesday won the crucial floor test in the state assembly, formally proving the majority of his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)-led post-poll coalition.The confidence vote was held in the assembly following governor RV Arlekar’s directive asking the newly formed government to prove its majority on or before…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s much-awaited India debut finally arrived on Saturday as the 15-year-old became the youngest cricketer to represent India in international cricket. The left-handed batter was included in India’s playing XI for the second T20I against England at Old Trafford in Manchester. At 15 years and 99 days,…
Pablo Torre has urged the NFL to review Dianna Russini’s role in linking A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots. While the league views the Russini-Mike Vrabel situation as personal, Torre raised concerns about optics and potential scrutiny. The NFL has no plans to investigate, but attention could grow if trade talks involving Brown move…
NEW DELHI: Health authorities have stepped up airport screening, traveller monitoring and quarantine measures following suspected Ebola cases in Bengaluru and Gujarat, though no infection has been confirmed in India so far.A 28-year-old Ugandan woman who had been isolated in Bengaluru over suspected Ebola infection has tested negative, bringing relief amid heightened concern over fresh…