NEW DELHI: Government plans to raise the issue of the US decision to impose a 100% duty on patented drug imports from India, seeking tariff parity to safeguard the interests of domestic manufacturers. The matter is expected to figure during the trade negotiations with Washington, with New Delhi seeking tariff concessions in line with the…
DIBRUGARH: Shots were fired near militant group ULFA(I) chief Paresh Baruah’s paternal house in Assam‘s Dibrugarh district, his family claimed on Monday.Two rounds of blank fire were heard near the house in Jerai Gaon after midnight, but nothing was captured on CCTV, his brother Bimal Baruah claimed.Alleging that someone wanted to create law and order…
An outrageous situation involving rapper and streamer Ice Spice is making headlines online as she was slapped by one of her fans at a McDonald’s restaurant in Los Angeles. It all started when a young lady approached her inside the restaurant and began speaking to her. Everything seemed fine until the fan tried to join…
Reliance succession plan on track, enters final leg MUMBAI: Mukesh Ambani, chairman of Reliance Industries, said the transfer of day-to-day management at the company is “almost complete”, signalling that the succession process at the energy-to-education conglomerate has entered its final stages. The 69-year-old told shareholders that his three children – Akash, Isha and Anant –…
The US Justice Department (DOJ) has announced plans to bring back the firing squad as a method of execution. The aim is to speed up the federal death penalty system.In a statement released on Friday, the department said it would “expand the protocol to include additional manners of execution such as the firing squad” while…
Dalal Street ended Monday’s session on a flat note, as investors remained cautious amid rising geopolitical tensions and a surge in crude oil prices. Benchmark indices Nifty50 and Sensex managed to bag gains, ending the day marginally higher. The 30-share BSE Sensex inched up by 26.76 points, or 0.03%, to close at 78,520.30. The index…
PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi (R) NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi on Friday took a direct swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over NEET UG paper leak row, which affected more than 20 lakh medical aspirants across the country.His sharp reaction came after the Centre assured the Supreme Court about the…
Australia levels the series (Image: X) Australia produced a disciplined all-round performance to defeat Pakistan by 41 runs in the second ODI at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Tuesday, leveling the three-match series 1-1 and setting up a winner-takes-all decider.After being asked to bat first, Australia overcame early setbacks to post a competitive 231/9 in their…
Screens are everywhere in our digital age. Kids are spending more and more time in front of screens, whether it’s a smartphone, a tablet, a TV, or a laptop. Technology can be a useful tool for learning and entertainment, but too much screen time can affect a child’s physical health, sleep, behavior, and social skills….
Vat Purnima is the most significant Hindu festival celebrated by married Hindu women. The day falls on Purnima tithi in the month of Jyeshtha. The day holds a great significance among Hindus. Married women observe fast for the well being and longevity of their husbands. This year, Vat Purnima is being celebrated on June 29,…