Hope Israel, Iran will stop attacking each other soon: CM Omar Abdullah
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday expressed hope that Israel and Iran would stop attacking each other soon and resolve their issues through dialogue. “We can only hope and pray that the war stops. The situation is bad. This should not have happened,” Abdullah told reporters in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal, his […]
Israel hits Iranian nuclear research facility as war continues into second week
TEL AVIV: Israel’s military said Saturday it struck an Iranian nuclear research facility overnight and killed three senior Iranian commanders in targeted attacks as the war between the two nations continued into a second week. Early Saturday, smoke could be seen rising from an area near a mountain in Isfahan, where a local official said […]
Will move SC if there is inordinate delay in restoration of statehood to J&K: Dr Farooq Abdullah
ANANTNAG National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Saturday said that his party would move the Supreme Court if there is an inordinate delay in the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. “After the elections, people wanted their issues to be resolved immediately, but statehood (not being restored) is stopping us. They have many demands […]
Net direct tax collection dips 1.39 pc to Rs 4.59 lakh cr on lower advance tax mop-up, higher refunds
NEW DELHI: Net direct tax collection so far this fiscal dipped 1.39 per cent to Rs 4.59 lakh crore, on slowdown in advance tax mop-up and higher refunds, government data released on Saturday showed. Advance tax, which is an indicator of corporate profitability and income of individuals, grew a meagre 3.87 per cent to Rs […]
“Kisses to you twin”: Ananya Panday pens sweet note for mom Bhavana
Mumbai: The adorable bond between Ananya Panday and her mother Bhavana Pandey was on full display today as the actress marked her “mama’s” birthday with a touching post. To celebrate the occasion, the ‘Call Me Bae’ actress took to Instagram to share a series of throwback pictures and videos that captured cute and funny moments […]
“Start with walking. Start with yoga…”: Arjun Kapoor encourages healthy living on International Day of Yoga 2025
Mumbai: Actor Arjun Kapoor took part in the celebrations of the 11th International Day of Yoga, emphasising the importance of physical and mental wellness. Kapoor expressed his pride in celebrating this day, which has grown into a worldwide phenomenon. Speaking to reporters, Arjun Kapoor said, “I am very happy and proud that we all celebrate […]
Make GST registration easier using technology, risk-based parameters: FM to CBIC
NEW DELHI, : Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday asked CBIC to make the GST registration easier, seamless, and more transparent for taxpayers, using technology and risk-based parameters. Sitharaman, who chaired the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) Conclave with the Principal Chief Commissioners, Chief Commissioners and Director Generals of the field formations, […]
French Armed Forces sign 1 bn euro deal to reserve capacity on Eutelsat OneWeb: Mittal
NEW DELHI,: French Armed Forces have signed a contract worth 1 billion euros to reserve capacity on Eutelsat’s low-Earth orbit OneWeb constellation, Bharti Enterprises founder and Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal said on Friday. Satellites come with limited capacity to transmit signals, and contracts are signed to reserve capacities to provide desired services. Mittal, who is […]
BSNL forays into 5G fixed wireless service
NEW DELHI, : State-owned telecom firm BSNL has forayed into 5G fixed wireless service to provide home broadband service with its launch in Hyderabad, the company said on Friday. At present, Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel have been providing 5G Fixed Wireless Service (FWA) by using their 5G spectrum. “Quantum 5G FWA demonstrates how Indian […]
More Indian exporters availing benefits of free trade pacts with Australia, UAE
NEW DELHI, : Issuance of preferential certificates of origin — a document enabling exporters to claim tariff benefits under free trade pacts — has risen significantly for Australia and the UAE in 2024-25, indicating increased advantage of such agreements for domestic exporters. The number of preferential certificates of origin issued by India under free trade […]
