NEW DELHI: The government on Wednesday raised import tariffs on gold and silver to 15% from 6%, according to Reuters, in a move aimed at curbing precious metal imports and easing pressure on India’s foreign exchange reserves.The sharp increase in duties comes just days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Indians to avoid buying gold…
The chief of the Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF), Allah Nazar Baloch, has criticised Pakistan’s policies in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), saying the growing resistance movement in the region shows that demands for rights and self-determination cannot be suppressed through force.According to the report published in The Balochistan Post, Baloch said the ongoing struggle by…
President Pranab Mukherjee honors Abhijeet Gupta (Chess) with Arjuna Award at Rashtrapati Bhavan on August 31, 2013 (IANS Photo) NEW DELHI: Arjuna Awardee Grandmaster (GM) Abhijeet Gupta, who became the first Indian to win five Commonwealth Chess Championship titles, has sparked a massive conversation regarding the treatment of athletes in India after taking to X…
Hollywood actress, refugee advocate and humanitarian, Angelina Jolie has continued her work on highlighting the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. This time arounf the star shared a deeply moving letter she received from a young woman, shedding light on the ongoing hardships faced by children and people amid the conflict.Taking to her handle, the actress shared…
Salman Khan gears up for ‘Matrubhumi’ war drama as ‘Chand Dekh Lena’ BTS video sparks buzz. Originally Battle of Galwan, release eyed for May 15 after delays. Title shift emphasizes humanity over battle, per director Apoorva Lakhia. Himesh Reshammiya’s track ties moon to Eid, Karwa Chauth emotions. Salman Khan is prepping for his intense war…
NEW DELHI : Your daily consumption basket, including staples, packaged foods and household essentials, could become more expensive in the months ahead as rising fuel prices push up supply chain and input costs. The fuel price revision, amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, is expected to add fresh pressure on FMCG companies, prompting them to…
The unauthorized eavesdropping case, between the ‘Real Housewives of Miami’ star Lisa Hochstein and her ex-husband Leonard ‘Lenny’ Hochstein, took a surprising turn amid their crashing lawsuit proceedings. The reality show personality had criminal charges of interception of wire, oral, or electronic communications, along with her ex-boyfriend, Jody Glidden. However, the duo will soon be…
Yo Yo Honey Singh rocked Mumbai’s MMRDA Grounds on March 28 with hits like Blue Eyes and Lungi Dance. A viral video showed chaos as a fan tried climbing a gate amid crowd complaints. He made a Rs 9 crore Rolls-Royce entry for the finale. Yo Yo Honey Singh set the stage ablaze at Mumbai’s…
Prepare for the return of ‘Beef,’ where the narrative evolves from furious road duels to a riveting class conflict at a luxurious LA country club. At its heart, two discontented couples—the club’s overseer and his partner—find themselves caught in a power grab involving a South Korean billionaire, a savvy plastic surgeon, and a cadre of…
Foreign investors have turned cautious on Indian equities this month, pulling out Rs 88,180 crore so far as rising global tensions, a weakening rupee and high oil prices dent sentiment. The sharp outflow comes just weeks after a strong February, when foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) had pumped in Rs 22,615 crore, the highest in 17…