New Delhi- The Federation of All India Farmer Associations (FAIFA) on Friday urged the government to roll back the notified excise rates on tobacco products and revise them to revenue-neutral rates, to disincentivise smuggling, and support domestic agriculture. A stable taxation framework, FAIFA noted in a statement, is necessary to sustain farmer incomes, protect employment…
Ahmedabad- Adani Group CFO Jugeshinder (‘Robbie’) Singh said on Friday that in 2026 and looking out over the next 10 years, “we stand with folded hands in gratitude to India and its people” and “we are not just building a conglomerate; we are fulfilling a national promise”. In a post on LinkedIn, he said that…
Palghar- The Maharashtra Police have arrested a 25-year-old man for playing the provocative song “Kashmir Banega Pakistan” at high volume near a temple in Chinchoti in Palghar, sparking outrage among residents. According to the FIR registered at Naigaon Police Station, Sub-Inspector Pankaj Kilje, while patrolling the area in a private vehicle around 1.30 p.m., heard…
Thiruvananthapuram- The Nava Kerala Survey, being conducted by the Kerala government at a cost of Rs 20 crore, is nothing more than an instrument for the CPI(M)’s political campaign aimed at the forthcoming Assembly elections, senior Congress leader Cherian Philip said on Friday. He said the selection of an 85,000-strong volunteer force to carry out…
Mumbai- Actress Cara Buono, best known for her role as Karen Wheeler in the popular series ‘Stranger Things’, is welcoming the New Year on a light-hearted note with her new “bestie” Vecna played by Jamie Campbell Bower. Cara took to Instagram to share a picture of herself with Jamie, who is dressed as the menacing…
New Delhi- Amid reports of a Rs 111 increase in the price of commercial LPG cylinders, the Government on Thursday said that commercial LPG prices are market-determined and directly linked to international benchmarks. Any revision in commercial LPG prices reflects changes in global LPG prices and related costs, while domestic LPG prices for household consumers…
Chandigarh- The Haryana Cabinet, presided over by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini here, on Thursday approved significant amendments to the Deen Dayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana of 2025 with the objective of strengthening women’s financial empowerment and promoting long-term savings. Under the proposed amendments, the monthly benefit under the scheme will remain Rs 2,100 per eligible…
Jaipur- With the beginning of the New Year, the Rajasthan Personnel Department, on Thursday, issued orders for large-scale promotions in the state’s bureaucracy. A total of 61 Indian Administrative Service (IAS), 40 Indian Police Service (IPS), and 23 Indian Forest Service (IFS) officers have been promoted, with all promotions effective from January 1, 2026. Four…
Chandigarh- Haryana Environment, Forest and Wildlife Minister Rao Narbir Singh on Thursday said the government is committed to the conservation of the Aravali mountain range. With this objective, the government is implementing the Haryana Aravali Green Wall Project, which focuses on addressing major environmental challenges such as desertification, land degradation, and drought. A detailed action…
Chennai- Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) general secretary Premalatha Vijayakanth on Thursday said the Tamil Nadu government must urgently address the long-pending demands of protesting secondary grade teachers and sanitation workers, asserting that her party stood firmly with the agitating sections. Speaking to reporters in Chennai, Premalatha said the grievances raised by teachers and sanitation…
