Kochi: The Congress-led UDF on Thursday released its manifesto for the April 9 Assembly polls in Kerala, promising free travel for women on all Kerala state transport buses, a hike in welfare pension to Rs 3,000 per month, and a monthly assistance of Rs 1,000 to college-going girl students. Giving details of the manifesto, Congress…
New Delhi: India’s annual defence exports touched an all time high of Rs 38,424 crore in the financial year 2025-26, marking an over 62 per cent growth over the previous fiscal, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday. The “big jump” in the defence exports reflected the growing “global trust” in India’s indigenous defence capabilities,…
Chennai: Chennai Super Kings will need to improve significantly in all departments of the game to trouble a potent Punjab Kings in their first home game of the Indian Premier League here on Friday. It was an uninspiring start for CSK in their opener against Rajasthan Royals. CSK, now a team full of youngsters, did…
New Delhi: The government on Thursday exempted import of critical petrochemical products from customs duty to ensure supply stability and provide relief to consumers of final products amid the crisis in West Asia. The duty exemption, which is valid till June 30, will benefit sectors dependent on petrochemical feedstock and intermediates such as plastics, packaging,…
As India formally rolls out its long-awaited Census 2027 from March 1, the contours of a historic digital transformation are already becoming clear. Setting the tone, Amit Sharma, Chief Principal Census Officer and Director of Census Operations in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, has outlined a meticulous roadmap for the twin Union Territories, where self-enumeration…
Ramu Chilimella One of the most touching and spiritually profound moments comes when Hanuman meets Mata Sita in Lanka. After delivering lord Rama’s message and reassuring her, Hanuman humbly offers to carry her back. But Sita declines, honoring Rama’s dharma. Deeply moved by Hanuman’s devotion, humility, and selfless service, Mata Sita blesses him: * She…
Lucknow: Sameer Rizvi gave ample display of his talent, coming in as an ‘Impact Substitute’, as Delhi Capitals cantered home by six wickets against Lucknow Super Giants despite initial stutters to make a winning start in the IPL here on Wednesday. Chasing a lowly target of 142, DC were reduced to 26 for 4 within…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday called for an ‘all-out effort’ to safeguard the Indian citizens from the impact of the war in West Asia and stressed a timely and authentic public information system to ward off any misinformation or rumour-mongering. At a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), chaired by…
Chandigarh: Hours after a blast outside the Punjab BJP office here on Wednesday evening, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann lashed out at his political rivals for holding him responsible for anything that happens in the Union Territory. He said whenever he says Chandigarh belongs to Punjab, he is told to stay away from the city’s matters….
Mumbai: Amid a sharp depreciation in the rupee, the Reserve Bank on Wednesday announced more actions focused on authorised dealers (ADs). The moves follow a “review of evolving market conditions” and are applicable immediately. Authorised dealers (ADs) — banks authorised by RBI to deal in foreign exchange — will not be able to offer non-deliverable…
