NEW DELHI: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday announced that nearly Rs 1,600 crore in GST refunds pending since 2019 will be released before Diwali, enabling traders to celebrate the festival with greater joy and prosperity. The chief minister on Sunday convened a special meeting of the Department of Trade and Taxes (GST) at… Continue reading Delhi to disburse Rs 1,600 cr pending GST refunds to traders before Diwali: CM Gupta
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He should reply to my calls, messages, says Pawan Singh’s wife Jyoti Singh
NEW DELHI: Amid the ongoing controversy between Bhojpuri star Pawan Singh and actor Anjali Raghav, singer’s wife Jyoti Singh said she has been trying to reach out to her husband to discuss “some family and political matters” but has been unable to do so. Jyoti shared a post on her Instagram handle on Friday, which… Continue reading He should reply to my calls, messages, says Pawan Singh’s wife Jyoti Singh
East Bengal enter AFC Women’s Champions League group stage
PHNOM PENH: East Bengal progressed to the group stage of the AFC Women’s Champions League after a 1-1 draw against Hong Kong’s Kitchee SC in their final Qualifiers Group E match here on Sunday. The result took East Bengal to four points, two clear of Kitchee, who were knocked out of contention for a group… Continue reading East Bengal enter AFC Women’s Champions League group stage
PM Modi attends SCO summit in Tianjin
TIANJIN (CHINA): (Sep 1) The summit meeting of the Heads of State of the 10-member Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) began here on Monday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with other leaders of the organisation began a day-long deliberation to chalk out the future course of the bloc. Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed the leaders. Source:… Continue reading PM Modi attends SCO summit in Tianjin
T’gana CM announces CBI inquiry into Kaleshwaram project after marathon debate in Assembly
HYDERABAD: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy announced a CBI inquiry into the alleged irregularities in the Kaleshwaram project built during the previous BRS regime. Speaking in the Legislative Assembly at the end of a short discussion on the judicial commission’s report on Kaleshwaram project which concluded in the early hours of Monday, Reddy said… Continue reading T’gana CM announces CBI inquiry into Kaleshwaram project after marathon debate in Assembly
Delhi govt to launch ‘Vishram Grih’ pilot project for patient attendants at city hospitals next month
NEW DELHI: In a relief to the attendants of hospitalised patients, the Delhi government in the coming months will launch a pilot project — ‘Vishram Grih’ — to offer rest facilities at city hospitals, beginning with the Lok Nayak Hospital, Ambedkar Hospital, and Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital, among others, an official said. At a nominal… Continue reading Delhi govt to launch ‘Vishram Grih’ pilot project for patient attendants at city hospitals next month
US tariff impact: Mentha oil industry in UP’s Rampur faces major crisis
RAMPUR/MORADABAD (UP): The mentha oil industry is facing a major crisis with a potential loss of several crores of rupees due to the 50 per cent tariff imposed by the US on Indian imports, according to exporters. The tariffs are threatening the livelihoods of thousands of farmers and workers, they said. The additional 25 per… Continue reading US tariff impact: Mentha oil industry in UP’s Rampur faces major crisis
Punjabi cinema fastest growing of all regional industries, says actor Geeta Basra
LONDON: Punjabi cinema is experiencing a welcome boom and has emerged among the fastest growing of all regional films across India, says British-Punjabi actor Geeta Basra. The actor, known for performances in films such as “The Train” and “Dil Diya Hai”, is making a comeback to movies after almost a decade with “Mehar”, helmed by… Continue reading Punjabi cinema fastest growing of all regional industries, says actor Geeta Basra
West Delhi Lions storm into DPL final with win over East Delhi Riders
NEW DELHI: (Aug 31) West Delhi Lions booked their place in the final of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) with a dominant eight-wicket win over East Delhi Riders in Qualifier 2 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here. Chasing a modest 140-run target, the Lions crossed the finish line with ease in the 18th over, thanks… Continue reading West Delhi Lions storm into DPL final with win over East Delhi Riders
PM Modi, Chinese President Xi to meet in Tianjin after 10 months on SCO sidelines
TIANJIN: (Aug 31) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet here on Sunday, their first in about ten months, for wide-ranging talks aimed at improving relations. The meeting assumes significance in view of a sudden downturn in India-US ties triggered by Washington’s policies on trade and tariffs. Modi and… Continue reading PM Modi, Chinese President Xi to meet in Tianjin after 10 months on SCO sidelines