New Delhi, Dec 25 (UNI) President Droupadi Murmu, Vice- President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior leaders on Wednesday paid floral tributes to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Sadaiv Atal Sthal, New Delhi, on his 100th birth anniversary. The occasion also marked the celebration of ‘Good Governance Day,’ honoring Vajpayee’s… Continue reading Prez, VP and PM Modi pay tributes to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 100th birth anniversary
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Popcorn sold in movie theatres to attract 5 pc GST
NEW DELHI: Popcorn, in loose form, sold in movie theatres will continue to attract GST at a 5 per cent rate, same as in restaurants, government sources said. However, if the popcorn is clubbed and sold together with a movie ticket, the supply would be treated as a composite supply and taxed as per the… Continue reading Popcorn sold in movie theatres to attract 5 pc GST
China 2024: Military standoff with India ends in Ladakh, long freeze over
BEIJING: It was a breakthrough year in India-China ties after a near freeze in their ties for over four years – the longest since the 1962 war – with an agreement to end the eastern Ladakh military standoff. After “amassing of a large number of troops by China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC)… Continue reading China 2024: Military standoff with India ends in Ladakh, long freeze over
Intense cold wave conditions in Kashmir, Srinagar records minus 7.3 degrees Celsius
SRINAGAR: Minimum temperatures decreased at most places in Kashmir as the valley continued to reel under intense cold conditions, leading to the freezing of several water bodies and water supply lines in many areas. Srinagar recorded a low of minus 7.3 degrees Celsius on Tuesday night — down from the previous night’s minus 6.6 degrees… Continue reading Intense cold wave conditions in Kashmir, Srinagar records minus 7.3 degrees Celsius
Domestic airlines to post net loss of Rs 2-3K cr in FY25 and FY26 each: ICRA
New Delhi, Dec 24 (UNI) Domestic airlines could together report a net loss of Rs 2,000-3,000 cr in financial year 2024-25 (FY25) and 2025-26 (FY26) each as they face yield pressure amid elevated jetfuel prices, research and rating firm ICRA said in a report on Tuesday. The report said the outlook for the Indian aviation… Continue reading Domestic airlines to post net loss of Rs 2-3K cr in FY25 and FY26 each: ICRA
TB infected incur huge costs, despite free diagnosis, treatment under national program: Study
NEW DELHI: Despite free tuberculosis diagnosis and treatment under India’s National TB Elimination Program, nearly half the infected people incur “catastrophic” costs due to a loss in wages and hospitalisation, a study has found. Published in the journal Global Health Research and Policy, the research estimated that typically, tuberculosis treatment and care costs a total… Continue reading TB infected incur huge costs, despite free diagnosis, treatment under national program: Study
ICC announces schedule for Champions Trophy, tournament to commence in Karachi on Feb 19
Dubai: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday announced the schedule for the Champions Trophy 2025, more than a month after the schedule was expected to be shared. The tournament, scheduled to take place in Pakistan from February 19 to March 9, has become embroiled in a dispute, with the Board of Control for Cricket… Continue reading ICC announces schedule for Champions Trophy, tournament to commence in Karachi on Feb 19
Reminiscing 100 years of music luminary Md Rafi
Mumbai, Dec 24 (UNI) Exactly 100 years back on this day was born a singing colossus whose mellifluous voice transcended the barriers of language and time to leave an indelible mark on the cultural fabric of the Indian subcontinent. Md Rafi’s legacy endures to this day, with his evergreen songs still keeping music buffs mesmerised.… Continue reading Reminiscing 100 years of music luminary Md Rafi
Diarrhoea continues to be ‘leading killer’ among children under 5 and elderly, study finds
NEW DELHI: Diarrhea and related infections continue to be a leading cause of death among children under five years and the elderly, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, even though deaths from these conditions have dropped globally by 60 per cent between 1990 to 2021, a study says. Published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases… Continue reading Diarrhoea continues to be ‘leading killer’ among children under 5 and elderly, study finds
Delhi Police busts illegal immigration nexus of Bangladeshi nationals; 11 arrested
New Delhi: Delhi Police on Tuesday said it has busted an illegal immigration nexus of Bangladeshi nationals and arrested 11 individuals. According to the police, the illegal immigrants used jungle routes and express trains to enter Indian territory. The accused, including document forgers, Aadhaar operators, and tech experts, used a fake website, ‘JANTAPRINTS.SITE,’ to generate… Continue reading Delhi Police busts illegal immigration nexus of Bangladeshi nationals; 11 arrested