New Delhi: The main source of income of any country is tax. If we talk only about India, here income tax is levied according to the income of the people. That is, people who earn less have to pay less tax. The highest rate of income tax in the country is 39 percent. In many countries of the world, the tax rate is less than India while in many countries it is higher. There are some countries in the world where tax is not levied. In such a situation, the question arises that how will the economy o...Read More
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday poredicted heavy rainfall for Jharkhand and issued flash flood warning for 13 districts. Flash flood alert for 13 districts The IMD issued the warning for Bokaro, East Singhbhum, Giridih, Gumla, Khunti, Latehar, Lohardaga, Palamu, Ramgarh, Ranchi, Saraikela, Simdega and West Singhbhum districts till 5.30 pm of Tuesday. "Surface runoff and inundation may occur at some fully saturated soils and low-lying areas," IMD said in its bulletin. Oran...Read More
New Delhi: The Lord's Test between England and India is shaping up to be a thrilling contest, with both sides eyeing a crucial win that would give them a 2-1 lead in the five-match Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series. Day 4 began dramatically, as India claimed four English wickets in the morning session, with Mohammed Siraj leading the charge. The pacer kept up the intensity in the second session as well, even delivering a painful blow to England captain Ben Stokes, who was struck in the box and im...Read More
New Delhi: Olympian bronze medallist Saina Nehwal declared separation with husband Parupalli Kashyap on Sunday. The 2012 London Olympic medalist shared the news on social media. "Life takes us in different directions sometimes. After much thought and consideration, Kashyap Parupalli and I have decided to part ways. We're choosing peace, growth, and healing - for ourselves and each other. I'm grateful for the memories and wish nothing but the best moving forward. Thank you for understanding and ...Read More
New Delhi: According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), a specialized agency of the United Nations, sand and dust storms affect about 330 million people in more than 150 countries, and these are having a serious impact on health, economy and environment. WMO representative Laura Patterson told the United Nations General Assembly that about 2 billion tons of dust is released every year, which is equivalent to 300 Giza pyramids of Egypt. She said that more than 80% of the world's dus...Read More
New Delhi: In a significant development amid the intensifying Russia-Ukraine war, a big European country has decided to acquire the much-talked about Iron Dome air defence system of Israel. For those unversed, the Iron Dome air defence system of Israel is a mobile all-weather air defense system designed to intercept and destroy short-range rockets and artillery shells. In the recent development, the southeastern European country named Romania has decided to purchase the famous air defence system...Read More
Shillong Teer Lottery Winning Numbers for July 13 (Sunday): Shillong Teer Lottery is a traditional game deeply rooting from Meghalaya's culture. The Shillong lottery game is popular sport across easte Shillong Teer Lottery Winning Numbers for July 13 (Sunday): Shillong Teer Lottery is a traditional game deeply rooting from Meghalaya's culture. The Shillong lottery game is popular sport across eastern India and draws most of its viewers from West Bengal and Northeast. The results of the Shillong...Read More
New Delhi: In a major statement, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday rejected the idea of a nuclear exchange during the recent conflict with India, saying his country's nuclear programme was for "peaceful activities and self-defence". Addressing a group of Pakistani students in Islamabad on Saturday, Sharif said, "Pakistan's nuclear programme is solely for peaceful purposes and national defence, not for aggression." His remarks appear aimed at countering growing speculation, part...Read More
VIJAYAWADA: Andhra Pradesh has once again made a mark on the national stage by securing multiple honours in the prestigious Swachh Survekshan Awards 2024 as Super Swachh League Cities, reaffirming its commitment to cleanliness and urban sanitation. Five municipal corporations from the State have been selected for awards across different population-based and special categories. The awards will be presented by the Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs and the Minister for Power at a grand...Read More
New Delhi: The third Test match between India and England is being played at Lord's. On July 12, India captain Shubman Gill lashed out at England opener Zak Crawley in the last moments of the third day. When England's second innings began, Gill wanted his fast bowlers to bowl two overs, but Crawley was repeatedly delaying. Furious at this, Gill told him - "Grow some b**ls!" While Jasprit Bumrah was bowling the first over of England's second innings for India, Zak Crawley was wasting time repeat...Read More
Srinagar- To the world, he may be seen as extraordinarily lucky. But to 40-year-old Vishwas Kumar Ramesh, the lone survivor of the Air India crash on June 12, survival has come at an unbearable cost. Vishwas, an Indian-origin British national, was the only person to walk away alive after Flight AI171, a London-bound Boeing 787 Dreamliner, crashed seconds after taking off from Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. The crash claimed the lives of 241 passengers and crew membe...Read More
New Delhi: On the third day of the Lord's Test match, a fierce fight was seen between Team India's captain and England opener Zak Crawley. There was a lot of drama on the field in the last over of the day. Actually, when the Indian team's innings ended at a score of 387 runs, the umpire called England to bat in the second innings. Since only a few minutes were left for the day's play to end. In such a situation, Team India's effort was to complete as many overs as possible, but Zak Crawley and B...Read More
New Delhi: Delhi govt has announced a city-wide rollout of underground electric wiring as part of a Rs 100-crore initiative. The move aims to ensure a safer, cleaner and uninterrupted power supply for residents across the capital, chief minister Rekha Gupta said on Saturday while launching the city's first pilot project of underground wiring in Shalimar Bagh.Gupta said the work at her constituency Shalimar Bagh would be completed in approximately three months. At least 5,500 families residing in...Read More
Mumbai: Business tycoon Gautam Adani, who recently secured the second position in Forbes' top 10 Indian billionaires list, revealed his future plans in the Artificial Intelligence industry. The Adani Group is mulling to build an AI-first multidisciplinary healthcare ecosystem in India. This system aims to be affordable, scalable, and incorporate international standards of care. While addressing a gathering at the 5th Annual Conference of the Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery - Asia P...Read More
New Delhi: India and America are working rapidly towards an interim trade agreement, which can bring down the proposed tariff to below 20%. This agreement will put India in a better position commercially than other countries in the region. If reports are to be believed, America will not give formal notice of tariff increase to India this week, while many other countries have unexpectedly faced tariffs of up to 50%. Trump has already sent letters regarding imposition of tariff to about 20 countri...Read More
New Delhi: The interim report on the Air India plane crash that took place on June 12 at Ahmedabad has suggested that the Air India Dreamliner, which crashed soon after takeoff, might have suffered mechanical or power supply issues that could have led to the change in the position of the switches that feed fuel into the plane, experts said on Saturday, 12 July 2025. They said that the reasons for the change in fuel switch position will be known during further investigations. The investigation w...Read More
Starlink India: Elon Musk-led Satcom giant Starlink, as well as domestic telecom majors, Mukesh Ambani-owned Reliance Jio and Sunil Mittal's Bharti Airtel, have acquired the necessary licenses for operating satellite communication services in India, which is expected to transform the country's digital landscape by providing internet and voice connectivity in remote regions where conventional telecom network struggle to reach. According to media reports, Elon Musk's Starlink, Reliance Jio-SES JV...Read More
New Delhi: The investigation into the Air India plane crash that took place on June 12 soon after takeoff in Ahmedabad has suggested that there might have mechanical or power supply issues that could have led to the change in the position of the switches that feed fuel into the plane, experts said on Saturday, 12 July 2025. They also said that the reasons for the change in fuel switch position will be known during further investigations. However, aviation expert Melissa Chen has made a startlin...Read More
New Delhi: The third Test of the five-Test series between India and England is being played at Lord's Cricket Ground in London. This historic ground once again witnessed the strong bowling performance of the Indian team, where Jasprit Bumrah caught everyone's attention with his brilliant display. India bowled England out for 387 in the first innings, with Bumrah once again looking amazing. He not only put the team in a strong position with 5 wickets but also got himself on the Lord's Honours Boa...Read More
New Delhi: The second day of the third Test in the five-Test series between India and England at Lord's, London on Friday, Mohammed Siraj celebrated the dismissal of Jamie Smith by dedicating a special celebration to Liverpool star Diogo Jota. Siraj took the prized wicket of Jamie Smith when he was able to get an edge that was easily caught by Dhruv Jurel behind the wickets. Kuldeep Yadav who is a member of the team but has not played during the current series also offered his tributes in a tw...Read More
New Delhi: Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan has been a highly successful cricketer who led his country to numerous high-profile victories on the cricket. He retired from international cricket at the end of the 1987 Cricket World Cup but was asked by none other than the country's President, General Zia-ul-Haq to come back and lead the team. Five years later in 1992, he led his team to their first and only world cup triumph. During his playing days he had been subjected to severe scrutiny...Read More
New Delhi: England's star player Joe Root has achieved two big milestones in the Lord's Test. He scored the 37th century of his Test career here. He returned unbeaten on 99 runs at stumps on the first day. On the second day, he achieved this feat by hitting a four. Before this century, Joe Root was at number 5 with 36 Test centuries. But with his 37th century, he ousted Rahul Dravid and his competitive batsman Steve Smith from the race for the top 5. Now he is the only batsman in the world at t...Read More
Delhi earthquake: Jhajjar, a small town in Jhajjar district of Haryana in northern India, has witnessed four earthquakes ranging from magnitude 4.4 to 3.7 on the Richter scale within the last 36, raising fears that a major earthquake could potentially strike the region as multiple small tremors are usually followed by a much larger and destructive seismic event, especially in seismically active zones. According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), four earthquakes shook Jhajjar within a...Read More
New Delhi: There is some important information for those in India related to electric vehicles (EVs) business and advanced technology. The country's leading auto company Mahindra & Mahindra and auto parts maker Uno Minda are now preparing to make rare earth magnets in India. These magnets are very important for electric motors, defense systems and electronic devices. Till now India was dependent on China for their supply, but this collaboration between Mahindra & Mahindra and Uno Minda will chan...Read More
New Delhi: Gold for August delivery is trading at ₹95,922 per 10 grams on MCX, down Rs 550. Despite the ongoing rally in gold prices, central banks continue to ramp up their gold purchases. According to the reports, the central banks bought 20 tonnes of gold in May -- the highest in three months. This marks the 24th consecutive month of gold purchases by central banks across the globe. Over the past year, central banks have bought an average of 27 tonnes of gold each month. According to a surve...Read More
New Delhi: The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has issued an urgent advisory for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate (NEET-PG 2025) exam candidates. The Board warned the candidates to stay alert against any "fake messages" or "leaked news" being circulated under the NBEMS name regarding the postponement of the exam. The Board has also cautioned against any offers for leaked question papers or guaranteed marks. There are only two official website...Read More
New Delhi: It was interesting England's new batting approach in the Lord's Test, after a humiliating 336-run defeat in the second Test at Edgbaston against India. Indian players were quick to mock England as skipper Shubman Gill and pacer Mohammed Siraj took shots at the English batters. To give some background, England have experienced a drastic change in their Test game since Ben Stokes became captain and Brendon McCullum became coach. The team has always put the points per scorer rate to the...Read More
ANANTNAG: On the auspicious occasion of Ashad Purnima, the saffron-robed silver mace of Lord Shiva, traditionally known as 'Chhari Mubarak', was ceremoniously taken to Pahalgam for the Bhoomi Pujan ritual, marking the formal commencement of the age-old traditions associated with the annual Amarnath Yatra. Amid the chanting of Vedic hymns, a group of Sadhus led by Swami Mahant Deependra Giri took the Chhari Mubarak from its abode in Srinagar. The holy mace was then taken to Gauri Shankar Temple,...Read More
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday strongly criticised remarks made by a senior state authority concerning Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent five-nation tour. Labelling the comments as "irresponsible and regrettable", MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal emphasised that such statements do not align with the government's stance and undermine India's diplomatic relationships. MEA calls remarks 'irresponsible and regrettable' "We have seen some comments made by a high state author...Read More
New Delhi: In a major development, Starlink has received final regulatory approval to launch its commercial broadband services in India. The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) has given an important approval to Elon Musk's satellite internet service. Starlink has now become the third satcom operator after Bharti-backed Eutelsat OneWeb and the Reliance Jio-SES joint venture, to receive all the necessary clearances for operating in the Indian market. Starlink's Ge...Read More