NEW DELHI: The Himachal Pradesh government has proposed a new cess on petrol and diesel to fund welfare measures for orphans and widows.Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday introduced the Himachal Pradesh Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026, in the assembly, seeking to levy an “orphan and widow cess” on petrol and high-speed diesel,…
Palm Beach Pete not Jeffrey Epstein A Florida man has finally cleared the confusion after a viral video made many people believe they had spotted a lookalike of the late Jeffrey Epstein on a highway. The short clip showed a man wearing sunglasses and a white cap, driving a convertible in South Florida. It spread…
Salman Khan’s eagerly awaited project, ‘Maatrubhumi’, has hit a snag, grappling with unexpected production obstacles. The tragic passing of actor-singer Prashant Tamang, who was set to play a pivotal villain, has introduced significant artistic and logistical setbacks. The team is currently contemplating various solutions, including recasting or deploying AI technology to finish his pivotal scenes….
NEW DELHI: The government has intensified action against illegal online gambling and betting platforms, blocking around 300 websites and applications in the latest round, according to official sources. The move is part of an ongoing enforcement drive that has gathered pace after the passage of the Online Gaming Act, which laid down a clearer framework…
A French officer reportedly revealed the location of an aircraft carrier deployed towards the Middle East after publicly recording a run on the sports app Strava.The officer, referred to as Arthur by French news outlet Le Monde, logged a 35-minute run on March 13 while exercising on the deck of the aircraft carrier Charles de…
Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty pared most of their sharp intra-day gains but still ended nearly half a per cent higher on Friday, supported by strong buying in IT, PSU bank and metal stocks amid persistent concerns over fuel-driven inflation.In a volatile trading session, the 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 325.72 points, or 0.44 per…
Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar The Revenge’ faced a setback as its South Indian dubbed versions were delayed due to incomplete dubbing and CBFC certification issues. While the Hindi release was successful, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam versions are now slated for March 21, with some night shows starting March 20. Advance bookings are open, promising a wider…
Mark your calendars! On April 10, 2026, ‘Dacoit,’ an action-packed drama featuring Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur, will grace the silver screen before it becomes available for streaming on Prime Video. ‘Dacoit’ now has both a theatrical release date and a confirmed streaming home. The Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur starrer will release in theaters…
NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee on Friday released the party’s election manifesto ahead of the upcoming state assembly polls.Speaking at the launch, Banerjee thanked the people of the state for their continued support and alleged that the BJP was attempting to gain control of West Bengal through…
India finished the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup without a win, bowing out in the group stage. (Image: AIFF) New Delhi: India’s campaign at the 2026 AFC Women’s Asia Cup in Australia ended in disappointment, with heavy defeats – such as 0-11 vs Japan – exposing the gulf with Asia’s elite. Yet, beneath the scorelines…
