NEW DELHI: In a move to put a check on edible oil prices, the govt on Wednesday slashed the Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on crude edible oils – soybean, sunflower and palm – from 20% to 10%.This revision has widened the import duty differential between crude and refined edible oils “from 8.75% to 19.25%”, as…
NEW DELHI: The govt said Wednesday that the Indian national detained at Newark Airport had entered the US illegally – without a valid visa – and was being deported back to India as per a court order. According to official sources, he was restrained with handcuffs because his behaviour was not fit for travel.The photograph…
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge (Image credits: ANI) NEW DELHI: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, claiming he has never seen a prime minister who lies so much, deceives people and secures votes by trapping them.Speaking to reporters in Kalaburagi, Kharge criticised PM as he marked 11…
Bombay high court (File photo) NEW DELHI: The Bombay high court on Monday set aside the order of a Pune-based engineering college to rusticate a student over her post on Operation Sindoor.The division bench of justices Makarand S Karnik and Nitin R Borkar noted that the expulsion letter by Sinhgad Academy of Engineering was “in…
While Bangladesh’s interim government under Muhammad Yunus is facing intense protests from opposition parties, civil servants, teachers, and amid signs of discontent with the army, the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has imposed a sweeping ban on all public gatherings, processions, and rallies in the capital’s seat of power. The Dhaka Metropolitan Police on Monday sealed…
NEW DELHI: The automobile industry has sought govt support in expediting approvals from the Chinese govt for importing rare earth magnets used in various applications, including passenger cars. As per sources, various domestic suppliers have already sought approval from the Chinese govt through their local vendors in China.However, no approvals have been granted so far,…
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav (PTI file photo) NEW DELHI: RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday launched a fierce attack on the BJP-led central government, alleging that all constitutional institutions have been “hijacked” since Narendra Modi became Prime Minister in 2014.“You all know that after 2014, since Narendra Modi became PM, all the constitutional institutions have…
The Delhi government has officially launched a recruitment drive to appoint teachers for 75 CM Shri schools, a major education initiative announced in the Delhi Budget 2025–26. According to a circular issued by the Directorate of Education (DoE), these schools are expected to become operational within a year, with the recruitment process now underway through…
NEW DELHI: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) deputy governor T Rabi Sankar was Saturday appointed as a part time member of the 16th Finance Commission, a finance ministry statement said. He will hold office from the date of assuming charge until the submission of the commission’s report or Oct 31, 2025, whichever is earlier.Sankar’s appointment…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said initiatives undertaken during the last 11 years of his tenure have increased the prosperity of farmers and ensured an overall transformation of the farm sector, and promised that his govt’s efforts towards farmer welfare will continue with “greater vigour” in the times to come.Ahead of 11th…