NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Friday granted bail to Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal in a CBI case linked to the alleged excise policy scam, ensuring his release from jail as he had already been given bail in a money laundering case pursued by ED.The order in the corruption case came as a big relief…
AGRA: Incessant rain in Agra for 48 hours caused significant damage to the city’s historical monuments, including Taj Mahal. Archaeological Survey of India had put its staff on “surveillance” Thursday after water began to seep from the main dome of Taj, while its adjacent garden remained inundated.Superintending archaeologist Rajkumar Patel said Friday that a probe…
The govt this week set the ball rolling for toll collection based on Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) coupled with on-board units (OBUs) installed in vehicles. The new system, once fully operational across highways, will ensure nonstop travel and remove the need for physical toll plazas or toll gates. The full rollout will need a…
MUMBAI: In an attempt to boost exports, govt has extended incentives such as tax refunds and drawback to shipments made via courier with immediate effect, while also launching two key digital platforms.There are also plans to extend these benefits to postal route exports, creating a more equitable environment for e-commerce exporters utilising the courier and…
MUMBAI: RBI governor Shaktikanta Das said that India’s growth potential is around 7.5% or more, higher than the central bank’s 7.2% forecast for the current financial year.The potential growth rate refers to the rate at which the economy can grow over the long term without triggering inflation. The governor made this statement at the Bretton…
MUMBAI: For online platforms, this festive season is all about speed. As quick commerce firms expand into non-grocery categories – the domain of e-commerce companies- and enter smaller cities, getting more consumers accustomed to the convenience of 10-minute deliveries has never been more important. SoftBank-backed Meesho has tripled its delivery capacity and is enhancing speed,…
NEW DELHI: NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences for the loss of lives in a drowning incident in Gujarat‘s Dehgam taluk area in a social media post, in the wee hours on Saturday.At least eight people drowned while bathing in the Meshwo River in Gujarat’s Gandhinagar district on Friday evening, an official…
NEW DELHI: An encounter between terrorists and security forces began on Friday night in the Chak Tapper Kreeri Pattan area of Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir.Law enforcement and security forces are actively involved in the ongoing operation. Further details awaited.In a separate incident, two army soldiers died while two others were injured in an ongoing encounter…
Nasa scientists Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore Friday said that they are looking forward to cast their ballot in the US election from the International Space Station as their return has been delayed. Answering a question on voting, Wilmore said he sent down his request for a ballot today as it is a very important…
Sunil Gavaskar‘s ‘infamous’ walkout during the 1981 Melbourne Test against Australia remains one of the most dramatic moments in cricket history. The incident occurred during the third Test of India’s tour of Australia at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).Gavaskar, India’s captain and opening batsman, was batting with Chetan Chauhan when he was controversially given…
