NEW DELHI: Himachal Pradesh leader of opposition Jairam Thakur hit out at the Congress government accusing it of pressuring temples under its control to contribute funds for the ‘Sukh Ashray’ scheme, a government welfare initiative. Taking to social media platform X, former CM Thakur claimed that 36 major temples managed by the state have been…
Representative image Luxury fashion house Purple Style Labs (PSL) has leased an entire five-storey building spread over 59,000 sq ft commercial space in south Mumbai’s Fort area for a tenure of five years with a starting monthly rent of Rs 3 crore. The 110-year-old property at Flora Fountain was previously leased to Spanish retailer Zara…
India’s gold demand improved in the second half of this week but remained lower than normal as prices retreated from all-time-high levels, while traders continued to offer discounts in China as activity remained lacklustre. “Demand has started to trickle in as prices come down, but many buyers remain on the sidelines,” said a jeweller based…
File Pic: PV Sindhu with coach Gopichand and her father Ramana. (TOI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former Asian Games bronze-winner in volleyball and the father of badminton superstar P V Sindhu, P V Ramana, offers a balanced perspective on the debate surrounding the challenges of pursuing sports in India, particularly for middle-class families.Ramana’s own journey, from…
Indian stock markets witnessed a sharp and sustained downturn in February, with the benchmark Sensex closing over 4,000 points lower, translating to a 5% loss for the month. This dramatic decline has resulted in a staggering erosion of over Rs 40 lakh crore from the market capitalization of BSE-listed companies in just one month. The…
Officials removing crowd after explosion at mosque in Pakistan At least 3 dead and 20 people were injured after a blast ripped through a mosque located in Pakistan‘s Nowshera, which is in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, according to DawnNews TV.Emergency responders, Rescue 1122 have arrived at the location, and law enforcement authorities have initiated their…
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen on Friday underscored the strategic importance of the European Union’s relationship with India. Stating that focus should be on trade, economic growth and technological cooperation, the EU chief added: “The planets are aligned, and so are Europe and India”“It is the taste of India’s legendary hospitality and today…
NEW DELHI: Former Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan has expressed his admiration for the young and talented Shubman Gill, who has been in exceptional form during the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy. Gill’s impressive performances, including an unbeaten century against Bangladesh and a solid 46-run knock against Pakistan, have made him the top scorer for India, surpassing…
The interest rate saw a significant reduction in March 2022, when it was lowered to 8.1 per cent for 2021-22. EPFO interest rate FY 2024-25: The EPFO has maintained an interest rate of 8.25 per cent on EPF (Employees’ Provident Fund) deposits for 2024-25. Previously, in February 2024, the organisation had slightly increased the rate…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the unprecedented visit of the European Commission president and the College of Commissioners to India will conclude a long-pending free trade agreement between the European Union and India by this year’s end. “This is not just the first India visit by the European Commission, but also…
