This Budget is for aspirations of 140cr Indians… It’s a force multiplier… will increase savings…and growth —PM Modi Happy early Diwali. Or should we say, belated Happy New Year? Whatever your preferred greeting, here’s the takeaway — FM Nirmala Sitharaman Saturday unveiled a Budget bonanza for taxpayers, particularly the middle class, which has been reeling…
Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday tabled the Budget 2025 announcing a slew of measures, including no tax on income up to Rs 12 lakh. Here’s a look into the gains and pains that the Budget offers: Gains for taxpayers No tax on income up to 12L. With standard deduction, salaried remain tax free…
KOTTAYAM: Charred bodies of an elderly couple — Raghavan (92) and Bharatiyamma (90) — were found in their house at Chennithala in Alappuzha on Saturday. Mannar police have arrested their son Vijayan (60) in connection with the incident that occurred around 3am. Poll What Do You Think Is the Most Important Step to Prevent Such…
The most anticipated match of the evening finally took place—the Men’s Royal Rumble match. The bout kicked off with Rey Mysterio as the first entrant, followed by Penta, whose arrival electrified the crowd. Both superstars started the match with mutual respect before showcasing their incredible wrestling skills. Jey Uso Wins the 2025 Men’s Royal Rumble…
Ravichandran Ashwin and Harshit Rana NEW DELHI: The controversy over Harshit Rana coming in as a concussion substitute for Shivam Dube during the fourth T20I between India and England in Pune has continued to spread, with former players questioning the decision. Even England captain Jos Buttler openly stated that Rana was not a “like-for-like” replacement…
NEW DELHI: Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar urged the younger players not to be distracted by disruptions during Saturday’s Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Awards 2025 in Mumbai.Tendulkar was presented with the Col. CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award. In addition to the remarkable achievement of reaching 100 hundreds, the Master Blaster continues…
NEW DELHI: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Sunday announced that Canada would impose 25% tariffs on $106 million worth US imports in a retaliatory move against Donald Trump. This came moments after the latter signed the executive order imposing steep tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China, escalating tensions in an emerging trade…
CONTROVERSIAL SWAP: Harshit Rana came in as a concussion substitute for Shivam Dube and played a pivotal role in the fourth T20I, but was it actually a like-for-like replacement? (BCCI Photo) Buttler’s ‘We’re going to play 12 as well’ jibe sets the stage for fifth T20I showdownMUMBAI: A justified sense of England feeling robbed offers…
Pakistan cricketers (Agencies Photo) Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has criticised the squad selected for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 by the hosts, calling it “a political selection” and blaming the national selection committee for making controversial decisions. In the squad announced on Friday, all-rounder Faheem Ashraf made a surprise return after almost two years…
The most anticipated match of the evening took center stage—the high-stakes ladder match between Kevin Owens and Cody Rhodes for the WWE Undisputed Title. Both superstars fully embraced the stipulation, using the ladder as a weapon to punish each other. Right from the start, the action spilled into the crowd, delivering an electrifying hardcore brawl…
