NEW DELHI: Flagging a “lack of equal and inclusive representation of the Buddhist community” in ongoing talks between Ladakhi outfits and the Centre on constitutional safeguards, a new Buddhist body — Voice of Buddhist Community of Ladakh (VBL) — has sought inclusion in the dialogue to articulate the community’s concerns and aspirations.VBL was formally floated…
Cigarettes are set to cost more from next month! The jump in cigarette prices comes after government’s decision to impose an additional excise duty under a revised tax structure, pushing up the tax burden across all categories. The finance ministry notified amendments to the Central Excise Act, introducing an additional excise duty ranging from Rs…
NEW DELHI: India has barred the use of power banks to charge portable electronic devices inflight. Charging power banks by plugging them to in-seat power supply systems that airlines provide is also no longer allowed.Permitted only in hand bags, flyers are no longer supposed to keep power banks and batteries in overhead bins. This comes…
The US commerce department is preparing to ease the steep tariffs planned on Italian pasta imports, reducing the duties proposed earlier this year. Italian pasta had been facing one of the highest tariff burdens among European food products entering the United States. While most European Union goods are already subject to duties of at least…
David Warner, Virat Kohli A high-scoring Big Bash League (BBL) match at Engie Stadium ended with Hobart Hurricanes winning after a strong opening stand.David Warner scored the highest individual total of the BBL season, but it was not enough as Hobart, led by Tim Ward and Mitch Owen, beat Sydney Thunder by six wickets.Warner remained…
AHMEDABAD: Gujarat HC has paved the way for a couple’s divorce after their marriage broke down over conflicting desires about where to live — the husband preferred living in the UK, but the wife did not want to leave India.The HC quashed Ahmedabad’s family court order that had rejected a mutual-consent divorce petition as “premature”.The…
The ministry of road transport and highways has proposed assigning an Aadhaar-like unique identification number to electric vehicle (EV) batteries to ensure end-to-end traceability and improve recycling efficiency, according to draft guidelines issued by the ministry.Under the proposed framework, battery producers or importers will be required to assign a 21-character Battery Pack Aadhaar Number (BPAN)…
Barse Deva was a close associate of Madvi Hidma, the rebel top gun killed in Andhra Pradesh recently. Over the past two years, over 518 Maoists were killed in encounters across the state, mainly in Bastar division.Bastar IG P Sundarraj the operation was launched following inputs about presence of armed cadres, and of the 14…
Gold and silver price outlook (AI image) Gold and silver price rallies in 2025 left investors gasping – the stellar run of the precious metals was unprecedented and many had not predicted such a steep rise in the prices of the yellow and white metals. But what happens in 2026? Will gold and silver continue…
Generation Z is often labelled as one of the most “entitled” generations. They are frequently sobriqueted with names such as “too sensitive,” “too impatient,” and overly accustomed to accommodation. It is a charge echoed by employers, older academics, and cultural critics alike. But here is the uncomfortable truth now surfacing: universities themselves are lightening academic…
