A group of state finance ministers is leaning towards exempting GST on term insurance plans and health insurance for seniors. They are also considering raising GST on luxury items like
In 2023, road accidents claimed over 1.7 lakh lives, marking the highest annual toll ever recorded. With an average of 474 deaths daily, the severity of the issue has increased,
Around 100 people attacked the Creative Writers Association during a protest in Dhaka after the cancellation of March 7 and August 15 as national days. The mob assaulted the protesters,
“Friends” actress Courteney Cox is learning how to navigate life as an empty nester. Cox, 60, admitted she didn’t initially understand how difficult the transition would be. “It’s weird because
Benjamin Glaze, a former “American Idol” contestant best known for being on the receiving end of an unplanned kiss from Katy Perry during his 2018 audition, has been arrested for
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a warning to Hezbollah following its alleged assassination attempt against him and his wife, calling it a “grave mistake.” “The attempt by Iran’s proxy
Mark Cuban has become a regular surrogate for Vice President Kamala Harris in the race against Donald Trump.
The civil aviation ministry is reevaluating measures like placing individuals behind hoax bomb threats on a ‘no-fly’ list for five years and amending the Aircraft Act, 1934 with stricter penalties.
ICAO has increased compensation limits for international flight issues under the Montreal Convention, effective Dec 28. The new upper limit for death compensation rises from Rs 1.4 crore to Rs
Police are investigating the murder of ex-Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique, identifying Mohammed Zeeshan Akhtar as a crucial link between shooters and plotters. Akhtar, along with Shubham Lonkar, reportedly financed the
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee called fasting junior doctors and set up a meeting for Monday to address their demands. During a nearly hour-long conversation, Banerjee assured them their demands
Sakshi Malik, in her memoir ‘Witness’, reveals incidents of sexual harassment, including one by former Wrestling Federation chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. After winning gold at the 2012 Asian Junior
In response to the misuse of social media for spreading false and defamatory content, the Supreme Court mandated Firoz Bakht Ahmed to issue an unconditional public apology on the front
Explosives manufacturing units in Nagpur, India, are thriving amid global conflicts, with significant exports of shells, rockets, and raw materials like HMX, RDX, and TNT. Despite denials of supplying to
The arrest of ex-RAW officer Vikash Yadav, accused by the US of plotting to kill Khalistan separatist Pannun, complicates his extradition, as he faces serious charges in India. Additionally, India
The parents of a Massachusetts high school senior who used artificial intelligence (AI) for a social studies project have filed a lawsuit against his teachers and the school after their
Former NFL running back Eddie Lacy is suspected of having a blood alcohol content (BAC) level of .325 when he was taken into police custody in Scottsdale, Arizona on Sept.
Former NFL star Antonio Brown hit the campaign trail for former President Trump Saturday in PIttsburgh. Brown spent the majority of his career in Pittsburgh as a star for the
A Navy captain, Mridul Shah, successfully reclaimed his family-owned property, Rose Bank Cottage, in Nainital. This came after a sessions court upheld an earlier eviction ruling against Neelam Singh, who,
Militants launched an early morning attack on Borobekra police station in Manipur’s Jiribam district, a day after a school was torched. Security forces repelled the attackers, and reinforcements were sent.
Bank unions in Maharashtra plan to strike on Nov 16, citing unsafe working conditions caused by the Ladki Bahin Yojana scheme. Incidents of harassment and assault by scheme beneficiaries and
Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu encourages southern states to have more children, citing concerns over an ageing population. The state govt plans to incentivize larger families and may pass
Four men were jailed for a murder they did not commit after the supposed victim, Tejveer Singh, was found alive in a Pakistani jail. Critical investigation flaws, including reliance on
After a virtual breakdown in seat-sharing talks within Maha Vikas Aghadi, leaders from Shiv Sena, Congress, and NCP met to resolve the issue. While 263 seats were agreed upon, consensus
The Election Commission has ordered the immediate removal of Jharkhand DGP Anurag Gupta over past allegations of biased conduct and misuse of authority. The state government is directed to assign
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has requested 12 seats in the MVA alliance and had a positive discussion with Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray. SP, with two MLAs in
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized the need for military leaders to think critically, adapt, and leverage advanced technologies. He highlighted the importance of understanding cyber, space, and information warfare, as
Tension arose in Secunderabad after a bandh by VHP and Bajrang Dal turned violent following the desecration of an idol at Muthyalamma temple. Clashes between protesters and police resulted in
California is the largest wine producer in the country. In fact, the Golden State is behind 81% of the U.S.’ wine production, having produced 605,981,608 gallons in 2023, according to
Country singer Jelly Roll has put the music industry on blast. “Learned a lot about how slimy the music business is this week, don’t worry yall know I’m going to
Black voters, a key constituency in battleground states like Georgia, are speaking out in favor of former President Trump, according to a new report. “Trump’s a man of his
A Catholic school’s girl’s soccer team in New Hampshire is the latest group to take a stand against transgender inclusion in women’s sports, as former president Trump has made the
Cuba’s government said it was working again to reestablish electrical service across the island after state-run media earlier on Saturday reported the national grid had collapsed for a second time
Days after his son tragically fell to his death Oct. 16, Liam Payne’s father visited the site of the accident and mourned with gathered fans. According to the BBC, Geoff
Hurricane Oscar, which the hurricane center characterized as “tiny,” formed Saturday off the coast of the Bahamas.
Stanford University says the psychologist behind the controversial “Stanford Prison Experiment” has died.
A man accused of drugging and sexually assaulting nine women at his homes in Hermosa and Redondo Beach, allegedly killing one of the victims when he drugged her, is facing
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has promised severe consequences after a drone from Lebanon targeted his residence. This incident is part of escalating violence, including Hezbollah’s rocket attacks and Israel’s retaliatory
J&K Police have dismantled a JKGF module in Poonch, arresting two terrorists linked to grenade attacks on religious and military sites. The operation also uncovered arms smuggling and anti-national activities,
J&K Lieutenant-Governor Manoj Sinha has approved a resolution by CM Omar Abdullah calling for the restoration of statehood to the Union Territory. Omar, pledging to reclaim rights and protect J&K’s
Bihar Police arrested Mantu Singh, the kingpin behind the October 16 hooch tragedy claiming 37 lives. Mantu stored methyl alcohol at his brick kiln in Siwan and distributed it locally,
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., weighed in on President Biden ending his re-election campaign this year, saying that her concerns about Biden running again were not about the president
The UK government has launched the India Young Professionals Scheme visa, offering Indian nationals aged 18-30 the chance to live and work in the UK for up to two years.
Sarfaraz Khan’s first Test century and his 177-run stand with Rishabh Pant helped boost India’s second innings total against New Zealand in Bengaluru. Sarfaraz scored 150 runs while Pant added
India A clinched a 7-run win over Pakistan A in the ACC Men’s T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024, thanks to Anshul Kamboj’s stellar bowling. Batting first, India A posted
Journalists and political commentators responded on social media to an article from The Atlantic comparing former President Trump to multiple fascist dictators, including Adolf Hitler. The Atlantic article, headlined, “Trump
Residents of a small town in Florida were told to keep their eyes peeled for a most unusual lost animal: a kangaroo. “Just when you think you’ve seen it all,”
For some people, sleepless nights can be caused by racing thoughts, reactions to caffeine or overstimulation from using devices too close to bedtime. But for those affected by restless legs
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class of 2024 includes Cher, Mary J. Blige, Ozzy Osbourne, Dave Matthews Band and Dionne Warwick, among others.
