AHMEDABAD: A DJ party at a farmhouse in Ahmedabad’s Shilaj locality turned into a raid, with undercover officers from Bopal police finding liquor and hookahs – both prohibited in Gujarat – being openly served. By Saturday morning, 20 people, including 13 foreign students, two bootleggers and owners of the farmhouse, were arrested. “…Thirteen African students…
The new consolidated notification effectively merges all relevant exemptions and procedural details into a single framework, eliminating redundancy while preserving the substance of existing benefits. NEW DELHI: Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) Saturday rolled out another trade facilitation measure merging 31 Customs duty notifications into a consolidated one. It said the new…
CHANDIGARH: Justice Surya Kant, the most senior Supreme Court judge, is poised to assume the office of Chief Justice of India (CJI) next month. Few are aware of the extraordinary journey that brought him to the nation’s highest judicial position. Unlike many who come from families with strong legal background, Justice Kant’s journey began in…
Image generated using AI tool Zinc may not get the same attention as vitamins, but it’s vital for keeping your immune system strong, your skin healthy, and your energy steady. Even mild deficiency can leave you more prone to infections, fatigue, and slow healing – yet simple dietary changes are often all it takes to…
Image generated using an AI tool Vitamin C may be known for fighting colds, but its benefits run much deeper. This powerful antioxidant helps protect your heart, skin, and brain from daily wear and tear, supports collagen production, and strengthens immunity, making it one of the most essential yet overlooked nutrients in everyday health. Vitamin…
Chinese President Xi Jinping has warned that China is entering a period where “strategic opportunities exist alongside risks and challenges, while uncertainties and unforeseen factors are rising,” as the Communist Party approved the framework for its next five-year plan. The remark, reported by the South China Morning Post (SCMP), reflects growing concern within Beijing over…
File photo: Pakistan’s defence minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif Pakistan’s defence minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Saturday said that while Afghanistan appears to want peace, failure to reach a lasting agreement during ongoing talks in Istanbul could lead to “open war”. The discussions, which began on Saturday and are expected to continue into Sunday, follow deadly…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday condoled the death of veteran actor Satish Shah, describing him as a legend who brought laughter to millions through his work in films and television.In a post on X, the prime minister said, “Deeply saddened by the passing of Shri Satish Shah Ji. He will be remembered…
NEW DELHI: A seven-year-old thalassemia patient in West Singhbhum, Jharkhand, was tested HIV-positive, prompting an investigation into allegations that the local blood bank transfused contaminated blood.The matter came to light on Friday after the child’s family accused the blood bank of providing infected blood. Since the child began treatment, around 25 units of blood had…
A 28-year-old Indian-origin truck driver accused of causing a deadly crash in Florida failed his commercial driver’s licence (CDL) test ten times before obtaining it, US officials have revealed. The case of Harjinder Singh, who has been living illegally in the United States since 2018, has reignited a national debate over the issuing of CDLs…