NEW DELHI: The government on Wednesday raised import duties on gold and silver to 15% from 6% as part of a broader effort to curb rising imports of precious metals and conserve foreign exchange amid mounting pressure from the West Asia crisis.In a notification issued by the finance ministry, the government increased the social welfare…
NEW DELHI: Air India has cut a further about 200 weekly flights from June to August, including a number of long hauls, in a bid to stem losses amid the sharp hike in jet fuel prices and the rupee’s crash. These cuts come on top of the about 90 flights cuts in May. The airline,…
SRH’ horror collapse against GT in Ahmedabad (Image: IPL/BCCI) Former IPL chairman and BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla weighed in on Sunrisers Hyderabad’s crushing defeat against Gujarat Titans, questioning the batting approach that led to their dramatic collapse in Ahmedabad.GT produced a dominant all-round performance to register an emphatic 82-run win and climb to the top…
These may seem obvious, yet they are often left within arm’s reach of the burner. That is exactly why they should be stored elsewhere. If children are around, keeping them near the stove adds another layer of risk. Fire-starting tools should never sit beside the fire itself. Wooden spatulas and chopping boards Wood is useful…
Popular singer Jubin Nautiyal has added a pre-owned BMW i7 to his garage. A video of the car delivery was shared on the social media handles of Big Boy Toyz.The luxury electric sedan was delivered by Big Boy Toyz, which is known for dealing in pre-owned premium vehicles. He was later seen taking the BMW…
Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings (ANI Photo) DHARAMSHALA: Two weeks ago, Punjab Kings looked like the team nobody wanted to face. Six wins in seven matches – the only blemish a washout – had them perched atop the points table, a net run-rate to envy and a swagger that suggested the Playoffs were just a…
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday visited Medanta Hospital in Gurgaon for a routine check-up, a police source told news agency PTI.The former Congress president is at the hospital and will leave soon, the officer said.There was no comment from the hospital on the visit, PTI reported.Earlier, on March 25, Sonia Gandhi had…
Intricate latticed screens — jalis — were everywhere in traditional Indian homes, especially in Rajasthan and across the Mughal-influenced north. They looked beautiful, yes. But they also filtered harsh sunlight into dappled patterns, allowed air to pass through freely, and gave the people inside a view out while limiting the view in. They were privacy…
US president Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Americans’ financial struggles would not influence his approach to negotiations aimed at ending the Iran war, insisting that preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon remains his main priority.Asked by a reporter to what extent Americans’ financial situation was motivating him to pursue a deal, Trump replied,…
Technically, no. Normal travellers cannot legally enter. But, adventurous visitors travelling through the coast of São Paulo sometimes take boat tours in surrounding waters. They can look at the island from a distance. These tours generally depart from mainland coastal towns in southeastern Brazil. But Snake Island remains off-limits unless someone has official authorisation.For most…