Last Friday, the Donald Trump administration granted a 30-day waiver on sanctions for Iranian oil already in transit. (AI image) With the US waiving sanctions on Iran oil, Reliance Industries has reportedly bought 5 million barrels of Iranian crude. Reliance runs the world’s largest refining complex. The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has…
India’s net direct tax collection increased 7.1 per cent to about Rs 22.8 lakh crore till March 17 in the current financial year, aided by higher corporate tax mop-up and slower refund outgo, according to official data released on Wednesday.Data shared by the Income Tax Department showed that net corporate tax collection grew by around…
The Nagpur-Mumbai Samruddhi Expressway saw 1.55 crore vehicles in 2025-26, generating toll revenue of Rs 1,240.04 crore, marking a sharp rise from the previous fiscal.The toll collection was higher by Rs 499.41 crore compared to 2024-25, officials said, citing data from the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation, according to PTI.The 701-km-long access-controlled corridor passes through…
JAMMU: A Jammu court on Monday extended till March 23 the police remand of Kamal Singh Jamwal, a 63-year-old arrested for attempting to shoot National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah at a Jammu wedding last week.An SIT produced Jamwal in court and argued that his continued remand was necessary for sustained interrogation about his motives…
Mamata Banerjee and Nitin Nabin (R) NEW DELHI: The BJP and TMC on Wednesday traded sharp barbs in West Bengal as the assembly elections draw near, turning the political battlefield increasingly charged. New BJP chief Nitin Nabin accused the Mamata government of double standards, alleging that Hindus must seek permission to set up puja pandals,…
Embracing your full self, even the imperfect parts, is key to receiving genuine love and respect. The article argues that accepting only 70% of yourself subconsciously signals to others that this is acceptable, leading to lukewarm relationships and missed opportunities. True self-love means valuing your entire being, not just the polished version, to attract a…
US President Donald Trump said Iran has agreed it will “never have a nuclear weapon”, even as fighting in the region continued and Tehran publicly denied that formal negotiations are underway.Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office on Tuesday, Trump projected confidence that diplomatic efforts were gaining traction after nearly a month of war. “The…
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo (AP/PTI) Cristiano Ronaldo was left out of Portugal’s squad for the upcoming pre-FIFA World Cup friendlies, as head coach Roberto Martinez named his side on Friday.Portugal are scheduled to face Mexico national football team on March 28 at the Azteca Banorte Stadium, followed by a clash against the United States men’s national…
Ayush Shetty (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Young Indian shuttler Ayush Shetty fell short in his quest for the title, losing to China’s Shi Yu Qi in the final of the Badminton Asia Championships. His impressive run ended with an 8-21, 10-21 defeat against the world No. 2, as India’s wait for a men’s singles…
Meanwhile, the US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that America had sent warning letters to two Chinese banks. (AI image) Amid Trump’s sanctions, China’s financial regulator has reportedly instructed the country’s biggest banks to temporarily halt fresh lending to five refineries that have been targeted by recent US sanctions over their links to Iranian crude…