New Delhi, Dec 2 (UNI) The Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025, aimed at replacing the existing GST compensation cess on tobacco products and revising excise duties, is slated for passage in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. Introduced on December 1, the bill seeks to amend the Central Excise Act, 1944, which governs the levy of…
New Delhi, Oct 9 (UNI) The Nobel Prize in Literature will be awarded to Hungarian author László Krasznahorkai “for his compelling and visionary oeuvre that, in the midst of apocalyptic terror, reaffirms the power of art.” ”László Krasznahorkai is a great epic writer in the Central European tradition that extends through Kafka to Thomas Bernhard,…
Bhopal: In the presence of ADG Malay Jain, DIG OSD DG Vineet Kapoor, and senior officials, Paryavaran Sanskriti Sanrakshan evam Manav Kalyan Trust President Sushil Kumar Jain felicitated Bhoj Vihar Park’s guard Anil Rai for his courageous act of saving a woman’s life by jumping into the lake from the top of the bridge. HC…
New Delhi, March 3 (UNI) Belgian potato processor Agristo has set up a new production line for frozen French fries in Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh. The pound 80 million project was launched on Sunday during a visit by Princess Astrid of Belgium, Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot and Flemish Minister President Matthias Diependaele. The company will increase…
Bhopal, Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav on the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri , along with his wife, offered prayers and performed rituals at the Mahakal Temple, seeking the well-being and prosperity of the people of the state. He also performed Abhishek of Lord Mahakal. Commencement of Kalash Yatra for Vikram Mahotsav 2025 Ahead of Vikramotsav-2025, a festival…
Paris, May 29 (UNI) Top seed Aryna Sabalenka continued her strong start to the French Open with a confident win against Switzerland’s Jil Teichmann to reach the third round. The Belarusian lost just one game in her Paris opener against Kamilla Rakhimova, but she surprisingly dropped serve early on against Teichmann on Wednesday. However, the…
New Delhi, Oct 28 (UNI) A majority of trustees voted against the reappointment of Mehli Mistry to the boards of the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust and Sir Ratan Tata Trust. With three out of six trustees opposing his renomination through a circular resolution last week, Mistry is set to step down from the Tata Trusts…
New Delhi, Jan 8 (UNI) After the ‘Piyari Didi’ scheme, the Congress on Wednesday announced its second guarantee, the ‘Jeevan Raksha’ scheme, promising health insurance of up to Rs 25 lakh. Addressing a press conference at the DPCC headquarters here, former Chief Minister of Rajasthan Ashok Gehlot, along with Delhi Congress chief Devender Yadav, said,…
New Chandigarh, Sep 17 (UNI) India Women scripted a dominant 102-run win over Australia Women in the second ODI of the Australia Women tour of India at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium here today, showcasing clinical batting and disciplined bowling. Batting first, India posted 292 all out in 49.5 overs. Smriti Mandhana was…
Srinagar, Dec 16 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Police’s Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) on Tuesday morning conducted raids at multiple locations across the Kashmir Valley in connection with a terror-related case. Officials said searches were carried out at 12 locations across seven districts after search warrants were obtained in case registered in 2023 under Sections 153-A…
