The central government will introduce two legislative bills in Parliament on Monday: The Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which aims to increase the excise levy on tobacco products, and The Health Security se National Security Cess Bill, 2025, establishing a new cess on pan masala as the GST compensation cess is concluding. The Central Government…
Two prestigious educational institutes in India have recognized veteran actor Anupam Kher for his outstanding accomplishments on and off screen. Kher expressed his sincere gratitude for the distinguished honors from DAV Schools and the St. Xavier’s College Alumni Association, acknowledged not just for his remarkable acting career but also his personal contributions to society. Kher…
Lionel Messi is visiting India next month for a four-city tour, marking his return since 2011 when he led Argentina in a friendly against Venezuela. His visit follows his 2022 World Cup victory, enhancing his status as the greatest of all time (GOAT) and serving to inspire young football talent in India. India has a…
Silver, often called the “Devil’s metal” due to its volatility, has surged to record levels in 2025 and continues to show potential despite tight supply, experts say. Mirroring gold’s rally—which has crossed $4,000 an ounce—silver peaked at $54.47 per troy ounce in mid-October, a 71% year-on-year increase. Although prices eased slightly afterward, they are climbing…
Aditya Dhar, Yami Gautam’s husband and filmmaker, posted a touching message on social media on her 37th birthday, expressing his love and appreciation for her. He referred to Yami as his “favourite person” and called himself “lucky” to have her in his life, which made the birthday wish even more heartfelt. The Dhurandhar director praised…
The annual assessment of the Antarctic ozone hole has revealed encouraging progress, with scientists reporting that the 2025 ozone hole was the fifth smallest since 1992. The findings, released jointly by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and NASA, confirm that international efforts to phase out ozone-depleting substances are yielding long-term results. According to…
Apple has announced the opening of its fifth official retail store in India at the DLF Mall of India, Noida, on December 11, 2025. This marks Apple’s third store launch in the country this year, underscoring its fastest retail expansion phase in India to date. The new outlet will be Apple’s second store in the…
India’s economy recorded a sharp acceleration in the July–September quarter of FY 2025–26, with gross domestic product (GDP) expanding 8.2% year-on-year, the fastest pace in six quarters. The figure, released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), significantly exceeded market expectations and the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) projection of 7%. The robust…
Honey Singh revealed that he refrained from meeting his parents at one stage to prevent them from discovering his addiction. Rapper and singer Honey Singh acknowledged that drug use was the biggest mistake of his career, causing significant harm, and mentioned it took him nearly eight years to fully eliminate drugs from his system. Honey…
A delegation from the Andaman Nicobar Rajya Karmachari Mahasangh (ANRKM) met the Union Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways to press for the absorption of long-term contract workers employed under the Andaman Lakshadweep Harbour Works (ALHW). The meeting, held in New Delhi, focused on the long-pending demand to regularize workers who have served…
