NEW DELHI: The Himachal Pradesh government has proposed a new cess on petrol and diesel to fund welfare measures for orphans and widows.Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday introduced the Himachal Pradesh Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026, in the assembly, seeking to levy an “orphan and widow cess” on petrol and high-speed diesel,…
Ripple is adding custody, payments, and brokerage tools for digital asset management in Brazil as it prepares to seek regulatory approval from the country’s central bank. Ripple is expanding its services in Brazil by adding custody, payments, and brokerage tools for digital asset management and tokenization. The blockchain firm plans to apply for regulatory approval…
“How could human beings do that? The answer was very clear. They believed that what they were doing was right.” The uplifting yet heartbreaking documentary For the Living tries its best to explain something that should be part of the human condition. The principle of empathy, and what stands on the other side of the…
NEW DELHI: India on Friday delivered a 2.5-ton consignment of medical supplies and equipment to Kabul following a deadly airstrike on a drug rehabilitation center in the Afghan capital that killed over 400 people.The external affairs ministry said that the shipment carried emergency medicines, medical disposables, kits and equipment to support treatment and recovery for…
JPMorgan Chase has reportedly introduced a system to compare junior bankers’ self-reported working hours with data captured from internal IT systems. This move by America’s largest bank comes as part of an effort to monitor workload among its junior employees and address their concerns about overwork. The initiative, which JPMorgan plans to expand across its…
Palm Beach Pete not Jeffrey Epstein A Florida man has finally cleared the confusion after a viral video made many people believe they had spotted a lookalike of the late Jeffrey Epstein on a highway. The short clip showed a man wearing sunglasses and a white cap, driving a convertible in South Florida. It spread…
Actress Aishwarya Lekshmi shared her evolving perspective on marriage, stating it’s not essential for a fulfilling life. After observing many relationships, she believes genuine happiness and personal growth are paramount. Lekshmi emphasized that while companionship is desired, a peaceful, content relationship is key, even outside legal marriage. Her views stem from witnessing a low number…
Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty pared most of their sharp intra-day gains but still ended nearly half a per cent higher on Friday, supported by strong buying in IT, PSU bank and metal stocks amid persistent concerns over fuel-driven inflation.In a volatile trading session, the 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 325.72 points, or 0.44 per…
4 Likely Overseas Of Each IPL Teams The IPL 2026 is all set to kick off on March 28. With a few teams dealing with injuries and last-minute withdrawals, franchises are already reshaping their combinations to build their strongest playing XIs from the very start.Overseas players will once again play a crucial role in determining…
India set to play only test match against South Africa India Women are set to play South Africa in a one-off Test in Gqeberha from December 20 to 23, with the tour also featuring a three-match ODI series. The ODIs, part of the ICC Women’s Championship, will be held from December 9 to 15 across…