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The government provided Rs 1.23 lakh crore to oil marketing companies to help keep petrol and diesel prices unchanged for 78 days following the outbreak of the Middle East crisis, news agency PTI reported citing sources.The source told PTI that fertiliser minister seeks doubling of Rs 1.77 lakh cr budgeted subsidy for FY27 from finance...

A new research paper is offering an unusual explanation for part of the decline in US birth rates: the iPhone. Researchers found that the spread of Apple’s smartphone may have played a significant role in reducing fertility rates, especially among teenagers and young adults. The study, published by the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER),...

NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs on Tuesday condemned reports of violence against protesters in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Responding to the situation, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said New Delhi had observed “a pattern of fake news and videos emanating from Pakistan” in connection with the protests. “It is a desperate attempt by Pakistan to...

TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee (File photo) NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress is staring at what could become the biggest rupture in its 28-year history. Just weeks after suffering a bruising defeat in West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee‘s party now finds itself battling a full-fledged internal uprising that threatens not only its influence in the state but could...

DAVANGERE: A 41-year-old woman was allegedly drugged and gang-raped in Karnataka’s Davangere district, with police arresting 10 people in connection with the case, officials said on Tuesday.The incident took place on the evening of June 3 in a village under the Basavapatna police station limits. However, it remained unreported until June 8, when a video...

NEW DELHI: A team of the CID arrived at the residence of former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata on Tuesday as part of its investigation into the alleged signature forgery case.Officials of the state investigating agency, accompanied by personnel from the Kalighat police station and a large contingent of women police personnel,...

Priyansh Arya run out (Screen grab) NEW DELHI: Priyansh Arya’s fluent innings ended in extraordinary fashion after a bizarre mix-up with Ruturaj Gaikwad and an unfortunate collision with wicketkeeper Niroshan Dickwella’s foot during the tri-series opener against Sri Lanka A on Tuesday.An extremely unusual dismissal unfolded in the 13th over after Gaikwad pushed the ball...

Tensions remained high across Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on Tuesday, a day after at least 11 people were killed and dozens injured in clashes between Pakistani security forces and anti-government protesters.Videos circulating on social media showed large crowds gathering in Barnala, Bhimber and Mirpur, while security personnel fired tear gas shells at protesters in Muzaffarabad. Other footage...

NEW DELHI: India has deployed 12 nuclear warheads in peacetime for the first time, signalling a significant shift in its nuclear posture, according to the latest assessment by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).In its Yearbook 2026 released on Monday, SIPRI reported that India now possesses a total nuclear arsenal of 190 warheads, up...

Representative image Property buyers purchasing homes, flats or any other immovable property worth Rs 50 lakh or more are required to comply with a key tax provision under the income tax act before completing the transaction. Under Section 194-IA, buyers must deduct 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) from the sale consideration and deposit it...