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SRINAGAR: A liquor paradox is playing out in J&K as sales are surging against the grain of political parties pushing for prohibition, driven by growing worries over alcohol abuse in the region.Govt’s economic survey report presented in the assembly last week projects a 4% increase in excise revenue, expected to reach Rs 2,000 crore in…
MUMBAI: India is set for a $50 billion consumption and savings boost as the next decadal wage revision for central govt employees and pensioners, due in Jan 2026, will trigger salary hikes for state govt employees and public sector undertakings.According to a report by UBS, the 8th central pay commission pay hike will shape India’s…
Photo Source: @klrahul on X DUBAI: There are stars in the Indian team, and then there is KL Rahul. Retaining his place in the XI at the expense of a player of Rishabh Pant’s calibre, Rahul emerged as one of the biggest heroes of India’s Champions Trophy triumph. In almost every match, barring the one…
MUMBAI: While the state’s budgetary allocation for education, sports, arts, and culture in 2025-26 has risen by about Rs 7,000 crore compared to the previous year, the sector’s overall share of the total budget has been shrinking. This year, the combined allocation for these areas—falling under the broader social sector—accounts for 13.9% of the total…
Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah JAMMU: Asserting that this is a humanitarian issue and not just a financial one, Jammu & Kashmir chief minister, Omar Abdullah, on Tuesday announced a committee under chief secretary, Atal Dulloo, to devise a road map for regularization of daily wagers and submit a report with six months.After…
MUMBAI: The rupee witnessed its sharpest single-day fall in two weeks on Monday, closing at 87.33 against dollar, down 46 paise from Friday’s 86.87. The decline, driven by dollar bids due to the maturity of non-deliverable forwards (NDF) positions, was further pressured by weakness in the Chinese yuan. This marked a 0.5% drop, the steepest…
Photos: @hardikpandya7 on X DUBAI: As he basked in the glory of India’s success on Sunday night, star allrounder Hardik Pandya seemed overcome with emotion. Eight years ago, he played the lone warrior, single-handedly putting up a fight by smashing a blazing 43-ball 76 in a chase of 338 against Pakistan in the final of…
TSPSC Group 2 result: The Telangana Public Service Commission (TGPSC) has declared the Group-II examination results today, March 11, 2025. The recruitment examination, held in December 2024, aimed to fill 783 vacancies across 18 different departments. According to the Commission, a total of 5,51,855 candidates had registered for the exam, which was conducted in four…
NEW DELHI: The Lok Sabha on Tuesday witnessed heated protests from Congress members following a remark by BJP MP Sambit Patra about leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi.During a debate on supplementary demands for grants, excess grants, and the Manipur budget, Patra drew a comparison between cricket captain Rohit Sharma and Gandhi, citing a comment made…
Wall Street, New York City (File photo-AP) US stock markets tumbled further on Tuesday after President Donald Trump intensified his trade war by announcing a sharp increase in tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum, doubling the planned hike to 50%. The move sent Wall Street reeling, with the S&P 500 falling 1.1% in afternoon trading,…
