Petrol export levy cut to nil, diesel and ATF duties retained The government has scrapped the export levy on petrol for the next fortnight while continuing to charge duties on diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF), according to a ministry of finance notification issued on Friday.The revised rates will take effect from August 15, with…
How Aadhaar solved a billion-person biometric computing challenge In 2009, when the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) was formed, the task before its founding team, led by Nandan Nilekani, went far beyond creating another national identity database. India needed a system capable of enrolling more than a billion people while ensuring that one person…
Quote of the day by Christopher Walken: ‘We’re born alone. We die alone. And in between, we spend our lives looking for connection…’, when the ‘Pulp Fiction’ star shared words of wisdom highlighting how the true meaning of life stems from true friendship Christopher Walken is a veteran face in the industry who has had…
Veteran filmmaker Shakeel Noorani, 73, known for writing, producing and directing films including Bade Dil Wala (1999) and Joru Ka Ghulam (2000), has been arrested by the Malvani Police following a complaint of alleged rape and sexual assault filed by a 33-year-old actress.According to Mid-day, police allege that Noorani sexually assaulted the woman after calling…
Where are gold and silver prices headed this week Gold and silver prices could remain under pressure in September, with US employment data, central-bank expectations and geopolitical tensions likely to drive trading.The bullion market is set to enter the month on a cautious note the after witnessing a sharp sell-off last week. On the Multi…
Ajay Devgn is returning with the third instalment of the crime suspense thriller Hindi version of ‘Drishyam 3’ which is set to the conclusionary part of the story unlike the original Malayalam film’s third part. Recently the Bollywood star shared that he wants Malayalam superstar Mohanlal to watch the upcoming film and share his feedback….
The 2026 Christmas box office is already shaping up to be a major battle ground for two of the year’s most anticipated blockbusters – ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ and ‘Dune: Part Three’.Early ticket sales for both films is pointing towards an unusually strong theatrical season, with premium-format screenings for Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi epic already selling months ahead…
Neeraj Chopra, of India, competes in the javelin during the World Athletics Diamond League athletics meeting in Lausanne, Switzerland, Friday, August 21, 2026. (Laurent Gillieron/Keystone via AP) Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage edged out Neeraj Chopra by just nine centimetres in Lausanne, securing his third victory over the Indian star this season and tightening his…
Every few months, a new video of IPS officer Sameer Sharma resurfaces online, and every time, it strikes the same chord. His story is simple to state but hard to imagine: a young man with a genuinely rocky academic record who went on to crack one of the toughest examinations in the country, the UPSC…
The Pisces Moon will increase sensitivity, imagination and awareness of unspoken emotions. Practical work can be affected by wandering minds, but people may prefer a more relaxed pace. Today’s lucky number and colour forecast provides a fresh approach for managing personal needs, discussions, everyday choices and duties across all zodiac signs. Aries Lucky Number: 4…
