America’s widening income divide has become more visible after the sharp rise in fuel prices linked to the Iran war, with lower-income households forced to cut back on driving even as their spending on gasoline increased, according to a new Federal Reserve Bank of New York study cited by AP.The report showed that while wealthier…
NEW DELHI: The government on Wednesday raised import tariffs on gold and silver to 15% from 6%, according to Reuters. The move is aimed at curbing precious metal imports and easing pressure on India’s foreign exchange reserves.The sharp increase in duties comes just days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Indians to avoid buying gold…
The US expects to finalise an interim trade agreement with India in the coming weeks and months as both countries work to deepen economic and technology ties, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said on Thursday.“Our current interim trade agreement is on the table for us to finalise that will unlock prosperity for both of…
Eid-ul-Adha is more than just a festival marked by prayers, family gatherings, and meals shared. For many, it is also about reaching out – sending a message to relatives living abroad, wishing friends from different backgrounds well, or simply posting a thoughtful greeting online.And while “Eid Mubarak” remains the most widely used greeting, people across…
Regular pruning helps aparajita stay compact and bushy instead of becoming too long and weak. Removing spent flowers, also called deadheading, encourages the plant to keep producing more blooms instead of putting energy into seed formation. If the vine becomes too leggy, trim the growing tips lightly to stimulate fresh side growth. If aphids or…
Rupee continued to tumble on Thursday, slumping 0.1% paise to 95.85 against US dollar in early trade. The currency has been continuously dragged down by rising crude oil prices and ongoing Middle East conflict. With this, the currency has recorded fall of 1.4% this week, breaching multiple record lows, according to Reuters.This comes after the…
MPSC: The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has released specimen answer booklet for various traditional and descriptive examinations. Candidates can now download these sample answer booklets from the official website at mpsc.gov.in.According to the official notice, the specimen answer booklets have been uploaded to help candidates understand the format used in MPSC descriptive exams. These…
Dharmendra Pradhan at press conference In a major development after NEET-UG 2026 controversy, the Centre on Friday said exam questions had circulated in the name of “guess papers”, confirming fears of a paper leak that forced the cancellation of one of India’s biggest entrance exams. Announcing sweeping reforms, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said NEET…
Keep your cards close today. The Moon stirs your secret corners and Mars makes you reactive, so hidden enemies or jealous eyes can get active if you overshare your plans.As tempting as it might be to argue in response to someone’s provocation in an office meeting, society event, or family WhatsApp group – don’t take…
The Centre has extended the validity of tariff rate quota (TRQ) licences issued for gold imports under the India-UAE free trade agreement, offering relief to importers facing supply disruptions amid the ongoing geopolitical crisis, reported PTI.India allows quota-based duty concessions on gold imports under the TRQ mechanism as part of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement…