[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Industry body CII in its budget suggestions for 2025-26 has recommended lowering the excise duty on fuel to boost consumption, especially at the lower income level, arguing that fuel prices significantly drive inflation. The budget could also consider reducing marginal tax rates for personal income up to Rs 20 lakh per annum….
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Macroeconomic data announcements, trading activity of foreign investors and global trends will guide equity market movement this week, which would also mark the beginning of the new calendar year and month, analysts said. Movement of rupee, which registered the steepest fall in almost two years to hit its lifetime intra-day low on…
[ad_1] Jasprit Bumrah and the Indian team celebrate the wicket of Alex Carey on Day 4 of the Boxing Day Test at the MCG. (Getty Images) Jasprit Bumrah delivered a remarkable performance at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday. The India seamer took four wickets for 56 runs, including his 200th Test wicket, in the…
[ad_1] Jasprit Bumrah celebrates with teammates after the wicket of Australia’s Mitchell Marsh. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Jasprit Bumrah‘s fiery spell and a record-breaking milestone gave India hope on Day 4 of the Boxing Day Test, but Australia’s lower-order resistance ensured they remained in control. Despite Bumrah’s 4-56 and Mohammed Siraj‘s resurgence, Australia reached 228/9…
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: India is poised to achieve new heights in foodgrain production in 2025, driven by favourable monsoon, though significant challenges persist in pulses and oilseeds production as the country’s agricultural sector shows signs of robust recovery. The Agriculture Ministry’s initial projections paint an optimistic picture, with kharif (summer) foodgrain production estimated at a…
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: A group of Akasa Air pilots continues to express discontent over alleged training concerns and seeking a thorough DGCA audit following the regulator’s decision to suspend two senior officials. Additionally, the pilots have informed the civil aviation ministry and DGCA about their plans to establish a pilots’ union.The Directorate General of Civil…
[ad_1] Nitish Kumar Reddy’s family with Bollywood actor Anushka Sharma, wife of Indian cricket team batter Virat Kohli. (TimesofIndia.com) Melbourne: Few years back at the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) awards function in Bengaluru, young Nitish Reddy, who was adjudged the U-16 Cricketer of the Year, had a fanboy moment. Seeing his…
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: India’s exports to its trade agreement partner Australia rose 64.4 per cent year-on-year to USD 643.7 million in November on account of healthy growth in sectors such as textiles, chemicals and agricultural products, according to the commerce ministry data. However, the country’s merchandise exports recorded a decline of 5.21 per cent year-on-year…
[ad_1] Yashasvi Jaiswal (L) dropped the catch of Australia’s Usman Khawaja (R). (AP/PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Young Indian cricketer Yashasvi Jaiswal found himself at the center of attention on Day 4 of the Boxing Day Test after dropping three crucial catches, but the overwhelming response from former players and experts has been one of empathy…
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Tata Group is planning to create over five lakh new manufacturing jobs over the next five years from its projects, stated Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran in his New Year message to the Group’s employees.“Our Group plans to create 500,000 manufacturing jobs over the next half decade.” Chandrasekaran said these jobs will…
