The Centre plans to raise Rs 8.20 lakh crore from the market in the first half of FY27 through dated securities, accounting for over half of its revised annual borrowing programme, the finance ministry said on Friday, PTI reported.The borrowing, scheduled for April–September 2026-27, is aimed at funding the fiscal deficit and bridging the revenue…
NEW DELHI: At least seven people were killed and several others were injured after an avalanche struck Zoji La in Ladakh on Friday.The avalanche also blocked the Srinagar-Leh highway, affecting movement in the area.Rescue and relief efforts are underway following the incident.Ladakh’s lieutenant governor in a post on X said, “Heard the unfortunate news of…
Los Angeles, March 27 (IANS) English actress Emily Atack is paying tribute to her former boyfriend Charlie Edwards. Charlie was a tattoo artiste. English actress Emily Atack is paying tribute to her former boyfriend Charlie Edwards. Charlie was a tattoo artiste. She described him as someone who “was ALWAYS there for me”. The actress, 36,…
Govt cut special additional excise duty on petrol to Rs 3/litre and brought diesel duty down to nil (from Rs 10). Rajnath Singh was set to head an inter-ministerial panel, with Amit Shah, Nirmala Sitharaman and Hardeep Singh Puri among members on Middle East crisis. Elbridge Colby wrapped up his India visit and pushed for…
In a big boost for the capabilities of the armed forces, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) chaired by defence minister Rajnath Singh has accorded the Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for the procurement of equipment worth Rs 2.38 lakh crore. DAC has cleared the procurement of major defence equipment such as 60 Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA)…
Representative image NEW DELHI: The government has imposed export duties on diesel and turbine fuel, a move aimed at improving availability of these products in the domestic market, according to the CBIC chairman’s statement on Friday.The decision is also expected to strengthen the country’s energy security by ensuring adequate supplies amid evolving global conditions. Watch…
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami paid a courtesy visit to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Friday.According to the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), during the meeting, the Chief Minister expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister for the continuous support and guidance provided by the Central Government towards the development of Uttarakhand.CM Dhami…
The much-awaited drama ‘Mercy’ has officially locked its theatrical release date. Latest updates say that the film will hit cinemas on April 24, and ahead of that, its first glimpse will be unveiled on March 27.Interestingly, the first look will be attached to screenings of Dhurandhar: The Revenge, as reported by Mid Day. A sensitive…
Teddi Mellencamp stood on stage at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards, holding back tears as she honored the musician who also happens to be her father: John Mellencamp. It should’ve been a night only about music, but for Teddi, it was something much more raw. She looked out at the crowd, voice shaking, and said…
Josh Duhamel is looking back at the ups and downs of his past relationship with Fergie, and this time, he didn’t hold back in a new interview. Years after splitting from her ex-wife, Stacy Ann Ferguson, also known as Fergie, he’s finally talking about what it really felt like to be married to a superstar….