The Himachal Pradesh government has imposed a ‘Widow and Orphan Cess’ of 60 paise per litre on petrol and high-speed diesel, effective from midnight on August 11. This cess is collected at the first point of sale for widow and orphan welfare. The Himachal Pradesh government officially imposed a Widow and Orphan Cess of 60 … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo announced his marriage to Georgina Rodriguez on Instagram. The news followed Portugal’s round of 16 exit from the FIFA World Cup 2026, where a late goal from Spain’s Mikel Merino ended Ronaldo’s World Cup career. Portugal football icon confirmed his marriage to long-time girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez on Tuesday. On his official Instagram handle, … Read more
The Himachal Pradesh High Court directed the state government to adjust any excess electricity duty recovered from over 100 stone crushers and industrial units against their future dues, ordering the process to be completed within one year. The Himachal Pradesh High Court has disposed of a batch of more than 100 petitions filed by stone … Read more
Senior IPS officer Sanjeev Kumar Gandhi was transferred days after he sought an independent audit of the Rs 30 crore Himachal Pradesh Road Safety Fund, raising questions over the move and concerns about financial transparency. The transfer of senior IPS officer Sanjeev Kumar Gandhi to the Department of Personnel, days after he sought an independent … Read more
Centre is strengthening supply-chain resilience across key sectors like energy, pharma, and electronics, Union Minister Piyush Goyal informed Parliament. The move aims to meet rising demand and boost domestic production and diversification. Amid increasing demand for critical industrial inputs, Centre is working to strengthen supply-chain resilience across key sectors, including energy, fertilisers, electronics, semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, … Read more
The government has clarified that India’s merchandise trade deficit is not a sign of structural weakness but reflects the import needs of a rapidly growing economy. Forex reserves remain strong, and efforts are underway to reduce import dependence. The government said India’s merchandise trade deficit remains broadly in line with its recent average and does … Read more
India faces a nearly USD 35 billion annual financing gap to achieve its 500 GW renewable energy target by 2030, says a Knight Frank report. It highlights Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) as a key opportunity to unlock capital. India could face an annual renewable energy financing gap of nearly USD 35 billion as it races … Read more
Barcelona and PSG are nearing a deal for Spanish star Ferran Torres. After an initial offer was rejected, talks have advanced, with Barca set to bank a €50 million fixed sum plus add-ons. An official announcement is expected to be made soon. Barcelona and UEFA Champions League (UCL) winners Paris Saint-Germain are edging towards an … Read more
Barcelona and PSG are nearing a deal for Spanish star Ferran Torres. After an initial offer was rejected, talks have advanced, with Barca set to bank a €50 million fixed sum plus add-ons. An official announcement is expected to be made soon. Barcelona and UEFA Champions League (UCL) winners Paris Saint-Germain are edging towards an … Read more
Former fielding coach T Dilip called Suryakumar Yadav’s T20 WC final catch ‘extraordinary’. He spoke of his initial silence while calculating its legality and the ‘surge of emotions’ that followed, acknowledging it as a match-sealing moment. ‘An Extraordinary Catch’: T Dilip on Suryakumar’s T20 WC Final Heroics Former Indian fielding coach T Dilip spoke on … Read more