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After the new excise duty regime kicked in, cigarette prices have gone up, with a pack of 10 sticks now costing at least Rs 22–25 more than before.This follows the government’s decision to raise taxes on cigarettes for the first time in nearly seven years, bringing India’s tobacco taxation closer to global public health norms….
Divya Khossla Kumar recently surprised fans by hosting an AMA session on Reddit, where she took on everything—from navigating the film industry to clarifying rumours about her marriage. The actor answered dozens of questions, often through video responses, giving fans a more candid and unfiltered glimpse into her life. “It feels like navigating through crocodiles”…
The United States claimed Iran halted 800 planned executions following pressure from President Donald Trump over Tehran’s crackdown on nationwide protests, even as Washington warned that military action remains an option. “The president understands today that 800 executions that were scheduled and supposed to take place yesterday were halted,” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt…
Rishabh Pant’s Team India fell by a record margin in the 2nd Test in Guwahati. (AP Photo/Anupam Nath) Ravichandran Ashwin didn’t hold back on his YouTube channel after India’s 2-0 Test series defeat against South Africa, using a pointed breakdown of Rishabh Pant’s dismissal in Guwahati in the first innings to question the stand-in captain’s…
AI-generated image use for representation NEW DELHI: The Banglar ‘manush’ have traditionally displayed a deep-rooted political loyalty, often rallying decisively behind a single political force and allowing it to govern for extended periods. Over nearly eight decades since independence, West Bengal’s political journey has not merely been a sequence of governments changing hands, but a…
US President Donald Trump on Monday extended his heartfelt greetings to India on the occasion of 77th Republic Day, describing the relationship between the two countries as a “historic partnership” between the world’s oldest and largest democracies.In a message shared on X by the US Embassy in India, Trump said, “On behalf of the people…
Shah Rukh Khan’s explosive 2012 altercation at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium—one of the Indian Premier League’s most controversial off-field moments—has resurfaced, with former Assistant Commissioner of Police Iqbal Shaikh now calling it a case of “miscommunication” that spiralled out of control.Recounting the high-voltage night, Shaikh revealed he was on duty when the situation escalated shortly after…
NEW DELHI: South Block, home to all major decisions in govt for over five decades, will see PMO move out of the British-era building on Friday afternoon and shift to the newly constructed Seva Teerth. PM Narendra Modi will chair the last Cabinet meeting in South Block on that day before the inauguration of the…
TVS Motor Company has officially entered the adventure touring segment with the launch of the Apache RTX 300. The model has been priced from Rs 1.99 lakh, ex-showroom. It will be available in three trims: Base, Top, and Built-To-Order (BTO), with prices going up to Rs 2.29 lakh. The bookings have already commenced and deliveries…
Huma Qureshi is riding high, both personally and professionally. Her film Bayaan had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival 2025, marking her first appearance at TIFF as an actor and executive producer. But the buzz isn’t just about her career, word is that Huma is now engaged to her long-time rumoured partner,…
