New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, and Electronics & IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday hailed the recent GST rate rationalisation as a major driver of economic momentum during this year’s festive season. The Union Ministers highlighted that the GST rate rationalisation reforms which came in impact on September 22…
Lines on Nails: Beautiful nails enhance the charm of hands. But when nails start weakening, breaking, turning black or yellow or developing lines, the problem is not just cosmetic. Such changes can also reflect health concerns. Variations in nails often indicate a lack of essential nutrients. Raised lines can appear for several reasons. Ageing, certain…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and a deadly school shooting in Minneapolis are raising new concerns about ideology-fueled violence. Dr. Corey Miller, president and CEO of Ratio Christi, a Christian apologetics and evangelism organization operating primarily on college and university campuses, told Fox News Digital,…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened a new investigation into 2.88 million Tesla vehicles running “Full Self-Driving” (FSD). Officials say the system may be breaking traffic laws, and worse, causing accidents. According to Reuters, 58 reports describe Teslas blowing through red lights, drifting…
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed that the upcoming tri-nation T20 series will proceed as planned despite Afghanistan’s withdrawal. According to a PCB spokesperson, discussions are underway to include a replacement team in the tournament, and a final decision regarding the third participant will be announced soon. The tri-nation T20 series, featuring Pakistan and…
NSO, for years, has been accused of facilitating human rights abuses through its flagship hacking tool, Pegasus US judge issues permanent injunction blocking NSO Group from hacking WhatsApp messaging platform. PHOTO: PIXABAY A US court has ordered Israel’s NSO Group to stop targeting Meta Platforms’ WhatsApp messaging service, a development the spyware company warned could…
Last Updated:October 18, 2025, 16:15 IST SIP (Systematic Investment Plan), TIP (Term Insurance Plan), and HIP (Health Insurance Plan) together create a balanced mix of growth, protection, and security. Experts suggest maintaining an emergency fund covering 3-6 months of expenses. In today’s fast-paced and stressful world, achieving financial stability early in life is crucial. Experts…
BASRA: Iraqi farmer Umm Ali has watched her poultry die as salinity levels in the country’s south hit record highs, rendering already scarce water unfit for human consumption and killing livestock.“We used to drink, wash and cook with water from the river, but now it’s hurting us,” said Umm Ali, 40, who lives in the…
The United Nations’ humanitarian chief on Saturday assessed the enormous challenge of restoring essential services across the war-ravaged Gaza Strip, as Israel received the remains of another hostage from the October 7 attack, marking the second week of the ceasefire. In a small convoy of white UN vehicles, relief coordinator Tom Fletcher and his team…
Last Updated:October 18, 2025, 15:48 IST Sovereign Gold Bonds: The redemption will be permitted on October 20, and the price has been fixed at Rs 12,792 per unit, which is a 153.25% gain over the issue price of Rs 5,051. The Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) under the 2020-21 Series VII were issued by the RBI…
