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Unaware of the swearing-in of Sunetra Pawar, says NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar

India, Feb. 1 -- Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar) chief Sharad Pawar on Saturday said he was unaware of any plan to swear in Sunetra Pawar as Maharashtra deputy chief minister, making it clea... Read More


Vehicles Taxation (Amendment) Act: New rules take effect in UP; cabs, bike-taxis to pay more

LUCKNOW, Feb. 1 -- The Uttar Pradesh government has formally enforced the provisions of the Uttar Pradesh Motor Vehicles Taxation (Amendment) Act, 2025, revising the structure and rates of motor vehic... Read More


"Planned to eliminate Ambati Rambabu; police acted as spectators", alleges Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy

Guntur, Feb. 1 -- YSR Congress Party State Coordinator Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy on Sunday alleged that the attack on former minister Ambati Rambabu was a "pre-planned conspiracy aimed at physically e... Read More


What is STT? FM Sitharaman proposes hikes of up to 150% on F&O trading in Union Budget

India, Feb. 1 -- The Securities Transaction Tax on futures contracts would be raised to 0.05 per cent from 0.02 per cent, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in her Budget speech. "STT on ... Read More


"Centre forgot about Goa": Arvind Kejriwal says Union Budget ignores rising inflation, unemployment

Ponda, Feb. 1 -- Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convener Arvind Kejriwal slammed the Union Budget 2026-27, saying it completely ignores Goa and lacks a plan to tackle rising inflation and unemployment... Read More


Nutritionist explains why antacid is not always the answer for acidity, shares natural remedies

India, Feb. 1 -- Acidity is among the most frequently reported digestive concerns. To get a quick relief from the burning sensation in the chest and the uncomfortable sour taste that lingers in the mo... Read More


Polythene ban: Crackdown in Lucknow confined to vendors, manufacturers spared the rod

LUCKNOW, Feb. 1 -- The availability of banned polythene in the markets even after more than a year of repeated drives and penalties sparked criticism in the Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) House c... Read More


Wait, what? Runner Sufiya Sufi receives Guinness World Records certificate after 2-year delay, blames 'Customs'

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- The delay a Guinness World Records certificate took to reach its rightful owner was documented by India's long-distance runner Sufiya Sufi. She blamed the bottlenecks and obstacle... Read More


Ludhiana: AAP leaders seek at least 10% budget allocation for education centre

Ludhiana, Feb. 1 -- Punjab education minister Harjot Singh Bains and former Delhi deputy chief minister and AAP's Punjab in-charge Manish Sisodia attended the Sanatan Seva Samiti Punjab and Ved Pracha... Read More


Clean-up efforts go to waste as Gomti bank turns dumping ground

LUCKNOW, Feb. 1 -- Even as crores are spent on cleaning and beautifying the Gomti, garbage continues to find its way to the riverbank. An open dumping site near Jhulelal Vatika in Lucknow has resurfac... Read More