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New Delhi, Oct. 19 -- The next-generation GST reforms have triggered a sharp reduction in consumer prices and accelerated a "virtuous cycle" of growth through consumption-led demand, Union finance min... Read More


'Can't give alimony to self-sufficient spouse'

India, Oct. 19 -- The Delhi high court has held that alimony cannot be granted to a spouse who is financially self-sufficient and independent. A bench of justices Anil Kshetarpal and Harish Vaidyanath... Read More


DIG suspended two days after his arrest

India, Oct. 19 -- Two days after his arrest by the CBI in a bribery case, the Punjab government on Saturday suspended Ropar Range deputy inspector general (DIG) of police, Harcharan Singh Bhullar, fro... Read More


Shoppers stop: Bumper-to-bumper on the road to festivity

LUCKNOW, Oct. 19 -- Festive shopping on Dhanteras brought Lucknow to a crawl on Saturday evening, as thousands thronged markets for gold, silver, utensils, and decorative items. Despite the deployment... Read More


Ayodhya set to dazzle with record number of diyas

LUCKNOW, Oct. 19 -- Ayodhya is basking in divine glow to mark the ninth edition of Deepotsav on Sunday, with the temple town getting ready to attempt yet another Guinness World Record by lighting 26,1... Read More


Spirits high, but cautious purchases

LUCKNOW, Oct. 19 -- As Diwali festivities began with Dhanteras on Saturday, the sale of gold and silver clocked good numbers in terms of money, but the quantity sold was lower compared to the previous... Read More


Vehicle sales rev up on Dhanteras, clock 25% uptick

Lucknow, Oct. 19 -- The automobile sector recorded at least a 25% increase in sales in the city as the market was abuzz on Dhanteras with customers thronging showrooms all through the day on Saturday.... Read More


Lucknow man loses Rs 2.94 crore

LUCKNOW, Oct. 19 -- A city resident, Pragya Kumar Singh, 40, of Gomti Nagar Extension, was allegedly duped of over Rs 2.94 crore by fraudsters operating a fake international trading and investment sch... Read More


During surprise check, minister sees red over garbage, clogged drains

LUCKNOW, Oct. 19 -- Piles of garbage and clogged drains greeted state finance and parliamentary affairs minister Suresh Khanna during his surprise inspection across several zones of Lucknow on Saturda... Read More


45-year-old carpenter dies by suicide in city

LUCKNOW, Oct. 19 -- A 45-year-old carpenter reportedly took his own life over unpaid wages in Lucknow's Saadatganj area on Friday evening. Police recovered a suicide note at the scene, in which he acc... Read More