Updated 3 February 2026 at 19:00 IST The Pakistan Cricket Board could be in a massive legal soup after they decided to boycott the India match in the T20 World Cup 2026. Babar Azam reacts during a match | Image: AP Pakistan’s refusal to feature against India in the T20 World Cup 2026 has put
System-Driven Tax Administration in Budget 2026–27: Fewer Interfaces, Faster Dispute Closure & Trust-Based Customs Clearances | Image: X 1) Direct tax administration: fewer layers, faster closure ● Common order: Assessment + penalty as a single “common order” to cut multiple proceedings, reduce litigation cost, and speed up closures. ● Lower cash blockage during disputes:Pre-payment for
Chandigarh, Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana has significantly increased access to complex spine surgeries and reduced the financial burden on economically vulnerable patients, according to a study by the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research , Chandigarh. Ayushman Bharat boosts access to complex spine surgeries, reduces patient costs: PGIMER study The research
Jashanpreet Singh, the 27-year-old founder of the Stockton-based Punjabi Devils outlaw motorcycle gang, has pleaded guilty to federal charges of unlawfully dealing firearms and possessing a machine gun, US Attorney Eric Grant announced on Tuesday. Among the items found were a live “pineapple”-style hand grenade and a military-style “claymore” mine, which were safely destroyed at
A 15-foot-deep crater opened on the Dhali-Sanjauli bypass road in Shimla’s Chalonthi area on Monday evening, forcing the local administration to suspend all vehicular movement. The crater that opened on the Dhalli-Sanjauli bypass at Chalonthi in Shimla’s Chalonthi area on Monday evening. (HT Photo) The cave-in, linked to the ongoing construction of a 2,900-metre four-lane tunnel
The Jammu and Kashmir assembly witnessed a stormy session on Tuesday as BJP MLAs vociferously demanded that the National Law University (NLU) be established in Jammu. BJP MLA Balwant Singh Mankotia speaking during the budget session in the assembly in Jammu on Tuesday. (ANI Photo) As soon as the Question Hour commenced, BJP legislators rose to
Synopsis PB Fintech, which runs the insurance marketplace Policybazaar, has reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 189 crore in the December quarter of the current financial year, up 164% from Rs 71.5 crore a year back. Agencies PB Fintech, which runs the insurance marketplace Policybazaar, has reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 189
Synopsis Uber is in discussions with France’s social security body, Urssaf. A media report suggests Urssaf believes Uber drivers should be employees. The agency is reportedly seeking significant social security contributions and penalties. This comes as Uber faces ongoing legal scrutiny across Europe regarding driver classification. Recent French Supreme Court rulings have affirmed drivers as
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle hit theatres in September and went on to enjoy a phenomenal box-office run, cementing its status as one of the most successful anime releases in recent times. Naturally, fans who watched it on the big screen—or missed it altogether—have been eagerly waiting for its OTT debut. But if
Vedas are the oldest and most sacred Hindu scriptures that are full of hymns, prayers and rituals. Vedas are revered as the foundation of spiritual and philosophical thought. Veda means knowledge or sacred wisdom. The statement – “Chandrama Manaso Jatah” is translated in English – “The celestial Moon was born from the cosmic mind”, and