NEW DELHI: In a bid to boost the domestic manufacturing of batteries and electronics goods, govt has waived basic customs duty on goods used in manufacture of display assemblies, lithium ion cell and inductor coil module.Among the three notifications issued by the finance ministry was one to exempt the basic customs duty (BCD) on the…
Gold Rate Today: Outlook for gold Goldman Sachs now expects gold to reach $4,900 an ounce by December, lower than its previous forecast of $5,400, after revising its outlook to reflect the view that the Fed is unlikely to cut rates this year. On the geopolitical front, oil tanker traffic resumed through the Strait of…
Chennai: Indian Overseas Bank’s annual net profit crossed Rs 5,000 crore for the first time, with the public sector lender reporting FY26 profits at Rs 5,209 crore, up 56% from Rs 3,335 crore in FY25, driven by higher income and lower provisions and tax expenses. The bank’s operating profit also crossed Rs 10,000 crore for…
Toyota Kirloskar Motor has officially announced the price of the all-electric Urban Cruiser Ebella E3 in India at Rs 23.60 lakh, ex-showroom. The Urban Cruiser Ebella E3 is the top-spec variant in the lineup and comes powered by a 61 kWh battery pack paired with a front-mounted electric motor. While Toyota has currently announced the…
Iran has appointed Ayatollah Alireza Arafi as its interim Supreme Leader, a pivotal step in the country’s leadership transition following the death of longtime leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in joint US–Israeli airstrikes on Tehran early Saturday.Arafi, a senior cleric and a long-time insider in Iran’s religious and political hierarchy, now faces the challenge of steering…
Eileen Gu (Image Via Getty) Eileen Gu is back in the spotlight, but this time it is not just about her skiing. The 22-year-old freestyle skier, who was born in San Francisco, is once again being talked about for her decision to represent China instead of the United States. The topic came up again after…
NEW DELHI: India and Oman rolled out a free trade agreement on Monday, with first set of consignments being shipped at concessional or zero rates, as New Delhi offered a food security pact to further cement ties with the Gulf Nation.Amid the West Asia conflict, which has disrupted supplies, Oman’s foreign trade advisor Pankaj Khimji…
Did Sakura Shymko move on with Kick streamer Drago after JasonTheWeen breakup? Viral yacht kiss clip leaves fans confused (Image via Getty) Sakura Shymko suddenly became a big topic online this week after a short yacht video began spreading across social media. The clip showed a couple kissing on a boat at night, with bright…
Despite ending their IPL 2026 campaign with a 40-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders in Kolkata on Sunday, Delhi Capitals once again finished outside the playoffs. DC ended sixth in the table with seven wins and seven defeats, extending their playoff drought to five straight seasons. It was also the second consecutive season in which…
Makkah/Representative Image Saudi Arabia has announced Eid Al Fitr 2026 prayer timings across its major cities, with authorities urging worshippers to arrive early and follow guidelines to ensure smooth and orderly celebrations. The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance outlined the schedule for Eid prayers, which will be observed at different times across the…
