India and the European Union have finalised a pact that sharply lowers import duties on completely built vehicles, bringing the levy down from 110 per cent to 10 per cent. India currently levies import duties on fully built cars ranging from 70 per cent to as high as 110 per cent. Under the new India-EU…
Sanjay Gandhi, Ajit Pawar (File photo) NEW DELHI: Wednesday morning began with the horrific incident as a plane crash in Pune district’s Baramati claimed the life of Maharashtra deputy chief minister and NCP chief Ajit Pawar.Pawar, the longest-serving deputy chief minister in the state’s history, was 66. His death added another name to a grim…
File photo (Picture credit: AP) Asian shares were mixed on Wednesday, tracking a muted lead from Wall Street after the S&P 500 edged to a fresh record, while the US dollar continued to weaken ahead of a key interest rate decision by the Federal Reserve.Markets are focused on the Fed’s policy announcement later in the…
Australia vs West Indies Live Score, U19 World Cup 2026: After winning the toss, West Indies U19 captain Joshua Dorne elected to field first in the Super Six Group 1 encounter against Australia at the Harare Sports Club in Harare today. Teams: Australia U19 (Playing XI): Will Malajczuk, Nitesh Samuel, Steven Hogan, Oliver Peake(c), Alex…
Lorenzo Musetti, left, shakes hands with Novak Djokovic after retiring from their quarterfinal match. (AP Photo) Novak Djokovic admitted he was “extremely lucky” to still be standing at the Australian Open after a dramatic and unexpected turn of events carried him into the semi-finals on Wednesday. The 10-time Melbourne champion progressed when Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti…
Elon Musk’s SpaceX Dragon delivers final orbital boost to the ISS before return (AI-generated) The International Space Station received another small lift late last week, continuing a routine but essential process that keeps the orbiting laboratory at the right height above Earth. On Friday, January 23, a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft attached to the station fired…
UPSSSC Lekhpal Vacancy 2026 ends today; PET score mandatory for main examination Today is the final opportunity for eligible candidates to apply online for the UP Lekhpal Recruitment 2026, as the application window closes today. The recruitment drive is being conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission through its official portal.The process is…
‘Bridgerton Season 4’ finally spotlights Benedict and his mystery girl, Sophie. Fans have clamoured for this love story since the books first teased it. It all ignites at a glittering masquerade hosted by Violet Bridgerton. Benedict locks eyes with a stunning stranger in silver behind her mask, hiding just enough to drive him mad. They…
There are some people who are more sensitive than others, but do you know that the secret to someone’s nature and traits is also an influence of their zodiac sign? According to Vedic astrology, sensitivity varies across zodiac signs and it is due to their ruling planets, elements, and lunar influences that shape emotional depth…
Tata Motors recently brought back the iconic Sierra nameplate, and the new-generation SUV now starts at Rs 11.49 lakh, ex-showroom. Positioned in the highly-contested midsize SUV segment, the reborn Sierra’s base-spec Smart+ trim packs in a long list of features. If you’re planning to buy the Tata Sierra and are considering the entry-level variant, here’s…
