NEW DELHI: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) on Wednesday warned hotels and restaurants of action in case it found them levying additional charges under heads such as “LPG charges,” “gas surcharge,” and “fuel cost recovery” in food bills.The authority issued an advisory invoking provisions of Consumer Protection Act observing that such charges are being…
SRINAGAR: Days ahead of Republic Day, security forces Tuesday detected an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) on Srinagar-Baramulla national highway, which was later defused.A senior Sashastra Seema Bal official said SSB personnel responsible for road opening party duties in Tapper Pattan area detected the explosive during a routine anti-sabotage check. The area was immediately cordoned off,…
File Pic: FC Barcelona’s Alexia Putellas (AP Photo) The story starts at Camp Nou. Long before 91,553 people would chant her name in awe and reverence in equal parts, a starry-eyed six-year-old girl walked into the stadium with her father. The journey from her home took less than an hour in the car. Her eyes…
This is a work-first type of day. And it can be a test of your patience. Mars offers you courage but Saturn requires you to demonstrate it with effort, not just intention. This can make you feel in a state of tension and perhaps agitated even if your results seem less than the effort you’re…
Viral 1983 World Cup party bill is fake, says Kirti Azad (Image: X) Former Indian cricketer and World Cup winner Kirti Azad has firmly dismissed a viral social media image that falsely claimed to show that show hotel bill from India’s iconic 1983 World Cup victory celebrations. Taking to X, the 1983 World Cup-winning star…
Prices are rising, and the economy is getting less stable. Because of this, many people are changing how they use, save, and spend their money. Your zodiac sign can also affect how you deal with money problems and rising costs, according to astrologers.It’s not a good idea to use astrology to fix economic problems, but…
Good news for travellers: France scraps transit visa for Indian passport holders France has lifted the airport transit visa requirement for Indian nationals with effect from April 10, the French Embassy in India announced on Thursday.Indian nationals holding ordinary passports are no longer required to obtain an airport transit visa when passing through the international…
News can come like a bright bird landing on your window. Singles might receive a marriage offer, and young unmarried couples may finally meet after time apart.Jupiter, your ruler, supports expansion in relationships and agreements. That’s why proposals, introductions, and reconnections feel easier today. Keep your mind open, but don’t treat it like a joke…
Minister of state for health Anupriya Patel (ANI photo) NEW DELHI: Nearly one-third of posts in the National Medical Commission (NMC), the country’s apex medical education regulator, are lying vacant, the Centre informed the Rajya Sabha on February 10, 2026.Replying to a question by Shri Vivek K. Tankha, minister of state for health Anupriya Patel…
Tata Motors has launched the updated Tata Punch EV, marking its first major facelift since its introduction. The refreshed model features design updates, revised battery options, and an expanded feature list. It is offered with two battery packs: a 30 kWh unit for lower variants and a 40 kWh LFP battery for higher trims. Fast…
