NEW DELHI: A district consumer commission in Chandigarh has ordered a visa consultant and his former employee to refund Rs 12.35 lakh, with interest, to a 21-year-old woman. The commission found that fake admission documents were used to make her believe she had got a seat in a Canadian college. It held them guilty of…
Maharashtra’s Uniform Civil Code: Committee to draft legislation in two weeks NEW DELHI: Maharashtra government on Friday announced that it will set up a committee within two weeks to draft the legislation for the Uniform Civil Code. “The committee to draft the legislation for the Uniform Civil Code is in process and will be set…
Image: Japan National Tourism Organisation Few places in the world are as instantly recognisable as the seemingly endless tunnel of brilliant red gates winding through a forested hillside in Kyoto, Japan. To first-time visitors, it can appear as though an ordinary street has been transformed into a glowing crimson passageway stretching into the distance. In…
When will state-run oil marketing companies like Indian Oil Corporation, Hindustan Petroleum, and Bharat Petroleum cut rates? (AI image) Global crude oil prices have crashed to a four month low and are now hovering around the pre-war levels. From around $120 per barrel to near $70 per barrel – the crash has been driven by…
Hardik Pandya, right, celebrates with teammate Ishan Kishan the wicket of Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan, center, during the T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026. (AP Photo) Pakistan men’s team head coach Mike Hesson has questioned the way his side is judged mainly on its results against…
During the mid-20th century, large areas of Israel were transformed by one of the country’s most ambitious reforestation programmes. Millions of pine trees were planted to stabilise soils, combat erosion and create forests on previously open landscapes. At first, the initiative appeared to be an environmental success, with barren hillsides becoming green woodlands. However, decades…
The Centre has entrusted senior IAS officer Lokhande Prashant Sitaram with the additional charge of CBSE Chairperson while he continues to serve in the Ministry of Home Affairs. Here’s a closer look at his educational background, administrative career, and the leadership transition at India’s largest school education board. The Central Government has appointed senior IAS…
Malayalam actor Dulquer Salmaan was questioned by Customs officials as part of an ongoing investigation into an alleged luxury vehicle smuggling case. According to the latest reports, the actor and filmmaker has not yet requested the provisional release of the remaining vehicles.Earlier, Dulquer Salmaan appeared before the officials on July 1 and was questioned for…
Bonds are often described as the quieter side of investing. Unlike equities, which are closely tracked for daily market moves, bonds are built around predictable cash flows, fixed maturities, and defined returns. Yet for many retail investors, the bond market can still feel complex, filled with unfamiliar terms such as yields, duration, credit ratings, and…
Gold and silver prices witnessed a sharp rally on Friday (July 3), supported by strong global cues, fresh buying by traders, and growing expectations that interest rate hikes in the US may slow down in the coming months. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures for August delivery jumped by ₹1,952, or 1.34%, to…
