Providing service to taxpayers is duty of tax officials: FM Sitharaman
BusinessScience/TechMay 31, 2025 1:02 PM

Providing service to taxpayers is duty of tax officials: FM Sitharaman

New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday highlighted that it was the duty of tax department officials to serve taxpayers and they should undertake this task with “transparency and integrity.”

Covid cases rise in India; govt says monitoring the situation

May 31, 2025 11:59 AM

New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) Amid the latest wave of Covid-19, the number of SARS-CoV2 infections in the country has risen to 2,170. As many as 511 new cases were recorded from the previous day, according to the latest update by the Health Ministry on Saturday. Meanwhile, 255 patients were discharged or migrated in the last 24 hours, indicating an improvement in recovery.

Mohit Suri calls ‘Saiyaara’ an ode to his favourite love stories

May 31, 2025 12:56 PM

Mumbai, May 31 (IANS) Director Mohit Suri, who is awaiting the release of his upcoming film ‘Saiyaara’, has called it an homage to the love stories that he has grown up loving.

May 30, 2025 10:57 PM

गिरिराज सिंह ने विपक्ष पर उठाए सवाल, पाकिस्तान का पक्ष लेने का लगाया आरोप

बेगूसराय, बिहार: केंद्रीय मंत्री गिरिराज सिंह ने कहा कि कुछ लोग देश में अब भी पाकिस्तान का समर्थन करते हैं और हर बात पर सबूत मांगते हैं। चाहे वह कांग्रेस हो या कोई और पार्टी कुछ लोग ऐसे हैं जो 'टुकड़े-टुकड़े गैंग' जैसे व्यवहार करते हैं। गिरिराज सिंह ने तंज कसते हुए कहा कि जिन्हें सबूत चाहिए वे पाकिस्तान के प्रधानमंत्री से जाकर पूछ लें वह खुद उन्हें सबूत दे देंगे। हिंदुस्तान में जो लोग पाकिस्तान की भाषा बोल रहे हैं और सबूत मांग रहे हैं उन्हें पाकिस्तान जाकर ही सबूत मांगना चाहिए।"

IPL 2025: 'Whenever you feel game is going away, get him in’, says Pandya on Bumrah’s crucial spell

May 31, 2025 12:41 AM

New Chandigarh, May 31 (IANS) Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya revealed his gameplan surrounding his star bowler, Jasprit Bumrah, who once again delivered a fine performance at the crucial moments and helped the five-time winners seal a 20-run win over Gujarat Titans in the Eliminator of the Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL).

  • IPL 2025: Rohit leads the charge as MI survive Sudharsan scare in 20-run win over GT

    May 31, 2025 12:13 AM

    New Chandigarh, May 31 (IANS) Rohit Sharma’s 81, coupled with the experience of bowlers Trent Boult (2-56) and Jasprit Bumrah (1-27) proved pivotal for Mumbai Indians claiming a spot in Qualifier 2, with a 20-run win over Gujarat Titans in Eliminator match of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 on Friday.

  • French Open: Musetti rides new-found grit into third round, Rune advances in five sets

    May 30, 2025 11:09 PM

    Paris, May 30 (IANS) Italian star Lorenzo Musetti passed his first test at the French Open this year on Friday as he rallied from a set and a break down to move past Mariano Navone into the fourth round and match his best result at the clay-court major. Musetti defeated Navone 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-2 to move into the Round of 16.

  • Liverpool sign Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen

    May 30, 2025 10:20 PM

    Liverpool, May 30 (IANS) Liverpool have completed the signing of Dutch international Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen, in what marks the club’s first marquee signing under new head coach Arne Slot. The 24-year-old right-wing-back has signed a long-term deal after successfully completing a medical at the AXA Training Centre on Friday.