New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) The Federation of All India Farmer Associations (FAIFA) on Friday urged the government to roll back the notified excise rates on tobacco products and revise them to revenue-neutral rates, to disincentivise smuggling, and support domestic agriculture.
Mumbai, Jan 2 (IANS) Actress Mita Vashisht ushered in the New Year on a deeply personal and spiritual note, reflecting on faith, family and gratitude.
Chennai, Jan 2 (IANS) The makers of director K J Surendar's upcoming romantic entertainer, 'Maayabimbum - A 2005 love story', featuring actors Aakash and Janaki in the lead, will hit screens on January 23 this year, its makers announced on Friday.
Palghar, Jan 2 (IANS) The Maharashtra Police have arrested a 25-year-old man for playing the provocative song “Kashmir Banega Pakistan” at high volume near a temple in Chinchoti in Palghar, sparking outrage among residents.
Melbourne, Jan 2 (IANS) Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams received a wild card entry into the main draw at the 2026 Australian Open.
Mumbai, Jan 2 (IANS) India’s manufacturing activity continued to expand in December, albeit at a slower pace, as HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) eased to 55 in December from 56.6 in November, a report showed on Friday.
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) Renowned ‘Kathavachak’ Devkinandan Thakur on Friday criticised Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan after his Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), bought a Bangladeshi cricketer. Thakur claimed that this action has offended the feelings of Hindus nationwide, particularly in light of the alleged abuses against minorities in Bangladesh.
Mumbai, Jan 2 (IANS) Actress Cara Buono, best known for her role as Karen Wheeler in the popular series ‘Stranger Things’, is welcoming the New Year on a light-hearted note with her new “bestie” Vecna played by Jamie Campbell Bower.
Ahmedabad, Jan 2 (IANS) Adani Group CFO Jugeshinder ('Robbie') Singh said on Friday that in 2026 and looking out over the next 10 years, “we stand with folded hands in gratitude to India and its people” and “we are not just building a conglomerate; we are fulfilling a national promise”.
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) In a significant achievement during the past year, the Delhi Police traced a total of 1,303 missing people in 2025, including 434 minors and 869 adults.
