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Officials report that 1,655 villages have been impacted, with over 1.48 lakh hectares of standing crops destroyed. Many farmers have lost livestock

Punjab is facing one of its worst floods in decades, with over 1,400 villages across 23 districts submerged due to heavy monsoon rains and overflowing rivers. In this hour of crisis, Bollywood actor Randeep Hooda stepped up in a remarkable show of solidarity.

Experts say the move could benefit consumers and industries alike, particularly in sectors previously taxed at the 12% and 28% brackets, while maintaining higher taxation for luxury and sin goods under the 40% slab.

Speaking candidly during the UP T20 League, the 35-year-old hinted that selection is no longer in his control, a remark many believe is aimed at the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee.

SS Rajamouli is busy with his most ambitious project yet- SSMB29, starring Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra, and Prithviraj Sukumaran. The film recently wrapped a high-octane schedule in Kenya, stirring up international buzz. Meanwhile, Kenyan news outlets suggest the film is planned a two-part project and the budget is also revealed for the project.

The council is reviewing a plan to cut the existing four-rate structure (5%, 12%, 18%, and 28%) to a two-tier system of 5% and 18%, with a special 40% slab reserved for luxury goods such as high-end cars, tobacco, and yachts.

The Ministry of Railways has recently started implementing the fingerprint-recognition attendance system in a phased manner at TTE lobbies across the railway network, aiming to modernise operations and improve accountability.

The UPSC Civil Services Examination is often described as one of the toughest exams in the country. Many aspirants dedicate years solely to preparation, often relocating to coaching hubs. Yet, there are stories of ordinary individuals who manage to crack the exam. One such remarkable story is that of Shweta Bharti, who defied conventional norms of UPSC preparation.

Co-location refers to physically integrating AWCs within school campuses or mapping them to nearby schools where space constraints exist.

Indian train compartments are a familiar sight to many- especially the gentle hum of ceiling fans struggling to fight off the relentless summer heat. When the train’s fans proved inadequate, most passengers make do with them. But for one traveller, the urge to improvise took over.

Laser warfare was regarded as the new military domain. India last month successfully test-fired an integrated air defence weapon system (IADWS), especially the high-power laser-based Directed-Energy Weapons (DEW) system.

With Ranveer Singh confirmed as the new Don, a fresh wave of speculation has taken over Bollywood- will Don 3 actually unite all three generations of Dons on the big screen? Latest media buzz suggests Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan may share the screen with Ranveer.

The MHA announced on Wednesday that the cut-off date for entry under the CAA has been pushed from December 31, 2014, to December 31, 2024.

The former left-arm pacer, who once swung matches as easily as he swung the new ball, has taken yet another cheeky jab at Captain Cool, this time, adding an unexpected “hookah twist” to the story. 

In 2023, Shah Rukh Khan made a blockbuster comeback with Pathaan, smashing records across the globe. The film released in over 100 countries and more than 2,500 screens overseas. Now, SS Rajamouli is preparing to raise the bar even higher with his highly anticipated project SSMB29.