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13 Sep

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Attacks AAP Regime in Punjab, Cites Haryana’s Economic Growth and Welfare Deliverables

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsBusinessHaryana economy, Nayab Singh Saini, Preneet Kaur, Punjab BJP

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh)— Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini launched a sharp political attack against the Bhagwant Mann-led Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab on Sunday, stating that the people of Punjab require concrete infrastructure, job creation, and industrial security rather than public relation campaigns and promotional advertisements. Addressing a public gathering at Kakrala village in Punjab's Patiala district alongside former Union Minister Maharani Preneet Kaur and Professor Malkit Singh, the Chief Minister welcomed several local community members into the Bharatiya Janata Party fold. Comparative Economic Metrics: Haryana vs. Punjab Saini presented economic figures to contrast the developmental trajectories of…

12 Sep

PM Modi Pushes BRICS to Give Global South a Greater Say in World Affairs

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, India, TrendingBRICS

NEW DELHI (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged BRICS nations to take a larger role in reshaping global governance, arguing that countries of the Global South should have a voice not only in international debates but also in decisions that determine the rules of the global order. Speaking at the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, Modi said the grouping's 20th anniversary should mark the beginning of a more ambitious phase, with members translating their consensus into practical initiatives and pressing for reforms in international institutions. Focus on the Next 20 Years Modi said India's BRICS presidency had been…

08 Sep

Punjab Women Commission Organizes ‘She Runs – 2026’ Marathon in Maur to Promote Empowerment

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsBusiness

Bathinda (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab Woman Commission is holding marathon She Runs - 2026 on Sep 9 at Maur, which is first of its kind exclusive women’s marathon in state to promote quality, health and women empowerment.The chairperson Punjab Woman Commissioner Madam Raj Lalli Gill said this while addressing the media persons. Mr Neel Garg, chairman Punjab Medium Industry Development Board was also present.She added that the marathon reiterates Punjab government’s commitment towards uplifting the status of women and giving them equal status in the society. The chairperson said that the 2.5 kms long marathon will be held at the…

29 Aug

CNG Rates Hiked by Rs 3.89/kg: Delhi, Noida, Gurugram Among Cities to See Higher Prices

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, TrendingCNG

New Delhi: CNG users across Delhi-NCR and several other parts of North India will have to pay more for the fuel from Saturday, August 29, following a Rs 3.89 per kg increase announced by Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL). The revised prices come into effect amid higher international LNG costs, which have increased the company's input expenses. IGL said the latest adjustment was necessary to partly offset the rise in the cost of procuring natural gas. With the new rates, motorists in Delhi will pay Rs 86.98 per kg, compared with the earlier price. CNG has been revised to Rs 95.59…

26 Aug

CANADA FIRES BACK: UP TO 50% TARIFFS ON U.S. PRODUCTS STARTING SEPTEMBER 8

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, Canada, Ontario, TrendingCanada

OTTAWA ( Rajeev Sharma): The Government of Canada has released the full list of U.S.-origin products that will face new Canadian tariffs beginning September 8, 2026, escalating the ongoing trade dispute between Canada and the United States. The new tariffs target a wide range of consumer goods, with some products facing duties of as much as 50%. The measures apply specifically to U.S.-origin goods, rather than simply products manufactured or sold by American companies. MAIN PRODUCTS FACING TARIFFS Clothing, including T-shirts, sweaters, pants and coats, up to 50% Televisions and monitors, up to 50% Video game consoles, 50% Furniture and…

19 Aug

Sensex, Nifty Slide as Crude Oil Surge and Middle East Uncertainty Rattle Investors

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, Trending, World NewsCrude Oil

Mumbai (Rajeev Sharma): Indian equities opened lower on Wednesday, with the Sensex and Nifty extending their recent decline as investors reacted to a sharp rise in crude oil prices and continuing uncertainty in the Middle East. The BSE Sensex fell 166.19 points to 77,070.93 in early trading, while the NSE Nifty 50 was down 59 points at 24,096.75. The weakness was broad-based, with several heavyweight stocks coming under selling pressure. Tata Steel, Larsen & Toubro, Bajaj Finance, Bharat Electronics, Power Grid and Mahindra & Mahindra were among the prominent stocks trading lower. Some counters bucked the trend. HCL Technologies, Infosys,…

04 Aug

On World Lung Cancer Day, Bhagwant Mann Govt Reaffirms Commitment to Free Cancer Care & Prevention

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsBusiness

CHANDIGARH (Gurpreet Singh): On World Lung Cancer Day, the Bhagwant Mann Government has underlined a simple but important message: no one should lose a battle against lung cancer because they cannot afford treatment. Through the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana (MMSY), the state is not only paying for life-saving care but also investing in preventing the disease before it begins. The numbers show that commitment is translating into real support. So far, 708 lung cancer patients have received completely cashless treatment under the scheme, with claims worth ₹3.43 crore. For hundreds of families, that has meant focusing on recovery instead of…

01 Aug

Commercial LPG Cylinder Becomes Cheaper as Oil Companies Slash Prices; Domestic Cylinder Rates Stay the Same

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, India, TrendingCylinder

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Commercial LPG users across India have received a significant price relief after oil marketing companies revised the rates of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders, bringing down prices in several major cities from Friday. The reduction is expected to ease the fuel burden on restaurants, hotels, food outlets and other businesses that depend on commercial cooking gas. As per sources, the price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder has been cut by ₹202 in Delhi, while consumers in Kolkata will benefit from a larger reduction of ₹209. Following the latest revision, the retail price of a commercial cylinder…

31 Jul

FBI Names Punjab Resident Gurpreet Singh as Wanted Accused in Alleged International Crime Case

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh/Rajeev Sharma): The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has added Punjab resident Gurpreet Singh to its wanted list in connection with an alleged transnational organised crime investigation, marking another case involving a person from the state in an international criminal probe. According to the FBI, Singh is accused of having links with the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria organised crime group, which the agency claims originated in Punjab and later operated in parts of the United States, including California. The agency has alleged that Singh was involved in offences related to illegal firearms transactions, drug trafficking and the distribution…

27 Jul

Number of High-Income Taxpayers Reporting ₹100 Crore or More Surges Four-Fold Over Five Years

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsBusiness, India

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Parliament was informed on Monday that up to 576 individuals reported a gross total income of ₹100 crore or more in their income tax returns for the 2025-26 assessment year. This figure reflects a four-fold increase over the past five years, up from 142 individuals recorded in AY 2021-22. The details were provided in the Lok Sabha by Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary in response to queries regarding the rising number of high-net-worth individuals in the country. In a written response, Chaudhary clarified that neither the Income-tax Act of 2025 nor the erstwhile…