Cigarettes, carbonated drinks, and high-end cars are among items that may become more expensive if a proposal to replace the expiring compensation cess - in the Goods and Services Tax system - with cesses on health and clean energy.

Sikkim, which celebrated 50 years of its integration with India less than two months ago, has been called a "neighbouring country" by a Congress leader, sparking furore and prompting a scathing attack from the BJP and the SKM.

Domestic carrier IndiGo on Tuesday launched its long-haul international operations with its inaugural flight landing in Manchester from Mumbai.

Anil Ambani, the ex-Director of the now-defunct Reliance Communications Ltd, finds himself in yet more trouble after the State Bank of India said it will report the company's loan account as a 'fraud'.

TNPSC Group 4 Admit Card 2025: The TNPSC Group 4 paper consists of 200 questions, with a duration of three hours.

Hong Kong government said it will propose legislation to recognise some rights of same-sex couples whose marriages are registered abroad, to comply with a 2023 court judgement.

Uttar Pradesh Police on Wednesday arrested seven men who allegedly impersonated officials from the ED and the CBI to "digitally arrest" a Shahjahanpur resident and swindle more than Rs one crore through a fabricated online court proceeding,

A progressive advocacy platform, called for the deportation of First Lady Melania Trump, her parents, and son Barron Trump--arguing that Trump's own family should not be exempted from the policies he championed.

Friendly Pet Birds: Here are the eight lovely bird species beloved for their gentle temperaments, intelligence, and suitability for beginners and experienced bird owners alike.

The pups underwent 20 genetic edits across 14 genes to replicate the physical traits of their extinct ancestors.

Microsoft is laying off as many as 4%, or roughly 9,100, of its employees in the largest round of job cuts since 2023, the Seattle Times reported on Wednesday.

Below we share a list of food habits that can increase your heart disease risk. As these habits develop slowly and go unnoticed until they contribute to serious heart problems

Filing income tax returns requires attention to detail to avoid penalties and defects. Choosing the right tax regime, verifying forms like 26AS and 16, and e-verifying returns are crucial steps.

Hormonal changes, carbonated beverages, too much sugar and salt, and a diet poor in fibre are common causes of bloating.

Actor-comedian Dave Chappelle has slammed Palestinian-American music producer DJ Khaled over his silence on Israel's brutal military campaign in Gaza.

Elon Musk's X was down for thousands of users in the U.S. on Wednesday, according to outage tracking website Downdetector.com.

A man, along with his associates, who strangled and burnt his 19-year-old neighbour in outer Delhi's Narela area, has been arrested, an official said on Wednesday.

France registered its second-warmest June since records began in 1900, said the country's ministry for ecological transition on Wednesday, as Europe swelters under an early summer heatwave.

Australia has cancelled US rapper Kanye West's visa over his song glorifying Nazi leader Adolf Hitler, the government said Wednesday.

A group of smugglers from Bangladesh attacked Border Security Force personnel who were trying to stop them, resulting in the death of a smuggler in West Bengal's Nadia district on Wednesday.