Dharmendra's bond with Meena Kumari: Adoration & heartbreak
Explore the poignant, untold story of Dharmendra and Meena Kumari's deep bond. He worshipped her, tried to curb her drinking, while she loved him passionately during her darkest days.
Explore the poignant, untold story of Dharmendra and Meena Kumari's deep bond. He worshipped her, tried to curb her drinking, while she loved him passionately during her darkest days.
Madras High Court directs Tamil Nadu to examine reports and submit a formal proposal for underwater archaeological research on the mythical Kumari Kandam. The Centre awaits state's initiative.
Sugarcane farmers in Bihar's West Champaran marched to demand a higher MSP of Rs 500 per quintal, citing rising costs and price disparity with UP. Read about their key demands and planned agitation.
Sugarcane farmers in West Champaran's Bagaha protest, demanding MSP hike to Rs 500/quintal. They cite rising input costs and price disparity with UP. Read their full demands and planned agitation.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2025 on Dec 6. The event, themed 'Transforming Tomorrow', features PM Modi, CJI Surya Kant, and global leaders. Read more.
Patna police arrested two men with counterfeit CBI identity cards near the airport, uncovering a gang that cheated people for over a year. Learn how they operated.
FM Nirmala Sitharaman explains new Health & National Security Cess to replace GST compensation levy. Bill aims to stop tax evasion on pan masala, secure funds for public health and defence. Read more.
Lok Sabha approves bill imposing cess on pan masala and tobacco products. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman assures states of revenue sharing to compensate for GST loss. Key step for public health funding.
The Buniyad Centre in Bagaha, West Champaran, operates with just 3 staff against 13 sanctioned posts, crippling essential care for elderly, disabled & widows. Read about the severe impact and local demands for action.
After a lukewarm Bollywood career spanning 17 years, actor Adhyayan Suman launches luxury fashion label Duchess Kumari, with gowns priced up to Rs 3.5 lakh. Read his entrepreneurial journey.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met Russian First Deputy PM Denis Manturov, discussing investment, banking, and BRICS. A customs deal for faster clearance was also signed ahead of the India-Russia summit.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman clarifies the new Health and National Security Cess will only tax demerit goods like pan masala. Revenue to fund health schemes and security. Opposition raises concerns over MSME impact.
Punjab & Haryana High Court rejects anticipatory bail plea of Ranjit Singh, accused of aiding main suspect's escape after social media influencer Kanchan Kumari's murder. Details inside.
Annu Kumari, star of India's blind women's cricket team, returns to her Buxar village a World Cup champion. She hopes a govt job will lift her family from hardship. Read her inspiring journey.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held talks with Russia's First Deputy Prime Minister. Russia pledged strong support for India's upcoming BRICS chairship. Details inside.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman firmly responded to TMC MP Saugata Roy's objection to her Hindi speech during a debate on the Health Security Cess Bill in Lok Sabha. Read the full details of the parliamentary exchange.
The Indian Parliament has approved a bill to impose excise duty on tobacco. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed the Rajya Sabha, detailing the legislation's aspects and responding to queries. Read the full story.
Annu Kumari, star of India's Blind Women's T20 World Cup win, returns to her Bihar village. She hopes for a government job to support her struggling family. Read her inspiring journey.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced a bill for a new cess on pan masala production. The revenue will fund health and security initiatives and be shared with states. Read the details.
Bagaha SP Nirmala Kumari visited a tribal girls' school in West Champaran, educating students on cyberfraud, traffic rules, and emergency services 112 & 1930 to enhance safety awareness.
Congress MPs push for a discussion on North India's air pollution crisis, declaring it a national health emergency. Meanwhile, FM Sitharaman tables the Health Security & National Security Cess Bill, 2025. Follow live updates.
Lok Sabha approves Central Excise Bill to tax tobacco. Finance Minister says revenue will go to divisible pool, with 41% for states. Opposition criticizes move as filling fiscal gap.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman clarified in Lok Sabha that the tobacco levy is an excise duty, not a new cess. The move aims to keep cigarettes unaffordable and revenue will be shared with states.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced India will update its GDP calculation base year to 2022-23. New data series, reflecting modern consumption, will be released on Feb 27. Read the full story.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman clarifies IMF's 'C' rating stems from an old 2011-12 base year, not growth data. India to adopt new 2022-23 base from 2026. Read details.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman calls for international tax transparency to tackle digital economy & crypto assets. Highlights India's improved tax compliance. Read more.
Rajya Sabha returned the Manipur GST bill to Lok Sabha, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighting its benefits. The opposition staged a walkout during the discussion.
Indian cricket captain Harmanpreet Kaur will be immortalized with a life-sized wax figure at Jaipur Wax Museum. The process began with a measurement session at the historic fort. Read more about this honour.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlights need for global coordination on tax transparency, digital economy, and beneficial ownership to ensure fair economic governance and development.
Fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya has publicly questioned Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's claim of Rs 1,692 crore recovery from him. He demands proof and transparency in the government's statements.