India’s Rs 3,500 crore isabgol export industry faces severe turbulence as processors threaten to halt seed procurement from October 6. Unresolved GST issues, particularly ambiguous rules on seed taxation, cause prolonged fund blockage and working capital stress. This crisis, compounded by US tariffs, jeopardises India’s global competitiveness as the world’s largest psyllium husk supplier, prompting…
A flood situation threatens Ghatal subdivision. Shilabati, Rupnarayan, and Old Kansai rivers are rising. Water levels may soon cross danger marks. Sub-divisional officer Suman Biswas issues warnings. Residents move to shelters. Administration prepares food, flood shelters, and medical teams. A ban on entering water is in effect.
Shubman Gill has been named India’s ODI captain, replacing Rohit Sharma, as part of a strategic move to consolidate leadership across formats. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar cited long-term planning for the 2027 World Cup and the impracticality of having three different captains. Gill, already Test captain, also serve as T20I vice-captain under Suryakumar Yadav.
JNU issued an advisory after a scuffle between two student groups on campus Thursday, urging vigilance and peace among hostel residents. The university warned of strict action against violence and reminded students to seek prior permission for events. This clash involved ABVP and Left-affiliated groups during Ravan Dahan and Durga idol immersion, with both sides…
Switzerland announced a diplomatic protest against Israel after its security forces restricted Swiss diplomats’ access to detained nationals from a Gaza aid flotilla. The flotilla, carrying activists including Greta Thunberg, was intercepted by Israel, which called the mission a “stunt” in an active combat zone. Global protests followed the incident.
India’s new e-Arrival Card is now mandatory for all non-Indian nationals entering the country, including UAE travellers. Effective October 1, the digital form must be submitted 72 to 24 hours before departure. Emirates had issued an advance notice on September 30. The move streamlines immigration, eliminates paper forms, and speeds up arrivals, starting with Delhi…
Manchurian, a beloved Indian-Chinese dish, surprisingly originated at Mumbai’s Cricket Club of India in the mid-1970s. Chef Nelson Wang improvised it, blending Indian comfort with Chinese techniques, using familiar spices and soy sauce. This fiery, tangy creation quickly spread from exclusive dining rooms to street carts, becoming a national obsession.
Bigg Boss Malayalam’s celebrated duo, Aryan Kathuria and Gizele Thakral, are experiencing a significant rift. Family Week interventions, including Gizele’s mother ignoring Aryan and advice for him to play solo, fractured their close bond. Tensions escalated into verbal spats and physical distance. Host Mohanlal further highlighted housemates’ accusations of them faking their connection, leaving their…
A viral video captured an auto-rickshaw driver’s miraculous escape as a massive LIC hoarding collapsed, crushing his vehicle moments after he jumped out. Reportedly due to heavy rains, the driver reacted swiftly after a bystander’s timely warning. Another vehicle was also damaged under the fallen structure, highlighting the incident’s severity.
A nine-year-old boy, ShubhroDeep Samanta, drowned in Uluberia while attempting to retrieve jewellery from an immersed Durga idol on Friday night. He, along with others, entered the pond for his family’s livelihood, as they sold such items. Tragically, his father also died similarly, highlighting the family’s desperate circumstances.
