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KASARAGOD: Fresh parole to a convict in Kerala’s Periya double-murder case reignited political outrage, with Congress-headed opposition boycotting the assembly on Monday after the speaker blocked an urgent debate over repeated releases of prisoners.The case involves the 2019 political killing of Youth Congress workers Kripesh and Sarath Lal in Periya, a village in Kasaragod district…

Precious metals prices bounced back sharply on Tuesday, with gold and silver gaining over 2 percent after suffering steep losses in the previous session. The earlier decline was driven by the nomination of Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the US Federal Reserve and a hike in margin requirements by CME Group. Spot gold…

“Not for tourism”: VHP International President backs ban on non-hindus’ entry into temples LUCKNOW: VHP demanded Monday a ban on entry of non-Hindus at major temples in UP, including Ram Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya, Kashi Vishwanath Dham in Varanasi and Krishna Janmabhoomi in Mathura, widening a simmering national debate over religious sanctity and public access.VHP national…

In a relief to small taxpayers, the finance minister has proposed to give them an option to file applications for obtaining lower or nil TDS certificates electronically. A taxpayer typically applies for a lower or nil TDS certificate when their actual tax liability for the year is lower than the standard TDS rate (or nil)…

CHANDIGARH: Citing the “emergence of new facts”, Punjab and Haryana HC has resumed hearing in the Ram Chander Chhatrapati murder case, more than four months after reserving its verdict on the appeal filed by Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim and others.“The appeals have been finally heard on Sept 25, 2025. However, while dictating…

US Senator Lindsay Graham has linked the US trade deal to India lowering crude oil imports from Russia, and hailed Trump’s pressure tactics. (AI image) India-US trade deal: Lindsey Graham, the US Senator, who was propagating a bill that would impose 500% tariffs on countries buying Russian crude oil has said that India has ‘earned’…

AJMER: Rajasthan police’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Monday served a “leave India” notice on two British tourists after they were found to have posted stickers advocating for Palestine and opposing Israel in public areas in Pushkar. The stickers displayed messages such as “Free Palestine, Boycott Israel”.On Jan 21 local authorities reported the presence of the…

NEW DELHI: Passenger vehicle makers began 2026 on a strong note, with Jan sales data pointing to a broad-based momentum across the industry, aided by steady demand in smaller towns and cities, and sustained consumer sentiment after GST cuts.Market leader Maruti Suzuki posted passenger vehicle sales of 2.2 lakh units in Jan 2026, up from…

PUNE: Pune Police’s economic offences wing (EOW) has filed an 1,886-page chargesheet relating to the 40-acre Mundhwa land deal, saying arrested power of attorney (PoA)-holder Sheetal Kisanchand Tejwani (44) executed the sale deed with Amadea Enterprises LLP despite knowing the plot was owned by state govt. Late Maharashtra deputy CM Ajit Pawar’s son Parth is…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with US President Donald Trump (File photo) NEW DELHI/ WASHINGTON: After months of bruising trade tensions, India and the US on Monday announced a bilateral trade deal that will see Washington slash additional tariffs on Indian imports to 18%, from the current 50%, making it more competitive for textiles, leather and…