The new fares shall be effective for tickets purchased from July 1, 2025. Indian Railways has on Monday officially notified a minor increase in railway fares, effective July 1, 2025. TOI had earlier reported that fares for passenger trains are likely to be hiked marginally.According to the Ministry of Railways, the adjustment aims to improve…
Two people were shot near the landmark Stonewall Inn, located in Greenwich Village, on Sunday after the NYC pride parade, according to the NYT news service.One victim, who was shot in the head, is in a critical condition, while the second victim, who was shot in the leg, is in a more stable condition, according…
Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) and Tax Collected at Source (TCS) are two separate provisions under the Indian tax regime, both intended to facilitate early and efficient tax collection. Though applied during transactions, they differ in usage, liable parties, and the nature of the payments they cover.For both individuals and businesses, understanding how TDS and…
This handout satellite image provided by Maxar Technologies A few days after back-to-back US and Israeli strikes, Iran’s most fortified nuclear site seems to be busy as fresh satellite images reveal extensive surface damage and ongoing reconstruction. US and Israel have claimed that Fordow nuclear site, which is embedded deep within a mountain near Qom,…
India’s industrial output growth fell to a nine-month low of 1.2% in May 2025, dragged down by weak performance in the manufacturing, mining, and electricity sectors, data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) on Monday showed.The factory output, measured by the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), had grown 6.3% in May 2024, while the…
The shooting at Idaho which left two firefighters dead on Sunday brought back focus to Travis Decker, a former soldier who has gone missing and is wanted for killing his three daughters.The gunman in Idaho ambush, however, was later found dead by the authorities.Speculation that the shooter might be Travis Decker gained traction on social…
As the Goods and Services Tax (GST) marks eight years since its rollout, PwC India has called for key reforms, including a simplified three-rate structure and the phased inclusion of petroleum products under the GST ambit, starting with Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF).The GST regime, introduced on July 1, 2017, replaced 17 local taxes and 13…
US President Donald Trump US President Donald Trump said that he is “not talking or giving anything” to Tehran after the deputy foreign minister has put a condition on any future diplomatic and nuclear talks with America. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said, “Tell phony Democrat Senator Chris Coons that I am not…
Short-haul destinations in Asia continue to attract Indian travellers despite a decline in long-distance travel since summer due to geopolitical issues. Countries such as Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and Nepal maintain their appeal, according to travel firms.“While travellers have considered delaying or postponing plans, Southeast Asia has emerged as a go-to destination…
Representative Image (AI-generated) An alarming number of people across Africa may be taking cancer drugs that don’t contain the vital ingredients needed to contain or reduce their disease.It’s a concerning finding with roots in a complex problem: how to regulate a range of therapeutics across the continent.A US and pan-African research group published the findings…
