NEW DELHI: Govt on Saturday cut the special additional excise duty (SAED) on exports of diesel, petrol and aviation turbine fuel (ATF), effective June 1.The SAED on petrol exports has been reduced to Rs 1.5 per litre from Rs 3, on diesel to Rs 13.5 per litre from Rs 16.5, and on ATF to Rs…
Nick Jonas, equally comfortable on a concert stage and a film set, revealed that his preparation for each looks quite different. The 33-year-old musician and actor opened up about his pre-performance rituals alongside his ‘Power Ballad’ co-star Paul Rudd, sharing the one key distinction between getting ready for a show versus filming a scene.Speaking to…
NEW DELHI: The price of the Indian oil basket fell below $100 a barrel on Friday for the first time since March 6, as global crude prices cooled by 11% over the past week amid reports that the US and Iran may have reached a deal and that Strait of Hormuz could soon reopen for…
Arjun Sarja’s martial arts action entertainer ‘Blast’ witnessed a major rise at the box office during its opening weekend. The film showed strong growth on its third day. Directed by debutant Subash K. Raj, Blast features Arjun Sarja, Abhirami, and Preity Mukhundhan in key roles. Day 3 of ‘Blast’ delivers strong growth ‘Blast’ recorded a…
Mohanlal’s film witnessed a healthy jump at the box office during its second weekend. The mystery drama continued its theatrical run with positive momentum and recorded growth on Saturday. The film has now crossed another major milestone globally. Weekend boost helps collections rise Mohanlal and Jeethu Joseph’s ‘Drishyam 3’ continued its steady run after witnessing…
. NEW DELHI: Gold demand in India has slipped by nearly 70 per cent after the government doubled import duty on the precious metal earlier this month.The higher fuel and food prices linked to the ongoing Iran conflict had further dragged down the consumer sentiment.Industry estimates showed gold demand fell to around 7.5 tonnes in…
Veteran actress Anita Kanwal has spoken candidly about the struggles her daughter, actress Pooja Kanwal, faced while trying to establish herself in the entertainment industry. Reflecting on the difficult phase, Anita revealed that she put her own flourishing career on hold, accompanied her daughter on shoots across the country and abroad, and shielded her from…
The exemption will be available from June 1 to Oct 31 NEW DELHI: Govt on Saturday announced a five-month duty exemption for all cotton imports into the country, aiming to cool down prices and ensure that the domestic garment and textiles industry remains in a robust state.The exemption will be available from June 1 to…
Actor and content creator Gaurav Gera has received widespread appreciation for his performance in Aditya Dhar‘s Dhurandhar starring Ranveer Singh in the lead, but the actor says the film’s success has not changed his outlook towards fame, ambition, or the way he approaches his career.In a recent conversation with Jist, Gera reflected on the overwhelming…
The US department of homeland security (DHS) has clarified that people applying for green cards do not need to leave the United States while their applications are being processed. This comes after an earlier announcement created confusion among immigrants, employers, and immigration lawyers about the process.Last week, a USCIS news release was seen as suggesting…