J&K admin defends ban on books in HC, says ‘secessionist’ in nature | India News

SRINAGAR: The J&K administration has defended its order to ban 25 Kashmir-related books in a reply filed in high court Wednesday on a set of petitions challenging the order.Senior additional advocate general (AAG) Mohsin Qadri told TOI, “We have defended the decision to ban the books on grounds of state security and public order. They … Read more

Avocado Growing Tips: Stop buying avocados! Here’s how to grow them easily in your balcony garden and save big money

There’s no denying that avocado is a superfood which comes at an equally super price. Rich in nutrients, one avocado in the market costs over ₹150–₹200 in India. It’s a hefty price tag for sure. And that’s exactly why you should grow your own avocado at home. Because a number of people are doing the … Read more

L&T arm bags water mgmt project in Assam | Guwahati News

Kolkata: Construction major Larsen & Toubro on Wednesday said the company’s water & effluent treatment (WET) business vertical has bagged a significant water management project from Guwahati Metropolitan Drinking Water & Sewerage Board in Assam.The company didn’t provide the exact value of the contract, but according to its own classification, a significant order is one … Read more

Stock market today (March 25, 2025): Which are the top gainers and losers in Nifty50 and BSE Sensex today? Check list

Investor wealth surged by Rs 15.80 lakh crore over two trading sessions as equities rebounded sharply amid a decline in crude oil prices and growing hopes of de-escalation in the West Asia conflict.Stock markets have been gaining for the past two days, with the BSE Sensex rising 2,577.06 points or 3.54 per cent. On Wednesday, … Read more

IPL 2026: Gujarat Titans pick left-arm pacer to replace injured Prithviraj Yarra | Cricket News

Gujarat Titans’ Kulwant Khejroliya (PTI Photo/Arun Sharma) NEW DELHI: Gujarat Titans have made a key change ahead of IPL 2026, bringing in left-arm pacer Kulwant Khejroliya as a replacement for the injured Prithviraj Yarra. As the new season approaches, the team is focusing on stability and building on its strong past performances.On Tuesday, captain Shubman … Read more

Caught in the act: Bihar man arrested for giving SIM cards to cybercriminals; Victim lost Rs 10 lakh in fraud scheme | Ranchi News

Ranchi: A person was arrested from the Kamtaul police station limits of Darbhanga district in Bihar on charges of illegally providing sim card to cybercriminals, who cheated an elderly person of Ramgarh district in Jharkhand of around Rs 10 lakh, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) said on Wednesday.The arrested accused was identified as Suraj Kumar … Read more

Big setback for Nirav Modi as UK high court rejects reopening extradition plea | India News

Nirav Modi’s petition to reopen proceedings against his extradition to India was rejected on Wednesday by the High Court of Justice, King’s Bench Division, in London, which ruled that the application did not meet the threshold of “exceptional circumstances” required to revisit the case. The court held that the grounds presented, including reliance on the … Read more

CCPA warns hotels, restaurants of action for levying ‘LPG, Gas surcharges’

NEW DELHI: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) on Wednesday warned hotels and restaurants of action in case it found them levying additional charges under heads such as “LPG charges,” “gas surcharge,” and “fuel cost recovery” in food bills.The authority issued an advisory invoking provisions of Consumer Protection Act observing that such charges are being … Read more