Sterlite Power acquires Fatehgarh III Beawar Transmission from PFC

Sterlite Power Transmission Limited Sterlite Power on Wednesday said it has acquired Fatehgarh III Beawar Transmission, a special purpose vehicle, from PFC Consulting Limited. PFC Consulting Limited (PFCCL) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Power Finance Corporation Limited under the Ministry of Power. “Sterlite Power acquires Fatehgarh III Beawar Transmission Project in Rajasthan… Continue reading Sterlite Power acquires Fatehgarh III Beawar Transmission from PFC

Tweaks to GST Act must factor in law banning online gambling: TN to Centre

In the proposed amendment to the GST Act and Rules to tax online gaming, suitable modifications should be made by taking into account the state law banning online gambling, the Tamil Nadu government conveyed to the GST Council on Wednesday. In the 51st GST Council meeting, Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu expressed… Continue reading Tweaks to GST Act must factor in law banning online gambling: TN to Centre

Pakistan coach Butt thrilled to be in India

Two decades back, Rehan Butt used to be the reason for Indian defenders’ sleepless nights and the man known for his deft stick-work still reminisces the good old days when playing against the next door neighbours in their backyard felt like “playing a home game”. With bilateral sporting ties between India and Pakistan… Continue reading Pakistan coach Butt thrilled to be in India

Pelicans’ Larry Nance Jr. criticizes Magic over donation to pro-DeSantis group

New Orleans Pelicans forward Larry Nance Jr. needled the Orlando Magic for the organization’s apparent donation to a super PAC that supports Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ bid for president. The Orlando Magic LTD donated $50,000 to Never Back Down Inc., which describes itself as a “grassroots movement to elect Governor Ron DeSantis for President in… Continue reading Pelicans’ Larry Nance Jr. criticizes Magic over donation to pro-DeSantis group

The case for staying with ethanol 10

Premium Illustration: BINAY SINHA India’s biofuel initiatives have been successful in getting us to a 10 per cent ethanol blend with petrol (E10). At this level, petrol engines sold in India since 2008 are not harmed, although older engines need modifications or no ethanol. Also, molasses as feedstock for ethanol from sugar factories have… Continue reading The case for staying with ethanol 10

‘Untrained’ Somali runner’s horrible performance at World University Games causes outrage

Outrage has ensued following an “untrained” Somali runner’s performance during a women’s 100-meter race at the World University Games in Chengdu, China, on Monday that can only be seen to believe.  Nasra Abukar Ali, who is said to be 20 years old from Somalia, ran the 100-meter heat in 21.81 seconds. She finished dead last… Continue reading ‘Untrained’ Somali runner’s horrible performance at World University Games causes outrage

Railways withdraw statement on mental condition of accused RPF constable

The Railways on Wednesday said in a statement that no mental ailment was detected in the last periodic medical examination of the RPF constable accused in the Jaipur-Mumbai train shooting incident but withdrew it within hours. Railway Protection Force (RPF) Constable Chetan Singh (33) is accused of gunning down his senior colleague Tika… Continue reading Railways withdraw statement on mental condition of accused RPF constable