Saudi Arabia Emerges as Top Importer of Indian Basmati Rice, Valued for Its Unmatched Aroma

Saudi Arabia Emerges as Top Importer of Indian Basmati Rice, Valued for Its Unmatched Aroma

India’s basmati rice exports have witnessed a significant surge, with Saudi Arabia leading as the largest importer. In the fiscal year 2023-24, India exported approximately 1.09 million metric tons (10.98 lakh metric tons) of basmati rice to Saudi Arabia, marking a 15% increase from the previous year. This trade was valued at ₹10,391.12 crore (approximately…

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Govt Not Considering GST on UPI Transactions Above Rs 2,000: Finance Ministry Clarifies

Govt Not Considering GST on UPI Transactions Above Rs 2,000: Finance Ministry Clarifies

The Ministry of Finance on Friday categorically denied media reports suggesting that the government is planning to impose Goods and Services Tax (GST) on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions above ₹2,000. The clarification comes amid rising public concern and social media discussions around the possibility of such a tax burden on digital transactions. In a…

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India to Replace FASTag with GNSS-Based GPS Toll Collection System from May 1, 2025

India to Replace FASTag with GNSS-Based GPS Toll Collection System from May 1, 2025

In a major reform aimed at streamlining the toll collection system and enhancing efficiency on national highways, the Indian government has announced that it will phase out FASTag and implement a GNSS-based (Global Navigation Satellite System) GPS toll collection system starting May 1, 2025. This transformative move marks a shift from the current RFID-based tolling…

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Northern China Battling Worst Windstorm in a Decade, Authorities Issue Orange Gale Alert

Northern China Battling Worst Windstorm in a Decade, Authorities Issue Orange Gale Alert

Northern China is currently experiencing its most intense windstorm in over a decade, as a powerful cold vortex sweeping in from Mongolia has brought ferocious gusts reaching up to 150 kilometers per hour. The extreme weather has prompted the Chinese meteorological authorities to issue an orange-level gale alert—China’s second-highest warning level—highlighting the severity of the…

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India Joins Elite League with Successful Test of Indigenous Laser Weapon System

India Joins Elite League with Successful Test of Indigenous Laser Weapon System

In a landmark achievement, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully tested a 30-kilowatt (kW) laser-based directed energy weapon (DEW), marking India’s entry into an exclusive group of nations—comprising the United States, China, and Russia—that possess advanced laser weapon technologies. Breakthrough in Indigenous Defence Technology The laser weapon system, developed by DRDO’s Centre…

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Foxconn Eyes 300 Acres Near Yamuna Expressway for Major Manufacturing Plant in Uttar Pradesh

Foxconn Eyes 300 Acres Near Yamuna Expressway for Major Manufacturing Plant in Uttar Pradesh

Greater Noida, April 16:In a significant development for India’s electronics manufacturing sector, Taiwanese tech giant Foxconn is reportedly planning to acquire up to 300 acres of land near the Yamuna Expressway in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. According to a report published by The Economic Times on April 14, the move is aimed at establishing Foxconn’s…

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