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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Kevadia, Gujarat – April 16, 2025: Towering at an awe-inspiring height of 597 feet (182 meters), India’s Statue of Unity — a tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel — has not only become the world’s tallest statue but also joined an elite club of human-made structures visible from space. Recently captured by SkySat satellites operated by…
Tinsukia, Assam – In an unusual and rather bizarre incident, a rat managed to chew through currency notes worth approximately ₹12 lakh inside an ATM machine in Assam’s Tinsukia district. The incident has left bank officials, technicians, and locals both stunned and amused. The incident came to light when technicians were sent to service the…
Brussels/New Delhi, April 13, 2025 — Mehul Choksi, one of the central figures in the ₹13,850 crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam, has been arrested in Belgium on April 12, 2025. The fugitive diamantaire, who fled India in 2018, was detained by Belgian authorities in coordination with Interpol, raising fresh hopes for justice in one…
In India, incidents involving gas cylinder explosions during cooking can lead to severe consequences, including loss of life and property. To address such tragedies, the Indian government and oil marketing companies (OMCs) have established compensation mechanisms for affected individuals. Compensation Policies OMCs like Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL), Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL), and Bharat…
April 13, 2025 Mumbai: In a world where rising energy costs and environmental consciousness are dominating global discourse, a staggering electricity bill from 2010 is making headlines once more in 2025. Mukesh Ambani’s 27-story private residence, Antilia, located in the heart of Mumbai, reportedly consumed a jaw-dropping 6,37,240 units of electricity in a single month—resulting…