According to documents reported by Reuters, Indian carmakers have expressed their support for the elimination of import taxes on a select number of vehicles as part of a potential trade deal with Britain. The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) has stated that a zero-duty arrangement would be acceptable “if the need arises” during the … Read more
During an Air India flight from Newark to Mumbai, a senior citizen traveling in the business class section experienced a panic attack, leading to a distressing incident that involved aggressive behavior towards his wife. According to an account provided by a fellow passenger to The Times of India, the individual began screaming and demanding that … Read more
A recent study utilizing data collected by NASA’s Mars InSight lander has revealed that the crust of Mars is thicker compared to Earth’s crust. The research further indicates that Mars’ primary internal heat source originates from the decay of radioactive elements such as thorium and uranium. These findings highlight the similarities between Mars and Earth, … Read more
A distressing incident occurred at a university in Greater Noida as a student allegedly shot and killed a female classmate before turning the gun on himself in a boys’ hostel room. The unfortunate event unfolded on Thursday when, after engaging in a conversation and embracing near the dining hall, the young man suddenly produced a … Read more
Gopal Vittal, CEO of Bharti Airtel, one of India’s leading telecom operators, has expressed his concern over the existing pricing structure in the country’s telecommunications sector, deeming it “broken.” Vittal emphasized the need for industry-wide revisions in tariff plans, urging for a shift towards a more balanced and sustainable pricing model. In his remarks, Vittal … Read more
In a recent announcement, Amazon India revealed that it will be implementing a hike in seller commissions for various categories, including apparel, beauty, groceries, and medicines, effective from May 31. This move by Amazon India is expected to have an impact on the prices of products available on the platform, as sellers may choose to … Read more
Pratap Khachariyawas, a minister in Rajasthan, has pledged to take appropriate action against officials responsible for the demolition of houses belonging to Pakistani Hindu refugees in Jaisalmer. He emphasized that under Rajasthan’s laws, it is impermissible to evict individuals without ensuring their rehabilitation, deeming the incident a grave matter. Khachariyawas affirmed the government’s commitment to … Read more
The Delhi government has approached the central government seeking approval for the appointment of IAS officer Praveen Kumar Gupta as the new Chief Secretary of Delhi, replacing Naresh Kumar, who is set to retire later this year. The move comes in light of the recent ruling by the Supreme Court’s Constitution Bench, which favored the … Read more
In a significant breakthrough, the police in Thane, Maharashtra, have apprehended five individuals, including a 61-year-old doctor, for their alleged involvement in a child trafficking racket. The arrests came after an attempt was made to sell a 20-day-old baby boy, and the infant’s mother was also taken into custody. Acting on a tip-off, the police … Read more
Google has stated that a negligible number of Indian developers on Google Play, specifically less than 60 out of over 200,000, could potentially be affected by the new app billing policy, which mandates a service fee of above 15%. In its efforts to enforce the policy, Google is actively communicating with developers who have yet … Read more
Ektaa Kapoor, the esteemed Joint Managing Director of Balaji Telefilms, has achieved a significant milestone by being the sole Indian personality to secure a coveted spot on The Hollywood Reporter’s prestigious ‘The 40 Most Influential Women in International Film’ list. This remarkable recognition highlights Kapoor’s exceptional accomplishments and acknowledges her as one of South Asia’s … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducted a significant event via video conferencing on Tuesday, wherein he personally distributed nearly 71,000 appointment letters to newly-inducted recruits in various government departments and organizations. The initiative aims to strengthen the public sector workforce and provide employment opportunities to aspiring individuals across the nation. Addressing the recipients, PM Modi highlighted … Read more
Actor Addhyayan Summan recently spoke about the challenges he faced as a young actor in the industry. Summan revealed that he was asked by casting directors to wake up at 2 am and attend industry parties, which left him feeling like a dog. He further explained that he felt desperate for work and had attended … Read more
In a recent interview, comedian Jamie Lever shared her experiences and challenges as a female comedian in the industry. According to Lever, women were often subjected to being “punching bags for jokes” by male comedians. She also noted that the general perception and societal mindset ten years ago were that women weren’t funny, which led … Read more
In a recent interview, actor Dilip Joshi opened up about his expectations regarding his life after starring in the 1994 film ‘Hum Aapke Hain Koun’. According to Joshi, he believed that his life would be set after the film’s success. However, despite the movie becoming a super hit, Joshi did not receive any new work … Read more