The Government of India has issued a clarification regarding the Goods and Services Tax (GST) applicable to UPI (Unified Payments Interface) transactions. In response to growing concerns, the Finance Ministry has confirmed that UPI payments for transactions above Rs 2,000 will not be subject to GST. The clarification comes after widespread confusion among businesses and…
In a significant development amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a temporary unilateral ceasefire, effective from 6 p.m. local time on Saturday, April 19, until midnight on Sunday, April 20. The Kremlin described this gesture as a humanitarian initiative coinciding with Orthodox Easter celebrations. Putin instructed Russian forces to halt…
ICICI Bank has reported a consolidated net profit of ₹13,502 crore for the January–March quarter of FY25, marking a 15.7% year-on-year increase. On a standalone basis, the bank’s net profit stood at ₹12,630 crore, up 18% from the same period last year. Key Financial Highlights: The bank’s board has recommended a dividend of ₹11 per…
As Gmail users continue to rely on Google’s popular email platform for personal and professional communication, running out of storage space has become a common concern. With a standard free Gmail account offering 15GB of storage shared across Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Photos, many users are finding their inboxes clogged with old emails, attachments,…
Senior Telangana IAS officer Smita Sabharwal has raised concerns over the selective enforcement of action regarding the sharing of an AI-generated image depicting a 400-acre land parcel in Kancha Gachibowli, adjacent to the University of Hyderabad. The image, which featured earthmoving machinery alongside wildlife, was widely circulated on social media, with Sabharwal among the approximately…
Tripura Public Works Department (PWD) Secretary Kiran Gitte is set to visit several border villages in the Belonia subdivision today, following rising concerns among residents about a newly constructed embankment by Bangladesh along the Muhuri River. The embankment, located in Kalikapur of Bangladesh’s Feni district, has been built to a height of approximately 8 to…
Bollywood actress and Punjab Kings (PBKS) co-owner Preity Zinta has refuted a viral social media quote attributed to her, which allegedly took a dig at Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain Rishabh Pant. The circulating statement claimed Zinta said, “We had both Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer—options we could have taken in the team. But we…
Former India pacer and Gujarat Titans head coach Ashish Nehra has stirred excitement in cricketing circles with high praise for an Indian cricketer’s fielding prowess, going so far as to compare — and rate — him above legendary South African fielder Jonty Rhodes. In a light-hearted yet emphatic statement during a recent media interaction, Nehra…
Preity Zinta, co-owner of the IPL franchise Punjab Kings (PBKS), has categorically denied making a viral remark allegedly targeting Rishabh Pant. The quote, which circulated widely on social media, claimed Zinta justified PBKS picking Shreyas Iyer over Pant by saying, “We wanted a big performer, not a big name.” Dismissing the claim, Zinta took to…
Bangladesh’s Islamist political party Jamaat-e-Islami has announced its firm opposition to holding national elections before Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina faces trial over alleged abuses of power and significant political reforms are introduced. In a statement released on Saturday, senior Jamaat leaders accused the Awami League-led government of undermining democratic institutions, suppressing opposition voices, and manipulating…
