Kolkata and its suburbs experienced heavy rainfall on Tuesday, marking the city's third-highest September single-day total in over four decades. In Srinagar, debris believed to be from a missile has been found in Dal Lake, more than four months after heightened tensions between India and Pakistan. In response to sweeping tax rate cuts under GST 2.0, the government is closely monitoring whether consumers are receiving the expected benefits and has urged them to report any issues to the National Consumer Helpline.
The Indian Army has issued a tender to purchase several regiments of the Anant Shastra air defence missile system, developed by the DRDO, in a move towards indigenisation in the defence sector. Estimated at Rs 30,000 crore, the project aims to bolster air defence along the borders with Pakistan and China, where the recent conflict saw the Indian Army's Air Defence units play a crucial role. The highly mobile and agile Anant Shastra systems will be deployed along the western and northern borders, complementing existing short- and medium-range systems, and have been extensively tested under various operational scenarios. This push for indigenous systems aligns with the Army's focus on increasing indigenisation and will also include the acquisition of new radars and air defence systems to deal with drones of Turkish and Chinese origin.
California Governor Newsom called out Senator Mullin for claiming Fox News is the only source for unbiased news. Newsom, who is currently suing the conservative network, pointed out that the network deliberately edited a video of him to make him look bad. Mullin argued that Fox News is the only reliable source for news, to which Newsom replied sarcastically by inviting Mullin to share more about the impact of biased editing. Newsom’s recent legal action against Fox News highlights the ongoing battle between media outlets for control over the narrative and the importance of defending free speech in a democracy.
A gang posing as government officials made away with a large sum of cash and gold jewellery from a residence in Bengaluru's Yelahanka on Friday. The gang, driving a car with a fake number plate, questioned the family members of the homeowner about the cash stored in the house and took off with a bag of cash and gold ornaments. The police have launched a probe and suspect the involvement of people acquainted with the homeowner.
Less than a year after its initial launch at Daytona Beach International Airport, Breeze Airways has expanded its nonstop service offerings to a fifth destination. The low-cost airline now flies twice a week to Akron/Canton/Cleveland, Ohio in addition to its current routes to Hartford, Connecticut, Providence, Rhode Island, and Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina. This growth is a testament to the success and positive reception of Breeze Airways in Daytona Beach and their commitment to providing affordable and convenient travel options to customers.
On September 22, the much-awaited GST 2.0, which aims to reform the country's indirect tax system, came into effect. The new system introduces two main categories with an additional "sin tax" bracket, making tax compliance easier and reducing prices on many essential items. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has estimated that the changes will help people save Rs 2.5 lakh crore, with benefits from both GST cuts and the earlier income tax reduction. With the implementation of the GST Bachat Utsav (savings festival) coinciding with the first day of Navratri, the country can expect increased consumption and savings.
Indian cricket's latest sensation Tilak Varma has added another achievement to his growing list of accomplishments by purchasing a brand new Mahindra XEV 9e for his father. The images of this proud moment have been circling the internet, with the entire family present to celebrate the occasion. The XEV 9e offers the best in terms of technology and connectivity, with powerful battery options, high-speed charging capabilities, and impressive performance figures. This latest move by the young cricketer highlights the growing demand for Indian-made products and shows a promising future for indigenous brands like Mahindra.
The Amazon Great Indian Festival is back and Prime members can take advantage of huge discounts on flagship smartphones. Some of the popular phones on sale include the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, OnePlus 13, and the iQOO 12, all available at discounted prices. From powerful processors to high-quality cameras, this sale has something for every tech lover.
Tanzania has become a major player in the global graphite market with the commissioning of two refineries in the Tanga Region. With a daily capacity of 1,000 tonnes, these refineries are the first in the country to produce industrial-grade graphite. This move not only supports Tanzania's industrialization agenda, but also positions the country to benefit from the rising demand for graphite in clean energy technologies and other industries. Additionally, the refineries have created over 600 jobs and stimulated small-scale entrepreneurship in the local community.
The Indian government announced that they will be implementing GST 2.0 reforms on September 22nd, which will result in a major transformation in the country's indirect tax system. The new reforms will consolidate the current four slabs into two, with a lower 5% tax on essential items and a 18% tax on most goods and services. Additionally, a higher 40% sin tax will be imposed on products such as tobacco, alcohol, betting, and online gaming. Consumers can look forward to a decrease in costs on various household items, as many will shift from a 12% tax to the lower 5% slab.