The popcorn price hike has sparked an outraged leaving consumers fuming over high rates on edible food. The government recently revised GST rates on packaged popcorn. The tax rate increased from 5% to 18%, effective immediately. This steep hike has sparked a wave of backlash online. Consumers and industry experts have criticized the move as…
7/11 Mumbai Terror Attacks: Nearly two decades after the deadly 7/11 Mumbai train bombings that claimed 187 lives and injured 817 in 2006, three key suspects remain at large. While 12 of the 13 accused were convicted in 2015, Mohammed Raheel Ataur Rehman Shaikh, Rizwan Mohammed Daware, and Sohail Usman Gani Shaikh, all with alleged…
State of Forest Report : The latest State of Forest Report (SOFR) 2023 reveals that the Western Ghats have lost 58.22 sq km of forest cover over the past decade. The report, released on December 21 by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), highlights significant changes in the region’s forest density. Hadapsar…
The SNAP 2024 Answer Key for admission to top management programs will soon be released. The SNAP answer key enables aspirants to evaluate their performance and estimate their scores before the results are declared. Candidates are advised to visit and keep an eye on the official website snaptest.org. They can download the answer key using…
In a tragic incident, a multi-storey building collapse in Mohali, Punjab, leaving one person dead and several trapped under the debris. The incident occurred on Thursday evening in the Kharar area, causing panic among residents and raising concerns about construction safety standards. The Indian Army and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) swiftly launched a joint…
After 43 years, PM Modi is the first Indian leader visiting Kuwait, following Indira Gandhi in 1981. Prime Minister Narendra Modi commences his two-day visit to Kuwait, today. This visit aims to enhance bilateral ties and explore economic cooperation. Modi will meet Kuwait’s leadership to discuss key partnerships. The visit to Kuwait holds significant importance…
An official investigation has revealed human error blamed for General Bipin Rawat’s Helicopter Crash. The crash killed India’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Bipin Rawat, his wife, and 12 military personnel. It occurred on December 8, 2021, near Coonoor, Tamil Nadu. The Mi-17V5 helicopter crashed into a forested area. The tri-service inquiry found the…
New Delhi : In the Atul Subhash suicide case, Bengaluru police have arrested his estranged wife Nikita Singhania, along with her mother Nisha and brother Anurag, for allegedly abetting his suicide. Nikita was arrested in Gurugram, while her mother and brother were in Prayagraj. Atul, an AI engineer, had accused Nikita and her family of…
New Delhi : Bomb Threat Email to Delhi Schools : A day after over 30 schools in the national capital, Delhi, received bomb threats, several Delhi schools received similar threatening emails on Saturday. Delhi Police gave this information. Delhi Police said, “Today again, Delhi schools including DPS RK Puram, Ryan International School, Vasant Kunj received…
New Delhi : The Union Cabinet has approved a bill regarding ‘One Nation One Election’. The Modi government may present this bill in the ongoing winter session of Parliament. The government might refer this important electoral reform to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) to gather suggestions from all political parties. A report by a committee…
