18% GST on Life and Health Insurance is Excessive and Needs Reduction
“Policy period: one year, Gross Total Premium: Rs 52,076, GST 18%: Rs 9,374,” read an X user’s health insurance receipt. “Health insurance is a necessity, why make it a luxury,”…
Jaishankar Begins Day in Islamabad Before SCO Summit
16 October, 2024 : External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasised the need for territorial integrity and cooperation based on mutual respect, in his remarks at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)…
Sikh Canadian MP calls for sanctions on Indian diplomats, faces media ridicule
A Sikh Canadian MP has called for sanctions against Indian diplomats in response to tensions between Canada and India, likely related to diplomatic disputes over alleged foreign interference and Sikh…
Canada’s Dispute with India Escalates: US, New Zealand Weigh In
Canada's diplomatic row with India over the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canadian-Sikh leader, has led to a tense exchange, including expulsions of diplomats. The U.S. and New Zealand…
The World Bank has revised India’s growth forecast for FY25, increasing it to 7% from the previous estimate of 6.6%.
11 october 2024 : The World Bank has upgraded India’s economic growth forecast for FY2024-25 from 6.6% to 7%, attributing the increase to higher-than-expected agricultural output and policies aimed at…
This Day: October 10, 1979 – Jayaprakash Narayan Receives FAO Medal
New Delhi: The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) had decided to present Mr Jayaprakash Narayan the Agricola medal in recognition of his monumental contribution towards the promotion of the Antyodaya…
Asaduddin Owaisi Criticizes Congress for EVM Blame Game Following Haryana Election Results
Asaduddin Owaisi has criticized the Congress party for engaging in a blame game over Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) following the results of the recent Haryana elections. He accused Congress of…
Leopard Attacks Maharashtra Woman, Drags Body for 100 Feet After Mistaking Her for Prey
A 40-year-old woman was killed in a leopard attack in a village in Maharashtra’s Pune, officials from the state forest department reported on Wednesday. This incident marks the seventh death…
Melania Shares Funny Insight into Trump’s Sleepwear and Bedtime Routine
Melania Trump, who has been married to Donald Trump for 19 years, opened about the former President’s bedtime schedule. She made an appearance on Fox News’ The Five on Tuesday…
Over a Dozen U.S. States Sue TikTok, Alleging It Harms Kids’ Mental Health with Addictive Design
A coalition of more than a dozen U.S. states has filed a lawsuit against TikTok, accusing the platform of endangering children's mental health through its addictive design. The state's claim…