In a high-profile legal development, Bengaluru police have registered a case of abetment to suicide against Ola Electric founder and CEO Bhavish Aggarwal and senior executive Subrath Kumar Das following the death of 38-year-old engineer K Aravind. The deceased, who worked with the company since 2022, allegedly left behind a detailed 28-page note accusing senior...
In an unprecedented display of collective purchasing power, members of the Jain community, under the banner of the Jain International Trade Organisation (JITO), have purchased 186 luxury cars in a single coordinated move, collectively saving nearly ₹21 crore through bulk negotiations with leading automobile manufacturers. The large-scale purchase, valued at approximately ₹149 crore, involved premium...
Apple Inc. is reportedly in talks with Indian government officials, pushing for changes to tax provisions seen as barriers to scaling its manufacturing and operations in India. The core issue revolves around how India’s existing income tax laws treat Apple’s ownership of high-end iPhone manufacturing machinery. The Tax Challenge Under India’s Income Tax Act of...
Once again, Mukesh Ambani has held on to his position as India’s richest person—despite witnessing a dramatic decline in his net worth. According to the latest Forbes “India’s 100 Richest” list, Ambani’s fortune fell by approximately 12 percent in the past year, a drop of about USD 14.5 billion, bringing his net worth to around...
Tragedy has struck a long-haul flight after a strict vegetarian passenger was reportedly forced to “eat around” meat when the crew said his requested vegetarian meal was unavailable—and soon after, he choked and died. The family of the elderly passenger has filed a wrongful death lawsuit alleging negligence by Qatar Airways in handling the situation...
A bar bill from Jodhpur, Rajasthan, has ignited widespread debate after a customer was charged a 20% “cow cess” on liquor, inflating his bill significantly. The additional levy, listed explicitly as “cow cess” on the invoice, follows taxes like GST and VAT, and has drawn sharp reactions from netizens and officials alike. The Incident and...
At just 31 years old, Chennai-born AI entrepreneur Aravind Srinivas has shot to the top of India’s wealth charts as the youngest billionaire, according to the 2025 edition of the M3M Hurun India Rich List. With a reported net worth of ₹21,190 crore, his rise underscores a shift in India’s wealth dynamics—from traditional sectors toward...
In a startling and thought-provoking exchange, OpenAI’s ChatGPT was prompted with a hypothetical scenario: if the world were on the brink of total destruction and only one country’s population could be preserved to rebuild humanity, which nation would it choose? After initial reluctance, the AI ultimately responded: “India.” The answer came after repeated questioning and...
In a major step towards digital convenience, the Government of India has introduced a new feature allowing citizens to download their Aadhaar cards directly via WhatsApp. This facility is available through the MyGov Helpdesk chatbot, enabling users to access their essential identity documents without navigating multiple apps or websites. Previously, Aadhaar downloads were restricted to...
The initial public offering (IPO) of Jaro Institute of Technology Management and Research Ltd, widely known as Jaro Education, received an 87% subscription on the first day of its share sale on Tuesday. According to data available on the NSE, the IPO received bids for 32,41,168 shares against 37,23,404 shares on offer. Among investor categories,...