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,...
New Delhi: Bangladesh is grappling with one of its most severe financial crises in recent history, with the banking sector hit hard by massive loan defaults, non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) teetering on the edge of collapse, and shares of many listed companies trading below face value, according to a report by the Dhaka Tribune. The...
Tirupati: India’s Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is reportedly set to deploy advanced satellite recognition technology to enhance security during the annual Brahmotsavam celebrations at Tirupati Tirumala Devasthanam (TTD). The sacred nine-day festival, dedicated to Lord Venkateshwara (Balaji), attracts millions of devotees from across the country and abroad. Last year, around 1.5 million devotees were reported...
New Delhi: A recent study by the State Bank of India (SBI) has recommended that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) consider a 25 basis points (bps) reduction in the key benchmark lending rate in its forthcoming monetary policy. The recommendation comes amid expectations of continued benign retail inflation into the next financial year. Since...
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced the launch of a nationwide “GST Utsav” starting from the first day of Navratri, describing it as a festival of savings for the people of India. Addressing the nation, PM Modi highlighted that from September 22, citizens will be able to purchase their favorite items at...