Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced the launch of water taxi services that will link various parts of Mumbai to the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport, slashing travel time to just 17 minutes. Speaking at a rally in Thane, Gadkari highlighted how the initiative aims to reduce traffic
Tax relief announced for India’s middle class by the government has been overshadowed by the persistent challenge of rising inflation. Despite a hike in the tax exemption limit, middle-income families are finding it difficult to offset the increased cost of living, particularly in key areas like food, healthcare, and education. Exemption Limit Hiked, But Inflation […]
IRDAI Chairman Debasish Panda has suggested the removal of Goods and Services Tax (GST) on health and life insurance premiums, highlighting the need for input tax credit mechanisms to ensure that policyholders benefit. Speaking at the Global Insurance Summit in Mumbai, Panda emphasized that the removal of GST should align with input tax credits to […]
Elon Musk’s SpaceX successfully launched the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) GSAT-N2 communication satellite into orbit from the Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Tuesday. This marks the beginning of a significant commercial partnership between ISRO and SpaceX. The GSAT-N2 was launched aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket, known for its efficiency in
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that Israel will maintain its operations against Hezbollah, even after the recently negotiated truce deal in Lebanon. Speaking during a security briefing, Netanyahu emphasized that Israel’s commitment to ensuring national security would not waver in the face of ongoing regional threats. Lebanon Truce Not a Deterrent
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, spotlighted the severe challenges faced by the Global South amid ongoing global conflicts. He emphasized how crises in food, fuel, and fertilizers are disproportionately affecting developing nations, further straining their economic and social systems. Call for Collective Global Action “Developing
India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully tested its long-range hypersonic missile, achieving an impressive speed of Mach 6. This groundbreaking trial marks a significant milestone in India’s defense capabilities and technological advancements in missile systems. The test was conducted at a classified location, where the missile
India’s petroleum imports climbed 7.7% year-on-year in the first seven months of FY25, reaching 147.24 million tonnes, according to recent government data. The increase comes as the country grapples with a decline in domestic crude oil production, which has dropped by 0.9% compared to the previous year. Rising Energy Demands and Declining Output From April […]
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has ordered the deployment of additional Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) companies in Manipur as violence continues to escalate in the region. The directive comes amid renewed tensions and incidents of arson, underscoring the government’s priority to restore law and order. Heightened Security Measures The Home Ministry’s decision follows
State Bank of India (SBI), the country’s largest public sector lender, is set to open 500 new branches by the end of the financial year 2025, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced during a recent address. The expansion will bolster SBI’s already extensive network, which currently stands at approximately 22,500 branches across India. Strengthening Financial