The 55th GST Council meeting will be held today in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. There is a possibility of a reduction in taxes on medical and life insurance. Reports suggest that changes in GST rates for about 148 items may be discussed. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has already arrived in Jaisalmer to attend the meeting.
The central govt has brought good news for coconut farmers. A key decision has been made to increase the minimum support price of desiccated coconut used in milling by ₹420 per quintal and the price of round desiccated coconut by ₹100 per quintal. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that these prices will be implemented starting […]
Mahfooz Alam, the adviser to the Bangladesh caretaker government, made a controversial post on social media on December 16, stating that Bangladesh needs to expand its territory. Indian officer Randhir Jaiswal reacted strongly, urging people to think carefully before posting such messages. Later, Mahfooz Alam deleted the post.
The International Day of Meditation, observed on December 21, promotes the practice of meditation for mental well-being and global peace. It emphasizes the benefits of mindfulness, stress reduction, and emotional balance. The day encourages individuals worldwide to adopt meditation practices to improve their health and foster unity.
The low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal is intensifying. The India Meteorological Department has indicated that it will develop into a severe depression within the next 24 hours. As a result, heavy rainfall is expected in several parts of Andhra Pradesh. It has also warned that gusty winds will reach speeds of up to […]
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju accused Congress MP Rahul Gandhi of stalling Parliament, following a clash between Opposition and NDA MPs outside the Parliament House. Rijiju, who is also the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, held Gandhi responsible for the chaotic events. The BJP has filed an FIR against Gandhi for allegedly assaulting two BJP MPs during […]
Search operation by naval boats to locate a seven-year-old boy, missing after a Navy craft collided with a ferry off Mumbai’s coast, continued on Friday, according to an official. Following the recovery of a 43-year-old man’s body on Thursday, the death toll from the December 18 tragedy rose to 14. The Navy has launched an […]
Breon Peace, the attorney responsible for the US fraud indictment against Adani Group, announced his resignation effective Jan 10. Appointed by President Biden in 2021, Peace will depart just before President-elect Trump takes office. His office indicted Adani Group officials for defrauding US investors, with the company denying bribery charges and clarifying that no evidence […]
Luigi Mangione, accused of fatally shooting US insurance executive Brian Thompson in Manhattan, appeared in a New York court on Thursday to face federal charges, including murder. The 26-year-old was extradited from Pennsylvania, where he was arrested. Thompson’s death, which sparked public anger over the US healthcare system, was described by the FBI as a […]
Coconut can elevate any dish, but storing dry coconut can be tricky. To keep it fresh for months, try these tips: store it in a rice container to absorb moisture, use an airtight container, grate it for easy access, or keep it in a glass jar with a bit of coconut oil. Also, choose coconuts […]
Scientists are monitoring asteroid 2024 XN1, a 120-foot rock passing Earth on December 24, 4,480,000 miles away—16 times the Moon’s distance. Moving at 14,743 mph, it poses no threat. While considered a “near miss,” its study helps understand the early solar system. NASA tracks its path using advanced technology through the Asteroid Watch dashboard.
The population of the United States has reached 340 million. The U.S. has attributed this increase to the immigration of foreigners. The country has recorded its highest growth rate in the last 23 years, with a population growth rate of 1% this year. It is projected that in 2024, the U.S. population will increase by […]