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Zomato and Swiggy users may see higher bills as GST Council now imposes 18% GST on delivery fees. Earlier treated as pass-through, these charges are now taxable under Section 9(5) of the CGST Act. Platforms may either absorb the cost or pass it to customers, potentially affecting demand or profitability.
Ukrainian President Zelensky and European leaders held meetings today in Paris to agree on security guarantees for Kyiv if a peace accord occurs with Russia. With this, the 3 1/2 years of conflict that started in 2022 will come to an end. The meeting is co-chaired by the French president, Macron, and British Prime Minister […]
Portugal declared a national day of mourning after a tram derailment in Lisbon killed 15 and injured 23. The iconic Elevador da Gloria crashed after a cable snapped. Authorities suspended similar services, raising maintenance concerns. Global leaders and local officials expressed condolences. The tragedy strikes a key tourist hub vital to Portugal’s economy.
The union and the Manipur Govt have finalised a new agreement with Kuki-Zo groups for the state’s territorial integrity ahead of PM Modi’s visit this month. The Kukis agreed to reopen the National Highway-2, which is a key route for the movement of commuters and essential goods. The Kukis vowed to work with the security […]
Samsung has globally launched the Galaxy Tab S11, S11 Ultra, and Buds 3 FE, featuring AMOLED displays, MediaTek Dimensity 9400 chips, and Android 15. Tab S11 starts at ₹76,000, Ultra at ₹1,06,600, and Buds 3 FE at ₹12,999 (rumored). Buds include ANC, new Blade design, and support for Gemini AI features like real-time translation.
Telangana DCM Bhatti Vikramarka and Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao are visiting Delhi. On this occasion, they met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. They explained about the damage caused by the rains to her. They also requested to provide financial support to Telangana. Nirmala Sitharaman has responded positively on this matter.
Instagram is testing Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode for Reels. This will allow users to watch Reels in a mini window while multitasking on their phones. Similar to YouTube and WhatsApp, users can resize and move the Reels window. The feature is currently in early testing and will be rolled out after successful trials.
Mouli Tanuj Prasanth and Shivani Nagaram starred in the upcoming film ‘Little Hearts’, which will hit theatres on September 5. The film features Rajeev Kanakala, SS Kanchi, Anitha Chowdary, and Sathya Krishnan. Movie makers have planned the special screening and eight paid premieres in Hyderabad, Vizag, Vijayawada, and Rajahmundry.
Sensex rose 150.30 points to close at 80,718.01 after hitting an intraday high of 81,456.67. Nifty gained 19.25 points to end at 24,734.30, after peaking at 24,980.75. Auto and FMCG sectors led gains post-GST reform announcements. However, Nifty Midcap 100 fell 0.67%, and SmallCap 100 declined 0.71%, reflecting broader market weakness.
Malayalam actress Kalyani Priyadarshan expressed gratitude to the Telugu audience, saying they were the first to show her love. Speaking at the success meet of ‘Kottha Loka’, she thanked them for the film’s success. She shared her joy in reconnecting with Telugu fans and revealed she had long awaited the right story for a Telugu […]
The GST Council has raised tax on oil and gas exploration services from 12% to 18%, effective September 22. This will increase production costs, with no input tax credit benefit, hurting margins and potentially stalling projects. Experts warn of reduced competitiveness, especially for coal-bed methane, amid falling global oil prices and weaker upstream returns.
Samsung Galaxy S25 has launched globally, including in India, today. The phone features a 6.7-inch FHD+ LTPO AMOLED screen, a 4,900mAh battery, 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB, Galaxy AI features, a 50MP main sensor with OIS and others. It will be available in 3 colours, namely Black, White, and Icy Blue. priced at ₹55,000 […]
A total lunar eclipse will occur this Sunday and will be clearly visible across the country, especially in Hyderabad. During the eclipse, the moon will pass completely into Earth’s shadow. Scientists say it can be safely viewed without protective gear in 15 Indian cities, including Hyderabad, provided weather conditions remain clear.
The UAE has announced its 17-member squad for the Asia Cup 2025 that starts on September 9. Muhammad Waseem will lead the squad for the Asia Cup, and currently he is also captain for the ongoing T20I tri-series against Pakistan and Afghanistan. All members playing the Tri series were retained, and Matiullah Khan and Simranjeet […]
The Central government has reduced GST on insurance policies to zero, meeting long-standing public demands to lower it from 18% or 12%. This major reform will benefit policyholders across various categories, including ULIP plans, term plans, health insurance, and general insurance. The move aims to make insurance more affordable to all citizens.