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The GST Council introduced a 40% tax slab on select luxury and sin items, such as tobacco products, aerated drinks, high-end vehicles, yachts, and gambling services, as part of its simplified two-tier GST structure. The higher rate replaces the earlier GST-plus-cess system, aiming to discourage harmful consumption and preserve tax revenue under GST 2.0.
During a total lunar eclipse, Earth’s atmosphere filters sunlight via Rayleigh scattering, shorter blue and violet wavelengths scatter out, while longer red and orange wavelengths pass through. This refracted red light bathes the Moon, giving it a glowing crimson appearance, often called a blood moon, as the Earth’s shadow envelops its surface.
★Brazilian Independence Day, ★Google Commemoration Day, ★1533: Birth of Queen Elizabeth I, Former Queen of England and Ireland, ★1925: Birth of South Indian film actress Bhanumathi, ★1951: Birth of Malayalam film actor Mammootty, ★1983: Birthday of badminton player Gutta Jwala, and ★1985: Birthday of Telugu and Hindi actress Radhika Apte.
Vivo T4 Pro, Realme 15 5G, and Nothing Phone 3a compete under ₹30,000 with powerful processors, AMOLED displays, and large batteries. Vivo offers a periscope lens, Realme excels in selfie camera and battery, while Nothing delivers balanced performance and NFC. All run Android 15. Choose based on camera, battery, or design preferences for the best […]
Here are some phones which are costlier than the latest iPhone Pro Max. These phones were mostly used by business tycoons and celebrities worldwide. They are the Falcon Supernova iPhone 6 Pink Diamond Edition, the Goldvish Le Million, the iPhone 5 Black Diamond Edition by Stuart Hughes, the Vertu Signature Cobra, and the Caviar iPhone […]
ISRO successfully conducted the crucial parachute test for the Gaganyaan mission. This test is useful for slowing down and stabilising the Gaganyaan crew module during its fiery re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere. This test enhances confidence in astronaut safety as India prepares for its first human spaceflight, targeted for launch in 2028.
★National Teachers’ Day, ★World Samosa Day, ★International Day of Charity, ★1803: Birth of Purushottam Chowdhury, the first Telugu Christian preacher, ★1888: Birth of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, the first Vice President, ★1955: Birth of TG movement leader and retired professor M. Kodandaram, and ★2017: Death of top journalist and activist Gauri Lankesh.
Lava launched the Yuva Smart 2 5G in India at ₹6,099. It features a 6.75-inch 90Hz display, 13MP dual rear cameras, a 5MP selfie camera, and a 5,000mAh battery. Powered by a UNISOC 9863A chip, it runs Android 15 Go Edition with 3GB RAM. The phone supports 4G, not 5G, despite its name.
Roblox and the UAE’s TDRA have partnered to enhance child safety online. Measures include disabling in-game chat, improving Arabic content moderation, and upgrading parental controls. Parents are urged to monitor kids’ activities and share feedback. The move follows regional restrictions and aims to create a safer digital space for young users in the UAE.
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.
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.
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.
iPhone maker Apple has opened its fourth store in Maharashtra’s Pune today. This store is located at Koregaon Park, Pune, and is open to customers daily until 9:30 PM. The store offers the full range of Apple products and exclusive in-store services. Recently, Apple launched its stores in Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru.
Speculation is rising over whether Donald Trump might reduce the 50% tariff slab on Indian goods. Amid growing strategic ties between India, China, and Russia, the U.S. may reassess its trade stance. However, any tariff rollback would depend on future diplomatic negotiations and Trump’s broader foreign policy and trade priorities.