India’s Gross GST collections for April 2024 soared to an unprecedented Rs 2.10 lakh crore, marking a staggering 12.4 per cent increase compared to the previous year. · The surge in GST revenue was underpinned by a substantial uptick in both domestic transactions, witnessing a notable 13.4 per cent rise, and imports, which grew by 8.3…
Timing of Arrest Questioned: The Supreme Court questioned the Enforcement Directorate (ED) about the timing of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest, especially just before the general elections commenced. This raised concerns about potential political motivations behind the timing of the arrest. Justice Sanjeev Khanna emphasized the paramount importance of life and liberty, highlighting the…
Anuj Thapan, one of the accused in the Salman Khan house firing case, met a tragic end by hanging himself with a bedsheet while in police custody. · Anuj Thapan and Sonu Subhash Chander, were arrested for allegedly supplying firearms to shooters who fired multiple rounds outside Salman Khan’s Galaxy Apartments. · The Mumbai Crime Branch has…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi gears up to invigorate the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) campaign in Odisha with twin rallies scheduled in Berhampur and Nabarangpur on May 6. With the state’s first phase of polls looming on May 13, Modi’s visit aims to galvanize support for BJP candidates across Lok Sabha and Assembly constituencies. Modi’s itinerary…
Hoax Bomb Threat Unraveled: Delhi’s Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena confirms police traced the origin of hoax bomb threat emails to nearly 100 schools in Delhi and NCR. Saxena personally visited DAV School in Model Town, North Delhi, post-receipt of threats. Police Action and Tracing Process: Delhi Police, facing challenges from a VPN, successfully trace IP…
In response to the escalating geopolitical tensions in the Indian Ocean, particularly with China’s increasing assertiveness and proximity to Pakistan and the Maldives, India has undertaken significant strides to fortify its maritime defenses. At the forefront of this effort is the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), which recently achieved a significant milestone with the…
The serene coastal city of Odesa, Ukraine, was shattered by the deafening roar of a Russian missile that tore through an educational institution the “Harry Potter castle”. · This architectural gem, with its enchanting resemblance to a Scottish baronial pile, stood as a testament to the region’s rich heritage and commitment to education. · At least five…
In a monumental decision marking the end of an era, the Godrej family, custodians of the 127-year-old Godrej Group, has announced a strategic split of the conglomerate. This historic move, characterized as an “ownership realignment,” delineates a new chapter for one of India’s most prominent business dynasties. As the dust settles on this paradigm-shifting announcement,…
As the Lok Sabha elections enter their third phase, a striking revelation has come to light: Pallavi Shrinivas Dempo, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate for South Goa, stands out as the wealthiest contender, boasting a staggering declared wealth of Rs 1,361 crore. This revelation comes from an analysis conducted by the Association for Democratic…
AstraZeneca, the British pharmaceutical titan, has publicly acknowledged the rare but potentially severe side effects associated with its Covid-19 vaccine, Covishield. · The Telegraph (UK) reported that the vaccine can trigger a condition leading to blood clots and low platelet count, as revealed in court documents. · Covishield, a product of the collaboration between AstraZeneca and Oxford…
