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'We're going to disrupt': US warns Pakistan of sanctions over Iran ties - Wed, 24 Apr 2024 08:21:32 +0530
The United States cautioned against business dealings with Iran due to potential sanctions risks. The State Department's principal deputy spokesperson Patel noted that Pakistan's foreign policy is its own affair. Sanctions were imposed on entities from China and Belarus for supplying items to Pakistan's ballistic missile program, as revealed by Patel.
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What Sam said & status of inheritance tax in India, abroad - Thu, 25 Apr 2024 01:26:25 +0530
Sam Pitroda, the chairman of Indian Overseas Congress, sparked a political uproar with his remarks on inheritance tax, prompting Prime Minister Modi to criticize the Congress for proposing increased taxes and seemingly opposing the passing down of earned income to heirs. The Congress swiftly distanced itself from Pitroda's statements, with party spokesperson Jairam Ramesh highlighting that former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi had actually eliminated estate duty back in 1985.
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SC mulls whether 9-J bench can put Article 31 validity to test - Thu, 25 Apr 2024 02:07:34 +0530
Supreme Court on Wednesday witnessed an engrossing debate over the existing architecture of Article 31C, added to the Constitution in 1971 to shield legislations furthering objectives of Article 39(b) & 39(c) in Directive Principles of State Policy from court scrutiny for alleged violation of fundamental rights under Articles 14 (equality) and 19 (freedoms).
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Why Microsoft has banned staff from using AI - Wed, 24 Apr 2024 16:24:04 +0530
Microsoft blocks employee access to Perplexity AI chatbot, citing security concerns. Employees are encouraged to use Bing Chat Enterprise and ChatGPT Enterprise. Amazon also warns against using third-party GenAl tools for confidential data.
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SC: Can't pass order on EVMs on suspicion of manipulation - Thu, 25 Apr 2024 01:58:04 +0530
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court indicated its reluctance to issue any directives solely based on suspicions of hacking and manipulation concerning electronic voting machines (EVMs). However, it affirmed its commitment to taking necessary measures for enhancement should the need arise.
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Rishabh Pant, Axar Patel shine as DC beat GT in last-over thriller - Wed, 24 Apr 2024 23:52:35 +0530
Delhi Capitals posted 224-4, bolstered by a 113-run partnership between Rishabh Pant and Axar Patel, who scored 66, after an early setback saw them slip to 44-3 within six overs at their home ground, Arun Jaitley Stadium. Delhi then restricted Gujarat to 220-8, winning by four runs despite David Miller's quickfire 55 off 23 balls and Rashid Khan's unbeaten 21 off 11 deliveries.
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PM Modi rattled by Congress revolutionary manifesto: Rahul - Thu, 25 Apr 2024 01:44:22 +0530
Stating that PM Narendra Modi is "shaken, panicked and worried" by Congress's "revolutionary" manifesto, Rahul Gandhi Wednesday said the first decision of the future party govt will be caste census, which is a must to establish the meagre participation of 90% population of SC/ST/OBCs in the country's public and private structure.
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US President Joe Biden signs bill to ban TikTok - Wed, 24 Apr 2024 21:22:53 +0530
US President Biden signs bill to ban TikTok if ByteDance doesn't divest within a year, with a 9-month sale window. TikTok vows to challenge the law in court, emphasizing its commitment to data safety and American user experience.
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Shubman Gill breaks Virat Kohli's record - 0:27:40 +0530
Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill reached another milestone on Wednesday by becoming the second-youngest player to participate in over 100 IPL matches. He achieved this when he stepped onto the field for the toss against Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. At 24 years and 229 days old, Shubman Gill is now the second-youngest player to reach the 100-match mark in IPL history.
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How to activate your new UPI ID on Paytm app - 4:25:52 +0530
NPCI authorizes Paytm to move users to new banks for UPI payments. OCL serves as TPAP. Paytm collaborates with Axis, HDFC, SBI, and YES. Users instructed to transition to bank UPI handles for seamless transactions.
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