Polling Begins at 7 AM Tomorrow. The stage is set for the 2025 Delhi Legislative Assembly elections, starting at 7 AM on February 5, 2025. More than 1.55 crore registered voters will manifest their opinions and decide the political fate of their national capital, spread across 70 assembly constituencies. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which has…
The picturesque Greek island of Santorini, known for its beautiful sunsets and whitewashed buildings, is facing a series of continuous tremors disrupting daily life and prompting several safety measures. More than 200 undersea tremors have been recorded since Friday in the waters between Santorini and Amorgos, raising serious concerns among the residents and authorities. Intensity…
A recent session in Parliament saw a stiff exchange between External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi. It revolves around Gandhi’s claim that Jaishankar had been to the U.S. multiple times to obtain an invitation for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend what he referred to as Trump’s “coronation.” Jaishankar…
In an unexpected yet momentous development, U.S. President Donald Trump had agreed to lift tariffs of up to 25% on Mexican imports for one month. Almost simultaneously, a deal was reached by negotiators from the United States and Mexico to tackle the illegal immigration and drug trafficking issues related to fentanyl influx from Mexico into…
In a notable policy shift, President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on imports from China, Mexico, and Canada, nothing new for India, however. The significance of such a move on trade ties with America cannot be overstated; this is sacred territory for the U.S. Thus, the new tariffs include a 25% tariff on all goods…
In a swift reply to President Donald Trump’s recent imposition of tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, both nations have declared their own set of retaliatory tariffs against American goods. This escalation markedly signals an intensification of trade tensions among the North American allies. Background: Immediate Backlash to U.S. Tariffs President Trump announced on…
To give a boost to economic activities and relieve the taxpayers further, the exemption limit is raised from ₹7 lakh to ₹12 lakh by the Indian government. While presenting the budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stressed that it was not only a question of reducing tax slabs; we would also give an extra rebate applying…
As the Delhi Assembly elections draw closer, Union Home Minister Amit Shah raised his criticism on the Aam Aadmi Party as he addressed a public meeting in the Mustafabad constituency. He asked the voters to “sweep the AAP out with a ‘jhaadu’, a pointed reference to AAP’s election symbol, the broom.” Shah called the AAP-the…
In a significant development, police in Mumbai have filed a First Information Report against Purshottam Chavan, the husband of an Indian Police Service officer, and several unspecified accomplices for allegedly defrauding homebuyers by promising them government quota flats at discounted rates. The FIR was timely lodged at the Colaba police station on Friday. The Allegations…
Tax reforms were announced on January 1, 2025, by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, aimed at growth and relief for the middle class. Tax reforms included full tax rebates for people earning up to INR 12.75 lakh, essentially marking a great shift in India’s tax policy. Main Changes to Income Tax Tax-exempt individuals who earn INR…
