PM Modi set ball rolling for GST 2.0 over 1.5 years ago: FM Sitharaman
New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday that the Next Gen GST 2.0 reforms announced by the PM Modi-led government were in the making for more than 18 months and were not related to the US tariff hikes. Speaking at the NDTV Profit conclave here, the Finance Minister said that […]
SEBI eases IPO rules, allows startup founders to retain ESOPs
Mumbai, Sep 9 (IANS) In a major relief for startup founders planning to go public, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Tuesday announced that it has amended its rules to allow promoters to retain employee stock options (ESOPs) granted at least one year before filing IPO papers. According to the official notification, […]
Apple launches Watch Series 11 with BP monitoring, AirPods Pro 3 with heart rate sensing
Cupertino (California), Sep 9 (IANS) Tech giant Apple on Tuesday launched the new Watch Series 11 with all-new health features and top-notch functions across the board. Apple Watch 11 is the slimmest one to date, and includes new features like 5G cellular connectivity and stronger glass. It is also the first Apple Watch with the […]
Apple unveils stunning iPhone 17 lineup with thinnest-ever ‘Air’ showcasing pro performance
Cupertino (California), Sep 9 (IANS) Tech giant Apple on Tuesday launched the all-new iPhone 17 series with next-gen features and latest chips, including iPhone Air — the thinnest iPhone ever made, with pro performance. The new iPhones will be available in India from September 19, with pre-orders from September 12. While iPhone 17 (256 GB) […]
Google Search’s AI Mode now available in Hindi globally
New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) With Artificial Intelligence (AI) transforming how Google Search is being used, the tech giant on Tuesday announced the launch of its AI mode in Hindi for users across the globe. The update, which uses a custom version of Gemini 2.5, enables users to ask longer, more complex, or nuanced questions […]
Young adults largely unaware of being diabetic: The Lancet
New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) A majority of young adults with diabetes are unaware that they have the disease, posing a significant health risk, according to a study published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology. Researchers from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington School of Medicine analysed the […]
Apple to unveil next-gen iPhones with new chips, thinner Air model
New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) Apple is set to unveil its next generation of iPhones on Tuesday at its highly anticipated “Awe Dropping” event, marking the company’s biggest product launch of the year. The new line-up is expected to include four iPhone models powered by the advanced A19 and A19 Pro chips, promising faster performance […]
India holds 9 major world records in space missions, to add 10 more soon: ISRO Chairman
New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) India has achieved nine major world records in space missions and is soon set to add about 8-10 more, said Chairman V. Narayanan here on Tuesday. Chandrayan series 1, 2, and 3, Mars Orbiter Mission, and cryogenic engine technology are among the nine major world records achieved since 2008, Narayanan […]
Adani GEMS School of Excellence ranked among India’s best emerging schools
New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) Adani GEMS School of Excellence, Lucknow, has been recognised as the third ‘Best Emerging School’ in India and ranked number one in Lucknow, a milestone that highlights its growing reputation for educational excellence in its first year of operations. Since its inception, Adani GEMS School of Excellence has distinguished itself […]
GST rate cut to boost drone production in India: Naidu
New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) The next-generation GST reforms announced by the PM Narendra Modi government will support the growth of India’s rapidly growing drone ecosystem, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said on Tuesday. Earlier, the GST rate was 18 per cent for drones with integrated cameras and 28 per cent for drones classified […]
