The government has called out social media platforms Meta and X for not sharing information about bomb hoax threats aimed at flights. Officials criticized the platforms for not acting properly, suggesting their lack of action is like being part of the problem. Both companies have been told to shut down offending accounts and work better with authorities.
Advisor to Prime Minister Tarun Kapoor said that the windfall tax on crude oil isn't very relevant right now. The Ministry of Petroleum has reached out to the Finance Ministry about possibly getting rid of the tax, especially since crude prices have dropped and the tax has been set to zero per tonne.
An Army jawan in Nagpur was apprehended for allegedly slaying his girlfriend and encasing her body with cement, echoing the plot of the film Drishyam. The victim, 32, vanished on August 28, prompting a chilling investigation that unveiled betrayal and a meticulously orchestrated crime.
Jammu and Kashmir's apple industry encounters hurdles despite its economic significance. Cold storage deficits, rivalry from imports, and infrastructure dilemmas jeopardize local growers. The region must adopt organic farming and bolster policies to champion apple production, safeguarding farmers' livelihoods and enhancing market stability.
Haryana's crackdown on stubble burning has led to the arrest of 14 farmers, despite the government's ongoing efforts to tackle this issue. The Chief Minister has introduced new machinery to help farmers, but the effectiveness of these initiatives is still up in the air.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has landed in Russia for a two-day trip to join the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan. This year’s summit is a big deal, with new members like Iran and the UAE joining the crew. Modi is all set to chat with Russian President Putin and other leaders about pressing global issues, aiming to boost multilateral cooperation.
Bhopal is facing a serious air pollution problem, and it seems like the traditional tandoors are adding to the mess. Even with the National Green Tribunal (NGT) trying to clamp down on these old-school ovens, many are still in use, causing a big headache for health experts.
Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited (ABDL) has teamed up with Roust Corporation to roll out Russian Standard Vodka in India. While this partnership aims to dive into the booming vodka market, ABDL's stock took a 3.11% dip after the announcement.
Amazon Web Services CEO Matt Garman recently reaffirmed the company's five-day work-from-office rule during an all-hands meeting, saying that in-person teamwork is key for innovation, even though employees are worried about work-life balance and commuting costs.
India's retail distributors are pushing the antitrust authority to look into Blinkit, Swiggy, and Zepto for what they claim are predatory pricing tactics that threaten local retailers. Quick commerce is booming, but it might be messing with the traditional distribution game.