- Technology
GST Council mulling 28% tax on Bitcoin, other cryptocurrencies
New Delhi: In what could further dampen the mood of crypto investors in the country, the goods and services tax (GST) council is mulling a 28 per cent tax on cryptocurrencies, at…
- Technology
Google pledges $14 mn to provide in-demand digital skills
San Francisco: Google on Monday announced $14 million reinvestment to provide digital training pathways and support job placement for people seeking jobs. Google’s expanded support includes $7 million in Google.org grants and…
- Technology
Indian regulator set to grill Ola, Uber over surge in customer complaints
New Delhi: As thousands of commuters find themselves at the mercy of Uber and Ola drivers via ride cancellations, cancellation charges, random surge pricing and long waiting times, the Central Consumer Protection…
- Technology
Rs 16K is now record average selling price of smartphones in India
New Delhi: The average selling prices (ASPs) of smartphones continued to rise for the fourth consecutive quarter in India, hitting an all-time high of $211 (nearly Rs 16,323) in the January-March quarter,…
- Technology
Global 5G IoT shipments to overtake 4G by 2028
New Delhi: Global cellular internet of things (IoT) module shipments are likely to cross 1.2 billion units by 2030 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12 per cent, a new…
- Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh: Techie shot dead lover, kills self
Amaravati: A software engineer in Andhra Pradesh’s Nellore district on Monday shot dead his lover and later killed himself with the same weapon. The shocking incident occured at Tatiparti in Podalakuru mandal.…
- Bangalore
Karnataka Police seize 10 petrol bombs during raid in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: Amid the loudspeaker issue, the Karnataka Police on Monday seized 10 petrol bombs here, one pistol, a live bullet and some other lethal weapons during a raid here. Deputy Commissioner of…
- Sports
Rupinder Pal to lead India hockey team in Asia Cup in Jakarta
New Delhi: Experienced drag-flicker Rupinder Pal Singh will captain the India team while seasoned Birendra Lakra will be his deputy during the Men’s Asia Cup hockey tournament scheduled to be held in…
- India
After petrol, it is Rupee’s turn to breach the 100-mark: Congress
New Delhi: After Rupee plummeted to an all-time low against the US Dollar, the Congress on Monday attacked the government, saying that it is now time for the rupee to march towards…
- India
Allahabad HC denies bail to 4 accused in Lakhimpur case
Lucknow: The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court on Monday denied bail to the four prime accused in the October 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence case. The bench of Justice D.K Singh,…
- World
Sri Lankan PM Mahinda Rajapaksa resigns amid ongoing economic crisis
Colombo: Amid a nation-wide stir demanding his removal, Sri Lanka Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa on Monday quit from his post, media reports said. The development came in the wake of island-wide curfew…
- Andhra Pradesh
Pawan Kalyan faces uphill task in forging grand alliance against Jagan
Amaravati: Keen to bring all opposition parties together to avoid a split in anti-incumbency votes in the next Andhra Pradesh Assembly elections, actor-politician Pawan Kalyan appears to be in a dilemma on how…
- Middle East
Gas ship allowed into Yemen’s Hodeidah port as part of truce
Sanaa: The Houthi militia have announced that a ship carrying gas was allowed to enter Yemen’s blockaded Red Sea port of Hodeidah as part of the ongoing truce between the country’s warring…
- World
Sri Lanka stops supplying gas for domestic use
Colombo: Amid the ongoing economic crisis, Sri Lanka’s leading liquefied petroleum gas supplier Litro Gas Lanka Limited on Monday said that they are unable to supply gas to domestic consumers until new…
- India
Karnataka: Those campaigning against Azaan are terrorists, says Cong leader
Bengaluru: The Opposition leader in the Legislative Council B.K. Hariprasad on Monday courted controversy when he said that those who are campaigning against Azaan are terrorists. “Those who are indulged in sowing…
