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Indonesia is drafting a new regulation to tackle its “shadow economy,” making changes to how sellers and platforms operate across the booming online shopping sector.The rule would require e-commerce platforms to collect and remit part of sellers’ sales income to the government, the country’s tax office said.Reuters had earlier reported that the plan involved a…
File photo of Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. | Photo Credit: ANI Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Thursday (June 26, 2025) that discussions on restoring statehood to the Union Territory should be concluded soon so that people can get what they have been demanding. Talking to reporters on the…
Shillong Teer Result 2025 Thursday: The Shillong Teer Lottery is a one-of-a-kind Meghalaya game in which the winner is determined by the number of arrows shot. The lucky numbers for the first and second rounds of the June 26 competition are available on the official website. Shillong Teer Lottery Game winners are decided by correctly…
Miyapur police arrest gang of four vehicle thieves | Photo Credit: By Arrangement A gang of four habitual vehicle thieves has been arrested by the Miyapur Police following an investigation into a series of bike thefts across Hyderabad and Cyberabad. The accused, identified as 24-year-old Yenku Srikanth; 23-year-old Kumbha Venkateshwarlu alias Venky or Stuvart; 20-year-old…
New Delhi: India declined to sign a joint declaration at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting in China, citing dissatisfaction with the document’s language. The declaration failed to mention the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, while referencing incidents in Pakistan. Sources indicate that India refused to sign the document due to this…
Panasonic Holdings is exiting India’s refrigerator and washing machine segments, marking a significant downsizing of its consumer electronics business in the country as part of a broader global overhaul. The Japanese electronics major is shuttering the production lines for these products at its Jhajjar factory in Haryana and will now focus on core categories like…
The statement assumes significance given the rising instances of digital frauds [File] | Photo Credit: REUTERS Telecom operator Airtel on Thursday said its advanced fraud detection system has protected over 3.5 million users in Delhi-NCR within 43 days of launch of the new tool. The statement assumes significance given the rising instances of digital frauds where…
In a major breakthrough for the Air India Flight AI-171 investigation, data from both the Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) and Flight Data Recorder (FDR) has been successfully downloaded by the AAIB. Analysis is now underway to determine the cause and enhance aviation safety. Source link
With numerous IPOs in the pipeline, it’s crucial to understand that not every unlisted stock represents exceptional value. (AI image) HDB Financial Services IPO: The pre-IPO market, once considered a privileged route to assured returns, has demonstrated its volatile nature through HDB Financial Services’ recent pricing revelation.The company’s IPO price band of Rs 740 represents…
M.H. Jawahirullah. File | Photo Credit: L. Balachandar Manithaneya Makkal Katchi president M.H. Jawahirullah on Thursday (June 26, 2025) contended that the Waqf Umeed Portal, launched by the Union government for the compulsory registration of Waqf properties, is illegal and constitutes contempt of court. In a statement, Mr. Jawahirullah said the Waqf Amendment Act, 2025, is…
New Delhi: A devastating cloudburst in Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu district has triggered flash floods, sweeping away several people and causing widespread destruction. According to eyewitness Anmol, the sudden deluge washed away three men and four houses in a matter of moments. “There is a waterfall above the last house. Behind it, a cloud burst happened….
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh meeting the Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov on the sidelines of SCO Defence Ministers’ Meeting in Qingdao. | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a comprehensive bilateral meeting with Russian Defence Minister Andrey Belousov on Thursday (June 26, 2025) in Qingdao, China, over defence cooperation between the two…
New Delhi: Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, during his first call from space on Wednesday, called the experience “indescribable.” Greeting with a “namaskar” from space, Shukla said he is getting used to zero gravity. “Namaskar from space! I am thrilled to be here with my fellow astronauts. What a ride it was,” says Indian astronaut Group Captain Subhanshu,…
Chinese officials are avoiding inspection of India-bound consignments. (AI image) China has stopped exports of specialty fertilisers to India over the past two months, whilst continuing to supply other countries, according to senior executives at major importing firms. For India, these fertilisers are crucial for enhancing yields of fruits, vegetables and other profitable crops.The Chinese…
A 60-year-old woman was allegedly set ablaze by her son at Nalangi, in Manjeswaram, Kasaragod, Kerala, early Thursday morning. The victim, Hilda Monthero, died on the spot and her son Melvin Monthero (26), believed to be under the influence of drugs, is absconding. According to the police, the incident came to light after a neighbour…
An encounter between security forces and terrorists erupted today in the Kuru area of Basantgarh in Udhampur district. The ongoing operation, codenamed “Operation Bihali,” comes just a week ahead of the annual Amarnath Yatra pilgrimage, heightening security concerns in the region. The White Knight Corps of the Indian Army, in a post on social media…
