Modi ‘lying down’ before Trump over UPI tax, alleges Rahul Gandhi

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, KC Venugopal, and Mallikarjun Kharge attacked the Centre over a proposed UPI transaction fee, alleging the Modi government was surrendering to US pressure and introducing a ‘new Modi tax’ on digital payments. Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday attacked the Centre over the proposed … Read more

Drone attack near Makkah: India condemns action, expresses concern

India expressed deep concern over a drone attack near Makkah, condemning attacks on Saudi Arabia’s sovereign territory. The Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted a drone launched by Houthi rebels, while the group denied targeting the holy city. India on Wednesday expressed deep concern over the drone attack near Makkah and reiterated its condemnation of attacks … Read more

ABTC Stock Gains On BTIG ‘Buy’ Rating – Eric Trump-Backed Company Was ‘Built’ To Buy Bitcoin, Says Analyst

Shares of ABTC have rebounded about 60% from their late-July low, though the stock remains down for the year. BTIG cited American Bitcoin’s growing Bitcoin treasury and mining business. It noted that the company holds about 8,000 Bitcoin, making it one of the larger publicly traded U.S. corporate holders. The company mined about 932 Bitcoin in the second … Read more

Sukma’s ‘Aakar’ empowers special needs kids for a self-reliant future

The Sukma district administration in Chhattisgarh has set up ‘Aakar’, an institution for children with special needs. It provides customised training and therapy to make them self-reliant, with many students going on to pursue higher education and jobs. Aakar: Empowering Special Needs Children in Sukma Giving wings to the dreams of children with special needs, … Read more

Government Extends Market Intervention To Control Onion Prices At Rs 35 Per Kg – Know Why

The government will continue its market intervention for another month to control the rising onion prices. They are selling onions at Rs 35 per kg right now. Prices should drop soon once the fresh crop hits the market. Delhi: The government plans to continue its market intervention for onion prices for one more month. So … Read more

Biryani Getting Expensive? Basmati, Non Basmati Rice Prices Surge Across India Due To Export Demand and Low Rainfall

Rice prices are shooting through the roof right now. Global demand and poor rainfall in South India have pushed both Basmati and non-Basmati rates up. Traders say you will not see any price drop until the new harvest arrives in October. Record exports and a tight domestic supply are making things worse for the common … Read more

NVO To Present Fresh Data From Blockbuster Wegovy Pill At European Conference As Rival Eli Lilly Readies Its Own Obesity Updates

Novo said it will present 44 abstracts at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes symposium later this month. Novo will showcase real-world data from a study examining patients who switched from injectable weight loss drugs to the Wegovy pill. Novo will present new data for CagriSema, its experimental once-weekly injection for obesity and … Read more

US Teen Cancer Survivor Returns To Hospital, Donates 573 Lego Figures, Raises $2,575

Now a Grade 12 student and cancer-free, Alexander has returned to the pediatric oncology clinic at Southlake, not as a patient, but with a mission to bring the same moments of joy to children undergoing treatment. For Alexander Ackled-Dold, a few LEGO figures and smiley faces on bandages became memories he carried long after beating … Read more

Bengaluru: 5 Must-Visit Places for Festive Food This Gouri-Ganpati Season

<p>Want to savour a yummy festive meal this Gouri-Ganpati season with your family in Bengaluru? We have got you covered. Keep scrolling to know more.</p><img><p>The vibe around the festive season feels warm and cosy in Bengaluru. Decorated homes and tonnes of food make celebrating fun. But if you want to cut yourself some slack, you … Read more

Parliamentary panel concludes VDA talks, to submit report post-govt reply

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance has concluded discussions on Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs). Chairperson Bhartruhari Mahtab said the panel found ‘grey areas’ and awaits the government’s response before preparing its final report. Discussions on Virtual Digital Assets Conclude The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance has concluded its discussions on Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs), with … Read more