India’s imports of Russian crude oil remained robust in the first half of September, slightly above levels recorded in July and August. Preliminary tanker data shows that New Delhi’s appetite for Moscow’s discounted oil continues undeterred, even after U.S. President Donald Trump ramped up criticism in July and imposed fresh tariffs on Indian goods in […]
India’s heritage landscape just became richer, with seven new sites making their way to UNESCO’s Tentative List of World Heritage Sites. This inclusion takes India’s total count on the tentative list to 69 properties, reflecting the country’s extraordinary cultural, geological, and natural diversity. The announcement was made by the Permanent Delegation of India to UNESCO
Tesla’s shares climbed over 3% on Monday, closing at $410.26, after CEO Elon Musk purchased more than 2.5 million shares valued at roughly $1 billion. The acquisition, revealed in a regulatory filing, was executed across multiple transactions on Friday. The rally boosted Tesla’s market capitalization to $1.28 trillion, reinforcing investor confidence in the electric vehicle
With the deadline for filing Income Tax Returns (ITR) nearing, taxpayers are urged to exercise caution. Even small omissions or failure to disclose information can attract severe penalties—up to ₹10 lakh in fines and imprisonment ranging from six months to seven years. Chartered Accountant Ravi Ranjan from Ranchi highlighted common mistakes taxpayers must avoid: Foreign
Mexico Slaps 50% Tariff on Chinese Car Imports as Trade Tensions Rise Mexico has announced a sharp increase in tariffs on car imports from China and several Asian countries, raising duties from 20% to 50%. The government argues the move is aimed at protecting domestic automakers and preserving local jobs. Is the U.S. Pulling the
NASA’s Perseverance rover has found its most promising evidence so far that Mars may have once hosted microscopic life. Scientists announced that rock samples collected from an ancient riverbed in Jezero Crater contain chemical features that could have biological origins. The samples, drilled last summer from clay-rich mudstones in the Neretva Vallis channel, revealed tiny
Mercedes-Benz GLC EV Sets New Benchmark with 713km Range and 39-Inch Hyperscreen Mercedes-Benz has pulled the wraps off its latest all-electric SUV, the GLC EV, at the Munich Motor Show 2025—ushering in a bold new chapter for the brand’s luxury EV lineup. Positioned as the spiritual successor to the EQE SUV (slated to retire in
In a move aimed at boosting the agriculture and dairy sectors, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has announced significant tax reductions on dairy products, fertilisers, biopesticides, and farm equipment. The decision, taken at the 56th GST Council meeting chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, is expected to ease input costs for farmers
Hydramotion, a global leader in process viscosity measurement solutions, has unveiled ViscoMelt, its next-generation melt flow analyzer, setting a new benchmark in polymer testing and production control. Engineered for real-time process optimization, ViscoMelt introduces the revolutionary Scorpion sensor technology, enabling unprecedented measurement capabilities for the plastics and polymer industries. For the first time, manufacturers can
In a groundbreaking advancement for wearable health technology, researchers from BITS Pilani’s Hyderabad campus have unveiled a smartwatch capable of monitoring glucose levels non-invasively using sweat — eliminating the need for traditional finger-prick tests. The innovative device, developed by PhD scholar Abhishek Kumar under the mentorship of Prof. Sanket Goel, offers real-time health monitoring by
