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Abhijeet Kumar

Abhijeet Kumar

Abhijeet Kumar

Abhijeet Kumar writes on a wide range of subjects like economy, politics, technology, sports, and international affairs. He specialises in presenting news across audio-visual and text formats.

Abhijeet Kumar writes on a wide range of subjects like economy, politics, technology, sports, and international affairs. He specialises in presenting news across audio-visual and text formats.

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Bitcoin at $89,000: What does the law say about cryptocurrencies in India?

Income from cryptocurrency transactions is taxed at a flat rate of 30% in India, with an additional 1% Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) on transactions exceeding Rs 50,000 annually

Bitcoin at $89,000: What does the law say about cryptocurrencies in India?
Updated On : 12 Nov 2024 | 5:34 PM IST

Apple teams with global airlines to locate lost baggage via AirTag. Details

Apple is reportedly working to help passengers locate lost belongings in collaboration with over 15 airline partners across regions like North America, Australia, Asia, and Europe

Apple teams with global airlines to locate lost baggage via AirTag. Details
Updated On : 12 Nov 2024 | 12:11 PM IST

What is driving Bitcoin's rally as it surges past the $89,000 milestone?

As Bitcoin reaches new heights following the US elections, we explore the key factors driving this surge and what it means for investors

What is driving Bitcoin's rally as it surges past the $89,000 milestone?
Updated On : 12 Nov 2024 | 11:18 AM IST

As the air gets hazardous, Lahore imposes a ban on outdoor activities

Authorities in Lahore and Islamabad have stepped up measures to combat hazardous smog, imposing bans on outdoor activities and shutting down polluting industries

As the air gets hazardous, Lahore imposes a ban on outdoor activities
Updated On : 12 Nov 2024 | 9:40 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh fells 17,600 trees for Kanwar route; NGT seeks clarification

The interim report of the NGT panel indicated that, as of August 9, 2024, 17,607 trees had been cut across the three districts based on information from the Irrigation Department

Uttar Pradesh fells 17,600 trees for Kanwar route; NGT seeks clarification
Updated On : 11 Nov 2024 | 5:28 PM IST

Booking.com may face layoffs in restructuring amid rising operational costs

Meanwhile, other brands under Booking Holdings - such as Priceline, Agoda, Kayak, and OpenTable - are not expected to be impacted

Booking.com may face layoffs in restructuring amid rising operational costs
Updated On : 11 Nov 2024 | 5:11 PM IST

SC rejects ex-Karnataka MP Revanna's bail application in rape case

The Karnataka High Court had in October denied Revanna's request for bail; he is facing multiple accusations of repeated sexual assault and intimidation against him

SC rejects ex-Karnataka MP Revanna's bail application in rape case
Updated On : 11 Nov 2024 | 2:28 PM IST

Zomato, Swiggy deny CCI antitrust violations, say media report 'misleading'

Deepinder Goyal-led Zomato clarified to the BSE that although the CCI initiated a preliminary investigation in April 2022, no findings or orders have been issued against the food delivery platform

Zomato, Swiggy deny CCI antitrust violations, say media report 'misleading'
Updated On : 11 Nov 2024 | 1:51 PM IST

Corruption, populism, infiltration: Key issues in Jharkhand Assembly polls

The 81 seats in Jharkhand Assembly will go for voting in two phases on November 13 and 20, with the results to be announced on November 23

Corruption, populism, infiltration: Key issues in Jharkhand Assembly polls
Updated On : 11 Nov 2024 | 1:18 PM IST

Maharashtra elections 2024: School bus services stopped on November 19-20

Several schools in the state will serve as polling stations, and many teachers have been assigned election duties, resulting in a shortage of staff for regular classes

Maharashtra elections 2024: School bus services stopped on November 19-20
Updated On : 11 Nov 2024 | 12:02 PM IST

Zomato's 'Food Rescue' feature offers cancelled orders at discounted rate

To curb food wastage, Zomato's 'Food Rescue' initiative allows cancelled orders to appear on the app for customers located within 3 km of the delivery partner holding the order

Zomato's 'Food Rescue' feature offers cancelled orders at discounted rate
Updated On : 11 Nov 2024 | 9:50 AM IST

GST mop-up sees six-month high in Oct with Rs 1.87 trillion, up 8.9% Y-o-Y

From April to October 2024, gross GST collections on a year-to-date basis reached Rs 12.74 trillion, marking a 9.4 per cent increase compared to Rs 11.64 trillion during the same period last year

GST mop-up sees six-month high in Oct with Rs 1.87 trillion, up 8.9% Y-o-Y
Updated On : 01 Nov 2024 | 10:40 PM IST

Tech layoffs fall in October as IT industry shows signs of stabilising

October's layoff numbers reveal a continuing decline, maintaining the trend established in previous months and marking one of the lowest points for layoffs since 2023

Tech layoffs fall in October as IT industry shows signs of stabilising
Updated On : 01 Nov 2024 | 4:16 PM IST

China adapts Meta's AI model for military use amid US security concerns

The research signals that military analysts within China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) are exploring open-source LLMs, especially those from Meta, as potential tools for defence-related application

China adapts Meta's AI model for military use amid US security concerns
Updated On : 01 Nov 2024 | 2:31 PM IST

Simulating extraterrestrial life: Isro's analogue mission begins in Ladakh

The mission's objective is to replicate conditions of living in an interplanetary habitat, tackling the potential obstacles that astronauts may face on future deep-space missions

Simulating extraterrestrial life: Isro's analogue mission begins in Ladakh
Updated On : 01 Nov 2024 | 1:53 PM IST

Reliance-Disney joint venture deal gets European Commission approval

The merger between RIL's Viacom18 and Disney's Star India is anticipated to conclude by early November, pending the final approvals from CCI, NCLT and the Broadcasting Ministry

Reliance-Disney joint venture deal gets European Commission approval
Updated On : 01 Nov 2024 | 12:52 PM IST

Bibek Debroy, top economic advisor to PM Modi, dies at the age of 69

Debroy was a Padma Shri award recipient and was serving as chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister of India, a position he had held since September 2017

Bibek Debroy, top economic advisor to PM Modi, dies at the age of 69
Updated On : 01 Nov 2024 | 10:54 AM IST

Apple sets record India revenue driven by iPhone sales, plans 4 new stores

The iPhone wasn't the only high-performing product; Cook mentioned that iPad sales in India saw strong performance as well, achieving double-digit growth in the quarter ending September

Apple sets record India revenue driven by iPhone sales, plans 4 new stores
Updated On : 01 Nov 2024 | 10:42 AM IST

Why did liquor demand drop for the first time since Covid in Sep quarter?

Whisky, which makes up two-thirds of the spirits segment, experienced a 1 per cent drop in volume, with brandy and rum also falling by 3 per cent and 2 per cent respectively

Why did liquor demand drop for the first time since Covid in Sep quarter?
Updated On : 01 Nov 2024 | 10:16 AM IST

Inflation fails to dim Diwali spirit as brands curate affordable hampers

Consumers have been indulging in festive snacking and gifting for Diwali, encouraged by companies offering affordable gift packs and food hampers despite inflation concerns

Inflation fails to dim Diwali spirit as brands curate affordable hampers
Updated On : 01 Nov 2024 | 9:49 AM IST