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Google in trouble? 55% of people now choose AI over search engines for tasks

India, Sept. 4 -- Is Google's dominance in online search under threat? A new survey suggests that generative AI tools are quickly becoming the preferred choice for millions of people who once relied o... Read More


GST on popcorn: The 'salted vs caramel' debate is finally put to rest with new GST rates

India, Sept. 4 -- India's GST Council has finally laid to rest the controversy over taxation of salted popcorn and caramel popcorn. And you, dear reader, will be either enthused or disappointed-depend... Read More


ED questions ex-cricketer Shikhar Dhawan in illegal betting apps case

India, Sept. 4 -- Former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan on Thursday appeared for questioning before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with a money laundering probe against illegal online... Read More


Trump snubs Elon Musk for White House dinner with top tech CEOs

India, Sept. 4 -- US President Donald Trump has snubbed former close ally Elon Musk for his big dinner at the White House with the top tech CEOs. As per reports, Trump is set to host this dinner on Th... Read More


NIRF Rankings 2025: IISc Bangalore, JNU retain top two ranks in Universities category, check list here

India, Sept. 4 -- The Ministry of Education released the National Institutional Ranking Framework, NIRF Rankings 2025, on Thursday, September 4, 2025. The tenth edition of NIRF India Rankings was rele... Read More


Can you still claim your Covid-era stimulus check? See eligibility and refund status

India, Sept. 4 -- During the COVID-19 pandemic, stimulus checks worth up to $1,400 per beneficiary and dependent had been issued by the government to help families cope with the situation. Those who h... Read More


NIRF Rankings 2025: IISc Bangalore, JNU retain top two ranks in Universities category, check list here

India, Sept. 4 -- The Ministry of Education released the National Institutional Ranking Framework, NIRF Rankings 2025, on Thursday, September 4, 2025. The tenth edition of NIRF India Rankings was rele... Read More


New GST slab of 40%: Cigarettes, SUVs, what else lands in 'sin goods' bracket, and if they'll now cost more

India, Sept. 4 -- A new 40% slab of GST will come into effect on September 22, along with all new rates. The 12% and 28% slabs are gone, and only the 5% and 18% ones from the current four remain. The... Read More


SC takes suo motu cognisance of missing CCTVs in police stations

India, Sept. 4 -- The Supreme Court on Thursday registered a suo motu public interest case over the lack of functional CCTV cameras in police stations, a persistent problem despite a string of binding... Read More


India should cut tariffs to ASEAN levels, join RCEP and CPTPP: EAC-PM member Rakesh Mohan

India, Sept. 4 -- Rakesh Mohan, member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM), on Thursday said India has room to reduce import duties and should aim to bring them down to ASE... Read More