Shares of prominent gaming companies, including Delta Corp. and OnMobile Global Ltd., surged on Friday after the Supreme Court of India granted a stay on the proceedings regarding show cause notices (SCNs) issued by the tax department. These notices were linked to the proposed imposition of a 28% Goods and Services Tax (GST) on online gaming companies, which had caused significant concern within the industry. Abhishek A Rastogi, the founder of Rastogi Chambers, representing the gaming compani

Antony Vo, a 32-year-old man from Indiana who participated in the January 6 Capitol assault, was arrested in Whistler, British Columbia, on the four-year anniversary of the attack. Vo had been sentenced to nine months in prison for his involvement in the 2021 attack but fled to Canada before he was due to report to a US federal prison in June 2024. Vo admitted he sought refuge in Canada in hopes of receiving a pardon from President-elect Donald Trump upon his return to office. The Canada Bord

On January 9, 2025, the state funeral of President Jimmy Carter, held at Washington’s National Cathedral, provided a rare moment of political camaraderie between President-elect Donald Trump and former President Barack Obama. The two, who have a long history of public disagreement and political rivalry, were seen engaged in a friendly conversation during the ceremony. This unexpected interaction quickly caught the attention of attendees and quickly went viral on social media. Despite th

During the winter months, colder temperatures and reduced physical activity can lead to weight gain and higher levels of bad cholesterol (LDL). However, by incorporating certain cholesterol-lowering foods into your diet, you can help manage your cholesterol levels effectively. These foods work by reducing cholesterol absorption, improving HDL (good cholesterol), and promoting overall heart health. In this article, we share 10 foods that can help lower cholesterol and support a heart-healthy w

An inquiry into the actions of British Special Forces (UKSF) during the Afghanistan conflict has revealed serious allegations of war crimes, including extrajudicial killings and efforts to cover up these unlawful actions. The investigation, commissioned by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) in 2022, focuses on the Special Air Service (SAS) and their operations between 2010 and 2013. Testimonies from sever

Delhi Police have apprehended a Class 12 student for his involvement in a series of bomb hoaxes that caused panic across numerous schools in the national capital. According to officials, the minor’s motive was to avoid taking his school exams, and he resorted to sending bomb threat emails to trigger fear and force exam cancellations. The student sent bomb threats to at least six different schools, deliberately excluding his own institution from the list. In one instance, he se

Manoj Tiwary, former Indian cricketer, has criticized the selection of Gautam Gambhir as the head coach of the Indian national cricket team, stating that Gambhir is more suited for mentoring IPL teams rather than leading the national side. Tiwary cited several poor performances, including India's recent losses in Sri Lanka, New Zealand, and the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, to support his argument that Gambhir’s appointment was a mistake. He believes that Gambhir lacks the necessary coach

Expansion of China's Trade-In Scheme China is extending its consumer trade-in program, originally launched in March 2024, to help stimulate demand in the struggling household sector. The scheme now includes additional home appliances such as microwave ovens, dishwashers, and rice cookers. In an effort to boost the digital goods market, subsidies are also being offered for products like smartphones, tablets, and smartwatches. Consumers who trade in old products can receive subsidies

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised Kenya to prioritize developing a predictable and robust regulatory framework for its cryptocurrency sector. In response to requests from Kenya's Capital Markets Authority (CMA) for input on future crypto regulations, the IMF conducted a detailed review of Kenya's crypto landscape. A 43-page Technical Assistance Report released on January 8 outlines the key steps needed to enhance regulation, ensuring the safety of participants and comp

On Thursday, Lebanon’s parliament elected General Joseph Aoun, the country’s army chief, as president, filling the vacant office that had remained unoccupied since October 2022. His election marks a shift in Lebanon’s political landscape and reflects a diminished influence of the Iran-backed Hezbollah group following the impact of the recent war with Israel. Aoun, who enjoys U.S. approval, received crucial backing from Hezbollah’s Shi'ite ally, the Amal Movement, a

A recent study by researchers at the University of Coimbra in Portugal highlights the potential health benefits of regular coffee consumption, suggesting it could extend a person's healthy lifespan by an average of 1.8 years. The research, which was supported by the Institute for Scientific Information on Coffee (ISIC), reviews over 50 previous studies to assess the impact of coffee on longevity. Published in the journal Ageing Research Reviews, the study explores how coffee'

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Chairman S.N. Subrahmanyan's remarks about employees needing to work 90 hours a week to stay competitive have sparked outrage on Reddit. In a video from an internal interaction, Subrahmanyan expressed his belief that working on Sundays would help employees achieve success, citing China's 90-hour work week as a model to follow. The comments were met with significant backlash, with many questioning the toll such work expectations take on employee well-being

The recent tragic stampede during the Vaikuntha Ekadashi celebrations in Tirupati has left the community in grief. In response to the crisis, the government has announced an ex-gratia of ₹25 lakh to the families of the deceased. This announcement was made following the incident at the token distribution centers for the Vaikuntha Dwara Darshan. Revenue Minister Anagani Satyaprasad, alongside other state ministers, including Home Minister Anita and Anam Ramanayana Reddy, visited the

Two U.S. astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, who have been stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) for months, provided an update on their extended stay. Initially, they were expected to spend just eight days aboard the ISS after arriving in June via Boeing's Starliner spacecraft. However, technical issues with the Starliner’s propulsion system forced NASA to change their return plans, pushing their departure to March 2025 at the earliest. Despite the

Rajya Sabha MP Priyanka Chaturvedi has spoken out on the issue of grooming gangs in the UK, stating that the blame cannot be placed on Asia as a whole but rather on "one rogue nation"—Pakistan. This statement was endorsed by SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who called her assertion "true." Chaturvedi’s comments came amid growing tensions in the UK, where the opposition Conservative party called for a new national inquiry into the widespread sexual abus

Potholes are a nuisance for drivers, but BYD’s newest electric vehicle, the YangWang U9, may make them a thing of the past. This futuristic, driverless car has the ability to leap over potholes with ease, thanks to its innovative suspension system. The YangWang U9, a stylish, McLaren-esque supercar, can reach speeds of up to 120 KMPH and can make jumps as high as 2.5 meters long and 6 meters wide. In a video released by the Chinese automaker, the car is seen executing a flawle

Air Chief Marshal AP Singh has raised serious concerns about the ongoing delays in the delivery of the Tejas fighter aircraft, calling for an urgent boost in private sector partnerships for defence product development. Speaking at the 21st Subroto Mukherjee Seminar, Singh emphasized that R&D in defence becomes irrelevant if it doesn't meet its timelines, pointing out how the Tejas project, conceived in 1984, still faces delays. Despite its induction into the Indian Air Force in 2016,

Team India's crushing 3-1 defeat to Australia in the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy has triggered intense debate over the future of star players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Their poor performances have left their places in the Test team uncertain, with increasing criticism over their lack of commitment to domestic cricket. A former BCCI official has called for a "strict message" to be sent to underperforming players, urging the selection committee to take stronger action.

Introduction of Samsung’s AI Home Suite at CES 2025: Samsung presented a new suite of artificial intelligence (AI) features for its smart home appliances at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025. The company emphasized its “AI for All” vision, aiming to make AI an integral part of everyday life, available everywhere and for everyone. This new approach introduces the concept of Home

Chandrababu Naidu's Security Measures Chandrababu Naidu, the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, has been granted one of the highest levels of security among Indian politicians. This is due to the significant security threats he faces, particularly from Naxals, which date back to the Alipiri attack in 2004. The state government has ensured that Naidu’s safety is a top priority by allocating him a robust protection setup, which includes National Security Guard (NSG) commandos an