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In this February 10, 2016 photo, Afghans access social media websites at a private internet cafe in Kabul, Afghanistan. (AP file photo) The Taliban government in Afghanistan has ordered a nationwide suspension of internet and mobile phone service, following weeks of cutting fibre-optic internet connections in different provinces.According to internet watchdog NetBlocks, the country is…
TCS layoff rumours: 6 coping tricks that actually work to survive amid massive job cuts A claim that Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) fired 80,000 employees recently caused a wave of panic online. Social media posts spread the number fast, leaving employees anxious and uncertain. TCS quickly clarified that the actual layoffs were around 12,000, or…
Diwali shoppers may feel the excitement of GST 2.0, with headlines promising lower taxes on televisions, air-conditioners, cars, and other goods. At first glance, the new GST slabs — simplified to 5%, 18%, and 40% — appear to deliver a straightforward win for buyers. The government hopes the reform will reduce prices, simplify compliance, and…
German aviation giant Lufthansa is planning to slash almost 4,000 jobs by 2030, mostly in Germany, as a part of wider efforts to reduce costs after a drop in earnings.Europe’s biggest airline group on Monday announced that the cuts will largely affect administrative roles, leaving pilots and other operational staff largely untouched, AFP reported. Lufthansa’s…
Ranbir Kapoor celebrated his 43rd birthday by greeting paparazzi, cutting a cake, and politely requesting them to stay outside his residential complex. He enjoyed a perfect day with Alia Bhatt and daughter Raha, who gave him 43 kisses and a handmade card, also spending quality time with his mother, Neetu Kapoor. Ranbir Kapoor celebrated his…
India is poised for a significant boost in consumer spending as GST rate reductions come into effect from Navratri, alongside income tax relief and lower interest rates from the RBI.Analysts are calling this a “Lollapalooza effect”, a rare policy combination expected to create a multiplier impact across consumption-linked sectors, influence spending habits, and generate opportunities…
Microsoft has cut off cloud computing and AI services to an Israeli military intelligence unit after an investigation revealed the technology was being used for mass surveillance of Palestinian civilians. The tech giant made the decision following a Guardian investigation that exposed how Israel’s Unit 8200 stored millions of intercepted Palestinian phone calls on Microsoft’s…
Navratri, GST cuts spark festive shopping boom India witnessed an unprecedented rise in digital transactions as the Navratri festival season coincided with the biggest GST cuts on high-value consumer items. According to RBI data, total electronic payments soared to Rs 11.31 lakh crore on Monday, nearly 10 times the Rs 1.18 lakh crore recorded the…
Consumers who feel they have not received the benefit of the recent Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate cut can now raise complaints through multiple channels, the government said on Tuesday.A set of FAQs released by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs says that people can call the National Consumer Helpline (NCH) on…
The Government is actively monitoring whether e-commerce platforms are passing on GST rate cut benefits on FMCG and daily essential items to consumers, officials said Tuesday.Following complaints that some online platforms have not fully reflected the reduced GST rates in their pricing, authorities have instructed field formations to track price changes closely. New GST Rates…
