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Online Gaming: Indians Spend ₹1.2 Lakh Crore Annually via UPI
“Indians now spend over ₹1.2 lakh crore annually on online gaming through UPI, with ₹41,000 crore spent in the first four months of FY 2025-26, reveals NPCI data.”
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Govt aims Bharatiya Antariksh Station by 2035 & Man on Moon by 2040 says Union Minister Jitendra Singh
Science and Technology Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh today reiterated the government’s commitment to establish an operational Bharatiya Antariksh Station by 2035 and send an Indian crewed mission to the Moon by 2040.
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Heavy Rains Paralyze Mumbai and Parts of Maharashtra Amid Red Alert
Heavy rains lash Mumbai and parts of Maharashtra as IMD issues a red alert. Widespread waterlogging, school closures, train delays, and flight disruptions reported. Emergency teams deployed for rescue and relief.
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India Proposes Major GST Cuts on Small Cars and Insurance; Markets Rally
In a landmark move under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s economic reforms, India is considering significant tax cuts on small cars and insurance premiums as part of a broader overhaul of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) structure, according to a senior government official.
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BJP’s ‘CPR’ Move in Vice Presidential Election Puts Opposition in Double Trouble; Why the Spotlight is on DMK?
BJP announces Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan as NDA’s Vice Presidential candidate, putting DMK and the I.N.D.I.A alliance under pressure in Tamil Nadu. His OBC background and regional identity may reshape political equations ahead of next year’s state polls.
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Cloudburst Triggers Flash Floods in Kathua: Army, NDRF Lead Rescue Efforts
At least four killed and several injured after a cloudburst triggers flash floods in Kathua, Jammu & Kashmir. Indian Army, NDRF, and local authorities lead rescue efforts; helicopters deployed for evacuation.
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Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Returns Home to Thrilling Reception; Set to Meet PM Modi
“Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla returns to India after Axiom-4 mission to ISS; set to meet PM Modi before joining National Space Day celebrations.”
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