Starting April 1, 2025, changes in income tax slabs, UPI rules, and TDS thresholds will take effect. The highest tax rate of 30% applies to income above Rs 24 lakh. TDS thresholds for interest income have been increased. The Unified Pension Scheme begins and existing small savings scheme rates remain unchanged.
Evangelical Christian pastor Bajinder Singh has been sentenced to life imprisonment for raping a woman in 2018. He was also fined Rs 1 lakh. The court announced the punishment after convicting him. Singh previously served time for a murder case. The woman expressed satisfaction with the verdict. Other accused persons were acquitted due to insufficient evidence.
Devotees can no longer buy liquor in Ujjain for offerings at Kal Bhairav temple due to a new ban. Liquor sales within Ujjain municipal limits have ceased, closing all shops and bars. However, devotees can still carry legally purchased liquor from outside the city. The temple will maintain a two-day stock of liquor for rituals.
A woman in Perth reported feeling shocked and disrespected when her doctor used ChatGPT to analyze her test results, calling it unprofessional. The incident has been reported to regulatory authorities, prompting debate over the use of AI tools in healthcare.
The Supreme Court of India mandated the Prayagraj Development Authority to compensate five homeowners, whose houses were unlawfully demolished in 2021, with Rs 10 lakh each. The court emphasized that the right to shelter is a fundamental right and must be protected under the rule of law.
Researchers suggest that dividing the average daily heart rate by the number of daily steps from wearables can offer insights into heart health. This Daily Heart Rate Per Step metric correlates with conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and heart failure. This approach could turn smartwatches into valuable tools for early detection of cardiovascular diseases.
RCB and GT will face off in an IPL 2025 match at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on April 2, with live streaming starting at 7:30 PM IST. RCB is unbeaten so far, while GT comes on the back of a big win against Mumbai Indians. Both teams are in strong form.
Studio Ghibli-inspired AI image creation has become a viral trend, allowing users to transform their photos into enchanting artworks with a dreamy, hand-drawn aesthetic. Various free tools, including Grok, Gemini 2.0, and Craiyon, enable users to generate these whimsical visuals effortlessly.
A massive explosion at an illegal firecracker godown in Deesa, Banaskantha, killed 21 people, including four children, with most victims buried under debris. The accident, caused by unauthorized storage and manufacturing of firecrackers, led to the arrest of warehouse operators Khoobchand Thakkar and his son Deepak. Authorities are taking strict legal actions.
Punjab Kings won their second consecutive match in the IPL, defeating Lucknow Super Giants by eight wickets. PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer scored a match-winning fifty. LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka was seen conversing with Iyer and Rishabh Pant. Lucknow are still trying to adapt to their home conditions and will face Mumbai Indians next.
The central government plans to table the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 in Parliament, amidst opposition resistance. The bill seeks to improve the administration of Waqf properties, introduce technology-driven management, address legal complexities, and ensure transparency and accountability in Waqf management while incorporating key reforms.
Stock market today: Indian equity benchmark indices, BSE Sensex and Nifty50, opened in green in trade on Wednesday. While BSE Sensex moved up over 200 points, Nifty50 went above 23,300.
The H-1B visa cap of 85,000 for FY 2026 has been reached, as announced by USCIS. Selected petitioners can now file H-1B cap-subject petitions starting April 1, 2025. The fees for registrations and petitions have increased, with additional fees introduced for larger companies.
