The festive season, traditionally the most lucrative period for the automobile industry, is experiencing a downturn. While new car and two-wheeler purchases are often considered auspicious during this time, the current scenario is different. According to automobile dealers, a decline of up to 25 percent has been recorded in bookings and showroom visits since the second week of August. Customers are postponing their decisions to buy new vehicles, primarily due to the expectation of a reduction in GST (Goods and Services Tax). Currently, cars are subject to a GST of up to 28 percent, but there are discussions about the…
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to undertake a two-day visit to Gujarat, commencing on Monday, August 25th. The primary focus of his visit will be the inauguration of significant infrastructure projects in Ahmedabad, collectively valued at over Rs 5,400 crore. These projects span various sectors, including railways, road construction, energy distribution, and urban development. Key initiatives encompass road connectivity enhancements, power distribution projects worth Rs 1,000 crore, the unveiling of a state-level data center in Gandhinagar, railway upgrades valued at Rs 1,400 crore, and initiatives related to slum redevelopment.
Israel’s focus is now on Houthi fighters. On Monday, August 25th, Israel launched a major operation against the Houthis. The operation aimed to eliminate the Houthi military chief and the President of Yemen, but the strikes missed their targets. The operation resulted in civilian casualties without any successful hits on Houthi commanders. The question arises: Despite deploying significant resources, why has Israel been unable to eliminate Houthi fighters, especially considering their successful operations in countries like Iran?
The animated mythological film, Mahavatar Narsimha, continues its successful run in theaters, captivating audiences even after a month of release. According to reports, the film is experiencing remarkable success. On its 31st day, the film earned a substantial 6.15 crore rupees. Its total collection for the month reached 231.75 crore rupees. In India alone, the film’s gross collection amounts to 268.50 crore rupees. The film has also benefited from positive word-of-mouth internationally. The overseas collection for the month is 24.25 crore rupees. Globally, Mahavatar Narsimha has earned 292.75 crore rupees. Adding the 31st-day earnings of 6.15 crore rupees in India…
The FASTag Annual Pass, a service offered by the Indian Highway Management Company Limited (IHMCL), is specifically for private cars, jeeps, and vans. This pass allows users to bypass toll plazas on National Highways (NH) and National Expressways (NE) without stopping. The pass is valid for one year or 200 trips, whichever comes first. This means you can either enjoy toll-free travel for an entire year or utilize it for up to 200 trips. However, acquiring this pass requires an upfront payment of ₹3,000. This raises the question of whether investing ₹3,000 in an annual FASTag is a worthwhile decision.…
In the UP T20 League 2025, a match on August 24th saw bowler Atal Bihari overwhelm the opposing team. The 26-year-old took so many wickets that the opposing team had no chance of winning. Atal Bihari, a right-arm fast bowler, took wickets of batsmen from the top, middle, and lower orders. His full name is Atal Bihari Rai, and he was instrumental in Kashi Rudras’ victory at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. Kashi Rudras scored 187 runs for the loss of 4 wickets in 20 overs. The team was boosted by the performance of Karan Sharma, who scored 71 runs…
Renault India has introduced the Kiger facelift after a promotional campaign. The updated compact SUV is priced from ₹6.29 lakh to ₹11.29 lakh, mirroring the outgoing model’s price range. The previous Kiger model offered four trims, RXE, RXL, RXT(O), and RXZ. The refreshed Kiger is available in four new trims: Authentic, Evolution, Techno, and Emotion. The starting price of the new Renault Kiger is slightly higher than the previous model. The top-spec Emotion CVT variant is only marginally more expensive than the previous RXZ CVT variant. For the introductory period, the mid-spec Techno CVT and top-spec Turbo manual variants are…
During his visit to Japan, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai held discussions with senior representatives of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) in Tokyo, including Kazuo Nakajo, Yuji Endo, and Harunobu Hara, to explore investment and industrial cooperation opportunities. The meeting highlighted the vast potential of Chhattisgarh in sectors such as IT, textiles, aerospace, automobiles, electronics, and clean energy. The Chief Minister invited JETRO representatives to seek new investment opportunities in the state’s rapidly progressing economy. Chief Minister Sai emphasized that Chhattisgarh is an emerging industrial and investment destination located in the heart of India. The state government is attracting…
Opposition parties are criticizing the Election Commission and the BJP regarding the revision of voter lists in Bihar. The Election Commission removed the names of 6.5 million people from the voter list. In response, Samajwadi Party MP Dharmendra Yadav stated that the Election Commission should demand the resignation of those MPs from Bihar who were elected based on the 6.5 million incorrect voters. Furthermore, he addressed a bill presented in Parliament regarding the removal of PMs and CMs for committing serious offenses, stating that the proposal to remove the Prime Minister, Chief Minister, and ministers from their posts after 30…
Typhoon Kaziki, predicted to be the strongest storm of the year, is poised to make landfall in Vietnam. The meteorological department reports the typhoon is advancing towards the central coast of Vietnam, with wind speeds reaching 175 km/h, which could intensify further after landfall. In response, airports and schools across the country have been closed. Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet have canceled more than 22 flights. An evacuation order has been issued for 586,000 people across four provinces. Over 150,000 families in Thanh Hoa, Quang Tri, Hue, and Da Nang have been instructed to seek shelter in safer locations. Kaziki is…