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PoliticsPhoto: Hindu TechAs New Delhi's air quality worsens, residents face high costs for air purifiers. Despite the Delhi High Court's observations and a Parliamentary Standing Committee's recommendation to reduce GST on purifiers and HEPA filters from 18% to 5%, the GST Fitment Committee has upheld the 18% tax rate, keeping purification products expensive for consumers.
Hindu Tech··New Delhi
TechnologyPhoto: TOI WorldIn late 2025, Australia passed a law banning social media access for individuals under 16. Reddit and a libertarian group are challenging this law in the High Court, arguing against its effectiveness. Despite the law's intent to protect youth, many under-16s still access social media. The government has responded by enforcing stricter penalties on platforms that do not comply.
TOI World·
TechnologyPhoto: Economic TimesKrafton Inc. is investing heavily in India's gaming industry to drive growth and develop new games beyond its popular PUBG franchise. The company plans to acquire another studio and expand its Bangalore team significantly. This expansion will leverage India's software development talent and incorporate advancements in artificial intelligence to enhance game development.
Economic Times··Bangalore
HealthPhoto: News18Hi BusinessSumit from Sultanpur became paralyzed from the waist down after falling from a two-story building. Despite this severe challenge, he did not give up. Today, he supports himself by working as a food delivery person, demonstrating remarkable resilience and determination in the face of adversity.
News18Hi Business··Sultanpur
PoliticsPhoto: News18 HindiDeepali Masirkar, who hails from a small village in Maharashtra and studied at the London School of Economics, passed the UPSC Civil Services Examination on her first attempt. She has been appointed as the Executive Director (Chief Security) at ONGC, marking a significant achievement in her career.
News18 Hindi··Maharashtra
PoliticsPhoto: Deccan HeraldIn Tripura's Sepahijala district, six villagers were arrested for attacking three BSF jawans after they detained a suspected smuggler near Ashabari border outpost. The mob vandalized a BSF vehicle and attempted to snatch arms. Chief Minister Manik Saha condemned the violence and directed swift police action against the attackers.
Deccan Herald··Agartala
Hindu Tech··New Delhi
Photo: Hindu TechAs New Delhi's air quality worsens, residents face high costs for air purifiers. Despite the Delhi High Court's observations and a Parliamentary Standing Committee's recommendation to reduce GST on purifiers and HEPA filters from 18% to 5%, the GST Fitment Committee has upheld the 18% tax rate, keeping purification products expensive for consumers.
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