business The government has announced that an 18% Goods and Services Tax (GST) will be applied to Merchant Discount Rate (MDR). This change affects all merchants and businesses across India. The new tax structure is scheduled to come into effect starting from October 15. This move is part of the government's ongoing efforts to streamline digital transaction taxation. Further circulars are expected to clarify the exact implementation procedures for this tax hike.
business The Supreme Court ruled that identical work alone is not enough for equal pay claims. The judgment, delivered by Justices Dipankar Datta and Sheel Nagu, states that parity requires checking recruitment, qualifications, and experience. This decision stemmed from a dispute involving junior higher secondary school teachers in Kerala. The court emphasized that pay must be for equal work of equal value, not just functional similarity. Constitutional courts can intervene if complete parity across all factors is proven. ⚖️
sports The top ten teams in the open section of the Chess Olympiad maintained flawless 6/6 match scores after the third round. This was happening in Samarkand, where teams faced various challenges against lower-seeded opponents. Across the matches, five of the leading seeds secured victories with a 2½–1½ scoreline. Despite some upsets, the favorites managed to recover and keep their perfect streaks going. Stronger competition is set for round four, including India facing Spain. ♟️
india An IIT Bombay student faced a warning for using ChatGPT during an examination. The institute took action against the student involved in the academic misconduct case. The incident occurred in relation to an exam that took place on a specific date, though details are not provided here. This action highlights the university's strict stance on AI usage in testing environments. The institute has stated it will follow further disciplinary procedures as necessary.
A new architecture called FuzzPrismEdge addresses limitations of Deep Neural Networks on IoT devices causing battery drain and overheating. Developed by Mustafa Abdulkadhim and Sandor. R. Repas, this system dynamically scales computations based on real-time environmental context. Testing showed that this framework extends autonomous operational lifespan by 60.0% to 66.7% compared to static models. It uses a Fuzzy Logic Controller to decide between deep sleep, lightweight processing, or heavy object detection. This intelligent resource allocation conserves RAM and avoids unnecessary GPU use on edge nodes.
Researchers developed a new grass stem-inspired honeycomb structure with curved cell walls to boost energy absorption. This structure was created by modifying the conventional hexagonal design and tested via quasi-static compression experiments. The study compared a conventional and a convex curved cell-wall honeycomb, fabricated using 3D-printed PLA. The optimized design showed a 2.18% increase in Specific Energy Absorption and a 19.75% reduction in Peak Crushing Force. This finding shows major potential for creating lighter crashworthiness applications.
business Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) delivered advanced indigenous aircraft to the Indian Air Force and Pawan Hans Limited on Friday. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu attended the handover ceremony. Specifically, HAL delivered two LCA FOC Trainer aircraft to the IAF and four Dhruv NG helicopters to Pawan Hans Limited. These deliveries highlight India's systematic move towards 'Aatmanirbharta' in defence manufacturing. Further, HAL's capability is showcased across military aviation, civil rotary-wing, and pilot training sectors. 🇮🇳
entertainment Radhika Apte shared experiences of being pressured for intimate and unusual scenes in her career. She recalled being asked to perform an action sequence while wearing only a bra and underwear. In the past, people assumed she would agree to such requests easily, even without a clear story reason. Now, she insists filmmakers explain the necessity of every scene and its narrative fit. She believes actors' boundaries must be respected instead of facing pressure for project success.
Radhika Apte discussed being asked to perform an action scene involving only a bra and underwear. This request came during a project she was involved in. The specifics of the date and location were not disclosed in the report. The situation sparked conversation about the boundaries in filmmaking. She is continuing her work while navigating these kinds of professional demands.
business Chery Automobile has officially patented three new vehicles in India: the Tiggo 4, Tiggo Pup pickup, and Exeed EX7 REEV. This IP filing took place as part of Chery's partnership with JSW Motors in India. The Tiggo 4 is an upcoming facelift, while the Pup is a compact monobody truck with unknown specs. The Exeed EX7 REEV is a range-extended hybrid featuring a 30-inch infotainment screen. These patents suggest potential future launches or are for IP protection within the Indian market. 🚗
world PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the two-day National Green Tribunal international conference in New Delhi. This major event gathered eminent judges and judicial representatives from 17 nations, alongside distinguished Indian participants. The conference commenced with addresses acknowledging Chief Justice Surya Kant and Attorney General R. Venkataramani. The proceedings were then opened by a welcome address from National Green Tribunal Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava. This gathering signals a serious global focus on environmental and climate dynamics going forward.
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