GST Council may increase tax on old and used vehicles, including EVs, to 18%

An 11-year-old Dalit girl from Muzaffarpur, brutally raped and stabbed, died at Patna Medical College Hospital (PMCH) after being kept in an ambulance for over four hours without admission. The child, who had sustained multiple stab wounds, was initially referred to PMCH from SKMCH as her condition deteriorated, but her uncle alleged negligence, stating that she was asked to pay for an oxygen cylinder. This incident, part of a troubling trend in Muzaffarpur, has sparked...

Emerging Research on Gut Health and Blood Pressure Research from Johns Hopkins University indicates a significant connection between gut health and blood pressure, revealing that hydrogen sulfide, a gas generated during digestion, may facilitate artery dilation and enhance blood flow, potentially lowering hypertension. The findings suggest that sustaining a balanced gut microbiome through dietary choices could bolster cardiovascular health, underscoring the interrelated nature of bodily systems. This study opens new avenues for understanding how gut...

Summary Russia's defense ministry acknowledged that Ukrainian drone strikes targeted five airbases, resulting in damage to aircraft, with Kyiv accused of launching the attacks from near airfields in Murmansk and Irkutsk. Ukraine claims to have destroyed approximately 40 Russian military planes. Analysts suggest these strikes may be an attempt to pressure Moscow ahead of peace talks in Istanbul, although there is skepticism regarding the potential for any meaningful breakthrough in negotiations. Full Article

SummaryMarket analysts anticipate that the Reserve Bank of India's upcoming interest rate decision, along with key macroeconomic data and trends from Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs), will significantly influence equity markets this week. The RBI's Monetary Policy Committee meeting on June 6 and updates on economic indicators like auto sales and the monsoon's progress will be closely watched. Despite recent market declines, expectations of a 25 bps rate cut could boost interest rate-sensitive sectors, contingent on...

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NEW DELHI: A thunderstorm and heavy rain swept through Delhi-NCR, bringing relief from high temperatures, which reached 39.7°C. May recorded its wettest levels since 1901, with rainfall nearly tripling since 1951, while average temperatures have remained stable. Experts attribute the increased rainfall and storms to global warming and humidity, which pose health risks and strain infrastructure. Full Article