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While local delivery services through e-commerce operators (ECOs) will now be liable for GST, ride apps are still awaiting clarity on whether GST applies to passengers under the subscription model — where drivers pay 18 per cent on monthly platform fees.At its 56th meeting last week, the GST Council recommended an 18 per cent levy on local delivery services through ECOs — like Zomato and Swiggy — in addition to the 5 per cent already collected by such aggregators on behalf of restaurants. The additional cost is expected to be passed on to users of food aggregator apps. In contrast,…

If you’ve ever experienced a sharp, stabbing headache during takeoff or landing on a flight, you’re not alone — you might have had what’s called an ‘airplane headache’. The symptoms can be quite distinct, and for those affected, the pain can be alarming and disruptive. Unlike regular tension or migraine headaches, airplane headaches are characterised by localised, piercing pain often around the forehead or behind the eyes. They come on suddenly, last for a short duration, usually under 30 minutes, and resolve just as quickly once the aircraft stabilises or lands.  But what causes airplane headaches, and why do they…

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s visit to flood-hit Punjab Thursday has highlighted a more proactive approach by the BJP towards the calamity. This marked a sharp contrast from 2023, when no Union minister visited the state even though 21 of its 23 districts had been submerged then due to floods.Chouhan visited several villages in Amritsar, Gurdaspur and Kapurthala, and made it clear that he arrived in the state on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s instructions. “I have been sent by the Prime Minister to take stock of the floods in Punjab. We are standing tall with Punjab,” he said, adding…

Goal machine Cristiano Ronaldo began his bid for a sixth FIFA World Cup finals appearance with characteristic flair, scoring twice and breaking records as Portugal routed Armenia 5-0 in their WC Qualifiers opener on Saturday night. After his Al-Nassr teammate Joao Felix opened the scoring in the 10th minute, Ronaldo doubled Portugal’s lead in the 21st minute with his 139th international goal. The 40-year-old expertly brushed past his defender to connect with a cross from close range. Ronaldo surpasses Messi’s record with stunner Joao Cancelo extended Portugal’s lead to three goals in the 32nd minute, scoring from a cut-back pass…

The richest man in the world, Elon Musk, known to steer SpaceX, Tesla, and xAI, has a net worth of about $400 billion. Now, Musk could also become the man to draw the highest salary. Tesla’s board of directors has put forward a new proposal that would give Musk a pay package of a whopping $1 trillion. In a recent regulatory filing, the electric car maker said that it will hand over 12 per cent of shares to Musk in a dozen separate packages if he manages to meet the targets set by the company. To get the full payout,…

The World Cup is more than a tournament—it’s a passport stamp in motion. And for soccer-obsessed globe-trotters (or football-obsessed, depending where you hail from), it can be a 90-minute crescendo in the middle of a week spent wandering through new cities, flavors, and cultures.In 2026, the FIFA World Cup will unfold across three countries for the first time—Canada, the United States, and Mexico—turning North America into one sprawling, exhilarating stage for the world’s most beloved sport. It’s the ultimate ticket to adventure for travelers who crave the pulse of a crowd as much as they do a skyline at sunset…

About 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants have voted down the employer’s wage offer that the union and airline agreed to last month but another walkout is not expected. Flight attendants at Air Canada wrapped up voting Saturday on a tentative new contract, with 99.1% voting down the airline’s wage offer. The airline says the wage portion will now be referred to mediation as previously agreed to by both sides. Story continues below this ad “Air Canada and CUPE contemplated this potential outcome and mutually agreed that if the tentative agreement was not ratified, the wage portion would be referred to…

Cristiano Ronaldo scores twice in a 5-0 World Cup qualifying win in Armenia as Portugal remember Diogo Jota.Published On 6 Sep 20256 Sep 2025Cristiano Ronaldo’s quest to play in a record sixth World Cup has begun in typical fashion with two goals as Portugal made a winning start to its qualifying campaign by routing Armenia 5-0.The match on Saturday marked a poignant day for the Portuguese as it was their first international fixture since the death of their forward Diogo Jota in a car crash in July along with his brother Andre Silva.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listThe stadium…

The congressional redistricting fights that President Trump has sparked in Texas, California and Missouri are leading some advocacy groups to reconsider their position on partisan gerrymandering. SCOTT SIMON, HOST: President Trump has sparked redistricting fights in Texas, California and other states that could reshape the political map. But as NPR’s Hansi Lo Wang reports, some longtime opponents of gerrymandering are now reconsidering their position.(SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING)UNIDENTIFIED PROTESTER #1: Ready for some more chants?UNIDENTIFIED PROTESTER #2: Yeah.UNIDENTIFIED PROTESTER #1: Here we go.HANSI LO WANG, BYLINE: In 2019, Common Cause took their campaign against partisan gerrymandering all the way to the…

Harrison Bader #2 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts after hitting a home run against the Miami Marlins during the fourth inning of the game at loanDepot park on Sept. 05, 2025 in Miami, Florida. Megan Briggs/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Megan Briggs/Getty Images A young Philadelphia Phillies fan has been given special baseball treats after a coveted home run ball was taken away from him during a dispute that has gone viral. Phillies outfielder Harrison Bader hit a home run during a matchup against the Miami Marlins on Friday at loanDepot Park in Miami, with the baseball flying into…