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Elon Musk pulls back on threat to withdraw Dragon spacecraft
A social media dispute erupted between President Trump and Elon Musk, leading Musk to initially threaten the decommissioning of SpaceX's Dragon capsule, crucial for ISS operations. This capsule is vital for transporting astronauts and supplies, with NASA heavily reliant on SpaceX for various missions, including lunar landings.
Horoscope today, May 30, 2025: love, career & finance predictions — key insights for Aries, Libra, Scorpio, Taurus & Pisces to boost your confidence and seize opportunities
Horoscope Today May 30, 2025 brings personalized insights for all 12 zodiac signs in love, career, and finance. Whether you're chasing a big dream, seeking emotional balance, or wondering what’s next in your love life, this daily horoscope is your perfect guide. The stars are aligning in powerful ways today, helping you make better choices and stay grounded. Each zodiac sign gets clear, practical advice to navigate the day with confidence. From financial clarity to emotional growth, this astrology guide helps you understand your path and make the most of every moment.
AI personal shoppers hunt down bargain buys
The AI adjusts the clothing size to fit, accounting for how fabrics drape, according to Google head of advertising and commerce Vidhya Srinivasan.Shoppers can then set the price they would pay and leave the AI to relentlessly browse the internet for a deal -- alerting the shopper when it finds one, and asking if it should buy using Google's payment platform.
Gen X-ers were meant to lead: Now they’re dodging AI, funding startups, and managing Gen Z complaints- WTF happened?
Gen X grapples with obsolescence in the face of AI and a rapidly changing job market, fearing irrelevance and financial insecurity. Haunted by industries vanishing and replaced by younger, tech-savvy generations, they desperately seek a retirement escape. However, the dream of early retirement is often shattered by unforeseen circumstances, leaving them perpetually striving to stay afloat in an unpredictable world.
GST is applicable on joint development of properties in this condition, rules Patna High Court; buyers must check this
The Patna High Court has ruled that GST is applicable on RCM basis on the transfer of development rights from a landowner to a builder before the completion certificate (CC) is issued under a joint development agreement. This decision means builders must pay GST on the apartment units given to the landowner, potentially increasing costs for landowners. Read below to know more.
'Are we invoicing in tiramisu now?’: Freelancer shares hilarious incident of client paying with ‘cheesecake’ instead of money, goes viral
When freelancer Harnoor Saluja sent her invoice, she expected money—but received a cheesecake instead. Her hilarious LinkedIn post about being "paid" in dessert has gone viral, sparking witty reactions and a deeper conversation about freelancer payments. Wrapped in humour, her tale highlights the quirky yet frustrating realities of the gig economy. Would you work for cake?
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Bombay High Court gives GST relief to homeowners: No GST on re-development by homeowners through builder under these terms
Real estate: The Bombay High Court has ruled that no GST can be levied in a joint development agreement (JDA) where the landowner/homeowner has not sold the land's development rights. In this case where this judgement came, the landowner made a deal with the builder to build a multstoried apartment on his land, for this he paid Rs 7 crore and 2 apartments. Know more about this case.
Monkey steals Samsung S25 Ultra, returns it only for a pack of mango juice. Watch viral video
A mischievous monkey in Vrindavan pulled off a hilarious barter deal, swapping a pricey Samsung S25 Ultra for a small pack of a mango drink. A viral video shows the primate perched on a balcony, firmly gripping the smartphone while three men try to negotiate its return by offering multiple juice packs. Initially unimpressed, the monkey finally accepts the trade, tossing the phone back after securing its drink.
'Bandar' steals man's iPhone in Vrindavan temple, what happened next will leave you bursting with laughter
Monkeys, known for their playful antics and mischief, often surprise us with their unexpected behavior. In a recent light-hearted incident at Sri Rangnath Ji Mandir in Vrindavan, a mischievous monkey stole a man's iPhone, creating a comical yet amusing spectacle. The ensuing events are bound to bring a smile to your face.
North Korea rejects South's 'audacious' economic aid plan
Experts say South's latest economic plan is similar to proposals by previous presidents, including those during the summits between the then-U.S. President Donald Trump and former North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, suggesting the North was unlikely to accept the offer.
First ministerial visit to Russia since Ukraine war
The 25th edition of the economic forum will take place from June 15 to 18. Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov had visited India early April in what was the first ministerial visit from Russia to India since February 24. Mandaviya will represent India at the high-profile event, ET has learnt.
China: Locked-down Shanghai residents barter for what money can’t buy
Availability of many goods in Shanghai has been strained by clogged logistics into the city and the lack of couriers to deliver supplies to locals barred from leaving their homes. The city’s sweeping restrictions on movement, aimed at stymieing the spread of the highly infectious Omicron variant, are now entering their third week.
Digital rupee to be introduced by the RBI: Budget 2022
Introduction of Digital currency by central bank will lead to cheaper currency management. The FM said that the digital rupee issued by RBI will use blockchain technology starting from FY 2022-23.
Ignore inflation at your own peril when investing
The safety vs returns dichotomy of so many investments that people make all the time looks very different when you subtract the inflation rate from the investments. Once you do that, you may realise that the safest investments actually do not even manage to completely compensate for the inflation rate.
Bitcoin and Ethereum prices 'seem high,' says Elon Musk
The chief executive of Tesla Inc, whose recent tweets have fueled the digital-currency rally, made the remark on Twitter while replying to a user who said that gold was better than both bitcoin and conventional cash.
ISRO and NASA can jointly work on India's first manned mission: Former NASA administrator
Major General Charles Frank Bolden who was the 12th NASA Administrator suggested that India can follow what NASA does.
Developers told to pay service tax on redeveloped housing projects
The tax demand is for years prior to the introduction of the goods and services tax. All indirect taxes were subsumed in GST with effect from July 2017.
Social media must guard against misuse of platforms: Ravi Shankar Prasad
Prasad said that social media platforms' large focus on India underscored the sheer size and opportunities presented by the market here.
In broke Venezuela, a haircut costs 5 bananas and 2 eggs
In the hyperinflationary country, where bank notes are as difficult to find as chronically scarce food and medicine, people are increasingly relying on to barter.
No politics in visiting Kalam's house: Kamal Haasan
Haasan visited the House of Kalam and sought blessings of the former president's elder brother, Mohammed Meeran Lebbai Maraikayer, before the actor launches his political party later today.
No consensus on GST, Jammu and Kashmir session may be deferred
Opposition leaders claimed that they proved to the government that the implementation of GST in its current form in the state would weaken the special status of the J&K.
The phenomenon of social reading in Bengaluru: Where bibliophiles exchange their treasured collections
A room filled with strangers turns into a melting pot, with notes being shared on favourite authors and memorable lines.
Hashish trail leads Delhi cops to international LSD cartel
Interrogation revealed that a bigger module, in which foreigners were also involved, had been operating in Himachal Pradesh and the list of drugs they dealt.
PDP, BJP had prefixed game-plan of polarising votes: Omar Abdullah
Omar made a strong pitch and said his party will perform its designated role being secular and forward looking party of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh.
A new power source could drive a change in many aspects of our lives
The advent of the “poo-powered” bus certainly offers commuters chances of purposeful repose as well as gainful movement.
In crisis, there is opportunity, even in a tearjerker like the onion crisis
If all vegetable prices continue to rise, parallel rooftop or kitchen-garden barter regimes — your tomatoes for my onions — could eventually evolve, adding a new dimension to the trend of eating local.
Trade across the Line of Control only working as a goodwill gesture
From faceless partners to lack of acceptable currency to the fact that the two nations are not the best of friends, traders on both sides keep up the show.
Getting to the real root
Most people know that money is not the root of all evil. Instead, the correct quotation from the New Testament is: “For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil.” This puts a different spin on the whole thing because now we’re talking about a human interaction or relationship with a currency of exchange......
Buy Suzlon for Rs 70 price target: Ashish Maheshwari
I am optimistic on Suzlon with a price target of Rs 70 in the short term.
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