Centre hikes passport fees; 36-page passport to cost ₹2,500 from July 1
Under the revised fee structure, an ordinary fresh passport or reissue of a 36-page passport for applicants aged 18 years and above will cost ₹2,500
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Cybercrime complaints are easy to file. But why justice takes longer
India has made cybercrime reporting easier, but victims still face delays in FIRs, fund recovery and investigations. Here's what happens after a complaint is filed
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WhatsApp's journey: From status app to world's default messaging service
With Cred founder Kunal Shah set to lead WhatsApp globally, here's a look at the evolution of the app that transformed digital communication and largely replaced SMS across the world
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Japan's Sakana AI says Fugu Ultra matches Mythos on certain benchmarks
What are Fugu and Fugu Ultra, the AI systems through which Japan's Sakana AI is betting on 'One Model To Command Them All' and claiming Mythos-level performance on some benchmarks?
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Net direct tax collections rise 14.6% to ₹5.21 trn till June 17 in FY27
Gross direct tax collections increased 12.46 per cent to ₹6.1 trillion from ₹5.4 trillion recorded a year earlier
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Can foreign bond inflows strengthen the rupee and lower yields now?
Can foreign bond inflows strengthen the rupee and lower yields? Experts say yes, but only at the margin, with domestic and global factors playing a larger role
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How extreme heat is exposing gaps in India's crop insurance system
As extreme heat damages yields, quality and farm incomes without triggering formal crop failure, experts say India's insurance system is struggling to adapt to climate reality
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AI ads face ASCI test as draft rules target deepfakes, misleading claims
The guidelines also state that AI-driven paid or sponsored product suggestions would need to be specifically labelled as "sponsored by". ASCI has sought feedback by June 13
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