Amazon raises free-shipping minimums for customers without Prime memberships
The change doesn’t impact Prime members who pay USD 14.99 per month, or USD 139 a year, for free shipping and other perks.
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August 30, 2023
Uber Ride in India: In 10 Yrs Drivers earned over Rs. 50k crore; 300 crore Trips
Uber on Tuesday completed 10 years in the country.
Maharashtra farmers storm state govt office over land acquisition money
Protesters had breached the security, entered Mantralaya and tried to end their lives by leaping from top floors.
Japan decries China’s harassment of its citizens over Fukushima water release
Japan has urged its citizens in China to keep a low profile and has increased security around schools and diplomatic missions.
Islamabad HC suspends Imran Khan’s conviction and three-year sentence in Toshakhana case
The former prime minister had been sentenced on charges of unlawfully selling state gifts acquired by him and his family during his 2018-2022 tenure.
Meta fights sprawling Chinese ‘Spamouflage’ operation
The network typically posted praise for China and its Xinjiang province and criticisms of the United States, Western foreign policies, and critics of the Chinese government including journalists
Reliance Retail may outpace other RIL businesses
Valuation after Qatar Investment Authority’s 1% stake buy for $1 bn surged to `8.28L cr from `4.28L cr in Sept 2020
Government proposes changes in pharma PLI allocation
The proposed amendment aims to introduce a revised incentive allocation clause, which will ensure sustainable production throughout the scheme’s tenure.
Goa Shipyard to build warships for Kenya; UAE delegation visits Indian Navy units
As per the Ministry of Defence, capacity building and cooperation in defence industry and equipment was discussed at length.
Chandrayaan-3 rover finds sulphur on moon’s south pole
A scientist told TNIE that sulphur has been found on some parts of the moon earlier, but not on the south pole.
J&K administration plans unique ID for every house, street in Srinagar
The work on Unique ID started on a pilot project basis in SMC areas in Srinagar and a plate will be installed outside the houses.
Bihar BJP leader joins Congress, many set to follow him in coming days
Vinod Sharma had resigned from the saffron party last month alleging the central government’s utter failure to contain violence in Manipur.
Rajasthan BJP MLA levels graft charge against Union Law Minister Arjun Meghwal
Kailash Meghwal claimed that Arjun Meghwal had joined politics to save himself from corruption cases and called him "corrupt number one."
Congress chief Kharge is the front-runner for convenor of ‘INDIA’ alliance
The Opposition alliance, INDIA, appears to be planning to pit a Dalit stalwart against the ruling BJP in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
AAP takes dig at ED after functionary booked by CBI; urges SC to shut it down
AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh said the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has been investigating the “so-called” excise policy scam for the last one year.
Delhi court seeks police stand in bail plea filed by Sharjeel Imam
The petition contended that Imam has been in custody since January 28, 2020, and completed more than three years and six months in jail.
Tunnelling of entire Delhi-Meerut RRTS corridor completed
Seven state-of-the-art Sudarshan Tunnel Boring Machines (TBM) are being used to create the 12-km long parallel tunnels of the underground section of the country’s first RRTS corridor.
Ex Delhi HC judge named interim Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission chief
Sources said the power department had issued the order following the approval of his appointment by Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena.
G20: ‘Culture corridor’ to showcase India’s heritage, diverse culture
A G20 digital museum is also being set up as part of the ‘corridor’ for which the member countries have been asked to send their entries.
IndiGo flight to Mumbai develops snag, manages to land after one engine shuts down
The twin-engine Airbus A321 (VT-IUJ) saw one of its Pratt & Whitney (P&W) engines shut down in flight and landed with its remaining engine in operation.
