Day: February 24, 2025

India Caps EV Charging Investment for Tariff Relief, Impacting Tesla’s Potential Entry

Manish Kumar

India’s new EV policy, designed to attract global automakers like Tesla, introduces a cap on charging infrastructure investments eligible for import duty reductions. While offering a reduced 15% import tariff (down from 100%) for automakers committing $500 million to local manufacturing, the draft rules limit charging network investment to 5% of the total commitment. This restriction aims to prioritize local manufacturing over simply establishing charging stations. The move comes as Tesla reportedly finalizes showroom locations in India, where the reduced tariffs are a significant incentive. However, the charging investment cap…

Google Set to Open First Retail Stores Outside the U.S. in India

Manish Kumar

Google’s Big Bet on India Tech giant Google is gearing up to establish its first-ever retail stores outside the United States, selecting India as the launchpad for its global retail expansion. With India being a key growth market, Google is finalizing store locations in New Delhi and Mumbai, marking a significant step in its competition with Apple in the premium smartphone segment. Despite having a strong digital presence and relying on authorised retail partners, Google aims to replicate the success of Apple’s brick-and-mortar strategy, which has helped the Cupertino-based company…

Delhi’s ‘Lady Don’ Falls: The Lavish Life and Criminal Empire of Zoya Khan

Manish Kumar

A Queenpin in the Underworld Delhi’s crime world has long been dominated by notorious gangsters, but few expected a woman to rise as a central figure in organized crime. That was until the Special Cell arrested Zoya Khan, wife of gangster Hashim Baba, in a drug-related case. Behind her glamorous lifestyle, luxury brands, and high-profile social presence lay a dangerous empire of extortion, drug trafficking, and organized crime. Zoya’s arrest, with 270 grams of heroin worth ₹1 crore, finally exposed her hidden role as the mastermind behind her jailed husband’s…

JVC TV INDIA AMPLIFIES CUSTOMER DELIGHT WITH UNBEATABLE DISCOUNTS ON NEWLY LAUNCHED TVs AT AMAZON INDIA

Manish Kumar

The special pricing will last for 8 days starting February 21, 2025 The company offers stunning QLED TVs, designed to deliver an exceptional viewing experience at a starting price of INR 11,499 New Delhi,  February 2025– JVC TV India is back to light up the end of winters with exclusive deals on its impressive range of QLED televisions at Amazon India from 21st to 28th February, 2025. The JVC QLED TVs are stunning Smart TVs, part of the AI Vision series, designed to deliver an exceptional viewing experience. Featuring a resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels and a refresh rate…

Ethos signs up Unicommerce to elevate luxury e-commerce experience

Manish Kumar

Leading luxury watch company, Ethos, has deployed Unicommerce’s Uniware suite of solutions to elevate the experience for customers to optimise order management and streamline delivery processes for its growing base of online buyers. Established in 2003, Ethos operates over 70 Watch Boutiques in 23 cities across India. As an authorised retailer of luxury watches, it offers more than 70 premium watch brands, including Rolex, Tissot, Breitling, BVLGARI, Maserati, Corum, Hublot, Rado,  Tag Heuer and Armin Strom, among many others. Ethos also sells through its own website and through multiple marketplaces. Ethos…

Kash Patel Becomes First Indian-American FBI Director: His Journey and India Connection

Manish Kumar

A Historic Appointment Kash Patel has been confirmed as the new director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) by the US Senate. His appointment, passed by a narrow 51-49 vote, marks a significant moment in American law enforcement history as he becomes the first Hindu and Indian-American to lead the FBI. Patel’s confirmation has stirred political debate, with moderate Republicans Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski siding with Democrats in opposition, though their dissent was not enough to block his appointment. Patel’s tenure at the FBI is expected to bring…

The Gold Heist Connection: Who is Simran Preet Panesar and Why is ED Raiding His Punjab Home?

Manish Kumar

A High-Stakes International Crime The world of high-profile crimes and international heists took a dramatic turn when the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided the Punjab residence of Simran Preet Panesar. Accused in Canada’s biggest gold heist, Panesar has been on the radar of Canadian authorities for his alleged involvement in the theft of over C$20 million (Rs 122 crore) worth of gold. As the ED intensifies its probe, the case has taken on global significance, linking organized crime networks across borders. ED Raids Panesar’s Residence in Punjab On February 21, ED…