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Can Restaurants Force You To Pay Service Charges? What The Official Rules Say
- Friday January 2, 2026
- Written by Toshita Sahni, Edited by Neha Grover
Service charges on bills are not mandatory in restaurants in India. A Mumbai restaurant was recently fined Rs 50,000 for failing to follow the established guidelines. Here's what customers should know.
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food.ndtv.com
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Haryana Government Revises HCS Exam Rules, Increases Mains Papers To Six
- Wednesday December 31, 2025
- Education | Edited by Priyanka Negi
Selection criteria for HCS main exam include shortlisting twelve times vacancies for written test and three times for interview; minimum 45 percent aggregate required with language paper thresholds.
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www.ndtv.com/education
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IndiGo Faces Rs 458 Crore GST Penalty, Airline Set To Contest Ruling
- Wednesday December 31, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
The country's largest airline IndiGo on Tuesday said authorities have slapped a GST penalty of over Rs 458 crore, and that it would contest the decision.
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www.ndtv.com
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From PAN-Aadhaar Rules To Credit Score Updates, Key Financial Reforms Kicking In From January 1, 2026
- Tuesday December 30, 2025
- India News | Edited by Ritu Singh
Major financial rule changes in India starting January 1, 2026, will impact banking, taxation, and household budgets.
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www.ndtv.com
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China Issues Draft Rules To Regulate Human-Like AI Systems
- Sunday December 28, 2025
- World News | Reuters
China's cyber regulator on Saturday issued draft rules for public comment that would tighten oversight of artificial intelligence services designed to simulate human personalities and engage users in emotional interaction.
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www.ndtv.com
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Elon Musk's Net Worth Nears $750 Billion After Tesla Stock Options Restored
- Sunday December 21, 2025
- World News | Indo-Asian News Service
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk's net worth rose to nearly $750 billion after a US court reinstated Tesla stock options worth $139 billion.
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www.ndtv.com
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How UPSC Frames And Amends Recruitment Rules, Check Important FAQs
- Tuesday December 16, 2025
- Education | Edited by Puniti Pandey
UPSC manages recruitment for central government posts, advises on recruitment rules, and processes amendments via a structured approval and vetting system, including a single window system for proposals.
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www.ndtv.com/education
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US Tightens Immigration Rules, Bars Old Photos To Curb Identity Fraud
- Saturday December 13, 2025
- World News | Edited by Anushree Jonko
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has tightened its rules on photographs used for immigration paperwork, introducing stricter limits aimed at reducing identity fraud.
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www.ndtv.com
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Private Doctors Lost On Covid Duty Should Be Included In Centre's Insurance Scheme: Supreme Court
- Friday December 12, 2025
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that families of private doctors and health professionals who lost their lives while performing Covid-19 duties cannot be excluded from the Centre's Rs 50 lakh insurance scheme.
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www.ndtv.com
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Spotify’s New Prompted Playlist Feature Provides More Control Over Your Listening Algorithm
- Thursday December 11, 2025
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Ketan Pratap
Spotify on Wednesday announced a new feature that provides users with more control over the streaming service’s algorithm. Dubbed Prompted Playlist, it is currently rolling out in beta to select global markets. As per the company, users can describe what they want to hear and set rules for the personalised playlists. Prompted Playlist is claimed ...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Bengaluru Airport Staff Provide Refreshments Amid IndiGo Disruptions, Wins Hearts Online
- Saturday December 6, 2025
- Travel | Written by NDTV Travel Desk, Edited by Nikita Nikhil
The ground staff at the Bengaluru Airport served refreshments to the passengers.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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IndiGo Faces Backlash From Passengers Amid Flight Cancellations: 'Get Your Act Together'
- Thursday December 4, 2025
- India News | Edited by Abhinav Singh
Passengers faced long delays and poor communication at airports, with many stranded for up to 14 hours amid IndiGos operational disruptions.
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www.ndtv.com
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Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2: The Rule To Release In Japan Next Year, Trailer Out
- Wednesday December 3, 2025
- Entertainment | Indo-Asian News Service
The film stars Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna and Fahadh Faasil in key roles
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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Indian Passenger Lauds TDR System For Refund After 7-Hour Train Delay: Here's How It Works
- Monday December 1, 2025
- Travel | Written by Toshita Sahni, Edited by Neha Grover
The TDR (Ticket Deposit Receipt) of Indian Railways serves as a reliable safety net, ensuring passengers receive due refunds instead of bearing losses for circumstances beyond their control.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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The End of Anonymous WhatsApp? What the SIM-Binding Rule Means for User Privacy in India
- Monday December 1, 2025
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Ketan Pratap
The DoT has issued a new directive that will impact users who access messaging apps across multiple devices. Under the updated rule, instant messaging platforms are required to enable SIM-based login verification. This means services such as WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal must ensure that users have the same active SIM used during account registrat...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Can Restaurants Force You To Pay Service Charges? What The Official Rules Say
- Friday January 2, 2026
- Written by Toshita Sahni, Edited by Neha Grover
Service charges on bills are not mandatory in restaurants in India. A Mumbai restaurant was recently fined Rs 50,000 for failing to follow the established guidelines. Here's what customers should know.
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food.ndtv.com
-
Haryana Government Revises HCS Exam Rules, Increases Mains Papers To Six
- Wednesday December 31, 2025
- Education | Edited by Priyanka Negi
Selection criteria for HCS main exam include shortlisting twelve times vacancies for written test and three times for interview; minimum 45 percent aggregate required with language paper thresholds.
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www.ndtv.com/education
-
IndiGo Faces Rs 458 Crore GST Penalty, Airline Set To Contest Ruling
- Wednesday December 31, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
The country's largest airline IndiGo on Tuesday said authorities have slapped a GST penalty of over Rs 458 crore, and that it would contest the decision.
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www.ndtv.com
-
From PAN-Aadhaar Rules To Credit Score Updates, Key Financial Reforms Kicking In From January 1, 2026
- Tuesday December 30, 2025
- India News | Edited by Ritu Singh
Major financial rule changes in India starting January 1, 2026, will impact banking, taxation, and household budgets.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
China Issues Draft Rules To Regulate Human-Like AI Systems
- Sunday December 28, 2025
- World News | Reuters
China's cyber regulator on Saturday issued draft rules for public comment that would tighten oversight of artificial intelligence services designed to simulate human personalities and engage users in emotional interaction.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Elon Musk's Net Worth Nears $750 Billion After Tesla Stock Options Restored
- Sunday December 21, 2025
- World News | Indo-Asian News Service
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk's net worth rose to nearly $750 billion after a US court reinstated Tesla stock options worth $139 billion.
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www.ndtv.com
-
How UPSC Frames And Amends Recruitment Rules, Check Important FAQs
- Tuesday December 16, 2025
- Education | Edited by Puniti Pandey
UPSC manages recruitment for central government posts, advises on recruitment rules, and processes amendments via a structured approval and vetting system, including a single window system for proposals.
-
www.ndtv.com/education
-
US Tightens Immigration Rules, Bars Old Photos To Curb Identity Fraud
- Saturday December 13, 2025
- World News | Edited by Anushree Jonko
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has tightened its rules on photographs used for immigration paperwork, introducing stricter limits aimed at reducing identity fraud.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Private Doctors Lost On Covid Duty Should Be Included In Centre's Insurance Scheme: Supreme Court
- Friday December 12, 2025
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that families of private doctors and health professionals who lost their lives while performing Covid-19 duties cannot be excluded from the Centre's Rs 50 lakh insurance scheme.
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www.ndtv.com
-
Spotify’s New Prompted Playlist Feature Provides More Control Over Your Listening Algorithm
- Thursday December 11, 2025
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Ketan Pratap
Spotify on Wednesday announced a new feature that provides users with more control over the streaming service’s algorithm. Dubbed Prompted Playlist, it is currently rolling out in beta to select global markets. As per the company, users can describe what they want to hear and set rules for the personalised playlists. Prompted Playlist is claimed ...
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www.gadgets360.com
-
Bengaluru Airport Staff Provide Refreshments Amid IndiGo Disruptions, Wins Hearts Online
- Saturday December 6, 2025
- Travel | Written by NDTV Travel Desk, Edited by Nikita Nikhil
The ground staff at the Bengaluru Airport served refreshments to the passengers.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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IndiGo Faces Backlash From Passengers Amid Flight Cancellations: 'Get Your Act Together'
- Thursday December 4, 2025
- India News | Edited by Abhinav Singh
Passengers faced long delays and poor communication at airports, with many stranded for up to 14 hours amid IndiGos operational disruptions.
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www.ndtv.com
-
Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2: The Rule To Release In Japan Next Year, Trailer Out
- Wednesday December 3, 2025
- Entertainment | Indo-Asian News Service
The film stars Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna and Fahadh Faasil in key roles
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
-
Indian Passenger Lauds TDR System For Refund After 7-Hour Train Delay: Here's How It Works
- Monday December 1, 2025
- Travel | Written by Toshita Sahni, Edited by Neha Grover
The TDR (Ticket Deposit Receipt) of Indian Railways serves as a reliable safety net, ensuring passengers receive due refunds instead of bearing losses for circumstances beyond their control.
-
www.ndtv.com/travel
-
The End of Anonymous WhatsApp? What the SIM-Binding Rule Means for User Privacy in India
- Monday December 1, 2025
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Ketan Pratap
The DoT has issued a new directive that will impact users who access messaging apps across multiple devices. Under the updated rule, instant messaging platforms are required to enable SIM-based login verification. This means services such as WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal must ensure that users have the same active SIM used during account registrat...
-
www.gadgets360.com