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Blinkit, the quick-commerce platform, has taken a pioneering step in emergency healthcare by launching a 10-minute ambulance delivery service in Gurgaon. Residents can now summon an ambulance equipped with life-saving equipment via the Blinkit app, ensuring swift medical assistance during critical moments.

A comedic prank video has taken the internet by storm, leveraging the confusion surrounding Goods and Services Tax (GST) rules to entertain—and baffle—bystanders. Content creator Aryan Kataria's imaginative take on fake GST rules has not only amused viewers but also prompted discussions about the complexity of India’s tax system.

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, made a bold move on Tuesday, December 31, by changing his name on the social media platform X to “Kekius Maximus.” The name change, which has sparked curiosity and speculation among his followers, was accompanied by a new profile avatar featuring the iconic Pepe the Frog character dressed in gladiator-like armor.

EaseMyTrip, the popular online travel tech aggregator, announced a significant leadership change on Wednesday. Co-Founder and CEO Nishant Pitti has stepped down from his position due to "personal reasons." His resignation has led to the appointment of his brother, Rikant Pittie, as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company.

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is poised to achieve a remarkable milestone with the upcoming launch of a Geosynchronous Launch Vehicle (GSLV) mission in January, which will mark the 100th launch from the Sriharikota spaceport. This achievement comes after the successful launch of PSLV-C60 on Monday, which placed two spacecraft into orbit for the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX).

ndia's defence exports have skyrocketed in the past decade, with the country achieving a record Rs 21,000 crore in exports, marking a ten-fold increase from Rs 2,000 crore in 2013. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced the milestone during his address at the Army War College in Mhow Cantonment, Madhya Pradesh, where he outlined the ambitious target of raising annual defence exports to Rs 50,000 crore by 2029.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor, Sanjay Malhotra, expressed optimism about the Indian economy’s prospects, projecting improvement in 2025 despite global uncertainties. In his foreword to the Financial Stability Report released on Monday, Malhotra highlighted strong consumer and business confidence as driving forces for economic recovery.

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed two significant contracts worth ₹2,867 crore to bolster the Indian Navy’s underwater warfare capabilities. The agreements focus on retrofitting Kalvari-class submarines with Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) systems to increase their endurance and integrating electronic heavy-weight torpedoes (EHWT) to enhance their firepower.

Charles Dolan, the visionary billionaire founder of HBO and Cablevision, passed away at the age of 98, his family confirmed on Saturday, December 28. Dolan, who revolutionized the media and entertainment industry, died of natural causes, according to a statement reported by Newsday. His death marks the end of an era for the media mogul, whose innovations continue to shape modern television.

A dramatic aviation incident unfolded at Canada's Halifax Stanfield International Airport on Thursday night when an Air Canada Express flight, operated by PAL Airlines, experienced a rough landing due to a landing gear failure. The aircraft, which had arrived from Newfoundland, caught fire after its landing gear malfunctioned, causing panic among passengers on board.