Anuj Das

2026 - Present
AI

How Claude AI Helped a UP Man Trace 25 Ancestral Land Plots in His Village | Know More

By navigating dense digital government records in official Hindi, Claude AI helped a man locate and map his family's generational farmland in rural UP.
E-Rickshaw

Govt Orders Removal of At Least 3 Chinese-Linked Apps Amid E-Rickshaw Shutdown Concerns

Following viral videos of a cruel trend, the Indian government has ordered the removal of three Chinese apps exploited to remotely disable e-rickshaws via unsecured Bluetooth batteries.
WhatsApp

Govt Asks Meta to Halt WhatsApp Username Rollout in India, Seeks Explanation Within 3 Days

The govt has ordered Meta to suspend WhatsApp's highly anticipated username feature, demanding a detailed explanation within three days to prove it will not fuel a rise in impersonation and phishing scams.
Crude Oil

Crude Oil Prices Have Fallen Over 40%: Why Petrol & Diesel Rates Remain Unchanged in India

While international Crude Oil prices have dropped significantly to pre-conflict levels, Indian consumers continue to pay high retail rates for petrol and diesel as oil marketing companies focus on recovering their massive historical losses.
US

US Removes Sanctions on Four Indian Companies Linked to Russia-Related Restrictions

Following persistent diplomatic efforts by New Delhi, Washington has officially delisted four Indian companies previously penalised for allegedly supplying dual-use technology to Russia, paving the way for their full reintegration into the global market.
WhatsApp

WhatsApp to Introduce Usernames, Allowing Chats Without Sharing Phone Numbers

Meta’s new privacy-focused update allows WhatsApp users to communicate via unique handles instead of personal phone numbers, with reservations now open globally.
India

India’s Fertility Rate Falls Below Replacement Level for the First Time in SRS Data

Driven by rising living costs and better female literacy, India’s fertility rate has fallen below the long-term replacement threshold for the first time, exposing a sharp demographic divide between rapidly ageing southern states and younger northern regions.
Modi

India-UK Trade Pact to Take Effect on July 15; PM Modi Hails It as a ‘Historic Milestone’

Operationalising on July 15, the historic India-UK trade pact eliminates 99% of British tariffs, extends critical social security exemptions for Indian workers to five years, and establishes a clear roadmap to reach 100 billion USD in bilateral commerce by 2030. PM Modi Hails It as a 'Historic Milestone'
Telegram

Telegram Moves Delhi High Court Against Centre’s Ban Ahead of NEET-UG Re-Test; Plea to be Heard Today

As the Centre imposes a temporary blackout on Telegram to prevent backdated paper-leak scams ahead of the NEET-UG re-test, the platform fights back in court, calling the move collective punishment.
Diesel

Govt Hikes Export Duty on Diesel to ₹14 per Litre, ATF to ₹12.50 per Litre Amid West Asia Crisis

Effective June 16, the Union Government has increased windfall export duties on diesel and jet fuel to disincentivise private refiners from prioritising high-premium international sales over local market needs.