Actress Amruta Khanvilkar described her trip to Japan as “a soul-stirring experience” and said that every meal she ate “was a memory.”

Her adventure began in the bustling streets of Tokyo, where she immersed herself in the local cuisine, trying various traditional Japanese dishes.

“My trip to Japan was a soul-stirring experience—rich in culture, taste, and emotion. From the discipline and cleanliness in every corner to the deep-rooted traditions, Japan truly felt like another world,” Amruta told.

The top Marathi film star added: “Every meal was a memory—fluffy pancakes, earthy matcha, art-like desserts that never left you feeling heavy. Dressing in a kimono by the gentle hands of an elderly lady, sipping tea in Kyoto, exploring centuries-old temples—it all felt like stepping into a dream.”

Amruta shared that visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Sites was a deeply moving experience, with each place leaving a lasting impression on her heart. She highlights the beauty and serenity of landmarks like Kinkaku-ji and the floating Torii gate of Itsukushima.

Paytm's parent company, One97 Communication Ltd, has said that its subsidiary, First Games Technology Private Limited, received a show-cause notice from the Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI).

The notice, received on April 28, 2025, relates to an ongoing Goods and Services Tax (GST) matter that has been under review across the online gaming industry for over 18 months.

The DGGI has taken the position that GST should be levied at 28 per cent on the total entry amount, instead of the 18 per cent GST currently paid on the platform fee or revenue earned by gaming companies.

In its stock exchange filing, Paytm emphasised that this is an industry-wide issue, and that several other online gaming operators have received similar notices in the past.

This matter is currently pending before the Supreme Court, which has granted interim relief by staying further proceedings on previously issued notices after hearing writ petitions filed by multiple gaming companies.

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) on Tuesday said it has taken suo moto action against five restaurants — Makhna Deli, Xero Courtyard, Castle Barbeque, Chaayos and Fiesta by Barbeque Nation — for failing to refund mandatory service charges despite judgment held by the Delhi High Court.

The regulator has served notices to the five restaurants in the national capital under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, directing the restaurants to refund the service charge amounts.

“This measure is aimed at reducing the undue pressure on Consumers to pay additional amount at the time of availing services at any Restaurant as no Hotel or Restaurant shall force a consumer to pay Service Charge or Service Charge shall not be collected from consumers by any other name,” said the Ministry of Consumer Affairs.

In 2022, CCPA issued guidelines to curb unfair trade practices and protect consumer interests regarding service charges in hotels and restaurants.

Jason Sangha, who joined the South Australia Men for the 2024/25 domestic season, has now signed a two-year deal with the Big Bash League club Adelaide Strikers.

Jason Sangha sogns two-year deal with Adelaide Strikers

Adelaide, April 29 (IANS) Jason Sangha, who joined the South Australia Men for the 2024/25 domestic season, has now signed a two-year deal with the Big Bash League club Adelaide Strikers.

Sangha recently etched his name into South Australian cricket history by hitting the winning runs in their Sheffield Shield victory, ending a 29-year drought. He is a right-handed batter who can also bowl handy leg-spin, making him a valuable asset to the Strikers for the upcoming BBL|15 season.

The recent depreciation of the South Korean won against the US dollar may add short-term pressure on inflation, but its overall impact is likely to be less significant than that of domestic factors, a state-run think tank said on Tuesday.

The won-greenback exchange rate has remained above the 1,400-won level -- a threshold not seen since 2009 -- following the shocking, albeit brief, martial law imposition by ousted former President Yoon Suk Yeol in December. The rate has faced further pressure following new tariff measures implemented by the Donald Trump administration.

"The impact of a strong U.S. dollar on import prices tends to diminish over time, while domestic factors behind the won's depreciation generally have a more lasting and pronounced effect on consumer prices," the Korea Development Institute (KDI) said in its latest report, reports news agency.

In March, the country's consumer prices, a key indicator of inflation, rose 2.1 percent on-year, remaining in the 2 percent range for the third consecutive month.

Hyundai Motor said on Tuesday it has introduced a revamped version of its Xcient heavy-duty hydrogen fuel cell truck at a clean transport exhibition in the United States.

The upgraded Xcient, which includes a newly designed hydrogen fuel cell system, was showcased at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo 2025 in Anaheim, California, on Monday (US time), reports news agency.

Hyundai Motor said the revamped Xcient is tailored to meet a wide range of customer needs, including port transportation and medium-distance logistics. It is powered by a 180 kilowatt-hour (kWh) hydrogen fuel cell system.

For hydrogen storage, it is fitted with 10 tanks that together hold approximately 68 kilograms of hydrogen, enabling the vehicle to support a wide range of commercial transportation needs.

The domestic benchmark indices opened higher on Tuesday amid positive cues from global markets, as buying was seen in the PSU bank, auto and IT sectors in the early trade.

At around 9.25 am, Sensex was trading 409.4 points or 0.51 per cent up at 80,627.85 while the Nifty climbed 118.10 points or 0.49 per cent at 24,446.60.

Nifty Bank was up 492.90 points or 0.89 per cent at 55,925.70. The Nifty Midcap 100 index was trading at 54,931.15 after increasing 490.90 points or 0.43 per cent. Nifty Smallcap 100 index was at 16,860.05 after climbing 183.15 points or 1.10 per cent.

According to analysts, after a positive opening, Nifty can find support at 24,250. On the higher side, 24,500 can be an immediate resistance, followed by 24,600 and 24,700.

In a heartfelt gesture of solidarity and compassion, Desh Bhagat University, Mandi Gobindgarh, has announced a special social responsibility initiative to support the families affected by the Pahalgam Terror Attack. Under this initiative, the University will grant 100% scholarships on tuition fees to eligible family members (dependents) of the victims, enabling them to pursue education in a wide range of programs offered by the University. Scholarships will be applicable for Regular Programs in Engineering, Management, Commerce, Computer Applications, Hotel Management and Humanities.