The government has clarified that the claims it is considering levying GST on UPI transactions over ₹2,000 are completely false, misleading, and without any basis. It said that no such proposal is under consideration and reaffirmed its commitment to promoting digital payments through UPI. Reports had claimed that government was contemplating 18% GST on UPI transactions above ₹2,000.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is planning to scrap the current rule that requires students to have studied Physics and Math in Class 12 to be eligible for commercial pilot licence training. In India, commercial pilot training has been restricted to Science and Math students since the mid-1990s, as per Times of India.

The government on Friday said, "Some reports have said that a Satellite-based Tolling System will be launched from May 1, 2025, and will replace the existing FASTag-based toll collection system nationwide." It clarified, "No such decision has been taken by NHAI or Transport Ministry." The government said 'ANPR-FASTag-based Barrier-Less Tolling System' will be implemented at selected toll plazas.

PM Narendra Modi on Friday posted on X, "Spoke to Elon Musk and talked about various issues, including the topics we covered during our meeting in Washington DC earlier this year." He added, "We discussed the immense potential for collaboration in the areas of technology and innovation. India remains committed to advancing our partnerships with the US in these domains."

India on Friday rejected remarks by Bangladesh officials on West Bengal violence during protests over the Waqf Act. Ministry of External Affairs said the remarks were "a barely disguised and disingenuous attempt to draw a parallel with India's concerns over...persecution of minorities in Bangladesh". "Bangladesh would do better to focus on protecting the rights of its own minorities," it added.

MI defeated SRH by four wickets in their IPL 2025 match at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday. It is MI's third win in IPL 2025, while SRH suffered their fifth defeat. SRH put up a total of 162/5, with MI chasing down the target in 18.1 overs. MI are currently placed seventh on the points table.

A global study by experts at University of Sydney showed that countries consuming more plant-based proteins, such as chickpeas, tofu and peas, have longer adult life expectancies. The scientists analysed food supply and demographic data between 1961-2018 from 101 countries for the study. Plant proteins are associated with lower risk of chronic diseases and overall mortality rates, the study said.

A team of surgeons at National Taiwan University Hospital (NTUH) successfully performed a new heart transplant in which the donor organ never skips a beat in the process. This zero-ischemic time procedure can help reduce risk of damage typically associated with such complex operations. The patient, who underwent the transplant, is recovering smoothly and has been discharged, NTUH said.

US District Judge Leonie Brinkema in Virginia has ruled that Google illegally dominated two markets for online advertising technology. The judge found that Google monopolised markets for publisher ad servers and the market for ad exchanges which sit between buyers and sellers. The decision could allow prosecutors to argue for a breakup of Google's ad products.

Russia on Thursday said it had no role in attack on Indian firm's warehouse in Kyiv and blamed Ukraine for it. "The most likely explanation...is that one of Ukrainian air defence missiles fell on Kusum Healthcare's warehouse, setting it on fire," the Russian Embassy in India said. It said earlier too Ukrainian air defence interceptors have failed to hit targets.