Mysuru Dasara: 2,983 drones create tiger formation, set Guinness world record
Mysuru: The Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) made history during the Mysuru Dasara celebrations by creating a spectacular image of the national animal, the tiger, using 2,983 drones.
This breathtaking drone show, held at the Bannimantapa Parade Grounds on Sunday, set a new Guinness World Record, as reported by Deccan Herald.
This achievement adds to the grandeur of this year’s Nada Habba Dasara festivities. Last year, CESC used approximately 1,500 drones to create various impressive formations.
Thousands of spectators gathered at the Torchlight Parade ground to witness the stunning display.
The drones also formed mesmerising shapes including the solar system, world map, army, peacock, dolphin, eagle, Kalinga Narthana of Lord Krishna, Ambari elephant, Karnataka map, and Goddess Chamundeshwari, among others.
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FM proposes to reduce TCS rates for education, medical purposes
New Delhi: Presenting the Union Budget 2026, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced relief measures aimed at easing the financial burden on families and streamlining the tax framework.
She proposed reducing the Tax Collected at Source (TCS) on foreign remittances for education and medical purposes from 5 per cent to 2 per cent, a move expected to benefit students studying abroad and those seeking overseas medical treatment.
The finance minister also announced that the new Income Tax Act will come into effect from April 1, 2026, marking a major overhaul of the country’s direct tax system.
