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21-Year-Old Killed, Another Injured In Stabbing By Juveniles In Delhi: Cops The investigation revealed that the motive behind the crime was previous enmity and abuse.
New Delhi:A 21-year-old youth died and another man was critically injured in Delhi s Jahangirpuri area on Monday after being stabbed by three juveniles, who were later apprehended, police said.
The deceased was identified as Aman (21), a resident of Jahangirpuri, and the injured person as Pawan (45).
According to the police, multiple teams formed after the incident, and within 2 hours all three juveniles were caught.
Two Arrested For Lynching Man Over Stealing Money In Mizoram: Cops
Police said that the two accused were arrested on Sunday and produced before court. (Representational)
Aizawl:Mizoram Police have arrested two members of a Village Defence Party (VDP) in connection with killing a 31-year-old man near Aizawl over allegations of stealing money, officials said on Monday.
A police official said that the two accused identified as K. T. Zonunsanga, 31, and R. Lalhmangaihzuala, 56, were arrested on Sunday and produced before a local court, which sent them to police custody.
Both the detainees are members of the VDP in the Tuirial Airfield area.
Manipur s Naga Groups Allege Kuki Volunteers Assaulted Students Body Members
Naga civil society groups alleged assault on members of a student body by Kuki volunteers
Imphal:Several civil society organisations of the Naga tribes in Manipur have condemned alleged assault on members of a student body of their tribes in Manipur s Senapati district.
The Senapati District Students Association (SDSA) in a statement said their members were brutally assaulted and harassed by Kuki volunteers in Gamgiphai in the district on Sunday night.
The SDSA alleged their members were subjected to aggressive physical attacks and abusive words spitted out to the leaders, in spite of repeatedly asserting the volunteers that they were executives of the SDSA.
Congress Leader Files Complaint Against Allu Arjun Over Scene In Pushpa 2
In his complaint, Theenmar Mallanna demanded action against the film s director Sukumar and Allu Arjun
Hyderabad:A senior leader of the Congress in Telangana has filed a complaint with the police against Telugu superstar Allu Arjun over his new movie Pushpa 2: The Rise , alleging a scene in it insults the police force.
Congress s Theenmar Mallanna filed the complaint with the Medipalli police station. Besides the actor, the complaint names the movie s director Sukumar, and the producers.
Theenmar Mallanna has specifically criticised a scene where the protagonist urinates in a swimming pool while a police officer is in it. The MLC described the scene as disrespectful and degrading to the dignity of law enforcement officers.
Girl, 3, Falls Into 150-Foot Deep Borewell In Rajasthan, Rescue Ops Underway
Her movements are being monitored, officials said.
Jaipur:A three-year-old girl fell into a borewell in the Kotputli-Behror district of Rajasthan, and the NDRF and SDRF have been deployed to rescue her from the 150-feet-deep borewell, officials said.
The girl, Chetna, was playing on his father s farm in the Sarund area when she accidentally slipped into the borewell, they said.
NDRF and SDRF teams have reached the spot in are trying to pull the girl out with the help of a hook attached to a rod, Sarund SHO Mohammad Imran said.
No One From BJP Can... : Chhattisgarh Chief Minister On Ambedkar Row
Vishnu Deo Sai said the e Congress did not allow BR Ambedkar s portrait in parliament.
New Delhi:The Congress has insulted BR Ambedkar in his lifetime and is in no position to point fingers at anyone, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said today in the backdrop of the row over Union Home Minister Amit Shah s remarks about the architect of the Indian constitution.
Asked about the matter in an exclusive interview, Mr Sai --- a tribal leader -- said it was not possible that anyone from the BJP would insult Ambedkar. We need to look at what the Union Home Minister said in entirety, he added.
The BJP, Mr Sai said, has shown huge respect to Ambedkar, no matter who headed the government -- Atal Bihari Vajpayee or Narendra Modi.
Police Recruits From All Communities, Will Be Posted As Team : Biren Singh
Manipur Police personnel at their passing out ceremony in Assam s Dergaon
Guwahati/New Delhi:Lachit Borphukan Police Academy (LBPA) in Assam s Dergaon saw a momentous occasion on Monday when nearly 2,000 recruits of the Manipur Police participated in their passing out ceremony, ready to serve their state amid the ongoing challenges.
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh, who attended the passing out ceremony, said very old ties between Assam and Manipur are seeing a new bonding.
As the situation is not good in Manipur, IRB (India Reserve Battalion) training wasn t possible there. When I asked Himanta Biswa Sarma ji, he immediately agreed to facilitate training in Assam. I am extremely grateful to him, his colleagues in the government and the Assam DGP, Mr Singh said.
Shyam Benegal, Chronicler Of India s Times And Politics
His lens empathetic, rooted to the Indian reality and always political, Shyam Benegal was the arthouse pioneer who rewrote the rules of cinema with films such as Ankur , Nishant and Bhumika that blazed an alternate path to mainstream movies.
The pioneer of parallel cinema, one of India s greatest directors whose work found an audience in the most discerning of global film circles, died in a Mumbai hospital on Monday evening. It was just nine days after he celebrated his 90th birthday.
Benegal, who burst on the scene with his first film Ankur in 1974, was a chronicler of India s times and politics, that rare artiste who worked both in non-fiction and fiction across varied mediums -- films, documentaries, biopics and ambitious TV shows.
Gave Voice To The Unheard : Priti Adani Mourns Shyam Benegal
At the age of 12, Shyam Benegal shot a film using a camera presented by his father.
New Delhi:Chairperson of Adani Foundation, Priti Adani, on Monday, said the passing away of one of the pioneers of parallel cinema -- film-maker and National Award winner Shyam Benegal -- marks the end of an era in Indian cinema, adding that his legacy will continue to inspire others.
Taking to X, Priti Adani wrote: Shyam Benegal s passing marks the end of an era in Indian cinema. A master storyteller, his films bridged art and reality, giving voice to the unheard and shaping the golden age of parallel cinema. His legacy will continue to inspire filmmakers and cinephiles alike. Om Shanti.
Shyam Benegal s passing marks the end of an era in Indian cinema. A master storyteller, his films bridged art and reality, giving voice to the unheard and shaping the golden age of parallel cinema. His legacy will continue to inspire filmmakers and cinephiles alike. Om Shanti 🙏…
— Priti Adani (@AdaniPriti) December 23, 2024Shyam Sunder S. Benegal, a multiple National Award winner and among the pioneers of parallel cinema - with silver screen classics like Junoon , Ankur , Manthan , Zubeida and The Making of the Mahatma - passed away after a long battle with a kidney disease, his family said here on Monday.
Different Taxes For Salted And Caramel Popcorn Sparks Meme Fest Online
#PopcornTax has become a trending topic on social media (Photo Credit: Pexels)
Social media is abuzz with memes and debates about the recently announced clarification about the taxation of different types of popcorn. On December 21, it was confirmed that popcorn will be taxed not only on the basis of whether it is packaged/labelled but also on the basis of sugar and spice content. Ready-to-eat popcorn , which is mixed with salt and spices, would attract a 5 per cent GST if it is not pre-packaged and labelled (i.e., unbranded popcorn). If it is pre-packed, labelled and ready-to-eat (branded popcorn), a 12 per cent tax would be levied. However, another rate will be applicable for caramel popcorn, which will attract 18 per cent GST. These rates have come into effect immediately, ending confusion as popcorn was taxed differently across states, according to Reuters.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that salted/plain popcorn is considered as namkeen during sale in some states. She explained that caramelised popcorn contains added sugar, and hence it is categorised differently than namkeen. The clarification sparked a range of reactions on social media. Many people were confused about the need to levy three different rates and expressed a wish for a simplified tax system. Others pointed out that it was common practice to charge sweetened items differently. Several people made memes on this viral debate. Check out some of the posts below:
When you pay 18% GST on Popcorn #PopcornTaxpic.twitter.com/Ryrgz6fZRB
— ನಗಲಾರದೆ... ಅಳಲಾರದೆ... (@UppinaKai) December 22, 2024Pre-Packaged ✅
Caramel ✅
But himalayan salt ❓ now which slab is this? #HappySunday#PopcornTax#PopcornPoliticspic.twitter.com/wiBi0qIkVP
I hope this logic would not be applied on sugar wali chai and sugar free chai #chai#PopcornTax#Popcornpic.twitter.com/OKW0yPChrb
— :::: (@mythoughts_api) December 23, 2024How much tax to use this Meme ?#PopcornTaxpic.twitter.com/4Yx1dTv7FK
— Rahul (@42pi) December 21, 2024Any idea how this is taxed under GST? As namkeen? As caramel popcorn?
Strictly asking for a friend#GSTCouncil#PopcornTax#GSTpic.twitter.com/IqRltyy9jg
Caramel popcorn being taxed at 18% and salty popcorn being taxed at 12% is a lesson to all of us that we must learn to cook our meals at home.
— Kanika (@DalRotiForLife) December 22, 2024
How To Tax Popcorn? Government s GST Formula Sparks Debate
The announcement sparked a social media storm.
New Delhi:Centre s move to tax popcorn differently based on its sugar or spice content has sparked a debate, with two former government economic advisers questioning the tax system introduced in 2017.
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, chaired by the finance minister and including state representatives, announced on Saturday that non-branded popcorn mixed with salt and spices would attract a 5% GST, pre-packaged and branded popcorn 12%, and caramel popcorn, categorised as sugar confectionery, 18%.
The differential rates came into effect immediately, ending confusion over rates as popcorn was taxed differently across states.
Delhi s Air Quality Turns Severe Despite GRAP-4 Restrictions
Some areas recorded AQI levels as high as 474. (File)
New Delhi:Delhi s air quality deteriorated on Sunday with the 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching the severe category at 409 at 4 pm, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed.
On Saturday, the AQI was recorded at 370, placing it in the very poor category.
An AQI between zero and 50 is considered good , 51 and 100 satisfactory , 101 and 200 moderate , 201 and 300 poor , 301 and 400 very poor , and 401 and 500 severe .
PM Modi Meets Yoga Practitioner, Other Influencers In Kuwait
Shaikha A J Al-Sabah is the founder of the first licensed yoga studio Daratma in Kuwait.
Kuwait City:Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday met Shaikha AJ Al-Sabah, an avid yoga practitioner and founder of the first licensed yoga studio Daratma in Kuwait, and other influencers from the Gulf country.
PM Modi, who arrived here on Saturday on a two-day trip - the first to this Gulf nation by an Indian prime minister in 43 years, also met Fahad Ghazi Alabduljaleel, the President of Kuwait Heritage Society, and appreciated his work in preserving the rare manuscripts and artefacts.
Met HH Shaikha AJ Al-Sabah in Kuwait. She has distinguished herself for her passion towards Yoga and fitness. She has established her own Yoga and wellness studio, which is quite popular in Kuwait. We talked about ways to make Yoga more popular among the youth, PM Modi posted on X.
Cinema, Cuisine, Tourism : In Kuwait, PM Reflects On India s Soft Power Kuwait City:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi underscored India s historical and cultural ties with the Gulf region, and the significant contributions of the Indian diaspora in the Gulf nation. Highlighting India s soft power, he emphasised its civilisational ethos, cultural influence through cinema and cuisine, and its tourism sector.
In an interview with Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) on Saturday, PM Modi also reaffirmed India s role in addressing global challenges such as climate change, food and energy security and advocating for the Global South.
PM Modi was on a two-day visit to the Gulf nation of Kuwait at the invitation of Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Emir of the State of Kuwait. This was the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Kuwait in 43 years.
Couple Tied To Pole, Thrashed By Mob In Bihar
A couple was tied to a pole and thrashed by a crowd in Bihar
Patna:A man and a woman were seen tied to a pole and thrashed by a crowd in a viral video. The police have confirmed the incident as from Bihar s Muzaffarpur district.
The two were in a relationship, the police said, adding the locals had objected to them being together.
In the video, the woman was heard screaming, her hands tied to the pole with a rope. The man is tied to the pole with his back against her.
In PM s Kuwait Visit, Top Honour, Bilateral Meet, Delegation-Level Talks
The Amir and PM Modi recalled strong historical ties between India and Kuwait. (File)
New Delhi:Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his meeting with Kuwaiti counterpart, Mohammed Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, held discussions regarding deepening of economic cooperation between the two nations, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Sunday.
MEA Secretary, CPV and OIA, Arun Kumar Chatterjee in a press briefing, elaborated on the details of Prime Minister s visit to Kuwait, the first by an Indian PM to the Gulf nation in 43 years.
Narendra Modi arrived in Kuwait on the morning of December 21, that is yesterday. This is the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Kuwait in 43 years. At the airport, the Prime Minister was received by at the airport, PM Modi was received by Fahad Yusuf Al-Sabah, the first Deputy PM, Minister of Defence, and Minister of Interior of Kuwait and also the Minister of Foreign Minister and other senior officials. Upon his arrival at the hotel, he was warmly welcomed by the Indian diaspora in Kuwait and their numbers are around 200, Mr Chatterjee said.
No One Listens : Delhi Resident s Video On Cows, Garbage On Road
In February, a resident was attacked by a bull outside a school in the area
New Delhi:Nearly a year after a man was attacked by a bull and killed in south Delhi s Kalkaji Extension, residents have raised concerns over a sudden rise in the number of stray cattle on the road outside their homes again.
In February, a city resident Subhash Kumar Jha was attacked by the bull outside a school in the area and killed. He went to the school to pick up his son when the incident, which was seen on CCTV camera, happened.
A new video has emerged from the same area, showing garbage strewn outside the walls of residential colonies and a school, with over a dozen cows sitting on them.
Man Jumps In Front Of Moving Metro In Kolkata, Services Partially Disrupted
Truncated services continued between Central-New Garia and Dumdum-Dakshineswar till 4:45 pm. (File)
Kolkata:A man jumped in front of a moving train at Sovabazar station of Kolkata Metro Railway on Sunday, partially disrupting services on the Dakshineswar-New Garia corridor, an official said.
The incident took place around 4:10 pm, prompting the motorman to apply the brakes before the engine ran over him, while power supply to the third rail was snapped, he said.
The man, whose age and identity was not immediately known, was rescued and taken to a hospital.
India, Kuwait Sign Pact To Strengthen Cultural, Defence Cooperation
MEA secretary said that intensification of visits from Kuwaiti side may be anticipated.
New Delhi:India and Kuwait signed four Memorandum of Understandings in the areas of defence, sports and cultural cooperation during Prime Minister Narendra Modi s visit to the Gulf nation, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Sunday.
MEA Secretary CPV and OIA, Arun Kumar Chatterjee during a special briefing today, said the MoUs are expected to deepen the multifaceted bilateral relationship as well as open avenues for newer areas of cooperation.
Following the delegation level talks today, four bilateral documents were signed during the visit. The first one is a Memorandum of Understanding on defence cooperation, the second one is a Cultural Exchange program for the years 2025-2029, the third is an executive program on cooperation in the field of sports for the period 2025- 2028. We also had Kuwait joining as a member of the International Solar Alliance (ISA), he said.
Couple Caught Smuggling Luxury Watches Worth Rs 13 Crore In Gujarat
The couple was detained and interrogated.
Ahmedabad:A couple from Rajasthan was detained at Ahmedabad airport for allegedly trying to smuggle two high-end watches worth approximately Rs 13 crore from Dubai on Friday, officials in the Customs Department said on Sunday.
The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak and Richard Mille watches, mostly spotted on the wrists of billionaires or celebrities, were seized from the man and the woman, who arrived separately at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport from Dubai.
According to the officials, one of them spotted the woman with one of the watches on her arrival from Dubai. Upon interrogation, she said it was gifted by her husband. When she was asked about her husband s whereabouts, she said he was arriving on another flight.
