Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Sonamarg tunnel, initiating significant infrastructure projects in Jammu and Kashmir to boost tourism and reduce travel time between Srinagar and Leh. Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari outlined plans for highways, tunnels, and ropeways, focusing on major connectivity improvements. Key projects include ropeways for prominent temples and the 14-km Zojila tunnel, enhancing all-season connectivity and regional development.
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The re-elected government initiated a revamp of the Income-Tax Act to simplify and ease compliance with TDS provisions. With Budget 2025 approaching, businesses anticipate further rationalisation of TDS rates and reduction of the administrative burden on taxpayers. Technological advancements could also lead to the removal of redundant TDS provisions.
Aligarh Muslim University received a bomb threat email demanding a ransom of Rs 2 lakh, prompting an immediate police response. A bomb disposal unit, dog squad, and cyber teams were deployed, but no suspicious objects were found. Authorities are investigating the origin of the email and have urged students and faculty to report any suspicious activity.
Three days after two-year-old male tiger ST-2402 strayed from Sariska Tiger Reserve, forest authorities tranquillised and rescued it. The young tiger was hiding in a kitchen in Chilki Ka Bas village while villagers stayed indoors. It had injured three people earlier and damaged a forest team's vehicle before being captured.
Shariful Fakir, arrested for allegedly breaking into Saif Ali Khan's residence and stabbing him, faces strong oral, physical, and technical evidence. Authorities rely on CCTV footage, mobile network location, and blood-stained weapons as evidence, alongside his detailed crime reconstruction account.
NHAI will implement a variable UPI payment system at toll plazas to eliminate cash transactions and ensure accurate fee collection. The trial has begun at Kherki Dhaula toll plaza in Haryana and will expand nationwide. This system aims to enhance convenience, reduce transaction time, and prevent fraud, addressing issues of unauthorized fund transfer via parallel software.
ED has attached properties worth Rs 1.3 crore belonging to Anitha R Radhakrishnan, Tamil Nadu's fisheries minister, over money laundering allegations. The probe revealed Rs 17.7 crore proceeds of crime. The case traces back to disproportionate assets amounting to Rs 2.07 crore during 2001-2006. Other DMK ministers, including Senthil Balaji, also face ED investigations.
Rahul Gandhi criticized PM Narendra Modi for not raising the issue of Gautam Adani's indictment in the US during his meeting with President Donald Trump, emphasizing that such matters are of national interest. Modi had dismissed the issue as personal, which Gandhi argued was inappropriate for a leader representing the country's interests.
Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched a 'Kumbh War Room' at Rail Bhawan ahead of Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. Operating 24x7, it features live CCTV feeds from 1,176 cameras across nine stations and multilingual announcements. With Rs 5,000 crore invested in infrastructure, 13,000 trains will ensure smooth operations. This enhances coordination between railway officials and district authorities.
Comedian Kunal Kamra has accused mainstream media of being a miscommunication tool for the ruling party, calling them vultures. Kamra's recent video targeting Maharashtra deputy CM Eknath Shinde has sparked controversy. Despite backlash and threats, Kamra remains unapologetic, while his video is blocked due to copyright claims.