Arvind Kejriwal, AAP convener, has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to implement a 50% fare reduction on Delhi Metro rides for students. Kejriwal proposes that the cost be jointly borne by the Centre and the Delhi government. Additionally, the AAP government is considering introducing free bus travel for students, building upon the current free rides for women.
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DMK MP A Raja has urged party members to avoid Hindu religious symbols when wearing party attire, stating that it blurs the line between the DMK and RSS. This statement has provoked backlash from BJP leaders, who accuse him of undermining Hindu traditions. DMK asserts it's Raja’s personal view.
Pushpa 2's box office collection declined on day 15. The film earned Rs 17.75 crore. The Hindi version led with Rs 14 crore. The total collection stands at Rs 621.6 crore. Competition from new releases like Mufasa and Baby John impacted its earnings. The film's lifetime expectation has been revised to Rs 750 crore.
Apple has begun hiring for four new retail stores in Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Pune as part of its physical expansion in India. The success of Apple's first two Indian stores and the record iPhone sales underscore the growing importance of the Indian market for the company.
Congress leader Randeep Surjewala accused the BJP government of weaponizing the Enforcement Directorate (ED), citing a surge in PMLA cases under NDA rule with a low conviction rate. Data revealed an eightfold increase in cases compared to the UPA era, with only 4.6% resulting in convictions.
First lady Jill Biden clarified a remark about holiday "joy" after it was linked to Kamala Harris's past campaign. Tensions between the Biden and Harris families were apparent at the Kennedy Center Honors, where they seemingly avoided interaction. Meanwhile, Jill Biden had a pleasant exchange with Donald Trump at the Notre Dame reopening in Paris.
The GST Council has approved a "track and trace" system to combat tax evasion on specific goods, starting with cigarettes and potentially pan masala. This system uses unique identification markings to monitor products throughout the supply chain, addressing significant revenue losses from smuggling and illicit trade, estimated at Rs 21,000 crore annually for cigarettes alone.
The BCCI has sparked a new controversy over the Champions Trophy by requesting their players not wear jerseys with Pakistan's name and skipping captain Rohit Sharma's travel to Pakistan. The PCB is upset, and this has led to further friction between BCCI and PCB, with matches being hosted in the UAE and Pakistan.
Sunil Gavaskar criticized Shubman Gill's shot selection during the Brisbane Test, advising him to avoid risky shots early in his innings. Gavaskar also suggested Virat Kohli emulate Sachin Tendulkar's patient approach in Sydney, especially by resisting cover drives, to overcome his struggles against deliveries outside off-stump. India ended Day 3 trailing by 394 runs.
Budget 2025 income tax expectations: Standard deduction is a flat deduction available on the salary income that helps reduce the taxable income of a taxpayer. Personal tax experts are of the view that since no major exemptions and deductions are available under the new income tax regime, there is a strong case to hike the standard deduction.
Bill Gates has opened up for the first time about his relationship with Paula Hurd, describing her as a serious girlfriend. Bill and Paula have been spotted together at several events, sharing common interests in activities like attending the Olympics and tennis tournaments. Gates expressed regret over his divorce from Melinda, but both have moved on to new relationships.