In Bharuch district, Gujarat, portions of six houses in Kareli village were demolished by the family of a married woman after she eloped with a divorced man from the village. The woman's family took this action when the man's family could not produce him. Police arrested six people, including the bulldozer driver.
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A family of four in Nagzari village, Palghar district, was assaulted while fencing their field. The attack occurred after the court ruled in the victims' favour in an ongoing case. The accused, armed with iron rods and bamboo sticks, injured the family members. The police have booked the six accused for rioting and causing hurt with dangerous weapons.
Fog caused delays for 19 trains in Delhi on Monday morning, affecting railway operations. Despite the weather, defence personnel conducted Republic Day parade practice. Delhi experienced heavy fog, with a minimum temperature forecasted at 11 degrees Celsius and air quality in the 'very poor' category. The fog also impacted neighboring regions like Punjab, Haryana, UP, and North Rajasthan.
A Canadian photographer captured a gripping encounter between a bald eagle and a Canada goose on a frozen lake. The goose successfully defended itself, and the eagle retreated. The encounter coincided with heightened political tensions between Canada and the U.S., symbolizing resistance.
An ambitious proposal envisions a high-speed underwater train connecting Mumbai and Dubai, potentially slashing travel time to two hours. Spearheaded by the UAE's National Advisor Bureau Limited, the 2,000-kilometer subsea rail corridor aims to revolutionize transcontinental travel. Beyond passenger transport, it plans to facilitate goods movement, strengthening trade relations and setting a precedent for future global transportation projects.
Zomato faces a substantial ₹803.4 crore GST demand from Thane authorities for unpaid taxes on delivery charges between October 2019 and March 2022. The demand includes a penalty equal to the tax amount. Zomato maintains it's not liable, arguing delivery partners, not the company, provide the service, and plans to appeal the decision.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman discussed the Budget’s impact on the economy, emphasizing tax relief for honest taxpayers. She highlighted schemes for agriculture, start-ups, and infrastructure to boost growth. Concerns over inflation, privatization, and fiscal consolidation were addressed, with assurances of sustained public sector expenditure and efforts to widen the tax base.
The entertainment world is buzzing with updates, including 'Captain America: Brave New World' featuring a character inspired by PM Modi and Kriti Sanon attending a wedding with Kabir Bahia. Lalit Modi finds new love, while Faruqui mocks Allahbadia’s arrest amid controversy. Actor Sahil Khan ties the knot at Burj Khalifa.
Taylor Swift faces criticism for her carbon footprint after a fan account seemingly defended her private jet use by referencing Katy Perry's involvement in Blue Origin's space trip. Fans argue that both activities contribute to environmental damage, regardless of scale. This surfaces amidst Kanye West controversy, where Swift has taken legal action following his explicit social media posts about her.
Gautam Gambhir faces scrutiny as India's head coach after a series loss in Australia, especially focusing on star players' performance. Former Pakistan batter Basit Ali suggests Gambhir should follow Pakistan coach Aaqib Javed's formula to end the superstar culture. Gambhir has emphasized upon equal treatment for all players and maintaining fairness in the Indian team's dressing room.
US stocks experienced a significant decline on Monday, driven by ongoing tariff disputes and the potential for a federal government shutdown. Key factors include high stock valuations, economic uncertainty, and disappointing corporate earnings. Technology stocks, like Tesla, faced severe losses. Investors are keeping a close watch on inflation reports, interest rate policies, and government actions to stabilize the economy.