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The Congress, led by Indore Municipal Corporation’s (IMC) Leader of Opposition Chintu Chouksey, staged protest accusing the ruling BJP of levying taxes “through the back door”. It said that the “decision to hike taxes would increase the financial burden on the people of Indore”. “BJP has failed to fulfill the promises it had made during the municipal elections. The BJP in its manifesto during the civic polls last year had said that it will not levy new taxes or hike the existing ones. However, it has hiked taxes from 30 per cent to 60 per cent through the back door,”…

Hangzhou, July 3 (IANS) The Chefs de Mission Seminar of the Hangzhou Asian Para Games opened here on Monday, with 32 delegation chiefs of National Paralympic Committees (NPCs) assembling to learn about the latest updates on the Games preparations on site and 13 attending online.During the seminar, the organisers will release policies and procedures related to the Asian Para Games to chefs de mission, including accreditation, transportation, accommodation and catering services.The delegation chiefs will also visit competition venues and the Asian Para Games Village to gain a thorough understanding of the facilities and site conditions, in addition to the city’s…

The oath ceremony was scheduled for July 3 but was postponed after the State Power Minister Atishi Marlena informed that she was facing some health issue.Later, the L-G wrote a letter to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal suggesting to hold the oath ceremony through virtual mode or with the presence of any other ministers on July 4 at 10 a.m.The L-G in the letter said that the date and time for the oath ceremony (July 3) were decided after discussing it with Atishi Marlena and Umesh Kumar.”The Power Minister suggested that this ceremony be held on July 3 at 6…

The Aston Villa player landed at the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata on Monday evening, one of the top reigning World Cup winners to visit India.“I am really excited, feeling great. It was a dream (coming to India). I had promised to come to India, I am happy to be here,” Martinez told reporters at the airport. Martinez was given a rousing welcome by fans of Argentina on his arrival in Kolkata on Monday.Martinez pulled off some big saves in the tiebreaker in the final as he won the Golden Glove in the FIFA World Cup 2022…

The surprising incident occurred at Ganesh Dutt College in Begusarai which is affiliated to LNMU. The admit card was issued to a girl student named Aajhul Kumari, but the photograph on it was that of PM Modi.However, such incidents are not new in Bihar. Several similar cases have been reported in the past wherein universities issued admit cards and certificates in the names of former Bihar Governor Phagu Chauhan, Bollywood stars Sunny Leone, Emran Hashmi, Amitabh Bachchan, and cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni, among others.“This is not happening for the first time. The university should take steps to rectify things. It…

Officials said that 2,027 grams of heroin was recovered from the passenger, who arrived by Air Arabia Airways Flight No.G9-458 on Sunday. Based on passenger profiling and meticulous observation, the sleuths identified and intercepted the passenger, aged about 43. She arrived from Nairobi via Sharjah on July 2. On examination of her baggage, the officials found 8 traditional African dresses, one ladies handbag, and 3 soaps. The baggage appeared to be heavier than normal weight. On careful opening of side layers of the dresses, the handbag, and the soaps, they found black/clear plastic pouches concealed in each of the layers…

Terming it “unconstitutional” move, the AAP said that the L-G is “hell-bent upon paralysing the Delhi government and destroying the national capital”. “The L-G does not have the power to do so. He is acting illegally and against the Constitution. His only purpose is to find new ways every day to paralyse the Delhi government, causing the people of Delhi to suffer. These individuals were from top colleges and universities such as IIM Ahmedabad, Delhi School of Economics, NALSAR, JNU, NIT, London School of Economics, Cambridge, etc., and were doing excellent work in various departments. They were all hired following…

Special Judge Devender Kumar Jangala dismissed the bail application of Rahul Soni, who allegedly deceived complainant Prakash Chand Sharma on various pretexts and temptations such as virtual account opening fees, case initiation fees, and premiums.The accused persons persuaded him to transfer a total of Rs 1.06 crore into different bank accounts.The court while denying bail observed that Soni and his co-accused went to great lengths to deceive the complainant.They sent fraudulent payment receipts that had counterfeit logos, watermarks, seals, and signatures of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI).They also forged letters from the Ministry of External Affairs,…

Justifying the opposition to UCC, Wilson said that it desecrates the holy sacraments like marriage, which should be within the domain of religious institutions when it comes to marriage between believers.”Marriage is not just a civil union in most religions. In Christianity for example, marriage is a sacrament. It is a facet of religion, that is why it is called the sacrament of holy matrimony. It has to be consecrated by an ordained priest, in the presence of members of the Church, in a manner specified by the Catholic Church.”Therefore, if the UCC provides for marriages to be registered before…

The charge sheet was filed against Harminder Singh alias Romi Randhawa, Manjit Singh alias Manna, Kuldeep Singh and Malkit Singh, all residents of Punjab, before a Special NIA court in Ahmedabad under the IPC, NDPS Act and UAPA.”A total of 24 persons have been arrested so far in the case and a search is on for the remaining nine accused who are currently absconding,” the official added.Those accused who are absconding in the case are India’s most wanted drug smuggler-trafficker Simranjeet Singh Sandhu, Pakistan-based wanted accused Hajisaab alias Bhaijaan, Nabi Baksh and Australia-based Tanvir Singh Bedi. The NIA has managed…