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UP man takes Rs 40K loan from bank to fund sister-in-law’s gang-rape, murder
In Muzaffarnagar, UP, a 21-year-old woman was gang-raped, murdered, and set on fire by her brother-in-law and two accomplices. The brother-in-law, fearing blackmail exposure, hired the men with a Rs 40,000 bank loan. Her remains, identified through partially-burned personal items, were found in a forest, leading to an FIR registration under sections of murder and gang-rape.
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Ashneer Grover takes dig at Salman Khan, calls BB 18 episode ‘drama’
Ashneer Grover accuses Salman Khan of stirring up drama by claiming not to know him during his appearance on Bigg Boss 18. Grover insists they met when Salman was his company’s brand ambassador, despite Salman's assertions otherwise.
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Delhi elections: 8 AAP MLAs join BJP days before polls
Eight Aam Aadmi Party MLAs joined the Bharatiya Janata Party after resigning from AAP, accusing it of straying from its founding ideals of transparency and anti-corruption. They cited a lack of internal democracy and centralisation of the party. This mass resignation strikes a significant blow to AAP ahead of the crucial Delhi Assembly elections on February 5.
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2014 vs now: FM explains how taxpayers' have more money in their wallets
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlights major tax reliefs for the middle class in the Union Budget 2025, leading to substantial savings across various income brackets compared to 2014 under the previous Congress government. The rebates now extend up to Rs 12 lakh income, with even higher earners benefiting from reduced tax liabilities, showcasing a more progressive tax system.
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Budget 2025: ‘Band-aid for bullet wound’: Rahul Gandhi on Budget
“A band-aid for bullet wounds! Amid global uncertainty, solving our economic crisis demanded a paradigm shift. But this government is bankrupt of ideas,” Rahul Gandhi said
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Nara Lokesh assures bringing back two Telugu students died in an accident in Ireland
I will personally contact the concerned authorities and do everything possible to assist in bringing the bodies back to India, says Andhra Pradesh Minister for IT Nara Lokesh
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From 'Vasooli Tai' to 'Maa laxmi': Netizens react to Sitharaman's tax relief
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SC to hear on Feb 3 PIL alleging misuse of women-centric laws
The plea has been filed to seek protection of men against the atrocities committed by women filing false complaints
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Budget 2025: Government to implement scheme to make India toy hub of world
India's toy exports dropped from $177 million in 2021-22 to $152 million in 2023-24 due to overall decline in the global demand of these products
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Assam to enact new law for allowing buffalo fights: Himanta
In December last year, the Gauhati High Court quashed Assam’s government’s earlier SOP allowing the traditional buffalo and bulbul bird fights
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Confused about the new income tax relief? Here's a simple guide
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced zero income tax for up to Rs 12 lakh under the new tax regime. The standard deduction for salaried employees will be Rs 75,000. The rejigged tax slabs introduce a 10% tax rate for income between Rs 8-12 lakh, with varying rates for higher incomes.
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Union Budget 2025: UGC chairman Jagadesh Kumar highlights increased outlay for higher education
“The substantial increase in the budget allocation for higher education, from ₹46,482.35 crore in 2024-25 to ₹50,077.95 crore in 2025-26, represents a significant 7.74% rise,” he said.
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Union Budget 2025: Kerala industry players welcome tax concessions, eye growth in MSMEs, start-ups and agriculture
Move to provide more credit accessibility under credit guarantee cover enhancement for micro, small and medium enterprises welcomed
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Zakia Jafri, wife of former Congress MP killed in 2002 Gujarat riots, dies in Ahmedabad
Zakia Jafri hit the national headlines as she waged a legal battle all the way to the Supreme Court in a bid to hold top political leaders accountable for the large conspiracy for the riots post the Godhra train burning episode
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Centre unveils 2nd asset monetization plan worth Rs 10 lakh crore
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the second asset monetization plan for 2025-30 in the Union Budget 2025, targeting Rs 10 lakh crore by monetizing government assets for reinvestment in new infrastructure. The plan builds on the success of the first initiative from 2021, which achieved significant monetization goals.
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'Virat Kohli doesn't need Ranji Trophy': Ambati Rayadu
Former cricketer Ambati Rayudu shares his view on Virat Kohli's return to Ranji Trophy, suggesting that Kohli needs time to regain his confidence rather than playing domestic cricket. Despite Kohli's recent struggles, Rayudu believes in Kohli's abilities and urges respect and patience for the batting icon to rediscover his form.
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Ranji Trophy: What the three intruders requested Virat Kohli
During the Ranji Trophy match between Delhi and Railways, three fans ran onto the field to touch Virat Kohli’s feet, causing a security breach. Kohli requested leniency for the fans, who were subsequently escorted out. Delhi won the match, with Kohli posing for photos post-victory.
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Delhi HC permits use of ‘En Iniya Pon Nilave’ song in ‘Aghathiyaa’ after depositing ₹30 lakh
Court concluded that as per Section 17 of the Copyright Act, the producer of a film or a sound recording is the first owner of the copyright in the sound recordings, literary works, musical works and other works, which form a part of the film
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CBI gets ₹1,071 crore in Union Budget; increase of ₹84.12 crore from ongoing fiscal
The agency received ₹951.46 crore to manage its affairs in the Budget Estimates for 2024-25, which was later revised to ₹986.93 crore
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Union Budget 2025-26: It is a people’s Budget, says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi added that “Tax relief will provide big benefit to middle class, salaried employees.”
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