A resident of Hallomajra, Chandigarh, Wajid Ali, also known as Raja, aged 43, has been handed a 10-year jail term by a special Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) court for possessing a commercial quantity of banned medicines. Additionally, he has been slapped with a fine of ₹1 lakh. Wajid Ali’s conviction under Section 22 […]
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Panchkula MC Pursues Rs 25.44 Cr Property Tax Dues
The MC of Panchkula (Municipal Corporation) has decided to be tough on defaulter of property tax whether they are found in both private or government sectors, bearing in mind that around Rs 25.44 crore has not been paid yet which is huge money. Notably, municipal corporation will send reminders specifically aimed at such companies drawing […]
Sunil Chhetri Retires: Indian Football Legend Ends Era
In the year 2024 on May 15th Sunil Chhetri who is the respected captain of the national team rocked the football arena by his retirement. The farewell message was delivered through a heart-warming video shared over various social media networks after 17 years of being part of it, hence leaving behind a lasting impression for […]
Infosys Faces Penalty from Canada Over Alleged Employee Health Tax Underpayment
In a recent development, Indian multinational corporation Infosys has been fined approximately Rs 82 lakh (₹8,200,000) by the Canadian government for purportedly underpaying employee health tax for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2020. This penalty equates to over 134,000 Canadian dollars. As per a regulatory disclosure by Infosys, the company received notification of the […]
ICMR Issues Dietary Guidelines, Advises Caution for Tea and Coffee Enthusiasts
The Indian populace has received new diet guidelines from the Indian Council of Medical Research in a recent release. The importance of looking at how much tea and coffee they drink has been brought out by the ICMR in partnership with the National Institute of Nutrition. The recently published Institute of Clinical Medicine Research report […]
Indian Stock Market Sees Volatile Session, Ends Flat Despite Early Gains
On May 15th, 2024, the Indian stock markets went through uncertainty and fluctuations which made it eventually close with less than what it started implying. Both the Sensex and Nifty indices had emerged positively because there were good things happening worldwide therefore enabling it to rise. Unfortunately, this initial surge in confidence would later fall […]
Election Commission Summons Andhra Pradesh Officials Over Post-Poll Violence
After the violence that followed the election in Andhra Pradesh last year, the Election Commission of India acted quickly by calling for a meeting of the state’s highest-ranking administrative and police officers (the chief secretary and the Director General of Police). It reminded the administration about the significance of maintaining principles in the Model Code […]
Rajasthan Miners Saved, 1 Killed in Lift Plunge
A potentially catastrophic event in Rajasthan’s Neem Ka Thana district took a hopeful turn on Wednesday, as 14 Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) officials trapped deep within the Kolihan mine were successfully rescued after a mine lift malfunction. However, the incident resulted in the tragic loss of one official, casting a shadow over the otherwise celebratory […]
Mumbai Billboard Collapse: 14 Dead, Blamed Owner on the Run
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NewsClick Founder Prabir Purkayastha Released by Supreme Court
Indian Supreme Court made an important ruling on Wednesday, 15th May 2024, which liberated Prabir Purkayastha who is associated with NewsClick as its founder and chief editor. It was observed that Delhi Police violated the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) by arresting Purkayastha without any valid reason. Such a justification was made from the fact […]