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Ain't we creating a 'class of parasites' by political freebies, asks SC

Says due to these benefits, people are not willing to work

Ain't we creating a 'class of parasites' by political freebies, asks SC
Updated On : 12 Feb 2025 | 11:59 PM IST

Day temperatures rise 3-6 degree above normal in North, Central India

IMD noted that above-normal temperatures in Northwest and Central India could also affect vegetable crops like onions, garlic, and tomatoes during bulb formation and flowering

Day temperatures rise 3-6 degree above normal in North, Central India
Updated On : 12 Feb 2025 | 11:49 PM IST

News updates: 'Have removed all 'India's Got Latent' videos from my channel,' says comic Samay Raina

Latest news updates: Catch all the latest news developments from around the world here

News updates: 'Have removed all 'India's Got Latent' videos from my channel,' says comic Samay Raina
Updated On : 12 Feb 2025 | 10:29 PM IST

Govt lists Income-Tax Bill, 2025 for introduction in Lok Sabha on Feb 13

The much-anticipated Bill will replace terminologies like assessment and previous year with easier to understand 'tax year' as part of move to simplify language while removing provisos and explanation

Govt lists Income-Tax Bill, 2025 for introduction in Lok Sabha on Feb 13
Updated On : 12 Feb 2025 | 10:25 PM IST

AI dangerous tool whether Chinese or American, says Delhi High Court

The bench also asked the counsel appearing for the central government to seek instructions in response to the PIL

AI dangerous tool whether Chinese or American, says Delhi High Court
Updated On : 12 Feb 2025 | 9:59 PM IST

Modi govt's growth track record, reforms grab global attention: Joshi

The Union Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution minister was addressing a press conference on the budget in Chhattisgarh's capital Raipur

Modi govt's growth track record, reforms grab global attention: Joshi
Updated On : 12 Feb 2025 | 9:52 PM IST

Comic Samay Raina scrubs all 'India's Got Latent' videos amid backlash

"Everything that is happening has been too much for me to handle," says comedian Samay Raina amid controversy

Comic Samay Raina scrubs all 'India's Got Latent' videos amid backlash
Updated On : 12 Feb 2025 | 8:58 PM IST

DGGI Pune uncovers Rs 1,196 cr GST fraud involving multiple pvt firms

The investigation, involving searches at multiple locations in Pune, Delhi, Noida, and Muzaffarnagar, has revealed a sophisticated network of bogus companies engaged in fraudulent ITC transactions

DGGI Pune uncovers Rs 1,196 cr GST fraud involving multiple pvt firms
Updated On : 12 Feb 2025 | 7:59 PM IST

Extreme weather events claim 80K lives, cause $180 bn loss in India

Over the long term, the ranking shows that extreme weather events particularly affect Global South countries

Extreme weather events claim 80K lives, cause $180 bn loss in India
Updated On : 12 Feb 2025 | 7:03 PM IST

West Bengal Budget 2025-26: Rs 3.89 trn earmarked to push growth, welfare

West Bengal Budget 2025: Increase in dearness allowance and welfare schemes among key highlights of Budget speech

West Bengal Budget 2025-26: Rs 3.89 trn earmarked to push growth, welfare
Updated On : 12 Feb 2025 | 6:59 PM IST

Around 250 Japan CEOs to visit UP to explore investment opportunities

Discussions were also held on organising an international seminar that would bring together global experts and stakeholders in hydrogen technology

Around 250 Japan CEOs to visit UP to explore investment opportunities
Updated On : 12 Feb 2025 | 6:24 PM IST

Sarojini Naidu's 146th birth anniversary: 10 facts on Nightingale of India

National Women's Day: This year marks the 146th anniversary of Sarojini Naidu's birth, on February 13. She was dubbed the "Nightingale of India" for her poems and is remembered as a woman of substance

Sarojini Naidu's 146th birth anniversary: 10 facts on Nightingale of India
Updated On : 12 Feb 2025 | 6:16 PM IST

Husband can't be charged for rape, unnatural sex with wife: Chhattisgarh HC

The Chhattisgarh HC ruled that a husband can't be charged with rape or unnatural sex if the wife is above 15, as marital rape isn't recognised under Indian law, overturning a conviction

Husband can't be charged for rape, unnatural sex with wife: Chhattisgarh HC
Updated On : 12 Feb 2025 | 6:06 PM IST

Actor Pankaj Tripathi joins audio story platform Velvet as co-founder

Velvet's goal is to create a unique space for listeners to experience engaging, imaginative, and cinematic audio content, predominantly in Hindi

Actor Pankaj Tripathi joins audio story platform Velvet as co-founder
Updated On : 12 Feb 2025 | 6:04 PM IST

Rs 3.89 trn Budget for FY26 tabled in Bengal Assembly, DA increased 4%

In a key announcement, Bhattacharya announced that the state government would increase the Dearness Allowance (DA) by four per cent from April 1, 2025

Rs 3.89 trn Budget for FY26 tabled in Bengal Assembly, DA increased 4%
Updated On : 12 Feb 2025 | 5:38 PM IST

Ayush ministry, social justice dept sign MoU for senior citizens' welfare

This strategic partnership seeks to implement Ayush-based interventions to promote geriatric healthcare and combat substance abuse

Ayush ministry, social justice dept sign MoU for senior citizens' welfare
Updated On : 12 Feb 2025 | 4:48 PM IST

SC slams freebies, says they discourage people from willing to work

The observations came from a bench of Justices B R Gavai and Augustine George Masih which was hearing a matter concerning the right to shelter of homeless persons

SC slams freebies, says they discourage people from willing to work
Updated On : 12 Feb 2025 | 2:52 PM IST

Ex-Congress MP Sajjan Kumar convicted in 1984 anti-Sikh riots murder case

Sajjan Kumar is currently serving a life sentence for his involvement in another anti-Sikh riots case in Delhi Cantt

Ex-Congress MP Sajjan Kumar convicted in 1984 anti-Sikh riots murder case
Updated On : 12 Feb 2025 | 2:35 PM IST

Why plastic flowers not included in list of banned items: HC asks Centre

A division bench of Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice Bharati Dangre asked if the Centre thought that plastic flowers could be recycled, or are biodegradable

Why plastic flowers not included in list of banned items: HC asks Centre
Updated On : 12 Feb 2025 | 2:30 PM IST

Sheena Bora case: SC dismisses Indrani Mukerjea's plea to travel abroad

A bench of Justices M M Sundresh and Rajesh Bindal directed the trial court to conduct the proceedings in the case within a year

Sheena Bora case: SC dismisses Indrani Mukerjea's plea to travel abroad
Updated On : 12 Feb 2025 | 2:13 PM IST