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Murders, kidnaps, rapes and dowry deaths register upward trend in Rachakonda
7 hours, 30 minutes ago

Murders, kidnaps, rapes and dowry deaths register upward trend in Rachakonda

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Murders, kidnaps, rapes and dowry deaths registered an upward trend in Rachakonda in 2024, according to Rachakonda Police Commissioner G Sudheer Babu here on Monday. Murders registered 11 per cent rise in 2024, while kidnaps including minor missing cases and rapes including fake promises of marriage recorded 10 per cent and 11 per cent rise, respectively, and dowry deaths …

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The Tobacco Trap: How flawed policies are undermining India's fight against addiction
15 hours, 25 minutes ago

The Tobacco Trap: How flawed policies are undermining India's fight against addiction

India Today  

In 2023, India became the first country in the world to mandate anti-tobacco warnings on Over-The-Top streaming platforms, such as Netflix and Amazon Prime. Despite early adoption of the World Health Organization’s Framework Convention on Tobacco Control and enacting the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act in 2003, India remains one of the world’s largest consumers of tobacco, with almost …

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Hyderabad’s crime rate up by 40 per cent in 2024, says annual report
15 hours, 25 minutes ago

Hyderabad’s crime rate up by 40 per cent in 2024, says annual report

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: Hyderabad Police Commissioner C V Anand said that the crime rate in the city witnessed more than 40% increase in overall crimes in 2024 compared to the previous year. The CP on Sunday released the ‘Hyderabad City Police Annual report- 2024’ at ICCC, here. C V Anand attributed the increase in crime rate in the city to an increase …

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Opinion: The fight for Ambedkar's legacy signifies a big churn in Dalit politics
15 hours, 25 minutes ago

Opinion: The fight for Ambedkar's legacy signifies a big churn in Dalit politics

India Today  

The treasury benches and the Opposition have been engaged in a war of words over Dr BR Ambedkar’s legacy in Parliament and outside. Setback and recovery In the 2024 general elections, the BJP lost three per cent support of Dalits and its allies lost two per cent. On the other hand, the Congress lost one per cent support but its …

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Parbhani violence: Somnath Suryavanshi killed as he was Dalit and protecting Constitution, says Rahul Gandhi
15 hours, 25 minutes ago

Parbhani violence: Somnath Suryavanshi killed as he was Dalit and protecting Constitution, says Rahul Gandhi

New Indian Express  

PARBHANI: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Monday claimed Somnath Suryavanshi was killed because he was a Dalit and was protecting the Constitution. Police killed Suryavanshi, and it was a 'cent per cent custodial death", the leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha alleged after meeting Suryavanshi's family members in Parbhani. Talking to reporters, Gandhi said he met Suryavanshi's family members …

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Women now represent 20 per cent of HNI investors: Crypto exchange CoinDCX
15 hours, 25 minutes ago

Women now represent 20 per cent of HNI investors: Crypto exchange CoinDCX

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: With increasing adoption of cryptocurrency, women are now representing 20 per cent of crypto exchange CoinDCX’s HNI customers. With 28.3 per cent, Delhi, Lucknow, and Hyderabad are driving this trend, with ETH, BTC, MATIC, and DOGE, among their preferred tokens, says the crypto exchange in its Annual Report for 2024. The report highlights a significant shift in investor behaviour …

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DC Edit | Rationalise GST in two slabs
20 hours, 6 minutes ago

DC Edit | Rationalise GST in two slabs

Deccan Chronicle  

The Goods and Services Tax Council meeting appears to have ended up as a no-event without taking any major decision. While on one hand the government advocates rationalisation of tax slabs, on the other, it proposed three different rates for popcorn based on its taste and packaging. Pre-packed and labelled salted and spicy, ready-to-eat popcorn will attract 12 per cent …

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Sanjaya Baru | Budget 2025: Taking India’s economy from good to great
20 hours, 22 minutes ago

Sanjaya Baru | Budget 2025: Taking India’s economy from good to great

Deccan Chronicle  

Even as most taxpayers will be busy this coming week making plans for the year-end and the New Year, Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman and her colleagues will be pouring over numbers and cogitating over ideas finalising the Budget statement and speech scheduled for February 1. National accounts data for the past decade reveal that total private final consumption expenditure, …

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India Inc urges govt to implement industry-friendly reforms
22 hours, 34 minutes ago

India Inc urges govt to implement industry-friendly reforms

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India Inc on Sunday urged the government to implement industry-friendly reforms, proposing India's priority sector lending framework and advocating for the inclusion of emerging and high-impact sectors such as digital infrastructure, green initiatives, healthcare and innovative manufacturing. “Similarly, sectors like infrastructure and innovative manufacturing lack adequate PSL focus despite their potential to drive economic growth. We could look …

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Property values to go up in Vizag from New Year
1 day, 1 hour ago

Property values to go up in Vizag from New Year

The Hindu  

From New Year 2025, existing property owners can enjoy increased property value, but new buyers will have to shell out increased property registration charges as the State government has decided to revise existing property rates, except in Kurmannapalem area in the city. Before the new rates come into force from January 1, 2025, the government had already announced its decision …

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AAP secures 55 per cent of total seats in Punjab civic body elections; majority in one corporation only
1 day, 15 hours ago

AAP secures 55 per cent of total seats in Punjab civic body elections; majority in one corporation only

New Indian Express  

More than 3,300 candidates contested in the civic body polls and a total of 37.32 lakh voters were eligible to vote in the elections. Voter turnout was 65.85 per cent; polling percentage at Phagwara was 55.21 per cent, Jalandhar 50.27 per cent, Amritsar 44.05 per cent, Ludhiana 46.95 per cent and Patiala 32.95 per cent. Congress secured 25 seats, BJP …

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Number of domestic migrants lowered by 12 per cent since 2011: Report
1 day, 15 hours ago

Number of domestic migrants lowered by 12 per cent since 2011: Report

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The number of domestic migrants have lowered by nearly 12% to 40.20 crore between 2011 and 2023, indicating increased economic opportunities across the country, said a report by prime minister’s economic advisory panel EAC-PM. As per a paper by the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, the number of domestic migrants stood at 40,20,90,396 in 2023, which …

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GoM to Dwell on 1% State Calamity Cess Under GST Framework
1 day, 20 hours ago

GoM to Dwell on 1% State Calamity Cess Under GST Framework

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: The 55th GST Council led by union finance minister Nirmala Sitaraman will constitute a Group of Ministers to consider permitting states to impose a calamity cess of one per cent on luxury goods under the Goods and Services Tax framework. Andhra Pradesh finance minister Payyavula Keshav came up with the proposal of levying one per cent calamity cess on …

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Dalit Vote Battle Heats Up Between BJP, Congress
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1 day, 21 hours ago

Dalit Vote Battle Heats Up Between BJP, Congress

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Behind the ongoing political battle over the alleged insult of B.R. Union home minister Amit Shah’s remark in the Rajya Sabha gave the Opposition an opportunity to whip up anti-BJP sentiments among the Dalits, the objective is clear — the Congress wants to further consolidate the 4 per cent Dalit votes it gained in the last general election …

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Brits reveal their most HATED faux pas when decorating your Christmas tree
2 days, 2 hours ago

Brits reveal their most HATED faux pas when decorating your Christmas tree

Daily Mail  

A florist has revealed the items Brits most dislike when it comes to decorating their Christmas tree. According to a new study from Bloom & Wild, people across the UK have some strong opinions on the best way to decorate a Christmas tree. A florist has revealed the items Brits most dislike when it comes to decorating their Christmas tree …

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Over 15 Per Cent Of Super Rich In India Are Aged Under 30, Says Report
2 days, 5 hours ago

Over 15 Per Cent Of Super Rich In India Are Aged Under 30, Says Report

ABP News  

More than 15 per cent of the high networth individuals in the country are aged under 30, a recent report said. Prashant Thakur, Regional Director and Head of Research, Anarock Property Consultants, noted, “A dynamic mix of young entrepreneurs, tech pioneers, and seasoned industrialists driving the expansion in affluent population.” The study found that 20 per cent of the Indian …

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GST Council Delays Decision On Tax Reduction For Life, Health Insurance Premiums
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2 days, 5 hours ago

GST Council Delays Decision On Tax Reduction For Life, Health Insurance Premiums

ABP News  

The GST Council on Saturday deferred its decision on reducing the tax rate on life and health insurance premiums, according to officials. The GoM also recommended exempting GST from health insurance premiums paid by individuals, excluding senior citizens, for policies with coverage up to Rs 5 lakh. However, premiums for health insurance policies offering coverage exceeding Rs 5 lakh will …

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Steam Replay 2024: Only 15% Of All Steam Users' Time Was Spent On Games Released In 2024
2 days, 6 hours ago

Steam Replay 2024: Only 15% Of All Steam Users' Time Was Spent On Games Released In 2024

ABP News  

Steam Replay 2024 is here, and some interesting facts and figures have been revealed yet again. Steam users spent only 15 per cent of their total gaming time on titles released in 2024. In fact, that 15 per cent represents a notable increase from the 9 per cent of playtime spent on newly released games in 2023, even if it's …

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Apex Court Sets Aside Interest Rate Cap On Late Credit Card Bill Payments
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2 days, 7 hours ago

Apex Court Sets Aside Interest Rate Cap On Late Credit Card Bill Payments

ABP News  

The Supreme Court on Friday set aside an order from the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission regarding interest rates on late credit card bill payments. The court ruled that interest rates will not be capped at 30 per cent per annum for late bill payments related to credit cards. Notably, the NCDRC earlier in 2008 ruled that levying more than …

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GST Council meets to decide on lower taxes on insurance policies, ATF inclusion
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2 days, 7 hours ago

GST Council meets to decide on lower taxes on insurance policies, ATF inclusion

Deccan Chronicle  

Jaisalmer: The 55th GST Council meeting which is expected to decide on reducing the tax rate on health and life insurance, besides considering rate rejigs on 148 items began here on Saturday. However, 18 per cent GST will continue on premiums paid for policies with health insurance cover of over Rs 5 lakh. The four-tier tax slab of 5, 12, …

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India's Forex Reserves Drop By $1.9 Billion, Hit Near 6-Month Low
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2 days, 7 hours ago

India's Forex Reserves Drop By $1.9 Billion, Hit Near 6-Month Low

ABP News  

India's foreign exchange reserves decreased by $1.9 billion to $653 billion in the week ending December 13, marking a six-month low, according to the latest data from the Reserve Bank of India. India's foreign exchange reserves had reached a record high of $705 billion in the week ending September 27. However, reserves have declined by $52 billion in the current …

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Has your car gone up or down in value in 2024? Biggest used price movers revealed
2 days, 8 hours ago

Has your car gone up or down in value in 2024? Biggest used price movers revealed

Daily Mail  

The post-Covid boom in second-hand car prices has now a distant vision in the rear-view mirror as used vehicle prices have softened in recent months. Skoda Karoq - up 10.5% Dec23 price: £13,862 Dec24 price: £15,367 Price increase: £1,505 The average price of a three-year-old Skoda Karoq is £1,500 higher today than it was in December 2023, cap hpi data …

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Housing sales, supply decline in top nine cities in Q4CY24: PropEquity
2 days, 15 hours ago

Housing sales, supply decline in top nine cities in Q4CY24: PropEquity

New Indian Express  

In a less favourable development for the real estate sector, housing supply in the top nine cities is projected to decline by 33 per cent, while housing sales are expected to drop by 21 per cent in the October-December quarter of CY2024, according to real estate consultancy firm PropEquity on Saturday. Similarly, housing supply dropped to 85,765 units in Q4CY24 …

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Festive gloom for High Street as sales slump
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2 days, 17 hours ago

Festive gloom for High Street as sales slump

Daily Mail  

Beleaguered retailers are suffering a 'gloomy festive period' according to figures that add to the broader picture of economic woe in the wake of the Budget. CBI principal economist Martin Sartorius said: 'Retailers have endured a gloomy festive period, with annual sales declining for a third consecutive month. Gloom: The CBI's retail survey found that sales this month were 'poor' …

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