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DC Edit | Careful Relook Is Needed at Judicial Appointments

The discovery of burnt bundles of Indian currency notes from the official residence of Yashwant Varma, a judge of the Delhi High Court, has triggered widespread discussions on the accountability of the judiciary and the transparency of the process to select persons to run a powerful arm of our democratic government. Articles 124 and 217 of the Constitution, which deal …

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1 day, 22 hours ago

GST 2.0 needed to streamline procedures, ease compliance through tiered approach: PAC

The Hindu

Batting for a simplified Goods & Services Tax regime, Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee has recommended that the Finance Ministry undertake a comprehensive review of the GST framework to identify and eliminate unnecessary procedures and requirements that complicate compliance. Criminal penalties The Committee has called for a revamped GST 2.0 after consultation with stakeholders, including trade associations and taxpayer groups, to …

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2 days, 13 hours ago

'I’m not an Impact Player': MS Dhoni explains why he disagreed with key IPL rule, ‘Wasn’t really needed at that time’

Hindustan Times

The impact player rule's strange effect on the Indian Premier League has been such that there have been as many open calls for it to be removed as there have been acknowledgements of the fact that it has led to many more high-scoring games in the league. “When this rule was implemented, I felt it wasn’t really needed at that …

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Doctors reveal Pope Francis’ life hung by a thread: ‘Needed to choose whether to let him go or to push it’

Live Mint

Pope Francis faced a critical health crisis on February 28 when a severe bronchospasm led to the inhalation of vomit, significantly compromising his respiratory function, AP reported. Dr. Sergio Alfieri, the coordinator of the Pope's hospital care, revealed in an interview with The Milan Daily Corriere della Sera that the medical team briefly contemplated ceasing treatment due to the gravity …

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4 days, 3 hours ago

Courts Must Exercise Caution While Granting Pre-Arrest Bail In Cyber Economic Crimes, Interrogation Is Needed To Gather Info: Karnataka HC

Live Law

The Karnataka High Court has recently said that courts must exercise caution when granting anticipatory bail, especially in cyber economic crimes underscoring that custodial interrogation is needed in such technical cases to collect useful information. The bench said, “Courts must exercise caution when granting anticipatory bail, specially in cyber economic crimes. Granting anticipatory bail could jeopardize investigation and may frustrate …

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4 days, 10 hours ago

'Ishan Kishan needed to come out of dysfunctional MI setup': SRH batter's century called 'statement for Agarkar, Rohit'

Hindustan Times

Ishan Kishan's run to force a comeback into the Indian team continued on Sunday as the wicketkeeper-batter smashed a maiden century in his IPL career at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad during the match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals. Former England captain Michael Vaughan reckoned Ishan's celebration was aimed at BCCI's chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar, India …

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5 days, 8 hours ago

No Penalty Leviable If Assessee Fails To Discharge Tax Liability Under Bonafide Belief That No Tax Needed To Be Paid: CESTAT

Live Law

The New Delhi Bench of Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal has held that if an assessee fails to discharge his tax liability under the bonafide belief that tax did not need to be paid, no penalty is leviable. The Bench of Dr. Rachna Gupta and Ms. Hemambika R. Priya has observed that, “even if payment is made through …

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Where a bulldozer is needed, it will be used: Fadnavis vows strict action against Nagpur rioters

Hindustan Times

NAGPUR: Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday said the cost of the damage caused by the communal violence in Nagpur last week would be recovered from the rioters. Where a bulldozer is needed, it will be used: Fadnavis vows strict action against Nagpur rioters The chief minister, who hails from Nagpur, arrived in the city on Friday night and met …

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6 days, 10 hours ago

Tuchel has plenty to ponder after ‘Ok-ish’ England World Cup Qualifiers opener

The Hindu

Thomas Tuchel finally ended his long wait to take the reins as England coach and duly began his tenure with a 2-0 victory over Albania on Friday but got a quick reminder of the conundrum the high-pressure job throws up. Harry Kane’s record-extending 70th England goal made the result safe late on, but Tuchel sounded like he will be doing …

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1 week ago

Surrogate tobacco ads are contributing to India’s cancer burden, zero-tolerance approach needed: experts

The Hindu

Despite India having strict laws prohibiting both direct and indirect advertising of tobacco products, the tobacco industry continues to find ways to keep its brands visible: a 2021 report by the World Health Organization found that one-third of countries worldwide, including India, still struggle with comprehensive bans on tobacco advertising, promotion, and sponsorship. Harish Bijoor, a marketing expert, criticises this …

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1 week ago

When my mom died suddenly, there was only one place to mourn: Disneyland

LA Times

My mother, Donna, died unexpectedly earlier this month. Pirates of the Caribbean was always my family’s first stop, and when I went on the ride, I tried to recall family trips — of my parents rushing to the attraction and of my brother attempting to take flash-free pictures, letting the calmly swaying boat take me back to an earlier, more …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Baida review: Good story, slow pace in Sourabh Raaj Jain's supernatural thriller

India Today

In 'Baida', a former intelligence officer is stuck in a world beyond the world we live in. There are all sorts of supernatural activities: his soul is being tortured, there's a powerful devil who knows science well, and there's a divine woman whose strength lies in meditation. Actor Sourabh Raaj Jain and journalist-turned-actor, Shobhit Sujay, bring out the required excitement …

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1 week, 1 day ago

'High-level genius': Elon Musk mocked for math mishap in post about impeaching judges

Raw Story

Billionaire DOGE administrator Elon Musk was mocked on his X social media platform for misunderstanding the number of senators needed to remove judges who rule against President Donald Trump. The move to impeach judges shifted into high gear because U.S. District Judge James E. Boasberg issued a temporary restraining order on Trump's ability to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members with …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Char Jam Yatra: Checkout not needed for Bengaluru choke points' package tour

India Today

Google Maps is probably the only place where the colour blue is an indication of happiness. For those familiar with Bengaluru, Outer Ring Road, Silk Board Junction, Marathahalli, and HSR Layout are some names that send shivers down the spines, especially of daily commuters, and continue to live up to their reputation as the ultimate test of patience. The city’s …

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1 week, 2 days ago

IIT Bombay's 'dailyzing' improves Indian Railways' schedules - no new tracks needed

India Today

Indian Railways is the backbone of the country’s transport network, running over 13,150 passenger trains daily. Instead of overhauling the railway infrastructure, researchers from IIT Bombay, Zonal Railways, and the Centre for Railway Information Systems found a way to optimise train schedules using smarter planning techniques. This reduces scheduling conflicts, ensures better track usage, and allows new trains to be …

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1 week, 2 days ago

'Angry base is motivated base': Analyst says 'livid' Dems may have gotten kick they needed

Raw Story

Democrats are angry that their leadership is failing to show any substantive pushback to President Donald Trump's first two months of devastation, which might be exactly what the party needs to get moving in the right direction, argues a new piece from MSNBC. "It’s undoubtedly embarrassing for Democrats that their leader in the Senate is ducking scenes of being called …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Continued support from central government is needed in Manipur: RS MP Sanajaoba

Hindustan Times

Manipur’s Rajya Sabha MP, Leishemba Sanajaoba on Monday urged the central government to continue supporting the state in terms of resources and projects as the clashes had left nearly 60,000 homeless. Even as the opposition MPs criticised the government’s handling of the ethnic clashes in Manipur and questioned why the prime minister was yet to visit Manipur, Sanajaoba said that …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Ayaan Agnihotri says uncle Salman Khan is 'loving, funny, but tough when needed'

India Today

Salman Khan may be the universal bhai, but he's also quite a charmer as the mama to his nephews and nieces. Talking about his uncle Salman Khan, Ayaan, who goes by the stage name Agni, called him “loving and funny.” He also shared that he's the first person to pull them up when needed. He told us that we should …

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Thames Water wins court approval in London for emergency funding deal

Associated Press

LONDON — Thames Water, which serves 16 million people in and around London, has received court approval for up to 3 billion pounds of emergency funding, preventing the company from falling into government administration. Thames Water, which has about 17 billion pounds of debt, was in danger of running out of money within days if the court had not authorized …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Toodyay Shire handed $8k suspended fine for breaching WA's Aboriginal heritage laws

ABC

A West Australian Wheatbelt council has been given a suspended fine for breaching the state's Aboriginal Heritage Act after failing to gain approval to work on culturally significant land and disrupting a local Dreamtime figure. In the Northam Magistrates Court on Monday, the Shire of Toodyay was fined $8,000, suspended for 12 months, for employing contractors to conduct emergency repairs …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Digital competition law needed but discussion are necessary on best practices, says minister Malhotra

Live Mint

New Delhi: The government is keen to bring in a new law to ensure fair competition in digital markets but further discussions are needed to ensure that global best practices are adapted to Indian market requirements, minister of state for corporate affairs Harsh Malhotra said on Sunday. Speaking at the national conference on economics and competition law organised by the …

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2 weeks ago

Chum Darang played Chinese woman in Paatal Lok because she ‘needed money’; recalls being called ‘chow chow’ in Mumbai

Hindustan Times

Actor Chum Darang was vocal in an interview recently about how the film industry, and the country in general, needs to be more inclusive towards people from North East. Chum Darang on being called racist names Chum recalled coming to Mumbai in 2018 with big dreams and expecting everything good the city had to offer. She also recalled the racism …

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Nearly 13,000 Dutch skiers needed help this season, including 1,300 with injuries

NL Times

This past winter season was a tough one on Dutch winter sports enthusiasts. The travelers’ organization ANWB received almost 13,000 requests for help from Dutch people in the Alpine countries between December 2024 and March 2025, 13 percent more than last winter season. “We see an increase in the emergency calls on the well-known third day,” ANWB director Victor Geskes …

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Badhaai Do actor Chum Darang on playing Chinese girl in Paatal Lok: I needed money

India Today

Actor Chum Darang has spoken candidly about the challenges faced by North East Indians in the film industry, revealing that she once took a minor role in Paatal Lok out of financial necessity. She recalled her decision to play a Chinese infomercial girl in Paatal Lok, stating that financial constraints led her to accept the role. So, I did this …

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DC Edit | Careful Relook Is Needed at Judicial Appointments

GST 2.0 needed to streamline procedures, ease compliance through tiered approach: PAC

'I’m not an Impact Player': MS Dhoni explains why he disagreed with key IPL rule, ‘Wasn’t really needed at that time’

Doctors reveal Pope Francis’ life hung by a thread: ‘Needed to choose whether to let him go or to push it’

Courts Must Exercise Caution While Granting Pre-Arrest Bail In Cyber Economic Crimes, Interrogation Is Needed To Gather Info: Karnataka HC

'Ishan Kishan needed to come out of dysfunctional MI setup': SRH batter's century called 'statement for Agarkar, Rohit'

No Penalty Leviable If Assessee Fails To Discharge Tax Liability Under Bonafide Belief That No Tax Needed To Be Paid: CESTAT

Where a bulldozer is needed, it will be used: Fadnavis vows strict action against Nagpur rioters

Tuchel has plenty to ponder after ‘Ok-ish’ England World Cup Qualifiers opener

Surrogate tobacco ads are contributing to India’s cancer burden, zero-tolerance approach needed: experts

When my mom died suddenly, there was only one place to mourn: Disneyland

Baida review: Good story, slow pace in Sourabh Raaj Jain's supernatural thriller

'High-level genius': Elon Musk mocked for math mishap in post about impeaching judges

Char Jam Yatra: Checkout not needed for Bengaluru choke points' package tour

IIT Bombay's 'dailyzing' improves Indian Railways' schedules - no new tracks needed

'Angry base is motivated base': Analyst says 'livid' Dems may have gotten kick they needed

Continued support from central government is needed in Manipur: RS MP Sanajaoba

Ayaan Agnihotri says uncle Salman Khan is 'loving, funny, but tough when needed'

Thames Water wins court approval in London for emergency funding deal

Toodyay Shire handed $8k suspended fine for breaching WA's Aboriginal heritage laws

Digital competition law needed but discussion are necessary on best practices, says minister Malhotra

Chum Darang played Chinese woman in Paatal Lok because she ‘needed money’; recalls being called ‘chow chow’ in Mumbai

Nearly 13,000 Dutch skiers needed help this season, including 1,300 with injuries

Badhaai Do actor Chum Darang on playing Chinese girl in Paatal Lok: I needed money