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₹3 lakh in the northern state, receiving a tax break that only electric vehicles in the state have enjoyed so far. Shares of Maruti Suzki India Ltd closed 6.6% higher on the BSE on Tuesday, while the BSE Auto index rose 2.17%. The UP government on 5 July said it will now fully implement its 2022 policy which waives road tax for EVs and strong and plug-in hybrids.

lewd and derogatory comments online against the widow of Kirti Chakra awardee Captain Anshuman Singh. In a letter issued on Monday, the NCW referenced specific legal provisions that the comment violates, including Section 79 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, which penalizes acts intended to insult the modesty of a woman, and Section 67 of the Information Technology Act, 2000, which deals with the punishment for publishing or transmitting obscene material in electronic form. The letter outlines the penalties under these laws, noting that the offenses can result in imprisonment for up to three years and fines for first-time offenders, with harsher penalties for repeat offenses. The NCW has asked the Delhi Police to promptly register a First Information Report (FIR) against the person and to arrest him at the earliest.

housing sales have resulted in decline of unsold inventory and average residential prices to soar by 49% between H1 2019 and H1 2024 in Delhi and Mumbai. NCR recorded a 49% five-yearly jump in average residential prices from Rs 4,565 per sq. ft. to Rs 6,800 per sq. ft. In MMR, average residential prices appreciated 48% in the period – from Rs 10,610 per sq. ft. in H1 2019 to Rs 15,650 per sq. ft. in H1 2024.

beer category by nearly three times in FY24, companies' reports and excise data showed. According to available data, premium beers (on average, beers priced above Rs 125 per pint) grew 25-30% by volume in FY24, compared to 8-10% growth of the overall beer category. At Bira91's recently opened Taproom pubs in Ludhiana, flavoured premium beers such as Citrus Wheat, IPA and Stouts are outselling stronger and regular lagers by about three times. «What is interesting to note is that there's this stereotype that people in Punjab drink strong beers. But this busts that stereotype — consumers there are actually drinking beers that are flavourful and milder,» said Ankur Jain, chief executive of B9 Beverages, which sells Bira91.

High Court has issued a notice to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) regarding a petition filed by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal challenging his arrest. The court has directed the CBI to submit a response within seven days and allowed two days for a rejoinder. The matter is scheduled for a hearing on July 17, 2024. Kejriwal filed his plea on Monday challenging his recent arrest by the CBI in the Excise Policy case, alleging that the agency's actions were driven by malice.

Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy-linked money laundering case was to wipe out the AAP. Sanjay Singh said, «Whether it is the ED's court or the Supreme Court, everyone has agreed that Arvind Kejriwal is innocent. Arrests are happening because PM Modi wants to finish AAP and end Arvind Kejriwal's political career. This is a dictatorship. Opposition parties are being eradicated through the use of investigating agencies.» He further mentioned that the Supreme Court had raised questions about the actions of ED officers and the arrest.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's wife Sunita access to his medical records and also permitted her to independently consult and seek advice from the medical board or doctors on his behalf. The court, however, rejected Kejriwal's application seeking directions to prison authorities allowing Sunita Kejriwal to be his attendant during consultations with doctors. Special Judge Kaveri Baweja said Kejriwal had not been admitted to a hospital and according to Delhi Prison Rules, permission was granted to a family member as an attendant with an undertrial prisoner by the jail superintendent in consultation with the medical officer in-charge, only when the prisoner is admitted in hospital. «This court sees no reason to carve out an exception for the applicant (Kejriwal) by going against the prison rules, more particularly in view of the submission of the jail authorities that several other inmates are also undergoing treatment for the same ailment as the applicant and who have not been permitted to have an attendant,» the court said.

LG V K Saxena in tree feeling in ridge area, the Supreme Court on Friday directed the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to inform it whether the order to cut trees was passed on basis of LG's oral permission or the agency independently took the decision. The apex court was hearing suo motu (on its own) contempt proceedings against the vice chairman of the DDA over alleged cutting of 1,100 trees in the ridge forest for a road widening project. Observing that there was a complete non-application of mind by Delhi LG in granting permission for felling of trees, a bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan said it should have been informed on the first day of the hearing itself that the LG already had issued directions for tree felling. «What troubles us is that everybody has committed a mistake. First day, everybody should have come to the court and said there is a mistake by us. But cover up goes on and on. After four or five orders, truth comes out in the from of DDA officer's affidavit. All have committed the mistake including the Lieutenant Governor. Sorry state of affairs,» the bench said.

health risks. Recent cases have highlighted how prolonged exposure to pigeon feathers and droppings can lead to severe allergic reactions and respiratory issues among residents. Here's detailed information on these risks and what you need to know. Case Study: Allergic reactions in East Delhi A new case study sheds light on the health hazards posed by pigeon droppings and feathers, revealing a troubling incident involving an 11-year-old boy from East Delhi. As per a TOI report, the boy developed severe allergic reactions after prolonged contact with pigeon feathers and droppings, leading to potentially fatal consequences. He was admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, where doctors diagnosed him with Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis (HP), a rare but serious lung condition triggered by allergic reactions to pigeon proteins. Understanding Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis (HP) Dr. Dhiren Gupta, Co-Director of the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) explained to TOI that HP is a chronic interstitial lung disease characterized by lung inflammation and scarring, making breathing difficult. While more common among adults, HP is rare in children, affecting only 2-4 per one lakh population annually. The boy received immediate medical attention, including steroids and high-flow oxygen therapy to reduce lung inflammation and restore normal breathing.

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 8: : Hyderabad based leading socks and cotton products manufacturing company Filatex Fashions Ltd has approved 1:5 (5-for-1) stock split to enhance the liquidity in the capital market and widen shareholder base. Approved sub-division of existing 1 equity share of Rs. 5 face value into 5 equity shares of Rs.

HCLTech chairperson Roshni Nadar Malhotra was conferred France's highest civilian honor, the Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur (Knight of the Legion of Honour), the company said on Monday. The award, which is conferred for outstanding service to France, recognised Nadar Malhotra’s business and sustainability contributions and efforts to promote economic ties between France and India, HCLTech said.

Air India flight, the pilot made special announcements to thank the Indian cricket team for ending the long wait for a World Cup victory. Acknowledgment was also given to head coach Rahul Dravid, who will no longer be part of the Indian dressing room.India Today reported that Indian players, their families, and support staff were accommodated in business class.

Bibhav Kumar till July 16 in Swati Maliwal assault case. Arvind Kejriwal's aide was produced through video conferencing. Earlier on Monday, the Delhi High Court held as maintainable a plea moved by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's close aide Bibhav Kumar, challenging his arrest in connection with the alleged assault on AAP MP Swati Maliwal at the chief minister's residence and sought the stand of the city police on it. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, who had on May 31 reserved the order on the maintainability of Kumar's petition, issued a notice in the matter.

anxiety could face double the risk of developing Parkinson's disease compared to their calmer counterparts. Parkinson's, as many know, is becoming increasingly common globally, with projections showing it could affect a staggering 14.2 million people by 2040, thanks to longer lifespans. So, maybe it's worth paying attention to those nerves and keeping tabs on your mental health as you age. The study confirmed that people with anxiety are at higher risk for developing Parkinson’s Disease (PD), with depression, sleep disturbance, fatigue, cognitive impairment, hypotension, tremor, rigidity, balance impairment, and constipation also identified as risk factors.

Offline fashion discovery and savings platform Magicpin has reported 100% year on year increase in terms of brand on-board, as it added 1000 brands across fashion, QSR, and fine dine category. It has also added more than 75,000 local merchants in the last 12 months, taking the total to 2,75,000 merchants and 3,000 brands till date. 80% of these merchants became transactional within the first month of onboarding and witnessed substantial growth in the same month.

health ministry said no cases of Zika-associated microcephaly have been reported in India since 2016. To ensure timely detection and control of any potential outbreak, state authorities have been advised to be vigilant, prepared, and ensure the availability of appropriate logistics at all levels.

Muzaffarnagar: Indian-origin candidate Kanishka Narayan, who won the UK general elections from Wales as a Labour candidate, draws his roots to Muzaffarpur in Bihar. Kanishka's uncle Jayant Kumar, who is also the director of SKJ Law College, said that his nephew has made not just Muzaffarpur, but the entire country proud. Jayant said, «Kanishka is my younger brother's son. He left his job to attend the elections. He has always been into politics.»

Recalling Shah Rukh's transition from Delhi to Mumbai without a permanent residence, Juhi remarked, «I remember Shah Rukh in those days didn't have a home in Mumbai. He would come from Delhi, his hometown. I don't know where he stayed.» She vividly described Shah Rukh's immersion in the film crew's camaraderie, sharing meals and blending seamlessly with the unit. «He also did 2-3 shifts then. He was very driven,» Juhi added, highlighting Shah Rukh's relentless dedication to his craft amidst multiple film projects.

Telangana held meetings on Thursday with the candidates who contested in the elections. The three-member committee is led by senior leader and former deputy chairman of the Rajya Sabha P J Kurien. Congress Lok Sabha member from Warangal Kadiam Kavya told reporters that the panel members asked her about the party's areas of strength and weaknesses and the steps to be taken to strengthen the party further.

Indian lawyers and activists are urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government to put on hold three sets of new criminal laws, arguing they will increase litigation in an already overburdened justice system and give excessive powers to police. India this month replaced its criminal justice system — the Indian Penal Code of 1860, the 1973 Code of Criminal Procedure and the Indian Evidence Act of 1872 — with new laws. The new laws, in force since July 1, expand police powers on pre-trial detention of an accused and introduce the death penalty for gang-rape of women aged under 18, among other provisions. They also mandate judges to issue written rulings within 45 days after a trial ends and for charges to be framed within 60 days of the first court hearing in a case.

Gresham Fernandes, chef-partner, Bandra Born, Mumbai T he 43-year-old Fernandes has always had avant-garde ideas—be it the Smoke House Room in Delhi, which was inspired by the organic, fluid network of fungal threads or mycelium, or the recently shuttered Salt Water Cafe, Mumbai, where European dishes met local produce. And now at Bandra Born, Fernandes celebrates the neighbourhood in which he spent his childhood, and where he learnt to celebrate fine music alongside great food. “My grandmother had five kids, and several of my uncles worked on ships as pursers.