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viral video on Instagram has captured the attention of Indian consumers, shedding light on the staggering prices of Indian groceries in London. Chavi Agarwal, a Delhi native currently residing in London, took her Instagram followers on a virtual tour of an Indian grocery store in the British capital, revealing price discrepancies that left many astounded.

Amit Shah on Sunday said at least 50 large ponds should be created in the northeast to divert water of the Brahmaputra to help tackle floods and develop agriculture, irrigation and tourism. Chairing a review meeting on preparedness for flood management during the monsoon, Shah also emphasised on optimum use of satellite imagery provided by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for flood and water management. He also took stock of the preparations to deal with Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF). Shah said efforts should be made to upgrade the forecast system of water level of rivers for better flood management.

Andhra Pradesh Information Technology and Electronics Minister Nara Lokesh on Sunday alleged that the former YSRCP government led by Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy had allocated 42 acres of land in 26 districts for building party offices at a nominal cost of Rs 1,000 lease for 33 years. The minister posted the information on social media platform X along with several pictures of alleged YSRCP offices under construction. «You (Jagan) allocated 42 acres of land in 26 districts for YSRCP (offices) at a meagre cost of Rs 1,000 lease for 33 years,» Lokesh said in a post on X, attaching more than a dozen pictures of the alleged YSRCP offices under construction in various parts of the state. This development comes soon after it became public knowledge that a palatial mansion was allegedly built at a cost of Rs 500-crore in Rushikonda, Visakhapatnam for Jagan Reddy, and that an under-construction YSRCP central party office in Tadepalli was recently demolished.

₹1,500 a kilo at the Kolkata tea auction for their CTC tea, achieving speciality status— average prices at auction for Assam CTC is under ₹300/kilo. This got me thinking about our perception of tea, and the contradictory world of leaf tea and CTC drinkers. It’s hardly a great divide.

under-construction small bridge collapsed in East Champaran district on Sunday in third such incident in Bihar in less than a week, officials said. No casualty was reported in the incident that happened in Ghorasahan block in Motihari, they said. The 16-metre-long bridge was being built over a canal by the state's Rural Works Department (RWD) to connect Amwa village to other areas of the block. It was being built at a cost of Rs 1.5 crore, they added. «The exact cause of the incident is not yet known. It is a serious matter and a departmental inquiry has been ordered. Strict action will be taken against those found guilty,» Additional Chief Secretary of RWD Dipak Kumar Singh told PTI.

Akme Fintrade received a robust response from investors for its IPO, which closed last week. The issue was subscribed just over 53 times. Post the subscription closure, the company will likely finalise the share allotment on Monday. Investors can check the status of their share allotment on the BSE or even by logging in to the registrar website.

The price change in 24 carat gold in the last one week has been -0.31% .whereas in the last month it has been -0.28%.The cost of silver is Rs.90850.0 per kg The gold December 2024 MCX futures were trading at Rs.72410.0 per 10 gm down by 0.795% at the time of publishing.The silver July 2024 MCX futures were trading at Rs.89140.0 per kg up by 0.001% at the time of publishing.Fluctuations in Gold and Silver prices are impacted by a range of elements, among them the input from respected jewelers. Elements such as the worldwide desire for gold, variations in currency values between countries, current interest rates, and government rules regarding the gold trade all play a role in these changes.

India and Bangladesh signed 10 memoranda of understanding (MoUs) following the meeting of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his counterpart Sheikh Hasina in New Delhi, with both leaders endorsing a vision statement on peace and prosperity that underscored longstanding ties between the two nations. Three of the pacts were renewals of existing accords. The Bangladeshi Prime Minister’s visit is the first by a head of state or government after the inauguration of the new Modi government and comes ahead of her trip to Beijing. The Modi-Hasina talks focused on boosting defence ties, management of the Mongla port in Bangladesh and cross-border power trade. Defence Services Staff College, Wellington, and Defence Services Command and Staff College, Mirpur (Bangladesh) will cooperate in the field of strategic and operational studies. ET had first reported last week that defence ties will likely get a boost at the meeting.

immigration process at airports for pre-verified Indian nationals and people of Indian origin holding the Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cards. Home minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Fast Track Immigration-Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP) at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi. This facility will be available free of cost for all passengers, Shah said. Eligible individuals will need to apply online and submit their biometrics (fingerprint and facial image) along with other required information as specified in the application form for registration, explained officials. In the second phase, the programme will also cover foreign travellers, they said.

transmission system projects costing ₹13,595 crore, to evacuate 9 GW of renewable energy from Rajasthan and Karnataka. The two projects will be implemented through tariff-based competitive bidding. These projects, or schemes, are part of the government's target to set up 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030. Out of this, 200 GW is already connected, a power ministry statement said.

Devgad mangoes tried many hacks with little success to prevent unscrupulous traders from mixing cheaper varieties with this premium variant of the hapus, or alphonso, mangoes. They probably have a fix now. Grown at Devgad in the Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra's Konkan region, these mangoes are known for their thin skin, rich aroma and superior taste. A dozen of these cost ₹1,000 to upwards of ₹3,500, depending on the size.

Taylor Swift and music enthusiasts now have a compelling reason to tune in to a new docuseries that delves into the infamous feud between Taylor Swift and record executive Scooter Braun. The two-part documentary, "Taylor Swift vs Scooter Braun: Bad Blood," offers an in-depth exploration of the public and private battles that erupted after Braun acquired the rights to Swift’s first six albums in 2019. This move sparked a contentious dispute, as Swift was not given an opportunity to buy back her music, leading to widespread controversy, as per a report by Pinkvilla… Here’s how you can watch this intriguing series.

Parliament, NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar said on Saturday. Addressing the media alongside his brother Prataprao Pawar and Lok Sabha member Supriya Sule, the veteran politician highlighted the potential of AI technology in revolutionising agricultural practices. He claimed the AI method (in farming) has been introduced in Baramati- the Lok Sabha constituency represented by his daughter Supriya Sule -for the first time in the country. The former Union agriculture minister also said sugarcane production can be increased at low cost through AI technology.

GST Council meeting on Saturday recommended the reduction of Goods and Service Tax (GST) on all kinds of carton boxes from 18 per cent to 12 per cent. Himachal Pradesh has been persistently pleading for the reduction of GST on apple carton boxes and this reduction will help both horticulturists and the industry in saving costs, a statement issued here said. Industries Minister Harshwardhan Chauhan, representing the State, thanked the council for taking the decision unanimously on the proposal of the state. He said that the decision would also help the industry reduce working capital costs. The Council took a number of decisions to ease the compliance burden and grievances of small and medium taxpayers.

House of the Dragon has rekindled the excitement for Sunday night television. The Game of Thrones prequel, which captivated audiences with its first season finale in October 2022, is back for another enthralling season. As fans eagerly dive into the new episodes, many are looking for ways to watch the series without breaking the bank.

This article is part of Global News’ Home School series, which provides Canadians the basics they need to know about the housing market that were not taught in school.

Russia has sent so many men to join its war in Ukraine that crime levels in the country fell soon after the invasion began. Now their return is starting to unleash a wave of offending. Crimes committed by servicemen that aren’t linked to the war increased by more than 20% last year, according to data from Russia’s Supreme Court. While the overall numbers are still small and many returning servicemembers don’t go onto commit offenses, there was a jump in cases of violent crimes as well as thefts and drug-related transgressions. The figures exclude crimes involving tens of thousands of convicts released from jail to join the war under a program set up by the late Wagner mercenary group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin. Those who survived six months at the front were able to gain a pardon from President Vladimir Putin and return to Russia as free men.

Anurag Kashyap, known for his candid opinions, recently addressed issues of racism and hypocrisy prevalent in Bollywood. He has been vocal about various aspects of the film industry, ranging from the lack of support for independent films to the rising costs associated with actors. In a recent interview with Janice Sequeira, Kashyap highlighted how the industry perceives talent and individuals based on stereotypes.

inflation has reduced the purchasing power of Rs 100 over the years. So why should you pay income tax on long-term capital gains without factoring in inflation? Rather than inflationary gain, it is fair to pay income tax only on real gain. This is why the Income Tax law allows you to take advantage of indexation. It helps you to get a discount for inflation over the current price of the asset and get the inflation-adjusted present value of your capital gains. «Indexation is a mechanism which is used to adjust the current price of a capital asset to reflect the effect of inflation on it in comparison to the date of its actual purchase. With the help of indexation, one can lower the Long-Term Capital Gain (LTCG) and corresponding tax applicable on it at the time of sale of such capital asset,» says Daizy Chawla, Managing Partner, S&A Law Offices. So, you must use indexation to your advantage and pay a lower long-term capital gains tax. However, do note that this benefit is not available for every capital asset.

populist budget is a fiscal plan tailored to resonate with the general public by offering immediate benefits or addressing popular concerns through measures like tax cuts, increased social spending, or subsidies. Examples include farm loan waivers, higher crop prices, and tax reductions above lower brackets. While «populist» isn't inherently negative, such budgets draw criticism for prioritizing short-term gains over long-term stability. They can lead to unsustainable fiscal policies, increasing deficits and national debt. Critics argue they're often crafted for political expediency, aimed at gaining votes rather than sound economic management. Promises made can be unrealistic, lacking clear funding mechanisms, posing future financial challenges. Financial markets may react adversely to perceived fiscal irresponsibility, raising government borrowing costs and undermining currency value. Inflation risks rise from measures like monetary expansion or subsidies, eroding purchasing power and economic stability. Benefits may disproportionately favor certain groups, deepening social and economic disparities.

gold in the last one week has been 1.31% .whereas in the last month it has been 1.86%.The cost of silver is Rs.90850.0 per kg up by Rs.630.0 per kg. Gold Price Today in Delhi is ₹74710.0/10 grams. Yesterday’s Gold Price on 21-06-2024 was ₹73210.0/10 grams.