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Centre has amended the guidelines for disposal of the enemy property worth below Rs 1 crore located in rural areas and such property valued below Rs 5 crore in urban areas. Assets left behind by people who have taken citizenship of Pakistan and China — mostly between 1947 and 1962 — are called enemy property. In a notification, the Union Home Ministry said while disposing of the enemy property valued below Rs 1 crore in a rural area and valued below Rs 5 crore in an urban area, the custodian shall offer of purchase to the occupant first and if the occupant refuses the offer of purchase, then the enemy property shall be disposed of in accordance with already laid down norms i.e. by inviting tender or by holding public action. The home ministry also clarified that the 'rural area' means any area in a state except those areas covered by any urban local body or a Cantonment Board. Similarly, an 'urban area' means any area within the limits of a municipal corporation or municipality, or the central government may, having regard to the population, concentration of industries, need for proper planning of the area and other relevant factors, by general or special order, declare to be an urban area.

A former royal staffer and a low-key royal have won over the British public's affection, despite the fact that family members like Princess Anne and the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh continue to have a lot of engagements on the calendar. In response to a question concerning the possibility of a reduced monarchy, former royal butler Paul Burrell, speaking for Spin Genie, advises not to rule out Princess Anne's 43-year-old daughter Zara Tindall and her 45-year-old husband Mike Tindall for helping out with royal responsibilities, as quoted in a report by Marie Claire.

The CBFC's clearance comes after some back-and-forth between the filmmakers and the board. Co-produced by Zee Entertainment, the production had agreed to make several cuts suggested by the censor board, ending a prolonged period of uncertainty regarding its release. Kangana Ranaut, who directed and co-produced the film, expressed her relief on social media, tweeting: «We are glad to announce we have received the censor certificate for our movie Emergency. We will be announcing the release date soon. Thank you for your patience and support.» The film, initially slated for release on September 6, faced delays after objections were raised by Sikh organizations, particularly the Shiromani Akali Dal, which argued that the film misrepresented certain historical facts. This led to a temporary stall in the release of the film's trailer, adding to the challenges the production had already faced.

Papua New Guinea, there is a tribal community that still keeps the tradition alive. The Anga tribe practices the mummification of their deceased ancestors as a way to stay connected with them. The Anga people, who number around 45,000, use a distinct method of mummification that involves smoking the body for three months. Unlike the ancient Egyptian technique, the body remains seated and is positioned over a fire. During the process, the mummifiers carefully drain the body’s fluids by poking it and use a wooden stick to widen the anus, allowing the organs to exit. The procedure is highly meticulous, with every detail attended to in order to avoid any mistakes that might bring ill omens. The dead body is then coated with red clay for preservation and placed in jungle shrines.

Abrams tanks to Ukraine, bolstering its ground forces ahead of a difficult winter campaign, the defence department said Thursday. The M1A1 Abrams tanks — weighing over 60 tonnes and equipped with heavy firepower — were due to be decommissioned starting next year. Instead, they will be sent to help the war effort in Ukraine, a welcome boost on the back of a $425 million arms package recently unveiled by Washington.

CBDT) to allow a different person to claim credit for TCS (tax collected at source) instead of the individual who made the payment when incurring specific expenses. This amendment aims to assist taxpayers in reducing their income tax liability by allowing them to claim the credit, rather than the person who originally paid the money, for the income to which it is attributed. The CBDT made this amendment via a notification dated October 16, 2024. The notification states, “Where under any provisions of the Act, the income of the collectee is assessable in the hands of any person other than the collectee, the credit for the tax collected at source, shall be given to such other person and not to the collectee.” Also Read: New tax form by CBDT to reduce salary TDS

Taj Hotel Chennai, a Tata group property, has garnered raise on social media for a considerate gesture toward a guest who had to cut short his trip due to the flooding. The downpour has disrupted daily life, forcing schools and colleges to shut down, causing frequent power outages, and creating severe traffic jams on waterlogged streets. D Prasanth Nair shared his experience on the social media platform X, commending the Tata Group-owned Taj Hotels for their customer-first approach. Nair compared his experience at the Taj hotel with that of his colleague, who stayed at another prominent hotel chain. Nair and his colleague had planned to stay in Chennai until October 16. However, with the unpredictable weather worsening, they decided to leave on the evening of October 15 instead. Nair informed the Taj hotel of his early departure and was surprised when the staff chose not to charge him for the unused night, even though they were technically entitled to do so. The hotel cited their understanding of the situation, acknowledging the weather-related difficulties behind his change in plans.

Sourav Ganguly has been appointed as the Director of Cricket for JSW Sports. In this new role, Ganguly will oversee all cricketing operations for JSW Sports, including the Delhi Capitals men's IPL and women's WPL teams, as well as the Pretoria Capitals team in South Africa's SA20 League. Ganguly’s association with JSW Sports has grown over the years, having first joined the Delhi Capitals as an advisor in 2019, where he worked alongside head coach Ricky Ponting. He later took on the role of Director of Cricket for the franchise. His long-standing relationship with JSW Sports founder Parth Jindal has been key to this appointment. Parth Jindal expressed his excitement, saying, “Dada has always had a special place at JSW Sports. For us, he is family first and then the cricketing icon that he is. He has one of the sharpest minds in cricket, and we are thrilled to have him lead all our cricketing ventures.”

Congress digital media convenor Dr P Sarin, who raised a banner of protest against the party leadership over its candidate decision for the Palakkad assembly bypoll, was expelled from the primary membership of the party on Thursday. The KPCC made this decision simultaneously as Sarin announced a press conference in Palakkad, declaring his intention to work with the Left Democratic Front (LDF) moving forward. As Sarin was holding the press conference, making damaging allegations against Congress leaders, including opposition leader V D Satheeshan, Vadakara MP Shafi Parambil, and Palakkad by-election candidate Rahul Mamkootathil, the KPCC issued a press release announcing the decision of state party chief K Sudhakaran to expel Sarin from the party. The KPCC stated that the action was taken due to Sarin's serious anti-party activities and indiscipline.

Mumbai city has recorded 5,199 property registrations during this period between October 3 and 11, showing a 13.2% year-on-year growth as against the performance in Navratri 2023, showed data from Inspector General of Registration (IGR) and Controller of Stamps, Maharashtra. The state exchequer collected a total revenue of Rs 502 crore in just 8 working days from these registrations as against around Rs 430 crore a year ago. Additionally, the daily average property registrations rate increased to 578 units this Navratri from 510 units in last year’s Navratri.

Waaree Energies, a leading solar panel manufacturing and installation company, expects rooftop solar (RTS) to contribute at least 30% in its total revenue in the coming years, Amit Paithankar, Chief Executive Officer, Waaree Energies, told ET. “In the next five years, RTS could most definitely be a significant contributor to our revenue, highlighting its importance in our strategic roadmap…We can foresee a minimum of 30% and upwards of RTS share in our revenue pie in the coming years,” Paithankar said. “As we gear up for this massive shift, our PV module manufacturing capacity expansion plans are well on-track and as it is, we have ample infrastructure to meet the foreseen demands,” he said.

Somy Ali, who was once in an alleged relationship with Salman Khan, made a heartfelt appeal to the Bishnoi community back in May 2024, requesting forgiveness for the actor’s involvement in the 1998 blackbuck poaching case. The case, which has haunted Khan for over two decades, resurfaced with threats from gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, whose community holds blackbucks sacred. In an interview with Hindustan Times, Ali asked for compassion, stating that while mistakes were made, they shouldn’t lead to violence or threats. Ali remarked that everyone makes mistakes, but that doesn’t mean a person deserves to be killed or harmed. She further emphasized that the incident took place many years ago, when Khan was younger, and urged the community to forgive him. She said, “Even today, I do make mistakes; you also make mistakes. We'll keep making mistakes till we are alive, it's human nature. This is innately built within us and nobody is perfect. But if you're attempting to kill someone or firing bullets on him then you're crossing the line. I don't support hunting as a sport but this event took place so many years ago. Salman was much younger in 1998. I want to request the head of the Bishnoi tribe to forget about it and move on. I apologise on his behalf (Salman) if he has made a mistake and please forgive him.”

Quick commerce firm Zepto has held discussions to raise another $100-150 million from a group of domestic family offices and high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) at a pre-investment valuation of $4.6 billion, sources aware of the matter said. The Mumbai-based startup has raised $340 million at the same valuation in August after which it was valued at $5 billion. Motilal Oswal Group’s private wealth arm is running the mandate for the fundraise and Motilal Oswal Asset Management Company has already committed about $40 million in this round, per sources. ET first reported on August 29 saying Motilal Oswal Financial Service chairman Raamdeo Agrawal has backed Zepto in his personal capacity. Agarwal has also invested in Swiggy’s pre-IPO placement which has gathered lot of interest among high-net worth individuals and family offices.

JD Vance has repeatedly deflected questions about whether the Republican presidential nominee lost the 2020 election, saying he was focused on the future. During a rally in Pennsylvania on Wednesday, where Vance was asked by a reporter about his lack of straight answers so far, he was more declarative. «What message do you think it sends to independent voters when you do not directly answer the question Did Donald Trump lose in 2020?'» the reporter asked, eliciting boos from the crowd before Vance responded, saying he has answered the question «a million times.» «No. I think there were serious problems in 2020,» Vance said. «So, did Donald Trump lose the election? Not by the words that I would use, OK?»

Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) Group C result for 2024, initially scheduled for release on Monday, may be released on Thursday, as promised by CM-designate Nayab Singh Saini. As of now, the result for over 25,000 job positions has not been uploaded on the official website, leaving candidates in uncertainty. The delay has caused confusion, further aggravated by the circulation of fake results online, adding to the anxiety of those awaiting the outcome. Saini on October 11 had announced that the results of recruitment exams for nearly 25,000 posts would be released, just before the new BJP government is sworn in later Thursday.

Michael Rubin has described the concept of Khalistan as artificial as Pakistan was in its infancy and cautioned the USA establishment against entertaining any Khalistani figures. In an article titled ‘Khalistani Extremism: A Growing Threat In The U.S. And Canada’ in the National Security Journal, Rubin explained, “Khalistan today is as artificial as Pakistan was in its infancy. Sir Muhammad Iqbal, Choudhry Rahmat Ali and Muhammad Ali Jinnah created the concept of Pakistan to be a separate state for Muslims upon India’s independence. The name Pakistan, coined by Rahmat Ali, was completely artificial: It was both an anagram, taking the P from Punjab, A from Afghan, K from Kashmir, S from Sindh, I from the Indus River Valley, and the last four letters from Baluchistan, and a pun: Pakistan is both a Persian and Urdu word meaning “land of the pure.”” “Khalistan, likewise, has no historical basis. As with Pakistan, Khalistan literally means “land of the pure,” although it substitutes the Persian/Urdu “Pak” for the Punjabi/Arabic “Khalis.” Khalistani separatists use the term to frame their demand for an independent Sikh state in Punjab. Sikhs comprise slightly over half the population of Indian Punjab; their population is now near zero in Pakistani Punjab due to decades of Pakistani sectarian cleansing,” he alleged.

projects under Bharatmala Pariyojana that were halted in November 2023 will now be awarded directly by the ministry of road transport and highways. Projects costing less than `1,000 crore will be awarded over the next few months, a senior official said. The government is looking to fast-track the award of road contracts that had considerably slowed down this fiscal year, with Bharatmala being put on hold due to cost escalation.

Lady Justice' statue, long associated with courts and legal institutions, has been redesigned by the Supreme Court of India as part of an effort to move away from its colonial legacy. Traditionally depicted with a blindfold and a sword, the statue’s updated version removes the blindfold and replaces the sword with the Constitution, signaling a new era for Indian justice.

Amnesty International announced on Wednesday that Pakistan is set for its second review by the UN Human Rights Committee in Geneva on October 17 and 18, emphasizing that "human rights violations and abuses are still widespread." This review falls under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), to which Pakistan is a signatory, according to the rights organization's statement. The organization highlighted several concerning issues reported in the past month, including two extrajudicial killings of blasphemy suspects by police, crackdowns on protests, the enactment of the restrictive Peaceful Assembly and Public Order Act 2024, arbitrary detention and mass arrests of opposition workers and leaders, a ban on the Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM), and harassment of human rights defenders like Mahrang Baloch.

working conditions, and recognition of their newly-formed labour union, the Samsung India Workers Union (SIWU). What was the state government’s role? Initially, the state government did not step in to help resolve the dispute after workers at the Sriperumbudur plant struck work on September 9. It was only a few weeks later when chief minister M.K. Stalin returned from a trip to the US that the government decided to engage in talks with the workers.