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Zerodha co-founder Nithin Kamath recently lambasted the Indian public for harbouring resentment towards the rich and the entrepreneurial class. In a conversation at a tech event with YourStory founder Shradha Sharma, Kamath blamed India’s socialist mindset and wide economic disparities that have triggered a culture that discouraged entrepreneurship and also fostered bitterness towards the moneyed classes. “In the US, if someone makes a lot of money they are very successful and buy new cars, then it comes on the cover page. And it’s very normal—buying a jet and all is very normal. And as a society also, they don’t look down [on rich people,” said Sharma.

Bangladesh without a ball being bowled, following intermittent rain in Kanpur on Saturday. Rain and a wet outfield had allowed only 35 overs of play on Friday and the start of the second day's play was also delayed by inclement weather.

Goods and Services (GST) Act with effect from November 1, 2024. Announced in Budget 2024, section 128A is a new section that provides some relief to individuals and companies registered under GST. This relief which is a conditional waiver scheme, allows total waiver of interest and penalty for specified non-fraudulent GST demand notices related to FY 2017-18 to 2019-20. Do note that this scheme only waives off the interest and penalty amount, you still need to pay the tax demand amount. According to a notification dated September 27, 2024 by the Ministry of Finance “In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (b) of sub-section (2) of section 1 of the Finance (No. 2) Act, 2024 (15 of 2024), the Central Government hereby appoints. —

differently-abled children as removal of these obstacles paves the way for integrating them into society, Supreme Court judge B V Nagarathna said on Saturday. The judge was delivering her inaugural address for the two-day event, 'National Annual Stakeholders Consultation on Protecting the Rights of Children Living with Disabilities', organised by the apex court's Juvenile Justice Committee in association with UNICEF. Justice Nagarathna, who is also the committee's Chairperson, said, «In a world where resources are limited and competing priorities abound, ensuring that policies affecting children living with disabilities are grounded in robust data and vigorous research is paramount.» Justice Nagarathna said the handbook on inclusive terminology is being released by Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud during the event.

Himachal Pradesh's Hamirpur on Saturday under the banner of Devbhoomi Sangharsh Samiti, demanding abolishing the Waqf Board and verifying the identification documents of migrants to the state. The organisation had given a call for a statewide protest over the issues. Led by Surjeet Singh, the district president of the Devbhoomi Sangharsh Samiti and Ashish Sharma, the district chief of Bajrang Dal, the procession passed was attended by several people who waved saffron flags and banners. Police personnel were deployed in large numbers in the town to maintain law and order while shops owned by members of a minority religious community remained closed.

Ranbir Kapoor fans got the best surprise on the ‘Animal’ star’s 42nd birthday. If reports are to be believed, the ‘Animal’ actor has been roped to headline ‘Dhoom 4’. This will be the fourth installment of the insanely successful ‘Dhoom’ franchise. Produced by Yash Raj Films, the ‘Dhoom’ franchise is known for being one of the most iconic action series.

New Zealand is facing the prospect of their heaviest defeat in Test cricket after being forced to follow on in the second Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. Following a disastrous morning session where Sri Lanka claimed eight wickets, the tourists were asked to bat again, trailing by a massive 514 runs. Sri Lankan left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya was the star of the first innings, taking 6 wickets for just 42 runs, while debutant off-spinner Nishan Peiris also contributed, taking three wickets and dismissing New Zealand opener Tom Latham in the second innings. New Zealand now faces the daunting task of chasing an improbable 511 runs on a turning Galle pitch to avoid an innings defeat. They had already lost the first Test by 63 runs, and a loss in this match would give Sri Lanka their first series win over New Zealand since 2009.

Pesto has gained international attention due to his extraordinary size. Pesto, housed at Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium in Australia, is a king penguin and is significantly larger than what is typical for his species. At nine months old, Pesto stands 90 cm tall and weighs 22.5 kg, surpassing even his caregiver parents, Tango and Hudson. King penguins generally grow between 70 cm and 100 cm and weigh 14 kg to 16 kg as adults. Michaela Smale, a senior keeper at Sea Life Melbourne, stated to 9News that Pesto has become a viral sensation. «Pesto has reached more than 1.9 billion people across the globe, so he really is a drawcard for visitation to Victoria,» she said. Pesto was born in January weighing just 200 grams. At three months, he weighed 9.1 kg, and now, at nine months, he has grown significantly. Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium explains, «The combination of good genes and good parents explains his current weight, but he will lose a lot of this when he fledges.»

landslides caused by heavy downpours in Nepal killed at least 10 people across the Himalayan country, with rescue teams searching for 18 missing, a disaster official said Saturday. Parts of Nepal have been inundated with rainfall since Friday, prompting disaster authorities to warn of flash floods in multiple rivers. «Police are working with other agencies and locals to rescue and find the missing people,» Basanta Adhikari, a spokesman for Nepal's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, told AFP.

Income tax audit report submission deadline is September 30, 2024, for FY 2023-24 (AY 2024-25). If you miss this deadline then you can submit the tax audit report, however, it involves payment of a penalty. If you do not upload the tax audit report even after the deadline by paying a penalty then your income tax return will be considered defective.

MUDA scam, BJP National Spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari on Saturday alleged that both the "Gandhi family" and Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah has indulged in the corruption because if they were honest, then they could have removed Siddaramaiah from his post. Accusing Congress of corruption, Bhandari said that only "Operation Corruption" is being run by the Congress to loot as much of public money as they can. "Karnataka High Court didn't comment anything on HD Kumaraswamy, it commented against Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah that he has taken Rs 55 crore. He himself went to the Karnataka HC against the Special Court order. When HC gave him relief against the governor's sanction, they accepted it, but, now, when it said that he is corrupt, then he termed it as 'Operation Lotus'," Bhandari said.

quick commerce industry has witnessed remarkable growth, with sales surging by more than 280 per cent over the last two years, according to a report by financial services firm Chryseum. The report highlighted that the Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) of quick commerce in India increased from USD 0.5 billion in FY22 to a staggering USD 3.3 billion in FY24, which is a 280 per cent increase. Quick commerce, which refers to the rapid delivery of small orders within a short time frame, is growing at a much faster pace than traditional e-commerce.

The initial investigation points to an extortion racket involving the notorious Bhau Gang, led by gangster Himanshu Bhau. According to a report in the Times of India, which quoted sources, the assailants left behind a note demanding money, signed with the chilling message, «Bhau Gang Since 2020.» It is believed that Bhau had demanded Rs 5 crore in protection money, though police have not officially confirmed this. Authorities have now launched an investigation to track down and arrest the shooters. The attack occurred around 7:30 PM, when three men arrived on a motorcycle and stormed into the showroom, brandishing pistols. Without warning, they opened fire both inside and outside the building, sending shockwaves through the area.

SAHMRI) and the University of Adelaide have announced the discovery of a previously unknown cell type called EndoMac progenitors. This finding, a result of nine years of dedicated research, fills a crucial gap in the understanding of how mammals heal. It could pave the way for new treatment options for chronic conditions, particularly diabetes.

Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS) is an attractive scheme for senior citizens which offers 8.2% interest for the July-September quarter. An individual can invest up to Rs 30 lakh in SCSS. Interest earned on the SCSS investment is taxable per the investor's income tax slab. TDS is also deducted if the interest received from the SCSS investment exceeds a specified threshold.

Joe Rogan Warns About Potential Presidential Candidate Kamala Harris Joe Rogan's Dire Prediction: ‘Elon Musk Could Be at Risk’ If Harris Takes the 2024 Presidency Renowned podcast host Joe Rogan has expressed serious concerns about the future of free speech if Kamala Harris becomes the US President. Speaking on his show, Rogan highlighted the current state of social media restrictions and identified X and Rumble as the only platforms allowing unrestricted speech.

TVS Emerald), a fully owned subsidiary of TVS Holdings, has acquired two land parcels across —North Bengaluru and Chennai in a deal valued with a combined revenue potential of Rs 900 crore. The company has acquired a 4-acre land parcel in Thanisandra, North Bengaluru, with a tentative saleable area of half a million sq. ft., and a potential booking value of Rs 600 Crore. Simultaneously, TVS Emerald has also secured a 4-acre land parcel in Padur, Chennai, with a booking value potential of Rs 300 Crore, further expanding its footprint in both cities. These acquisitions reflect TVS Emerald’s strategic growth in high-demand residential markets. Thanisandra, a rapidly growing suburb in North Bengaluru, boasts excellent connectivity to Kempegowda International Airport, NH44 and Outer Ring Road, making it a prime location for homebuyers. Meanwhile, the Padur acquisition strengthens the brand’s presence in Chennai, where TVS Emerald continues to invest in premium residential projects.

New Zealand batter Kane Williamson was set up by Sri Lanka Spinner Prabaht Jayasuriya in the second Test at Galle. The Kiwi batter could only managed seven runs in 53 balls as his team was bowled out cheaply for just 88 runs, trailing by 514 runs in the first innings. Williamson was dismissed in the 17th over when he tried to steady the ship for the visitors along with night watchman Ajaz Patel. Jayasuriya, however, gave the hosts their first wicket on Day 3.

landslides that killed at least 10 people with seven missing during the last 24 hours, while disrupting transport, officials said on Saturday. Most rivers in the Himalayan nation have swollen, spilling over roads and bridges, authorities said, after nearly a week's delay in the retreat of South Asia's annual monsoon rains brought torrential downpours across the region. Police were working to clear debris and re-open roads to traffic after landslides blocked highways at 28 locations, police spokesman Dan Bahadur Karki said.

Agartala Railway station for entering India illegally from Bangladesh. The arrest was done in a joint operation conducted by the Government Railway Police (GRP), Border Security Force (BSF) and Railway Protection Force (RPF). The arrested include two Bangladeshi nationals identified as Nasim Molla (19) and Shathi Molla (33), one Rohingya Addus Salam (53) and two Indian touts Shabir Aarab (48) and Abdul Sakur Fakir Mahamad Khavra (40), as per information by Tapan Das, OC at the Agartala Rail Station. Das confirmed on Friday that a case has been registered at the GRP Police Station and the arrested individuals are to be presented before the court.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Saturday laid the foundation stone for a new manufacturing facility of auto major Tata Motors here entailing investment of Rs 9,000 crore. The ground breaking ceremony was held at Panapakkam in this district, about 115 km from Chennai. The facility is expected to generate 5,000 new jobs. Besides the CM, senior DMK Ministers Durai Murugan, TRB Rajaa, Chief Secretary N Muruganandam, along with Tata Sons Ltd Chairman N Chandrasekaran participated in the ground breaking ceremony.