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‘Willing to listen to people’: Govt open to feedback on LTCG, STCG taxes, says Sitharaman

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman expressed openness to investor concerns regarding capital gains tax, assuring that the government will consider stakeholder suggestions. She also defended recent fuel price hikes, attributing them to global crude oil costs and highlighting the government’s prior absorption of excise duties.

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Government re-enacts Covid time protocol for flyers from Ebola hotspots to prevent spread in India

Airlines flying to India from Ebola hotspots like DRC and Uganda must now ensure passengers complete self-declaration forms before arrival. Thermal screening will be conducted, and symptomatic individuals will be seated at the rear of the aircraft. This proactive measure aims to prevent potential Ebola transmission, mirroring past COVID-19 protocols.

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Govt says fuel stocks adequate amid panic buying in some states

Government assures sufficient fuel stocks amid panic buying and dryouts in select states. Joint Secretary Sujata Sharma cited increased demand and logistical issues, not shortages. Fuel prices have risen significantly, with state-run companies still facing losses. Citizens are urged to conserve fuel and explore alternatives.

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Travis Hunter and Leanna Lenee divorce rumors resurface at anniversary

Divorce rumors swirled around Jacksonville Jaguars Travis Hunter and his wife Leanna Lenee on their first wedding anniversary. It was fueled by a cryptic social media post. However, the speculation was unfounded. It stemmed from a video of Hunter discussing his passion for fishing, not his marriage. The couple has since reaffirmed their love publicly

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Virat Kohli to Sooryavanshi: How top batters rank in IPL ‘false shot’ charts

Despite batting at a high strike rate, Rahul has the lowest false shot percentage this season at 12.1

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After 5 deaths in Kota, Rajasthan bans childbirth drug TOCIN ,sample fails potency test

Rajasthan’s Drug Control Department has banned TOCIN (Oxytocin Injection 5 ml) manufactured by Jackson Laboratories Pvt Ltd after a sample failed quality tests due to insufficient oxytocin. Approximately 3,500 vials have been seized. The department clarified that this banned injection is not directly linked to recent maternal deaths in Kota, as those cases involved caesarean

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UP woman electrocutes husband before forcing poison into his body; 4, including lover, held

A wife allegedly conspired with her lover, sister, and sister’s boyfriend to murder her husband after he objected to her extramarital affair. The four accused, aged 30-35, have been arrested after the postmortem revealed electric shock injuries and poison, confirming the murder plot.

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