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Tragic Incident in Mathura: Committee Formed to Probe Water Tank Collapse The Mathura district administration has initiated an investigation into the collapse of an overhead water tank that resulted in the tragic deaths of two individuals. A four-member committee has been established to delve into the circumstances surrounding the incident, with a directive to present its findings within a week. On Sunday, a devastating incident occurred in the densely populated Krishna Vihar area, leading to the death of two women and injuring 11 others who were buried under the tank’s debris. District Magistrate Shailendra Kumar Singh set up the committee,…

Setback for Former Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao as High Court Dismisses Petition In a blow to former Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, the Telangana High Court has dismissed his writ petition challenging the constitution of a Commission of Inquiry to investigate alleged irregularities in the power sector during the previous government’s rule. The bench, comprising Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Anil Kumar Jukanti, rejected Rao’s plea. Rao, popularly known as KCR, had contested the Government Order forming the Commission of Inquiry to examine decisions related to power procurement and plant construction. He also objected to the appointment of Justice…

Mayawati, the leader of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), expressed concern over the uncertainty surrounding the NEET medical entrance examination, stating that it has caused restlessness, anxiety, and anger among the people. The controversy over alleged irregularities, including paper leaks, in the NEET-UG exam has sparked protests and litigation, leading to calls for a complete re-examination. In response to the situation, the Union health ministry decided to postpone the NEET-PG exam scheduled for June 23 as a precautionary measure. Mayawati emphasized the need for a quick and correct permanent solution to address the unrest caused by the uncertainty surrounding the…

New Delhi: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has accused central investigative agencies of misleading the Supreme Court, leading to a protest planned by the opposition I.N.D.I.A. bloc on the Parliament premises on Monday. AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh addressed a press conference, alleging that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) are misusing their power by targeting Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and former deputy Manish Sisodia without sufficient evidence. Despite a trial court granting bail to Kejriwal, the ED sought the High Court’s intervention and secured a stay on the bail, and later, the…

The Uttar Pradesh government has announced a ban on the sale and purchase of meat in the open along the route of Kanwar Yatra during the holy month of Shravan, starting July 22. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath emphasized the need for alertness and caution during the upcoming festivals, including Shravani Shivratri, Nagpanchami, Rakshabandhan, and the traditional Kanwar Yatra. Adityanath highlighted the importance of maintaining cleanliness, proper sanitation, and streetlights along the Yatra route. He instructed officials to ensure that music and dance during the Yatra adhere to prescribed standards and directed for no open sale of meat on the Kanwar…

The Evolution of GST in India: A Comprehensive Overview Introduced seven years ago, Goods and Services Tax (GST) has significantly transformed India’s tax system by simplifying compliance, boosting tax revenues, and curbing evasion. Rolled out on July 1, 2017, GST consolidated multiple taxes into a 5-tier structure, streamlining the tax regime. With the rise in the turnover threshold for registration and reduction in the number of submissions, the number of registered taxpayers has increased to 1.46 crore. The average monthly GST revenues have also shown substantial growth over the years. Despite challenges like fake invoices and fraudulent registrations, GST has…

Punjab Government Offers Subsidies on Hybrid Maize Seeds The Punjab Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department has announced subsidies on hybrid seeds of kharif maize to promote cultivation in the region. Farmers can now avail a subsidy of Rs 100 on every 1 kg of hybrid maize seeds recommended by Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana. The subsidy is limited to 5 acres or 40 kg per farmer, and a total of 2,300 quintals will be available at a subsidized price. Additionally, the state will cover 4,700 hectares under maize demonstrations, providing financial support of Rs 6,000 per hectare for inputs like…

Bihar Business Connect: Unlocking Investment Opportunities in Bihar New Delhi: Bihar is gearing up to host the Bihar Business Connect event on December 11 and 12 in Patna, aimed at attracting domestic and foreign investors to the state. Key sectors like textiles, food processing, and EVs will be highlighted as potential areas for investment, with the goal of creating jobs and boosting business in Bihar. The state, led by Minister Nitish Mishra, plans to hold roadshows in various cities, starting with Kolkata, to showcase Bihar’s strategic advantages and investment-friendly policies. The previous edition of the event resulted in MoUs worth…

Major Smuggling Syndicate Busted at Chennai Airport The Customs department at Chennai airport recently cracked down on a major smuggling syndicate involved in trafficking 267 kg of gold worth Rs 167 crore from Sri Lanka in the past two months. The operation, triggered by an intelligence tip-off, resulted in the arrest of a shop-owner and his staff who were allegedly part of the crime. An employee of the Airhub shop located at the international terminal was caught with three bundles of gold hidden in his body. The investigation disclosed that the smugglers, hailing from Sri Lanka, had rented the shop…

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that the BJP will contest the upcoming Haryana assembly elections independently under the leadership of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, expressing confidence in winning a third consecutive term with a majority. Shah emphasized that there will be no alliances with other parties in the state polls, citing the party’s self-sufficiency. He praised the leadership of Saini and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in driving the BJP’s governance agenda in Haryana. Highlighting the accomplishments of the Modi government, Shah commended the development initiatives in Haryana worth Rs 2,70,000 crore and lauded the party’s commitment to grassroots…