Former Union finance minister P Chidambaram flagged overpriced food and beverages at Kolkata airport, mentioning a Rs 340 charge for tea. The airport management assured an investigation into the matter. The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf justified their pricing based on brand standards. Flyers have consistently reported high prices at the airport.
Read MoreFormer South African pacer Morne Morkel has been appointed as India’s bowling coach. His first task is the series against Bangladesh. Morkel plans to understand players’ strengths and weaknesses, assist in goal-setting, and create a supportive environment to help them perform under pressure.
Read MoreA 28-year-old doctor from Madurai was arrested for morphing and posting photos and videos of his former classmate on social media. He had promised to marry her but later threatened her when she asked him to delete the content. The police charged him under relevant sections of the Information Technology Act.
Read MoreABC News anchor Linsey Davis faced criticism for repeatedly fact-checking Donald Trump during a recent US presidential debate while not challenging Kamala Harris. Davis explained that her decision was influenced by concerns from a previous CNN debate. Despite backlash, she defended her approach, acknowledging the difficulty in catching every incorrect statement.
Read MoreTaylor Swift’s ties with professional football are evident through her friendships with NFL stars like Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes, Aaron Rodgers, and JJ Watt. These relationships highlight the natural overlap between music and sports, showcasing how Swift’s influence transcends her musical career into the world of professional football.
Read MoreKarnataka celebrated the International Day of Democracy by forming a historic 2,500-km-long human chain across all its districts. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah led the main event in Bengaluru. The initiative saw participation from diverse groups and aimed to plant 10 lakh saplings. A world record verifying team from London was present to document this massive...
Read MoreSarfaraz Khan commended Rohit Sharma’s leadership style as India gears up for a two-match Test series against Bangladesh beginning September 19. Sarfaraz noted Rohit’s supportive and confidence-boosting approach. The first Test will take place in Chennai, while Kanpur will host the second match on September 27.
Read MorePrime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated six new Vande Bharat trains from Tatanagar in Jharkhand, enhancing connectivity across several routes. This initiative aims to boost travel, tourism, and industry in Eastern India. Additionally, PM Modi laid the foundation stone for various railway projects valued at over Rs 660 crores.
Read MoreStarting September 16, 2024, the National Payments Corporation of India will increase the UPI transaction limit for tax payments to Rs 5 lakh per transaction. This move is intended to streamline tax payments and encourage higher-value transactions.
Read MoreA 22-year-old woman was allegedly raped in Vasant Kunj, Delhi, by a man who promised her a job. She met his female associate on social media, who introduced them. The man lured her to an apartment for an interview where he assaulted her. Both suspects have been arrested by the police.
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