Mercedes-Benz India warns that raising GST rates on electric vehicles above Rs 40 lakh could hinder investment, employment, and EV adoption. CEO Santosh Iyer argues that higher taxes on imported and locally-produced EVs would reduce demand and potentially neutralize government revenue gains from increased duties. Read More
A 45-year-old accused in the gang rape of a teenager in Surat died in police custody after falling ill. Arrested alongside another suspect, he was transferred to a hospital after complaining of breathlessness but succumbed during treatment. The incident unraveled when the duo attacked the victim and her friend, leading to a swift police... Read More
Road transport minister Nitin Gadkari warns petrol pump owners of penalty for locking or poorly maintaining toilets, suggesting the cancellation of NOCs for non-compliance. The initiative is linked to NHAI’s Humsafar policy aiming to standardize and improve facilities along highways and expressways. Read More
A Kasganj court sentenced Ghamandi Singh, his three sons, and two relatives to life imprisonment for the fatal beating of Bacchu Singh in 2021. The judge also imposed a Rs 72,000 fine on each convict. The crime stemmed from a family dispute, and despite seeking leniency, the court upheld the life sentences based on... Read More
Syed Majid Ali, a medical practitioner, dedicates six weeks every year to organize Ramlila in Ayodhya, promoting communal harmony. The event, founded by his father in 1963, sees Hindus and Muslims collaborating while respecting religious sentiments, emphasizing India’s shared cultural legacy. Read More
The Allahabad high court directed an investigation by the Ghaziabad district judge into how two contradictory orders were uploaded in a defamation case, one of which was unsigned. A young magistrate involved apologized for the error, citing it was unintentional. Read More
The Supreme Court has discharged three Hindustan Unilever Ltd officials charged with abetment of suicide, ruling that mere harassment allegations are insufficient without clear evidence of direct and alarming incitement leading to the act. The court emphasized the need for intention to compel suicide to be prima facie established. Read More
