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20 Jun

Shocking revelation by flight attendant regarding Kiara Advani’s attitude

editorEntertainment

Bollywood actress Kiara Advani is mostly liked by the audiences for the films and the roles she played, her performance is acknowledged most of the time. But recently a flight attendant has made some shocking revelation about the actress, when her crew members once encountered her. During an interview, the air hostess revealed saying that once her crew members offered her almonds and cashews, the actress didn't give them pleasant response. Kiara asked them to call her assistant instead to give her cashews. Since then netizens have been sharing their own opinion, one user said, "kiara is overhyped. I never…

19 Jun

Direct tax collections boost 21% to Rs 4.62 lakh crore from higher corporate advance tax

editorBusiness, News

The first installment of advance tax, which was due on June 15, saw accumulation inflation 27.34% to Rs 1.48 lakh crore. This includes Corporation Income Tax (CIT) of Rs 1.14 lakh crore and Personal Income Tax of Rs 34,470 crore. Net direct tax collections have jumped by 21 percent to over Rs 4.62 lakh crore so far this financial year due to higher advance tax payments by corporates. The first installment of advance tax, which was due on June 15, saw collections inflation 27.34% to Rs 1.48 lakh crore. This includes Corporation Income Tax (CIT) of Rs 1.14 lakh crore…

19 Jun

Assam IPS with a President’s gallantry medal shots himself to death

editorAssam

An unpredictable incident unfolded in Guwahati, Assam Home and Political Secretary Shiladitya Chetia, a IPS officer with a President's gallantry medal, fatally shot himself to death with his service weapon minutes after his wife died out of Cancer. According to the reports, his wife, Agamoni Borbaruah was admitted to Nemcare hospital. Since 2 months, she was under treatment for Cancer. Doctor said, her situation deteriorated three days ago, Chetia was informed about the same. And initially on Tuesday she took her last breath, Chetia asked the medical staffs to allow him some privacy for praying next to his wife's body.…

18 Jun

Diljit Dosanjh told he can’t bargain, has never done everyday tasks: ‘I have never booked a hotel or a cab in my life’

editorEntertainment, News

While Diljit Dosanjh is busy making India proud abroad, the singer recently shared in a chat how he always wanted to be famous growing up. He also told how he doesn't do everyday tasks like booking cabs and flights and is also not good with money.Talking to Raj Shamani, he said, "When I was a child, I used to pray to God that everyone should know me, but I don't want to know anyone." This was a childish thing. I thought I loved music, so this was the only way to achieve my dreams. I'm not good at finances, and…

17 Jun

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announces end of VIP culture

editorAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced of ending VIP culture in terms of electricity bill payment from government officials to Ministers will now have to pay their own bills. According to the sources, in a aim to reduce electricity consumption the change will get effected from July 1, 2024. Assam CM wrote on 'X', "We are ending the VIP Culture rule of paying electricity bills of Government officials using taxpayer money. Myself and the Chief Secretary will set an example and start paying our power bills from July 1 onwards. Beginning July 2024, all public servants will have…

15 Jun

SBI boost MCLR by 10 bps for all tenors

editorBusiness, News

State Bank of India (SBI) has increased the marginal cost of funds-based lending rate (MCLR) by 10 basis points (bps) for all tenors. The MCLR hike by SBI comes days after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) left the key policy rate unchanged.This move is likely to be followed by other lenders, resulting in loans becoming costlier for borrowers.The country's largest lender has revised the one-year MCLR from 8.65 percent to 8.75 percent. Overnight MCLR has been increased from 8 percent to 8.1 percent. One and three month MCLR has been increased to 8.3 percent from earlier 8.2 percent.The revised…

15 Jun

Assam Chief Minister to enhance power generation of 25-MW in Assam

editorAssam, Business

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in a joint venture with the Assam Power Generation Corporation and Oil India Limited has laid the foundation stone for a 25-MW solar power generation project at Namrup Thermal Power Station in Dibrugarh district. According to the sources, the project will span 108 acres and is expected to cost Rs. 115 crore. The project aims to produce 50 million units of electricity annually. And expected to be completed by July 2025. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said, "The state produces only 419 MW of power, necessitating the purchase of around 2,100 MW daily.…

14 Jun

LS election 2024: Gaurav Gogoi speaks on his victory & future plans for the party

editorPolitical

Three-time Lok Sabha member, Gaurav Gogoi has won unbeatable battle during this Lok Sabha election, 2024 at Jorhat, Assam. The Congress leader on his win said, "We want the people of India to live freely, follow any religion, support any party and political ideology of their choice and create a sense of freedom. I have already made up my mind that irrespective of the results in Jorhat, even if it is a victory, there are many people in Assam feel that there is an atmosphere of fear and my job is to make them free from fear." He also mentioned…

13 Jun

Accusation on Assam Congress MLAs on supporting BJP

editorAssam

The state unit of Congress party, Bhupen Borah has said that Assam Congress is keen to disqualify five MLAs from the party for openly support BJP without any resignation. To reports the five legislators are Kamalakhya Dey Purkayastha, Sifdeque Ahmed, Shahilanta Das, Basanta Das and Sherman Ali Ahmed. Bhupen Borah said, "We are looking for a decision to come from the Speaker of the Assembly. If he refuses to take any action against the five MLAs, we will approach the Court."

13 Jun

Retail inflation decay to 12-month low of 4.75% in May

editorBusiness, News

Retail inflation fell to a one-year low of 4.75% in May as prices of some kitchen items declined marginally, according to government data released on Wednesday. Consumer Price Index (CPI) based retail inflation stood at 4.83 percent in April 2024 and 4.31% in May 2023 (previous low). According to data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO), inflation in the food basket stood at 8.69% in May, slightly lower than 8.70% in April. A headline price increase has seen a gradual decline since February 2024, albeit in a narrow range from 5.1% in February to 4.8% in April 2024. The…