Tamil cinema icon Vijay faces a financial setback after the Madras High Court rejected his plea against a Rs 1.5 crore tax penalty. The Income Tax Department had slapped the fine for alleged concealment of income from his 2015 film ‘Puli’, and the court has now affirmed the order. Delving into the details, Vijay’s 2016-17 tax return listed assets at Rs 35.42 crore. A comparison with 2015 documents revealed he omitted Rs 15 crore remuneration from ‘Puli’. The IT officials issued the penalty in 2022 following a detailed assessment. In his challenge, Vijay contended the order was time-barred, as it…
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Shiv Sena (UBT) parliamentarian Priyanka Chaturvedi launched a blistering attack on the Modi government’s economic stewardship during a candid conversation on Friday. As PM Modi embarks on his third tenure, she called for equitable development that reaches every corner of society. Despite grand visions of economic superpower status, Chaturvedi noted that average Indians see little benefit. Skyrocketing unemployment and deteriorating farmer conditions paint a grim picture. ‘Per capita income lags far behind the hype,’ she observed. A glaring example is the zero-tariff entry for American farm goods into India, contrasted with hefty 18% tariffs on Indian products heading west. This…
In a chilling escalation of threats facing Russia’s top brass, Lieutenant General Vladimir Alekseyev fell victim to a hail of bullets in Moscow’s northwest district on February 6, 2026. The seasoned military intelligence deputy chief, serving since 2011, was attacked outside a residential complex on Volokolamskoye Highway and rushed to hospital in critical condition. Svetlana Petrenko of the Russian Investigative Committee revealed that an unknown attacker unleashed multiple rounds before vanishing. Criminal charges now invoke attempted murder under Article 105 and illegal weapons possession under Article 222, signaling a thorough manhunt. Forensic teams and detectives are meticulously analyzing the crime…
BJP spokesperson Pratul Shah Dev dropped a bombshell in Ranchi, declaring that the Indian National Congress was never a genuine freedom fighter but rather a collaborator cozying up to the British Raj. In an interview with IANS, Dev dismantled the Congress narrative on independence. He mocked Nehru’s ‘jail’ as a three-room suite with Parisian laundry services, emphasizing the lack of any major movements post-1942 Quit India. ‘Name one Congress leader besides Lala Lajpat Rai who truly contributed to freedom,’ Dev demanded. He accused the party of pledging loyalty to Queen Victoria and aligning with the British through the Cabinet Mission,…
Ayodhya, the spiritual epicenter of India, turned into a fortress of prayers today as saints and priests organized grand havan sessions chanting Hanuman mantras to bless the Indian Under-19 cricket team in their World Cup 2026 final showdown with England. This unique fusion of religion and sport highlights the unwavering support from the faithful for the nation’s young talents. Detailed accounts from temple priests paint a vivid picture of the devotion. One senior figure explained, ‘The final between India and England is underway, and we’re responding with Hanuman ji’s powerful chants and a special havan. Our country’s glory inspires us,…
A leading voice from Balochistan’s beleaguered human rights frontline has sounded the alarm bells for Norway ahead of a planned visit by high-profile Pakistani officials. Mir Yar Baloch, a renowned activist, has implored Oslo to bar entry to Anwar ul Haq Kakar, Pakistan’s ex-caretaker PM, and Sarfaraz Bugti, the province’s puppet chief minister, scheduled for February 15-17. In a forceful Friday statement, Baloch accused the pair of spearheading a reign of terror alongside Pakistan’s ISI. From forced vanishings and brutal interrogations to secret burials in mass graves, he claims they sustain Pakistan’s unlawful hold on Balochistan by plundering its resources…
In a dramatic escalation, the Indian Motion Picture Producers’ Association (IMPPPA) has appealed directly to Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis over the shocking firing incident at Rohit Shetty’s Mumbai home. The letter underscores the urgent need for immediate intervention to safeguard the film fraternity. Details of the attack reveal a midnight assault on January 31 at Shetty’s Juhu bungalow. Gunmen fired multiple shots around 12:45 AM, escaping before police arrived. Five arrests have been made, encompassing weapon providers, but the primary assailant is still fugitve. Links to the notorious Lawrence Bishnoi syndicate are under intense scrutiny. IMPPPA described the episode as…
February 6 marks the first death anniversary of the legendary Lata Mangeshkar, whose voice transcended languages and borders. Beyond her iconic Hindi and Marathi contributions, she lent her magical touch to Bhojpuri films, infusing them with unparalleled sweetness. Today, as we remember Swar Kokila, let’s delve into the Bhojpuri songs that captured the soul of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. The 1963 blockbuster ‘Ganga Maiya Tohe Piyari Chadhibo,’ Bhojpuri’s inaugural hit directed by Kundan Kumar, featured Lata’s title track as a devotional plea to the sacred river. Starring Kumkum and Asheem Kumar, the film tackled bold themes like widow remarriage. Shailendra’s…
In a significant move to bolster customer protection, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra revealed plans for revised norms on Friday. Banks will soon be obligated to reimburse customers for low-value fraudulent transactions under forthcoming regulations. The announcement comes after a meticulous review of the 2017 guidelines on unauthorized electronic transactions. Those rules outlined liability limits and reporting deadlines, but rapid tech adoption in banking necessitated an overhaul. The new draft, focusing on compensation structures for minor frauds, will be released for public comments imminently. Malhotra highlighted how evolving payment ecosystems demand updated safeguards. This initiative ensures customers aren’t left bearing the…
A fresh political storm has engulfed Bihar following sharp accusations by RJD stalwart and ex-CM Rabri Devi over the mysterious death of a NEET student. In a blistering attack during legislative protests, she charged the ruling dispensation with orchestrating a cover-up to protect a minister’s offspring in the high-profile case. Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary responded with a no-nonsense challenge, urging Rabri to furnish concrete evidence or brace for swift repercussions within 24 hours. The exchange has amplified tensions in the state assembly, highlighting fissures between NDA and opposition camps. Recapping the incident, the 20-something aspirant from Jehanabad was discovered…