Explained: Why Shaheen Shah Afridi might face disciplinary action by PCB | Cricket News

Pakistan ace-pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi may face disciplinary action for his non-cooperative attitude during the recently concluded T20 World Cup 2024 co-hosted by the West Indies and the USA where The Men in Green were out of the competition in the group stage. Allegedly the 24-year-old did not engage in team discussions ahead of the crucial games at the showpiece event according to Geo News. In addition to his attitude Shaheen also had a heated altercation with coach Mohammad Yousaf during one of the training sessions. The heated exchange between…

GATE 2025: IIT Roorkee to conduct exams on February 1, 2, 15, 16 | Education News

GATE 2025 exam dates: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee today announced the exam dates for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2025. GATE 2025 will be conducted on February 1, 2, 15 and 16, 2025. GATE 2025 will be held as a computer-based test (CBT) for a total of 30 test papers. The examination will be conducted in both forenoon and afternoon sessions. The application portal is expected to open in the last week of August 2024, an IIT Roorkee statement said. The GATE 2025 test papers…

Anant-Radhika’s wedding to channel Kashi’s eternal charm, says Nita Ambani; details inside | Art-and-culture News

Marking a blend of tradition and opulence, the nuptials of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant are set to showcase a unique homage to the sacred city of Varanasi.  Nita Ambani, the mother of the groom, has unveiled plans to infuse the wedding celebrations with the essence of Kashi, as Varanasi is also known. In a video of her paying ode to Kashi, she says, “For me and my family it has always been important to seek the blessings of our devis and devtas, before any auspicious beginning.” She continues, “I’ve…

As dengue cases breach 8,000-mark, Karnataka govt sets up ‘war rooms’ to combat outbreak | Bangalore News

In response to the rising number of dengue cases amid the ongoing monsoon, the Karnataka government has established ‘Dengue War Rooms’ across the state. This move, directed by the government in its July 10 circular, aims to enhance the monitoring and management of dengue cases to mitigate the impact of the disease. As of July 11, 8,221 dengue cases have been identified across Karnataka with Bengaluru (under Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike limits) leading the table with 2,463 cases. This year, so far seven deaths have been reported in Karnataka due…

CBIC Dept. Updates Table 6.1 of GST Return Form 3B for Adjustments Prior Negative Liability

To include the ‘Adjustment of negative liability of previous tax period’ for Reverse Charge and supplies under Section 9(5) of GST Act and other than Reverse Charge and supplies made under Section 9(5) of GST, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has revised Table 6.1 of the GSTR 3B. From a new table, the former one was substituted. Section 9(5) of the GST statute mentions the services proposed by the E-commerce operators. The government has informed the amendment, though the effective date has not been announced till…

Aparna Vastarey, voice behind Bengaluru Metro announcements, dies at 57 | Bangalore News

A Metro ride in Bengaluru isn’t complete until you hear the announcements of train stations and the travelling etiquettes that are voiced out through a commanding yet soothing tone of Kannada actress Aparna Vastarey, who breathed her last on July 11. Aparna, 57, died after a prolonged battle with lung cancer, said her husband, Nagaraj Vastarey, on Thursday. A beloved figure in the Kannada entertainment industry and a household name across the state, Aparna left an indelible mark on television and radio. Born into a family with a strong cultural…

Non-filing Tax Returns After Assessment Order Can Be Fatal for Assessee

The non-filing of the returns even after the receipt of the assessment order is fatal for the taxpayer, Kerala High Court ruled. It was noted by the bench of Justice A.K. Jayasankaran Nambiar and Justice Syam Kumar V.M. that the same might be correct that the respondents did not furnish a formal notice as needed under section 62(1) of the Income Tax Act before finishing the assessment based on an effective ruling under the mentioned provision, however, the same fact stayed that the appellant can have received a nullification of…

India abstains on UNGA resolution demanding Russia immediately cease its aggression against Ukraine | World News

India has abstained in the UN General Assembly on a resolution that demanded that Russia immediately cease its aggression against Ukraine and urgently withdraw its military and other unauthorised personnel from the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. The 193-member UN General Assembly adopted the resolution on Thursday with 99 votes in favour, nine against and 60 abstentions, including India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, Egypt, Nepal, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and Sri Lanka. Those voting against the resolution included Belarus, Cuba, North Korea, Russia and Syria. The resolution titled ‘Safety and security…

President Biden says ‘no good reason’ to talk to Putin right now By Lalit K Jha

US President Joe Biden has said that he has “no good reason” to talk to Vladimir Putin at the moment unless the Russian leader changes his behaviour. The 81-year-old president made these remarks on Thursday at a highly-anticipated solo press conference at the end of the NATO Summit in Washington. “I have no good reason to talk to Putin right now. There’s not much that he is prepared to do in terms of accommodating any change in his behaviour, but there isn’t any world leader I’m not prepared to deal…

Why location sharing can’t be bail condition | Explained News

The Supreme Court on Monday held that courts cannot impose bail conditions that require accused persons to share their location on Google Maps. A Bench comprising Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan also held that in cases where the accused is a foreign national, courts cannot demand a “certificate of assurance” from relevant Embassies or High Commissions that the accused will not leave the country. On May 31, 2022, the Delhi High Court granted bail to Nigerian national Frank Vitus in a drug smuggling case, subject to the condition…