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Bangladesh jet crash death toll rises to 34, mostly children
Bangladesh Air Force jet crash fatalities rose to 34 after another young victim succumbed Saturday morning. Thirteen-year-old Zarif died from severe burn wounds covering 40 percent of his body at the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery. Two additional children passed away Friday from extensive injuries sustained during the Monday afternoon disaster. Abdul Musabbir Makin, age 13, and Afroz Aiman, age 10, both students at Milestone School, lost their lives from burns. Most casualties from this aviation accident involve minors. The F-7 BGI training aircraft struck the Milestone School building Monday at 1:30 PM after departing at 1:06 PM. Five patients remain hospitalized in critical condition while others show signs of...
Union Budget 2024 overhauls tax slabs, capital gains
Financial experts advise taxpayers about revised income tax regulations for fiscal year 2025 following the Union Budget changes. The government grants complete tax exemptions for individuals earning up to twelve lakh rupees under the updated system. Tax rates apply progressively with zero percent on initial four lakh rupees, five percent between four and eight lakh rupees, ten percent from eight to twelve lakh rupees, and fifteen percent from twelve to sixteen lakh rupees. The previous tax structure benefits only those claiming two lakh rupee home loan interest deductions or substantial house rent allowances. Capital gains taxation underwent significant modifications with long-term rates rising to 12.5 percent from ten percent on...
Actress Dalljiet Kaur tackles personal chaos in the gym
Television actress Dalljiet Kaur embarked on a new fitness regimen after emotional turmoil disrupted her health goals for twelve months. She posted workout footage on Instagram showing strength exercises targeting her back and legs. Kaur attributed previous setbacks to personal chaos and demanding schedules that derailed her wellness attempts. The performer selected a trainer known for strict scientific training methods tailored to individual client requirements. She emphasized that her transformation extends beyond physical changes to address internal healing. The actress plans to document her progress transparently with followers through social media updates. Kaur relocated from Kenya back to India with her son during January 2024...
PM Modi renews partnership with Maldives' President Muizzu
Modi held meetings with senior Maldivian officials during his state visit to the island nation Saturday. The Prime Minister engaged with Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef and Parliament Speaker Abdul Raheem Abdulla. President Mohamed Muizzu had extended the invitation for this diplomatic mission. Modi plans to address the Indian community residing in the Maldives later during his stay. This represents his first official journey to the archipelago since beginning his third consecutive term. Both nations formalized multiple cooperation agreements on Friday across various sectors. The leaders jointly released special stamps commemorating six decades of diplomatic ties between their countries. President Muizzu hosted an official state...
ISRO leads India's tech partnership with CARICOM in Guyana
Georgetown hosted a major diplomatic meeting between Indian officials and Caribbean Community representatives at the Pegasus Corporate Centre. The Indian High Commission organized this scientific cooperation summit with the CARICOM Secretariat. Ambassador Amit Telang opened discussions by emphasizing stronger partnerships between India and Caribbean nations. Wendell Samuel from CARICOM's Economic Integration division led the proceedings. Representatives from multiple member states participated in the strategic talks. Space technology applications dominated the technical presentations during the conference. ISRO scientist Srinivasa Rao Goru demonstrated remote sensing capabilities for agriculture and disaster management. The Council for...
Divyanka Tripathi, Vivek Dahiya salute Nashik soldiers
Television actors Divyanka Tripathi and Vivek Dahiya made a special trip to Nashik's Combat Army Aviation Training School. The couple engaged in meaningful discussions with Colonel Jaskar Choudhary during their visit. Divyanka shared photographs from the experience on her Instagram account to mark Kargil Vijay Diwas. She expressed deep admiration for the dedication and sacrifices made by military personnel. The actress revealed her childhood aspiration to serve in uniform and praised soldiers for their unwavering commitment to the nation. Kargil Vijay Diwas commemorates India's successful military operation against Pakistani forces in 1999. The annual observance on July 26 honors the victory that expelled enemy troops from occupied...
Sena lauds Bhagwat's outreach, questions BJP's Hindutva
Shiv Sena UBT commended RSS leader Mohan Bhagwat for conducting discussions with over 70 Muslim religious scholars and intellectuals. The party characterized this initiative as significant during a period when certain groups attempt to exploit religious identity for political purposes. Editorial writers from the Thackeray faction emphasized that Indian Hindus and Muslims share common heritage and must collaborate for national progress. They argued that divisive elements within society threaten collective stability and prosperity. The editorial criticized what it termed neo-Hindutva activists within the BJP for fostering communal tensions across multiple states. Party leaders expressed concern that such divisive rhetoric contradicts the...
FII exodus pushes Nifty50 into fourth week of losses
Indian stock markets dropped 0.26 percent during the week, marking the fourth straight weekly decline. Foreign institutional investors sold shares consistently across five trading sessions while disappointing first-quarter earnings and global uncertainty weighed on sentiment. The Nifty50 index fell below the important 24,900 level and closed Friday at 24,837. Mid-cap and small-cap stocks performed worse than the main benchmark index. Technical indicators suggest further weakness ahead. New American legislation on digital currencies may change how money flows through India and other nations. The recently completed India-UK trade agreement should help companies in textiles, cars, medicines and jewelry through reduced import taxes...
Trump presses South Korea on trade before August 1
President Trump announced his administration expects to complete trade negotiations with most countries before August 1. The White House plans to distribute correspondence regarding tariff rates to approximately 200 nations. Trump described these letters as finalized agreements that establish contractual obligations for participating countries. South Korea intensifies diplomatic efforts to prevent implementation of threatened 25 percent reciprocal tariffs on its exports. The nation faces additional sector-specific duties on automotive and steel products that could damage its export-dependent economy. White House officials characterize ongoing discussions with Seoul as productive negotiations aimed at reducing trade barriers. Korean...

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