Biggest Story In India Headlines 10th September 2024
California State Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil is in serious hot water after a former staffer, one Chad Condit, accused the senator of coercing him into a “sex-based quid pro quo relationship.” The son of former Congressman Gary Condit has filed a lawsuit in Sacramento Superior Court, contending the senator’s demands resulted in severe physical injuries to himself, including three herniated discs and a collapsed hip. The suit filed by Condit said that he was forced to perform sexual acts to continue with his job, therefore this made a hostile work environment. The case has caused shockwaves and raised serious concerns about the abuse of power at political level.
Hyundai Motor India has introduced an upgraded avatar of its popular SUV-Hyundai Alcazar. Priced from ₹14.99 lakh ex-showroom, the new Alcazar gets additional design features in the form of an even more pronounced grille, H-shaped LED DRLs, and Quad Beam LED headlights. The variants on offer are now Executive, Prestige, Platinum, and Signature, with buyers getting a choice of six and seven-seat versions. Diesel variants start at ₹15.99 lakh, while the petrol begins at ₹14.99 lakh. These upgrades will help solidify the position of Alcazar in the competitive SUV market.
Realme has launched the Narzo 70 Turbo 5G in India, which is targeted at gamers by using the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy 5G chipset. The device features a 6.67-inch Samsung E4 OLED display availing refresh rate support of 120Hz for added gaming experience. It begins at ₹16,999 for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage model. The Narzo 70 Turbo 5G will be made available in three color variants: Turbo Yellow, Turbo Green, and Turbo Purple. Realme is also offering a coupon discount of ₹2,000, therefore early customers can get it for ₹14,999 effectively.
In what is seen as a major effort to check revenue leakage, the GST Council decided to bring renting of commercial properties under the Reverse Charge Mechanism. The move shifts the GST liability from the landlord to the tenant, thus raising compliance needs for the registered taxpayer. Announcing the decision, Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra said the latest decision is likely to have large ramifications on businesses that lease commercial properties.
from Vettaiyan Finally, the most-awaited song “Manasilaayo” from TJ Gnanavel’s film Vettaiyan reached the screens, grooving Rajinikanth and Manju Warrier in style. The music is composed by Anirudh Ravichander, who has already teased the song and kept the fans waiting to witness it. The track is also unique for bringing back the voice of the late Malaysian-Indian playback singer Malaysia Vasudevan with the use of AI technology. Put together the iconic black suit and sunglasses of Rajinikanth with the elegance of Warrier draped in a red and gold saree, you have a visual performance package that is going to be a sure hit.
The top executives of Religare Enterprises Limited (REL), including its Executive Chairperson Dr. Rashmi Saluja, are facing a criminal conspiracy and cheating case filed by the Mumbai police. The case essentially arises out of a complaint by the ED that the executives conspired to thwart a corporate takeover by getting a motivated FIR registered against the erstwhile directors of the firm. A first information report was initially filed in November 2023, accusing former directors of REL of asset misappropriation. The development marks the latest saga in a longer tussle that has underlined the trials and intrigues within corporate governance.
Now that Apple has launched the iPhone 16 series, iOS 18 has also arrived with a number of new features, which include personalization capabilities and AI-powered features such as a ChatGPT-powered Siri. The rollout of the new operating system will begin on September 16, and it will support a long list of devices to ensure that the maximum number of users get a chance to experience the latest and greatest from Apple.
The Bajaj Housing Finance IPO saw a bumper response on the first day of the offer period as subscriptions surged past two times. Priced in the range of ₹ 66 to ₹ 70 per share, the IPO aims to raise ₹ 6,560 crore. HNIs were all alone in leading the bidding with their subscription rate going up to as high as 4.5 times their allotted quota, while QIBs and retail also fared well. Success of the IPO reflects strong demand for home finance stocks in the Indian market.
In an aggressive tone, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh criticized the recent move of the Pakistan government to declare residents of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) as “foreigners” during an election rally in Jammu. Singh contradicted it with India’s perception, claiming that “people of PoK are treated as Indians.”. He even attacked former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for his Afzal Guru remarks, asking if Abdullah thinks differently on such issues. Singh’s statement becomes significant in view of assembly elections likely to be held in Jammu and Kashmir this year. The BJP has been assuring the people that it will not compromise on the issue of national security.
The deadline for updating Aadhaar cards issued more than a decade ago is inching closer, with September 14 being the last date for free updates. Thereafter, the Unique Identification Authority of India-UIDAI-will charge ₹ 50 plus taxes as fees for updating it. The process of updating will essentially mean Aadhaar Authentication wherein the user provides his/her Aadhaar number along with demographic or biometric information that needs to be verified by the Central Identities Data Repository (CIDR) of UIDAI.
Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale 2024 is going to start from September 30. It would come up with huge discounts on different product categories such as Electronics, Smartphones, and Home Appliances among others. Along with a discount of up to 50-80%, there are bank offers, exchange deals, and no-cost EMI options for customers. Flipkart Plus members will get early access to the sale from September 29. The sale is likely to see fervent interest among consumers, with the forthcoming festive season of Dussehra and Diwali.
Tata Consultancy Services have inked a strategic deal with Mansfield Building Society in the UK over the digital transformation of the operations of the society. The proposed program, which aims to enhance member experiences and drive Mansfield’s growth ambitions, includes implementing TCS BaNCS™ for Core Banking and Digital Home Lending solutions. The partnership underlines the TCS commitment to engagement in helping financial institutions wade into the digital transformation and serve customers better with innovative technology solutions.
After the wait, Lollapalooza India 2025 has announced its star-studded lineup, featuring global superstars Green Day and Shawn Mendes, who headline the two-day music festival in Mumbai on March 8 and 9. Representing a gamut of genres such as pop, rock, hip-hop, EDM, and techno, Indian rapper Hanumankind leads the charge, joined by other diverse voices. Lollapalooza India is indeed second to none among big events dotting the country’s cultural calendar, promising to bring together people who love different kinds of music from across the world.
Indian footballer Anwar Ali has been embroiled in controversy after he cancelled the loan deal with Mohun Bagan to rejoin Delhi FC. Within days, though, Ali signed a fresh contract with East Bengal. The tri-partite transfer of contract has led to legal tussles between the parties. The contract termination was first termed as “unjust” by the AIFF Players’ Status Committee. East Bengal has agreed to pay Delhi FC a transfer sum of ₹2.5 crores while Anwar Ali will receive ₹24 crores in the five years time. The case has got much attention amongst the Indian football fraternity.
Former Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha, K. Rahman Khan, has vehemently opposed the Waqf Amendment Bill, 2024, and called upon the MPs for its rejection. Khan, through an open letter, argued that the bill epitomizes prejudice and ill will and is contrary to the principles of fairness and constitutional values. He warned the bill might result in causing irreparable damage to the waqf system, very relevant to the livelihood of the downtrodden in society. The opposition by Mr. Khan just goes to prove the highly contentious aspect of the proposed legislation and how it might affect the social fabric of India.
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