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Good news for foreign companies leasing cruise ships in India! An exemption has been provided for any income from lease rentals of cruise ships received from a related company that operates such ships in India. This exemption falls under the presumptive taxation regime and is subject to certain conditions. ...

Chalapathi was careful in his movements and remained a mystery for decades until a selfie with his wife led security forces to him. One among the top seven in CPI(Maoist) ranks, he was killed along with 13 "comrades" in an operation at the Odisha-Chhattisgarh border. ...

Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, and Shahid Kapoor starrer Padmaavat has attained a cult status over the years. Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s directorial masterpiece was originally released back in 2018, and nearly seven years later, the film is all set to grace the silver screens again on January 24, 2025. ...

Actor Karan Veer Mehra, who recently won the reality show Bigg Boss 18, gave a befitting reply to trolls and haters, and while at it, he seemingly took a dig at Rajat Dalal, who looked visibly upset after the former lifted the trophy. When asked about his reaction, Karan told the paps on Tuesday, "Jalne do jalne walon ko!" ...

MENDHAR, JAN 22: Army troops opened fire at a Pakistani drone that crossed into Indian territory near the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir, in the early hours of Wednesday. The drone, which had hovered briefly near the border fence in the Mendhar sector, retreated back to Pakistan-occupied Jammu Kashmir (PoJK) after coming under fire. ...

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday extended its stay on the Allahabad High Court's order that permitted a court-monitored survey of the Shahi Idgah Mosque complex in Mathura. The complex is located adjacent to the Krishna Janmabhoomi temple, a site of significant religious importance for Hindus. ...

MELBOURNE, Australia — Madison Keys is back into the Australian Open semifinals for a third time after her 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 win Wednesday over Elina Svitolina of Ukraine. The 29-year-old Keys is on a 10-match winning streak after warming up for the year’s first major with a title at Adelaide, where she beat fellow American Jessica Pegula in the final. ...

India's space agency, using Indian satellites, has beamed down images of the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela - the world's single largest religious gathering - at Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj. ...

The attacker had joined a Thane restaurant as a housekeeper in September 2024. Before that, he worked at a Worli restaurant, and he reportedly earned Rs 13,000 a month. Reportedly, the accused informed cops during interrogation that he would send Rs 12,000 to Bangladesh for his mother’s medical treatment, and he used to keep only Rs 1,000 for himself. ...

Thane: Police have registered a case against a male dance teacher for allegedly beating up a six-year-old girl student with a metal scale at a private school in Maharashtra's Thane city, an official said on Wednesday. The child was injured in the incident which took place on January 15 at the school located in Kapurbawdi area. ...

Actor Varun Kulkarni, known for his role in Shah Rukh Khan’s 2023 movie Dunki, is currently hospitalized due to severe kidney ailments. He is undergoing dialysis at least twice a week to manage his condition. ...

Barabanki: Two men, including a journalist, have been arrested here for allegedly making objectionable social media comments on the Maha Kumbh and Hindu deities, police said on Wednesday. ...

A Delhi court on Monday ordered the seizure of two paintings by late artist MF Husain that were displayed at an art gallery in the national capital following a complaint that they were allegedly offensive. The paintings featured Hindu deities Hanuman and Ganesha. ...

Indian-American lawmakers have strongly opposed the recent executive order by US President Donald Trump regarding changes in birthright citizenship. This move is expected to impact not only illegal immigrants from various countries but also students and professionals from India. ...

Under this Scorpio moon, we are reminded how melodramas need a villain, superheroes need a nemesis, and fairy tales need an evil queen. In real life, the bad guy has such a nuanced and ever-shifting role, you’re sometimes not sure who it is. Usually, it’s the other person. Unless you’re the other person -- then it’s you. ...

Ram Charan’s latest film, Game Changer, produced by Dil Raju is struggling at the box office. The film, which hit theatres on January 10, has managed to earn not more than Rs 127 crore as of now. Amid all this, it has now been reported that the Telugu superstar has decided to take a pay cut for Dil Raju’s next movie. ...

During Donald Trump's inaugural prayer service, a Bishop appealed to the 47th US President to have mercy on gay, lesbian, and transgender children. Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde's plea came as a direct response to Trump's latest policies - ending birthright citizenship and recognizing only two genders in the US. ...

A woman lost her job and year-end bonus after her pet cat accidentally sent a resignation email to her boss. The unusual incident took place in southwestern China's Chongqing. ...

The suspension of IAS officer Pooja Singhal, who was in jail for over two years in a money laundering case, was revoked after she secured bail, an official of the Jharkhand government said on Wednesday. ...

With the ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ initiative completing 10 years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said it has been instrumental in overcoming gender biases and creating the right environment to ensure that the girl child has access to education and opportunities to achieve her dreams. ...

Akshay Kumar, who featured in Priyadarshan's Bhool Bhulaiyaa, recently revealed why he was not a part of the sequels of the hit franchise. In an exclusive chat with Pinkvilla, a fan candidly shared he didn't watch Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 and 3 as Akshay Kumar was MIA from the films. Responding to his reaction, Akshay Kumar said, "Beta, mujhey nikaal diya tha. ...

Uttara Kannada: Ten people were killed and 15 injured after a truck carrying them met with an accident at Arebile area in Karnataka's Uttara Kannada on Wednesday morning, said the police. The victims were travelling to Kumta market from Savanur to sell vegetables. The injured were rushed to the nearest hospital, said the police. ...

The Mega Millions lottery has selected the winning numbers in the drawing for Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, with the jackpot $20 million. The numbers are 27-30-56-64-65 Mega Ball 22 Megaplier 4x. The Powerball jackpot is an estimated $31 million for the drawing on Wednesday, Jan. 22, and the Classic Lotto jackpot is $2.3 million. ...

MELBOURNE: Madison Keys is back into the Australian Open semifinals for a third time after her 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 win Wednesday over Elina Svitolina of Ukraine. The 29-year-old Keys is on a 10-match winning streak after warming up for the year’s first major with a title at Adelaide, where she beat fellow American Jessica Pegula in the final. ...

The Donald Trump administration has ordered all federal employees in diversity, equity, and inclusion roles to be placed on paid leave, according to a new memo from the Office of Personnel Management sent to heads of departments and agencies. ...