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“It’s been 6 to 7 years, elections have still not happened in J&K”: Farooq Abdullah

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NEW DELHI: Farooq Abdullah, the president of the National Conference, questioned on Monday why elections have not been held in Jammu and Kashmir, stating that the people living in Union Territory should receive justice in line with their status as citizens of India. Farooq Abdullah, the head of the National Conference, stated to reporters in Delhi that "Jammu and Kashmir still hasn't held elections." Six or seven years have passed. Why is it the case? We belong to India as well. Justice ought to be served to us as well." Farooq Abdullah went on to say that the INDIA bloc's parties have to step up their efforts in unison in light of the recent Assembly election outcomes in five states. "Victory and defeat are constants in life. We ought to take lessons from both wins and losses. The INDIA alliance will not be affected by this setback. We'll need to put forth more effort. Our work needs to be coordinated. We still have a ways to go," he remarked. Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to reporters prior to the start of the Parliamentary session, describing it as a "golden opportunity for opposition parties to do something constructive" and urging them not to use the House as a place to air their grievances over losing the assembly elections. "Negativity has been rejected by the nation. For my friends in the opposition, this is a fantastic opportunity. We urge and pray for the cooperation of everyone. The process has been carried out this time as well. PM Modi stated, "They should learn from this defeat, reject the idea of negativity that has been there for the last nine years, and approach the session with positivity, rather than venting their anger at defeat (in the assembly elections)." He added that strengthening the foundation of developed India and fostering public aspirations depend on the Parliament, the temple of democracy. Today marked the start of the Winter Session of the Parliament. Yesterday saw the announcement of the results of the Assembly elections in four states, with the Congress defeating the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) in Telangana and the BJP winning three (Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan). On December 22, the Winter session will come to an end. [caption id="attachment_6738" align="alignnone"…

Drone Found Near IB In Punjab’s Amritsar

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CHANDIGARH, Dec 4: Early on Monday, a BSF spokesperson reported that a drone had been discovered close to the India-Pakistan International Border in the Amritsar district of Punjab. The Border Security Force (BSF) forces detected the drone's movement at approximately 3:40 am in the vicinity of Chan Kalan village in Amritsar. A Chinese-made quadcopter was discovered in a field during a search. [caption id="attachment_6735" align="alignnone" width="300"] Drone Found Near IB In Punjab’s Amritsar[/caption]

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Average Monthly GST Mop-Up At ₹1.66 Lac Cr So Far This Fiscal: Sitharaman

editor December 4, 2023

NEW DELHI, Dec 4: Since the Goods and Services Tax (GST) was implemented on July 1, 2017, annual revenue has been increasing. As of December 4 (Monday), Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that the average gross monthly mop-up for the current fiscal year is ₹1.66 lakh crore. In response to a written question in the Lok Sabha, she stated that the GST collection reached a record high of ₹1.87 lakh crore in April 2023 and has exceeded the ₹1.5 lakh crore level in each of the current fiscal month.Since the establishment of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on July 1st, 2017, there has been an annual pattern of increasing GST collection. According to Ms. Sitharaman, the average gross monthly GST collection in FY 2023–24 is currently ₹1.66 lakh crore, which is 11% greater than it was during the same period in the previous fiscal year. Compared to ₹1.23 lakh crore in 2021–22, the average monthly GST collection in 2022–2023 was over ₹1.5 lakh crore. The average monthly mop-up during 2020–21 was ₹94,734 crore.Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary responded to a different inquiry by stating that the average monthly gross GST collection for 2021–2022 and 2022–2023 had increased by 22% and 30%, respectively, year over year. "GST is paid on a self-assessment basis, and tax administration at the federal and state levels has the authority to pursue cases involving underpayment or nonpayment of GST. Finding these instances and recovering underpaid or unpaid taxes is an ongoing task, according to Mr. Chaudhary.According to him, the government has been implementing various GST changes based on the GST Council's recommendations, which are expected to enhance GST compliance and boost GST collection. The measures to improve tax compliance include requiring e-way bills, ITC matching, e-invoices, deploying artificial intelligence and machine-based analytics, requiring Aadhaar authentication for registration, calibrating action on non-filers, stopping filers, and so on. Structural changes include adjusting GST rates to correct the inverted duty structure and pruning exemptions.In order to prosecute tax evaders, Central and State tax authorities are also provided with red flag reports generated by the system and system-based analytical tools. In response to a different query, Mr. Chaudhary stated that the State Benches of the GST Appellate Tribunal were established by the Central government on the advice of the GST Council. Mr. Chaudhary provided information on the quantity of appeals that remain pending concerning tax demands made by Central GST officials. As of October 31, 2023, 14,897 appeals remained pending. As of March 31, 2023, there were 11,899 more pending appeals than this. [caption id="attachment_6732" align="alignnone" width="300"] Average Monthly GST Mop-Up At ₹1.66 Lac Cr So Far This Fiscal: Sitharaman[/caption]

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Massive Searches Underway In Rajouri, Poonch; 3Detained

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JAMMU, Dec 4: As security personnel conducted extensive search operations to extract suspected terrorists from the forested areas of Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri and Poonch districts, three people were taken into custody for interrogation, officials said on Monday. According to officials, when the last reports were received, combined search activities involving the police, Army, and CRPF were under way in various locations within Budhal, Thanamandi, Sunderbani, Kalakote in Rajouri, and Mendhar in Poonch.They reported that on Sunday night, three people were taken from Barote in Budhal for interrogation. According to officials, searches began this morning in Muradpur, Bathuni, Ghai Bhawal (Sunderbani), Tatta Pani Broh in Kalakote, Ghambir Mughlan in Manjakote, and Rajdhani-Thanamandi in Rajouri. They claimed that close the Line of Control (LoC) in the Mendhar sector of the Poonch district, in the villages of Gursai, Jabranwali Gali, Saruti, and Ari, security personnel are also conducting combing operations. According to officials, information on suspicious activity in the wooded areas prompted the start of the activities.Following a bloody gunfight that left five troops, including two captains, dead on November 22 and 23, in the Dharmsal belt's Bajimaal sector of Rajouri, searches were stepped up in the twin border districts. During the course of the 36-hour engagement, two terrorists from Pakistan who were part of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) group were eliminated. During one such raid on December 2, security personnel found a 5 kg IED in the Topa Hilltok neighbourhood of Darhal. Later on, it was destroyed. [caption id="attachment_6729" align="alignnone" width="300"] Massive Searches Underway In Rajouri, Poonch; 3Detained[/caption]

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Fire Breaks Out In Baramulla; 4 Houses, Mill Damaged

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SRINAGAR, Dec 4: According to officials here on Monday, a fire that started in the Jammu and Kashmir district of Baramulla damaged four residences as well as a joinery factory. There have been no recorded casualties. The fire started late on Sunday night, according to a representative of the Fire and Emergency Services Department. He said that the cause of the fire was being investigated. "Fire tenders were rushed to the spot and the flames were doused," he said. Based on initial findings, the fire originated from Ghulam Ahmad Najar's residence in Kanlibagh, Baramulla, and proceeded to other surrounding residences and the mill. Locals and police personnel received assistance in extinguishing the fire from army forces stationed nearby. The official stated, "The quick action stopped the fire from spreading to other houses in the area." [caption id="attachment_6725" align="alignnone" width="300"] Fire Breaks Out In Baramulla; 4 Houses, Mill Damaged[/caption]

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Ranbir Kapoor’s ‘Animal’ crosses Rs 300 cr mark in 3 days

editor December 4, 2023

MUMBAI: The makers of the Ranbir Kapoor-starring crime drama "Animal" announced on Monday that the film has made Rs 356 crore at the global box office. The film, which was directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, was released in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam on Friday. "Animal" on X's weekend lineup was shared under the production label T-Series. "A wave of box office receipts! Worldwide gross over the weekend was Rs 356 crore, according to the article. Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Rashmika Mandanna, Triptii Dimri, Suresh Oberoi, and Prem Chopra are also featured in the pan-Indian film. The film presents a violent environment among the strained connection between Ranbir's character, Ranvijay Singh, and his father, Anil Kapoor's Balbir Singh. Prior to its premiere, the CBFC awarded the movie an A certificate.The producers of "Animal" include Pranay Reddy Vanga's Bhadrakali Pictures, Murad Khetani's Cine1 Studios, and Bhushan Kumar and Krishan Kumar's T-Series. [caption id="attachment_6722" align="alignnone" width="300"] Ranbir Kapoor's 'Animal' crosses Rs 300 cr mark in 3 days[/caption]

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SC Notifies 5-Judge Bench For Reconsidering 2018 Verdict On Grant Of Stay By Courts

editor December 4, 2023

NEW DELHI, Dec 4: A five-judge Constitution bench led by Chief Justice D. Y. Chandrachud has been notified by the Supreme Court to reconsider its 2018 ruling, which held that a stay granted in a criminal or civil case by a lower court or high court will automatically expire after six months unless it is specifically extended. Justices Abhay S. Oka, JB Pardiwala, Pankaj Mithal, and Manoj Misra will serve on the Constitution bench, according a notice posted on the website of the supreme court. After the proceedings in another case pertaining to the constitutional validity of section 6A of the Citizenship Act concerning illegal immigrants in Assam are over, the Constitution bench will begin deliberating on the matter.On December 1, the highest court sent its 2018 ruling on court-granted stays back to a five-judge Constitution bench for review. Senior counsel Rakesh Dwivedi argued on behalf of the High Court Bar Association of Allahabad before a three-judge panel led by the Chief Justice of India. He said that the 2018 ruling removed the authority granted to high courts under Article 226 of the Constitution. High courts are granted broad authority under Article 226 of the Constitution, which allows them to impose writs and orders on any individual or government for the purpose of upholding basic rights and other objectives. In the Asian Resurfacing of Road Agency P Ltd Director vs. CBI case, a three-judge bench ruled that any temporary orders of stay issued by lower courts, including high courts, will automatically expire unless they are expressly extended. As a result, after six months, no trial or proceedings may be postponed. Later on, though, the highest court made it clear that if the stay order has been issued by it, the verdict will not be effective. The CJI-led bench first accepted Dwivedi's arguments and stated that since the top court's three-judge panel gave the contested decision, Dwivedi's petition would be heard by a five-judge bench. The bench cited the 2018 judgement's conclusions and stated that the directives meant that, in all cases—civil or criminal—orders of stay, once granted, should not be extended beyond six months unless expressly done so."We are not quite convinced that the broad articulation of the concepts in the aforementioned language is correct. The bench stated, "We believe that the principle established in the aforementioned decision—which states that a stay would automatically be vacated—is likely to lead to an injustice. [caption id="attachment_6717" align="alignnone" width="300"] SC Notifies 5-Judge Bench For Reconsidering 2018 Verdict On Grant Of Stay By Courts[/caption]

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Don’t Vent Frustration Of Assembly Polls Defeat Inside Parliament: PM Modi To Opposition

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New Delhi, Dec 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked the opposition to move past its "negativity" of the previous nine years and move forward, instead of expressing their frustration over the setback in the assembly polls within the House, ahead of Parliament's Winter Session on Monday. Speaking to the press outside the Parliament building, Modi declared that the nation had rejected negativity and that the opposition had a great opportunity during the Winter Session. "If I may base my remarks on the outcome of the assembly poll, opposition has a great chance to win.They should learn from this setback and break out from the negativity that has characterised the past nine years. If they go positively this session, the nation's perception of them will shift, he said, rather than organising ways to express their dissatisfaction over the loss. They might be able to enter a new area. Even though they disagree, I am still offering them counsel," he declared. "The future is bright for everyone, so don't give up hope. However, please don't take your displeasure with the losses you've experienced inside Parliament. He stated that there will be disappointment and frustration. The BJP tightened its grip over the Hindi heartland on Sunday by sweeping Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh and handily defeating the Congress.In Telangana, the Congress defeated the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) to give the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) a 3-1 lead in the most recent Assembly elections, which are expected to serve as a semi-final before the national election in the following year. There will be fifteen sittings in the Winter session of Parliament until December 22. [caption id="attachment_6714" align="alignnone" width="300"] Don’t Vent Frustration Of Assembly Polls Defeat Inside Parliament: PM Modi To Opposition[/caption]

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Cong In ‘Striking Distance’ Of BJP In Terms Of Vote Share: Ramesh On Assembly Poll Results

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New Delhi, Dec 4: The Congress claimed on Monday that although its results in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh were disappointing, on the basis of vote share, it was still "striking distance" behind the BJP. Jairam Ramesh, general secretary of the Congress, stated that the party's strong vote percentage in these states is cause for optimism and rebirth. "The Indian National Congress did not perform as well as we had hoped in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan. However, the vote shares show that the Congress is not far behind the BJP, in fact, it is within striking distance." This is the cause for optimism and rebirth, according to a post made by Ramesh on X.Giving specifics, he stated that the Congress had a 42.2 percent vote share in Chhattisgarh compared to the BJP's 46.3 percent. He said that in Madhya Pradesh, the Congress had a 40.4 percent vote share and the BJP 48.6 percent. According to Ramesh, the Congress received 39.5 percent of the vote in Rajasthan, compared to 41.7 percent for the BJP. Additionally, he shared the opposition group INDIA's slogan, "Judega Bharat, Jeetega INDIA," which aims to oppose the BJP together in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on X.The BJP tightened its grip over the Hindi heartland on Sunday by sweeping Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh and handily defeating the Congress. In the most recent round of Assembly elections, which is expected to serve as a semi-final before the electoral battle of the next year, the Congress defeated the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) in Telangana, making it 3-1 for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). [caption id="attachment_6711" align="alignnone" width="300"] Cong In ‘Striking Distance’ Of BJP In Terms Of Vote Share: Ramesh On Assembly Poll Results[/caption]

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2 Pilots Killed In IAF Trainer Aircraft Accident Near Hyderabad

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Hyderabad, Dec 4: According to the authorities, an Indian Air Force trainer plane carrying two officers crashed early on Monday in Telangana's Medak district. They added that a trainer and a trainee pilot were inside the aircraft when it crashed, and that the event happened in the Toopran mandal of the region. In the collision, both perished. Rajnath Singh, the minister of defence, expressed his distress over the occurrence by writing, "Anguished by this accident near Hyderabad." The deaths of the two pilots are really tragic. My sympathies are with the grieving families during this awful hour.According to a senior police official, the aircraft took off from the Air Force Academy (AFA) at Dundigal, which is close by. "One Pilatus PC 7 Mk Il trainer aircraft met with an accident today morning during a routine training sortie from AFA, Hyderabad," the IAF said earlier in a statement. "The lAF confirms with great regret that both of the pilots on board suffered tragic injuries.There have been no reports of property or civil life damage. The reason of the accident has to be determined by a Court of Inquiry, it continued. [caption id="attachment_6708" align="alignnone" width="300"] 2 Pilots Killed In IAF Trainer Aircraft Accident Near Hyderabad[/caption]

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