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'Indians Are Spending More on Paan & Cigarettes Than Education'

'India's Household Consumption Expenditure Survey 2022-23 just came out, and it's got some jaw-dropping stats. People in both rural and urban areas are spending more money on paan, tobacco, and other intoxicants. Rural spending shot up from 3.21% to 3.79%, while urban spending climbed from 1.61% to 2.43%. These numbers paint a clear picture of the health risks associated with these habits and the grim part of these numbers is that families are not very worried about health complications arising from this consumption.' Read more

'Another AAP Leader Summoned By ED'

'Delhi's AAP leader and minister, Kailash Gahlot, faces questioning from the Enforcement Directorate over suspected money laundering related to the city's liquor policy. Gahlot, also holding key portfolios in home, transport, and law, has already appeared at the agency's office. This follows Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's recent arrest. Allegations suggest funds from the scrapped 2021-22 excise policy financed election campaigns in Goa and Punjab.' Read more

'Unprovoked Attacks on TikTok Users in US'

'Sarah Harvard was just walking home one night to her home in NY. Being a responsible citizen, she was not even on her phone. or talking to someone. Suddenly and without provocation, someone hit her in the back of her head and disappeared. While it may sound crazy, it turns out that a dangerous trend of attacking TikTok users going on in New York. While everyone's worried about this, the Police claim to have apprehended a suspect.' Read more

'This Village Shows The Way For Rainwater Harvesting'

'The residents of Surajpura, a quaint and far-flung village in the hot desert of Rajasthan have pulled off something pretty cool: they built a huge mud wall, 15 feet tall, stretching nearly a mile across dry land. It took about 650 of them six months of hard work in 2022. This wall did wonders last year, stopping rainwater and sending it to thirsty farms in Rajasthan, bringing it back to life after 20 years. Now, the village is buzzing again with birds, and folks who had left for work are back on their farms.' Read more

'"Hope Everyone Can Vote Freely & Fairly"'

'UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' spokesperson expressed optimism about protecting political and civil rights and ensuring free and fair elections in India and other nations undergoing electoral processes. Stephane Dujarric, the spokesperson, made these comments on Thursday in response to concerns about political unrest in India ahead of the national elections, following the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and the freezing of the opposition Congress Party's bank accounts.' Read more

'"Send Your Message To Arvind Kejriwal"'

'Today, Sunita Kejriwal, the wife of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, introduced a helpline number for AAP supporters to convey messages to her husband, who is still in custody following his arrest last week in the liquor policy case. She announced the launch of the "Kejriwal ko Aashirvaad" drive, encouraging supporters to send blessings and messages via WhatsApp at 8297324624.' Read more

'Fresh Rs. 1700 CR IT Notice to Congress'

'Following the Delhi High Court's dismissal of their petition, the Congress has been served a ₹1,700 crore notice from the Income Tax Department, sources report. This notice spans assessment years 2017-18 to 2020-21, including penalties and interest. With funds already frozen and a ₹200 crore penalty imposed, the party plans to appeal to the Supreme Court, alleging financial pressure from the BJP.' Read more

'Mukhtar Ansari Dies From Cardiac Arrest'

'Mukhtar Ansari, once a gangster now in politics, died from a cardiac arrest at a Uttar Pradesh hospital. Rushed to Banda hospital after collapsing in jail, he passed away at Rani Durgavati Medical College during treatment. His family alleges poisoning, citing prior incidents. Afzal Ansari, his brother, stated that Ansari had reported being poisoned twice before his demise.' Read more

'"External Imputation On Our Legal Processes Unacceptable"'

'In response to the US State Department's second comment regarding Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's arrest and freezing of Congress bank accounts, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal expressed strong objection to those comments, deeming them unwarranted. He said that India emphasizes the importance of respecting sovereignty and internal affairs in international relations, reaffirming its commitment to democratic principles.' Read more

'Varun Gandhi's Letter To His Pilibhit Constituents'

'In a letter to his constituents, BJP MP Varun Gandhi expressed his sincere appreciation to the people of Pilibhit who elected him and gave him the chance to serve them. He spoke about his childhood connection with Pilibhit and that he is dedicated to serving his constituents and constituencies and will continue to work for their welfare, in every capacity.' Read more

'Judiciary Under Threat - Letter By 600 Lawyers to CJI'

'Over 600 lawyers nationwide have addressed a letter to the Chief Justice of India, citing concerns about political and professional pressures impacting judicial independence. Titled 'Judiciary under threat – safeguarding judiciary from political and professional pressure,' the letter, signed by prominent lawyers like Harish Salve, highlights attempts to sway judicial outcomes, particularly in cases involving politicians and corruption allegations. They urge safeguarding judicial integrity.' Read more