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Doctors issue warning over water bead Christmas gifts for children
Emergency doctors in the UK have issued a safety warning over water beads, which could be given to children as gifts over Christmas. The brightly coloured soft plastic beads, also known as jelly balls, sensory beads, or water crystals, are marketed as crafting tools and homeware items – but also toys. They are typically only … Read more
Investment submission deadline: Here are the deductions which are allowed under New Tax Regime
New Tax Regime: The Centre introduced the New Tax Regime under Section 115BAC as a new optional alternative to the Old Tax Regime from April 1, 2020 (FY 2020-21) for individuals and the Hindu undivided family (HUF). But after three years, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during the Union Budget 2023 announced that the New … Read more
Online auction of gifts, mementoes received by PM Modi begins
An exhibition of gifts and mementoes presented to PM Narendra Modi at National Gallery of Modern Art, in New Delhi. These items will auctioned and the proceeds will support the Namami Gange initiative. | Photo Credit: PTI An array of gifts and mementos received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during various programmes and events across … Read more
For unsuccessful Karnataka poll aspirants, expensive advance gifts result in heartburn
Hassan MLA Preetham Gowda in March conducted Astha Lakshmi pooja ceremonies in more than 30 localities. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Unlike in previous elections, most of the MLAs seeking re-election and fresh ticket aspirants began distributing gifts to voters long before the Karnataka Assembly election was even announced last month. There was a wide variety of gifts distributed. In Hassan, … Read more
Cash gifts to journalists | Congress demands Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai’s resignation
The Karnataka Congress demanded a judicial inquiry into what it called the “Chief Minister’s Office sweet box bribe to journalists”. The Karnataka Congress demanded a judicial inquiry into what it called the “Chief Minister’s Office sweet box bribe to journalists”. The Congress on Saturday alleged that Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai tried to bribe journalists … Read more