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Karnataka govt proposes to impose 2 pc cess on movie tickets, OTT subscrip
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The Karnataka state government has proposed a new cess ranging from one to two per cent, on cinema tickets and Over-the-Top (OTT) subscription fees to support film and cultural workers.
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Democrats step back from Biden after Trump assassination attempt, but unce
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
President Joe Biden, out of respect for Trump and in response to the tragic events, has suspended all political activities, including the cessation of political advertisements. This pause has prompted introspection among Biden's allies and party operatives, who are grappling with the pote
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Hamas signals flexibility in truce talks with Israel, eases demand for per
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Hamas, which has historically demanded Israel agree to a permanent cessation of hostilities as a precondition, is now open to begin negotiations on a temporary truce without this prior commitment.
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UN chief Guterres condemns Iranian drone strikes on Israel, flags danger o
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Coming out with a strong condemnation of the Iranian drone strikes on Israel in reprisal for the earlier attack on its embassy in Syria, United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres called for an immediate cessation of hostilities on Sunday.
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Kerala University Vice Chancellor cancels Arts Festival amidst clashes and
Updated : 2 years ago IST
In response to escalating conflicts and protests during the Kerala University Art Festival, Vice Chancellor Dr Mohanan Kunnummal has cancelled the event on Monday. The Registrar K S Anilkumar following the Vice Chancellor's directive, announced the cessation of the arts festival and emphasiz
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In blow to Sukhu govt, Himachal Pradesh HC strikes down water cess on hyde
Updated : 2 years ago IST
In a setback to the Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu-led Congress government, the Himachal Pradesh High Court on Tuesday declared the water cess levied on hydropower generation unconstitutional. With this, the government will have to forego an annual revenue of around Rs 2,000 crore it was hoping to m
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Severe floods in Balochistan lead to infrastructure collapse, cessation of
Updated : 2 years ago IST
The province of Balochistan in Pakistan, due to heavy rainfall all through the past week, now faces a severe flood situation.
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"We are on way to complete victory": Israel's PM Netanyahu dismisses Hamas
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
In a blow to diplomatic attempts to cessation of Israel-Gaza conflict, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed Hamas' plans for a ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza, calling them "delusional."
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US decries ongoing genocide, crimes against humanity in Xinjiang by China
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
In strong condemnation of the human rights violations in Xinjiang by China, the United States has called for the cessation of harassment, surveillance, and threats against individuals in Xinjiang, Tibet and Hong Kong.
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UK lambasts China for persecution of Uyghurs, Tibetans; calls it to repeal
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
The UK strongly called for the repeal of China's national security law in Hong Kong, aligning with UN suggestions. Manley specifically called for the cessation of prosecutions, including that of media tycoon Jimmy Lai.
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Hybrid cars should attract lower duty than petrol-diesel cars: DPIIT to Mi
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
"We have written to the Heavy Industry Ministry (saying) that fully electric vehicles attract five per cent duty. About 43 per cent duty is levied on petrol and diesel vehicles including cess. What we are saying is that hybrid cars should not be subject to the same duty as petrol and diesel,
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UN Security Council vote on Gaza expected today as Israel proposes hostage
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Diplomats engaged in intensive talks on the draft resolution, initially including a call for a "cessation of hostilities" to facilitate much-needed aid to Gaza.
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