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Yusuf Pathan gets gift from Gujarat govt after TMC exit: Disputed Vadodara plot worth Rs 20.53 crore, 500 sqm free & a 45% concession on the rest

Yusuf Pathan disputed property: The Gujarat government has approved a proposal to allot a 978-square-metre Vadodara Municipal Corporation plot to former India cricketer Yusuf Pathan, with 500 square metres to be gifted to him and the remaining land transferred at a 45% concession. The allotment, linked to a dispute dating…

The Economic Times · 8h ago

Posters on a Mangaluru roadside wall called a Supreme Court judgment a denial of justice, 13 men booked, now Karnataka High Court has quashed the FIR

Karnataka High Court has quashed an FIR against 13 men who put up posters in Mangaluru criticising a Supreme Court judgment. The court held that disagreeing with a verdict is not an offence unless the legal conditions are met.

The Economic Times · 8h ago

Karnataka HC refuses to quash case against father after minor son killed 3 in crash

The Karnataka High Court has upheld culpable homicide charges against a father whose son caused a deadly crash. The crash resulted in the deaths of three family members in December 2020. The court revealed that the father allegedly allowed his son to drive without proper supervision. The ruling emphasizes parental…

The Economic Times · 8h ago

From free ration to school uniforms, in-kind welfare moves nearly 22 crore Indians to a higher consumption bracket

A recent study indicates that nearly 22 crore Indians benefit from free goods and services provided by the government. This includes foodgrains, laptops, bicycles, and school uniforms, which results in higher consumption levels. The analysis shows a significant rise in effective purchasing power among households across India. Notably, West Bengal…

The Economic Times · 10h ago

Who tried to kill Tiger Shroff? Lawrence Bishnoi gang claims responsibility of gunfire on Bollywood actor

Anil Pandit from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang posted a threatening message following the shooting incident involving Tiger Shroff. The police detained three suspects believed to be connected to the incident shortly after it occurred. Tiger Shroff was unharmed, while his driver and another individual suffered injuries during the shooting. Authorities…

The Economic Times · Oct 19

Ahmedabad to become a key Vande Bharat maintenance centre: Rs 307 crore hub to handle everything from coach repairs to traction motors

Ahmedabad is set to get a Rs 307 crore Vande Bharat train maintenance hub at Sabarmati, enabling major repairs and scheduled overhauls to be carried out locally. Being developed under Phase II of the Sabarmati Integrated Coaching Depot, the facility will handle heavy repairs, wheel and axle maintenance, and electrical…

The Economic Times · Oct 18

A class apart: Namo Bharat's premium coaches win commuters

Namo Bharat's premium coach ridership has tripled to nearly 6,000 passengers daily from around 2,000 before the full corridor opened. Offering reclining seats, separate lounge access and additional amenities, the premium service charges about 20% more than standard coaches, with commuters citing seat availability and comfort during peak-hour journeys.

The Economic Times · Oct 18

Vande Bharat special to operate between Delhi and Patna for Diwali, Chhath: Check dates, timings, stoppages and more

Delhi-Patna Vande Bharat: The Indian Railways will operate a tri-weekly Vande Bharat Express festival special from New Delhi to Patna Junction. Services begin on October 21 and run until November 26, coinciding with Diwali and Chhath Puja. The special train features 16 chair-car coaches and will stop at six stations…

The Economic Times · Oct 18

The absurd economics of India’s digital creator boom

When Albert Camus wrote that one must imagine Sisyphus happy, he was not, one would assume, thinking of India's content creator economy. And yet, there is something Sisyphean about the business of being a creator: the endless filming, editing, posting and chasing of engagement, only to start all over again…

The Times of India · Oct 17

Karnataka’s voter gender gap flips as women take 3.7 lakh lead over men amidst SIR

Karnataka’s provisional electoral rolls show 2.28 crore women against 2.25 crore men, a lead of nearly 3.7 lakh that breaks the pattern in available historical data. Women outnumber men in 25 of 34 districts, while officials work to clear pending hearings and applications before the final roll is published on…

The Economic Times · Oct 17