Gaurav Gogoi vs Himanta Sarma? Congress sets stage for 2026 Assam battle

NEW DELHI: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) denied Congress' claim that it rejected an application to send SMSes about alleged election fraud in Maharashtra, clarifying that the application was declined by the service provider, not Trai. Congress leaders criticized the decision, linking it to a broader governmental effort to suppress information regarding alleged electoral fraud, particularly in the context of the 2024 Maharashtra elections. Want More Context? 🔎

Divya Deshmukh, rated 2478, stunned Africa No. 1 GM Bassem Amin, rated 2636, with the black pieces (Image credit: FIDE) NEW DELHI: Divya Deshmukh, a 19-year-old chess prodigy from Nagpur, achieved a significant milestone by defeating Africa's top-ranked GM Bassem Amin at the Grand Swiss in Uzbekistan, marking her first win in the open section after a rocky start. This victory reflects her growth and determination to learn from challenges, showcasing her potential in the...

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A Bijnor district court has sentenced 30-year-old Shubhdeep Singh to life imprisonment and a fine of Rs 40,000 for murdering taxi driver Ramnarayan during a trip from Haridwar to Najibabad on August 7, 2022. After shooting Ramnarayan and abandoning him on the roadside, Singh fled with the vehicle but was later arrested by Nagina police, where he confessed to the crime. Want More Context? 🔎

The GST Council has simplified compliance for businesses, especially in the FMCG sector, by eliminating the requirement to link credit notes to specific invoices. This reform addresses a significant challenge for products with short shelf lives, aligning GST regulations more closely with standard business practices. Want More Context? 🔎

About the AuthorJaskaran SinghJaskaran Singh specializes in daily news reporting covering agriculture, farmers, crime, health, environment, education, and politics, with a focus on Ambala and its surrounding regions, including Kurukshetra and Yamunanagar. His work includes feature articles that address various critical issues within these fields.Read More Want More Context? 🔎