This incident has again raised questions about the normalisation of racial abuse of people from the northeast on social media, public space and the responsibility of content creators for their conduct in those spaces
India's inquiry into Scotch whisky imports has raised concerns regarding the India–UK trade deal and its benefits. The International Spirits and Wines Association of India has urged government intervention to clarify tariff classifications. Revenue investigators argue that Scotch concentrates should incur a higher import duty despite tariff reductions. The ongoing investigation could significantly impact import costs for Diageo and Pernod Ricard.
The Trelawny Tenants Union has achieved a significant milestone, settling for $3.6 million with landlord Geoffrey Rice over improper rent hikes. This reimbursement, affecting more than 1,000 residents for overpayments since 2020, stems from ongoing mediation and legal challenges against violations of rent control laws. Moving forward, the union plans to enforce compliance among landlords in Portland and is exploring a digitized rental registration system for better governance.
In a historic accomplishment, India's para-athletes triumphed at the Asian Para Games, collecting a total of 114 medals, highlighting their outstanding prowess with 30 golds. This achievement not only broke their last record of 108 medals but also marked a significant shift in India's sporting landscape. Athletics emerged as the strongest discipline, asserting India's dominance despite South Korea's attempts to compete.
Lauren Conrad’s family mansion, featured in MTV’s Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County, is listed for $26.5 million. Designed and built in 2004 by her father, architect James Conrad, the nearly 8,000-square-foot Mediterranean-style estate overlooks the Pacific Ocean. Located in Laguna Beach’s exclusive Three Arch Bay community, the property features six bedrooms, an infinity-edge pool and private beach access.
AISA chief Neha Bora had challenged a police notice asking her to sign a peace bond before a special executive magistrate over her participation in the recent wave of protests.
Some 70,000 security personnel will be deployed on Saturday, Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said at a press conference in Paris, warning that calls for violence and looting were circulating on social media.
The government has mandated the RBI to keep inflation at 4 per cent, with a 2 per cent margin on either side.