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Delhi Railway Station Stampede: Delhi Police to scan CCTV footage

 Delhi Police on Sunday (February 16, 2025) launched an investigation into the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station that killed at least 18 people, saying it will analyse CCTV footage to determine what transpired before the chaos erupted, sources said. Delhi Railway station stampede LIVE "Our main target is to investigate the main cause which caused the stampede. We will collect all data of CCTV footage and announcements done during that time," a police source said. The source said a wrong announcement about change of platforms may have caused a confusion and led to the stampede. Also Read | Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw concedes deaths in stampede, expresses grief The stampede was preceded by a swell in crowd of passengers waiting to board trains for Prayagraj — where the Maha Kumbh is underway — on platform number 14 and 15 of the station. Acting Delhi Chief Minister Atishi earlier told reporters that 15 people had been brought dead at the Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Hospita...
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Railways announce compensation for those killed in stampede at New Delhi Railway Station

 The families of those who lost their lives will receive Rs 10 lakh each, while those seriously injured will be given Rs 2.5 lakh. February 16, 2025 / 09:42 IST The stampede occurred on platforms 14 and 15, where thousands of passengers had gathered to board trains bound for Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, for Maha Kumbh Mela. The stampede occurred on platforms 14 and 15, where thousands of passengers had gathered to board trains bound for Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, for Maha Kumbh Mela. The Indian Railways on Sunday announced compensation for the victims of the tragic stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station, which left at least 18 dead and more than a dozen injured late Saturday night. The families of those who lost their lives will receive Rs 10 lakh each, while those seriously injured will be given Rs 2.5 lakh. Passengers who sustained minor injuries will receive Rs 1 lakh, the Railways said in a statement. The stampede occurred on platforms 14 and 15, where thousands of passengers ha...
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New Income Tax Bill 2025 Live Updates: FM Nirmala Sitharaman tables New Income Tax Bill in Lok Sabha; all eyes on key clauses for taxpayers

 New Income Tax Bill 2025 Live: Tonnage Tax Law to Ship In Big Gains for Domestic Firms Shipping firms in India are poised to benefit from the broadened tonnage tax scheme outlined in the new Income Tax Bill, 2025. The modifications have been incorporated under special provisions concerning shipping companies' income. According to industry specialists, the legislation, upon approval, would enhance liquidity and sustainability of both inland and coastal shipping ventures. "The bill proposes a major change in Indian tonnage tax law. Inland vessels that were earlier kept out of the ambit of tonnage tax scheme will now get the benefits," Rakesh Singh, secretary ICC Shipping Association, told ET. Under the bill, tonnage tax operations shall be treated as an independent business, separate from other company activities. Companies selecting the tonnage tax scheme will have a mandatory 10-year commitment period, during which they receive corporate tax exemption. The legislation se...
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PM Modi Meets US Intel Chief Tulsi Gabbard. Here's What They Discussed

 Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Tulsi Gabbard, US Director of National Intelligence, and discussed various aspects of ties between the two countries with focus on enhancing intelligence cooperation in counter-terrorism and emerging threats. PM Modi also congratulated Hindu-American Gabbard on her confirmation as the nation's top intelligence official. She was confirmed on Wednesday. "Met USA's Director of National Intelligence, @TulsiGabbard in Washington DC. Congratulated her on her confirmation. Discussed various aspects of the India-USA friendship, of which she's always been a strong votary," PM Modi posted on X. Discussions also focused on enhancing intelligence cooperation in counter-terrorism, cybersecurity and emerging threats, Ministry of External Affairs official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in a post on X. "PM @narendramodi held a productive meeting with US Director of National Intelligence @TulsiGabbard in Washington DC today. Discussions fo...
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Uorfi Javed defends friend Samay Raina amid calls for his arrest

 Uorfi Javed slammed people demanding jail time for YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia and comedian Samay Raina after Allahbadia's obscene joke on India's Got Latent went viral. Uorfi Javed defends friend Samay Raina amid backlash. Uorfi Javed defends friend Samay Raina amid backlash. (Credit: Instagram/Uorfi/maisamayhoon) Social media sensation Uorfi Javed slammed all those calling for legal action against Samay Raina and Ranveer Allahbadia over the YouTuber’s controversial remarks on India’s Got Latent. Uorfi defended her friend Samay and acknowledged that while Ranveer’s comment was ‘distasteful,’ he does not deserve imprisonment. Uorfi shared a post on Instagram and emphasised the importance of addressing inappropriate statements without adopting extreme measures. “You don’t like certain people, you don’t like the things that they do or say but demanding for them to go to jail for that? Are you serious? Ummmm! I don’t know. Samay is a friend, I have his back but even rest of the p...
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Ranveer Allahbadia's "Sex With Parents" Comment Reaches Parliament

 Trouble is mounting for YouTuber and podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia over his remarks on the roast show India's Got Latent. While the 31-year-old has apologised for his crass comments, the row surrounding his remarks is snowballing into a major crisis Here's your 10-point cheat sheet to this big story     Following complaints from several MPs, a Parliamentary panel on information technology is discussing whether to summon Allahbadia. The podcaster may be issued a notice, seeking his appearance before the panel to answer questions linked to the row.     Priyanka Chaturvedi, Rajya Sabha MP from Shiv Sena (UBT), has said she would raise the issue. "Any abusive language in the name of comedy content crosses limits is not acceptable . You get a platform, that doesn't mean that you will utter anything. He is someone with millions of subscribers, every political has sat in his podcast. PM has given him an award... As a member of standing committee of the Minist...
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