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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday said the presiding officers do not have any switch or remote control to turn off the microphones of members raising issues in the House. Mr Birla took strong objection to members casting aspersions on the Chair by alleging that when they rise to speak in the House, their microphones are turned off by the presiding officers. The allegation of the Chair turning the microphone off was a matter of utmost concern, the Speaker said, adding that he wanted the House to deliberate on the issue. “The Chair only gives ruling/directives. The member whose…
Bollywood stars Juhi Chawla and Shah Rukh Khan besides being co-owners of Indian Premier League team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), have also been co-stars in several films in the 1990s and early 2000s. Speaking on stage at an event held by Gujarat Chamber of Commerce & Industry in the state, Juhi shared an anecdote about her Darr co-star Shah Rukh Khan. Juhi Chawla recalled a time when Shah Rukh wasn’t doing well financially and had his car taken away from him. Juhi Chawla said, “I remember Shah Rukh during those days. He had no home in Mumbai so he’d come…
Popstar Taylor Swift during her tour in Dublin had a small problem as she got stuck on a “raised platform.”Swift got help from one of her background dancers from the Eras Tour, where she was performing ‘The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived’, a staple of the Tortured Poets Department portion of the tour setlist. She was stranded midair on a platform after it did not retract according to plan, reports people.com.A backup dancer stayed firm while the singer was standing on the structure, a fan-captured footage shows. Swift and the dancer did not miss a beat before smoothly handling the…
Ever since Kalki 2898 AD was released, fans and the film industry have been gushing over the performance of Amitabh Bachchan. On Sunday night, Big B stepped out to watch the movie with his son Abhishek and friends.Taking to his blog, Big B shared a series of pictures from the movie date with his son Abhishek and friends. He also revealed that he watched Kalki for the first time in theatres since its release. He headed for a late-night show on Sunday. In the photos, the father-son duo seems to enjoy the movie.”A Sunday of Sundays .. the well wishers…
Over the last decade or so, the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has often forced us to ask, “Will it take over human jobs?” While many have said it’s nearly impossible for AI to replace humans, a chatbot appears to be challenging this belief. A popular robocall service can not only pretend to be human but also lie without being instructed to do so, Wired has reported. The latest technology of Bland AI, a San Fransico-based firm, for sales and customer support, is a case in point. The tool can be programmed to make callers believe they are speaking with…
Two days after Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar said he was pained when Leader of the Opposition and Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge entered the well of the House to protest, the two leaders shared several light moments this morning. As he rose to speak during the debate on the Motion of Thanks to the President’s address, Mr Kharge said he won’t be able to stand for long due to knee pain. The Chairman promptly responded, “You may address (the House) while sitting.” When the 81-year-old Congress chief said that he will sit only if the Chairman permits him to, Mr…
The anti-terror agency NIA has granted consent for jailed Kashmir leader Engineer Abdul Rashid Sheikh to take his oath as an MP. The matter now awaits a final order from a Delhi court, which is expected to rule on the conditions of his oath-taking tomorrow. Mr Rashid, popularly known as Engineer Rashid, won the Baramulla seat as an Independent candidate in the recent Lok Sabha elections. Mr Rashid has been imprisoned in Tihar Jail since 2019. The NIA charged him in a terror-funding case, preventing him from taking his oath alongside his peers in the 18th Lok Sabha. Despite his…
An income tax return is a summarized document that outlines a taxpayer’s earnings over a fiscal year. If an individual fails to file their income tax return, they will incur a penalty. The Income Tax department has different tax rates for various income brackets. The department also sends reminders to encourage the timely filing of income tax returns. Non-compliance, such as failing to meet obligations or neglecting to file an ITR, can lead to fines and penalties. For the financial year ending on March 31, 2024, the deadline for individuals to submit their Income Tax Returns (ITRs) is July 31,…
People in Maharashtra’s coastal Ratnagiri district were in for a surprise when they saw a huge crocodile taking a stroll on the road after heavy rain. In a video captured by a commuter while sitting in a car, the reptile was seen roaming around on the road in Chiplun. It is suspected to have come out of the nearby Shiva river, which is home to many crocodiles. ALSO READ | Video: 10-Foot Crocodile Tries To Climb Railing In UP. Then This Happens Ratnagiri is known for mugger crocodiles, one of three crocodilian species in India, other than saltwater and gharial crocodiles.…
The victorious Indian cricket team’s return home has been delayed significantly as a hurricane-like situation in Barbados has forced the authorities to shut down air travel, forcing the players to remain indoors in their hotels. Rohit Sharma and his men defeated South Africa in the T20 World Cup 2024 final on Saturday and were expected to fly out on Sunday. But, even on Monday, there’s no clarity over their return schedule, with adverse weather conditions forcing them to remain inside the team hotel. As per a report in India Today, the Barbados airport had to be shut down, with all…