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The Times of India Money saved through zero or low-interest loans taxable: SC

Supreme Court has ruled that money saved by availing interest-free or low-interest loans from their employer would be liable to be taxed as it upheld the validity of Section 17(2)(viii) of the Income Tax Act and 3(7)(i) of I-T Rules. Writing the judgment, Justice Khanna said the value of interest-free or concessional loans is to be treated as 'other fringe benefit or amenity' for being taxed as perquisite.

The Times of India Diet mantra for Indians: Less oil, sugar, avoid protein supplements

After a 13-year hiatus, city-based National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) has revised its 'Dietary Guidelines for Indians', considering new scientific findings, lifestyle changes, diseases, and food habits. It advised Indians to restrict intake of sugar to 20-25 grams a day (a teaspoon is roughly 5.7g) since it comes from natural carbohydrates, avoid protein supplements and reduce oils. It also gave a thumbs-up for air-frying and granite-coated cookware.

The Times of India We stand by allegation on Nijjar killing: Canada; India warns separatists

Days after three Indian men were arrested in Canada for the killing of Khalistan separatist and Canadian national Hardeep Singh Nijjar, foreign minister Melanie Joly backed the police action saying Canada stood by its allegations that Indian agents murdered Nijjar, an India-designated terrorist. Speaking later on Tuesday, Indian high commissioner Sanjay Verma accused foreign Sikh groups of crossing the "big red line" by casting an evil eye on the territorial integrity of India.

The Times of India Sandeshkhali woman revokes rape complaints against TMC men

The woman lodged a fresh complaint at Sandeshkhali police station, citing threats and social ostracism because of her decision to withdraw the purportedly false charge of rape. She alleged that a local BJP Mahila Morcha functionary and other party members visited her home and asked her to sign what was to be a fictitious complaint.

The Times of India Sandeshkhali woman revokes rape complaints against TMC men

The woman lodged a fresh complaint at Sandeshkhali police station, citing threats and social ostracism because of her decision to withdraw the purportedly false charge of rape. She alleged that a local BJP Mahila Morcha functionary and other party members visited her home and asked her to sign what was to be a fictitious complaint.

The Times of India Now, bulldozer 'break dance' at Yogi poll rally in Farrukhabad

Yogi was scheduled to address a rally at DAV Inter College ground in Aliganj on Wednesday afternoon. Before the CM's arrival, dozens of bulldozers reached the venue and, amid loud music, the machine operators performed stunts as the crowd cheered and 'Jai Shri Ram' slogans reverberated. BJP workers with party flags were seen on the dozer blades as the operators rotated the machines 360 degrees and used brakes and engine thrust to move the shock absorbers of the heavy vehicles up and down to simulate "brake dance" steps.

The Times of India Now, bulldozer 'break dance' at CM Yogi Adityanath poll rally

Yogi was scheduled to address a rally at DAV Inter College ground in Aliganj on Wednesday afternoon. Before the CM's arrival, dozens of bulldozers reached the venue and, amid loud music, the machine operators performed stunts as the crowd cheered and 'Jai Shri Ram' slogans reverberated. BJP workers with party flags were seen on the dozer blades as the operators rotated the machines 360 degrees and used brakes and engine thrust to move the shock absorbers of the heavy vehicles up and down to simulate "brake dance" steps.

The Times of India Bengaluru police summons J P Nadda, BJP IT head over clip

The notices, issued by High Grounds police station through the state BJP office on Monday, directed them to appear before the investigating officer within seven days. This came a day after an FIR was registered against the trio based on a complaint filed by Ramesh Babu, chairman of the media wing of Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee, over an animation video posted on BJP's X handle.

The Times of India Islam doesn't allow live-in for a married Muslim: Allahabad HC

Allahabad HC's Lucknow bench has held that a follower of Islam cannot be in a live-in relationship, particularly if his spouse is alive. "Islamic tenets do not permit live-in-relationship during a subsisting marriage. The position may be different if the two persons are unmarried and the parties, being adults, choose to lead their lives in a way of their own," said the bench.

The Times of India Islam doesn't allow live-in for a married Muslim: Allahabad HC

Allahabad HC's Lucknow bench has held that a follower of Islam cannot be in a live-in relationship, particularly if his spouse is alive. "Islamic tenets do not permit live-in-relationship during a subsisting marriage. The position may be different if the two persons are unmarried and the parties, being adults, choose to lead their lives in a way of their own," said the bench.

The Times of India 'Modi, Ambani and Adani shaping India into eco superpower': Report

India is poised to become a 21st-century economic powerhouse, offering an alternative to China for investors looking for growth and for reducing supply chain risks with PM Narendra Modi and industrialists Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani playing a fundamental role in shaping the economic superpower the country will become in the coming decades, says a CNN report.