Anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota was shot dead in Punjab. He was reportedly killed by a medical store owner. Jhota was known for exposing the illegal sale of addictive drugs at chemist shops in the state. The incident highlights the risks faced by activists campaigning against the drug trade in the region.
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17-year-old Iris Shen from The Woodlands, Texas, has received a $150,000 science prize for her cancer research. She tested a novel drug's effects on blood cancer using clams as a model organism. Her findings indicate potential new pathways for future drug discovery. The award highlights the significant contributions of young scientists to medical innovation.
A Karnataka resident working in South Korea received an income tax notice from Indian authorities. The tax department claimed his salary, paid in dollars and deposited to his NRE account, was taxable in India. The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) in Bangalore reviewed the case. It ruled the individual was a non-resident under Indian tax law, making his foreign salary not taxable.
A pregnant journalist has accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of physical assault during a protest in New Delhi. The incident allegedly occurred on Thursday when Gandhi was interacting with the media. The journalist claims Gandhi grabbed her hand and pushed her, causing her to fall. The Congress party has not yet issued an official statement regarding the allegation.
Politician Dipka has criticized the authorities' ban on flag hoisting at Delhi's Jantar Mantar protest site. He described the restriction as a dictatorial act that goes against democratic values. Dipka asserted that the monument belongs to all 140 crore citizens of India. The ban was reportedly imposed by local police citing potential law and order issues.
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