West Bengal: Laws in 6 months to end ‘land jihad’, ‘love jihad’, says CM Suvendu

Man bought Goodwill painting for $3; it later sold for $190,000

In a remarkable twist of fate, a former antiques dealer purchased a painting for just $3, suspecting it held greater value. Appraisers on Antiques Roadshow estimated its worth between $20,000 and $30,000, but the auction result astonished everyone, fetching $190,000. This stunning Flemish piece, dating back to around 1650, serves as a testament to the hidden gems that can be discovered in thrift shops and donation centers.

Next-generation GST aimed at boosting India's next phase of growth

Democracy in peril as voters illegally ousted: Ex-SC judge Nariman

Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman expressed concerns regarding the functioning of the Election Commission in India. He highlighted the issue of illegal removal of voters from electoral lists, especially in West Bengal. Nariman noted that 90 lakh voters were disenfranchised, with many not having access to justice. He emphasized the need for reform in the appointment process of election commissioners to ensure fairness.

US withdraws all bombers from UK's RAF Fairford after suspected terror plot

The United States has withdrawn all bombers from RAF Fairford following an investigation into a suspected terror plot. The withdrawal occurred shortly after several people were arrested in connection with the alleged attack plans. British authorities indicated potential Iranian involvement, while Tehran firmly denied these claims and summoned the British ambassador. Additionally, the US maintains military presence in the Middle East with several ships heading to the region.