Congress MP Prabha Mallikarjun’s speech in Hindi sets off debate on lingo politics

BENGALURU/ DAVANGERE: A fresh political debate has erupted in Karnataka over language politics, after voices linked to the BJP and RSS criticised Congress leaders for speaking in Hindi during a recent outreach in Davangere. The controversy began after Congress MP Prabha Mallikarjun addressed members of the Muslim community and reportedly used Hindi in parts of…

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Direct tax collections rise 7.1% to Rs 22.8 lakh crore till March 17; corporate tax drives growth

India’s net direct tax collection increased 7.1 per cent to about Rs 22.8 lakh crore till March 17 in the current financial year, aided by higher corporate tax mop-up and slower refund outgo, according to official data released on Wednesday.Data shared by the Income Tax Department showed that net corporate tax collection grew by around…

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Akshay Kumar reacts to being clicked with Twinkle Khanna, kids after Jaya Bachchan’s comment on paps: ‘Photographer earns Rs 3,500 – Rs 4,000′ | Hindi Movie News

While fame and stardom come with a price, many celebs have often spoken about not being okay with the paparazzi invading their privacy and going overboard. In a recent interview, when Akshay Kumar was asked about it, the actor revealed that while he doesn’t consider it as a professional hazard, it would rather be worrysome…

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