Times of India

The BJP and Congress have filed their election expenditure reports following several assembly elections this year. The BJP recorded a hefty expenditure of Rs 529.39 crore across five states, whereas Congress spent Rs 248.55 crore. These contrasting figures unveil the distinct priorities of the political parties, particularly in West Bengal and Keralam.

The Bangalore bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) recently held that rental income already disclosed to the income tax authorities can be considered as an identifiable source of cash deposited into a bank account at a later date. Even where a landlord claims to have collected rent in cash, the subsequent deposit of that money cannot be disregarded merely because the rental earnings have already been taxed.

In a significant move, Apple has removed the decentralised messaging app Bitchat from its India App Store. This action follows a directive issued by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, citing illegal content linked to the app. Bitchat, known for its Bluetooth-based mesh networking that allows offline communication, had previously been removed in July before returning to the store. As it stands, Indian users can no longer download Bitchat.

Excel Search & Advisory is helping the NBA find Cathy Engelbert’s successor as WNBA commissioner. Because Excel Sports Management represents Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier, former ESPN host Linda Cohn has questioned how the company will separate its executive search work from player representation. The NBA has not publicly detailed specific safeguards, while Adam Silver remains involved in the final decision.

High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi addressed the extradition request for Sheikh Hasina from Bangladesh, stating that the matter is under legal review, preventing a set timeline for her repatriation. He clarified that India had no involvement in her arrival, citing the dire circumstances in Bangladesh. As relations between India and Bangladesh grow increasingly strained, the new Bangladeshi government remains resolute in pursuing Hasina's extradition.

The Aichi-Nagoya campaign produced a mix of expected results and disappointments before India's strong finish changed the picture. As recently as Thursday, India were outside the top 10 in the medal table with only 10 gold medals.

Ukraine has expressed readiness to explore India's comprehensive proposal for ending the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. During recent communications, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha emphasized the importance of India's mediation role. India's external affairs minister S Jaishankar affirmed continuous engagement with both Kyiv and Moscow regarding potential solutions. Ukraine is open to discussing limited ceasefire arrangements around energy infrastructure and safe Black Sea shipping.

Housing prices in the Delhi-NCR region increased by 12 percent annually during the July-September quarter. This rise surpassed the collective annual increase of 7 percent seen in India's top seven cities. Higher input costs and a focus on luxury projects contributed to the price growth in residential properties. Despite a slight moderation in sales, housing demand remained robust in well-connected areas.

India had never won successive Asian Games gold medals, making Saturday's final an opportunity to create history. Harmanpreet Singh-led India made the most of it as they successfully defended their title.

India's Finance Commission chairman, Arvind Panagariya, indicated that the nation is well-prepared for potential food or fertiliser issues. He emphasized that India's fertiliser supply has been strengthened through domestic production and imports from various countries. Additionally, the country has managed to cope with energy shocks and uncertainties arising from conflicts in West Asia. Panagariya noted that if Ukraine's exports decline, demand for Indian food products might increase.

Seven individuals, including a nightclub manager, were arrested following an incident of assault at The Locals nightclub. The incident occurred after a drunken altercation where a woman was reportedly assaulted by bouncers. Police conducted an investigation after receiving information about the assault and reviewed CCTV footage from the nightclub. A video circulating on social media showed the woman being assaulted, leading to police action.