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Time of India
21-06-2025
- Time of India
Suspecting affair, man murders wife in Paharganj hotel
New Delhi: A 24-year-old woman was killed at a hotel in central Delhi's Paharganj allegedly on suspicion of an extramarital affair on Friday night. An inquiry revealed that it was the husband who called Uttar Pradesh Police, admitting to killing his wife. Delhi Police has arrested him. At 3am on Friday, police received a call from the manager of a hotel in Paharganj about a woman's body lying in one of its rooms. A police officer said the manager said he received a phone call from UP Police around 2.45am, asking him to check the hotel room. The manager found the woman lying dead on the bed and informed the sub-inspector from UP Police. The sub-inspector told the manager that the accused was with him. He also informed Delhi Police. The local police found that 24-year-old Gopal Sharma checked into the hotel at 6.35pm on Thursday along with Kirti Sharma as husband and wife. Around 9pm, he left the hotel alone on the pretext of bringing food from outside. However, he never returned. Gopal travelled to Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, where he called the emergency helpline number 112 and confessed to killing his wife. He reportedly told UP Police that he murdered her in a fit of rage due to suspicions about her character and an alleged affair. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo UP Police detained him. Delhi Police later arrested him and brought him back to the city for questioning. He again admitted to committing the crime and described how he strangled Kirti, who was originally from Uttarakhand, to death. An officer said a murder case was registered and investigation was underway. The body was sent for postmortem, and forensic teams were called in to collect evidence from the crime scene. Police are also verifying the couple's background and any prior history of conflict. Earlier this month, a 29-year-old woman was murdered inside another hotel in Paharganj. Police arrested a man who was in a relationship with the woman and accompanied her to the hotel. Preliminary investigation revealed that she was strangled with a drawstring. The arrested man claimed he suspected that she was in a relationship with someone else.
Hindustan Times
14-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Kids' safety 101: Essential lessons for parents to ensure a safer tomorrow
Child safety needs constant vigilance and open communication. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, advocate Noopur Singhal, founder of सshaktaम् Mindz, shared, 'Most abuse comes from people children know, so parents must be alert to warning signs and understand child protection laws like POSCO. Empowering children through open dialogue, teaching them about 'good touch/bad touch', being friends with your kid and creating safe spaces are crucial.' With India becoming the digital first economy, cyber crimes against children are getting bigger and severe by the day. According to National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), 1,823 cases have been discovered in the year 2022, a significant increase from 1,377 cases in 2021. Advocate Noopur Singhal revealed, 'These crimes include 1,171 cases of cyber pornography, 15 cases of cyberbullying and stalking, and 416 other cyber crimes. On the internet, parents should be aware of what is going on and teach their children to be safe online. Parents should educate their children with the safe usage habits on the internet and be mindful of dangers online.' Building a relation between parents and children, through which kids could open up the issues they had to face; this is much more important to us. Noopur said, 'Schools and communities need to be involved in making safe zones. We will join hands and create a globe in which all the children raise their age safely from abuse or any online risk. Education is necessary, increasing awareness and strict actions help in keeping them safe.' According to Kirti Sharma, co-CEO at Crimson Schools, child safety in schools has five essential components — infrastructure security, health and hygiene, psycho-social well-being, responsible staff and structured monitoring. She said, 'Strong infrastructure ensures well-maintained buildings, fire safety, and secure transportation. Health and hygiene demand clean water, sanitation, menstrual health support, and disease prevention.' Kirti explained, 'Psycho-social well-being involves mental health resources, anti-bullying policies and abuse prevention, ensuring that students feel protected physically and emotionally. Teachers and staff must be trained in child protection, emergency response, and fostering a safe environment.' It is also important to move with the times and update safety mechanisms in campus and on school buses. Kirti Sharma elaborated, 'For example, digital monitoring, awareness programs, enhanced vigilance and strict policies to prevent online exploitation and abuse are now imperative for cyber safety. With rising concerns over emergencies — be it air pollution, natural disasters, security threats, or digital risks — schools must move beyond compliance to active vigilance.' She encouraged implementing legal frameworks and said, 'Staff background checks and grievance mechanisms to be a priority to prevent abuse, discrimination and negligence. Safety is not just a policy but a continuous commitment. From secure infrastructure to digital vigilance to reliable transport, every stakeholder plays a crucial role in ensuring a safe learning environment. Schools must go beyond compliance, embracing proactive measures in health, security and cyber safety to protect every child — because safety is the foundation of education.'
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Business Standard
06-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
ITR-2 updates: Who benefits and who needs to be careful
The Income Tax Department announced the revised ITR 2 form for AY 2025 26 this week, reflecting a push for more detailed disclosures and tighter compliance. Here, through insights from tax experts, we explain what ordinary taxpayers need to know and how to navigate the changes. Date based capital gains reporting 'The new form separates capital gains before and after July 23, 2024,' explains Dr. Simarjeet Singh, assistant professor of Finance at Great Lakes Institute of added "post date sales can opt for a flat 12.5 per cent tax rate without indexation, versus the earlier 20 per cent with indexation." • Two sets of calculations are now required. • Precise record keeping of sale dates is crucial to avoid filing errors. Claiming share buyback losses 'Retail investors finally have clarity on buyback losses,' says Amit Bansal, partner at Singhania & Co. He added "from October 1, 2024, capital losses on share buybacks can be claimed only if corresponding dividend income is reported under Schedule OS." • Cross reference losses and dividends carefully. • Omission can lead to disallowed claims and notices. Higher asset disclosure threshold The reporting bar under Schedule AL has jumped from ~50 lakh to ~1 crore. 'This is a relief for upper middle income taxpayers,' notes Dr. Kirti Sharma, associate professor at Great Lakes. "Filers earning up to ~1 crore need not list every asset and liability in detail, freeing them from cumbersome schedules." Detailed deductions and TDS codes · TDS section reporting: Taxpayers must now state the exact section code (e.g., 192 for salary, 194I for rent) rather than just the deductor name and amount. · Chapter VI 'A breakdown: Deductions under sections like 80C must specify sub categories (PF, LIC, tuition fees), while 80G donations require the ARN. 'These moves signal a shift to verification readiness,' warns SR Patnaik, head of taxation at Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas. 'The department's data 'matching will flag inconsistencies.' Expanded foreign and digital asset reporting · Schedule FA/FSI: Overseas investments now need more granular details, including Legal Entity Identifiers for high value transactions. · Virtual digital assets: Trades remain taxed at 30 per cent under section 115BBH, with no set??'off for losses—making exact reporting non 'negotiable. Tips for smooth self filing Here are detailed, step-by-step tips by Dr. Kirti Sharma. 1. Start Well Ahead: Spread the process over days to reduce fatigue??'induced mistakes. 2. Gather your documents: Form 16/16A, AIS/Form 26AS, bank statements, capital gains statements and donation ARNs. 3. Use pre??'fill utilities: The income??'tax portal's JSON uploader now accommodates most new disclosures. 4. Compare tax regimes: Run numbers under both old and new regimes before choosing to opt out of Section 115BAC. SR Patnaik supported the broader idea of being well-prepared and vigilant during self-filing. In sum, the revamped ITR '2 strikes a balance. It lightens the load for many salaried and retired taxpayers by raising thresholds, yet demands greater diligence from those with capital gains, foreign holdings or digital assets. 'For straightforward incomes, it remains navigable,' Singh concludes, 'but complexity now truly warrants professional advice for anyone with multiple income streams.'
