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BusinessMumbai's film ticket prices could rise significantly following a proposed entertainment tax increase from ₹60 to ₹400 per show by the BMC. Exhibitors expect to pass this higher tax cost onto customers, potentially making tickets up to seven times more expensive. This change aims to boost municipal revenue but may impact moviegoers' expenses.
Mint··Mumbai
PoliticsBidar police arrested Balbir Singh alias Shera Jadhav, a key accused in an illegal pistol racket, in Hyderabad. The arrest followed a special operation based on credible information. Social media reels showcasing country-made pistols connected buyers, including students and professionals, to the network. Police seized five pistols and 12 live rounds worth around Rs 4 lakh. Three other accused were also arrested from different locations.
Deccan Herald··Bidar
BusinessCommerce Minister Piyush Goyal, during his visit to the United States, focused not only on trade deals but also invited major American companies to invest in India. He encouraged them to take advantage of the government's Make in India policies while engaging with top industry leaders to boost investment opportunities.
News18 Hindi·
SportsIndian golfer Pranavi Urs, who won the historic gold medal in women's individual golf at the Asian Games, will receive a prize of ₹1 crore from AM Green IGPL. IGPL announced the reward on Saturday. Pranavi is the first Indian woman to win gold in individual golf at the Asian Games. Team silver winners Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar will each receive ₹25 lakh. Pranavi scored 15 under 265 at Kasugai Country Club's East Course, marking India's first individual golf gold since 2002.
Amar Sports·
PoliticsShivraj Singh Chouhan criticized Mallikarjun Kharge for calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah 'illegal.' Chouhan described Kharge's statement as an insult to the people's mandate, emphasizing respect for democratic decisions. This political exchange highlights ongoing tensions between the leaders.
Amar Ujala·
WorldSally Quinn and Ben Bradlee purchased the historic Grey Gardens estate in 1979 for $220,000. After a careful restoration, the property became a cultural landmark associated with the Beale family. In December 2017, Grey Gardens sold for $15.5 million, highlighting its enduring significance and nearly four decades of history under their ownership.
TOI World·
Mint··Mumbai
Mumbai's film ticket prices could rise significantly following a proposed entertainment tax increase from ₹60 to ₹400 per show by the BMC. Exhibitors expect to pass this higher tax cost onto customers, potentially making tickets up to seven times more expensive. This change aims to boost municipal revenue but may impact moviegoers' expenses.
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