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No One Killed Jessica turns 15… Out of prison, convict now behind popular whisky brand | Bollywood News

No One Killed Jessica turns 15… Out of prison, convict now behind popular whisky brand | Bollywood News

Some incidents shake the very core of the nation and force people to take to the streets, demanding fairness from a system that is often twisted and manipulated at the whim of those in power. One such case was the murder of Jessica Lal, who was shot dead by the son of an influential politician. Justice for her was delayed — until nationwide protests made it impossible to deny. Her case later became the subject of Rajkumar Gupta’s unforgettable crime drama No One Killed Jessica, a film that continues to remain relevant even 14 years after its release. But what actually happened on that fateful night in 1999? Who killed Jessica? Where is he now? And why does the case still matter in upholding India’s democratic values? Let’s take a look. The real-life story of Jessica Lal’s murder On April 29, 1999, Jessica Lal, who was 34 at the time, was among several models serving drinks as celebrity barmaids at a private party at Delhi socialite Bina Ramani’s high-end restaurant Tamarind Court, overlooking the Qutub …

India–UK trade deal text expected in 3 months; No MIP on UK Whisky: Official | Business News

India–UK trade deal text expected in 3 months; No MIP on UK Whisky: Official | Business News

The official text of the India–UK free trade agreement is expected to be released in three months, as the legal scrubbing is currently underway, a government official stated on Thursday, adding that the agreement will be implemented following approval by the UK Parliament, which could take about an year. The official clarified that India has not included a Minimum Import Price (MIP) provision for British alcoholic beverages in the free trade agreement, despite requests from domestic liquor manufacturers. This is significant as India plans to reduce import duties on UK whisky and gin from 150 per cent to 75 per cent, and further to 40 per cent by the tenth year of the deal. On automobiles, the official clarified that India has incorporated adequate safeguards in the agreement to protect sensitive sectors. Import duties on vehicles will be reduced over a period of 10 to 15 years, with concessions on petrol and diesel engine vehicles limited to a predefined quota, the official said. The quota for imports of British electric vehicles (EVs) at a concessional …

Whisky tariffs halved: What’s in the ‘historic’ India-UK free trade deal? | Latest News India

Whisky tariffs halved: What’s in the ‘historic’ India-UK free trade deal? | Latest News India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Tuesday that India and the United Kingdom had finalised an “ambitious and mutually beneficial” free trade agreement which will bolster business and investment between the two countries. UK’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer and India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that they have concluded a free trade deal between the two countries(AFP) In a post on X, Modi said, “Delighted to speak with my friend PM @Keir_Starmer. In a historic milestone, India and the UK have successfully concluded an ambitious and mutually beneficial Free Trade Agreement, along with a Double Contribution Convention.” Also Read: British minister asked about UK returning Kohinoor diamond to India. She said… Trade between India and the United Kingdom totalled 42.6 billion pounds in 2024, making it Britain’s 11th largest trading partner. The deal is expected to increase bilateral trade by £25.5 billion, UK GDP by £4.8 billion and wages by £2.2 billion each year in the long run, according to a release shared on gov.uk. Here are some key facts about what the deal contains: …

“Seen Umpires Nurse Hangover During Ranji Trophy, Prefer Whisky On The Rocks”: Just-Retired India Star

The Ranji Trophy has been the building block for all top Indian cricketers. The national level tournament has for decades been the cradle of producing champions who went on to make a name of himself in the international arena. However, is everything going alright in the tournament? According to Manoj Tiwary, who recently retired from Bengal team, he has some issues which he wants to raise with the BCCI.  According to Tiwary, who has represented India in 12 ODIs and three T20Is, said like players, the umpires officiating in Ranji Trophy and other domestic tournaments should also undergo dope test.   “I will definitely do it. If a player has to go through dope tests, it should be extended to domestic umpires. Many times I have seen umpires walking out to the middle while still nursing a hangover. The umpires have looked sleepy. How can he function properly in such a situation?” Manoj Tiwary told Indian Express. “I asked, “Sir kya liye tha kal raat mein? (Sir, what did you drink last night?). …

Former India player Manoj Tiwary on Ranji Trophy: ‘On domestic cricket circuit some umpires nurse hangover … ‘prefer whisky on the rocks, they say’ | Cricket News

MANOJ Tiwary, a pillar of Bengal cricket and with over 10,000 First-class runs under his belt, retired last week after a two-decade long career. A week before he hung up his boots, Tiwary posted on X that there were ‘so many things wrong’ in Ranji Trophy cricket, the country’s premier domestic tournament. “It is losing its charm and importance. Absolutely frustrated.” Tiwary, a Trinamool Congress politician and the Bengal sports minister, spoke to The Indian Express about why he ranted; from hungover umpires to cramped dressing rooms, to IPL-contracted players not ready to grind it out in domestic red-ball cricket, the reasons are many he says. Excerpts. You had recently posted on X that Ranji Trophy should be ‘scrapped off from the calendar’ Why? I gave this assessment based on what I witnessed while playing in the tournament. The significance and charm of Ranji Trophy has diminished because the IPL auction happens before the tournament starts. Once a player gets an IPL contract, they don’t have the drive to play Ranji Trophy. There is also …