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BSF martyr’s daughter dragged out of Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani’s rally

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BSF martyr’s daughter dragged out of Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani’s rally

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Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi slams BJP for “height of arrogance”; disturbing video of the woman being dragged by security personnel goes viral

In an obviously condemnable act that could cost the BJP dearly in the upcoming Gujarat assembly polls, security personnel at the venue of an election rally being addressed by chief minister Vijay Rupani violently dragged away a 26-year-old daughter of a martyred BSF jawan as she tried to approach the stage to voice her grievances.

The disturbing incident, caught on video, flies in the face of BJP’s repeated claims of having the greatest respect for India’s security personnel, martyrs and their kin – a poll pitch which the party and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have often used to counter the Congress party, which they claim “insults our jawans and the Army”.

The incident occurred on Friday in Gujarat’s Narmada district where chief minister Vijay Rupani was addressing an election rally.

According to reports, 26-year-old Rupal, daughter of Ashok Tadvi – a BSF jawan who was martyred in Srinagar, Kashmir in 2002 – rushed towards the stage to inform the Gujarat chief minister that her family was yet to receive the compensation that was announced for them for her father’s martyrdom.

In the video of the incident, that has since gone viral on various social media platforms, Rupal can be seen rushing towards the stage when she is accosted by several women police personnel who then forcefully eject her from the venue even as she pleads to them saying Ï want to speak to Rupani sahib”. Ironically, Rupani can be seen in the background telling the audience at the rally that the saffron party is committed towards “desh ki sewa” (service of the nation).

According to a report in the Times of India, following Tadvi’s martyrdom in 2002 his family had been promised land as compensation by the Gujarat government – then led by Narendra Modi who was the state’s chief minister. However, the family said that they are still struggling to get the piece of land.

As the video of the incident went viral, Rupani took to Twitter to counter Rupal’s claim of being denied the promised compensation. He asserted that Tadvi’s widow, Rekhaben, had been given four acres land, Rs 10,000 monthly pension and Rs 36,000 annual pension by the BJP government while also promising that the family will be given a 200 square meter residential plot near a road.

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The shameful incident earned Rupani and the BJP a stern rebuke from Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi who is leading his party’s poll campaign in Gujarat where the party has been out of power for the past 22 years. In a tweet that was accompanied by a video of Rupal being dragged away by four women and a couple of male police personnel, Rahul said the incident showed the BJP’s “height of arrogance” while he took a jibe at Rupani calling him a “param deshbhakt” (biggest patriot) and chided him for “shaming humanity” by getting a martyr’s daughter forcefully evicted from his rally.

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Lok Sabha clears bill to levy cess on pan masala and similar goods for health, security funding

The Lok Sabha has passed a bill to impose a cess on pan masala manufacturing units, aiming to create a dedicated revenue source for public health and national security initiatives.

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The Lok Sabha has approved the Health Security se National Security Cess Bill, 2025, paving the way for a new cess on pan masala manufacturing units. The legislation aims to generate dedicated funds for strengthening national security and improving public health, both areas identified as critical national priorities.

Bill aims to create predictable funding stream

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, responding to the debate before the bill was passed by voice vote, said that the cess will be shared with states because public health falls under the state list.

The new cess will be applied over and above the GST, based on production capacity and machinery used in units manufacturing pan masala and similar goods. The minister clarified that this cess will not affect GST revenue, and that pan masala already attracts the maximum GST slab of 40 per cent.

According to the bill text, the objective is to build a “dedicated and predictable resource stream” to support expenditure related to health and national security.

Sitharaman also mentioned that cess collection as a percentage of gross total revenue currently stands at 6.1 per cent, lower than the 7 per cent average between 2010 and 2014.

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Simone Tata passes away at 95: A look at the visionary who shaped Lakme and modern retail

Simone Tata, the pioneering business leader who built Lakme and helped shape India’s modern retail sector, passed away at 95. Here’s a look at her legacy.

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Ratan Tata’s stepmother and celebrated business leader Simone Tata passed away on December 5, 2025, at the age of 95. Known for her pioneering role in building Lakme and transforming India’s retail landscape, she leaves behind a remarkable legacy that redefined Indian consumer culture.

A legacy that shaped Indian business

Simone Tata, born in Geneva in 1930, first came to India at the age of 23. Two years later, in 1955, she married Naval H. Tata and gradually became an integral part of the Tata family’s business vision. Her journey with the Tata Group began in the 1960s, when she was appointed to Lakme—then under Tata Oil Mills.

Under her leadership, Lakme quickly grew into one of India’s most trusted cosmetic brands. She rose to the position of managing director and later chairperson, introducing global formulations and modernising beauty products for the Indian market. Lakme’s rise was also rooted in a strong national vision—launched on former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru’s suggestion to reduce foreign exchange spent on imported makeup.

Transforming retail through Trent and Westside

After Lakme was sold to Hindustan Lever Limited in 1966, Simone moved to Trent, where she helped build one of India’s earliest modern retail chains. This later gave birth to Westside, a brand that has become synonymous with contemporary Indian shopping culture.

She also played a key role in philanthropic initiatives, guiding organisations such as the Sir Ratan Tata Institute and supporting cultural and children-focused foundations.

Family, personal life and final farewell

Simone Tata is survived by her son Noel, daughter-in-law Aloo Mistry, and grandchildren Neville, Maya and Leah. She also drew public attention in recent years for being the only member of the Tata family to attend Cyrus Mistry’s funeral, despite the widely known strained ties between the families.

Her funeral will take place on Saturday morning at the Cathedral of the Holy Name Church in Colaba, Mumbai.

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Centre orders probe into IndiGo crisis, expects normal flight operations in three days

Amid record cancellations by IndiGo, the Centre has ordered a high-level inquiry and expects flight schedules to stabilise by Saturday, with full normalcy in three days.

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The Centre has initiated a high-level inquiry into the massive disruption of IndiGo’s operations, with the government projecting that flight schedules will begin stabilising by Saturday and full normalisation is expected within three days. The announcement comes as cancellations by the airline crossed 500 for the second consecutive day, severely impacting passengers across major airports.

Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said the government has directed urgent measures to ensure swift restoration of services. Within minutes of his statement, the aviation regulator DGCA announced the formation of a four-member committee to examine the circumstances leading to the delays and cancellations.

DGCA forms committee as cancellations spark scrutiny

The DGCA said IndiGo was given sufficient time to implement revised Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL), yet the airline recorded the highest number of cancellations in November. The regulator added that the pattern suggested gaps in the carrier’s internal oversight and preparedness, warranting an independent probe.

The committee will review the sequence of events that triggered disruptions and recommend measures to prevent a recurrence.

Flight duty rules relaxed; minister defends move

Amid criticism from the Opposition and experts, the DGCA temporarily suspended certain FDTL rules, increasing pilot duty limits from 12 to 14 hours. The changes were widely questioned, with allegations that the government was yielding to pressure from IndiGo.

Naidu defended the decision, stating the move was taken solely to safeguard passengers and that safety standards would not be compromised.
He reiterated that passenger care and convenience remain the top priority.

Assurance of refunds, real-time updates, and support

Highlighting steps taken to ease passenger distress, the minister said airlines must:

  • Provide accurate, real-time updates before travellers leave for airports
  • Initiate automatic refunds for cancelled flights without requiring follow-ups
  • Arrange hotel accommodation for passengers stranded for extended periods

Senior citizens and persons with disabilities have been accorded special priority, including access to lounges and additional assistance. Refreshments and essential services are to be provided to all affected travellers.

Inquiry to determine accountability

The government said the high-level probe will identify what went wrong at IndiGo, establish responsibility, and recommend systemic corrections to ensure such disruptions do not occur again.

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