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SCN lacking reasons is liable to be set aside

The Hon'ble Telangana High Court, in the case of M/s. Nice Enterprises v. Deputy Commissioner ST [Writ Petition No.20080 of 2024 dated July 30, 2024] held that the Department should not issue the Show Cause Notice ("SCN") merely to the Assessee by simply mentioning the provisions of Section 29(2)(e)




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Killer 'might have slept' as partner died at bedside

Raj Sidpara, 50, admits killing his partner Tarnjeet Riaz but denies murder.




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'I'm offered sex as a favour because I'm disabled'

Holly says she wants to challenge negative stereotypes when it comes to people with disabilities dating.




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Some players 'lucky enough' to face Pumas - Farrell

Andy Farrell welcomes the pressure last week's All Blacks loss has put on Ireland and admits some players are "lucky enough" to be given an immediate shot at redemption against Argentina.




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Brady issues warning over football regulator plans

The government's proposed new football regulator would create a "closed shop" of top sides, West Ham United vice chair Karren Brady warns peers as the Football Governance Bill is debated in Parliament.




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Does Kane's criticism expose England cracks?

Harry Kane's thinly-veiled criticism of England absentees increases current sense of drift.




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Presidents Roasting By An Open Fire

President-elect Trump meets President Biden in the Oval Office.




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Activist takes own life in protest at Iranian regime

Kianoosh Sanjari was an outspoken critic of Iran's leaders and had demanded the release of political prisoners.




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Bahrain activists criticise UK over King Hamad's honorary knighthood

Bahrain rejects as "baseless" a letter from three activists accusing it of mistreating detainees.




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Snap Sri Lankan election poses test for new leader

President Dissanayake is seeking a majority to push through reforms to help the debt-ridden nation.




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Suspended referee Coote facing fresh allegations

Referees' body PGMOL says it is taking new allegations around Premier League official David Coote "very seriously".




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Baby red panda died from firework stress, says zoo

Three-month-old Roxie choked on her own vomit as fireworks were being set off across Edinburgh on Bonfire Night.




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Will Elon Musk be able to cut $2 trillion from US government spending?

The Tesla CEO claimed he could slash US spending by eradicating “waste”.




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BBC Introducing's Artist of the Year is surpassing own expectations

After a year of success, Myles Smith has been named BBC Introducing's Artist of the Year.




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World’s largest coral found in the Pacific

The coral could be 500 years old and is bigger than a blue whale, scientists say.




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Why does Pharrell's biopic sidestep Blurred Lines?

Williams was fined $5m in a plagiarism lawsuit, but a film about his life doesn't touch on the issue.




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The Papers: Labour to 'miss homes pledge' and 'pension megafunds' plan

Concerns over housing targets and plans to make councils merge their pension funds lead the papers.




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John Lewis, Tesco, Amazon go for tear-jerkers, as others find Christmas fun

Set to Richard Ashcroft's Sonnet, this year's John Lewis TV advert is a "tear-jerker", experts say.




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British Museum given £1bn of Chinese ceramics

The donation includes 1,700 items which date back to the third century.




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Watch: Moment police officer rescues man trapped in submerged car

The man told officers he "accidentally stepped on the gas too hard" driving the vehicle into a pool.




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Prosecutor seeks jail and election ban for Le Pen

Marine Le Pen would be banned from standing for president again at the next election if convicted.




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Apple accused of trapping and ripping off 40m iCloud customers

Which? is seeking a £3bn payout for UK users as a result of the legal action it is launching.




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Baby milk prices 'punish those who don't breastfeed'

Parents say they feel penalised by the high cost of formula, which cannot be discounted under the law.




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Charity wants testing of prostate cancer high risk

Prostate Cancer Research acknowledges more accurate tests would be needed to justify screening all men.




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France mounts security operation for Israel match after Amsterdam violence

Thousands of police are deployed in Paris to ensure security at a France-Israel football international.




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Working birthday for King Charles at 76

King Charles III will spend his birthday visiting a project rescuing food that would have been thrown away.




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Pharmacies vote to cut opening hours in funding protest

Pharmacists in England, Wales and Northern Ireland to reduce opening hours and stop home deliveries.




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Reeves plans ‘pensions megafunds’ in bid to boost investment

The chancellor wants to merge the UK's pension funds, but critics worry about the impact on savers.




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Trump has full control of government - but he won't always get his way

Gary O'Donoghue looks at Trump's "trifecta" of power, and how far it will help him keep his promises.




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Ambulance patients killed in Haiti attack, charity says

The charity says its ambulance was attacked and patients and crew ambushed by Haiti officers.




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Mexican city's security chief held over mayor's beheading

The mayor of Chilpancingo, Alejandro Arcos, was murdered just days after taking office last month.




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One dead following blasts at Brazil Supreme Court

Local officials told the AFP news agency that a body was found outside the building in an apparent attack.




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India Nature Watch - Ischnura sp damselfly with kill




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Dusit International and TDF collaborate to drive excellence in the hospitality sector

Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tourism Development Fund (TDF), the national enabler of the tourism sector in Saudi Arabia, to establish a preliminary framework for developing hospitality projects that will enhance the country’s tourism infrastructure.




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Dubai hotel occupancy jumped during Diwali

Diwali celebrations helped Dubai’s hotel industry post its highest October occupancy level since 2012, according to preliminary data from CoStar. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the property markets.




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Valor Hospitality Partners And Campbell Gray Hotels Announce Strategic Initiative In The Middle East

Valor Hospitality Partners, a leading full-service global hospitality management company is launching a strategic partnership with Campbell Gray Hotels & Resorts. This collaboration marks a key milestone for both companies, focused on elevating Valor Hospitality’s management portfolio of luxury properties across the Middle East. The partnership aims to enhance operational efficiency, improve guest experiences and drive commercial success for Valor properties alongside Campbell Gray.




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Munich room rates spiked for Expo Real

Munich hotels saw a spike in average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) during Expo Real, according to October preliminary data from CoStar. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the property markets.




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Lopesan Hotel Group and Stoneweg Hospitality join forces to acquire Hotel Miguel Angel in Madrid

Lopesan Hotel Group, the leading hotel company from the Canary Islands, in partnership with the investment firm Stoneweg Hospitality, has acquired the Hotel Miguel Angel, previously owned by General Mediterranean Holding S.A SPF, an iconic luxury hotel in the heart of Madrid’s Paseo de la Castellana.




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KE Hotels Expands UK Portfolio With Management of Three Hampton by Hilton Hotels

KE Hotels is pleased to announce the expansion of its UK portfolio with the addition of three Hampton by Hilton hotels under new Hotel Management Agreements (HMA) as of October 2024. The properties now under KE Hotels’ management are Hampton by Hilton Newcastle, Hampton by Hilton Birmingham Broad Street, and Hampton by Hilton Sheffield.




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Nearly Half of Europe’s Hotel Construction Pipeline is Under Construction at the end of Q3 2024

According to the Q3 2024 Europe Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), analysts report that the region’s total pipeline stands at 1,645 projects/244,548 rooms.




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Interested in Attracting New Talent?

With the official launch of the 2025 Commercial Career Start Program — a strategic initiative to develop the next generation of commercial talent in the hospitality industry; We are proud to announce the program’s first two hotel partners; Marriott International and IHG Hotels & Resorts, reinforcing our shared dedication to fostering young talent in the hospitality industry. More partners will be announced in the months to come leading up to the Commercial Strategy Week in London in January.




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Upscale and Upper Midscale Hotel Projects Dominate China’s Pipeline at Q3 2024, Commanding 59% of Total Construction Pipeline

In the Q3 2024 China Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report by Lodging Econometrics (LE), at the end of the quarter, China’s total hotel construction pipeline reached a record high project count of 3,853 projects with 703,312 rooms, up 4% by projects and 3% by rooms year-over-year (YOY).




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Mix of October events drove Melbourne hotel performance

A number of events, including multiple concerts by Olivia Rodrigo and Coldplay, lifted Melbourne hotel performance in October, according to preliminary data from CoStar. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the property markets.




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Accor Drives Asia Expansion with 27 New Hotel Signings in 2024

Accor, a global leader in hospitality, is accelerating the Group’s growth in Asia securing 27 hotel signings and 8,117 keys year-to-date. The expansion encompasses twelve brands throughout eight countries, from India to South Korea and Japan.





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Lancet study says about a quarter of diabetics globally are Indians - The Indian Express

  1. Lancet study says about a quarter of diabetics globally are Indians  The Indian Express
  2. Indians account for quarter of world’s adult diabetes patients: Lancet study  Hindustan Times
  3. India capitalof untreated diabetics: Lancet  The Times of India
  4. Large gaps in diagnosis, effective treatment: World's largest number of diabetic patients in India  Deccan Herald
  5. More than 800 million people around the world have diabetes, study finds  The Guardian




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World Diabetes Day 2024: Top 5 Early Warning Signs of High Blood Sugar Levels That Appear In Morning - TheHealthSite

  1. World Diabetes Day 2024: Top 5 Early Warning Signs of High Blood Sugar Levels That Appear In Morning  TheHealthSite
  2. Tackling diabetes epidemic  The Hindu
  3. World Diabetes Day 2024: Why type 2 diabetes often goes unnoticed, early signs of this silent killer, and associated risks  The Economic Times
  4. World Diabetes Day 2024  PIB
  5. 86% diabetics in India facing anxiety, depression; women more affected: Report  Gujarat Samachar





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Mendis, Fernando and spinners star as Sri Lanka clinch rain-affected ODI opener - Cricbuzz

  1. Mendis, Fernando and spinners star as Sri Lanka clinch rain-affected ODI opener  Cricbuzz
  2. Sri Lanka beat NZ to go 1-0 up  DAWN.com
  3. Kusal Mendis 143 and Avishka Fernando 100 put Sri Lanka 1-0 up  ESPNcricinfo
  4. Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Highlights: Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by 45 runs (DLS method)  Mint
  5. Sri Lanka vs New Zealand, 1st ODI Highlights: SL beat NZ by 45 runs via DLS method  The Times of India