Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday rubbished media and social media claims that India may impose a new tax, cess or surcharge on foreign travel to manage war related fiscal strain and higher crude import costs. Responding to a viral graphic citing “highest levels” discussions, Modi said there was “not an iota of truth” and that there was “no question” of restricting foreign travel. The finance ministry had not commented before his clarification, while he reiterated focus on “Ease of Doing Business” and “Ease of Living.”
Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has dismissed reports about India rejecting Russian LNG and warned against “lockdown” rumours. Speaking at the CII Annual Business Summit, he said India has not raised fuel prices for four years and currently holds 60 days of crude oil, 60 days of LNG and 45 days of LPG. Responding to Reuters-linked claims, Puri said the country never imported Russian LNG or LPG from Russia, and that opposition-led panic is misleading.
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Trisha Krishnan turned heads after attending Thalapathy Vijay’s swearing-in ceremony as Tamil Nadu CM. She was seen seated with Vijay’s parents, while Vijay’s wife Sangeetha and the kids were notably absent. Soon after, Trisha shared a cryptic post about “Love Is Always Louder,” reigniting dating and relationship rumours amid their ongoing court dispute.
Singer Suchitra has intensified Vijay and Trisha Krishnan affair rumours with blunt remarks, saying she does not like Trisha and is backing Vijay. The comments come as Vijay’s divorce from Sangeetha Sornalingam reportedly cites infidelity and mental distress, while Trisha’s earlier engagement talk is again resurfacing in public debate.
Kiara Advani has denied reports claiming she asked the makers of Yash’s upcoming film Toxic: The Fairytale Of Grown Ups to trim or tone down her intimate and “bold” scenes. Multiple reports also linked the alleged request to the film’s delay. After days of speculation, the actress pushed back on the claims, shifting the narrative back to her side of the story.
The Press Information Bureau has dismissed reports and viral social media claims that Aadhaar will be redesigned by year end, with the card allegedly reduced to just a photograph and a QR code. In an official statement on X, PIB said the rumours are incorrect and urged people to ignore them to prevent unnecessary confusion.
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Senior AAP leader Sanjay Singh dismissed reports that Punjab MLAs are in contact with Raghav Chadha, saying the narrative is misinformation spread by the BJP. As protests continue in Punjab against Chadha and other Rajya Sabha MPs who joined the party, Singh warned that those who switched sides will lose their memberships.
Rakesh Bedi responded to reports that he received a Rs 1 crore bonus for Dhurandhar 2, saying the money hasn’t reached his account and he doesn’t know “kiski jeb mein hai.” While the buzz turned out to be false, his portrayal of Jameel Jamali has drawn praise and helped the film cross Rs 1,100 crore at the box office.
CBSE has urged Class 10 and 12 students and parents to disregard social media rumours about question paper leaks ahead of the upcoming board exams. With over 46 lakh students set to take the tests, the board cautioned that fake news is designed to mislead and can create unnecessary stress, urging everyone to rely on official updates only.
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