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BJP workers carry Union Minister Nitin Gadkari away from the dais as he faints while addressing people. (Photo: News18)
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In today’s digest, News18 brings you the latest updates on Union Minister Nitin Gadkari fainting on stage during a poll rally, Rbi barring Kotak Mahindra bank from onboarding new customers online and other top stories.
‘Was Uncomfortable Due To Heat’: Nitin Gadkari’s Message After He Faints At Maharashtra Poll Rally
Minutes after losing consciousness while delivering a speech at a Lok Sabha poll rally in Maharashtra’s Yavatmal, Union Road Transport, and Highways Minister and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Nitin Gadkari took to social media platform X informing that he had fainted due to heat and was feeling better. READ MORE
RBI Bars Kotak Mahindra Bank From Onboarding New Customers Online, Issuing Credit Cards
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday barred private sector lender Kotak Mahindra Bank from onboarding new customers through its online and mobile banking channels, and from issuing fresh credit cards. READ MORE
Prime Minister Narendra Modi sharpened his criticism of the Congress party on Wednesday over what he described as its “dangerous intentions”, armed with opposition functionary Sam Pitroda’s comments on an inheritance tax in the US that added fuel to a raging debate over wealth distribution in India’s politically charged election season. READ MORE
Who Pays Inheritance Tax In US And What Are The Tax Rates? News18 Explains Amid Sam Pitroda Row
Indian Overseas Congress chairman Sam Pitroda’s advocating inheritance law in India amidst a controversy on Congress’ “wealth distribution” election promise has drawn criticism from the BJP so much so that the Congress has distanced itself from his statement. READ MORE
Meet Kerala’s Jilumol Mariet Thomas, First Asian Woman Without Arms To Get Driving Licence
Passion and determination know no bounds and Jilumol Mariet Thomas is an example of these qualities. The 32-year-old woman from Kerala is the first Asian woman without arms to get a driving licence. Jilumol deftly uses her feet to drive, thereby speeding up her life. After six long years of waiting, she finally got her licence in 2023, which was personally given to her by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in Palakkad. READ MORE
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