acegame888 Dec 23 News Wrap: 3 Khalistani Members Killed, Popcorn Tax Controversy, West Asia Updates and More

Dec 23 News Wrap: 3 Khalistani Members Killed, Popcorn Tax Controversy, West Asia Updates and More | Photo- PTI/AP/FILE Dec 23 News Wrap: 3 Khalistani Members Killed, Popcorn Tax Controversy, West Asia Updates and More | Photo- PTI/AP/FILE

Hello readers! In today’s news wrap, we bring you the key developments of the day.

Here is a quick rundown: Three Khalistani Zindabad Force members killed in a joint UP-Punjab police operation; the Congress slams the government over the new GST complexities, including a tax on popcorn; Bangladesh sends a note verbale to India seeking the return of ex-PM Sheikh Hasina; updates from West Asia and more.

Here are the top stories of the day:

Three Khalistan Zindabad Force Members Killed In Joint UP-Punjab Police Operation

Three members of the Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF), allegedly involved in grenade attacks on police establishments in Punjab's border areas, were killed in an encounter in Uttar Pradesh's Pilibhit district on Monday morning. The encounter was carried out jointly by the police forces of Punjab and Uttar Pradesh. 

The deceased were identified as Gurvinder Singh (25), Virender Singh alias Ravi (23), and Jaspreet Singh alias Pratap Singh (18), all from Gurdaspur, Punjab. READ FULL STORY

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Sizzling Popcorn Tax Or Policy Blunder? Cong Slams Govt For GST Complexity, Demands Overhaul

Social media was abuzz with witty comments after the GST Council, led by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, introduced differentiated tax rates for popcorn.

The council decided that ready-to-eat, pre-packed popcorn mixed with salt and spices would be taxed at 12%, while caramelised popcorn would attract a higher rate of 18%. The decision sparked widespread discussion, with users on social media making light of the complexity in the new GST structure. READ FULL STORY

Bangladesh Sends Note Verbale To India Seeking Return Of Ex-PM Sheikh Hasina

Bangladesh on Monday sent note verbale or a diplomatic note to India as they sought the return of deposed PM Sheikh Hasina.

On Tuesday, deep inside Chinese Mongolia, the Harmanpreet Singh-led Men in Blue did just about enough to beat a spirited Chinese side. The occasion: the final of the Asian Champions Trophy 2024.

India, the most successful team in the competition, now have five titles, including back-to-back triumphs in 2023 and 2024. The victory adds to their bronze medal secured at the Paris Olympic Games last month.

On August 5, 2024, when a series of student-led protests across Bangladesh led to the fall of Hasina's 16-year regime, the Prime Minister fled the country and sought refuge in India. READ FULL STORY

Israeli Attacks Kill 50 In Gaza; Turkiye FM Meets Syria’s New Leader | West Asia Updates

Israeli forces bombed the so-called “safe zone” of al-Mawasi in southern Gaza, setting tents ablaze and killing at least seven Palestinians. According to Al Jazeera, this raised the death toll over the past day to at least 50. The head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) condemned Israel’s “escalation” in Gaza over the last 24 hours, noting that attacks on schools and hospitals have become “commonplace.” READ FULL STORY

Donald Trump Appoints Indian AI Advisor, Shuts Down 'Musk Presidency' Rumours & More | Highlights

US President-elect Donald Trump addressed his first rally since winning the November elections on Sunday. During this rally, the Republican leader made several statements, including one in which he suggested the United States purchase Greenland.

Employing his usual aggressivenessacegame888, Trump also sent a "message" to tech mogul Elon Musk as he shut down all rumours of a "Musk presidency". Here are some of the key takeaways from Trump's first rally as president-elect. READ FULL STORY