A ‘kiss’ too costly? 3,400 lipstick marks, Rs 5,500 fine; why defacing your car may land you in trouble

Adding personal touches, like wraps and stickers, to vehicles can result in legal trouble. For instance, a car marked with lipstick in Gwalior faced considerable penalties. Many aftermarket shops carry out modifications without proper RTO authorization. Any alteration to a vehicle’s core features should be documented with officials. Ignoring vehicle modification restrictions can result in…

Haryanvi singer, Youtuber Ankit Balyan shot dead outside gym in UP’s Shamli

Youtuber and Haryanvi singer Ankit Balyan was shot dead by unidentified assailants outside a gym in Shamli district on Wednesday evening, police said. Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav termed Balyan’s killing “highly condemnable”, saying the “law and order” situation had been reduced to “zero” and demanded investigation into possible political rivalry. The former Uttar Pradesh…

Global Market: Bank of Korea hikes rates again to 3% as growth, inflation stay firm

South Korea’s central bank raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 3% for a second straight meeting, citing stronger-than-expected economic growth and persistent inflationary pressures from higher energy costs. The Bank of Korea also upgraded its growth forecasts, while strong semiconductor exports and AI-driven chip demand are expected to support the economy…