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Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Hindustan Times
Legal heir entitled to compensation under MV Act even if not dependent on deceased: Allahabad HC
In an important judgment, the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court has observed that a legal heir cannot be deprived of compensation beyond the limits of no fault liability as provided under Section 140 of the Motor Vehicles (MV) Act, 1988 on the ground that the said heir was not a dependent of the deceased. The court observed that the claimant used to stay with her father and brother. Hence, it cannot be said that merely because the claimant was married, she would have no right or that she would not be a dependent. (For Representation) The issue before the high court for consideration was whether a married daughter can be excluded to claim compensation beyond the prescribed limit as mentioned in Section 140 of the MV Act, 1988. Passing the judgment on August 6 on two appeals filed by the state, Justice Jaspreet Singh observed, 'It should always be kept in mind that human life has much value, it would be anomalous to state that a person may lose a dear one or member of the family and merely because the legal representative is not dependent on the deceased hence, he or she would be confined only to the no fault liability amount as prescribed under Section 140 of the Act of 1988 and adding some amount under the conventional heads, this would be a travesty of justice and mocking at a loss of an important human being, due to negligence of another.' In this matter, the respondent had filed a claim under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, as her father and brother expired after being hit by a truck while riding a motorcycle. The motor accident claims tribunal awarded her a sum of ₹2,13,200 and Rs1,16,400 along with 6% interest per annum. While filing the two appeals challenging the tribunal's award (order), the state contended that it was the motorcycle rider (now deceased) who was not careful while driving and on account of their own negligence the accident occurred and not on account of negligence of the truck. It was also contended that since the claimant was the married daughter of one of the deceased, hence she cannot be said to be dependent on her father. The court observed that the claimant used to stay with her father and brother. Hence, it cannot be said that merely because the claimant was married, she would have no right or that she would not be a dependent. Accordingly, the court dismissed both the appeals filed by the state.
The Star
4 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Snap records slowest revenue growth in over a year amid tough competition for ads
FILE PHOTO: Snapchat logo is seen in this illustration taken July 28, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo (Corrects paragraph 4 to say revenue rose 8.7%, not 8.1%, in the second quarter) (Reuters) -Snap on Tuesday reported second-quarter revenue growth that was the slowest in more than a year, a sign of growing competition from bigger social media rivals including Meta. Shares of the Snapchat parent slumped 15% after the bell following the results. The company's results came after stellar performances by rivals, including Instagram and Facebook parent Meta Platforms and Reddit. The Snapchat-parent's second-quarter revenue rose 8.7% to $1.34 billion, largely inline with estimates. The quarterly revenue was hit by changes to its ad platform, the timing of Ramadan and the termination of de minimis exemption or a duty-free import loophole in the U.S. The company said it had reverted the ad platform change that unintentionally allowed some ads run at much lower prices, hurting revenue growth in the reported quarter. Snap said its expanded roll-out of the new ad format — Sponsored Snaps, video ads that appear in user inboxes — across the U.S. and several other global regions is helping by driving more user actions and deeper engagement with ad content. Small and medium-sized businesses were the largest contributors to ad revenue growth and its subscription service Snapchat+ remained a key driver for diversifying revenue beyond advertising. Snapchat+ subscribers rose 42% to nearly 16 million for the quarter ended June 30. Daily active users rose 9% to 469 million, compared with estimates of 467.9 million. The company forecast third-quarter revenue between $1.48 billion and $1.51 billion, compared with analysts' average estimate of $1.48 billion, according to data compiled by LSEG. It expects quarterly adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization to be between $110 million and $135 million, above estimates of $111.9 million. For the second quarter, the company's net loss widened to $263 million from $249 million a year ago. (Reporting by Jaspreet Singh in Bengaluru; Editing by Leroy Leo)
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Hindustan Times
‘Contract killer' shot in police encounter after escape bid in Machhiwara
Machhiwara police shot and apprehended a contract killer late Monday night. The accused, Saleem, a kabaddi player from Rurka village, was injured in an encounter and is now hospitalised. Saleem was arrested in connection with the July 29 shooting of a local youth, Jaspreet Singh. The encounter occurred during a weapon recovery operation when Saleem allegedly attempted to escape by snatching an inspector's service weapon. Police believe the attack on Jaspreet Singh was a contract killing ordered from abroad. Police officials at the spot where accused Saleem was shot after he tried to snatch a cop's service gun during a weapon recovery operation in Machhiwara on Tuesday. (HT Photo) The police have recovered the revolver and magazine used in the attack. According to SP Pawanjeet Singh, a preliminary investigation suggests a conspiracy from overseas, and further interrogation is underway to determine the motive. Saleem, who has a criminal history, is believed to be part of a larger network of sharp shooters. Deputy SP Samrala Tarlochan Singh confirmed that police have also arrested Saleem's two brothers and his wife, and have recovered illegal weapons and a Maruti Alto car used in the crime. The DSP also added that an acquaintance of the victim hired the killers, and more arrests are likely as they trace Saleem's associates. On July 29, four masked assailants shot Jaspreet Singh three times after barging into his home in Chak Lohat village. The 20-year-old is still recovering in a private hospital. Based on a complaint from the victim's mother, Manjit Kaur, an FIR was filed against Lakhbir Singh, Deewan Singh, Jaswant Singh, Bhinder, and other unidentified accomplices, who are relatives of the victim's family. Encounters follow familiar script On July 19, an operation to recover a weapon in Roomi village near Jagraon turned dramatic, when one of the arrested shooters, Nanak Ram, opened fire on the police team and was injured in retaliatory firing. On June 18, the Khanna police arrested dreaded gangster Gagandeep Singh, alias Garry Lalton, after an armed encounter near the Bhattian railway area. The arrest came after the accused opened fire on police officers during a weapon recovery operation and was subsequently shot in the leg in a swift counterattack. In a dramatic early morning operation on April 15, an accused facing robbery charges suffered bullet injuries in his leg in a bid to snatch a pistol from Sub-Inspector Pavittar Singh, SHO at Samrala Police Station. SI Singh also suffered some injuries in the scuffle.
Time of India
02-08-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Want to reverse grey hair naturally? Try this viral homemade hair oil
Chef Jaspreet Singh shared a homemade hair oil recipe that's gaining popularity on social media. This easy, cost-effective solution uses natural ingredients like curry leaves, amla, and coconut oil to combat grey hair. The oil aims to darken hair, add shine, and strengthen locks without harsh chemicals, offering a natural alternative to salon treatments. Tired of chemical dyes and expensive trips to the salon to hide your grey hair? Try out this easy and pocket-friendly hair oil recipe that has social media users gushing. Shared by Chef Jaspreet Singh, this homemade hair oil is simple to make and will turn back time with its anti-ageing properties. By using natural ingredients from your kitchen, you can darken your greying hair and add shine and strength to your locks without any chemical damage. Here's all you need for this magical fix: 6 Yoga asanas that can prevent hair fall and strengthen hair Ingredients: Curry leaves (1 small cup) Cloves/laung (8 to 10 pieces) Fennel flowers/kalonji (two tablespoons) Camphor/kapur (5 to 7 pieces) Indian gooseberry/amla powder (1 tablespoon) Cotton sheets (two pieces) Mustard oil/sarso ka tel Coconut oil/nariyal ka tel Here is what the goodness of these natural ingredients does for your hair: Amla and curry leaves are known for their anti-ageing properties. They also promote the growth of melanin, the natural pigment that gives hair its colour and slow down the premature greying of hair. Amla also reduces dandruff, and itching while curry leaves are rich in antioxidants. Coconut oil improves hair health by nourishing and moisturising the strands, taming dryness and fizz, and restoring shine to damaged hair. Mustard oil acts like a natural conditioner for the hair and is rich in antioxidants and vitamins. It prevents hair thinning, split ends, dandruff and frizz. Steps for how to make this hair-darkening oil at home Lay out the cotton sheets on a steel plate in a position that makes an 'X'. Add the remaining ingredients to the centre of the plate, on top of the cotton sheets. Fold the cotton strips into a ball, securing the ingredients inside. Place the ball in a diya and light it on fire with a matchstick. Place steel glasses around the diya and keep a steel thali on top of them. The flame will deposit a black soot under the steel thali. Scrape the soot from the thali and collect it. Place a large bowl in a double boiler and add coconut oil, the collected soot and amla powder to it. Keep stirring until the mixture is smooth and store it in a glass bottle. That's all it takes to make your very own viral hair oil! Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Friendship Day wishes , messages and quotes !
The Star
01-08-2025
- Business
- The Star
Reddit forecasts strong revenue on AI-driven ad strength, shares surge
(Reuters) -Reddit forecast third-quarter revenue above Wall Street estimates on Thursday, betting on growing digital advertising driven by its artificial intelligence-powered marketing tools. Shares of the company, which went public in March last year, rose more than 10% in extended trading. The forecast follows bigger rival Meta's upbeat second-quarter results and strong revenue outlook on Wednesday, lifted by the Facebook and Instagram parent's core ad business. Advertisers are increasingly turning to platforms such as Reddit, Meta, and TikTok, which offer advanced AI-powered tools for automated ad creation, precise audience targeting and access to fast-growing user bases. Reddit offers marketers various ad formats, including conversation placement ads, which allow brands to advertise directly within discussion threads in its interest-based communities known as subreddits. The San Francisco, California-based company last month launched two new AI-powered ad features designed to help brands drive engagement by tapping into user conversations on the platform. "Reddit just turned in a quarter that would make even its harshest subreddit proud," Emarketer analyst Jeremy Goldman said. The company expects third-quarter revenue of $535 million to $545 million, well above analysts' average estimate of $473 million, according to data compiled by LSEG. It projected quarterly adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization of $185 million to $195 million, compared with estimates of $160.4 million. Second quarter revenue rose 78% to $500 million, beating estimates of $426 million. Its profit came in at 45 cents per share, topping expectations of 19 cents. Reddit said its machine translation feature now supports 23 languages, helping fuel user growth across Asia Pacific, Europe and Latin America. Daily active unique visitors increased 21% to 110.4 million in the quarter ended June 30, while global average revenue per user jumped 47% to $4.53, the company said. (Reporting by Jaspreet Singh in Bengaluru; Editing by Tasim Zahid)
