Saturday 31 July 2021
Lesser known facts about Meena Kumari
Birthday special: Lesser known facts about Meena Kumari Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Wall to shut out dalits sparks controversy in TN
A 10-foot-tall wall blocking the path to an arunthathiyar colony at Pannimadai, on the outskirts of Coiombatore, has become a bone of contention. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Nehru responsible for inflation: MP minister
Medical education minister Vishvas Sarang on Saturday has blamed the current inflation on the country’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Mumbai: Holding hand once is not harassment, says court
Ruling that holding a minor's hand once and professing love by itself does not amount to sexual harassment, a special Pocso court acquitted a 28-year-old man who had been booked and arrested after he proposed to a 17-year-old girl in the city in 2017. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Man believed to be dead in air crash returns home
Ninetyone-year-old Fathima Beevi also, like her other family members, believed that her eldest son Sajaad Thangal (70) had died in a 1976 air crash. On Saturday evening, however, he returned to Beevi's loving hands after 45 years. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Tokyo 2020: India gear up for tricky British challenge
The hockey rivalry between India and Great Britain is steeped in history. On August 12, 1948, almost a year after India gained independence from the British rule, the Balbir Singh Sr led-team blanked the hosts 4-0 at a packed Wembley stadium in London to claim independent India’s maiden Olympic gold. Less than two weeks from the 73rd anniversary of the landmark day, the two teams face off in the quarterfinals at the Oi stadium. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
No. 1 tag brings more pressure than desired: Gagan Narang
London Games bronze medallist in 10m air rifle event, Gagan Narang feels the pressure of expectations from No. 1s is higher, compared to an unranked player. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Ananya Panday looks resplendent in an all-maroon look for the cover of Cosmopolitan
Ananya Panday is one of the youngest stars of Bollywood and is ruling hearts with her onscreen presence and her social media posts. Having paved her way into the film industry with the 2019 film Student of The Year 2 followed by Pati Patni Aur Woh, and Khaali Peeli, Ananya Panday has amassed a large fan following and is undoubtedly one of the most popular stars among the new generation.
Ananya Panday has now featured on the cover of the latest issue of Cosmopolitan. The actress looks smoking hot in a Berry hand-knitted bikini and berry infiloop trousers by designers Shivan and Narresh. She completed her look with dainty jewellery, smoky eyes, and subtle makeup.
Sharing the cover, Ananya wrote, "sugar & spice & everything nice".
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Meanwhile, on the work front, Ananya Panday is currently working on Shakun Batra's untitled next in which she will be seen alongside Deepika Padukone and Siddhanth Chaturvedi.
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Happy Friendship Day 2021: Pics, quotes, wishes and more
Make this Friendship Day extra meaningful for you and your pals by planning a special celebration, and use these quotes to make them smile. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Olympics Live: Sindhu, men's hockey eye history
It's big day for Indian hockey and badminton, as PV Sindhu takes a crack at her second consecutive Olympic medal in the women's singles bronze-medal match and the men's hockey team looks to inch closer to end a four-decade long wait for a medal by entering the semifinals. Stay with Times of India to get all the live updates on Olympics 2021, India Events at Tokyo Olympics, Results, Medal Table and more on Times of India Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Covid: Centre wants stricter containment in 10 states with high positivity
Concerns over dependence on home isolation and failure to impose micro-containment zones have prompted the Centre to advise that 46 districts in 10 states reporting above 10% positivity rate need to impose strict restrictions on movement of people and gathering of crowds. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
LAC row: Leh boosts oxygen infra in forward areas
Amid continued stand-off with China, the Leh administration is augmenting oxygen supply in the forward areas by adding new plants, a move that will boost the fight against Covid-19 in ‘zero-mile’ villages and far-flung settlements along northern and eastern Ladakh. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Districts hit by 2nd Covid wave may not see intense 3rd wave: ICMR
Districts that were severely impacted by the second Covid wave may not see an equally intense third wave, an analysis by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has said. Experts from the top science body said states should conduct district-level heterogeneity assessments — that include variations in spread and population — to plan public health measures based on local data. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Cases top 40k for 5th day in a row, Kerala still driving surge
Kerala reported more than 20,000 fresh Covid-19 cases for the fifth day running while the rising trend in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka continued, as India logged more than 42,000 new cases of the virus on Saturday. For the fifth straight day, India’s daily count stayed over the 40,000-mark as 42,052 were recorded on Saturday. Kerala accounted for 20,624 new cases, while Maharashtra logged 6,959. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
HC pulls up NIA judge for not hearing bail plea for 6 months, sets date
A delay of six months in hearing the bail plea of a 60-year-old man jailed under the stringent UAPA law has prompted the Delhi high court to fix a date for the special judge to hear it. A bench of Justices Siddharth Mridul and Anup J Bhambhani took a dim view of the failure of the special NIA judge, Patiala House, to take up the bail plea filed in February this year, despite a direction by HC earlier to decide it expeditiously. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Parliament worked for 18 hours out of 107 in 2 weeks
As the deadlock over the Pegasus controversy continues in Parliament, the two Houses are heading towards a less productive zone in terms of business with more than 85% of working hours being wasted in the first two weeks of the session. Of the possible 107 hours in the past two weeks, Parliament has functioned merely for 18 hours, wasting 89 hours because of ongoing disruptions due to the deadlock over the opposition demand for a discussion and inquiry into the Pegasus affair. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Kharif sowing hits ‘normal’ level as rainfall deficit dips
As the cumulative monsoon rainfall over the country touches almost ‘normal’ level with the deficit reduced to less than 1% on Saturday, the overall acreage of Kharif (summer-sown) crops in India crossed the ‘normal’ sown area threshold by over 8 lakh hectares. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Court backs CBI’s clean chit to Sengar in Unnao girl’s car crash
A Delhi court on Saturday said it had “no hesitation in holding the findings” of the CBI’s final report, which said there was no case against jailed former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar to proceed against him for the offence of murder in an accident case, as correct. Currently, Sengar is serving a life sentence for raping a minor girl in Unnao in 2017. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Pulwama attack key conspirator, aide killed in J&K encounter
Two Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists, including Lamboo, a Pakistani commander of the outfit and a key conspirator in the 2019 fidayeen attack in Pulwama’s Lethpora that left 40 CRPF troopers dead, were killed in an anti-terror operation in Pulwama’s Dachigam area on Saturday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Friday 30 July 2021
Hansal Mehta defends Shilpa Shetty; says ‘unfortunate that people in public life are proclaimed guilty even before justice is meted out’
Shilpa Shetty Kundra has landed in a legal soup after the arrest of her husband Raj Kundra on July 19 in a pornography case. Shilpa has already been questioned twice by the Mumbai Police Crime Branch in connection with the case. Now, filmmaker Hansal Mehta spoke in defense of the actor on Twitter. On Friday, he took to Twitter asking everyone to leave her alone.
Shilpa and Raj Kundra have been mercilessly trolled online ever since the arrest. The Hungama 2 actor also filed a defamation suit at the Bombay High Court against media publications and social media platforms for publishing defamatory content against her.
In his tweet, Hansal wrote, "If you cannot stand up for her at least leave Shilpa Shetty alone and let the law decide? Allow her some dignity and privacy. It is unfortunate that people in public life ultimately are left to fend for themselves and are proclaimed guilty even before justice is meted out".
If you cannot stand up for her at least leave Shilpa Shetty alone and let the law decide? Allow her some dignity and privacy. It is unfortunate that people in public life ultimately are left to fend for themselves and are proclaimed guilty even before justice is meted out.
— Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) July 30, 2021
He further wrote, "This silence is a pattern. In good times everybody parties together. In bad times there is deafening silence. There is isolation. No matter what the ultimate truth the damage is already done."
This silence is a pattern. In good times everybody parties together. In bad times there is deafening silence. There is isolation. No matter what the ultimate truth the damage is already done.
— Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) July 30, 2021
"This vilification is a pattern. If the allegations are against a film person there is a rush to invade privacy, to pass sweeping judgment, to character-assassinate, to fill 'news' with trashy gossip all at the cost of individuals and their dignity. This is the cost of silence," he added.
This vilification is a pattern. If the allegations are against a film person there is a rush to invade privacy, to pass sweeping judgement, to character-assassinate, to fill 'news' with trashy gossip - all at the cost of individuals and their dignity. This is the cost of silence.
— Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) July 30, 2021
Meanwhile, hearing Shilpa's defamation suit on Friday, the Bombay High Court directed a few media platforms to take down their contents. However, the court also added that this shall not be constructed as a gag on media.
ALSO READ: Entertainment Industry and even her good friends distance themselves from Shilpa Shetty
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FIR against Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma for ‘bid to murder’
Mizo Zirlai Pawl, a student body of Mizoram, has filed an FIR at Vairengte police station in Mizoram against Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and six others in connection with the border flare-up on Monday. As many as 200 unidentified Assam Police personnel have also been booked. Among the charges against Himanta and others are IPC sections 307 (attempt to murder) and 120B (criminal conspiracy). Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Tokyo 2020: Amit Panghal's campaign ends with a shocking loss
Star Indian boxer Amit Panghal (52kg) bowed out of the Olympics with a stunning 1-4 loss to Rio Games silver-medallist Yuberjen Martinez, beaten by the Colombian's relentless attacks and pace in a draining pre-quarterfinal bout on Saturday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Tokyo 2020: Indian archery campaign ends without a medal
India's archery campaign at the Olympics ended without a medal after Atanu Das lost to home favourite Takaharu Furukawa 6-4 in an intense five-setter in the men's individual pre-quarterfinals on Saturday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Tokyo 2020: US gymnast Simone Biles out of two more finals
24-year-old gymnastics great Simone Biles came to Tokyo seeking five gold medals to equal the Olympic all-time career record of nine, but withdrew during the women's team competition and also skipped her all-around title defence, citing mental health issues. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Olympics Live: Sindhu, Atanu carry India's hopes
The ninth day of the Tokyo Games is headlined by shuttler PV Sindhu in the women's singles semifinals, the women's hockey team in another must-win game against South Africa, Atanu Das in archery knockout rounds and Pooja Rani in the women's boxing quarterfinals. Stay with Times of India to get all the live updates on Olympics 2021, India Events at Tokyo Olympics, Results, Medal Table and more on Times of India Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
With a bronze in the bag, Lovlina sets sights higher
In this enthralling 69kg quarterfinal encounter, Lovlina showed her technical nous, superb game sense and street smartness to prevail over her much-fancied opponent. It was a 4-1 split verdict in Lovlina’s favour. All three rounds went in her favour. Despite a late surge from her opponent, Lovlina had proved insurmountable. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Covid live: All universal vaccine programmes to be linked to CoWin
India reported 41,454 fresh cases of the virus on Friday, down from 44,681 on the previous day, breaking a three-day streak of rising infections in the country. Stay with TOI for all updates: Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
NSO has blocked Pegasus use by some governments: Reports
Israeli surveillance software company NSO Group has temporarily blocked several government clients around the world from using its Pegasus spyware as the company investigates its possible misuse, Washington-based non-profit media outlet NPR reported. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Mizoram CM says no harm to anyone, but armed cops stay put
Mizoram chief minister Zoramthanga has assured that there will be “no restrictions” and “no harm” to non-Mizos entering the state. However, the CM’s assurance on Friday coupled with his reiteration from his Twitter handle that “NorthEast India Will Always Be One” came even as his government refused to withdraw its armed policemen deployed at Vairengte town on the outskirts of Cachar (Assam) border. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Win-win for all: CBSE Class 12 has near-perfect pass score
A pandemic year that confined students to their homes, with the classroom going online, had stoked anxiety and fear. The Class XII students, poised to embrace college life, were on tenterhooks. It turns out that all those fears were misplaced. The results announced by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Friday revealed that virtually everyone was a winner with few feeling disappointed. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
India’s 7-day average of Covid cases crosses 40,000 again
Kerala reported a slight drop in fresh Covid-19 cases on Friday but numbers rose for the second straight day in Tamil Nadu even as India’s daily case count dipped marginally but remained above 41,000 for the fourth day running. India reported 41,454 fresh cases of the virus on Friday, down from 44,681 on the previous day, breaking a three-day streak of rising infections in the country. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Biden names Indian-American to be first Muslim religious freedom ambassador
US president Joe Biden on Friday nominated Indian-American Rashad Hussain as the Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom. Hussain is the first Muslim to be nominated to head US diplomacy for advancing religious liberties. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Supreme Court seeks report from Jharkhand on judge killing
Rising number of attacks on judges and lawyers compelled a worried Supreme Court on Friday to take suo motu cognisance of the alleged killing of Dhanbad additional district judge Uttam Anand and order the Jharkhand chief secretary and the DGP to submit the status of the investigations within a week. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
No deaths due to oxygen shortage in state: Goa health minister
In a major U-turn on the floor of the assembly, Goa health minister Vishwajit Rane, who was the first to announce that many Covid-19 patients were dying in the state due to oxygen interruption at the state’s premier hospital Goa Medical College (GMC) during the second wave, on Friday denied any oxygen shortage-related deaths. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Movement on stand-off at Hot Springs, Gogra likely today
India and China will hold their next round of top-level military talks on the continuing troop confrontation in eastern Ladakh on Saturday, amidst indications the two sides will move towards completing the stalled disengagement at Gogra and Hot Springs. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Shilpa’s suit: Press freedom must be balanced with privacy, says HC
In some relief to Shilpa Shetty Kundra, the Bombay high court on Friday asked a TV channel based in Uttar Pradesh to take down a video content which it observed “clearly portrays her as duplicitous at a personal level” and noted that two others—an “online journalist” and a host of an online entertainment channel—have themselves removed their content after the actor filed a defamation suit on Thursday. The two undertook not to upload the content back. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Hansal Mehta comes out in support of Shilpa Shetty
Hansal Mehta has come out in support of Shilpa Shetty. The actress has been getting trolled over social media since the arrest of her husband Raj Kundra in a pornography case. The actress also filed a defamation suit against several media outlets for defamatory reports. However, the HC has noted that passing a blanket gag order on the media against reporting anything against Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty shall have a "chilling effect on the freedom of the press. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Thursday 29 July 2021
Tokyo Olympics: Boxer Lovlina enters semifinals
Debutant Lovlina Borgohain (69kg) assured India of their first boxing medal at the ongoing Olympic Games when she upstaged former world champion Nien-Chin Chen of Chinese Taipei to enter the semifinals here on Friday. The 23-year-old Assam boxer prevailed 4-1 to make the last-four where she will square off against reigning world champion Busenaz Surmeneli of Turkey. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
After Airtel, Vodafone Idea is warning its 27 crore-plus users
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Covid: Maharashtra to open malls, multiplexes; curbs eased in 25 districts
With Covid cases in Maharashtra plateauing for over a month now, the state government on Thursday approved easing of curbs in 25 of 36 districts, including reopening malls and multiplexes, extending hours for restaurants and shops, and permitting dining out on weekends. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Manu Bhaker, Rahi Sarnobat crash out of women's 25m pistol
Indian shooters Manu Bhaker and Rahi Sarnobat crashed out of the 25m pistol qualifications (rapid fire stage) as both finished outside the top-8 at the Tokyo Olympics on Friday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Live: Katihar mayor Shivraj Paswan shot dead
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Assam build-up & Mizoram bunkers keep border on boil
Bunkers built by suspected Mizo trespassers just across the inter-state boundary in Barak Valley’s Karimganj district and an allegedly massive mobilisation of state forces by Assam to counter the move kept the border pot boiling for the fourth successive day since the violence in Cachar last Monday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Live: Assam Board class 10 and AHM results today
SEBA Assam HSLC result 2021 will be announced by the Assam Board on Friday at 11.00 am. This year, the Board had to call off the HSLC examination for which over 4 lakh students had registered. Once the Board announces results officially, the same would be released at SEBA's portal — sebaonline.org. Stay connected to get latest updates on SEBA HSLC result 2021. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
After Kerala, Covid spike now in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu
India recorded 44,681 Covid cases on Thursday, the highest daily count since July 7. Apart from the southern states, Maharashtra too reported a slight spike in infections, with 7,242 new cases registered on Thursday, the highest in a week. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Olympics LIVE: Rahi, Manu in action in 25m Pistol Rapid
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Celebs among 250 hit in sextortion racket
Five youths, two of them engineers and one a minor, were recently arrested for allegedly running a nationwide racket in which they filmed men in the buff, indulged in sextortion and sold the obscene video clips on the internet. Police said the accused had made video clips of nearly 250 men and the money was stashed in bank accounts in India and Nepal. Some of their victims are models and celebrities from the TV and film industry. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Judge run over by auto in Jharkhand, HC says ‘attack on judiciary’
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Over 9 lakh kids, most from UP, acutely malnourished
Over 9.3 lakh severely acute malnourished children between six months and six years have been identified in the country till November. Out of this number, Uttar Pradesh accounted for over 4 lakh such children. This data was shared by the women and child development ministry in response to a question in Rajya Sabha. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
146% rise in applications for ‘Study In India’ programme
The number of applications and online test takers to avail of the scholarships provided under the Study in India programme grew by 145.6% and 651.9% respectively, giving a major boost to the scheme, which otherwise was struggling to take off for the past three years. The number of countries from which students participated in the programme also grew significantly, from 12 in 2020-21 to 136 in 2021-22. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
2,800 PILs on fundamental rights violation pending in SC
There are currently 2,880 public interest litigations (PILs) with allegations of violation of fundamental rights pending in the Supreme Court, law minister Kiren Rijiju told the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. The minister, in a written reply to a query, said about 3,036 such PILs have been filed since 2019. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Israeli agencies raid NSO offices over Pegasus row
Israeli government agencies have raided some offices of surveillance software vendor NSO Group “to begin assessing” security breach allegations against the company’s Pegasus spyware in the wake of an international media consortium claiming to have blown the whistle on multiple governments snooping on prominent personalities, journalists and political rivals. The Israeli ministry of defence announced the raids through a tweet. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
OBC, EWS get quotas in all-India med seats
Days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked the health and education ministries to move on implementing OBC and EWS quotas in medical and dental colleges, the government announced the reservations expected to benefit nearly 5,550 students every year. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
India: POK ‘poll’ can’t hide illegal occupation
India on Thursday rejected the recent "elections" held in PoK, while simultaneously rejecting a reference to the CPEC in a recent Pakistan-China joint statement, saying it lies in India's territory that has been illegally occupied by Pakistan and which is resolutely opposed by India. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Mizoram bunkers, Assam build-up raise tensions on disputed border
Bunkers built by suspected Mizo trespassers just across the inter-state boundary in Barak Valley’s Karimganj district and an allegedly massive mobilisation of state forces by Assam to counter the move kept the border pot boiling for the fourth successive day since the violence in Cachar last Monday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Shilpa files a defamation suit against media outlets
Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty has filed a defamation suit in Bombay High Court against 29 media personnel and media houses for 'doing false reporting & maligning her image' in a pornography case in which her husband Raj Kundra is accused. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Wednesday 28 July 2021
Atanu downs two-time Olympic champion to reach round of 16
Indian archer Atanu Das hit the bull's eye in a one-arrow shoot-off to knock two-time Olympic champion Oh Jin Hyek out of the Tokyo Olympics and storm into the pre-quarter finals on Thursday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Take steps to contain ‘R’ factor of coronavirus: MHA to states
While extending validity of its order seeking implementation of targeted and prompt actions for Covid-19 management, until August 31, the home ministry on Wednesday asked states and Union Territories to ensure that there is no increase in reproduction number of the virus, or ‘R’ factor, particularly with the festival season round the corner. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Hindu man walks 200km to SC to prove he hasn’t converted
PhD scholar Praveen Kumar, whose name figured on a list of thousand people allegedly converted to Islam by two Delhi-based Muslim clerics but who was later given a clean chit by the Anti Terrorist Squad (ATS), is now walking all the way to the Supreme Court in Delhi from his village in UP’s Saharanpur with a writ petition to “reclaim his honour”. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Tokyo 2020: India beat Argentina 3-1 to seal quarterfinal berth
By virtue of this win, India have consolidated their position in the second spot of Pool A with three wins and one loss out of four games, behind Australia. Argentina are struggling at the fifth spot in the six-team pool and need to beat New Zealand in their final preliminary match on Friday to stay in the hunt for a quarterfinal berth. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Mizoram demands central order to lift blockade by Assam
As Assam's retaliatory economic blockade against Mizoram over Monday's border flare-up stretched beyond 48 hours, the Zoramthanga government on Wednesday wrote to the Centre to get the neighbouring state to immediately reopen road and rail routes “owned and maintained by the government of India”. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Olympics Live: India men look to enter hockey QFs
The seventh day of Tokyo 2020 will be headlined by ace shuttler PV Sindhu, boxing legend Mary Kom and men's hockey as far as India action is concerned, with all three needing a win to confirm a place in the quarterfinals. Stay with Times of India to get all the live updates on Olympics 2021, India Events at Tokyo Olympics, Results, Medal Table and more on Times of India Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Live: ‘Supplies of vax expected at 19-20cr doses in Sept’
For the third consecutive day this week, the daily cases are higher than the corresponding day of the previous week. If the trend continues like this then the weekly total of cases (week ending Sunday) could rise for the first time since the peak of the second wave. The rise is mainly because of a big surge in Kerala, which continued to account for over 50% of India’s new cases for the second straight day. Stay with TOI for live updates- Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Covid-19: 43k new cases, 50% of them from Kerala
For the third consecutive day this week, the daily cases are higher than the corresponding day of the previous week. If the trend continues like this then the weekly total of cases (week ending Sunday) could rise for the first time since the peak of the second wave. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Pegasus: Oppn firm on snoop debate, BJP dismissive
As Parliament remained paralysed with the Opposition insisting on a debate on the Pegasus snooping scandal, calling it an issue of “national security and treason” which comes before every other issue, BJP accused them of disrupting proceedings on “manufactured” matters at a time when preventing a possible third Covid wave is the biggest issue before the nation. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
'Privileges, immunity no shield for criminal acts in House'
The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that elected representatives can no longer go scot-free for acts of vandalism and violence inside a House and made them liable for prosecution for such acts by blowing away the traditionally misconstrued constitutional shield of "privileges and immunities". Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
60k Covid cocktail in demand even at small hospitals in Maha
One of the most expensive drugs ever to be deployed against Covid-19 has found its way to hospitals and nursing homes across small towns like Akluj in Solapur district and Jaysinghpur in Kolhapur district. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Covid: Reopen schools, say academics, docs, lawyers, parents
Over 50 academicians, including professors from IIT-Bombay, IIT-Delhi and Delhi University, doctors, lawyers and parents from Maharashtra, Delhi and Karnataka, have written an open letter to CMs of their respective states, presenting a case to reopen schools. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
'Covid curbs delay Chandrayaan-3 mission by 1 more year'
With the Covid pandemic delaying crucial missions of Isro, the country’s third lunar mission Chandrayaan-3 is now “likely to be launched during the third quarter of 2022 assuming normal workflow henceforth”, Union minister for department of space Jitendra Singh said on Wednesday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
'Privileges, immunity no shield for criminal acts in House'
The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that elected representatives can no longer go scot-free for acts of vandalism and violence inside a House and made them liable for prosecution for such acts by blowing away the traditionally misconstrued constitutional shield of "privileges and immunities". Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
7 killed in J&K cloudburst; 9 die in HP flash floods
Seven people died and many are feared missing in Honzar village of J&K's Kishtwar district as a cloudburst swept away houses, a ration depot, a bridge and other properties early Wednesday. In Himachal, nine people died while several were reported missing following flash floods in Kullu, Lahaul-Spiti and Chamba districts on Tuesday night and early Wednesday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
India ordered 100 crore Covid vaccine doses till July 16: Centre
The government has so far ordered about 100 crore doses of Covid vaccine, two-thirds of that in the last two weeks. This was revealed in a health ministry response to a question in Rajya Sabha. According to the reply, 66 crore doses were ordered on July 16 out of 100.6 crore doses ordered so far by the central government. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Mizoram demands central order to lift blockade by Assam
As Assam's retaliatory economic blockade against Mizoram over Monday's border flare-up stretched beyond 48 hours, the Zoramthanga government on Wednesday wrote to the Centre to get the neighbouring state to immediately reopen road and rail routes “owned and maintained by the government of India”. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
'Taliban taking over Af will make it a pariah state’
If the Taliban took Afghanistan by force and abused the rights of the people, they would make the country a “pariah state” and no international recognition or support would be forthcoming, US secretary of state Antony Blinken said here on Wednesday, in the strongest warning yet to the extremist group amid mounting atrocities and continuing violence in the restive country. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Beijing acting more repressively at home and more aggressively abroad: Antony Blinken
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'Pandemic of the unvaccinated': An American conundrum explained in 5 charts
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Tuesday 27 July 2021
Cloudburst hits J&K village; over 30 missing, 4 bodies found
Over 30 people are reported missing after a cloudburst in a remote village in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir early on Wednesday, officials said. Four bodies have been recovered. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Tokyo 2020: India lose 1-4 to Great Britain in women's hockey
The Indians were guilty of wasting opportunities in their first two games and the trend continued on Wednesday at the Oi Hockey Stadium as Great Britain punished them through strikes from Hannah Martin (2nd and 19th minute), Lily Owsley (41st minute) and Grace Balsdon (57th minute). Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Blockade in Assam cuts off Mizoram
Local residents staged a road blockade on National Highway 306 connecting Silchar with Aizawl at Kabuganj on Tuesday in protest against the killing of five security personnel in an attack by Mizos at Lailapur near the Assam-Mizoram border on Monday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Akshay Kumar contributes Rs. 1 crore to rebuild a school in Kashmir, BSF shares the news
Actor Akshay Kumar often does his bit when it comes to contributing to society. He recently contributed Rs. 1 crore to rebuild a school in Kashmir. He attended the virtual ceremony for laying the foundation for the school.
On June 17, Akshay Kumar had spent an entire day with Border Security Force (BSF) in Jammu and Kashmir. Sharing some pictures, Kumar had written, “Spent a memorable day with the @bsf_india bravehearts guarding the borders today. Coming here is always a humbling experience… meeting the real heroes My heart is filled with nothing but respect.”
Spent a memorable day with the @BSF_India bravehearts guarding the borders today. Coming here is always a humbling experience… meeting the real heroes ♥️ My heart is filled with nothing but respect. pic.twitter.com/dtp9VwSSZX
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) June 17, 2021
On July 27, the BSF took to Twitter to share the news of the school and that it has been named after Kumar’s father, late Hari Om Bhatia. Sharing the pictures from the ceremony, they wrote, “DG BSF Sh Rakesh Asthana along with Sh @akshaykumar Padma Shri laid foundation stone of Hari Om Bhatia Education Block at Govt Middle School Niru, Kashmir in presence of Smt Anu Asthana, President BWWA & Sh Surendra Panwar, SDG Western Command BSF through weblink today.”
Program was graced by enthusiastic Children & their parents , civil dignitaries of Niru & @BSF_Kashmir FTR Officers and men. Sh @akshaykumar has donated Rs 01 Cr. for development of the school in fond memory of his late father Shri Hari Om Bhatia. @BSF_India @BWWA_India
— BSF Kashmir (@BSF_Kashmir) July 27, 2021
On the work front, Akshay Kumar has an array of line-up including Sooryavanshi, Bachchan Pandey, Raksha Bandhan, Atrangi Re among others.
ALSO READ: Ajay Devgn’s heartfelt tribute to the Indian Bravehearts leaves Akshay Kumar in tears
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Karnataka: With Bommai as new CM, BJP tries to reassure powerful Lingayat community
The announcement that Basavaraj Bommai will be the next Karnataka chief minister, made by his predecessor BS Yediyurappa, is a significant gesture to reassure the influential Lingayat community that their interests are safe with BJP and the party will not lose sight of them. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Live: DHSE Kerala 12th result to be out today at 3 pm
Kerala higher secondary board will release plus two and VHSE result 2021 on Wednesday, July 28. Kerala +2 and VHSE result 2021 will be released at 3.00 pm on keralaresults.nic.in. Students are advised to visit the official website after 3 pm today to download their result. Stay connected with TimeofIndia to get the latest updates on Kerala 12th Results 2021: Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
18 killed, many injured as truck hits bus in UP
At least 18 people died and several others were injured after a truck hit a stationary bus in Uttar Pradesh's Barabanki district in the wee hours of Wednesday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
I definitely had Ma Long under pressure: Sharath Kamal
A 39-year-old Sharath Kamal hasn’t ruled out a return to Olympics in 2024. But even if he doesn’t, the Indian great will remember his Olympics swansong as one of his best-ever performances. It wasn’t enough to stop the legendary Ma Long in the third round at Tokyo, but that takes nothing away from the brilliant fight that the Chennai paddler put up, especially in the first three games. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Olympics Live: India women eye first hockey win
It's the sixth day of the Tokyo Olympics, and leading India's hopes will be shuttler PV Sindhu, archers, rowers and the women's hockey team. But all eyes will be on the archers and the lightweight men's double sculls rowing team as far as the chances of confirming progression to the medal rounds are concerned. Stay with Times of India to get all the live updates on Olympics 2021, India Events at Tokyo Olympics, Results, Medal Table and more on Times of India Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
US secretary of state Blinken in India; will meet PM, Jaishankar today
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Covid-19: Kerala logs 22,000 cases, first in 50 days to top 20k
Kerala became the first state in the last 50 days to report over 20,000 fresh Covid cases in a single day, as a major spurt in infections took the day’s tally in the southern state to 22,129 on Tuesday. Kerala accounted for more than 50% of all new cases in the country on Tuesday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
'Mumbai 52nd among 100 on student employability'
Bangalore has been named among the top-10 most affordable cities for students, while Mumbai ranks 52nd globally in the “employer activity” indicator, according to the rankings. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
'Covishield generates 93% protection'
Covishield generated 93% protection against Covid, whereas mortality due to the infection came down by 98% during the second wave which was driven by Delta variant, officials said citing a vaccine effectiveness study conducted by Armed Forces Medical College. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Fix standards, rates for hospitals: PIL
At a time when 70% of patient care is provided by private sector healthcare institutions, the Supreme Court on Tuesday sought responses from the Centre, states and Union Territories on a PIL seeking implementation of minimum standards of healthcare and display of rate chart for treatments by all hospitals as per Clinical Establishments Act, 2010. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Oppn: Session to go waste if spy probe call not accepted
The political battle over the Pegasus spyware controversy heated up with opposition warning that the entire monsoon session of Parliament could be disrupted unless its demands for a discussion and an inquiry are met and PM Narendra Modi urging BJP MPs to “expose” opponents for not letting Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha function. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Assam CM links border clash to cow bill, drugs crackdown
The BJP-led Assam government’s crackdown on narcotics smuggling and the new law restricting cattle transportation through its territory might have been triggers for “non-state actors” in Mizoram to engineer Monday’s flare-up in which five cops were killed, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Can’t take elitist view to ban begging: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it would not take an elitist view to ban begging and order removal of all beggars, who are a common sight at almost all traffic junctions in the national capital often harassing commuters by relentlessly pestering for money. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Yediyurappa’s trusted aide Basavaraj Bommai to be new Karnataka chief minister
Outgoing chief minister B S Yediyurappa's close confidant and state’s home minister Basavaraj Bommai is to be the 20th CM of Karnataka. He will be sworn in on Wednesday. Bommai’s elevation to the top post keeps two key constituents for BJP — Lingayat community and Yediyurappa — happy. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Monday 26 July 2021
Tokyo 2020: Naomi Osaka crashes out after error-strewn display
Japan's Naomi Osaka suffered a 1-6, 4-6 defeat to Marketa Vondrousova in the third round of the Tokyo Games on Tuesday, crushing her dreams of winning Olympic gold at home. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
'Anticipating arrest Raj Kundra threw away old phone'
Ahead of Raj Kundra's hearing in the Bombay High Court challenging police custody and seeking bail, a report states that the businessman was apparently anticipating his arrest. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
EXCLUSIVE: Meet Rajat Dholakia, the man who inspired Hera Pheri’s ICONIC character Baburao Ganpatrao Apte
Hera Pheri (2000) is considered one of the greatest comedy films ever made. The script was tight, the treatment was unique and most importantly, the characters were very well written and then later brought to life by the actors. While both Akshay Kumar and Suniel Shetty were too good as Raju and Shyam respectively, Paresh Rawal took the cake. As Baburao Ganpatrao Apte, he brought the house down. It’s no surprise that even today, his dialogues are ever popular and shared in the form of memes.
Today, we bring to you a mind-blowing trivia about Baburao that we bet you didn’t know. In this Bollywood Hungama special feature, we shall unveil the identity of the person who served as the inspiration to this iconic character. And he’s none other than Rajat Dholakia, a popular composer of films, theatre and ads. This rare trivia was shared with us by actor Snehal Daabbi during our exclusive interaction. He had written the film along with Neeraj Vora and also played the funny ‘Raapchik maal’ character.
Snehal said, “The role of Paresh Rawal (Baburao Ganpatrao Apte) was inspired by a music director in Gujarati theatre, Rajat Dholakia. We used to call him Juku. So Juku was exactly like Baburao. Paresh Rawal, Neeraj Vora and I had decided in advance ki Baburao Juku jaisa hi hoga. ‘Arre baba’ (says it in Baburao style)…this is how he talks. The original film, Ramji Rao Calling (1989), wasn’t so funny. We added a lot of madness. We went to meet Juku with drinks and told him ‘Aapko study karna hai.”
So how did Rajat Dholakia react to their plan? Did he mind? To which, Snehal Daabbi said, “He knew we were basing the role on him. And nobody in Gujarati theatre used to mind about such things. I had done a role in a play where I imitated Arvind Joshi (father of actor Sharman Joshi). There are times when he was sitting in the audience and he would laugh the loudest on such scenes.”
Rajat Dholakia is the son of the prolific veteran composer, Dilip Dholakia. He composed music and background score for several films like Holi (1988), Mirch Masala (1987), Dharavi (1998), Firaaq (2009), Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin (1996) etc and also worked in the music of films like Parinda (1989) and 1942 A Love Story (1994). He won the National Award twice in the Best Music category for Sudhir Mishra’s Dharavi and Pankaj Advani’s Sunday (1993).
Some of the memorable ads over the years have also had a Rajat Dholakia connection. For instance, ‘Yeh Dil Maange More’ and ‘Yeh Pyaas Hai Badi’ (Pepsi), ‘Thanda Matlab’ (Coca-Cola), ‘Karlo Duniya Mutthi Mein’ (Reliance), ‘Aaya Mausam Thande Thande’ (Dermi Cool) and ‘Oonchi Log Oonchi Pasand’ (Manikchand) etc are some of the jingles composed by Rajat Dholakia.
Everyone is aware that Delhi-6 (2009) songs were composed by A R Rahman. But few are aware that the much-loved ‘Sasural Genda Phool’ was originally composed by Rajat Dholakia. Rajat has been credited for this song as music supervisor. Similarly, he’s also been credited for the devotional song ‘Tumre Bhavan Mein’, also from Delhi-6.
That’s not the only Delhi-6 connection of Rajat Dholakia. He also featured in the film as the fakir who would show the mirror to one and all. As per IMDb, he has also acted in Ketan Mehta’s Holi.
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Elon Musk is not 'happy' with Apple about these two things
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Nation remembers former President Kalam on 6th death anniversary
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Farah Khan directs an ad featuring Mahendra Singh Dhoni, says he is 'so down to earth'
Choreographer-turned-filmmaker Farah Khan has directed an ad recently featuring cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni. The duo was clicked together by celebrity photographer, Dabboo Ratnani.
Farah Khan, on Monday, took to her Instagram to share a photo with MS Dhoni. She wrote, "Directed @mahi7781 for an ad today .. What an amazing guy.. so punctual, so down to earth, took pics with everyone frm clients to spotboys with a smile..im a fan ❤️❤️❤️ pic credit: @dabbooratnani #nonakhrastar."
Ranveer Singh, who recently played football with Dhoni, commented on the post saying, "He is the best!"
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Meanwhile, Farah Khan will be seen in Chala Hawa Yeu Dya soon.
ALSO READ: Zee Comedy Factory joins Chala Hawa Yeu Dya for a 3-day laugh riot, Farah Khan joins the artists in their madness
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Kundra case live: Sherlyn Chopra to move court for anticipatory bail
Shilpa Shetty's businessman husband Raj Kundra was arrested by the Mumbai Crime Branch for production and distribution of pornographic content. Follow this blog for all the latest updates about the case. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Assam, Mizoram CMs cross swords on Twitter over border row
The inter-state boundary dispute between Assam and Mizoram saw a rare faceoff on Twitter between their chief ministers who sought to blame each other’s police and people for the tension in Cachar. The Centre, meanwhile, tried to de-escalate the matter by directly engaging with the two CMs and advising them to resolve the issue peacefully. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Top10: Is India getting its vaccination policy wrong again?
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6 Assam cops killed in border violence with Mizoram
Six Assam cops were killed and around 80 people, including officials, were injured in firing by Mizoram police and alleged Mizo intruders along the inter-state border in Cachar’s Lailapur on Monday as a boundary dispute festering for 25-odd years escalated into full-blown violence involving security forces and civilians on either side. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Manu, Saurabh fail to enter 10m AP Mixed Team final
Pair of Saurabh Chaudhary and Manu Bhaker failed to qualify for the medal match in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event after finishing the Qualification stage 2 at the seventh spot here at the Asaka Shooting - 10m Range. Chaudhary and Bhaker shot a total of 380 in Qualification stage 2 and hence they bowed out of the Olympics in the mixed event. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Chanu had a 'painful' night before winning silver
A day before the competition in Tokyo, Mirabai seemed in fine fettle, lifting good weights during training sessions. Later in the day, however, she developed menstrual cramps, forcing the coaching staff to completely abandon their plans and revisit their weightlifting strategy for the day. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Olympics LIVE: India hope to win mixed team shooting medals
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Covid live: Vaccine numbers cross 44cr after July slump
India on monday completed the administration of more than 44 crore doses of anti-Covid vaccines, as the number of shots delivered during the last week improved after a slump earlier in July. Stay with TOI for latest updates- Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
I-T has filed 107 cases on black money stashed overseas: Govt
The government on Monday told Parliament that the income tax department has filed over 10,000 cases with 107 related to black money stashed overseas. Responding to a question in Lok Sabha, junior minister for finance Pankaj Choudhury said till the end of May, in the Panama Papers cases, undisclosed credits of Rs 20,078 crore have been detected, with another Rs 246 crore detected in the Paradise Papers cases. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
'Big part of Rs 3.4L cr petroleum cess used for free vax, poor'
The government earned Rs 3.4 lakh crore in financial year 2020-21 from central excise duty and cess on petroleum products, petroleum minister Hardeep Puri informed the Lok Sabha on Monday, adding that it used a large part of the money to provide free vaccines and relief to the poor through the PM Garib Kalyan Yojana, under which free ration was given to 80 crore beneficiaries during April-November in 2020 and May-June this year. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Sr ED officer, former Kejriwal aide on Pegasus
Rajeshwar Singh, a senior ED officer who led several high-profile investigations conducted by his agency, was selected as a probable target for surveillance by an Indian client of the Israeli spyware firm NSO Group, an investigation of leaked data by The Wire and its media partners on the Pegasus Project has revealed. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Those with high BP most likely to get post-Covid problems
People with hypertension, or high blood pressure, are most likely to develop complications when infected by Covid-19, says an analysis of medical records of over 1,800 patients admitted to hospitals run by the Mayo Clinic in the United States. A similar study of 18,000 Covid patients by Max Healthcare also established the role of hypertension in complications. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Delta infecting even fully vaccinated at a greater rate
The Delta variant is the fastest, fittest and most formidable version of the coronavirus that causes Covid-19 the world has encountered, and it is upending assumptions about the disease even as nations loosen restrictions and open their economies, according to virologists and epidemiologists. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
With B S Yediyurappa on board, BJP confident of smooth transition in Karnataka
While the resignation of B S Yediyurappa has the political circles speculating about the fallout in terms of how he has taken it and in the context of possible resentment among his fellow Lingayats, the BJP leadership is confident of managing the transition well. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Sunday 25 July 2021
Tokyo Olympics 2020: Sharath Kamal advances to 3rd round
Veteran Indian table tennis player A Sharath Kamal overcame a sluggish start to beat Portugal's Tiago Polonia in the second round to set up a clash with defending champion Ma Long in the Olympics, here on Monday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Kargil Vijay Diwas live: President Kovind to participate in celebrations in Dras
Kargil Vijay Diwas is celebrated on July 26 in honour of the Kargil War's heroes. The Indian armed forces had defeated Pakistan on this day in 1999. Since then, the day is celebrated as 'Kargil Vijay Diwas' to rekindle the pride and valour of the soldiers who took part in Operation Vijay. The day marks the victory of Indian soldiers in recapturing the mountain heights that were occupied by the Pakistani Army known as the Kargil War. Stay here for all live updates Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Magnitude-4 earthquake strikes near Hyderabad
An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 on the Richter Scale hit near Hyderabad on Monday morning. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Father of Kargil hero recalls India's triumph of 'toughest war'
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Landslide kills 9 tourists in Himachal Pradesh
Nine tourists were killed and three others injured on Sunday afternoon after heavy boulders, set loose by a massive landslide, fell on their van near Basteri village in Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Olympics: Indian men's archery team sets up QF vs Korea
Indian men's archery team of Pravin Jadhav, Atanu Das and Tarundeep Rai downed Kazakhstan 6-2 to set up a quarterfinal clash against heavyweights Korea at the Tokyo Olympics here on Monday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Landslide kills 9 tourists in Himachal Pradesh
Nine tourists were killed and three others injured on Sunday afternoon after heavy boulders, set loose by a massive landslide, fell on their van near Basteri village in Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
We should have been allowed to capture Pak territory: Malik
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Olympics Live: Indian fencing makes its Olympic debut
Indian Fencing makes its Olympic debut today with Bhavani Devi, while the men's archery team takes a shot at a medal, while Manika Batra will look to continue her scintillating run to an Olympic podium. Stay with Times of India to get all the live updates on Olympics 2021, India Events at Tokyo Olympics, Results, Medal Table and more on Times of India Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Maharashtra rain toll hits 149, 64 still missing
The rain wrecked Konkan belt of Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts saw its death toll rise to 83 while 50 remained missing on Sunday. Flood and landslide deaths across the state rose to 149 while 64 were still missing. CM Uddhav Thackeray visited some of the affected parts and learnt that the locals were still asking for food, water, medicines and fodder for animals. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Students can now get 40% of univ credits from e-courses
Come the 2021-22 academic session, students of 149 universities would be allowed to earn upto 40% of their required credits from among the over 800 online courses available on the Swayam platform. The academic bank of credit (ABC) would also become functional from the forthcoming academic session, which will be a repository of the credits earned by a student. Once the student fulfils the total credits required, he or she will be granted the degree. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Govt finalises 3 tweaks for state OBC powers
Aiming to overturn the Supreme Court judgment and restore the rights of states to identify the OBCs for local purposes, the Modi government is embracing the very changes to the 102nd Constitutional amendment that it had rejected from the opposition during the parliamentary process. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Raj cabinet rejig likely soon, Pilot may be shifted out
A reshuffle of the Rajasthan cabinet is likely to take place anytime between August 1 and Independence Day while former deputy CM Sachin Pilot is likely to be given responsibility outside the state, possibly as AICC general secretary. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Terror-hit Shopian’s tribal villages get bijli, paani, sadak on Eid
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Gaganyaan: More than 2 uncrewed missions on cards
The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro), whose initial plan was to launch two uncrewed missions before the human spaceflight carries astronauts to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) as part of the Gaganyaan programme, may carry out more uncrewed launches. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
TMC-Congress ties warm up as Mamata’s Delhi trip starts today
A tweet on Sunday morning from Congress’s official Twitter handle on the Pegasus snoopgate featuring Trinamool’s national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, saying how he was targeted because of the Bengal polls, found a response from TMC’s Rajya Sabha leader Derek O’Brien with the “Khela Hobe” slogan. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Waiting for leadership’s signal on my future as CM: BSY
A day before completing two years in office, B S Yediyurappa said on Sunday that he was still waiting for a signal from the party leadership on his future as chief minister of Karnataka and stressed that he will not breach the party line. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Covid claims to exceed 50% of Q1 health payouts
Even as the second wave of Covid ebbs, claims continue to pour in for health insurance companies. As a result, payout due to Covid-19 claims is likely to exceed the insurance claims of other ailments in the first quarter of the current fiscal. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
India pushes back against US human rights discourse
After the US said secretary of state Antony Blinken will raise the human rights issue during his visit to India this week, the government pushed back Sunday as it said India's proud of its achievements in the domains of both human rights and democracy. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Saturday 24 July 2021
Tokyo 2020: Sania Mirza-Ankita Raina pair knocked out
Sania and Raina were running away with the contest after bageling their opponents but in a dramatic turnaround, the Kichenok sisters came back from the dead to pull off a 0-6 7-6(0) 10-8 win at court 11 of Ariake Tennis Centre. Sania was serving for the match at 5-3 in the second set but perhaps nerves got the better of her and ended up dropping her serve. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Krishna Shroff makes a sensuous style statement in a black bodysuit
Jackie Shroff and Ayesha Shroff's daughter Krishna Shroff is an absolute stunner and a fitness enthusiast just like her actor brother Tiger Shroff. She often shares stunning pictures of herself flaunting her toned body on Instagram. Recently, she was featured on the cover of the H&H magazine in all her glory.
Krishna posed topless for the magazine cover, flaunting her toned body and hip tattoos, and belly piercing. A day later on Saturday, she shared another stunning image from the shoot. In the picture, she is seen in a bodysuit but styled in a different manner. Krishna looks smoking hot as she gave a sensuous expression for the picture. Take a look:
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Krishna's stylist Vicktor Robinson treated netizens with another picture of Krishna in which she looked no less than a Queen in her own way. She is dressed in a black bodysuit with a feathered black bolero. She completed the look with knee-length black boots.
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Meanwhile, Krishna recently made her screen debut with the music video ‘Kinni Kinni Vaari’. The video of the song that celebrates womanhood was released on July 1. Apart from Krishna Shroff, Jannat Zubair, Nagma Mirajkar, Jamie Lever, Raj Shoker, and Tanvi Geetha Ravishankar are also part of it.
ALSO READ: Krishna Shroff grabs eyeballs as she goes topless for the cover of H&H Magazine
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In a first, TRS MP Maloth Kavitha convicted for bribing voters
TRS Lok Sabha MP Maloth Kavitha and her associate were on Saturday convicted by the special sessions court for MP & MLA cases at Nampally. They were sentenced to undergo six-month imprisonment. However, the judge granted them bail to file an appeal before a higher court. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Cops finds hidden cupboard in Raj Kundra's office : Reports
In the ongoing investigation of the pornography case linked to Shilpa Shetty's husband Raj Kundra, Mumbai's Crime Branch has found a hidden cupboard. Reportedly, the cupboard was discovered during the search process conducted at Kundra's Viaan and JL Stream office in the Andheri region. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Tokyo Olympics: Manu, Yashaswini miss 10m air pistol finals
Both Manu Bhaker and Yashaswini Singh Deswal were appearing in their maiden Olympics and the pressure got the better of them in crunch moments. Manu was pegged back by a technical glitch involving her gun after an impressive start saw her take one of the places in the top eight. An opening of 98 was followed by 95, 94 and a 95 as the young shooter dropped out of the top-10. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Tokyo Olympics: PV Sindhu makes a winning start
PV Sindhu beat the 58th ranked Israel's Ksenia Polikarpova 21-7, 21-10 in a lop-sided opening match. The world number seven Indian will next play Hong Kong's world number 34 Cheung Ngan Yi in the group stage. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Horoscope Today: Check astrological prediction for all signs
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Olympics LIVE: 10m AP Women's Qualification at 5.30 am
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Live: Kerala Covid cases hit 51-day high, India’s tally tops 40k
Covid-19 infections continued to surge sharply in Kerala, with daily cases touching a 51-day high of 18,531 on Saturday, even as India's tally crossed 40,000 for the second time this week. Stay with TOI for all the live updates Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
ED may join probe against Raj Kundra
The Enforcement Directorate is likely to investigate the money laundering angle in the porn movie production case involving businessman Raj Kundra as the Mumbai crime branch found suspicious financial transaction between him and the South African bank account of Mercury International company (online betting and casino gaming). Kundra’s wife Shilpa Shetty has denied any role, police said. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
China ‘ban’ on entry of Indian sailors, says seafarers’ body
A seafarer workers’ union has claimed that Indian sailors are losing jobs on China-bound commercial vessels as Beijing has imposed an unofficial ban and is not allowing ships with Indian crew members to berth at Chinese ports. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
ISC pass percentage jumps from 96.8 to 99.7
Over 99% of the 3.1 lakh students have cleared Class X (ICSE) and Class XII (ISC) under the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE). While the board could not hold examinations this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the marks for both the classes were calculated on the basis of earlier exams and assessments. The results declared on Saturday showed the pass percentage in Class XII seeing a big jump from 96.8% in 2020 to 99.7% this year. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
37% of 10-year-olds on FB, over 24% on Instagram: Survey
A new study on the effect of smartphone and internet use based on a survey of over 3400 school going children shows that a significant 42.9% respondents confessed to having a social networking account. Drawing attention to the ease with which children could create an account and asserting on the need to ensure their safety to prevent harassment and abuse, the study commissioned by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights also brings into focus a bigger concern that a large proportion of 10 years olds have social media accounts. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Must watch Chinese inroads into Myanmar: Bipin Rawat
India needs to closely monitor the emerging situation in Myanmar, where China is making further inroads after international sanctions were imposed on the country following the military coup in February, Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat said on Saturday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
India asks rich nations to reduce per capita emission by 2030
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Use of spyware tech to snoop on critics, journos concerning: US
The Biden administration on Saturday said the US was concerned about misuse of spyware technology, while adding that it didn't have any special insights into the India situation. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
'Govt officials world over among 1.4k WhatsApp users targeted'
Senior government officials from across the world, including individuals in high national security positions who are “allies of the US”, were targeted by governments using the NSO Group spyware in a 2019 attack against 1,400 WhatsApp users, according to the messaging app’s chief executive officer, The Guardian reported. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Friday 23 July 2021
"She's a strong built girl, she's in a good space," shares Arbaaz Khan on Ananya Panday; lauds her initiative
Ananya Panday has set an example for many of her age with her recently initiated campaign 'Social Media For Social Good'. Actor and Producer Arbaaz Khan also, in his recent interview about his talk show spoke about social media trolling and appreciated the efforts put in by Ananya Panday with her initiative.
Speaking in detail about social media trolling, Arbaaz Khan shared, "Somebody like Ananya Panday much as we think would've been affected by it, but she is not. She's come from a very strong mental approach, she is seasoned in some way, maybe because of some kind of parenting, her father has gone through it and that has helped her in some way. She's a strongly built girl, she's in a good space. All this trolling will not be the reason she doesn't get work. The film industry doesn't work like that. She's liked by far more people that are trolling her or causing this negativity. In fact, she has her own initiative about helping kids who get cyber-bullied, that's a great initiative. That's also the reason why she was very keen to come on the show."
Ananya Panday as part of her DSR, SoPositive had initiated a campaign 'Social Media For Social Good' – a video interaction series wherein she focuses on topics like cyber-bullying and will also be maintaining a platform that is bullying-proof which will help social media users build a safer profile online.
She isn't only trying to talk to people who have used social media for societal good but also, has made a point to help those battling with mental health issues because of cyber-bullying. We're so proud of the young actress who understands the gravitas of it and has taken appropriate action towards making social media a better place.
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source https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/shes-strong-built-girl-shes-good-space-shares-arbaaz-khan-ananya-panday-lauds-initiative/
Rains wreak havoc in Maha, 129 feared killed
As many as 129 people have died in rain-related incidents, including multiple landslides, in Maharashtra over the last two days, while 84,452 people under the Pune division were shifted to safer places on Friday as heavy showers continued to wreak havoc in the state, officials said. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
OLY: Apurvi , Elavenil fail to qualify for 10m AR final
Indian shooters were off to a poor start at the Tokyo Olympics as first-timer Elavanil Valarivan and Apurvi Chandela failed to qualify for the finals of the women's 10m air rifle event here on Saturday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Olympics: Deepika-Pravin qualify for quarters in mixed team
India experienced a perfect start to their archery campaign at the Olympics on Saturday as the mixed duo of Deepika Kumari and Pravin Jadhav bounced back from behind to knock out Chinese Taipei and book a quarterfinal berth. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
India vs England: BCCI flying in replacements to England
The BCCI is getting ready to send replacements to England in the wake of three injuries. All-rounder Washington Sundar and standby pacer Avesh Khan suffered finger injuries during the course of India’s warm-up game against a Combined County XI this week and have been ruled out of the entire series. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Olympics: Bhutan's archer Karma waits to challenge Deepika
For a nation that measures welfare through happiness, Bhutanese are happiest shooting arrows in the sun. Known as ‘Dha’ in the Himalayan kingdom, archery, their national sport, holds unique significance for the population and is an integral part of its cultural legacy. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Cops quiz Shilpa Shetty in hubby’s pornography case
The Mumbai crime branch carried out a search of actor Shilpa Shetty’s house in Juhu in connection with the pornography case involving her husband Raj Kundra on Friday. Shetty was a director in Kundra’s Viaan Industries which is under the scanner. A police team recorded Shetty’s statement on when and why she resigned from the post. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Rs 9,725 crore spent so far on vaccination drive
A total of around Rs 9,725 crore has been spent so far on the Covid-19 vaccination programme including procurement of vaccines and operational cost for vaccination, the government informed the Parliament on Friday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Olympics Live: India hope to start its medal count today
The India action officially got underway yesterday with the rankings rounds in Archery, but the medal possibilities, or say the chances to be in the medal rounds, open up from today. Stay with Times of India to get all the live updates on Olympics 2021, India Events at Tokyo Olympics, Results, Medal Table and more on Times of India. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
90 dead, 70 missing as rains wreak havoc across Maha
At least 90 people have died and nearly 70 are missing after rain-related tragedies — largely landslides — reported across the state on Friday following incessant, and sometimes record-drowning, showers. Raigad, the worst affected district, reported 60 deaths in three landslide incidents, including the worst at Taliye village in Mahad taluka that has claimed 49 lives. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Picked TMC parl party chief, Didi in national arena
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee stepped into the national political scape with Trinamool Congress MPs unanimously choosing her as chairperson of the parliamentary party at a meeting here on Friday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
HC: Meat ban matter of fundamental rights
In a country where 70% of the population eats non-vegetarian food, the matter of banning meat is one that concerns the fundamental rights of citizens and isn’t a majority versus minority issue, the Uttarakhand high court said on Friday while hearing two petitions against a ban on slaughterhouses in Haridwar. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Sidhu bats on front foot at photo-op with CM Amarinder
The much-awaited photo op of Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh with Navjot Singh Sidhu finally happened with the CM hosting the newly appointed PCC chief and other Congress MLAs and MPs over tea at Punjab Bhawan on Friday and the two warring factions of the state Congress projecting a united face. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
My No. tapped, claims Rahul; BJP dares him to allow probe
Claiming that Intelligence Bureau officers had told him that his phone was being tapped, Rahul Gandhi on Friday accused PM Narendra Modi of treason for snooping on the opposition and institutions, drawing a strong riposte from the saffron party which demanded that the Congress MP hand over his phone to the investigating agencies so that a proper investigation could be conducted. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
HC quashes UP police’s notice to Twitter India MD
The Karnataka high court quashed on Friday UP police’s notice to Twitter India MD Manish Maheshwari to appear in connection with a probe, calling it mala fide and an “arm-twisting method”. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Surfeit of 95%-plus scores forces CBSE result revision
The CBSE board is faced with a unique problem this year: A sudden spike in high achievers. After the board’s software pored over the data submitted by schools, it recently found the count of candidates with 95%-plus had zoomed way above the previous years’ numbers. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Zomato market cap crosses Coal India, M&M on debut
Exactly 30 years after IT services major Infosys was listed on the domestic bourses, food delivery services pioneer Zomato enjoyed a hugely successful listing, which is being hailed as a tribute to Indian entrepreneurship. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Xi ‘secretly’ visits Tibet, first trip by a China president in 3 decades
In a development that raised eyebrows across the world, Chinese President Xi Jinping made an unannounced visit to Tibet this week, including to Nyingchi located close to Arunachal Pradesh. This was Xi’s first visit to Tibet since taking over as president in 2013. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
After e-tron launch, Audi preparing for 'EV marathon'
Audi India is the third luxury brand to enter the sunrise sector expects up to 15 per cent of its total sales through electric vehicles by 2025 Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Thursday 22 July 2021
Mary Kom, Manish Kaushik will win Olympic medals: Vijender
The 35-year-old Vijender, who has represented India is as many as three Olympics, spoke to TimesofIndia.com about the chances of Indian boxers at the Tokyo Olympics, which boxers he feels have the best chance of winning medals this time, his own Olympic journey, memories of the 2008 medal and much more. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Why Punjab Cong infighting is between Amarinder and Priyanka-Rahul
Though it appears that a tussle is going on between Punjab chief minister Capt Amarinder Singh and state Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu, in reality, it might be a war between the former and Nehru-Gandhi scions Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. Whoever wins is unlikely to hold significance as in the end the Congress apparently would stand to lose. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Kundra case: Model says she is getting threat calls
Model Sagarika Shona Suman, on Thursday, claimed that she has been getting threatening, abusive, and vulgar calls following her bombshell allegations against Raj Kundra. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Live: Landslides, floods kill at least 5 in Maha's Raigad
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted 'heavy to very heavy rains' at a few places in Mumbai, Thane and Palghar on Friday. Earlier on Thursday, rains lashed many parts of the state leaving people stranded. Heavy rainfall also led to massive waterlogging, disruption of local train services and vehicular traffic across several locations in the city and its suburbs.Meanwhile, the MSRTC came to the rescue of stranded people. It arranged for buses with the help of the Central Railway Mumbai division for passengers who were stranded in trains in far-flung suburbs -- from Umbermali/Kasara to Kalyan. It operated 133 buses between Igatpuri and Kasara/Kalyan and ferried 5,800 passengers, said transport minister Anil Parab. On the Mumbai Pune route, 65 special buses were operated from Pune to Mumbai and nine from Mumbai to Pune to ferry those stranded en route.Stay tuned to get more updates... Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Live: BIEAP Intermediate 2nd year results today
Andhra Pradesh Board of Intermediate Education (BIEAP) will release AP Intermediate 2nd year results today at 4 PM. BIEAP Inter results 2021 will be released on the official website of the Board - bie.ap.gov.in. Stay connected with the TimesofIndia.com for the latest updates on AP Inter 2nd Year results 2021: Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Xi Jinping makes rare visit to Tibet amid border tensions with India
Xi arrived in the regional capital Lhasa on Thursday, the official Xinhua News Agency said on social media. Xi inspected the operation of the Sichuan-Tibet railway during his visit. The region has been at the center of ongoing border tensions with India. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Tokyo Olympics LIVE: Archer Deepika 9th in ranking round
Stay with Times of India to get all the live updates on Olympics 2021, India Events at Tokyo Olympics, Results, Medal Table and more on Times of India. Star Indian archer Deepika Kumari finished ninth in the women's individual ranking round as the country's Olympic campaign kickstarted at the Yumenoshima Park. The world No.1 finished with 663 points. The opening ceremony will start at 4.30 pm (IST) today. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Tokyo 2020 Live: Archer Deepika finishes 9th in ranking round
Stay with Times of India to get all the live updates on Olympics 2021, India Events at Tokyo Olympics, Results, Medal Table and more on Times of India. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Covid live: 'Relax travel restrictions for Indians'
India continues to report nearly 40,000 daily cases as states gear up to fight a possible third wave of the coronavirus infection in the country. Stay with TOI for all the live updates Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Amarinder to attend Sidhu’s installation ceremony
Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh on Thursday agreed to attend the installation ceremony of the new Punjab Congress president Navjot Singh Sidhu, putting an end to speculations that he may boycott the event on Friday. The CM will also host party MLAs and MPs over tea before Sidhu assumes charge. Amarinder had earlier put a precondition that Sidhu should publicly apologise for his ‘derogatory’ tweets before he agrees to meet Sidhu. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Second-hand flat buyers have same rights: SC
In a major relief to homebuyers who purchased flats from original allottees but were not delivered the apartments, the Supreme Court on Thursday said a builder cannot deny their right to get possession within a reasonable period of time and that they are also entitled to get a refund of their money. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
High positivity in some states could spur next wave: Govt
Even as the overall Covid positivity rate has been less than 3% for over a month now, states like Kerala, Manipur, Rajasthan, Mizoram, Nagaland and Meghalaya still have large number of districts with weekly positivity significantly above 10%, causing concern in the Centre that this may trigger the next wave in the absence of stringent micro-level containment. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
'Pegasus row aimed at derailing data protection bill'
Junior external affairs minister Meenakshi Lekhi on Thursday said the Pegasus controversy was linked to a report of a parliamentary committee headed by her that examined the Personal Data Protection Bill, and was an attempt to prevent such a legislation. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
'Centre never sought oxygen death data'
Two Congress-led states on Thursday refuted the Centre’s statement in Parliament that “no deaths due to lack of oxygen were specifically reported by the states” during the second wave of Covid-19. The health ministers of Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh claimed their states were never asked to submit the relevant data and hence did not report the number of Covid deaths medically attributed to oxygen shortage. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Ready to go: Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa
Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa gave enough indications on Thursday that his exit was imminent and said he would abide by the BJP central leadership’s decision about his political future. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Phones of ex-CBI chief Alok Verma too on snoop list: Report
After the government decided to remove Alok Verma as the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) chief, his three phone numbers were allegedly noted by an unnamed agency which was known to be a user of the Pegasus spyware, a web portal said in a report on Thursday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
IT searches Dainik Bhaskar, oppn calls it attack on press
In a major action, income tax (I-T) officials on Thursday conducted searches on 30 premises across several cities, including Indore, Bhopal, Jaipur, Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Korba and Ahmedabad, against the Bhaskar media group and its promoters in the Panama paper leak case. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Anil Ambani may also have been surveilled: Report
Phone numbers that have been used by Anil Ambani and one other official of the Reliance ADA Group were added to the leaked list that was analysed by media partners of the Pegasus Project consortium, web portal The Wire said on Thursday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Pegasus row: MP snatches, tears IT min’s papers in Parl
High drama unfolded in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday afternoon when Trinamool Congress MP Shantanu Sen snatched papers from IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw just as the minister stood up to make a statement on the Pegasus snooping row, setting off a heated exchange of words with BJP benches. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Shilpa Shetty's first post since Raj Kundra’s arrest
Shilpa Shetty's husband Raj Kundra has been arrested for creating pornography content for mobile applications. He has been sent to police custody till Friday. Also, the latest reports stated that Shilpa will not be served a summon in the Raj Kundra case which was being speculated in the last few days. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Wednesday 21 July 2021
Live: I-T dept conducts searches on Dainik Bhaskar Group
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Magnitude-4.8 earthquake hits Rajasthan's Bikaner
Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 on the Richter scale hit Bikaner in Rajasthan on Thursday morning. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Israeli ministers to look into NSO spyware charges
Israel has set up a senior inter-ministerial team to look into growing allegations that the Pegasus spyware sold by an Israeli cyber firm has been abused in India, France, Mexico, Morocco and Iraq, an Israeli source said on Wednesday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Two Olympic athletes test positive for Covid-19: Organisers
Tokyo 2020 Olympic organisers said on Thursday two athletes residing in the Olympic village tested positive for COVID-19. The organisers announced 12 new positive cases overall, including the two athletes, bringing the total to 87. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony director fired
Tokyo Olympic opening ceremony show director Kentaro Kobayashi has been fired over a decades-old comedy skit referencing the Holocaust, organisers said Thursday, in the latest blow for the pandemic-delayed Games. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Taliban routing drugs to West via India: DRI
A Taliban link to drug smuggling to the West via Hyderabad and other Indian cities has emerged in the probe by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI). Heroin consignments are frequently being caught at airports in the past few weeks, with three cases in Hyderabad alone. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Kangana moves Bombay HC against defamation case
In an appeal filed through advocate Rizwan Siddiquee, Ranaut claimed that the Andheri metropolitan magistrate's court initiated proceedings against her by relying only on the police's report and did not examine witnesses independently. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
India in extended troika on Af? Russia yet to decide
Even as it backs a stronger role for India in the Afghanistan peace process, Russia is yet to make up its mind on India’s participation in the extended troika format involving US, China, Russia and Pakistan. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Big dip in J&K terror incidents in 2021
Jammu & Kashmir recorded a significant decline in terror-related incidents this year, which fell to 67 till July 16, 2021 from 105 till June 30 last year. Local terror recruitment too was lower at 57 cases till July 16 this year as compared to 73 in the first half of 2020. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Israeli ministers to look into NSO spyware charges
Israel has set up a senior inter-ministerial team to look into growing allegations that the Pegasus spyware sold by an Israeli cyber firm has been abused in India, France, Mexico, Morocco and Iraq, an Israeli source said on Wednesday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Delta causing most post-vaccine infections
Genome sequencing of recent samples from across the country shows that the Delta variant continues to be the dominant lineage causing new Covid-19 cases though there is strong evidence that vaccination offers a high level of protection, the Indian SARS-CoV2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG) said. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
China woos young Tibetans to join PLA
China has further cranked up efforts to recruit young Tibetans in the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and local militias as well as to act as guides along the border, even as it continues to consolidate its military positions and upgrade its airbases facing India. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Didi tries to rally opposition for 2024 but says no PM aspirations
“We have to unite, for our people, for our country. People will never forgive us if we don’t,” said Bengal CM and Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday, using the “July 21 Martyrs’ Day” platform to pitch for a united “front” of opposition parties to take on BJP in the 2024 general election. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
India, Pakistan forces exchange Eid sweets
The Indian Army and Border Security Force (BSF) on Wednesday exchanged sweets and pleasantries with their Pakistani counterparts on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha at different border posts in Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab for the first time since the Pulwama attack in 2019. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
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