Thursday 30 September 2021
Bubble fatigues forces Chris Gayle to leave IPL 2021
Star player Chris Gayle has decided to leave the IPL's bio-secure environment due to "bubble fatigue", his team Punjab Kings said on Thursday. Gayle had played two games for the team since IPL's resumption and now wants to refresh before the T20 World Cup beginning next month. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Auto-debit, pension: 9 changes that will set in from today
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‘Massive search’ to find Param Bir Singh launched
A week after the CID failed to serve a bailable warrant against Param Bir Singh as they could not find him at his address, state home minister Dilip Walse Patil on Thursday said the MVA government had launched a massive search to trace the former Mumbai police chief for his alleged involvement in serious crimes. When asked if Singh had gone to London or Russia, as alleged in certain quarters, Walse Patil said he had no such information. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Covid live: Sept sees less than 1% death rate, 1st in 5 months
For the first time since April this year, India recorded less than 1% deaths from the Covid-19 pandemic during the period of a month. The case fatality rate (CFR or death rate) dropped to 0.97% in September from a high of 3.07% in June. Stay here for all live updates Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
‘Gehlot trusts me,’ says PM, calls Cong CM ‘good friend’
When PM Modi attended a virtual ceremony on Thursday to lay the foundation stone of four medical colleges in Rajasthan, CM Ashok Gehlot put forward a list of development works he wanted for the state. “This shows he trusts me, despite our different political ideologies,” said Modi, calling Gehlot a “good friend”. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Goalie gets drawn into political game
Amrinder Singh, goalkeeper of the Indian national football team and ATK Mohun Bagan FC in the Indian Super League, is a celebrity in his own right, but his name with one syllable less than the former CM has fortuitously invited a whole lot of unwanted political attention. After being repeatedly tagged by the media and others in heated discussions and speculation about the Punjab turmoil, Amrinder has stood up to protect his “identity” like he would the Indian and ATK goal. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
PC lends voice to G-23 protest on ‘orchestrated hooliganism’
The Congress dissident bloc G 23 Thursday condemned the protest outside the residence of senior colleague Kapil Sibal, calling it orchestrated and demanding party chief Sonia Gandhi take action against those responsible. While in a spate of tweets from the letter writers did not mention who was behind the protests that they called orchestrated, the allegation appeared to be pointing at the AICC managers. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
HC frowns on trial judge over quizzing of rape survivor
The Bombay high court has upheld the life term handed to three men for a 2010 gang rape of a young woman who “innocently took a lift from a man in a car’’ in Pune. However, it frowned on the trial court judge and public prosecutor for allowing the defence to put unnecessary questions to her involving graphic details during cross-examination. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Road blockade by farmers inconveniencing commuters: SC
The Supreme Court on Thursday cited its own ruling that barred protesters from blocking public roads and said farmers’ grievances could be addressed either by Parliament or judiciary but they cannot be seen to cause harassment to commuters through sit-in dharnas on highways, hindering traffic to and from Delhi to neighbouring Haryana and Uttar Pradesh. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Six turncoat MLAs put Congress in a spot in Rajasthan
Amid the pangs of its Punjab headache, Rajasthan has raised its hand to present Congress with a new problem to solve. Four of the six BSP-turned-Congress legislators from the desert state on Thursday reached New Delhi to seek "legal and political" support to save their places in the face of a Supreme Court petition challenging their assembly membership under the anti-defection law. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Crisis brings relief for two Congress CMs
The unexpected crisis in its Punjab unit wrought by the leadership’s choice Navjot Sidhu and the renewed G23 aggression are likely to provide relief to Congress incumbents in the two other party-ruled states which have been rocked by demands for change in recent months. The twin events have created enough disturbance within Congress, that many believe is likely to dampen the leadership’s appetite for experiments. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
After agri boost, monsoon set to withdraw from Oct 6
The four-month summer monsoon, which ended as a ‘normal’ rainy season on Thursday and is set to withdraw from October 6, leaves India’s agriculture on a good footing with the levels of soil moisture sufficient to support the rabi or winter crop at a time when the economy is still recovering from Covid. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Congress crisis peaks as Capt says will quit party, senior leaders back Sibal
The crisis in Congress escalated on Thursday with former Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh saying he will quit Congress soon, and senior leader P Chidambaram joining veteran partymen Ghulam Nabi Azad, B S Hooda and Anand Sharma to criticise protests by a group of workers outside ‘G23’ leader and former Union minister Kapil Sibal’s house. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Adani’s wealth surges 261%, now Asia’s second richest
India has added five billionaires every month in the last 12 months as the value of businesses such as chemicals, software and pharmaceuticals soared. Among the traditional billionaires, Gautam Adani (59) and family, with Rs 5.1 lakh crore (a 261% surge), for the first time has become Asia’s second-richest. His family has added Rs 1,000 crore a day over the last year. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
69% adults have got at least one jab, 25% fully vaccinated: Govt
As many as 31 states and UTs have covered more than 60% of their adult population above 18 with at least one dose of Covid vaccines and 25% of this cohort has received the full two doses. Overall, 69% of the total adult population of the country has received at least one dose of vaccine. As a share of the entire population, the coverage works out to 46% and India has administered 889 million shots. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Core sector grows 11.6% in August on low base effect
The eight core sectors grew for the sixth consecutive month in August led by robust expansion in cement, electricity, coal and natural gas segments, data showed on Thursday. The key infrastructure sector spanning coal, crude oil, natural gas, refinery products, fertilisers, steel, cement and electricity grew an annual 11.6% in August, higher than the 9.9% in July. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
SC seeks Adani Power’s response to Gujarat Urja’s curative plea
The Supreme Court on Thursday asked Adani Power to respond within three weeks to Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam’s curative plea seeking reversal of the SC’s 2019 judgment upholding Adani’s decision to terminate its Mundra plant’s power purchase agreement (PPA) with Urja. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Musk, Bezos set to offer broadband in India
Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk, the world’s two richest businessmen, are set to take on Airtel’s Sunil Mittal and Reliance Jio’s Mukesh Ambani in the high-speed broadband and internet space as they have approached the Indian government with separate plans to offer satellite-based internet connectivity. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Good summer monsoon and prediction of normal winter rains raise hope for record output in 2021-22 crop year
The four-month summer monsoon ended as ‘normal’ rainy season on Thursday by bridging the earlier deficit and its withdrawal from northwest India will start from October 6 - the second most delayed withdrawal after 1960, said India Meteorological Department (IMD) while predicting ‘normal’ winter (October-December) monsoon rainfall that occurs in south Peninsular India. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Wednesday 29 September 2021
RCB have got rewards for being fearless: Kohli
Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli on Wednesday said impressive bowling in the middle overs and staying fearless during the game's crucial moments contributed to the team's fine run in this edition of the IPL. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Sidhu blames choice of new AG, ‘tainted’ ministers for quitting
The curious case of Navjot Singh Sidhu’s resignation as Punjab PCC chief within 10 days of his bête noire Amarinder Singh’s exit as CM unravelled on Wednesday when he declared the new-look Congress government’s choice of advocate general and the re-entry of “tainted” ministers into the restructured cabinet forced his hand. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Bypolls live: Voting under way in Bengal's Bhabanipur
Voting is under way in 3 assembly constituencies - Bhabanipur, Jangipur and Samserganj- in West Bengal. Chief minister Mamata Banerjee is contesting from Bhabanipur. Banerjee has to win this bypoll to retain the chief minister's post. The counting of votes will take place on October 3. Stay with TOI for all updates Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
'No player complained about Virat Kohli, written or verbal'
Putting a whole lot of two and twos together, sections of the media reported this week about Indian cricketers calling BCCI secretary Jay Shah to complain about Virat Kohli and his captaincy, and the BCCI decided to step in. The BCCI, once again for the record, had no role to play in Kohli resigning as captain of the T20 team. It was the cricketer's own decision. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Baghel loyalists land in Delhi, crisis in state flares up again
Amid the frantic firefighting in Punjab, Congress found itself dragged into the Chhattisgarh power struggle on Wednesday when around 15 party MLAs — loyalists of CM Bhupesh Baghel — landed in Delhi in the evening, apparently to lobby against any change of guard in the state. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Congress headless, no one knows who’s taking decisions: Sibal
Amid growing defections from the party and the chaos in the Punjab unit, Congress veteran and G-23 leader Ghulam Nabi Azad has asked the leadership to convene a meeting of the Congress Working Committee. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Loyalists target Sibal, G-23, accuse them of betrayal
The turmoil in Punjab Congress and the G-23 offensive against the leadership has triggered a bitter war of words, with Congress leaders slamming Kapil Sibal and some others for raising concerns about “instability in Punjab”. Former MP and Delhi leader Ajay Maken said, “Sonia Gandhi had ensured that Sibal became a minister at the Centre despite not having an organisational background. Everyone in the party is being heard. Want to tell Sibal and others that they shouldn’t degrade the organization that gave them an identity.” Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Amarinder meets Shah, stokes buzz of move ahead of Punjab polls
Former Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh on Wednesday called on Union home minister Amit Shah at the latter’s residence here. The two leaders had a meeting of over 50 minutes, boosting speculation about the Congress leader either joining BJP or allying with it for the Punjab polls. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
‘We’re G23, not Ji Huzoor’: Congress infighting out in open
Congress veteran and ‘G23’ leader Ghulam Nabi Azad has asked the party brass to convene a CWC meeting to discuss the problems in Punjab. Another ‘G23’ leader, Kapil Sibal, said the party was “headless” and no one knew who was taking decisions. Leaders close to “them” (leadership) have left the party, while “we” (G23) are standing by them, he added. Suggesting they were loyal but not blind, Sibal said, “We are G23, not Ji Huzoor 23”. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
India set to take part in SCO anti-terror exercise in Pakistan
India is likely to send a three-member team to participate in a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) anti-terror exercise in Pakistan next week, TOI has learnt. The Pabbi anti-terror Exercise 2021 is being held at Pabbi in Pakistan’s Nowshera district from October 3 under the aegis of SCO Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS) which seeks to promote counter-terrorism cooperation between SCO member-states. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Second wettest Sept in 27 years bridges monsoon deficit
Above-normal rainfall this month, which turned out to be the second wettest September in the past 27 years, has almost bridged the deficit of the monsoon season with the cumulative rainfall showing the gap to be narrowed down from 9% on August 31 to merely 1% on Wednesday, indicating the four-month season may finally be logged as ‘near normal’ monsoon. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Sidhu blames choice of new AG, ‘tainted’ ministers for quitting
The curious case of Navjot Singh Sidhu’s resignation as Punjab PCC chief within 10 days of his bête noire Amarinder Singh’s exit as CM unravelled on Wednesday when he declared the new-look Congress government’s choice of advocate general and the re-entry of “tainted” ministers into the restructured cabinet forced his hand. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Pre-primary kids to get midday meals too
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday scaled up the national mid-day meal scheme as ‘PM-POSHAN’ which will also cover students of ‘Balvatikas’ (pre-primary classes) and provide hot cooked meals to students of elementary classes in government and aided schools. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
HC: Breastfeeding inalienable constitutional right of a mom
Breastfeeding is an inalienable constitutional right of a lactating mother and the right of the infant needs to be assimilated with the mother’s right, the Karnataka high court observed on Wednesday. It was disposing a batch of petitions filed by the biological mother and foster parents of a toddler. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
China outspends US, others in overseas belt and road projects
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Piramal acquires DHFL for Rs 34k cr
In the first insolvency resolution in the financial services space, Piramal Group has concluded payment of Rs 34,250 crore to take over Dewan Housing and Finance (DHFL). The deal is likely to help banks that had been hit by the company’s collapse. The payment will bolster the finances of banks that have written off loans to DHFL, whose promoters are accused of fraud. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
8k genetic testing can assess heart disease risk
More people are now undergoing a one-off genetic test costing Rs 8,000 to assess if they are born with a predisposition to heart diseases. The genomic risk score, also called polygenic score, currently prescribed for high-risk individuals — with family history of heart diseases, uncontrolled diabetes, hypertension or cholesterol levels — helps doctors assess risk, prevent or delay heart diseases, said senior cardiologist Dr S Ajit Mullasari at the Madras Medical Mission. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
SC seeks Tirupati response on ritual ‘irregularities’
The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought response from Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) to a year-and-half old complaint by a devotee of Lord Balaji that irregularities have crept into the daily “puja and archana” in the temple causing consternation among devotees of the principal deity. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Tuesday 28 September 2021
In race to pip ICC, BCCI comes up with IPL media-rights tender
In a statement late Tuesday, the BCCI said: "IPL media rights tender for the cycle 2023-27 will be released immediately after the appointment of two new IPL teams". The two new teams will be finalized on October 25 and therefore, expect the BCCI to bring out the Invitation To Tender (ITT) for IPL's next media rights cycle by the time October spills into November. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
IPL: Mumbai keep playoff hopes alive with win over Punjab
Under fire for not playing, and then not bowling in the second leg of IPL-2021, ahead of the T20 World Cup, Pandya smashed an unbeaten 40 (30b, 4x4, 2x6) on Tuesday night to help MI chase down 136 in a do-or-die game against a spirited Punjab Kings at Abu Dhabi. MI's six-wicket win in a low scoring thriller helped them climb to the fifth spot in the table, even as Punjab are at sixth. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Romantic pics of Ranbir Kapoor & GF Alia
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US generals advised having 2.5k troops in Afghan, Biden said no
Top American generals on Tuesday told lawmakers that they had recommended having 2,500 troops in Afghanistan to which President Joe Biden disagreed. The White House, however, defended the presidential decision, acknowledging that it was a split recommendation from Biden's advisors and generals. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Live: Govt extends Covid curbs till October 31
India on Tuesday reported 18,795 new Covid-19 cases, the lowest daily count in 201 days. Meanwhile, the number of active Covid-19 cases in the country has declined to 2,92,206. Stay with TOI for all updates: Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Gandhi siblings left red-faced amid efforts to rejig Congress
After the central leadership completely owned the Punjab restructuring and felt it had settled the chaotic unit, the surprise resignation by state president Navjot Singh Sidhu caught everyone by surprise and threatened to destabilise its stronghold and cast the Gandhi leadership in poor light. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Most women in managerial posts in Northeast, AP & Punjab
The north-eastern states generally have the highest ratio of female workers in managerial positions, with Meghalaya topping the chart with 34.1%, followed by Sikkim and Mizoram, according to the annual bulletin of the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS). Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Switchover buzz as Amarinder in Delhi to meet ‘friends’
Former Punjab chief minister Captain Amarinder Singh arrived in Delhi on Tuesday amidst an intense buzz over a meeting with the BJP brass that might be a precursor to an alliance, even as his visit was termed as a personal one to meet “friends”. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Month after month, Covaxin missing production target
Homegrown Covaxin was to play a major role in vaccination against Covid-19. But eight months after the vaccination drive began, only one in 11 Indians has managed to get the first indigenous vaccine. Bharat Biotech, which manufactures it, has failed to ramp up production at the pace it had envisaged. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Bombay HC fines co Rs 25 lakh for ‘wasting court’s time’
To ensure that those approaching courts in commercial disputes “understand that courts are not playgrounds, and litigation is not a pastime,” the Bombay HC recently directed a private company to pay Rs 25 lakh to a party against whom it was seeking orders. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Adani loses out to Gujarat Gas on city gas distribution network
The Supreme Court on Tuesday threw out Adani Gas Ltd’s challenge to the decision of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) to award the city natural gas distribution (CGD) network for Sanand, Bavla and Dholka in Gujarat to Gujarat Gas. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Govt’s online job exchange for elderly to start on Oct 1
Come October 1, senior citizens seeking work opportunities will be able to register themselves on a first-of-its-kind dedicated employment exchange portal for the elderly. The ‘Senior Able Citizens for Re-Employment in Dignity (Sacred)’ portal, being steered by the ministry of social justice and empowerment (MoSJ&E), will enable “virtual matching” of employable elderly of 60 years and above with employers who come forward and register on the platform. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Switch hit: Sidhu quits as PCC chief; minister follows
In a switch hit that left Congress on a sticky wicket in Punjab again, cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu quit as PCC chief on Tuesday, followed by the resignation of new minister Razia Sultana “in solidarity” with him. Gulzar Inder Singh Chahal, who was made PCC treasurer soon after Sidhu took over, also put in his papers along with general secretary Yoginder Dhingra. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Sebi fines Videocon’s Dhoot, two others for insider trading
Markets regulator Sebi has penalised promoters of Videocon Industries, Venugopal Dhoot and two of his investment companies, with a total fine of Rs 75 lakh for pledging Videocon shares without proper disclosure to shareholders and also for entering into off market transactions using inside information. The case relates to Sebi rule violations by these entities between April and September 2017. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Congress to retire Kerala old warhorses?
It’s a season of open discontent in the Kerala unit of Congress but those in the know say that it is not likely to extend beyond a lot of sound and some fury. Reason: The Congress high command in Delhi wants the old guard sidelined and rampant factionalism neutralised, and to that purpose it will be willing to put up with KPCC president K Sudhakaran’s rather brash and authoritarian style of functioning. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Sidhu not a stable man, resignation sheer drama: Amarinder Singh
Former Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh on Tuesday said Navjot Sidhu’s resignation as PPCC chief within two months of taking over the vital post had proved beyond doubt that the cricketer turned politician was an “unstable” man, who could not be relied upon to lead the ruling party, especially in a border state like Punjab. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Monday 27 September 2021
Microsoft CEO on TikTok deals: 'Strangest thing I've worked on'
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Dad jobless, desi boy finishes 2nd at Euro tennis meet
Vedant Mohan was the only player in the elite field of 14 boys, aged 10 and under, who had travelled to Croatia’s resort town of Umag without a coach. But the young Indian tennis player made light of his torn shoes to leave all but one of the competition behind, finishing runner-up in the Champions Bowl World Finals. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Cyclone Gulab live: IMD issues red alert for 7 Maha districts
Cyclone Gulab has fizzled into a depression but the system’s westward movement has resulted in a red alert for seven districts in Maharashtra, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting extremely heavy/heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated locations on Tuesday. In the wake of heavy rains, chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao on Monday announced that all government offices, schools, colleges and other educational institutions in the state would remain closed on Tuesday. Stay with TOI for all the latest updates: Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
RR couldn't score more in the last few overs: Sanju
Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson on Monday rued that they could not finish their innings with a flourish from a strong position and lost to Sunrisers Hyderabad by seven wickets, making it tougher for themselves to make the cut for the IPL Play-offs. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
2,000-yr-old Meerut find may lead to ‘lost’ Ashoka pillar site
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All citizens will get digital health ID: PM Modi
PM Modi on Monday launched the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, envisaged as a complete digital health ecosystem with a ‘health ID’ for every citizen, digitised personal health records, as well as a registry of doctors and health facilities across the country. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Jobs in 9 non-farm sectors rose 29% in June quarter: Study
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UK Royal Mint launches first-ever gold bar featuring Hindu deity to celebrate Diwali
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SC ticks off corporate lawyers on pleas for urgent listing
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Community leaders turn ‘influencers’ to boost vaccination drive in tribal districts
In many of the tribal-majority districts, it is not celebrities but community leaders and members of self-help groups, mostly led by women, who have emerged as key “influencers” to push the Covid vaccination drive. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Bombay HC bars open-court hearing of workplace sex harassment cases
Issuing guidelines for sexual harassment at workplace cases, the Bombay high court has directed that henceforth all such matters will be heard in-camera or in the judge’s chambers and not in open court, and the orders are not to be uploaded on the official website. The HC has also barred the media from publishing the proceedings without court permission. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Rift in CPI over promotion may have resulted in Kanhaiya Kumar's exit
An internal split within the Communist Party of India (CPI) over promoting Kanhaiya Kumar at the national level may have triggered the former student leader’s imminent exit from the party. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
RSS-linked magazine calls Amazon ‘East India Co 2.0’
Days after its attack on Infosys, RSS-affiliate magazine Panchjanya, in its latest issue, has carried a cover story on Amazon, likening the online retail giant to East India Company and accusing it of corrupt practices. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Bharat Bandh paralyses Punjab, has limited impact elsewhere
Farm groups in Punjab, which have been at the forefront of the struggle against the Central farm laws, brought the state to near standstill on Monday as the Bharat bandh paralysed rail and road traffic, and business establishments were shut in all towns and cities. While the impact was less severe in Haryana, the western part of Uttar Pradesh saw some toll plazas being blocked and trains cancelled due to protests on tracks. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
SC puts govt on notice, says ‘don’t play football with lives of young doctors’
The Supreme Court on Monday accused the National Medical Council, National Board of Examinations and the health ministry of “playing football” with the lives of young doctors aspiring to do their specialisation by changing the pattern of questions for the NEET-Super Speciality Examination more than a month after notifying the exam date. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Pay closer attention to N-proliferation, India says at UNSC
India on Monday called for stepped up attention from the international community to check illicit proliferation of nuclear weapons. Addressing the UN security council meeting on the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT), foreign secretary Harsh V Shringla said, “There is a need for the international community to pay closer attention to the illicit proliferation of networks of nuclear weapons, their delivery systems, components and relevant technologies.” Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Amid global spurt, average height of Indians declined over 10 years
In the context of an increase in average heights worldwide, there was, alarmingly, a decline in the average height of adult men and women in India in the decade from 2005-06 to 2015-16 after a significant increase from 1998-99. Women from the poorest sections showed the steepest decline as did tribal women. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Sunday 26 September 2021
IPL 2021: Harshal Patel the man for RCB, again
Harshal Patel is fast turning out to be Mumbai Indians’ nemesis. He’s a bowler Mumbai won’t forget in a hurry. For the second time this season, the seamer (4/17) turned out to be the game changer for Royal Challengers Bangalore against Mumbai. In the first leg of the competition in India, Harshal had returned 5/27 against the defending champions. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Pics: PM visits Parliament building construction site
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday visited the construction site of the new Parliament building, which is expected to be completed in the second half of the next year. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Elon Musk praises China once again with Tesla set to invest more
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Merkel's bloc stumbles badly in Germany; horse-trading ahead
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Bharat bandh live: Farmers block highways in Punjab, Haryana
Mobilisation of farmers opposed to the new farm laws is in full swing for the Bharat bandh on Monday. Their presence at the Singhu protest site along the Delhi-Haryana border has considerably swelled. The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) has called the nationwide strike and appealed to all organisations of workers, traders, transporters, businessmen, students, youth and women to voluntarily participate in it from 6am to 4pm. Stay with TOI for all updates Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
1 dead, many evacuated as Gulab makes landfall
A fisherman from Andhra Pradesh died while hundreds of people were evacuated, as cyclonic storm Gulab made landfall 20km north of Kalingapatnam on Sunday evening. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Covid live: At 2 lakh, India logs lowest weekly cases in 6 months
India recorded just over 2 lakh fresh cases of Covid-19 in the week ending Sunday, a 6.4% decline from the previous seven days and the lowest weekly count in nearly six months. Stay with TOI for all updates Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
African, S American nations hail PM Modi's vaccine pitch at UNGA
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vaccine pitch during his UNGA address on Saturday went down well with several heads of African and South American countries with many delegates thanking him for offering to make India the hub of global production of the anti -Covid shots and restoring supplies. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
S Jaishankar, Thai minister hold discussions on Myanmar crisis
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PM Modi: UPI transactions making economy more transparent
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said growing volume of UPI transactions was making the economy more transparent and helping boost fin-tech.In his monthly radio broadcast Mann ki Baat, he also nudged Indians to buy khadi, handloom and handicraft products during the festival season as part of his push for local items. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Caste census need of hour, Centre should do a rethink: Nitish Kumar
Reiterating his demand for a countrywide caste Census, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar on Sunday said it is the need of the hour and the Centre should reconsider its decision against it. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Last-minute drama over shortlist as 15 Punjab ministers take oath
A last-minute replacement, an abortive campaign to dislodge another from the shortlist and a public outburst by two disgruntled ex-ministers marked the swearing-in of new Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi’s 15-member Cabinet on Sunday, mirroring the drama of his own selection a week ago. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Singhu swells for today’s Bharat bandh
Mobilisation of farmers opposed to the new farm laws is in full swing for the Bharat bandh on Monday. Their presence at the Singhu protest site along the Delhi-Haryana border has considerably swelled. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Shout, demand 50% quota in all spheres, CJI urges women
At a time when the Union government is still at the proposal stage for reserving 50% panchayat membership for women, Chief Justice of India N V Ramana on Sunday strongly batted for 50% quota for women in all spheres of activity, urging them to “shout and demand” for this right. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
China shows real intent, more PLA shelters come up on LAC
Seventeen months into the military confrontation in eastern Ladakh, China continues to build more troops shelters along the frontier as part of its ongoing overall consolidation of military positions and upgrade of air bases facing India. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Ahead of polls, Yogi revamps team to give it caste balance
BJP consolidated its ‘sawarn’ (upper caste), non-Yadav-OBC and non-Jatav-SC rainbow social coalition in UP, ahead of the 2022 UP polls, by inducting seven new ministers in an expansion of the Yogi Adityanath ministry on Sunday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Saturday 25 September 2021
Live: Cyclone Gulab to hit Andhra-Odisha coast later today
An orange alert has been issued in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh ahead of cyclone 'Gulab', which is approaching the coastal states from the Bay of Bengal and is expected to make landfall on Sunday evening, according to the India Meteorological Department. Parts of Odisha are witnessing heavy rain. The cyclone is likely to cross south Odisha and north Andhra Pradesh coasts between Kalingapatnam & Gopalpur around Sunday midnight. Stay with TOI for all the latest updates: Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
IPL: A big leadership test for Virat and Rohit
As the race to the playoffs hots up, Royal Challengers Bangalore and Mumbai Indians will look to get their campaign back on track. Both sides have started the UAE leg of the IPL with consecutive losses. A win will put the winning side on course for a last-four berth. RCB are currently placed third while Mumbai have slipped to the sixth spot. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
IPL: Bravo vs Russell will be key in CSK-KKR match
It’s getting heated in the desert. While some teams seem to be feeling it, CSK and KKR are revelling in it. For now, these two teams are looking the hungriest in the second phase of the IPL, for different reasons. While CSK are chasing a top-two berth, KKR are suddenly a rejuvenated side after a poor first leg and are pushing to make the playoffs. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Channi’s new team likely to have 7 new faces
After days of hectic discussions and uncertainty, the Congress leadership finally arrived at a consensus on who all will join the Punjab cabinet. The list was cleared during CM Charanjit Singh Channi’s meeting with Rahul Gandhi that went on past Friday midnight. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
4 decades ago, India started its road trip in this little car
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PFI instigated illegal settlers, have sought total ban: Assam CM
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CJI calls for people-friendly judiciary to help the vulnerable
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US bill seeks to save job-linkedgreen cards from going to waste
USCIS will also be enabled to award green cards to eligible applicants from the pool of unused employment-based immigrant green cards during the fiscal years 2020 and 2021. While a short summary of the bill is available, the entire text has not yet been issued in the public domain. If the bill is passed, it will greatly help the Indian diaspora stuck for decades in the green card backlog. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
No change in Covishield dose gap: NTAGI chief
Dr N K Arora, chairman of the Covid-19 working group of National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (NTAGI), on Saturday ruled out any changes in the gap between two doses of Covishield citing scientific studies suggesting the vaccine’s higher efficacy when the interval between the shots was longer. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
‘Using terror as political tool dangerous’: PM Modi slams Pakistan at UNGA
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expectedly had a message in his UN General Assembly address for Pakistan, as he slammed use of terrorism as a political tool, but equally significantly for China as he said the “reliability’’ of global institutions of governance, built over decades, had been hit by their handling of issues like Covid-19 origin and ‘ease of doing business’ rankings. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Come, make in India: PM Modi woos global vaccine manufacturers
PM Narendra Modi on Saturday made an important effort to put India on the front-line of the global fight against Covid-19, by inviting global vaccine manufacturers to “come and make vaccines in India”. “I, today, invite vaccine manufacture around the world — come, make vaccines in India,” PM Modi said while addressing the 76th session of the UN General Assembly. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Cyclone Gulab set to hit Andhra Pradesh, Odisha today
In a rare occurrence during September, a cyclone is set to hit the north Andhra-south Odisha coast on Sunday evening with expected wind speeds gusting up to 95kmph, the IMD has warned. The cyclone, christened ‘Gulab’, intensified from a deep depression over north Bay of Bengal on Saturday afternoon and is expected to make landfall by Sunday around Kalingapatnam, between Vishakhapatnam and Gopalpur, the India Meteorological Department said. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Channi’s new team likely to have 7 new faces
After days of hectic discussions and uncertainty, the Congress leadership finally arrived at a consensus on who all will join the Punjab cabinet. The list was cleared during CM Charanjit Singh Channi’s meeting with Rahul Gandhi that went on past Friday midnight. On returning from Delhi, Channi met Punjab governor Banwarilal Purohit on Saturday, and 15 cabinet ministers will now be administered the oath of office at 4.30pm on Sunday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Friday 24 September 2021
After being called a 'mard' for her physical transformation, Taapsee Pannu says Rashmi Rocket is an ode to women who hear this daily
Taapsee Pannu leaves her fans impressed once again with the hard-hitting trailer of her upcoming film Rashmi Rocket. The most striking thing about Rashmi Rocket is the way Taapsee Pannu has got into the skin of her character, with her perfect athletic body.
But, ever since the actor has been prepping for her character in the film and transformed herself to look like a runner, Taapsee has been subjected to rather harsh comments on the internet for her athletic body.
From being called a 'Mard' to nasty remarks of asking her to change her gender. Taapsee took to her social media and gave a savage reply to all those who objectified her. She wrote,"Heartfelt thank youFrom yours Truly. But there are many women who actually hear this daily for no fault of theirs. An ode to all the athletes who give their sweat and blood to the sport and their nation and still get to hear this.
#RashmiRocket #AbUdneKaTimeAaGayaHai4"
Heartfelt thank you
From yours Truly.
But there are many women who actually hear this daily for no fault of theirs.
An ode to all the athletes who give their sweat and blood to the sport and their nation and still get to hear this. #RashmiRocket #AbUdneKaTimeAaGayaHai pic.twitter.com/ASTJ2UdkZc— taapsee pannu (@taapsee) September 24, 2021
Commenting on the objectification during the virtual press conference of the film's trailer launch, Taapsee said, "Who defines what's feminine and what is not? Is it just about your muscular build that you will be judged on who is a female and who is not? Do you realize that there are some hormonal imbalances that are there in certain females by default, it is not their choice? It might be a result of that they end up having the kind of physique that they have, ”
Living up to the movie title, the trailer of Rashmi Rocket showcases an inspiring narrative of its lead protagonist and her journey to become Rashmi Rocket. The thrilling plot revolves around gender testing on female athletes and how she faces discrimination for not being conventionally feminine.
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Pak is 'arsonist' disguising as 'fire-fighter': India at UNGA
Pakistan, where terrorists enjoy free pass, is an "arsonist" disguising itself as a "fire-fighter", and the entire world has suffered because of its policies as the country nurtures terrorists in its backyard, India has said in a blistering retort after Prime Minister Imran Khan raked up the issue of Kashmir in his address to the UN General Assembly. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Our players have understood their roles: CSK captain Dhoni
Three-time winners CSK endured their worst outing last season when they finished seventh in the eight-team league, a far cry from the manner in which they are dominating in this edition, including their latest six-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bangalore. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai Reunion: Rupali Ganguly gets trolled by Satish Shah; Rajesh Kumar recreates Rosesh Sarabhai
The cast of the popular TV serial Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai had a reunion on Wednesday evening and Rupali Ganguly who essayed the role of Monisha on the show took fans inside the gathering via Instagram live. The show also featured Satish Shah, Ratna Pathak Shah, Sumeet Raghavan, Rajesh Kumar, and Deven Bhojani, among others.
During the live, Rupali is heard saying, "I am sure you all have guessed where we are and what we are doing. And I have to make you meet my most favouritest family." She then hugged Satish Shah who plays her father-in-law on the show and he joked, "Tere baal hataegi to meri shakal dikhegi”. She then kissed him on the cheek and he said, "I love her".
Rupali took the fans to the balcony where Ratna Pathak Shah was seen engrossed in a serious discussion. Rupali introduced Deven Bhojani as the “cutest”. He plays the role of Dushyant on the show. When Rupali asks Ratna to say ‘Hi’, she puts on a serious face and asked, "To whom?" reminding people of her character Maya Sarabhai. She then kisses Rupali and tells her, "Hi to you".
She then takes the camera to Rajesh Kumar and Sumeet Raghavan who are seen talking in a room. Rajesh does his Rosesh Sarabhai voice and recreates his popular line ‘Whoopie’.
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Sharing the video, Rupali Ganguly wrote on Instagram, "Sarabhai ka reunion." She also shared a picture with her Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai co-stars and wrote, “I love them More pics coming up."
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IPL 2021: MS Dhoni's men thump shoddy RCB to go top of the table
On Friday night at the sandswept Sharjah Cricket Stadium, there was one thing in common between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings. Their openers got them off to a good start. The similarity ended there and the differences thereafter were jarring. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Sachin Pilot-Rahul Gandhi meet sparks Raj rejig buzz
Congress leader Sachin Pilot was apparently called for discussions, in which Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Vadra both were present. A cabinet reshuffle in the Gehlot government is pending for a while now. The state government is to be rejigged by including MLAs loyal to Pilot, while the party is also to appoint district presidents and chairmen of state corporations. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
SC bars Kerala HC from testing validity of law on EWS quota
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Live: Kerala cases fall below 18k, India tally under 30k
After two days of reporting 30,000-plus fresh cases of Covid-19, the country-wide tally fell below that mark on Friday as infection numbers in Kerala declined to under 18,000 on Friday. India recorded 29,595 fresh cases of the virus, down from 31,407 on Thursday and 32,028 on the day before. Stay with TOI for all updates -- Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
CoWin to add date of birth for fully vaccinated travelling abroad
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Sachin Pilot-Rahul Gandhi meet sparks Raj rejig buzz
Pilot was apparently called for discussions in which Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra both were present. A Cabinet reshuffle in the Gehlot government is pending for a while now. The state government is to be rejigged by including MLAs loyal to Pilot, while the party is also to appoint district presidents and chairmen of state corporations. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
SC: Convict’s right to raise juvenility plea at any time needs rethink
Nearly a decade after giving convicts the right to raise juvenility plea at any stage, the Supreme Court on Friday realised that its 2012 ruling has opened the floodgates for petitions where convicts, even more than a decade after dismissal of their final appeals, continue to raise the plea that they were juveniles at the time of the crime to seek reduction in sentence. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
MoD inks Rs 21k cr deal with Airbus for 56 IAF planes
The Union defence ministry on Friday inked the over Rs 21,000 crore (around $3 billion) contract with Airbus Defence and Space (Spain) to acquire 56 C-295 medium transport aircraft to replace the old Avro planes of the IAF. Airbus will deliver 16 of the twin-turboprop C-295MW aircraft in a flyaway condition within two years, with the remaining 40 being manufactured in India by the Tata Consortium under a joint industrial partnership within 10 years. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Top gangster killed by rivals in court, both hitmen shot
In a brazen strike inside a courtroom in the Rohini district court complex on Friday afternoon, gangster Jitender Gogi was gunned down by two shooters alleged hired by his rival. The two assailants, dressed as lawyers, were killed on the spot in a calibrated response by men of Delhi Police’s special cell, who were accompanying Gogi. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Huawei executive to be freed after deal with US prosecutors
The chief financial officer of Chinese telecoms giant Huawei reached a deferred prosecution agreement with US prosecutors Friday to avoid felony fraud charges, clearing the way for her release after nearly three years detention in Canada. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Quad meet: Concert of four democracies stand up to China without mentioning it
Leaders from four diverse democratic nations, each country separated by thousands of miles of sea lanes, met at the White House on Friday for the first in-person Quad summit and said they would work together as only democracies can to address some of the most pressing challenges of the times. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Thursday 23 September 2021
Gabby Petito's disappearance captivated the world. Why?
The death of young adventurer Gabby Petito sparked immense US and worldwide interest. The recent discovery of the 22-year-old travel blogger's body in Wyoming, and Tuesday's ruling of her death as a homicide, drew headlines far and wide. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
US V-P Kamala Harris, PM Modi talk up Indo-US ties at first in-person meeting
Perceived ideological dissonance aside, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United States Vice-President Kamala Harris presented a friendly front before cameras at their first in-person meeting, pledging that the two countries would work together on global health, climate and security issues. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Iyer, Tripathi help Kolkata Knight Riders beat Mumbai Indians
After coming back superbly with the ball to restrict MI to a below-par 155 for six, KKR made a mockery of the chase, as Rahul Tripathi (74 not out, 42b, 3x6, 8x4) and their new star Venkatesh Iyer (53, 30b, 3x6, 4x4) powered them to a convincing seven-wicket win with their aggressive half-centuries, with 29 balls remaining. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
PIO space scientist wants to give wings to desi students’ dreams
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Two killed in police firing at Assam eviction site
Two civilians were killed and nine policemen injured at Dholpur in Assam’s Darrang district on Thursday as an eviction drive to reclaim government land from allegedly illegal settlers triggered mob fury and instant reprisal, including firing from all sides at a man charging at the cops with a stick before raining batons on him as he lay on the ground. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
No technical concern in Covishield certificate process: UK
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PM Modi, US Vice-President Kamala Harris flower a new friendship
Perceived ideological dissonance aside, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United States Vice-President Kamala Harris presented a friendly front before cameras at their first in-person meeting, pledging that the two countries would work together on global health, climate and security issues. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
‘At home’ vaccine for disabled, people with special needs gets govt nod
The Centre has allowed door-to-door inoculation for people with disability, special needs or any physical challenges that may be impeding accessibility to Covid vaccination centres. The Centre has asked states and UTs to facilitate vaccination for such people at home under supervision. Special needs will include persons who are bed-ridden or with restricted mobility. “We have written to all states on September 22. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Key trial of 5,000-km ICBM Agni-V in October
India will soon conduct another test of its most formidable strategic missile, the over 5,000-km Agni-V, even as work is still in progress to develop multiple-warhead capability for ballistic missiles. The “user-trial in full operational configuration” of the Agni-V missile, which carries a single 1.5-tonne warhead, will be conducted by the tri-Service Strategic Forces Command (SFC) in October, said sources on Thursday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
No OBC info in 2021 census as 2011 caste data unusable: Govt
The Centre Thursday told the Supreme Court it has decided not to enumerate Other Backward Castes as part of the 2021 Census as taking a headcount of castes other than Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes will be administratively extremely complex and cannot yield complete or accurate information. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Fuming France cancels meet with Australia, India
A ministerial meeting of the India-France-Australia trilateral grouping scheduled on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly session is now off the table, a fallout of AUKUS — a trilateral security pact between Australia, the UK and the US that has left Paris fuming. The trilateral ministerial would have seen external affairs minister S Jaishankar holding deliberations with his counterparts from Australia (Marise Payne) and France (Jean-Yves Le Drian). But France pulled out on the back of the formation of AUKUS. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
India searches for its own space and pace amid global great power turbulence
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Three armed militants killed in Uri sector following infiltration bid
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Live: PM Modi and US Vice President Kamala Harris deliver a joint statement
PM Modi arrived in Washington DC for his visit to the United States of America at the invitation of US President Joe Biden. This is Prime Minister's first visit abroad beyond the neighbourhood since the Covid-19 pandemic outbreak. During his visit, he will address the UN General Assembly and attend the Quad leaders Summit as well as hold a bilateral meet with US President Joe Biden at the White House. Stay with TOI for the latest developments Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Ridhima Pandit honours her late mother with this sweet gesture on her birth anniversary
Television's sweetheart & last seen in Bigg Boss OTT, actress Ridhima Pandit has had quite an emotional day. For the uninitiated, Ridhima lost her mother earlier this year to prolonged illness. Previously on the show, Ridhima was often seen breaking down remembering her mother & has spoken at length about her to other inmates of the Bigg Boss house at various times.
Ridhima, along with her celebrity manager sister Reema Pandit were spotted outside a plush fine & dine in the suburbs earlier today. Apparently, the Pandit sisters had come to commemorate their late mother on her birth anniversary today by visiting her favourite restaurant. Ridhima chose to wear a pretty indigo kurta suit for the outing. Later in the day, the sisters got together and put up a sweet act.
The Pandit sisters have been pretty close and thick, if their social media posts are anything to go by. Ridhima and Reema got together and dressed up like their late mother as a way of paying her a tribute today. From the looks of it, we can be sure how gorgeous Mrs. Pandit was andher daughters have rightfully taken after her.
Ridhima also took to Instagram to share a very special present that came in from a follower turned friend. A fan of Ridhima's, a professional portrait artist, sent her a sketch of her late mother's as a special token of love for the birthday.
An emotional Ridhima wrote,"Happy Bday to our Gorgeous Mumma our Diamond Lady.. we are celebrating your b'day today just the way you used to like it.. Reema and I went to your fav restaurant had your favourite food... remembered all your funny jokes... Reema and I are twinning in your kurti, trying to look like you but we aren't a patch on your beauty Maa.. we miss you every single day and love you the most... A special thanks to my dearest @neyhaa.sharmaa for going out of your way and sending us this beautiful portrait of Mum that you have made with so much love and precision. I am really out of words to describe your talent and gesture.. my family was so so thrilled to see the portrait.. God bless you.. if mum would have been there she would have jumped with joy looking at her gorgeous self Painted by you. Thankyou."
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We wish the Pandit sisters strength, love & light today. We are sure, your mother is a proud woman in heaven today.
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Wednesday 22 September 2021
Why a Punjab may not happen in Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh too soon
Though the supporters of Sachin Pilot and TS Singh Deo have started hoping for a change of guard in Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh respectively after the leadership change in another Congress-ruled state of Punjab where Amarinder Singh gave way to Charanjit Singh Channi as chief minister, their wishes may not get fulfilled, at least not in the near future. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
CoWin vaccine certificates ‘foolproof’, have all details: Officials counter ‘UK’s doubts’
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Narendra Giri died of asphyxia, says autopsy
The post-mortem examination report of Akhil Bhartiya Akhara Parishad (ABAP) president Narendra Giri on Wednesday revealed that the seer had died of “asphyxia due to hanging” – a conclusion that adds weight to the theory that the mahant died by suicide. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Zee to merge with Sony (47:53%), under-fire Goenka stays in control
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‘Creative destruction’ dents inclusion, ups output: RBI governor
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Pak claims threat to NZ team sent from India-linked device
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UP cleric held for ‘running India’s biggest conversion syndicate
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Live: US CDC advisers could vote on Pfizer vaccine booster on Thursday
India on Wednesday reported 26,964 new Covid cases in last 24 hours, pushing the total coronavirus tally to 33,531,498, according to health ministry's updated data at 9 am. Meanwhile, the United Kingdom included AstraZeneca Covishield in its list of accepted vaccines against Covid-19. Stay with TOI for all updates -- Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Six J&K govt employees sacked for terror links
Sources told TOI that the designated committee in J&K for scrutinising and recommending cases under Article 311(2)(c) of the Constitution of India has recommended dismissal of six employees from the government service for having terror links and working as overground worker (OGW). The termination orders will be issued soon. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Will sacrifice anything to stop Sidhu from becoming CM: Captain
In a virtual revolt against the Congress leadership’s decision to prop up Punjab PCC chief Navjot Singh Sidhu as the face of the party in the 2022 election, former chief minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Wednesday declared he would pit a strong candidate against his bête noire to “ensure his defeat” in the polls. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Govt fixes Rs 50k ex- gratia for kin of Covid victims
Months after states took the lead in announcing financial assistance for the kin of Covid victims, and after being prodded by the Supreme Court, the Centre on Wednesday informed the SC that the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has fixed an ex gratia of Rs 50,000 to be paid by the states from the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF). Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Will focus on Covid, terror & climate crisis at UN: PM Modi
PM Narendra Modi said on Wednesday that he will focus on pressing global challenges, including the Covid-19 pandemic, need to combat terrorism and climate change in his UNGA address on September 25. As he left for the US on Wednesday morning, Modi said in his departure statement that he will look to strengthen the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership in his bilateral summit with President Joe Biden and exchange views on regional and global issues of mutual interest. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Admit women to NDA from this year itself: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Wednesday made it clear that a beginning, even though small, has to be made this year itself for the induction of female candidates into the National Defence Academy (NDA), and this could not be postponed till next year as sought by the Centre, which said it needed time till May 2022 to set up infrastructure and formulate a training module for female cadets. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
UK accepts Covishield, but Indians to quarantine
The United Kingdom has included AstraZeneca Covishield in its list of accepted vaccines against Covid-19. However, as of now, that does not translate into relief for quarantine for fully vaccinated (with WHO-approved Covishield) travellers from India under the relaxed rules that come into force from October 4. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Fed signals bond-buying taper coming 'soon'
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday cleared the way to reduce its monthly bond purchases "soon" and signaled interest rate increases may follow more quickly than expected, with nine of 18 US central bank policymakers projecting borrowing costs will need to rise in 2022. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Tuesday 21 September 2021
Mizoram third worst Covid hit state in India
Mizoram recorded 1,731 fresh Covid-19 cases, it’s highest ever spike, in the past 24 hours, making it the third worst affected state in the country after Kerala and Maharashtra, the ministry of health and family welfare said on Tuesday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Owaisi’s house vandalised in Delhi, 5 held
A group of Hindu Sena members allegedly vandalised the house of All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen chief and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi on Ashoka Road in Lutyens’ Delhi on Tuesday. An FIR has been registered and five men have been arrested, police said. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Zee Entertainment to merge with Sony India
Media and entertainment giant Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd said on Wednesday its board has given in-principle approval for its merger with Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI). Zee, which has a presence in television broadcasting and digital media with brands such as Zee TV, has been under pressure from top investors for a management reshuffle, including the exit of Chief Executive, Punit Goenka, from the board. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
How Yamaha improved R15 with exclusive features
The V4 starts at Rs 1.68 lakh (ex-showroom), which is Rs 9,000 increment over the corresponding model of V3. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Will Shehnaaz Gill resume shoot for her film?
While the producers of her Punjabi film, Honsla Rakh, which stars Diljit Dosanjh, have pinned their hopes on Shehnaaz Gill to resume work soon, the actress is still in a state of shock due to the loss of her dear friend, Sidharth Shukla. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
IPL: RR pull off a heist against Punjab Kings
Needing 4 off the last over, Kartik Tyagi came up with the wickets of a well set Nicholas Pooran and Deepak Hooda to turn the tide in Rajasthan Royals' favour by 2 runs in a last over nail-bitter. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Top 10: Women to be inducted into NDA next year, says Centre
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Afghan live: Taliban want to address UNGA, names rep
The expanded Taliban cabinet has accommodated several non-Pashtuns, but it still does not have a woman face. However a Taliban minister has not ruled out inducting women in the future. In a communique to the UN, Taliban said they want to address the UNGA, and also named an Afghan 'representative' to the world body. Stay with TOI for all updates Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Inducement missing in Kundra case, says court
Going by the statements of witnesses, the element of inducement, which is a prime ingredient of cheating, appears to be missing from the prosecution’s case, a magistrate’s court said while granting bail to businessman Raj Kundra on Monday in the pornography case. Kundra and Ryan Thorpe, the IT head of his company, who were both arrested on July 19, walked out of Arthur Road Jail on Tuesday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Govt estimates record kharif output
The agriculture ministry on Tuesday estimated record output of kharif foodgrain, including paddy, and pegged its target for the entire 2021-22 crop year closer to the all-time high production figures of 2020-21. Overall, for both kharif and rabi put together, it set the target of 307 MT of foodgrain for the current crop year which is merely a million tonne less than the record output in the previous year. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Covid live: Daily cases drop in Kerala, Mizoram sees spurt
India’s Covid-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 82 crore landmark milestone on Tuesday, according to govt data. Stay with TOI for all updates. Kerala and Maharashtra have seen daily cases drop significantly, but Mizoram seems to be in the middle of a spurt. Stay with TOI for all updates. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Channi govt set to quick-fix issues neglected by Captain
Taking a prompt from repeated surveys conducted by the party in Punjab, the new Congress government under chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi is likely to prioritise reworking of power purchase agreements, resolving the sacrilege case and take action against drug and transport mafia in the state. The surveys commissioned by the party showed these issues remained uppermost in people’s minds. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Taliban takeover forcing heroin surge into India?
International druglords are desperate to pump in prodigious quantities of heroin into India, officers of security and anti-smuggling agencies said. They said that the druglords fear confiscation of the heroin stock by the Taliban. Apart from staggering financial losses, the druglords also face the prospect of summary execution if caught by the Taliban. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Maha: Guv, CM engage in letter war over crime against women
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New travel rules: India warns UK of reciprocal steps over vaccine ‘discrimination’
“Covishield is a licensed product of the UK company, manufactured in India of which we have supplied five million doses to the UK,” said Shringla, pointing to the inconsistency in the rules announced by the British government. According to the new rules, Indian travellers who have received both doses of Covishield vaccine manufactured by Serum Institute of India will be considered unvaccinated and will have to self-isolate for 10 days. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
‘Blackmailed over morphed pic with girl': Giri’s ‘suicide note’
"I came to know that Anand Giri was going to share with the public a morphed photo that showed me with a girl. Anand asked me that once these allegations spread, how many people will you prove your innocence to? I have lived a life of dignity… and I can’t live with the humiliation that I will be subjected to…" said the suicide note, which was found in Bhagambari mutt along with Giri’s body on Monday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Macron dials Modi as French US, Oz ties plunge into crisis
French President Emmanuel Macron dialled PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday to talk about strengthening cooperation in the Indo-Pacific and also boost, as Macron’s office said in a statement, India’s strategic autonomy. The phone conversation with Modi and the French readout, was being seen as a message by an enraged France to the US and others who consider India one of their most important partners in the Indo-Pacific. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Monday 20 September 2021
Karnataka tops country in child marriages
Karnataka has reported the highest number of child marriages — 185 — in the country in 2020 and it’s 66% more than 111 cases recorded in 2019, according to data from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). Assam came a distant second with 138 child marriages in 2020, West Bengal 98, Tamil Nadu 77 and Telangana 62. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Kochi auto driver wins Rs 12 crore lottery
After a day-long suspense and rumours over the winner of the Onam bumper Kerala lottery worth Rs 12 crore, the real winner was found at Maradu in Kochi on Monday evening. Jayapalan P R, who resides at Pooppanaparambil House, Maradu, was the winner. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Muslim man, born Hindu, gets last rites of both worlds
The relatives of a dead man, who was born Hindu and converted to Islam after marriage, wrangled over his final rites for over 10 hours at a morgue in Indore, before the local administration and police negotiated an agreement. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Kareena Kapoor Khan's baby boy Jeh Ali Khan's latest photo is too adorable
Actor Kareena Kapoor Khan is celebrating her 41st birthday today. The actor and her husband Saif Ali Khan have jetted off for a family vacation. The actress was recently wrapped up Laal Singh Chaddha.
She has been sharing glimpses from her holiday in the Maldives especially her few months baby boy, Jeh Ali Khan. A photo of the adorable child is going viral. In this one, you can see Jeh's face as he looks adorable.
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On the work front, Saif Ali Khan was recently seen in the horror-comedy Bhoot Police with Arjun Kapoor, Yami Gautam and Jacqueline Fernandez. Apart from this, Saif also has Adipurush starring Prabhas and Kriti Sanon. Kareena Kapoor Khan has wrapped up Laal Singh Chaddha alongside Aamir Khan. She has signed her next and will turn producer with that project.
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IPL 2021: KKR ride on mystery spin to beat RCB
KKR, who need to win all their remaining seven matches to have some chance of making the playoffs, notched up a comfortable 9-wicket win against RCB as Shubman Gill (48) and debutant Venkatesh Iyer (41 not out off 27 balls) gave them a flying start to seal the issue quickly. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
More Americans lost to Covid than 1918 flu pandemic
Johns Hopkins University tracker showed 675,722 US coronavirus deaths as of Friday, which surpasses the 675,000 US deaths during the influenza outbreak that began in the last year of World War I. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
RCB's heavy defeat a wake-up call, says Virat Kohli
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) skipper Virat Kohli said Monday's nine-wicket Indian Premier League defeat by Kolkata Knight Riders was a massive jolt to his side as they resumed their quest for a first title in the Twenty20 competition. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Average hike in 2022 to be 8.6%: Survey
The average salary increment in India is expected to be 8.6% in 2022, buoyed by improved business confidence. The increments match the pre-pandemic levels of 2019. A quarter of the companies in a latest survey have projected a double-digit hike. The survey found that 92% of companies gave an average hike of 8% in 2021, compared with only 4.4% in 2020. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Dilip Ghosh replaced as Bengal BJP chief
Balurghat MP Sukanta Majumdar was on Monday appointed West Bengal BJP president, replacing Dilip Ghosh who has been elevated as national vice-president of the party. Ghosh’s tenure was to last till the end of next year and his premature exit comes in the wake of reports of internal differences within the state unit. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Infiltration bid in Uri; Mobile, internet suspended in Baramulla
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Cong made Channi ‘stopgap’ CM to tap Dalit votes: BJP
Citing Congress leader Sunil Jakhar’s remarks on the statement of AICC Punjab in-charge Harish Rawat that the state polls will be fought under Sidhu, BJP leader Amit Malviya tweeted, “This is a huge insult to the entire Dalit community if Charanjit Singh Channi has been made the CM, only to hold the seat for Navjot Singh Sidhu.” He said, “This completely undermines the Dalit empowerment narrative being peddled by Congress.” Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Under fire, Congress says will fight Punjab polls under both Channi, Sidhu
A row erupted in Punjab Congress on Monday after senior leader Sunil Jakhar slammed AICC state in-charge Harish Rawat for purportedly saying the party would go to the 2022 polls under the leadership of state unit chief Navjot Singh Sidhu. Opposition BJP promptly latched on to Jakhar’s statement to question the Congress claiming credit for installing a Dalit Sikh CM, saying Channi would only be keeping the seat warm for a few months. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Pandemic study reveals lack of trained health personnel
A report by the World Health Organisation and Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) underlines India's skewed skill-mix ratio in the health workforce with wide variations across states and the report estimating the overall nurse to doctor ratio at 1.7:1 and that of allied health workers to doctors at 1:1. These estimates further deteriorate if qualifications are considered and given weightage. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
‘Racist, biased’: Indians slam new UK travel curbs
The UK government’s new travel rules, which do not recognise people vaccinated in India as being “fully vaccinated”, have been blasted as “offensive”, “bizarre” and “racist”. The new rules mean people vaccinated in India will still have to home quarantine for 10 days in the UK when those vaccinated in scores of other countries will not. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Amazon probing bribery complaint in India: Report
Amazon is said to have launched a probe after a whistleblower raised a complaint against its legal representatives for their role in allegedly bribing Indian officials., a report said. It also said an independent advocate in Delhi, who works with Amazon as an outside counsel, was the one who funnelled the money paid by Amazon to bribe government officials. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
AUKUS won’t impact Quad, US tells India
The US on Monday briefed India on its new trilateral AUKUS military pact with the UK and Australia, stressing it will not detract from either the bilateral cooperation with New Delhi or multilateral ones like the ‘Quad’. There are some concerns that AUKUS could dilute the strategic cooperation envisaged under the Quad, relegating the quadrilateral grouping to just issues like climate change, Covid-19 vaccines and the like. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Sunday 19 September 2021
Astrology to academics, know Charanjit Channi
Known for his academic pursuits and belief in astrology, Charanjit Singh Channi is someone who manages to hit the headlines even without the flamboyance of a typical politician. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
BSY: Modi wave alone will not win local polls
Former chief minister BS Yediyurappa said a Prime Minister Narendra Modi wave alone cannot win elections in Karnataka.“Let us not be under any illusion that we can win all elections by using Modi’s name. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Punjab: Rahul Gandhi behind shake-up that started 4 months back
Rahul Gandhi has been in the thick of a political shakeup in Punjab that started around four months ago. The elevation of maverick Navjot Sidhu as the state unit chief followed by unceasing attacks on Amarinder Singh and then his ouster, are widely seen to have the backing of the Gandhi siblings-Rahul and Priyanka Vadra. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Will continue to play for RCB till my last game in IPL: Kohli
From a rookie player who joined the team for the inaugural edition fresh from the success of the U-19 World Cup in 2008 to taking over captaincy midway through the 2012 season from Daniel Vettori, the journey with RCB has been a long one for Virat Kohli. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
PM's US visit: Meeting with Harris, Cook on cards
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting the United States this week where he will be following a marathon schedule and will hold a series of back to back high-level meetings. PM Modi will be arriving in Washington DC on September 22 and the next morning he will be meeting with the top US CEO's. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Live: Charanjit Channi to take oath as Punjab CM at 11am
Charanjit Singh Channi will be sworn in as new Punjab chief minister at 11am today in Chandigarh. The 58-year-old would be the first dalit chief minister of the state. The three-time MLA from Chamkaur Sahib emerged as the unanimous choice for the CM’s post following hectic discussions on Sunday. Stay with TOI for all live updates: Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Top 10: Leaked mail by US official calls India’s Mastercard ban 'draconian'
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Marriage valid if minor doesn’t call it void at 18: HC
The Punjab and Haryana high court has ruled that a girl married off before the age of 18 can seek separation only through a decree of divorce if she did not declare the marriage void on attaining the age of majority. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Afghan live: Women protest in Kabul demanding right to work
The ground situation in Afghanistan under the Taliban looks to be stabilising. However there have been incidents of Taliban coming under attack, purportedly from Isis factions. Stayb with TOI for all updates. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Delhi posts India’s most civilian injuries in cop action
Civilians injured in police operations across Delhi constituted over 29% of the all-India figure of 226. In J&K, a hub of civilian protests in the past, 43 people were injured in police operations last year, just about one-fifth of the 201 hurt in 2019. The all-India count of police personnel killed on duty during 2020 was 24% higher than in 2019, even though the number of injured personnel fell by the same margin. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
After day of drama, Channi is Punjab’s first Dalit Sikh CM
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Covid live: Weekly cases drop 15%, lowest in 6 months
India recorded a 15% drop in fresh Covid-19 detected in the week ending Sunday, the lowest weekly count in more than six months, with Kerala numbers declining by a steep 21%. The sharp fall in infections were mainly due to numbers dropping in Kerala, which still accounted for 62% of all cases in the country. Stay with TOI for all updates. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Rice with zinc, wheat with protein to fight malnutrition
Rice having excess zinc and wheat enriched with protein and iron, are among 17 new biofortified varieties of crops that have been developed and released for cultivation. These new varieties of 16 different crops seek to reduce malnutrition as they are a source of staple diet rich in micronutrients. These are 1.5 to 3 times more nutritious than the traditional varieties. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Taliban mustn’t allow terror safe haven: Saudi minister
The Taliban have a responsibility to deliver stable inclusive, governance in Afghanistan, said Prince Faisal bin Farhan al Saud, foreign minister of Saudi Arabia, on his first visit to India. They have to fulfill the commitments they have made to the international community and not allow transnational terror groups to take root, he added. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
SIIMA 2021 Telugu winners' full list
South Indian International Movie Awards, also known as the SIIMA Awards, is one of the most prominent entertainment award ceremonies in India. It rewards the artistic and technical achievements of the South Indian film industry. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Punjab: Congress replaces Captain, but will it win the test?
Clinching the political process in Punjab within two days by putting a Dalit in the chief minister's post is a bold move that will face the test of ousted chief minister Amarinder Singh's angst and whether a "stop gap" choice can help prepare Congress for the assembly elections next year. The state Congress remains a hub of conflicting egoes and searing ambitions, and it would be up to chief Navjot Sidhu to put the house in order. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
A ‘turbaned Dalit’, Channi ticked all right boxes for Cong
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Saturday 18 September 2021
Assam on way to becoming next Kashmir: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has sought the help of the RSS to save the Hindus from “aggression” by people of a particular community (hinting at Muslims) who have been living in remote areas of the state. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
PM urges people to take part in auction of gifts, received by him
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11-yr-old becomes Ahmedabad dist collector for a day
She is 11 years old and is battling brain tumour. But Flora Asodiya has let neither her age nor her condition pull back her ambition. Flora’s wish to become a collector came true on Saturday as she held the position of the Ahmedabad district collector for a day. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Delhi woman in UP offered lift, gang-raped by 3
A 29-year-old woman employee of a call centre in Delhi was allegedly gang-raped in a car in UP by three men who offered her a lift while she was returning from a village in Bijnor to the city area to catch a bus to Delhi. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
How Amarinder Singh lost perception battle
From “Punjab da Captain” and “Congress captain” in 2017 to his resignation on Saturday, how did Captain Amarinder Singh lose the battle of perception? While Congress led by him had lost in 2007 and 2012, he was seen as the only face in Punjab Congress who could lead the party to victory. His win over BJP’s big gun Arun Jaitley in the 2014 parliament election boosted his stature at the national level. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
IPL 2021: Dry run in the desert ahead of the T20 WC
A two-phase Indian Premier League (IPL) was the dream of some top Indian administrators who ruled world cricket over the last decade. That dream is coming true with the second phase of the 14th edition starting with the Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians match in Dubai on Sunday, but the circumstances that led up to it have not been ideal. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
IPL 2021: Where the teams stand as UAE leg begins
The second leg of IPL 2021 begins in the UAE with the match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings on Sunday. TOI takes a look at which team did what in the first phase before IPL hit the pause button following multiple Covid outbreaks earlier this year. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
First all-civilian space crew returns to Earth
The quartet of newly minted citizen astronauts comprising the SpaceX Inspiration4 mission safely splashed down in the Atlantic off Florida's coast on Saturday, completing a three-day flight of the first all-civilian crew ever launched into Earth orbit. SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule, dubbed Resilience, parachuted into the sea around 7pm EDT, shortly before sunset, after an automated re-entry descent, SpaceX said. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Feb polls will decide if Cong’s Punjab gambit was shrewd
Navjot Sidhu's shrewd decision to use the powerful perch to amplify grievances of MLAs with incessant targeting of bete noire Singh, which reeked of reverse vendetta, ended with the change of the CM. Now, it is for Punjab Congress led by Sidhu to prove that the rocking of the ship was a smart move to douse the percieved popular anger against Singh. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
States with tourism links got priority in vax drive, says PM
PM Modi on Saturday said India prioritised tourist destinations in its vaccination efforts and that the government had taken several steps to attract foreign tourists. "Initially we did not say so much about it because politics would have started happening on this too. However, the central government has also recently taken several steps to encourage foreign tourists," he said. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
'Prominent actor' evaded Rs 20cr tax, violated FCRA: I-T
Income tax searches on the premises of a "prominent actor in Mumbai" has revealed tax evasion to the tune of more than Rs 20 crore, the income tax department claimed on Saturday without naming the actor. The reference is believed to be to the I-T searches conducted on premises of Sonu Sood and his associates last week. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Punjab: ‘Humiliated’ Captain retires hurt, Sidhu in race to take crease
"I had made a decision in the morning. I had a word with the Congress president (Sonia Gandhi), and I conveyed it to her that I will resign today. 'I am sorry, Amarinder," said Sonia Gandhi when I spoke with her," Amarinder Singh told the media after handing his resignation to Punjab governor Banwarilal Purohit. While several names were doing the rounds, Congress sources said there was a strong possibility of Sidhu replacing Captain. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Need to Indianise judiciary, make it litigant-friendly: CJI
After 70 years, the Indian judiciary is readying itself to break from the colonial and foreign procedural and jurisprudential influence as CJI N V Ramana laid emphasis on effecting radical changes to enable courts and its stakeholders create a friendly atmosphere and use a language familiar to litigants from rural areas. "The working and the style of courts do not sit well with the complexities of India," he said. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
CBSE Class X & XII Term 1 Board exams from Nov
The first of the two-part CBSE board exams for Classes X and XII will begin from mid-November. CBSE said a student's final score would be calculated on the basis of his/her performance in both the Terms. As per the new scheme, Term 1 will be an objective type exam while Term 2 will be subjective and also have practical components. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Kabul bomber was held in Delhi 5 yrs ago: IS mag
Islamic State Khorasan Province has claimed that the Afghan suicide bomber who carried out the Kabul airport blast that killed around 170 people, including 13 US Marines, in August, was caught in Delhi five years ago. The suspect, who was assembling IEDs for carrying out what could have been the first suicide bombing by IS in the country, was flown back to Afghanistan after being captured in a covert operation. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Friday 17 September 2021
BCCI may approach Kumble, VVS for head coach's post
Life may come to a full circle for Anil Kumble as the Sourav Ganguly-led BCCI might ask him to apply for the post of head coach of the Indian team along with VVS Laxman once Ravi Shastri finishes his term after the T20 World Cup. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Disappointed to not be in T20 WC team: Shardul
Like most youngsters in Team India these days, Shardul Thakur has taken to international cricket like duck to water. Twice in the space of nine months now, the ‘Palghar Express,’ now fondly known as ‘Lord Thakur’ has been at the heart of India’s greatest Test triumphs. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Top 10: India using tax raids to silence critics, says Human Rights Watch
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Char Dham yatra begins today, U'khand govt issues SOP
Soon after the nod from the high court on Thursday, the Uttarakhand government on Friday evening issued the standard operating procedure (SOP) for the Char Dham yatra, paving the way for the commencement of the pilgrimage to the Himalayan shrines of Gangotri, Yamunotri, Badrinath and Kedarnath from Saturday morning. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Nora Fatehi stuns at the airport in a pistachio green set with white heels and a matching white Birkin bag
Nora is a trendsetter. She always makes a fashion statement be it with her style, her luxury picks and her aura. She touched down in Canada over the weekend. Nora has grown up in Toronto, Canada. Nora is back to work and she dropped another ravishing look.
Nora Fatehi was recently spotted on the airport again dressed in a mint green set. She styled the set with a white tank top and a green blazer and short bottoms. She looked stunning as always. She covered her face with cat eye printed sunglasses, her hair in their usual style and white block heels on her feet. She completed her look with the super luxury Birkin bag. It was a beautiful orange Hermès Birkin bag.
The Birkin bag was designed on a plane. British actress Jane Birkin, sitting next to Jean-Louis Dumas, Executive Chairman of Hermès (1978-2006), was complaining that she couldn’t find a bag suitable for her needs as a young mother. A born creator with a keen eye, he immediately sketched a supple and spacious rectangular holdall with a burnished flap and saddle stitching. With a dedicated space for baby bottles! The Birkin Bag is the most luxurious bag and everyone wants to have a piece in their closet. Hermès Birkin bags are the most expensive bags in the world, ranging from $40,000 to $500,000 for a single bag.
On the work front, her film Bhuj opposite Ajay Devgn which was released on Disney+Hotstar before Independence Day and did fairly well. The film also stars Sanjay Dutt, Sonakshi Sinha and Sharad Kelkar in pivotal roles. The film is helmed by Abhishek Dudhaiya and it revolves around the story of 300 women from Gujarat who played a significant role during the Indo-Pak war.
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SC recommends new CJs for 13 high courts
In the biggest ever single-stroke reshuffle in constitutional courts, the Supreme Court Collegium led by Chief Justice of India N V Ramana on Friday recommended appointment of eight high court judges as Chief Justices of various HCs and transferred five HC chief justices as head of other HCs, thus taking steps to put in place new chief justices in 13 states. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Live: Kabul air strike killed civilians, Pentagon admits
The Pentagon has admitted 'mistake' over an air attack in Kabul last month that killed civilians and not terrorists. Initially, Pentagon officials held that the August 29 strike was targeted at, and killed IS militants. Stay with TOI for all updates. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Rs 1.9cr for Lovlina's gloves, Rs 1.6cr for Neeraj's javelin
The e-auction of mementos gifted to PM Narendra Modi received an overwhelming response. Of the 11 bids for woman pugilist Lovlina Borgohain's Olympic bronze winning pair of gloves, the highest was worth Rs 1.92 crore till Friday evening against the base price of Rs 80 lakh. Next highest bid was for Neeraj Chopra's gold winning javelin - a whopping Rs 1.55 crore against the base price of Rs 1 crore. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Mamata, not Rahul, only alternative to Modi: TMC mouthpiece
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GST council agrees to keep fuel out for now
The GST Council on Friday reduced the levy on several life-saving medicines, agreed to correct the tax structure for several products - ranging from textiles and footwear to pens - and unanimously concluded that there was no need to include petrol and diesel under this tax regime for now. Finance minister Sitharaman clarified that it was the result of a high court directive which wanted the GST Council to look at the issue. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Low pressure systems to keep monsoon active till Sept end
Friday was the expected date for the start of monsoon retreat, but it is likely to stay energised till at least the end of this month. "The monsoon is not likely to withdraw by the end of this month due to the likely formation of two cyclonic circulations over the Bay of Bengal and their west-northwestward movement across central and adjoining northwest India," said Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, head of IMD. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Uddhav's remark on BJP mantris sparks alliance speculations
Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray sparked fresh speculation across political circles about a possible remaking of the Shiv Sena-BJP alliance after he referred to Union ministers Raosaheb Danve and Bhagwat Karad from BJP as potential "future colleagues." Former CM Devendra Fadnavis, however, ruled out the possibility of the former saffron allies coming together. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Covid-19 live: India sets new world record with over 2.5 crore vaccine doses in a day
India set a new world record on Friday with over 2.5 crore vaccine doses administered across the country, surpassing the previous record of 2.47 doses by China in June. Karnataka administered the highest number of over 26.9 lakh vaccine doses, followed by Bihar with more than 26.6 lakh doses. Stay with TOI for all updates. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Google abusing position, playing unfair: CCI probe
Competition Commission of India has said Google is guilty of adopting anti-competitive, unfair and restrictive trade practices in the mobile operating system and related markets. The probe found Google India guilty of stifling competition and innovation to the detriment of the market as well as consumers in order to maintain its grip and dominance in search, music, browser, app library and other key services. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
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