Sunday 31 October 2021
30 images of world leaders from G20 Summit
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'Tentative' India blasted after T20 WC loss to New Zealand
Former India cricketers lined up to slate Virat Kohli's side after Sunday's crushing eight-wicket defeat against New Zealand left them on the brink of elimination from the T20 World Cup. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
T20 WC: Attacking intent didn't come off, says Bumrah
India's pace-bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah on Sunday said that the batters tried to play "an attacking game" in a bid to give extra 20-30 runs to the bowlers on a dew-laden surface as that was the communication from the team management for the match against New Zealand. India were handed an eight-wicket defeat in the end. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
T20 WC: India's title dreams virtually over after another drubbing
As New Zealand, without any scoreboard pressure chasing 111, cantered along merrily, with Darryl Mitchell (49 off 35; 4x4, 3x6) at times toying with the much-vaunted attack, India's shoulders drooped, the faces went grim and their pre-tournament billing appeared manufactured. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
We weren't brave enough, says Virat Kohli
"We need to be brutal here. I don't think we were brave enough with the bat or ball. Didn't have much to defend but we weren't brave when we walked out to the field. New Zealand had more intensity," a curt Virat Kohli said at the post-match presentation ceremony. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Live: Commercial LPG cylinders to cost Rs 266 more
Most Asian stocks rose Monday after the outcome of Japan’s election bolstered expectations for fiscal stimulus and as fresh all-time highs for US shares encouraged some investor optimism. Stay with us for live updates on Indian and global stock markets. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Indian-American actor Kal Penn says he is gay
Kal Penn (born Kalpen Suresh Modi), one of the most prominent Indian-Americans in US public life, has revealed he is gay. “I discovered my own sexuality relatively late in life compared to many other people,” Penn said in an interview to People magazine, which ironically had once listed him as one of the most eligible bachelors in America. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Recipients, employers have footed Rs 5k crore of vaccine bill
While free vaccination is available to everyone aged 18 and above who chooses to avail of it, back-of-the-envelope calculations show that about a fifth of the cost of vaccination or about Rs 5,000 crore has been borne by people out of their own pockets or by their employers. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
PM Modi arrives in UK for COP26 summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Glasgow on Sunday for the COP26 climate summit and bilateral talks with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on the sidelines of the United Nations (UN) meet. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Designer junks mangalsutra ad after row
Designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee on Sunday withdrew his controversial Mangalsutra ad campaign featuring models in “intimate apparel” following a BJP lawyer’s legal notice and a barrage of criticism, including MP home minister Narottam Mishra’s warning that the police would file an FIR and go after him if he didn’t scrap the “objectionable” content within 24 hours. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Live: PM to meet DMs of 40 dists with low vax dose coverage
In good news ahead of Diwali, India reported less than 1 lakh fresh cases of Covid-19 in the week ending Sunday, the first time since mid-February this year that the weekly numbers had fallen below the six-figure mark. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Weekly cases fall below 1L for first time since Feb
In good news ahead of Diwali, India reported less than 1 lakh fresh cases of Covid-19 in the week ending Sunday, the first time since mid-February this year that the weekly numbers had fallen below the six-figure mark. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Vaxx rate gets a boost as 2nd dose coverage rises
Covid vaccination rate, that had temporarily slowed down during the four weeks in September-October, has started picking up again, primarily driven by the increasing coverage of the second dose of the jabs. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Char Dham shrines see 4 lakh devotees in a month
Over 4 lakh pilgrims have visited the Char Dham shrines in the Garhwal Himalayas between September 18 and October 31, with the maximum footfall of over 2 lakh in Kedarnath, according to the Char Dham Devasthanam Management Board. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Mere WA chats not proof of drug supply: Court
While granting bail to Aachit Kumar, a 22-year-old studying in London and an accused in the cruise liner drug bust case, a special NDPS court has held that merely on the basis of WhatsApp chats, it cannot be gathered that he used to supply contraband to Aryan Khan (23) and Arbaaz Merchant (26), especially when Khan, with with whom he chatted, has already been granted bail by the Bombay high court. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Govt, judiciary now in sync on IAS-like service for judges
The idea of an All India Judicial Service on the lines of central services like IAS and IPS seems to be coming closer to fruition with the Centre building a broader consensus with the higher judiciary on the issue and setting the stage for consultations with states. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Govt in talks to woo top makers of semiconductors
India will roll out a mega multi-billion-dollar capital support and production-linked incentive plan to push manufacturing of semiconductors in the country, the move coming at a time when industries across sectors face massive production cuts due to global chip shortage, top sources have said. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
In a first, personal loans beat credit to industry
The share of personal loans in bank credit has for the first time overtaken overall loans to the industry sector during the second quarter of the current financial year. This has happened with loans to industry as of end-September 2021 shrinking by Rs 66,239 crore over March 2021 levels, while loans to individuals grew Rs 73,011 crore during the period. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Need membership of NSG to give up coal: India at G20
In a bold move, India on Sunday said that achieving its climate goals may be linked to issues like its membership to the Nuclear Suppliers’ Group — held up due to China's opposition — and availability of technology as it sought to push for the inclusion of differentiated responsibilities that seeks the developed West to fulfil its commitments. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Saturday 30 October 2021
Mamata: Congress is the reason for BJP’s TRP
Banerjee said TMC didn’t want a division of anti-BJP votes and held that the Congress didn’t recognize the need to unite. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Taliban supreme leader makes first public appearance
Taliban supreme leader Haibatullah Akhundzada has made his first ever public appearance, officials announced Sunday, after he addressed supporters in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar. Akhundzada has been the spiritual chief of the Islamist movement since 2016 but has remained a reclusive figure, even after his group seized power in Afghanistan in August. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
'Attacking one over religion pathetic': Kohli backs Shami
Furious at the trolling of pacer Mohammed Shami on religious lines following India's defeat to Pakistan last week, Kohli said, "Attacking someone over religion is the most pathetic thing a human being can do… it is the lowest level of human potential one can operate at. We stand by Shami fully. We are backing him 200%. All those who have attacked him can come with more force if they want to (but) our brotherhood, our friendship within the team… nothing can be shaken". Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Live: Puneeth Rajkumar's last rites performed
The last rites of Kannada actor Puneeth Rajkumar were performed at Sree Kanteerava Studios today with state honours, in the presence of his family members, friends and ruling and opposition leaders of all political parties in Bengaluru. The final rites were conducted as per the traditions of Ediga community of the Hindu religion. Stay with TOI for all the latest updates Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Cheered by crowds, Aryan Khan finally returns home
All the gathered fans went delirious bursting firecrackers, waving banners that read ‘Stay Strong Prince Aryan’ and chants of “We love Shah Rukh”, even as security guards and a posse of policemen jostled to provide the actor’s car a safe passage back into the building. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
T20 World Cup: Can Team India break the New Zealand jinx?
These are two teams driven to similar states of desperation by defeat to the same opponent, Pakistan. Two teams with no lack of mutual respect, hoping to somehow claw and scratch their way past each other in Sunday's big-billing, winner-takes-all World Cup contest in Dubai. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
How Iron Man launched India on its milky way
India is the biggest milk producer in the world today but 75 years ago it made a small start on the ‘milky way’ when Kaira District Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union Limited (KDCMPUL) collected 250 litres of milk from two villages in modern-day Anand. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Arbaaz, Munmun unable to get out as formalities incomplete
Unlike Aryan Khan, the two other accused who got bail on the same day as him had to stay in jail for another night as they were unable to complete bail formalities despite a frantic effort by their lawyers, families and friends. Aryan’s friend Arbaaz Merchant (26) and model from Madhya Pradesh Munmun Dhamecha (28) had to spend their 27th night in Arthur Road jail and Byculla jail respectively. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Sectors vulnerable to terrorist funding, laundering under lens
A national risk assessment (NRA) is currently under way in which central agencies, including the Reserve Bank of India, have been tasked with evaluating sectors that are vulnerable to money laundering and terror financing. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
People must declare faith change: RSS
The RSS said on Saturday that forced religious conversion should stop and those who change their faith should announce it. The Sangh also said it would welcome the passing of any anti-conversion bill. “People who are converted have to announce that they have converted. There are people who get converted and do not disclose that they have converted. They take double benefits,” RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale said at a press conference. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
'Make SCs, STs active stakeholder in court proceedings'
Observing that people belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes continue to “face insurmountable hurdles in accessing justice from the stage of filing the complaint to the conclusion of the trial”, the Supreme Court on Friday said they must be made an active stakeholder in criminal proceedings and it is mandatory to keep victims of offences under the SC/ST Act informed about the court proceedings against accused and be allowed to be heard. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
First papal visit to India since 1999 likely after PM Modi’s invite
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Pope Francis at the Vatican on Saturday, where Modi invited the head of the Roman Catholic Church to visit India and the two leaders discussed the future of a post-Covid world and climate change among other issues at a meeting that went on for an hour beyond the scheduled 20 minutes. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
5 more months to go, NREGS '21 fund already exhausted
In what shows that employment demand under MGNREGS will be high like last year, belying the government’s expectations and funding, the scheme has already exhausted the budget approved for the current financial year with five more months to go. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Congress allowed namaz on national highway: Amit Shah
Union home minister Amit Shah on Saturday accused Congress of “appeasement politics”, claiming that when he visited Uttarakhand earlier during the party’s tenure, “people had permission to block a national highway fornamaz”. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Doc’s detention under NSA: SC slams MP govt
Holding it mandatory for a government authority to expeditiously deal with and communicate its decision on a representation made by a person against preventive detention, the Supreme Court on Friday invalidated an order passed by Madhya Pradesh government against a doctor after noting that no decision was taken on his representation for two months. Rejection of his plea by the Centre was also not communicated to him in jail. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
'Consensual sex with major girl not an offence, but unethical'
Rejecting the bail plea of a person accused of raping his girlfriend along with other accused, the Allahabad high court has said that “having consensual sex with a major girl is not an offence, but is unethical, immoral and against established Indian norms”. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Army officer, jawan killed in blast along LoC
An Army officer and a jawan were killed in a mine explosion near a forward post along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district late Saturday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
2 decades of drought emptying out Andhra’s ‘blessed’ district
Anantapur in Telugu means “blessed with many things”. It's an ironic name for a place that has come to be known for what it’s not blessed with — rainfall. This district in Andhra Pradesh has seen 18 droughts in the last 20 years (till 2020), making it a living example of creeping desertification and mass migration. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Friday 29 October 2021
TXT turn into ghost hunters in Halloween performance on '0X1=LOVESONG (I Know I Love You)' feat. Seori
South Korean pop group TOMORROW X TOGETHER have transformed into ghost hunters for a new Halloween performance video unveiled on October 30. The group - Soobin, Yeonjun, Beomgyu, Taehyun and Huening Kai - released various Halloween concept motion teasers and a new dance performance video for their title, “0X1=LOVESONG (I Know I Love You) feat. Seori” from their Billboard 200 hit, The Chaos Chapter: FREEZE.
The performance video features a robust one-take performance featuring handheld mics. Through the video, the members passionately declare their unequivocal love through their choreography and facial expressions.
TOMORROW X TOGETHER has recently been nominated for a People’s Choice Award as the only K-pop act in the “The New Artist of 2021” category. The group will release their 1st Japanese EP, Chaotic Wonderland on November 10.
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Behind Pant's one-handed sixes, a sound technique
‘Unconventional’, ‘freak’ and 'ridiculous' are just a few words that are casually used to describe Rishabh Pant’s game. His audacious approach towards his batting has often bordered on recklessness. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Miss World Manushi Chhillar bags Social Good Award at Filmfare
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T20 WC: India likely to play same team against NZ
Mahendra Singh Dhoni's successful "CSK template" is likely to be continued as the Indian team management has more or less made up its mind to play the same eleven against New Zealand in the 'do or die' T20 World Cup game on Sunday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
T20 WC: Asif blows Afghanistan away with sixer blitz
Asif knew Afghanistan paceman Karim Janat was the weak-link in the Afghanistan attack and he launched a vicious attack as Pakistan needed 24 off 12. Four sixes flew from his bat in the 19th over as Janat looked a fish out of water and Pakistan notched up their third win and they are well on course to finish on top of the group. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
T20 WC: Afghanistan make plea to fans after crowd chaos
Afghanistan skipper Mohammad Nabi pleaded for T20 World Cup calm on Friday after thousands of ticketless fans tried to storm the Dubai Stadium for the high-profile clash against neighbours Pakistan. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Live: Aryan Khan to be released from Mumbai's Arthur Road jail today
The Bombay high court has granted bail to Aryan Khan, Arbaaz Merchant and Munmun Dhamecha arrested by the NCB in the drugs-on-cruise case. Follow this blog for all the latest updates on the case. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Live: Bypolls to 3 LS, 30 Assembly seats to begin shortly
Bypolls to three Lok Sabha seats & 30 Assembly constituencies across 14 states to begin shortly. Counting of votes to begin on November 2. Stay here for live updates: Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
After 11 months, Delhi border barricades start coming down
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Live: Delhi allows multiplexes, theatres to open fully from Nov 1
India reported 14,348 Covid-19 new cases in the last 24 hours preceding Friday, the ministry of health and family welfare said. With this India's active caseload stood at 1,61,334. Active cases now account for less than 1% of total cases, at 0.47%, lowest since March 2020. The country also registered 13,198 new recoveries, taking the recovery rate to 98.19%. Stay with TOI for all updates: Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Objectionable post on goddess must be junked: HC to Twitter
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MP: Fake gang-rape complaint gets woman, son-in-law 10 years' jail
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Thursday 28 October 2021
Top 10: World failing to make changes needed to avoid climate breakdown
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England reap rewards of MS Dhoni's faith in Moeen Ali
With CSK transforming Moeen into a match-winning allrounder, England captain Morgan was quick to copy the Dhoni template in the ongoing T20 World Cup. In England's two wins so far, Moeen has played a significant role by picking up four wickets inside the Powerplay overs. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Govt extends RBI governor Shaktikanta Das' term for another 3 years
A career bureaucrat, Das was first appointed in 2018, after his predecessor Urjit Patel quit amid worries the government was encroaching on the central bank’s turf. Under Das, 64, the central bank endeavored to support growth and maintain liquidity through the worst of the pandemic by slashing interest rates and pursuing quantitative easing. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
T20 World Cup: The question mark around Hardik Pandya
Thanks to a back injury that required a major surgery, Hardik Pandya hasn't bowled during the last two Indian Premier League (IPL) seasons. In between, he enjoyed a great white-ball tour of Australia and bowled well in all the five T20Is against England. He also bowled sporadically during India's white-ball tour of Sri Lanka. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Cruise drug bust: NCB witness Gosavi held in Pune in 2018 cheating case
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India to push for climate justice at COP26: Environment minister
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SRK 'teary-eyed' as Aryan, 2 others get bail after 25 days
The Bombay high court on Thursday granted bail to 23-year-old Aryan Khan, son of actor Shah Rukh Khan, his friend Arbaaz Merchant and Munmun Dhamecha, a model from Madhya Pradesh, in the case of alleged seizure of drugs from a cruise liner on October 2. All of them have spent 25 days in custody. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Facebook changes parent company name to 'Meta'
Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg on Thursday announced the parent company's name is being changed to "Meta" to represent a future beyond just its troubled social network. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Wednesday 27 October 2021
Top 10: Finally, some good news for those vaccinated with Covaxin
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Covid live: 'Over 103.53 cr vaccine doses administered so far'
In the last 24 hours, India registered 13,451 new Covid-19 cases, the Union Health Ministry said on Wednesday.Over 103.53 cr Covid-19 vaccine doses have been administered in India so far. Stay with TOI for updates from India and around the world: Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
T20 World Cup: How Team India can counter the dew
It's not the first time that the dew factor has been spoken about. It certainly is not the first T20 World Cup which is in danger of getting heavily affected by it. The 2014 edition in Bangladesh had everyone in a fix. There were teams dipping balls in bucket-full of water during practice to get used to a wet ball. The ICC had imported a special anti-dew gel from India to spray on the outfield in Bangladesh. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
9 convicted of blasts at Modi's 2013 Patna rally
A special NIA court on Wednesday held nine members of banned terror outfit Simi guilty of triggering the 2013 serial blasts that killed six people and injured 89 at then PM candidate Narendra Modi's "hunkar" rally in Patna's Gandhi Maidan. One of the 10 accused in the case, Fakkruddin, got the benefit of the doubt for lack of evidence. The court of additional district and sessions judge Gurvinder Singh Malhotra will pronounce the quantum of punishment on November 1. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Mere presence on cruise ship doesn't prove conspiracy theory, says court
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Mere presence on cruise ship doesn't prove conspiracy theory, says court
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90% in Delhi have antibodies against coronavirus: 6th Sero
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India may face long heat waves, heavy flooding, low agro and fish yield in 15-20 yrs if emissions not controlled: Study ahead of G20 meet
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SC calls govt denial 'vague', orders probe into alleged Pegasus snooping
The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed a probe into the Pegasus snooping controversy by a three-member expert committee under the supervision of former SC judge R V Raveendran, holding that a "prima facie case" is made out for an investigation in the light of the Centre's "omnibus and vague denial" of the alleged surveillance and the need to uncover the truth of the accusations. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Tuesday 26 October 2021
Rahul Dravid formally applies for coach's job
Rahul Dravid and his support staff will be given a two-year contract till the 2023 World Cup in India. Dravid will draw a salary of Rs 10 crore. The board has still not made up its mind on the fielding coach to replace R Sridhar. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Unvaxxed staf f could face jail term: Delhi govt dept
Ten days after nearly two lakh people employed by Delhi government were barred from working without getting at least one shot of an anti-Covid vaccine, various departments have started issuing stern orders to employees. One department "clarified" that non-compliance of the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) order can attract action, including prison term of up to a year. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Pak PM notifies appointment of Lt Gen Anjum as ISI chief
Pakistan PM Imran Khan notified on Tuesday the appointment of Lt General Nadeem Ahmed Anjum as the new chief of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), paving the way for the implementation of the early decision taken by the country's army chief regarding the nomination of the new spymaster. He will replace Lt General Faiz Hameed from next month. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Govt: SCs/STs job quota must be proportionate to population
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Navy commander among 5 held for leaking info
A serving naval officer and two retired ones, along with two "private persons", have been arrested by the CBI in connection with the alleged leaking of confidential information about the modernisation of the Russian-origin Kilo-class conventional submarines in exchange for bribes. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Hundreds at Kheri rally, why only 23 eyewitnesses: SC
The Supreme Court on Tuesday questioned UP Police on why there were only 23 eyewitnesses in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case when hundreds of people were present at the rally and also directed the UP government to provide protection to all of them. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Can't impose Kannada: Karnataka HC
Students coming from outside Karnataka can't be compelled to learn Kannada language, be it classical or functional, the high court on Tuesday orally observed, granting time to the state government to reconsider the issue. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Double jabs, negative report must to fly to US from Nov 8
Come November 8 and foreign travellers who are fully vaccinated with WHO-approved jabs and have a negative Covid report from a test taken within 72 hours of departure can enter the US. For travellers from India, it means the lifting of restrictions imposed on May 4 at the height of India's second Covid wave. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
No consumption, recovery, test or conscious possession: Aryan
Arguing for actor Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan’s bail plea in the drug seizure case, former attorney general Mukul Rohatgi told the Bombay high court on Tuesday that Aryan was not in “conscious possession” of the contraband allegedly seized from a friend’s shoe. Questioning the finding by the judge of a special court handling drug cases that Aryan was in “conscious possession” of contraband found with a friend, Rohatgi said the surmise was “tenuous and farfetched”. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Covaxin approval: WHO seeks additional clarifications for final 'risk-benefit assessment'
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Air India to add US nonstops post Nov 8 Uncle Sam reopening for fully jabbed
This could be the last expansion of services by state-owned Air India before it transits to the Tata Group and the big bang expansion then. The Maharaja will be adding its highly popular US nonstops from next month as Uncle Sam reopens for fully vaccinated foreign travellers stating November 8. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Monday 25 October 2021
T20 World Cup: What went wrong for India against Pakistan
Some selection choices may have gone against them in the 10-wicket defeat. Some bowlers looked undercooked. Some batsmen are yet to embrace the team's new, aggressive T20 philosophy. Some may have been on the road far too long. Some uncontrollables too went against them on Sunday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Aryan Khan case: ‘Elusive’ NCB witness surfaces, denies extortion charges
K P Gosavi, who had gone into hiding since NCP minister Nawab Malik said he had criminal cases registered against him, surfaced on Monday and denied all allegations, including those of extortion. Gosavi said that he would surrender “in half an hour outside Maharashtra”. He also denied meeting Shah Rukh’s manager Pooja Dadlani—one of the claims made by Sail. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
RPSG bags Lucknow for 7k crore, CVC gets Ahmedabad for 5.6k crore
Adani Sportsline, considered a frontrunner for the Ahmedabad franchise, submitted a bid of Rs 5,100 crore for Ahmedabad as well as Lucknow. CVC bid Rs 5,625 crore for Ahmedabad and Rs 5,166 crore for Lucknow. RPSG Group bid the same amount (Rs 7,090) for both Ahmedabad and Lucknow. BCCI gave RPSG the choice of picking a city first, by virtue of being the top bidder, and the group settled for Lucknow. The Ahmedabad franchise thus automatically went to CVC. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
PM launches 64k cr project to boost India's health infra
Aiming to drive a major push to healthcare capacities in the country, PM Narendra Modi on Monday launched the PM Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PMABHIM) from his parliamentary constituency of Varanasi with an outlay of Rs 64,000 crore. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Centre reiterates opposition to gay marriages
Marriage is recognised only between "a biological man and a biological woman" under the Indian law, the Centre told the Delhi HC, reiterating its stand. "Personal laws are settled, and marriage, which is contemplated, is between a biological man and a biological woman," SG Tushar Mehta said, opposing pleas seeking registration of same-sex marriages. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Can't ride over 40kmph with kids below 4 on pillion: Draft rule
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Airtel to opt for 4-yr moratorium on dues
Bharti Airtel on Monday said it will opt for four-year payments moratorium - on AGR and spectrum dues - being offered by the Union government as part of a relief package for the telecom sector. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Efficacy of vax shouldn't be doubted, says SC, junks plea
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a plea against Covid-19 vaccination and said the doubt should not be created about efficacy of the vaccines without any proof as it is the only way to protect people from the deadly virus. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Edible oil prices head north: Only UP has enforced limit on stocks
With hardly any success in bringing down the prices of edible oils despite the recent major cut in import duty and agricultural cess, the government is now pinning its hopes on states and Union territories to fix the stock limits quickly and enforce it strictly. So far, only Uttar Pradesh has imposed a stock limit while Haryana, Gujarat and Rajasthan are in the final stages of fixing the limit. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Finalise Amrapali funding in 2 weeks, SC directs banks
As only SBI and UCO bank finalised proposal to invest Rs 450 cr in Amrapali projects Supreme Court on Monday directed other banks to take a final decision within two weeks even as the court was informed that 300 buyers will be given possession letters by Diwali. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
At Pulwama camp, Shah says J&K law & order on the mend
Home minister Amit Shah on Monday said as Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mission for all-round development of Jammu & Kashmir is realised, peace and normalcy will be established in the Union territory and "this shall happen in our lifetime itself". Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Rajinikanth honoured with Phalke award
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Monday conferred the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award on Tamil superstar Rajinikanth and honoured a galaxy of personalities related to cinema, including Dhanush, Priyadarshan, Resul Pookutty, Manoj Bajpayee and Kangana Ranaut, with National Film Awards. The 67th National Film awards for 2019 were announced in March this year, and were delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Congress neta's sarcastic tweet after India's loss to Pakistan draws BJP flak
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India improves infant mortality rate but gains slowing down
India's infant mortality rate has dropped to 30, but the decline has slowed down in the last five years in most states, just released data from the sample registration system (SRS) shows. It also reveals the enormous differences between states with Kerala having an IMR equal to the US and Madhya Pradesh faring worse than even Yemen or Sudan. Worryingly, it is the worst-off states in which the slowdown in improvement is most marked, Bihar being an exception. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Sunday 24 October 2021
Shah Rukh Khan’s motivational message in Cadbury ad for local business wins over the internet, watch video
As the festival season has arrived, companies are marketing their products with great zeal. Cadbury is a company that is known for producing thought-provoking and sympathetic ads for special holidays and festivals, and this time was no exception. For this Diwali, the company released an advertisement starring Shah Rukh Khan as the brand ambassador for small, local businesses that were affected by the coronavirus pandemic. The innovative idea is getting a lot of appreciation on the Internet.
The commercial, titled “Not Just a Cadbury Ad”, began with a voice-over and bytes from local merchants explaining how badly the virus had affected them. “This Diwali, we helped hundreds of small businesses by making India’s biggest brand ambassador, their brand ambassador,” the video continued.
In the next scene, SRK appeared in a cream-colored sherwani, calling out the names of several stores, urging viewers to buy clothes, shoes, candy, electronics, and other items from them. The business stated in the advertisement that the local store names in the ad were created using machine learning to mimic Shah Rukh Khan's face and voice. "Because it's difficult to cover all of the stores," the video said, "we gave the public the power to create their own version of 'Not Just a Cadbury Ad."
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The commercial went viral in no time and the brand’s intelligent initiative was well received by the audience, who praised the company's efforts to promote local businesses.
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Several hospitals reopen Covid-19 wards after uptick in number of cases
Even as the overall Covid situation remains stable, after the onset of the ongoing festival season, some hospitals have already started reporting an uptick in the number of cases. While the absolute number of patients still remains low, many hospitals have reopened their Covid wards with some seeing even 20-25% more patients this week, as against a week ago. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
I fear someone may frame me: Wankhede to Mumbai CP
Hours after Prabhakar Sail, the personal bodyguard of witness K P Gosavi, came out with a series of allegations including discussions of a payoff to NCB officials, the agency's zonal director Sameer Wankhede wrote to the Mumbai police commissioner expressing fear that he may be framed in a case, reports S Ahmed Ali. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Bunty Aur Babli 2: Siddhant Chaturvedi brings in his charm as the new 'Bunty' in the first look
Siddhant Chaturvedi wowed everyone with his brilliant performance as MC Sher in Gully Boy and he turns hero for the first time in Yash Raj Films’ much-awaited comedy Bunty Aur Babli 2! Siddhant plays the role of the new Bunty – a suave, smart conman from the big city. His mastery of disguises makes him a chameleon in the real world and his acumen on the digital frontier makes him a slippery, master of digital heists that audiences will relish!
Siddhant’s Bunty is diametrically opposite to Saif Ali Khan’s Bunty avatar. While Siddhant is technologically forward and full of tact, Saif is sharp-witted but unaccustomed to how the digital boom has changed the art of conning people and made it extremely complex. This makes the big clash of OG Bunty and Babli against the new pairing deliciously riveting for audiences to enjoy.
Siddhant says, “Bunty Aur Babli 2 is an extremely special film for me because it presents me as a Hindi film hero for the first time in my career. I have waited for this moment for some time now and I can’t wait to see the reaction of the industry and audiences. It is a huge project to be a part of because we have all grown up watching Bunty Aur Babli and playing Bunty is a dream come true moment for me.”
Say hello to the new Bunty ???? Trailer out TODAY! Celebrate #BuntyAurBabli2 with #YRF50 only at a big screen near you on 19th November ’21 pic.twitter.com/uXFgjiY00v
— Yash Raj Films (@yrf) October 25, 2021
He adds, “I come from Ballia in Uttar Pradesh and I understand the world of the film, I understand the aspirations of the youth hailing from these parts of our country. So, I was sold on the film immediately as soon as I heard the narration. I’m a quintessential Hindi masala film lover and now that I’m the hero of a commercial Hindi film like this, I feel I’m blessed that the industry and YRF noticed me deliver the goods. I have done my best to play the new Bunty. He is set in a different world, a technology-forward world, a world I have grown up in. I hope to entertain everyone with my performance in the rebooted Bunty Aur Babli 2.”
Bunty Aur Babli 2 is an out-and-out family entertainer that is set to release worldwide on November 19, 2021. Bunty Aur Babli 2 has been directed by Varun V. Sharma, who worked as an Assistant Director in YRF’s biggest blockbusters Sultan and Tiger Zinda Hai. In an exciting casting coup, it reunites the much-loved on-screen pairing of Saif Ali Khan and Rani Mukerji (Hum Tum, Ta Ra Rum Pum), who plays the OG Babli in this film. The trailer of Bunty Aur Babli 2 is out today.
ALSO READ: Siddhant Chaturvedi mesmerises with his charm in a bottle green suit
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Bunty Aur Babli 2: Sharvari Wagh exudes hotness as new 'Babli' in metallic swimsuit in the first look
Gorgeous newcomer Sharvari Wagh has been turning heads ever since Yash Raj Films announced her as the new Babli in the much-awaited comedy Bunty Aur Babli 2. As her first look from the film suggests, Sharvari is being presented in an uber-glam avatar in the film in which she has been paired opposite Siddhant Chaturvedi who plays the new Bunty.
Sharvari will imbibe all the characteristic traits of Babli – highly intelligent, sassy, always up for a great challenge, and most importantly a supremely talented con-woman. However, she is remarkably different from the OG Babli. This Babli is tech-savvy, she is a product of the digital boom and thus, supremely skilled and equipped to pull off intricate cons. Plus, with looks that could kill, you have a hot and hip Babli who will add masala and spunk to this completely rebooted franchise that also stars Saif Ali Khan and Rani Mukerji as the original Bunty and Babli. It’s a clash of generations as OG Bunty Babli takes on the New Bunty Babli, making it a riveting rib-tickling entertainer.
New Babli is going to set the big screen on fire… literally ???????????? Trailer coming TODAY! Celebrate #BuntyAurBabli2 with #YRF50 only at a big screen near you on 19th November ’21 pic.twitter.com/4bfuMyEJwr
— Yash Raj Films (@yrf) October 25, 2021
Sharvari says, “I was honoured that YRF could see me as the new Babli in the film. Babli is an iconic character in the history of Indian cinema, thanks to Rani ma’am’s incredible work in the first film. I’m a big fan of her and I hope that I have done justice to the role. Since my character is based in today’s times, I have tried to play it in my own way and I only hope that Rani ma’am and the audiences will love my effort. This is my big-screen debut and I have given it my all. I can’t wait to see all the responses that my performance will evoke. I’m keeping my fingers crossed.”
The trailer of Bunty Aur Babli 2 is out today. Bunty Aur Babli 2 is an out-and-out family entertainer that is set to release worldwide on November 19, 2021. Bunty Aur Babli 2 has been directed by Varun V. Sharma, who worked as an Assistant Director in YRF’s biggest blockbusters Sultan and Tiger Zinda Hai.
ALSO READ: Bunty Aur Babli 2 star Sharvari Wagh looks like a Barbie in a bubblegum pink dress
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Would you drop Rohit? Kohli hits back on selection issue
Pakistan recorded their biggest T20 International win, hammering India by 10 wickets in their opening T20 World Cup match, which was also their first against the neighbours in 13 attempts at the ICC World Cup in either of the two white-ball formats. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
T20 World Cup: Pakistan break India jinx in style
The 10-wicket win, Pakistan's first in this format and their first victory against India in World Cup in 13 attempts, was engineered with such consummate ease, driven to fruition with such complete mastery, that it has lifted the curtain on a new era in this storied rivalry. From being masters of the chaotic for decades, Pakistan turned to masters of the clinical in one night. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
'Friends' actor James Michael Tyler dies at 59
Actor James Michael Tyler, who played coffee shop manager Gunther on the hit sitcom "Friends", died Sunday at age 59, US media reported. Tyler died at his home in Los Angeles after battling prostate cancer that he was first diagnosed with in 2018, according to a representative. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Top10: China adopts new border law amidst tension with India
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Tatas Motors to invest Rs 15,000 crore in electric vehicles
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China passes new land border law amid military standoff with India
Asserting that the sovereignty and territorial integrity of China are "sacred and inviolable", the country's national legislature has adopted a new law on the protection and exploitation of the land border areas, which could have a bearing on Beijing's border dispute with India. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Time of injustice to residents of Jammu region is over: Shah
Union home minister Amit Shah on Sunday said the “time of injustice to residents of Jammu is over now”, while pointing out that the region has borne the “brunt of discrimination” for years together. Addressing his maiden public rally in Jammu after the revocation of Article 370 in 2019, the home minister said the Centre wanted to wipe out terrorism from Jammu and Kashmir and ensure that no civilian gets killed. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Witness’ PSO’s affidavit claims payoff, NCB denies charge
The seizure of contraband from a cruise liner on October 2 night leading to the arrest of Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan has become murkier with the personal bodyguard of a witness filing an affidavit levelling serious allegations of a payoff to a Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) official. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Executive hirings up 30% over pre-Covid levels
Executive hiring is back with a bang. And this is coming not only on the back of pent-up demand but also new opportunities opening up across sectors like green & renewable energy, electric vehicles, education, foodtech, aerospace, defence, consumer space and startups. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Lalu: Should we give Congress seats for it to lose?
RJD president Lalu Prasad on Sunday questioned the utility of Congress as an ally in assembly election and drew sharp reaction from the grand old party as well as the NDA leaders for calling AICC in-charge for Bihar, Bhakta Charan Das, a ‘Bhakchonhar’ (imprudent person). Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Army, police no longer all-male bastions: Modi
Lauding the rise in the number of women in police and central armed forces, which has more than doubled in the past six years, PM Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the Army and police are no longer meant only for men, and expressed hope that this trend will lead to “new age policing”, with the women in uniform becoming role models for “lakhs of daughters” of the country. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Cong ‘convinced’ Amarinder trying to wean away Hindu voters
With Amarinder Singh finally announcing that he will launch a party and ally with BJP, Congress is convinced that he is angling to wean away Hindu voters in urban constituencies to dent the party in the Punjab assembly elections in early 2022. The idea behind the Congress renegade’s plan, as articulated by him, is what the party always suspected when it alleged that ‘Captain’ as Punjab chief minister was in league with BJP and Akali Dal. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Priority list being drawn up of kids with comorbidities for vaccine rollout
A comprehensive priority list of children with comorbidities is being worked out for the combined launch of ZyCoV-D and Covaxin in India, according to a senior official from the Centre’s Covid-19 working group of the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (NTAGI). Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
‘Treat users with small quantity of drugs as victims, not culprits’
The social justice and empowerment ministry has suggested that the existing definition of the word ‘addict’ may be removed and instead such a person be referred to as a ‘user’ and ‘substance dependent’, in an effort to improve the NDPS Act. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Saturday 23 October 2021
T20 WC- India vs Pak: What the captains are saying
India have never lost to Pakistan in a World Cup match across the ODI and T20I formats in 12 matches (7 ODI and 5 T20I). Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Happy Karwa Chauth 2021: Images, quotes, wishes
Karwa Chauth A festival earmarked by long hours of fasting and feasting, Karwa Chauth celebrations are celebrated in a grand manner across the Northern parts of the country Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Hardik may play as specialist No. 6 batter: Kohli
Virat Kohli has let the cat out of the bag: Hardik Pandya is not fit to bowl even as India begin their World T20 campaign. Out of form with the bat too during the IPL, Pandya, however, may not be in immediate danger of losing his place: the skipper believes Hardik has done enough in the past to hold his place purely as a specialist batter in the side at No. 6. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Will Varun Chakravarthy prove to be India's spin ace?
In 'mystery spinner' Varun Chakravarthy, India may actually have an ace in the pack, someone which few opponents have a clue about. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
'India-made spray found to contain bacteria that sickened 4 in US'
An aromatherapy spray, manufactured in India and being sold in the US, has been found to contain a bacteria that sickened four people earlier this year, of which two persons died, America's public health agency has said. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
T20 WC: India aim to maintain all-win record against Pakistan
It is inevitable, isn't it? "Not on our watch! Not today!" This is how Team India's cricketers may react if allowed to dwell on the impossibility of maintaining the team's near-three-decade domination of Pakistan in World Cup matches. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Ashish Mishra hospitalised with dengue symptoms
Ashish Mishra, son of Union minister Ajay Mishra Teni and the main accused in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case, has been hospitalised and his sample was sent to a laboratory for confirmation of dengue, officials said on Saturday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Covid live: ‘More contagious mutant present in low numbers’
India on Saturday recorded 15,918 fresh Covid-19 cases, with data from Manipur and Jharkhand not available till late at night. In Bengal, there has been a clear spike in infections this week. Stay with TOI for all the updates: Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Join fight against terror, Amit Shah urges J&K youth
Home minister Amit Shah reached out to the youth of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, asking them to join the fight against terrorism and take advantage of the opportunities that have opened up because of the Modi government’s development push. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Rising cases in Bengal, Assam, hint at post-festive Covid spike
At least three states in the country, led by Bengal, have started showing signs of a spike in Covid-19 infections after Durga Puja/Dussehra celebrations last week, although in absolute terms the numbers are not big so far. Bengal reported 974 fresh cases of the virus on Saturday, the highest single-day count in the state in over three months since July 10 this year. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Good judicial infra has always been an afterthought: CJI
Holding that financial autonomy and adequate infrastructure for the judiciary are essential to make the system more effective, Chief Justice N V Ramana on Saturday urged the Centre to clear his proposal to set up a National Judicial Infrastructure Authority, a statutory body that will take care of the needs of the judiciary. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Plan to split Pakistan began in 1965: Senior Navy officer
Vice-Admiral Anil Kumar Chawla, flag officer commanding-in-chief, Southern Naval Command, said here on Saturday that India had begun thinking of separating East Pakistan from West Pakistan from 1965 though it actually happened in 1971. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Soon, unborn child can be insured for birth defects
In a move that is expected to reduce out of pocket expenditure for new parents, at least one major insurance company has agreed to insure the unborn child for birth defects and surgical problems during infancy. Around 1.7 million children are born with birth defects every year. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Need to standardise pandemic best practices: PM to vaccine cos
Two days after India crossed the landmark of 100-crore Covid jabs, PM Narendra Modi on Saturday met local vaccine manufacturers and exhorted the need to institutionalise the best practises learnt during the past one and a half years and also asked them to take ‘Brand India’ to the next level globally. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Indo-Bangla ties deeper than any strategic alliance: Shringla
Foreign secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Saturday said the ties between India and Bangladesh were deeper than any other strategic partnership, and that it was a role model for nations that share borders. “India-Bangladesh relations have matured over the years and the two pillars of Indian diplomacy — ‘Neighbourhood First’ and ‘Act East’ — find expression in our vibrant ties with Bangladesh,” he said. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
SIT arrests 3 more in Lakhimpur Kheri violence case
A special investigation team (SIT) on Saturday made three more arrests in connection with the Lakhimpur Kheri violence that took place on October 3, in which four farmers, one journalist, and three BJP workers lost their lives, while nearly a dozen were hurt. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Fresh rain alert sparks fear in Uttarakhand
Fresh rainfall and snow alert in Uttarakhand over the next 24 hours issued on Saturday has sparked concerns in the state which is still grappling with the damage caused by rain-triggered disasters this week. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a forecast of light rainfall and snowfall in the higher reaches of Uttarakhand in the next 24 hours. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
NCB official’s charge of spying untrue: Mumbai cops
A probe conducted by Mumbai police has revealed there is no truth in the complaint lodged by NCB zonal director Sameer Wankhede that he was being spied upon by sleuths from the Oshiwara police station. Wankhede, who is probing the cruise liner drugs seizure case, had on October 11 called on director general of police Sanjay Pandey, saying his movements were being monitored by Oshiwara police during his daily visits to a cemetery where his mother has been buried. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Friday 22 October 2021
T20 World Cup: The changing T20 times!
So much has changed in the last 18 months that the T20 World Cup has had to shift from Australia to India to the UAE, and the hosting dates changed from 2020 to 2021. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Live: Aryan, Ananya discussed procurement of drugs, says NCB
Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan, Arbaaz Merchant and Munmun Dhamecha’s bail applications were rejected on October 20. Their lawyers have approached the Bombay High Court and the bail applications will be heard on October 26. Aryan was arrested along with 7 others on October 3 after the NCB raided a drug party on a cruise. The accused are currently lodged in the Arthur Road jail. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
On Rohit Sharma's hit list, T20I and ODI World Cups
It's often said of Rohit Sharma how he'll never forget some things. He won't forget he didn't play the 2011 World Cup. He remembers all those missed opportunities in his career. He'll never forget to help teammates who come to him from time to time, asking for help. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Scrap Consumer Protection Act if you don’t want tribunals: SC
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Don’t let guard down in festive season, warns PM Modi
India's success in administering 100 crore doses of anti-Covid vaccines has generated a strong sense of optimism in all sections with experts upbeat about India's economy even as it was necessary to remember that having a strong "kavach (armour)" did not mean that people should let down their guard, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
‘Ananya has denied she supplied drugs to Aryan'
There are WhatsApp chats between actor Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan and actor Ananya Panday discussing procurement and consumption of drugs, which is being investigated as part of the probe into the seizure of drugs on the cruise liner, NCB sources told TOI on Friday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
India won’t commit to ‘net zero’ goal at COP26
India will not commit to the 2050 ‘net zero’ goal and the country will, along with China — despite intense friction over border issues — and other developing countries, tell the affluent nations to go for carbon neutrality much before mid-century keeping in view their own cumulative historical emissions. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
U'khand toll rises to 67; 12 trekkers among dead
The death toll in extreme weather-hit Uttarakhand touched 67 on Friday. Authorities said 12 trekkers have been confirmed dead. Kapkot (Bageshwar) subdivisional magistrate Paritosh Verma told TOI that the operation to recover the bodies had to be halted due to bad weather. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
‘Foreign entity' WhatsApp cannot challenge Indian laws: Govt
The Centre has opposed petitions by WhatsApp and its parent firm Facebook challenging the new IT Rules for social media by terming the global messaging platform as an “out and out foreign commercial entity”. In an affidavit filed before the Delhi high court, the Centre said being a foreign commercial entity, WhatsApp cannot challenge the constitutionality of an Indian law. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Covid has cut life expectancy by 2 years in India: Study
Life expectancy in India has dropped by roughly two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a statistical analysis by scientists from the International Institute for Population Studies in the city. The IIPS study was conducted to look at the burden repercussions of the Covid-19 pandemic on mortality patterns in the country. Across the world, Covid-19 has resulted in excess deaths in comparison to the previous years. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Beachside Maharashtra village house goes for Rs 80cr
Across the Mumbai harbour, the pandemic and the resultant lockdown have led to a property boom in the sleepy coastal town of Alibaug. In probably the biggest deal in the town, a 6-acre beachfront home has been sold for Rs 80 crore in Awas village of Alibaug. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Investing in coal unwise, says UN chief
“To invest in coal for the future is building white elephants, building stranded assets. And I don’t think developing countries have enough resources to waste,” UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres said on Friday, responding to a question raised by TOI on India’s continued investment in coal-fired power plants. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Amarinder's Pak friend caught in Punjab political crossfire
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Thursday 21 October 2021
An engineering marvel takes shape in Arunachal
It’s an engineering marvel under way at an altitude of over 13,000-feet in icy cold weather to bolster all-weather connectivity and swifter military deployments to the critical Tawang and Kameng regions of Arunachal Pradesh along the China frontier. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
'Hurtful to remove her prosthetic leg at airport security'
Tv actress and renowned dancer Sudhaa Chandran recently posted a video on her Instagram account and expressed her disregard towards the ETD procedures that are conducted at the airports for people who have an artificial attachment to their body (eg- hand, leg, etc.). Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Sanjay Dutt and Maanayata Dutt celebrate the birthday of their twins Shahraan and Iqra, see pictures
Actor Sanjay Dutt celebrated his twins' birthday in an adorable way. On Shahraan and Iqra's 11th birthday, Sanjay took to social media to wish them a very happy birthday. This heartwarming wish conveys a million emotions in limited words.
Sharing an adorable collage of pictures with his children, Sanjay Dutt wrote, "Happy Birthday to my precious children! May love and happiness follow you wherever you go!" Maanayata Dutt too shared some pictures of the children cutting their birthday cake.
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On the work front, Sanjay Dutt has some big banner films on cards including Shamshera with Ranbir Kapoor, KGF: Chapter 2 alongside Yash, Prithviraj and Toolsidas Junior.
ALSO READ: Sanjay Dutt’s daughter Trishala shares a throwback picture with Neetu Kapoor; latter reacts
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Biden says 'yes' US would defend Taiwan against China
The United States would come to Taiwan's defense and has a commitment to defend the island China claims as its own territory, US President Joe Biden said on Thursday, comments that appeared to be a break with official policy. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Top10: 'What's behind Rs 8L income limit for EWS category?'
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From personal revelations to facing his fear, here are key highlights from the episode of Into The Wild with Bear Grylls and Ajay Devgn
Ajay Devgn is one of the biggest superstars in India and has been entertaining us for three decades now. He has performed some of the meanest stunts on-screen and continues to challenge himself with his work. This time he took the challenge forward and went on a survival adventure with the world-renowned adventurer Bear Grylls. The two went on a survival adventure on an uninhabited island located in the Maldives.
AJAY AND BEAR’S ADVENTUROUS UNION
Without wasting any time, Bear Grylls dives into his adventure mode tagging Ajay Devgn along with him. For this middle of the ocean meet, Bear Grylls arrives in a helicopter while Devgn arrives in a speedboat. While Grylls gets down into the ocean, Devgn too jumps into the ocean. They swim and arrive at a shallow end and meet and greet each other. Grylls informs Devgn about their mission which involves going to an uninhabited island and returning to the mainland.
Before they head to the uninhabited island, Grylls shows Devgn a message from friend and actor Anil Kapoor. “Bear, make Ajay do crazy things and make him go wild. I know you give your 100 percent in everything you do and I know you will ace this experience too. Jaha Bear tujhe le jaa raha hai waha na tera Golmaal chalega, na tera Bol Bachchan, sirf survival (Where Bear is taking you, neither your Golmaal nor your Bol Bachchan will work there, only survival). Lots of strength to you and make this experience an experience of a lifetime. All the best,” Kapoor said in the video for Devgn.
Responding to Anil, Ajay jokingly said, “Anil ji mai toh agaya hoon, agli baari aapki hai lekin umar dekh ke aayega (Anil ji, I have reached, next is your turn but watch your age and come).”
GROWING UP YEARS:
Talking about his growing up years in Mumbai, Devgn told Grylls, “I cannot talk about this on TV because a lot has changed today. A lot of them was just wild and something not great now.” However, Devgn divulged a few details, “I started driving when I was eight.”
Grylls also inquired about the time Devgn spent a night behind bars. “We used to get into a lot of street fights, calling stuff and we were very wild then,” Devgn said agreeing about spending a night behind bars.
AJAY ABOUT HIS KIDS:
A father of two, Ajay proudly talks about his kids- Nysa and Yug’s interests and aspirations. “Yug is into acrobat, parkour, video games, and what kids these days like. My daughter just turned 18 and is going to school in Switzerland. They are very critical about my work.”
When asked if he will encourage his kids to pursue films, he said, “No, I will let them follow their own path. My daughter, I think, is not very keen on it. Let’s see where it takes us. She is studying now and my son is too young to decide what he wants. I am not going to push them into anything.”
AJAY GETS EMOTIONAL TALKING ABOUT HIS FATHER
Ajay spoke about doing stunts and sustaining injuries. “I have a lot of injuries mainly because of stunts in films. When we started stunts in films there were no harnesses. We had to jump from 30-40 feet and land on boxes and most of the time we would break our ankle or something or the other. No crash mats were there on the ground. There was a lot of real stuff we used to do, now it has become a lot easier,” he said.
Further, he spoke about his father, who was also a stunt man and passed away two years back. “My father started as a stunt man and then he became an action coordinator. I was on the set most of the time and I used to try what they would do and he wanted me to try also. That was the start of the training also.”
He also spoke about losing his father, "It is tough losing your parents because in the first 20 years of your life you don't care for them and think they are stupid and that they don't know anything. By the time you have children, you realize what a parent is and sometimes it is too late. He was suffering from Alzheimer's. Because of the stunt, he had to go through glass once and he hit his head. Back then glass break was real glass break. Now you use toughened glass, which can also cause cuts.”
ROHIT SHETTY CHALLENGES AJAY:
Before making their makeshift boat, Grylls displays filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s message for Devgn. “This is not fair, you left me and went for an adventure with Bear. People have seen you perform so many stunts and that too from the time there were no special effects. From entering on a bike to jumping from a building, you won people's hearts with your action. Now is the time to win over the ocean. I have a challenge- Create something with which you and Bear can leave this island but like your films even this should be a blockbuster stunt,” Rohit said.
BEST OUT OF WASTE:
The two set out on the island looking for materials with which they can create stuff that help them survive. They find a plastic can. Bear informs that the island has several wastes which have been thrown in by forces of nature including sea storms and tsunami. Bear and Ajay use the plastic can to turn into a fish trap. They crush crabs found on the island and use dry twigs to convert the can into a fish trap. They strategically place it in the ocean and leave it to do its magic of attracting their food.
The two then come across an abandoned part of a boat. Bear sets out to turn into a sustainable boat with the help of Devgn. From making makeshift axe to wrapping twigs in cloths to make floaters, the two set out on the island to create a boat that would carry the two of them to the middle of the ocean. For water, they refer to rainwater stored in dried coconuts.
KAJOL REVEALS AJAY’S SECRET:
Ajay Devgn and Kajol are married to each other for over two decades. Kajol, in her video message, revealed Ajay’s secret and posed a challenge for him. “Let me start by saying that there are a few secrets that not everybody may know about Ajay. One of them being that he is a fabulous cook. And number two is that he is borderline OCD about touching anything with his fingers. According to him, it's because he just cannot get the smell out of his fingers. Whatever that means! Anyway, so my challenge to him is that he has to be made to touch and eat the smelliest, grossest, slimiest thing that you think of, Bear, and let me see if he lives up to it,” she shared.
Responding to it, Ajay told Bear, “When I eat, I can’t really touch the food, so I use a fork, knife, and spoon. I have a kind of a phobia that my hands will smell of it all day. So it is very difficult for me to use my hands while eating.”
After this, Ajay and Bear check their fish trap which has successfully trapped a red snapper fish. Bear uses a stone to tear it up and encourages to eat a part of the raw fish using his hand.
RESCUE:
Ajay and Bear’s temporary boat is ready to sail. They push it into the ocean and get on it as they get to the deeper end. Ajay reveals that they were in the middle of the ocean for 3-4 hours before they were spotted by the special forces coast guard team who came to their rescue.
The episode is currently streaming on discovery+. It will be premiered on the Discovery Channel on October 25 at 8 pm
ALSO READ: Ajay Devgn starrer Maidaan to release on June 3, 2022
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T20 World Cup: Can Team India pull off a 2007 encore?
MS Dhoni's men became part of cricketing folklore and the reception when they touched down in Mumbai, and later motorcaded to the Wankhede on a grey and stormy Wednesday morning, left everyone in no doubt that T20 was a drug that the Indian fan had tasted and couldn't have enough of. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
100 crore shots in the arm: India's milestone in Covid vaccination
India achieved a major milestone in its battle against Covid-19 as cumulative vaccinations in the country crossed the 100 crore mark on Thursday. After China, which has administered more than 200 crore doses, India is only the second country to have reached the landmark of 100 crore jabs. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
9 trekkers among dead as U'khand toll rises to 64
With more bodies being recovered and many of those missing being declared dead, casualties in the Uttarakhand rain and floods stood at 64 on Thursday. Among those found dead or fear to have died were nine trekkers, five of them in Kinnaur in Himachal Pradesh. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Covid live: 10cr second doses overdue, says Dr VK Paul
India on Thursday achieved a major feat in its battle against Covid-19 as cumulative vaccinations in the country crossed the 100 crore mark. Meanwhile, India’s Covid-19 taskforce chief Dr VK Paul said that the second dose is overdue in case of 10 crore people. Stay with TOI for all the latest updates: Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Ananya questioned in drug case; SRK meets son, NCB visits his home
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) probing the case of drugs seizure on the cruise liner involving actor Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan questioned actor Chunky Pandey’s actor-daughter Ananya Pandey for around four hours on Thursday and seized her laptop and cell phone. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
SC reverses HC order, Gauri ‘killers’ to face stringent law
The Supreme Court on Thursday reversed a Karnataka HC decision and ruled that those accused in the murder case of journalist Gauri Lankesh will face charges under the provisions of the stringent Karnataka Control of Organised Crimes Act (KCOCA) apart from IPC Section 302 and arms and explosives laws. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Will have enough doses for booster shots: Poonawalla
Adar Poonawalla, CEO of Serum Institute of India (SII), exuded confidence in meeting the Centre’s goal of immunising all adults by yearend, while announcing that Covid-19 vaccine for children, Covavax, is readying for a February-March launch. The Pune-based company hopes to resume exports of its vaccine, Covishield to WHObacked global platform, Covax by November. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Farmers have right to protest but can’t block roads indefinitely: SC
The Supreme Court on Thursday said farmers have a right to protest against the three new farm laws even when their validity is under challenge before the apex court but was firm in its view that no one could be permitted to block roads indefinitely, impeding the right of citizens to commute without hindrance. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Trade with China up 49%, Shringla red-flags deficit
In the first nine months of this year, India’s trade with China touched $90 billion, an increase of 49% over last year, foreign secretary Harsh Shringla said on Thursday. However, there is a large trade balance in favour of China, and India will continue to raise the issue of widening deficit with China, he added. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Wednesday 20 October 2021
MG Astor bookings open: Stand-out features
Will Astor’s entry into the compact SUV space throw a challenge to well-poised Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos? Fresh into the market, Volkswagen Taigun and Skoda Kushaq will also fight tooth and nail to establish their niche. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Govt asks manufacturers to produce flex-fuel engines
Gadkari claimed that the cost of vehicles won't rise after making it mandatory for all vehicle manufacturers to make flex-fuel engines. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn and Ranveer Singh roar in celebration song 'Aila Re Aillaa' from Sooryavanshi, watch video
This Diwali, Team Sooryavanshi is on a mission to give the celebration a new meaning, and the first song from the film is setting the mood just right! The much-anticipated track, 'Aila Re Aillaa' which brings together all the 3 cops of Rohit Shetty's Cop Universe has us dancing like nobody is watching.
The song has been sung by Daler Mehndi, music has been recreated by Tanishk Bagchi and lyrics have been penned by Shabbir Ahmed. While we are ready to party with this track, watching Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn, and Ranveer Singh together in this song is just adding to the excitement for the film.
Rohit Shetty's Sooryavanshi will release in theatres on 5th November!
ALSO READ: Akshay Kumar’s Sooryavanshi set for a grand post-Diwali release with nearly 3,000 prints across India
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Manchester United owners show 'interest' in IPL franchise
The US-based owners of the English Premier League's marquee club Manchester United have reportedly picked up the Invitation To Tender (ITT) floated by the BCCI through a private equity company, It can be confirmed that the owners of Manchester United are tracking the developments in the world's most valuable T20 league with keen interest. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Live: HC to hear Aryan Khan's bail plea order today
Shah Rukh and Gauri Khan’s son Aryan was arrested on October 3 with 7 others after the NCB raided an alleged rave party on a cruise. Now according to the latest update, Aryan will not walk free today as the sessions court has rejected his bail in the drugs case. The NDPS court ruled that Aryan's custody should be extended and the star son will continue to stay at the Arthur Road jail. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Top 10: 'Withdrawal of consent by states hampering efficiency'
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T20 World Cup: Kohli to bank on master strategist Dhoni
If there is anyone captain Virat Kohli - who is known to be his own man - banks on for big cricketing decisions, it is MS Dhoni. Kohli made his debut under Dhoni, endured difficult phases in his career initially, and it was Dhoni's undying belief in the batting ability of the Delhi maestro that played a part in Kohli becoming the player that he is today. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Pilot seeks cabinet rejig, Gehlot skips event by Sachin loyalist
Former Rajasthan deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot on Wednesday demanded the inclusion of Dalits in the state cabinet as well as in political appointments pending in Rajasthan for a long time. This is the first time Pilot has made this demand in public. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
EPFO adds 14.8 lakh members in August
The provisional payroll data of the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) released on Wednesday showed that the retirement fund body added around 14.81 lakh net subscribers in August, reflecting a growing trend in net payroll for the first five months of this financial year. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Kheri probe can’t be unending story, SC tells UP
Not satisfied with the pace of the special investigation team’s (SIT) probe into the Lakhimpur Kheri killings, the Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Uttar Pradesh government to take proactive steps, including recording statements of witnesses before a magistrate and giving protection to them, to dispel the impression that they are dragging their feet in the case. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Ensure no safe havens anywhere for those who betray India: PM
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Got convictions in 65-70% of cases in last 10yrs : CBI in SC
Directed by the Supreme Court to present a report card of its performance as a prosecuting agency, CBI director Subodh Jaiswal told the court that the agency’s success rate in securing conviction has been 65-70% in the last decade. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Norms for arrivals from non-risk nations eased
India will follow new entry norms for international arrivals starting October 25, thanks to growing vaccination globally and changing nature of the pandemic. While everyone flying into the country will still require to undergo a Covid RT-PCR test, the quarantine requirements have been significantly relaxed. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Can’t let off rape accused even if survivor is of ‘easy virtue’: HC
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Army ‘well-poised to hold the line’ against China in Arunachal Pradesh
The big guns are ready to boom if required in this high-altitude region. Ahead of the artillery and air defence gun positions, companies of acclimatised and well-armed soldiers guard the forbidding terrain along the frontier, where temperatures have already dipped to minus 3 to 5 degree Celsius. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Himalayan tragedy: Uttarakhand toll tops 50
The murderous rain hammering the lower Himalayas in Uttarakhand and north Bengal claimed more lives on Wednesday, taking the number of deaths caused by landslides and rising river levels in Uttarakhand to 52. Five people remain missing, according to officials. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
‘WA chats show drugs nexus’: Aryan, 2 others denied bail
A special NDPS court on Wednesday rejected the bail application of actor Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan, noting there is material in the form of incriminating WhatsApp chats that shows his nexus with suppliers and peddlers. The court also rejected the bail application of two others —Arbaaz Merchant and Munmun Dhamecha—who were arrested with Khan in the case of seizure of drugs from a cruise liner. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
India offered humanitarian aid: Taliban at Moscow meet
In a rare public mention of engagement with India, the Taliban on Wednesday said India had offered humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan at the Moscow Format talks. The talks saw participation by the Taliban and 10 countries, including India, and emphasised the need for Afghanistan to have an inclusive government that reflected, as Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov said, the interests of all ethnicities and political forces for sustainable peace and national reconciliation. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Tuesday 19 October 2021
70-year-old Gujarat woman welcomes first baby
A 70-year-old Gujarat woman gave birth to a healthy baby a month ago in Kutch district. The woman Jivuben Valabhai, does not have any ID to prove her age, but according to her she has seen 65-70 summers till now. The couple had been married for 45-years but could not have children. With a long standing desire to have their own child, the couple resorted to IVF. The process was challenging for the doctors owing to the age and other factors related to it, the team still went ahead and at eight months of pregnancy, the woman delivered her first baby. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
T20 World Cup: Final fling for Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli, struggling since late 2019 for the kind of prolific batting form which brought him renown, has hastily closed one chapter in his cricketing life by announcing that he will step down from the T20I captaincy after the ongoing World Cup. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Amarinder to launch new party, open to alliance with BJP
Former Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh has finally spelt out his next political move by announcing his plan to launch a political party, besides hinting at a seat sharing arrangement with the BJP, provided the farmers’ issue is resolved, and an alliance with splinter Akali groups. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
NIA to investigate 4 cases of civilian killings in J&K
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) will probe four cases relating to recent civilian killings by terrorists in J&K, the victims being Srinagar pharmacist M L Bindroo, Sikh school principal Supinder Kaur and teacher Deepak Chand, Bihari vendor Virendra Paswan, and two Bihari labourers — Raja Reshi Dev and Joginder Reshi Dev — killed in Kulgam. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
New Quad takes shape with focus on tech, trade, big data
India, Israel, the UAE and the US sat down for their first “quadrilateral” meeting on Monday night, opening the way to a new geopolitical equation with closer cooperation on trade, technology, Big Data and maritime security in a region that has been volatile and riven with deep fault lines. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
SIT releases photos of suspects who ‘lynched’ BJP men in Kheri
The special investigation team (SIT) probing the Lakhimpur Kheri violence released six photographs of suspects who had allegedly “lynched” three BJP workers after the convoy of junior home minister Ajay Mishra’s son’s allegedly mowed down farmers at a protest site there on October 3. It has also announced cash rewards — without mentioning the amount — for information about the suspects. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Kerala rains live updates: IMD issues orange alert in 11 districts
IMD has sounded an orange alert for very heavy rainfall in large parts of Kerala on October 20-21. The alert for heavy rains of 12-20cm have been issued in all districts, except Kollam, Alappuzha and Kasaragod. The above three districts are on yellow alert for isolated heavy rainfall of 7-11cm. On October 21, 12 districts, except Kannur and Kasaragod are on orange alert. A yellow alert has been issued in two districts. IMD has issued an alert for isolated heavy rainfall of 7-11cm on October 22 in the entire state, except Kasaragod. In the wake of heavy rainfall forecast for the next few days, a 24x7 control room will start functioning at the Cochin Smart Mission Ltd (CSML) office from Wednesday afternoon, said corporation mayor M Anil Kumar. Stay with TOI for more updates: Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Bangladesh PM orders tough action against communal rioters
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Moscow meet: Russia, India say Taliban yet to fulfil promises
The ‘Moscow Format’ talks on Wednesday, which will see the participation of the Taliban and 10 countries including India, will underline the need for an inclusive government in Afghanistan and seek consolidated international efforts to fend off a humanitarian crisis in the country. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Govt revisits proposal of 2014 panel on new umbrella green law
Exploring ways to draft a new umbrella green law subsuming all existing environmental legislations, the government has revisited recommendations of the sevenyear old high-level committee that had suggested clubbing Air Act and Water Act with the Environment Protection Act of 1986 while treating laws on forests and wildlife separately. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Bihar migrant workers return from terror-hit Valley, some in coffins
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Residents told to stay indoors, Poonch operations enter ninth day
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34 dead as record rains lash Uttarakhand, trigger floods
As unprecedented rainfall battered Uttarakhand, drowning houses and people, precipitating floods and washing away bridges, the official death toll climbed to 34 on Tuesday, with the worst-hit district of Nainital recording at least 18 casualties. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Covid live: India to reach 100cr vax doses soon, says minister
India will soon create history by achieving the target of vaccinating over 100 crore people against Covid-19, Union minister of state for health Bharati Pawar said here on Tuesday. Addressing a press conference, Pawar said vaccination is going on on a war footing in the country. She attributed the fast pace of inoculation to teamwork. Stay with TOI for all updates on coronavirus from India and around the world Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Monday 18 October 2021
RBI: Govt giving higher payouts on small savings
By holding small savings rates steady for six quarters, the government is paying between 47 and 178 basis points (100 basis points equal a percentage point) higher to those parking funds in public provident fund, National Savings Certificate or term deposits in post offices, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said on Monday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Major upgrade in weapons, surveillance and infrastructure in east to counter China
The pristine beauty of the mountains, rivers and lush-green valleys in Arunachal Pradesh somewhat masks frenetic military activity under way to deter, and if required thwart, any challenge from the dragon in the eastern sector. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Shah reviews internal security, discusses J&K targeted killings
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No end to communal unrest in Bangladesh as houses are torched
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India and Israel agree on vaccine certificate recognition, FTA talks
ndia and Israel agreed in principle to recognise each other’s vaccine certifications and restart talks on a free trade agreement (FTA) from November. These were the key outcomes after foreign minister S Jaishankar held talks with his Israeli counterpart, Yair Lapid in Jerusalem on Monday. Israel also signed up as the latest member of the International Solar Alliance. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Power, water sops in poll-bound Punjab
The Punjab cabinet on Monday decided to waive arrears of water supply charges in urban areas and pending electricity bills of rural water supply schemes in villages. The cabinet also announced a fixed monthly water user charge of Rs 50 across rural and urban parts of the state. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Uttarakhand landslides kill 6, cuts off Nainital road links
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J&K government signs MoU with Dubai government
Jammu and Kashmir administration on Monday signed an MoU with the government of Dubai for development projects including real estate, industrial parks, IT towers, multipurpose towers, logistics, medical college and super specialty hospital, said J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Farmers' rail roko stir halts 210 trains, North India hit hardest
Punjab, Haryana and west UP bore the brunt of the ‘Rail Roko’ called by Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) on Monday, with the movement of over 70 trains disrupted at 130 locations in Punjab and Haryana alone. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
'No new Covid variant of concern in last 6 months'
No new coronavirus variant of concern emerged in the last six months, but constant vigil is a must, member of the national task force and chairman of Covid working group of National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (NTAGI), Dr NK Arora, told TOI.“However, there should be strict Covid discipline ahead of and during festivals,” he said, adding that the way forward was to effectively follow Covid-appropriate behaviour and get every adult vaccinated. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Afghanistan in food crisis, India plans to send 50,000MT of wheat
With Afghanistan’s food crisis driving millions to the brink of starvation, India is considering options to transport 50,000 metric tonnes of wheat, and medical aid to the country. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hJjhqE
Sunday 17 October 2021
Aamir Khan mourns the demise of his Secret Superstar co-star Farrukh Jaffar
Veteran actor Farrukh Jaffar, popular for her roles in Gulabo Sitabo and Sultan, passed away at the age of 89 on Friday at a hospital in Lucknow. Her elder daughter Mehru Jaffar said that her mother was unwell and was admitted to Sahara Hospital earlier this month.
Aamir Khan, who had worked with her in Secret Superstar, took to his production house's Instagram handle to mourn the demise of the veteran actress. Sharing a picture of Farrukh Jaffar, he wrote, "Her infectious energy, passion, liveliness and sense of humour will always keep us smiling. RIP Farukh Jaffer Ji."
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On October 4, Farrukh Jaffar was admitted to the hospital due to breathlessness. Her lungs were unable to take the oxygen that had been given to her. Jaffar’s grandson Shaaz Ahmad also shared the news of her demise on Twitter. He wrote, “My grandmother and wife of Freedom fighter, Ex MLC Mr. SM Jaffar and Veteran Actress Mrs. Farrukh Jafar passed away today at 7 pm in Lucknow.” Her funeral took place on October 16.
ALSO READ: Gulabo Sitabo and Sultan actor Farrukh Jaffar dies at 89
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