Saturday 31 December 2022
NIA secures conviction in all 38 cases decided in 2022
All the 38 cases, investigated by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and in which judgments were pronounced in 2022, ended in conviction. While six life sentences were awarded in these cases, 109 people were sentenced to rigorous imprisonment with fine. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/lPgXrW8
German vet flies to Mumbai to help with dog's open heart surgery
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Fix incorrect map of India asap: Minister to WhatsApp
IT Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Saturday asked WhatsApp to fix an incorrect map of India shown in a video tweeted by the messaging platform. The Meta-owned company apologised to the minister, and said it has corrected the error. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/lPgXrW8
‘Massive undercurrent’, 2024 win tough for BJP: Congress leader Rahul
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said BJP will find it very difficult to win the 2024 elections as there is a “massive undercurrent” against the party, but added that the opposition will have to coordinate well and present an “alternative vision” for the country to exploit the popular mood. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/lPgXrW8
Live: Magnitude-3.8 earthquake in Haryana
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Live: In his New Year address, Putin pledges victory over Ukraine
Russian President Putin devoted his annual New Year's address to rallying the people behind his troops fighting in Ukraine and pledging victory over Ukrainian "neo-Nazis" and a West supposedly intent on "destroying Russia". Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said victory for Russia over Ukraine was "inevitable" as he hailed Russian soldiers' heroism in a New Year's video message. Stay with TOI for latest updates. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/lPgXrW8
Friday 30 December 2022
Heeraba dies; Modi first Indian PM to lose parent while in office
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Delhi AQI to turn ‘severe’, construction activities banned
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Live: UK, France to require -ve Covid tests for China arrivals
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Thursday 29 December 2022
TMC, BJP trade jibes over cancellation of Arijit gig
Leaders of West Bengal’s Trinamool Congress and Opposition BJP exchanged barbs on Thursday over the cancellation of a scheduled concert of singer Arijit Singh in New Town area near Kolkata. BJP alleged that February 18 concert was cancelled as Singh had sung ‘rang de tu mohe gerua’, which has the word ‘saffron’, in the presence of CM Mamata Banerjee at the inauguration of the 28th Kolkata International Film Festival. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/qr9AlZO
Geospatial policy notified, hi-resolution Indian map by 2030
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J'hand actor's spouse held for her murder
The husband of slain Jharkhand actor-YouTuber Riya Kumari was arrested early Thursday and charged with murder, destruction of evidence, torture and criminal conspiracy, hours after he allegedly spun a story about his wife being shot and killed while accosting unidentified armed men who had tried to rob him at gunpoint on NH-16 near Kolkata. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/qr9AlZO
Snowfall halts traffic on Arunachal Pradesh highway
Arunachal usually witnesses snowfall in January. But Sela Pass in Tawang and Mayudia Pass in Lower Dibang Valley are already covered with snow for the last three days. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/qr9AlZO
Wednesday 28 December 2022
Govt to rank revenue-starved civic bodies on fiscal discipline
In a first, the Centre on Wednesday announced it would rank the 4,500 cities and municipal bodies on the basis of their financial performance in its bid to create “healthy competition” among the civic entities. The ranking of cities will be on parameters such as their quality of current financial health, resource mobilisation, expenditure performance and fiscal governance systems. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/PHLYSJg
Cheetah tourism may begin in February: MP CM Shivraj
Cheetah tourism may start in February at Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Wednesday, adding a unique dimension to ‘Brand Madhya Pradesh’ soon after two mega events in Indore in January — the Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas and Global Investors’ Summit. It will be the first time in over 75 years that cheetahs will be seen in the wild. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/PHLYSJg
Uzbekistan says 18 kids died after drinking syrup made by Noida co
Uzbekistan’s health ministry has said at least 18 children have died after consuming a medicinal syrup manufactured by Indian drugmaker Marion Biotech Pvt Ltd. The ministry said 18 out of 21 children who took the Dok-1 Max syrup while suffering from an acute respiratory disease died after consuming it. It is marketed on the company’s website as a treatment for cold and flu symptoms. A batch of the syrup contained toxic ethylene glycol, the ministry said in a statement released Tuesday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/PHLYSJg
CUET-PG to be conducted from June 1-10 next year
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct CUET-PG from June 1 to 10 next year. The application process will start in mid-March. According to UGC Chairperson M Jagadesh Kumar, the second edition of the Common University Entrance Test for admission to post graduate courses in universities will be conducted in June. UGC had already announced the schdeule for CUET-UG test which will be conducted in May. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/PHLYSJg
Cops sense foul play in Jharkhand actress Riya Kumari's murder
Riya Kumari who is an actress from Jharkand was shot dead on Wednesday night. Riya is a regional actor who has acted in Jharkhand's regional languages like Khortha. She appeared in several albums with the name of Isha Alya. She was married to Prakash Kumar who is a film and album producer. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/PHLYSJg
Tuesday 27 December 2022
History distortion main danger India facing today: Stalin
Distortion of history was the biggest danger the nation was facing today and no one should believe in the “history” based on imaginary stories that some people were trying to float, Tamil Nadu chief minister M K Stalin said after inaugurating the 81st annual session of the Indian History Congress on Tuesday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/631NCxm
Odisha orders probe into deaths of Putin critic, aide
The Odisha government ordered on Tuesday a crime branch investigation into the mysterious deaths of Russian businessman and lawmaker Pavel Antov (65) and his friend Vladimir Bydanov (61) within days of each other in Odisha’s Rayagada town. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/631NCxm
India ready to bid for 2036 Olympics: Anurag Thakur
dia will bid for hosting the Olympic Games in 2036. A roadmap will be presented before the full members of the International Olympic Committee during the IOC session in Mumbai in September 2023, Union sports minister Anurag Thakur told TOI in an exclusive interview on Tuesday. Thakur said the government will back the Indian Olympic Association’s bid for hosting the Games and that Gujarat’s Ahmedabad will likely be the ‘host city’ with world-class sporting infrastructure available there. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/631NCxm
Words spoken in anger not abetment of suicide: MP HC
The Madhya Pradesh high court has said that words spoken in anger cannot be treated as abetment to suicide and struck down proceedings in a district court against three men accused of driving a farmer to suicide. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/631NCxm
Monday 26 December 2022
Mangaluru trader killed over inter-faith relationship? 3 held
Three men have been arrested on the charge of killing trader Adbul Jaleel outside his shop in Surathkal of Mangaluru city Saturday night in what police said could be a revenge attack over the slain man’s alleged relationship with a woman from another faith. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/UFTVZSm
Indians are demanding more workplace flexibility: Report
A significant percentage of employees are demanding more flexibility in their working lives, and they are prepared to make compromises to get it, as per a report. According to the ADP Research Institute's People at Work 2022: A Global Workforce View, which surveyed almost 33,000 workers across 17 countries, more than 7 in 10 are seeking more flexibility in how they structure their working time. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/UFTVZSm
Type-C port for mobiles & tabs may be a must from Dec 2024
The government plans to make the use of USB Type-C port for charging mobiles, smartphones and tablets mandatory from December 2024, aligning with the timeline announced by the European Union. While the Bureau of Indian Stnadrads (BIS) has notified the USB Type-C port and urged the government to make it mandatory, work is in progress to develop another type of charger that can be commonly used for wearable electronic devices. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/UFTVZSm
'Fabricated narratives overlooked Guru Gobind’s sons' sacrifice'
PM Narendra Modi on Monday highlighted the sacrifices made by Guru Gobind Singh and his two ‘sahibzaades’ (sons), saying they represented the fight against religious fanaticism and barbarism inflicted by the Mughals and preferred to die rather than convert to Islam, as dictated by Aurangzeb. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/UFTVZSm
After 2 months of falling numbers, weekly Covid cases up 11%
Amid the recent surge of Covid cases globally, India’s numbers remain largely stable. Though there has been a marginal rise in cases in the country in the week ending Sunday, reversing a nine-week trend of declining numbers, it’s too early to say whether this indicates a fresh trend. While overall numbers remain very low, cases rose 11% from the previous week’s tally of 1,103, to 1,219, as per TOI’s Covid database. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/UFTVZSm
Sunday 25 December 2022
'Raising judges’ retirement age could extend non-performers’ tenure'
Increasing the retirement age of Supreme Court and High Court judges could extend the years of service of non-performing judges and might have a cascading effect with government employees raising a similar demand, the Department of Justice told a parliamentary panel. It also said increasing the retirement age of judges would be considered along with measures to ensure transparency and accountability in appointments to the higher judiciary. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/FaRzl48
Telangana sees 400% rise in booster jabs, Odisha 8-fold jump
Within 72 hours of the detection of the BF.7 Omicron variant in India, there has been a 400% jump in precautionary jabs across Telangana and almost eight-fold rise in Odisha. In Telangana, on December 21, a day before the sub-variant surfaced in India, only 646 beneficiaries had taken the booster shots. But this figure spiralled to 3,380 within three days (December 24) as people were jolted by the fear of another Covid wave that’s already taking a debilitating toll on neighbouring China. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/FaRzl48
CAG: Risk of data tampering in Assam NRC updation process
The CAG of India has flagged the risk of data tampering in the NRC for Assam, due to “improper” software development related to data capture and correction during the updation process of the citizenship document. A highly secure software was required to be developed for the NRC updation exercise, but during the audit, lack of proper planning in this regard came to the fore. The updated final NRC was released on August 31, 2019, with total 3,11,21,004 names included out of 3,30,27,661 applicants. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/FaRzl48
Buying costliest player no guarantee of winning IPL
Every year, IPL franchises break the bank to bag the most sought-after players who they believe will make a difference to their fortunes. But teams who get the most expensive player of the auction might want to pause before uncorking the bubbly. With the sole exception of 2013, when Mumbai Indians got Glenn Maxwell for $1 million, the team that bought the most expensive player in an auction has never won the IPL title in the same year. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/FaRzl48
Live: 'Russia ready to negotiate but Ukraine not willing'
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'Less than 0.5% int'l arrivals at IGIA test Covid positive'
Less than half per cent (0.5%) of the 345 international arrivals tested at Delhi Airport till Sunday evening tested positive for Covid. The low percentage of positive cases so far has brought relief to authorities here, as IGIA had seen a peak of 5-6% last summer at the height of Delta wave, say officials of Genestrings Diagnostic Centre's lab which has been conducting tests at Delhi Airport during the pandemic. Everyone is keeping their fingers firmly crossed. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/FaRzl48
Saturday 24 December 2022
Govt considers increasing IAS trainees’ village stay to 3 weeks
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Assam Police ‘seek info on churches’, Christians upset
The special branch headquarters of the Assam police has reportedly sought details of churches established in the last one year in the state and instances of conversions from the police officers concerned, creating a sense of insecurity among Christian organisations and spoiling the Christmas mood. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/AtRgWnZ
Mathura court orders survey of Shahi Idgah
The court of additional civil judge (senior division-III) Sonika Verma in Mathura has sought a "survey report" of the Shahi Idgah mosque complex by a revenue department official by January 20. Verma ordered this while hearing a petition filed by Vishnu Gupta of Hindu Sena, a right-wing outfit. Though the directions went out on December 8, it was only on Saturday that it became publicly known, on the day the court closed for winter break. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/AtRgWnZ
Ashwini Vaishnaw approves forced retirement for 10 DoT officials
The government has forced into retirement 10 senior telecom department officials, some with doubtful integrity, as part of zero tolerance towards corruption. The move follows similar measures taken over the past few years where nearly 400 officers with a dubious track record were removed from government. Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw approved the forced retirement for 10 senior DoT (Department of Telecom) officials, including a joint secretary, according to an official source. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/AtRgWnZ
Man on wheelchair pilgrimage to Sabarimala to pray for teacher
It’s been almost 10 days since Amangattuchalil Kannan began his pilgrimage from Malappuram to Sabarimala, and he’s determined to do it the hard way — all 300km in a wheelchair. Kannan lost his left leg in an accident several years ago and his other leg is partially paralysed. The motive of his pilgrimage is to seek Lord Ayyappa’s blessings for the Muslim teacher who helped him get a roof over his head when he had almost given up on his future. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/AtRgWnZ
Bharat Biotech’s nasal vaccine debuts on CoWin, but price still to be decided
Bharat Biotech’s intranasal Covid-19 vaccine iNCOVACC finally made its debut on the CoWin app on Saturday evening. However, the Hyderabad-based company is yet to announce the pricing for the vaccine and its availability for use. A decision is expected next week, according to sources. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/AtRgWnZ
Friday 23 December 2022
Maharashtra probes if Uddhav tried to stifle Amravati killing case
The Eknath Shinde-Devendra Fadnavis government on Friday ordered an inquiry by the state intelligence department (SID) into allegations that MVA CM Uddhav Thackeray had tried to suppress the Umesh Kolhe murder case in Amravati. This is the third inquiry/probe ordered against the Thackerays by the government. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/GhspIYZ
Bharat Biotech's nasal vaccine will be used as booster dose
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'Epic' winter storm wallops US, leaving 1.5 million without power
Nearly a million-and-a-half US power customers were in the dark Friday as a severe winter storm walloped the country, causing highway closures and thousands of flight cancelations days before Christmas. Heavy snow, howling winds and air so frigid it instantly turned boiling water into ice took hold of much of the nation, including normally temperate southern states. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/GhspIYZ
Thursday 22 December 2022
'Hello Charles, how are you?' I said...
Retired policeman Madhukar Zende's birthday is on March 4 but people also tend to wish him 'many happy returns' on April 6. That was the night 36 years ago when Zende, then senior inspector at Mumbai's Agripada police station, arrested the elusive French serial killer Charles Sobhraj for the second time in his storied career. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/beNZ9Q4
NIA calls Kanhaiya Lal killing 'terror-gang' act
The duo seen on camera beheading Udaipur tailor Kanhaiya Lal on June 28 and two absconding Pakistanis were among 11 suspects named in the chargesheet filed on Thursday by the NIA, which termed the murder a "terror" act inspired by "incriminating" audio, video and other messages circulated within and from outside the country. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/beNZ9Q4
Bill proposes to decriminalise minor offences, drop Sec 66A
The government on Thursday introduced Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2022, in Lok Sabha, which seeks to amend 183 provisions across 42 laws and is meant to decriminalise several offences and allow for compounding and rationalisation of penalties as part of a move to "enhance trust-based governance for ease of living and doing business". Via Times of India https://ift.tt/beNZ9Q4
LAC row: No progress on Ladakh impasse in talks, no word on Arunachal
With the disengagement process yet to be completed in eastern Ladakh, India and China held another round of military dialogue which saw them saying in a joint statement that they agreed to maintain security and stability in the western sector and to maintain dialogue for a mutually acceptable resolution of the remaining issues at the earliest. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/beNZ9Q4
Wednesday 21 December 2022
Xiaomi gets HC relief in Rs 3,700cr FD attachment
Quashing a provisional order issued by the income-tax department attaching Rs 3,700 crore held in fixed deposits by Xiaomi Technology India, the Karnataka high court has restrained the telecom major from making any payments from the FDs in any form, including royalty to any companies or entities located outside India. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Auq75E3
Sonia attacks govt on China, bid to 'delegitimise judiciary'
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Under attack, Bastar Christians move into stadium & churches
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Tuesday 20 December 2022
Temple island evacuated as tiger from 120km afar visits
Devotees and priests at Umananda Temple in Guwahati had a "Life of Pi" moment Tuesday morning - they were caught with a full-grown Royal Bengal tiger that swam to the small, leafy Brahmaputra island where the landmark is located. Much like the predicament of protagonist Pi Patel in the acclaimed movie when he landed on an isolated island with tiger Richard Parker, fear consumed a ferry-load of morning devotees and priests after a few construction workers sounded the alarm when they spotted the tiger swimming towards the island around 9.30am. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/ZVgGthA
Both BJP-Shinde bloc, MVA claim win in Maharashtra rural polls
BJP on Tuesday claimed to have won the highest number of seats in the elections to 7,682 gram panchayats across the state. It also claimed that BJP-Balasahebanchi Shiv Sena alliance had got the maximum seats. However, MVA too made similar claims of having won the most seats. The gram panchayat elections are contested by individuals and not as members of political outfits, though many of the contestants are affiliated to parties. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/ZVgGthA
Govt raises allocation to NHAI by 44% for road maintenance
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Kharge's 'dog' jibe triggers uproar in Parliament
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's dog jibe led to heated exchanges on Tuesday in both Houses with BJP seeking an apology from the Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha and dubbing him as a "rubber stamp" chief. Kharge's remark at a rally in Rajasthan where he said that while his party helped the country get Independence, BJP did not lose even a "dog" for the nation, prompted members of the saffron party to target Congress and him as soon the proceedings started in both Houses. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/ZVgGthA
Monday 19 December 2022
Amravati chemist murder triggered many clashes in states: NIA
Pointing out that Udaipur tailor Kanhaiya Lal was beheaded a week after Amravati chemist Umesh Kolhe's murder over the same issue, NIA has said that communal clashes broke out in various states such as Maharashtra and Rajasthan after the killing. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/HjYxt30
Airfares to Goa soar more than 4 times
With the Christmas and New Year peak travel holidays falling on weekends and passengers in revenge travel mode, the airfares to Goa have begun to soar up to four folds for the two upcoming weekends, reports Gauree Malkarnekar. A flight ticket from Chennai to Goa costs more than four times as much, priced at Rs 12,700 already for December 23 and 24, as against the usual fare of Rs 4,400 on this route. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/HjYxt30
Illegal 'tax' collected, says ED, charges NSCN (IM) treasurer
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190 nations agree to save 30% of planet by 2030
In a historic UN biodiversity agreement, over 190 countries agreed in Montreal on Monday to protect 30% of the planet by 2030, while pledging to achieve 23 targets to reverse ecosystem degradation under four overarching goals for survival of the natural world. Farm subsidies - India and other developed countries had demanded its continuation - could escape the axe as the final text of the global deal did not specify it, reports Vishwa Mohan. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/HjYxt30
'Trump should face insurrection, obstruction charges'
The US House of Representatives committee investigating the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol on Monday asked federal prosecutors to charge Donald Trump with obstruction and insurrection for his role in sparking the deadly riot. The Democratic-led select committee's request to the Justice Department is non-binding, but comes as a special counsel is overseeing two other federal probes of the Republican former president related to his attempt to overturn his 2020 election defeat, and the removal of classified files from the White House. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/HjYxt30
Sunday 18 December 2022
China to build school in honour of Dr Kotnis at Maha hometown
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BJP party of choice for tribals, says PM citing Guj poll result
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7.2% of Indians own passports, number set to cross 10cr soon
Seventy-five years after Independence, 7.2% of India's population owns a passport with a majority having availed one in the past decade. As of mid-December, 9.6 crore Indians held passports, and the number is set to cross the 10-crore mark in the next few months. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/jc2Guqf
Millions of Indian fans of Argentina, Messi rejoice: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated Argentina on winning the World Cup and said the final will be remembered as one of the most thrilling football matches. Millions of Indian fans of Argentina and Messi rejoice in the magnificent victory, he said. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/jc2Guqf
Saturday 17 December 2022
PM to launch Rs 6,800cr projects in 2 poll-bound NE states
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Yangtse in Arunachal is 'fully secure': Rijiju slams Rahul
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GST council defines criteria for highest 22% cess on SUVs
In a clarification after the 48th meeting of the GST council, it was announced that the higher rate of compensation cess of 22% is applicable to "motor vehicle fulfilling all four conditions, namely, it is popularly known as SUV, has engine capacity exceeding 1,500cc, length exceeding 4,000mm and a ground clearance of 170mm or above." Via Times of India https://ift.tt/oPdZpvi
'Delhi’s growing frustration': Pak on India's criticism of Bilawal
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Friday 16 December 2022
Chinmayanand a proclaimed offender now
A special MP/MLA court in Uttar Pradesh's Shahjahanpur has started proceedings under Section 82 (proclamation against a person absconding) of CrPC against ex-Union minister Chinmayanand after he failed to surrender before the trial court in a 2011 rape case. The Supreme Court had earlier granted a temporary stay in the case which lapsed on November 30. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/YJ3ueXa
This day in 1971 result of Pakistan genocide: MEA on Bilawal
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NEET-UG exam on May 7, dates out for CUET & JEE (Mains) too
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Thursday 15 December 2022
Jaishankar attacks Pak & China at UNSC on their terror stance
As he chaired a counter-terrorism meeting in the UN Security Council Thursday, foreign minister S Jaishankar hit out at Pakistan for its support to cross-border terrorism, saying old habits and established terror networks are still alive in South Asia and that the contemporary epicenter of terrorism remains active, "whatever gloss may be applied to minimise unpleasant realities". Via Times of India https://ift.tt/gyCLPsv
High fuel prices: Hardeep Puri asks non-NDA states to lower VAT
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Twitter suspends 25 accounts tracking govt agencies, pvt planes
Twitter on Wednesday suspended over 25 accounts that track the planes of government agencies, billionaires and high-profile individuals - including one that followed the movements of the platform's owner, Elon Musk, who has said he was committed to "free speech". Musk said on Twitter that "real-time posting of someone else's location violates doxxing policy, but delayed posting of locations are ok". Via Times of India https://ift.tt/gyCLPsv
Avatar: The Way Of Water
Avatar sequel scores high on action and emotion. One is not compromised for the other. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/gyCLPsv
Shah Rukh Khan reacts to 'Pathaan' controversy says social media can be "divisive and destructive"
All the action was happening in Kolkata this evening as Bollywood stars turned out in big number for the inaugural ceremony of the 28th Kolkata International Film Festival. One of the highlights of the evening was Shah Rukh Khan's appearance and his speech at the event. Without directly addressing the on-going 'Pathaan' and 'Besharam Rang' controversies, SRK did make some bold statements, albeit without making it clear if he was addressing Pathaan controversies or not. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/gyCLPsv
Wednesday 14 December 2022
BJP slams Raghuram Rajan as he joins Bharat Jodo Yatra
On the day Raghuram Rajan joined Bharat Jodo Yatra, BJP claimed vindication of its stance that the former Reserve Bank governor is a biased person and an opportunist. "We had always maintained that he was not the neutral expert he claimed to be as he was projected as by many. His views were a reflection of the debt he owed to Congress for being made the RBI governor," said Anil Baluni, head of BJP's media cell. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/I64OFzo
Border row: Wait for SC verdict, Shah tells Maha, K'taka CMs
Seeking to defuse the border tensions between Maharashtra and Karnataka, Union home minister Amit Shah on Wednesday asked the two CMs to wait for the Supreme Court verdict on the dispute. Shah also told Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde and his Karnataka counterpart, Basavaraj Bommai, that the border issue needed to be settled only through constitutional means. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/I64OFzo
Right to fair probe & trial part of right to life: Calcutta HC
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Maha sets up panel to monitor inter-faith shaadis, draws flak
A major row has erupted over the state government's decision to set up a panel to gather detailed information of inter-faith and intercaste marriages involving state residents in the wake of the Shraddha Walkar case. Samajwadi Party MLA Rais Shaikh plans to go to court against the government resolution, calling it 'bad in law'. Women's groups are planning a protest against this 'form of surveillance'. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/I64OFzo
India slams Pakistan for raking up Kashmir issue in UN
India strongly hit back at Pakistan on Wednesday after it raised the Kashmir issue in the UN Security Council, asserting that a country that hosted slain al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden and attacked a neighbouring Parliament does not have the credentials to "sermonize" in the power UN organ. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/I64OFzo
Tuesday 13 December 2022
We're an intelligent squad, we know how to read the game: Messi
After taking his team to the World Cup final with a mesmerising performance in Qatar, captain Lionel Messi praised Argentina's intelligence on Wednesday. The two-time champions swept past Croatia 3-0 in their semi-final match at Lusail Stadium, riding on Julian Alvarez two goals and Messi's one from the penalty spot. It was a contrasting win for Argentina, after showing more guts than flair to beat the Netherlands on penalties in the quarter-finals. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/fkTcFOi
3 states’ demand to return NPS funds rejected
Pension regulator PFRDA has rejected demands made by Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand to return funds deposited under the National Pension System (NPS), which were abandoned by them to bring back the old pension scheme (OPS) to their respective states. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/fkTcFOi
China’s bid to ‘change status quo’ on LAC thwarted: Rajnath
Chinese troops tried to transgress across the Line of Actual Control at Yangtse in the Tawang sector of Arunachal Pradesh on December 9 in a bid to “unilaterally change the status quo” there but were beaten back by Indian soldiers, defence minister Rajnath Singh told Parliament on Tuesday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/fkTcFOi
SC to probe validity of Sec 375 that legalises marital rape
The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it would take up for hearing in January second week the petitions challenging the constitutional validity of an exception provided under Section 375 of IPC legalising marital rape along with appeals against recent judgments from the Karnataka HC and Delhi HC on the issue. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/fkTcFOi
China blames Indian Army for ‘illegally crossing LAC’
Chinese troops were obstructed by the Indian Army who illegally crossed the LAC, claimed the PLA Tuesday in its first reaction to the military clash reported from Arunachal Pradesh. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/fkTcFOi
SC to take up in Jan pleas against Sec 6A of Citizenship Act
The Supreme Court on Tuesday fixed January 10 for hearing a bunch of petitions challenging the contentious Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, enacted in furtherance of the Assam Accord of 1985, which allowed grant of citizenship to those persons of Indian origin from Bangladesh entering Assam before January 1, 1966. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/fkTcFOi
Arunachal integral part of India, says Rijiju, cites Krishna-Rukmani
Arunachal Pradesh is an integral part of India since ancient times, law minister Kiren Rijiju, also the Lok Sabha MP from Arunachal West, emphasised on Tuesday morning, hours before Parliament was to assemble to take up the issue of fresh clashes between Indian and Chinese troops in Tawang. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/fkTcFOi
Monday 12 December 2022
Double 800m Olympic champion Rudisha survives plane crash
The plane carrying the world 800m record holder and five other passengers crashed in Kajiado county in south-east Kenya after they attended the annual Maasai Olympics competition at Kimana Wildlife Sanctuary on Saturday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Rf1h7Fq
Maha govt rolls back award for Kobad memoir
Less than a week after announcing a literary award for the Marathi translation of former Maoist leader Kobad Ghandy’s memoir, ‘Fractured Freedom’, the state government on Monday reversed the decision and scrapped the award’s scrutiny committee. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Rf1h7Fq
Patel takes oath, 4 Cong turncoats, lone woman & Dalit face in Guj team
Bhupendra Patel, BJP’s surprise pick to replace Vijay Rupani as Gujarat CM in September 2021, on Monday took oath for a second consecutive term as PM Narendra Modi and the party’s undisputed choice to lead a new 17-member government shorn of controversial names and including five new faces. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Rf1h7Fq
How long can we deny bail to Kheri-killings accused: SC
Raising questions on how long can an accused be denied bail and kept in custody while undergoing trial in a serious offence, the Supreme Court on Monday asked the Uttar Pradesh additional sessions court to specify the time schedule for concluding the trial in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case, while hearing the bail plea of Ashish Mishra, the main accused and son of Union minister Ajay Kumar Mishra who is behind bars for more than a year. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Rf1h7Fq
'Jacqueline has no intention to defame Nora Fatehi'
Nora Fatehi filed a defamation suit against Jacqueline Fernandez alleging that the latter had made defamatory allegations against Nora for "malicious reasons" in an attempt to destroy her career. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Rf1h7Fq
Sunday 11 December 2022
Netizens trend 'HBD Sidharth Shukla'
Sidharth Shukla's shocking demise in September 2021 left the fans in dismay. The actor has been one of the most adored artists on Television. He was propelled to massive fame and love after his stint with Bigg Boss 13. Today, (December 12) on his birth anniversary, fans shared their birthday wishes for Sidharth Shukla on Twitter and shared some unseen and memorable moments of him. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Rf1h7Fq
BYD Atto 3 drive review: Funky Chinese EV
The BYD Atto 3 offers close to perfect balance in terms of urban performance, range and features that a premium EV buyer is likely to be looking for but also wants something new and different. The EV's interior and a couple of features are certainly conversation starters and worthy of showing off but all that comes at a costly price tag. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Rf1h7Fq
Shehnaaz remembers Sidharth on his birth anniversary
Former Bigg Boss 13 contestant and actress Shehnaaz Gill, who had a special bond with Sidharth Shukla, remembered the late actor on his birth anniversary. Sidharth, who won the Bigg Boss 13 trophy, would have turned 42 today (Devember 12). Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Tn0wQHN
Cops fine couple for post-11pm stroll, get suspended
A head constable and a constable who allegedly extorted Rs 1,000 from a techie-couple after harassing them “for being on the street after 11pm” on December 8 in Bengaluru have been suspended. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Tn0wQHN
Saturday 10 December 2022
Goodbye ‘salaam’, K'taka temples to ring in ‘Sandhya Aarati’ soon
“Salaam Aarati” will become “Sandhya Aarati” in all Karnataka temples with the state’s highest body overseeing Hindu shrines on Saturday approving a six-month-old proposal to rename the Persian-sounding tradition harking back to Tipu Sultan’s reign with Sanskrit terms. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/mpfavXz
Medical cannabis hits high notes for pain management, rare diseases
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Twitter relaunching subscriber service after debacle
Twitter is once again attempting to launch its premium service, a month after a previous attempt failed. The social media company said Saturday it would let users buy subscriptions to Twitter Blue to get a blue checkmark and access special features starting Monday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/mpfavXz
CBSE Class 10, 12 practicals start on Jan 1, theory tests from Feb15
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Chandigarh scam: ED attaches 21 assets of CM’s dy secy
The Enforcement Directorate on Saturday said it has attached Rs 152 crore worth of assets in Chhattisgarh’s coal levy scam that includes at least 21 benami properties of Saumya Chaurasia, the chief minister’s deputy secretary, who is currently in ED custody. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/mpfavXz
Goodbye ‘salaam’, K'taka temples to ring in ‘Sandhya Aarati’ soon
“Salaam Aarati” will become “Sandhya Aarati” in all Karnataka temples with the state’s highest body overseeing Hindu shrines on Saturday approving a six-month-old proposal to rename the Persian-sounding tradition harking back to Tipu Sultan’s reign with Sanskrit terms. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/mpfavXz
Medical cannabis hits high notes for pain management, rare diseases
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Friday 9 December 2022
Use 3D X-ray tools to curb crowding: BCAS to airports
The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has recommended big airports facing capacity constraints — handling more passengers than they can handle, leading to long queues these days — should go in for 3D computed tomography (CT) X-ray machines for cabin bag checks. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/bvR4C8p
WC: Argentina beat Netherlands on penalties to reach semis
Argentina and Lionel Messi kept their World Cup dream alive on a nervy night as they defeated Netherlands 4-3 on penalties to reach the semi-finals on Saturday. Argentina will now face the last edition's runners-up Croatia, who knocked Brazil out of the tournament with a shootout win on Friday, in the last four stage on Wednesday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/bvR4C8p
BJP breaches 9 of 14 forts where Congress had never lost in Gujarat
They were Congress’s impregnable bastions that repelled the invasion of rival political armies for nearly two-and-a-half decades. However, the 2022 election became a gamechanger with BJP winning nine of the 14 Congress strongholds. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/bvR4C8p
Student sues Google for sex content in ads, SC fines him
Terming the petition filed by a student for ban on showing advertisements with sexual content on social media and also compensation of Rs 75 lakh from Google India for showing such ads, which affected his studies, as one of the most atrocious pleas, the Supreme Court dismissed it and imposed a cost of Rs 25,000 on the petitioner. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/bvR4C8p
Trans people can apply for constable’s job: Maharashtra to HC
The Maharashtra government on Friday told the Bombay HC it will allow transgender persons to apply in the state-wide recruitment process for police constables. Chief Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Abhay Ahuja were told by advocate-general Ashutosh Kumbhakoni that it will provide for a third drop-down option for transgenders after male and female in the online application form by December 13. Transgender candidates can apply before December 15, the last date for submitting the forms. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/bvR4C8p
Ghost of the Quarter Finals comes back to haunt Brazil at World Cup
They were surprise finalists in Russia 2018 and Luka Modric and his band of merry Croatians have left everyone stunned in Qatar as well, this time in the quarter-finals. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/bvR4C8p
Thursday 8 December 2022
'EOW has started PE into assets of Uddhav & kin'
The statement was made after Justices D S Thakur and Valmiki Menezes had earlier in the day reserved their order on a PIL that sought a CBI and ED probe into Thackerays’ assets. “Preliminary enquiry is already initiated by EOW,” public prosecutor Aruna Pai informed the HC. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/bvR4C8p
TMC’s Saket Gokhale freed on bail, rearrested in Ahmedabad
Earlier, acting on a complaint by BJP worker Amit Kothari on December 1, Ahmedabad city cybercrime police had arrested Gokhale in Jaipur on Tuesday after booking him under IPC Sections 469 (forgery), 471 (using as genuine a forged material), 501 (printing or engraving matter known to be defamatory) and 505B (statements creating or promoting enmity, hatred or ill-will between classes). Via Times of India https://ift.tt/bvR4C8p
‘Missing’ Rahul Gandhi may be behind hand-slide
The rout in Gujarat, coming on the back of losses in winnable states like Left-ruled Kerala and BJP-ruled Uttarakhand, and in Assam and Goa, indicate that the Congress has struggled to play catch up in states where the contest is bipolar. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/6elGdPA
Gujarat landslide to give BJP the upper hand in upper House
Currently, BJP has eight and Congress has three members in Rajya Sabha from Gujarat. BJP will retain its three Upper House seats from the state when vacancies arise in August next year. The party will gain two additional seats out of four in biennial election in April 2024 and one more out of other four seats that go to polls in June 2026. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/6elGdPA
Charges framed against Siddique Kappan in PMLA case
Apart from Kappan, the ED is investigating the financial transactions of some office-bearers and members of the proscribed Popular Front of India (PFI) and its student wing, the Campus Front of India. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/6elGdPA
Consider making lawyers ad hoc judges in HCs: SC to Centre
With various high courts reeling under huge pendency of cases and a large number of judicial vacancies, a bench of Justices Sanjay K Kaul, Abhay S Oka and Vikram Nath said senior advocates are often not willing to take up permanent judgeship but inclined to accept the post of ad-hoc judge for a short tenure. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/6elGdPA
Wednesday 7 December 2022
'Are you challenging Speaker on parliamentary panels'
In a zero hour intervention, Chowdhury accused the government of “subverting” parliamentary conventions by taking away the chairmanship of committees from opposition parties. At this, Birla intervened to ask whether Chowdhury was challenging the chair. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/6elGdPA
TMC and AAP join Cong-led opposition Parl strategy meet
The meeting attended by leaders of 14 parties, including TMC, DMK, NCP, RJD, Shiv Sena, RLD, Left parties and also AAP, decided to take up Indo-China border dispute, inflation, unemployment and weakening economic situation, the “Centre’s attack on judiciary”, dilution of rights-based laws and EWS reservation. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/ioTdt2q
Let first-timers speak in House: PM Narendra Modi to parties
Speaking to media just before the winter session got under way, the PM recounted that parliamentarians, including from the opposition, have told him that they suffered due to frequent adjournments of House proceedings and especially pointed to the plight of junior MPs who lost out the most due to disruptions. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/ioTdt2q
BJP would have won East had Centre not reunified the 3 corporations
Of the 250 newly created wards, 61 encompass the territory covered by the erstwhile East Delhi Municipal Corporation. Of these 61 wards, BJP won 35, AAP 20, Congress five and independent one, which gives BJP a clear majority in this part. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/ioTdt2q
'Parliament duty-bound to take up NJAC overreach'
There is no parallel to such a development in democratic history where the “duly legitimised constitutional prescription” of the NJAC through the 99th Constitutional Amendment Bill, passed unanimously by both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, was “judicially undone”, Dhankhar said. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/ioTdt2q
Maintenance against property must be written in gift deed: SC
A bench of Justices Sanjay K Kaul and A S Oka gave this practical advice on Tuesday to senior citizens, who generally gift self-earned properties to their children in the understanding, hope and expectation that they would be well looked after in their sunset years when ailments routinely affect them. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/ioTdt2q
Marine Rafale scores over American Super Hornet
Rafales will figure prominently in the IAF’s long-standing quest to acqu- ire additional 4.5-generation fighters with “some fifth-generation capabilities”. These numbers could vary from 57 to 114 fighters, with the bulk of them to be produced in India. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/ioTdt2q
Tuesday 6 December 2022
‘NGO’ Bengaluru civic body picked to update rolls is a private company
Chilume Educational, Cultural and Rural Development Institute had been enlisted by the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike to update electoral rolls in the greater municipal corporation area, an exercise that it allegedly misused to selectively delete names of voters, farm data and sell it to interested parties. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/ioTdt2q
‘Murdered’ woman found ‘alive’, DNA test ordered
The accused was an 18-year-old class 12 student when he was arrested. He was released on bail a few years later. However, as he could not attend court proceedings, a non-bailable warrant was issued against him and he was sent to jail again. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/ioTdt2q
Delhi MCD live: Counting of votes to begin at 8am
MCD election results: Counting of votes for 250 wards of Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) will begin at 8am amid tight security. The EVMs, with the mandate of 73,20,577 voters, will remain under tight vigil at 42 centres across the national capital. Both AAP and the BJP have exuded confidence that they will emerge victorious in the polls while the Congress is seeking to regain lost turf. Both the ruling BJP and AAP have put up 250 candidates each for the elections, while the Congress has 247 aspirants and Bahujan Samaj Party, 132. Delhi recorded a voter turnout of 50.48 per cent in the polls held on December 4. The fate of 1,349 candidates at 250 wards was sealed in the Sunday polling for the MCD elections 2022 compared with 2,538 in 2017. In the 2017 civic election, the BJP had won 181 of the 270 wards, the AAP had won 48 wards and the Congress 27. Stay with TOI for all the latest updates: Via Times of India https://ift.tt/ioTdt2q
Contaminated water kills teen; 109 in hospital
While the patients, including 30 kids, have been streaming into hospitals in Hindaun, Karauli and Jaipur from the affected Shahganj area in the past three days, the boy died at home on Tuesday morning. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Mo9XHuK
Kheri: Minister's son, 12 others to be tried for murder, rioting
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Govt must not let anyone go to bed hungry, says SC
Taking stock of registration of workers, mostly migrants, in the unorganised sector on the eShram portal, a bench of Justices M R Shah and Hima Kohli asked additional solicitor general Aishwarya Bhati about the Union and state governments’ plans to ensure that the registered workers availed every benefits under various welfare measures. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Mo9XHuK
FIFA WC: Morocco stun Spain to reach historic quarters
Morocco stunned the 2010 champions Spain to reach their first ever World Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday, winning their Round of 16 encounter in a penalty shootout at the Education City stadium. Morocco defeated Spain 3-0 on penalties, with all the three Spanish penalty takers missing the goal. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Mo9XHuK
Monday 5 December 2022
‘I could feel them cutting me up & sewing me back’
For Dayamani Devi, the pain of a tubectomy surgery without anaesthesia as she felt the blades of a novice slice through her body and wailed, will go away. Not the “pain of children doing nothing”. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Mo9XHuK
Power outage at Chhattisgarh hospital kills 4 newborns
Four newborns, all aged between 1 and 5 days, died at the government-run Ambikapur Medical College in Surguja, North Chhattisgarh, on Monday morning after a power shutdown. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Mo9XHuK
JeM, LeT still operating bases in Afghanistan: India ahead of security meet
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Call for peace to avert food, fuel & fertiliser crisis
Informal sessions help break the ice... We are having a detailed discussion and we are finding common ground on many of these issues and we will take them forward,” India’s Sherpa Amitabh Kant said on the sidelines of an event in Udaipur, without disclosing details. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/hFv2n6p
FIFA WC: Croatia beat Japan on penalties to reach quarters
Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic saved three penalties in the shoot-out to help Croatia reach the quater-finals of the FIFA World Cup 2022 on Monday. The 2018 runners-up Croatia beat Japan 3-1 on penalties in their Round of 16 encounter at Al Janoub stadium. The match went to the penalties after it ended levelled at 1-1. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/hFv2n6p
Sunday 4 December 2022
Woman gives passport for visa stamping, gets Ireland hotel bill
On December 1, while she was at her home in Mumbai, the woman received an email from a hotel chain. In the mail, the hotel thanked her for her stay at their establishment in Dublin, Ireland, and sent her a receipt of 1234.38 EUR (approx Rs 1,05,000). Via Times of India https://ift.tt/hFv2n6p
Live: Gujarat to vote in Phase 2 of assembly elections today
The state of Gujarat is set to vote in the second phase of assembly elections on Monday. The 2.5 crore-strong electorate tasked with deciding the political fate of 833 candidates in the second phase has had a history of indifference towards elections, particularly in the 23 urban segments spread across Ahmedabad, Vadodara and the Gandhinagar municipal corporations. Stay with TOI for latest updates: Via Times of India https://ift.tt/hFv2n6p
Kidney transplant for Lalu Prasad in Singapore today
Lalu’s second daughter Rohini Acharya has decided to donate one of her kidneys to him. The former Bihar CM was shifted Sunday to the hospital where Rohini also underwent preliminary tests. In Patna, supporters holding Lalu’s photos and chanting mantras performed havans at a Kali temple. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/hFv2n6p
Woman gives passport for visa stamping, gets Ireland hotel bill
On December 1, while she was at her home in Mumbai, the woman received an email from a hotel chain. In the mail, the hotel thanked her for her stay at their establishment in Dublin, Ireland, and sent her a receipt of 1234.38 EUR (approx Rs 1,05,000). Via Times of India https://ift.tt/hFv2n6p
Why not ban caste rallies forever, asks Allahabad high court
A bench of Chief Justice Rajesh Bindal and Justice Jaspreet Singh passed the order recently on an old PIL filed by lawyer Motilal Yadav, who had sought a ban on caste-based rallies in UP. In its order the bench has also issued notice to the chief election commissioner to respond on the issue. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/k5vYOAy
Hansika Motwani and Sohael Katuriya get married
Actress Hansika Motwani tied the knot with her long time friend Sohael Katuriya on December 4. The wedding was held at the Mundota fort in Jaipur. The first picture and video from the couple's wedding have surfaced online. The couple had an intimate ceremony and had only invited their close friends and family. Hansika as the bride, wore a red traditional lehenga and accessorised it with bold jewellery and bangles. Sohael Katuriya for his big day wore a sherwani. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/k5vYOAy
Saturday 3 December 2022
IS claims attack on Pakistani envoy in Kabul
The Islamic State group claimed responsibility Saturday for an attack on Pakistan's embassy in Kabul, which Islamabad decried as an "assassination attempt". In a statement cited by jihadist monitor SITE, the Islamic State's regional chapter said it had "attacked the apostate Pakistani ambassador and his guards". Via Times of India https://ift.tt/k5vYOAy
No question of welcoming back rebels: Gujarat BJP chief
Gujarat BJP president CR Paatil warned on Saturday that there's no place for indiscipline in the party and rebels harbouring plans for a comeback aren't welcome. None of the renegades will win the ongoing assembly elections, he asserted. He said, "BJP preserves discipline and keeps the cadre's morale high." Via Times of India https://ift.tt/k5vYOAy
Spain : 'Origin of letter bombs was Valladolid city'
Spanish police said six letter bombs sent to high profile targets in recent days appeared to have been posted from the northern city of Valladolid, a source close to the investigation said. Most were defused, although an employee at the Ukrainian embassy was slightly injured when one of the devices ignited. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/k5vYOAy
RBI raps banks for giving up UPI space to fintechs
RBI deputy governor T Rabi Sankar pulled up banks for ceding the Unified Payment Interface (UPI) space to an extent where most of the business is with non-banks. He warned banks that disruption in a small area of banks' business could be quickly scaled up to disrupt other parts of their business by the competitors. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/k5vYOAy
Lift HC stay on rule for conversion via marriage: Guj in SC
Gujarat government on Saturday requested the SC to lift the high court stay on Section 5 of the Freedom of Religion Act, 2003 which mandated prior permission of the district magistrate for conversion through marriage. The state said, "Taking prior permission obviates forcible conversion and protects the 'freedom of conscience' guaranteed to citizens." Via Times of India https://ift.tt/k5vYOAy
Friday 2 December 2022
Moose Wala killing plotter Goldy Brar caught in US
Canada-based gangster Goldy Brar, the suspected mastermind of rapper Sidhu Moose Wala’s May 29 murder, was detained in California over a week ago and has been in US police’s custody since, Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann said on Friday. Goldy, whose roots are in Punjab’s Muktsar, moved to Canada on a student visa in 2017 and built a life in crime from there. He apparently shifted base to the US after Moose Wala’s murder. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/IVBsRzC
Don't need to be told what to do on democracy: India at UN
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FIFA WC: Switzerland edge Serbia 3-2 to reach last 16
Switzerland reached the World Cup knockout round for the third successive tournament after prevailing 3-2 over Serbia on Friday to finish runners-up in Group G and set up a last 16 showdown with Portugal. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/IVBsRzC
AIIMS ransomware attack: Probe points to China hackers
The investigation into the incident of hacking of computers at Delhi's AIIMS has pointed towards the role of China-based hackers. Cyber experts TOI spoke with said that two Chinese ransomware groups - 'Emperor Dragonfly' and 'Bronze Starlight (DEV-0401)' had been targeting pharma institutions across the globe of late, but it was still being confirmed if strains associated with these groups were behind the attack. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/IVBsRzC
Joint military drill with India none of China's business: US
The US Friday joined India in admonishing China for denouncing the India-US ongoing military exercise in Uttarakhand, not very far from the LAC. US chargé d'affaires Elizabeth Jones said, “I would point you to the statements we have heard from our Indian colleagues to the effect that it’s really none of their business." Via Times of India https://ift.tt/rpvQzy6
Thursday 1 December 2022
12 more cheetahs to reach Kuno, from South Africa
South African minister for forestry, fisheries and environment Barbara Creecy has approved an MoU with India for Project Cheetah, and the papers are now with President Cyril Ramaphosa. With this, 12 more cheetahs will be translocated to Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh to join the eight brought from Namibia in September. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/rpvQzy6
No plan to open hijab-friendly colleges: Karnataka CM
Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai dismissed on Thursday reports that the state government has given consent to the Karnataka State Board of Auqaf to open 10 hijab-friendly schools and colleges for Muslim students in the state. "This matter has not been discussed in our government, and it is not the stand of our government," Bommai said. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/rpvQzy6
Didn't mean to hurt affected Kashmiris, says Lapid
Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid, whose criticism of 'The Kashmir Files' irked a section of the right-wing, has offered a "total apology" to people if his comments have hurt or insulted people who suffered during the Kashmir exodus, but maintained his remarks were limited to the quality of the film. He said his remarks were neither a statement on the political situation in Kashmir, nor a denial of the tragedy. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/rpvQzy6
What's the compelling need to permit GM mustard now: SC
Observing that literacy and awareness level among Indian farmers are not at the level of their counterparts in western countries, the Supreme Court on Thursday said all precautionary measures must be taken before allowing cultivation of genetically modified herbicide-tolerant mustard crop. It asked the Centre whether there was any "compelling reason" to permit it now. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/rpvQzy6
On Day 1 of IIT placements, foreign offers lack the lustre
International postings were fewer than last year’s and most IITs saw the highest annual international compensation at a little more than Rs 1 crore. But the India story shone through with domestic hirings picking up in large numbers and, in some cases, offering more than what recruiters with international positions did. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/rpvQzy6
Croatia in last 16 as Belgium crash out after a goalless draw
Croatia did what they were needed to do, that is to earn a point against Belgium and book their place in the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2022 on Thursday. The 2018 runners-up held Belgium to a 0-0 draw in their final group game to finish second in Group F, while eliminating World No. 2 side out of the tournament. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/ElizgDy
Wednesday 30 November 2022
Shraddha murder: Accused Aaftab's narco analysis likely today
During his polygraph test at the forensic lab in northwest Delhi's Rohini, Aaftab Poonawala reportedly confessed to killing his live-in partner Shraddha Walkar and dismembering her body. Armed with findings of the lie detector test, forensic officials will now conduct a narco analysis at a hospital on Thursday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/ElizgDy
Remittances to India set to hit record $100bn this year
Remittance flows to India are estimated to grow 12% to reach $100 billion for the first time this year— way ahead of Mexico, China and Philippines— according to World Bank’s Migration and Development brief. Between 2016-17 and 2020-21, the share of remittances from US, UK and Singapore increased from 26% to over 36%, while the share from five Gulf countries dropped from 54% to 28%,” the World Bank said. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/ElizgDy
China objects to India-US joint drill; MEA responds
China has objected to the India-US military exercise near the LAC in Uttarakhand saying it violates the spirit of bilateral agreements for border peace. The MEA responded by saying that it's China that needed to stick to bilateral agreements in the context of the standoff in eastern Ladakh. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/ElizgDy
India saw very low number of Covid vax clotting cases: Govt
The Centre informed the Supreme Court that India had a very low incidence of Adverse Events Following Immunisation (AEFI) cases of Thrombosis and Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (TTS) during administration of 220 crore doses of Covid-19 vaccines. It said till September 30 this year India has administered 219.9 crore doses of Covid-19 vaccine. A total 26 AEFI cases of TTS were reported, of which 14 recovered and 12 died. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/ElizgDy
EU warns Musk that Twitter faces ban over content moderation
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Tuesday 29 November 2022
Ahead of Rahul yatra entering Raj, Cong puts up unity show
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AIIMS restores data, online services to take time to resume
After six days, AIIMS authorities finally managed to restore the hospital's e-data, which was hacked after a ransomware attack on its servers. However, the network is still being sanitised and it may take some more time to restore the online services, sources said. It is feared that the data of around 3-4 crore patients could have been compromised due to the breach detected on November 23. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Btz6Prf
Monday 28 November 2022
Foreign secretary Kwatra gets 16-month extension
Foreign secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra has been granted a 16-month extension in the post beyond his date of superannuation on December 31 this year, a personnel ministry order said. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/jYhdVgO
US to open drop box appointments for B1/B2 visas in December
The United States Embassy will open some drop box (interview waiver) appointments for B1 (business) and B2 (tourist) visas in Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai this December. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/jYhdVgO
UP: Ghaziabad, Prayagraj, Agra get first police commissioners
Uttar Pradesh's three new commissionerates in Ghaziabad, Agra and Prayagraj got their first police commissioners on Monday, according to an official order. Ajay Mishra was appointed the commissioner of Ghaziabad, Preetinder Singh of Agra and Ramit Sharma of Prayagraj, the order issued late Monday night stated. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/jYhdVgO
FIFA WC: Brazil beat Switzerland 1-0 to qualify for last 16
Favourites Brazil joined holders France as the second team to secure a spot in the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup 2022 on Monday. Brazil defeated Switzerland 1-0 in their second Group G game to register their second successive win in Qatar. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/jYhdVgO
Sunday 27 November 2022
4 of family killed, 1 injured in crash on Delhi-Haridwar highway
Four of a family, including a Noida-based engineer, his wife, sister-in-law and her one-year-old daughter, were crushed to death after a speeding truck overturned and fell on their car late on Saturday night on the Delhi-Haridwar highway (NH-58) in the New Mandi police station area of Muzaffarnagar district. The engineer's brother was grievously injured in the accident. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/OibjPCB
Germany keep WC hopes alive after a draw with Spain
It's not all over for Germany at the FIFA World Cup 2022 as they remained in the race for a Round of 16 spot after a 1-1 draw with Spain on Monday. The result gave the four-time champions a much needed one point to stay alive in Qatar, while Spain consolidated their top position in the Group E standings with four points. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/OibjPCB
Landslide kills at least seven on Italy's Ischia island
At least seven people, including a newborn and two children, were killed on the southern Italian holiday island of Ischia after a landslide caused by torrential rain devastated a small town here, an official said on Sunday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/OibjPCB
Cut ties with child-killing regime, Khamenei’s niece tells world, held
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FIFA WC: Croatia go top with 4-1 win, Canada eliminated
Canada's celebration for their first ever goal in the men's World Cup did not last long as they crashed out of the FIFA World Cup 2022 after suffering a 1-4 defeat against Croatia in their second Group F game on Sunday. Alphonso Davies scored the historical goal in the second minute to give Canada a perfect start, but Croatia showed their class to register a thumping comeback win. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/OibjPCB
Saturday 26 November 2022
FIR against MP BJP leader for 'doctored video'
Chhattisgarh police registered an FIR against Madhya Pradesh BJP media cell chief Lokendra Parashar on Friday night for posting on social media an alleged 'doctored' video of a pro-Pakistan slogan being raised during Rahul Gandhi's 'Bharat Jodo Yatra', which is passing through the state. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/vVt37qM
Delhi court dismisses AAP minister Jain’s plea for fruits, veggies
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After US, Indians now pip Chinese in getting UK student visas
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Mbappe double takes France into World Cup knockout stage
Kylian Mbappe shone for the defending champions with a brace as France beat Denmark 2-1 in their second Group D match of the FIFA World Cup 2022 on Saturday. With the victory, France became the first team to qualify for the Round of 16 in Qatar with one game in hand. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/vVt37qM
Friday 25 November 2022
Ayushmann Khurrana: I'll never be known for a 300 crore film
Ayushmann Khurrana is back to the marquee and this time, like many times before, he's brought something original, new and totally unheard of. His new film is called An Action Hero and if the trailer is anything to go by, it promises to be a real genre-bender for fans who've grown up on conventional action heroes like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone or even home grown hunky like Sunny Deol, Akshay Kumar, Dharmendra and Amitabh Bachchan. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/HvuGjx8
26/11 terror attacks: 'It still hurts in my leg, brings back horror'
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Pro-Pak chants in Bharat Jodo, says BJP; Congress cries conspiracy
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Live: Ukraine's 4 nuclear power plants reconnected to grid
Ukrainian authorities on Friday gradually restored power to millions of people left in the dark after the most devastating Russian air strikes so far, aided by the reconnection of the country's four nuclear plants. Stay with TOI for the latest updates: Via Times of India https://ift.tt/HvuGjx8
Thursday 24 November 2022
No law above judicial scrutiny: Union home minister Shah on Places of Worship Act
Ahead of the December 12 deadline set by the Supreme Court for the Centre to spell out its stand on the Places of Worship Act, 1991, Union home minister Amit Shah on Thursday said no law is above judicial scrutiny. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/DmBWeSQ
Need to speak about intimate partner violence: Union minister Irani
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Ex-ISI head Lt Gen Asim Munir appointed new Pakistan army chief
Former ISI head Lt General Asim Munir will be Pakistan’s next army chief, PM Shehbaz Sharif announced Thursday and ended weeks of speculation about who succeeds Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa in a position considered the most powerful in the country. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/DmBWeSQ
Live: China breaks Covid high of April 13 at over 31,000 cases
India saw a single day rise of 408 coronavirus infections, taking the tally to 4,46,70,483, while active cases further declined to 5,881, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Thursday. The death toll has climbed to 5,30,601 with five fatalities, which include four reconciled by Kerala and one death reported from Rajathan in the last 24 hours, the data updated at 8 am stated. Stay with TOI for more updates -- Via Times of India https://ift.tt/DmBWeSQ
FIFA WC: Ronaldo sets record as Portugal edge Ghana 3-2
Cristiano Ronaldo wrote his name in the record books as he became the first player to score in five World Cups after converting a penalty against Ghana in Portugal's opening Group H match at the Stadium 974 on Thursday. Portugal survived a nervous stoppage time to edge past the African side 3-2 in a five-goal thriller. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/DmBWeSQ
Wednesday 23 November 2022
In measles hotspots, minimum age for vaccine cut, booster added
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Batshuayi fires Belgium to World Cup win over Canada
World No. 2 Belgium survived a scare on Wednesday, before registering a narrow 1-0 win over Canada in their opening group game at the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar. A missed penalty and a sublime finish highlights the Group F match at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Ps7qmkB
Nirav moves for permission to appeal extradition decision in UK SC
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Spain start WC campaign with a 7-0 win against Costa Rica
Favourites Spain shot a warning to their rivals by hammering Costa Rica 7-0 on Wednesday in their opening Group E match of the FIFA World Cup 2022 at the Al Thumama stadium in Qatar. The winning margin was Spain's biggest ever at a World Cup. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Ps7qmkB
Tuesday 22 November 2022
5 Meghalaya villagers killed in border firing by Assam cops
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Live: Ukraine detains 'traitor' who released Kherson prisoners
The situation in Kyiv, and other cities have deteriorated following the largest missile attack on the country’s power grid on Tuesday. President Zelensky said over 10 million Ukrainians were left without electricity after the strikes. Stay with TOI for more updates Via Times of India https://ift.tt/SJeNm5d
Sonali Phogat killed by her PA & his friend for property: CBI
Three months after former actor and Haryana BJP leader Sonali Phogat was found dead in her hotel room in Goa, the CBI has filed a chargesheet against her personal assistant and his friend accusing them of murdering her to usurp her property. Phogat’s PA Sudhir Sangwan and his friend Sukhwinder were earlier arrested in the case. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/SJeNm5d
PM hands out appointment letters to 71k youths
PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday distributed around 71,000 appointment letters to new recruits via video conferencing and said the Centre is working in “mission mode” to provide government jobs to youth. Terming this an “entry point” for the new recruits in public service and nation building, he said this means a new world of progress has now opened before them. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/SJeNm5d
Ronaldo to leave Man United after criticism of club
Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo will leave with immediate effect, the Premier League team said on Tuesday, marking a bitter end to the Portugal captain's second spell at Old Trafford after he said he felt betrayed by the club. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/SJeNm5d
Monday 21 November 2022
Live: Kyiv residents prepare for ‘worst winter
The situation in Kyiv, and other cities has deteriorated following the largest missile attack on the country’s power grid on Tuesday. President Zelensky said over 10 million Ukrainians were left without electricity after the strikes. Stay with TOI for more updates Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Q5kRrOS
200 fleeing strife in Bangladesh entered Mizoram: Official
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Vote for BJP to decide Guj's path of development: Amit Shah
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QR code on most-sold drugs from August
The Centre has issued a notification in this regard. It says manufacturers of drug formulation products as specified in Schedule H2 shall print or affix Bar Code or quick response (QR) code on its primary packaging label, or in case of inadequate space in primary package label, on secondary package label that store data or information legible with software application to facilitate authentication. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Q5kRrOS
A woman is killed by kin or partner every 11 minutes: UN chief
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PM Modi played crucial role in G20 consensus: US deputy NSA Jon Finer
At an event organised by the Indian embassy in Washington, principal deputy NSA Jon Finer also said 2022 had been a huge year in the history of India-US relations and that the next year will be even bigger, while asserting that the Biden administration sees this alliance as among the most consequential relationships for America anywhere in the world. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Q5kRrOS
Sunday 20 November 2022
Govt’s FY23 food subsidy bill likely to cross Rs 3L cr
The government’s food subsidy bill is likely to cross Rs 3 lakh crore during the current financial year, nearly 50% more than the budget estimate of Rs 2lakh crore. This is primarily due to the extension of free foodgrain scheme, PM Garib Kalyan Ann Yojna (PMGKAY) till December. According to estimates, this will be the second highest subsidy outgo for providing highly subsidised and free foodgrains to nearly 80 crore identified beneficiaries. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/9jqtTBf
COP27 inclusion of sustainable lifestyle key for India: Bhupender Yadav
With over 195 countries reaching a final agreement at UN climate talks (COP27) in Sharm el-Sheikh on Sunday, India which actively participated in the two-week long negotiations through multiple interventions welcomed its outcome paving the way for setting up of a loss and damage fund, and inclusion of “transition to sustainable lifestyles and sustainable patterns of consumption and production” in its cover decision. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/9jqtTBf
Centre plans to include J&K ‘Balmiki’ members in SC list
As per the proposal, the ministry for social justice and empowerment is proposing the inclusion of ‘Balmiki’ in the SC list. The name is a spelling variation of ‘Valmiki’ which is already in the SC list, but given the strictness adopted in the recognition of Dalit groups, the difference leads to omission of many individuals or households from the ‘Balmiki’ caste from reservation and other affirmative action benefits. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/9jqtTBf
FIFA WC: Qatar floors the world in stunning welcome
On Sunday, in the evening desert chill, at the gleaming, packed Al-Bayt stadium in the Al Khor town which literally means creek, by singing higher than the others, they were only reaffirming to the world that this belongs to them, that they had created it. And that, the world is welcome. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/9jqtTBf
Saturday 19 November 2022
Pakistan based wanted terrorist Rinda dies in Lahore hospital
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CBI probes match-fixing in Indian football, five clubs under scanner
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Terror is terror and no political spin can ever justify it, says S Jaishankar
Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for imposing cost on countries which support terrorism, foreign minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said the continued tendency of some nations to use terrorism as a tool of statecraft and willingness of others to justify and obfuscate that was among the causes of the growing scope, scale and intensity of terrorist threat. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/qCcoBbD
‘Rise of crypto use for terror finance a big concern’
The growing use of virtual assets or crypto currencies, sources pointed out, has been the most prominent change in the pattern of terror financing, amid continued use of methods like illegal trade, extortion, kidnapping for ransom, drugs, counterfeit currency, artefacts and cultural property, illicit trade in natural resources and wildlife, state-sponsored financing, profits from businesses and through charitable organisations. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/qCcoBbD
Winter session to begin on Dec 7, govt may table data protection bill
The winter session of Parliament will commence from December 7 and will continue until December 29, “subject to exigencies of government business”, the Lok Sabha secretariat said on Saturday. Parliamentary affairs minister Pralhad Joshi, who tweeted the dates, said the session will comprise 17 sittings spread over 23 days. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/qCcoBbD
Friday 18 November 2022
Ex-DSP, 29 others get life terms for burning cop alive
A Rajasthan court on Friday awarded rigorous life imprisonment to 30 persons, including a former DSP, over the death of a SHO who was burnt alive by a protesting mob in 2011. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/tecgPu7
BCCI sacks men's selection panel
BCCI on Friday decided to sack all four senior men's national selectors following a disappointing T20 World Cup campaign. In a press release, BCCI secretary Jay Shah invited applications for five positions with Nov 28 being the deadline. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/tecgPu7
HC slams CRPF over 'orderly' system, says punish seniors
Censuring the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) for practicing the colonial orderly system, which was claimed to have been abolished in 2008, the Madras HC has directed the central government to ensure thatthe practice is discontinued immediately. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/tecgPu7
CJI to meet Gujarat HC bar body over protests
Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud has agreed to meet the Gujarat high court advocates' association on November 21 in view of the ongoing protest by lawyers opposing the Supreme Court collegium's recommendation to transfer Justice Nikhil S Kariel to Patna HC. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/tecgPu7
SC slams NIA: Shift jailed Navlakha to house arrest in 24hrs
When the two law officers kept stretching their objections, the bench said, "If NIA is trying to find out loopholes to defy our orders, we will take a serious view of it." Via Times of India https://ift.tt/tecgPu7
Court directs police to complete Aaftab's narco test in 5 days
Delhi's Saket District Court on Friday directed the city police to complete the narco analytic test of Aaftab Amin Poonawala, accused of killing his live-in partner Shradhha Walkar, within five days, while giving clear-cut instructions to cops not to use any third-degree measure on the accused. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/tecgPu7
Thursday 17 November 2022
Court: Satyendar Jain prima facie guilty, no bail
A city court on Thursday denied bail to Delhi minister Satyendar Jain and two other accused in a money laundering case, saying the former "has prima facie indulged in the offence of money laundering of more than Rs 1 crore" and is prima facie guilty of misconduct under sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/MN17Bya
4 women officers make it to prestigious military college
After getting permanent commission, women officers will now also enter the portals of the Defence Services Staff College at Wellington for the first time. Six women officers from the Army have cleared the highly competitive entrance exam held in September. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/MN17Bya
Thrown out of Rajdhani by TTE, jawan loses legs
A 29-year-old Army jawan of 24 Rajputana Rifles, Sonu Kumar Singh, lost both his legs and is battling for life at a military hospital after he was allegedly pushed off the Rajdhani express by a TTE at Bareilly station on Thursday. He is yet to regain consciousness and is "critical", doctors said. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/MN17Bya
Gujarat: Atheist autodriver vows caste-free poll run
This Amdavadi autorickshaw driver has run into several bureaucratic dead ends in his quest to change his name from Rajveer (Brave King) to "RV155677820", a moniker that smothers all signs of caste and religion. But now he plans to give his ideology a free run by contesting in the Gujarat assembly poll as an Independent from Gandhinagar South. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/MN17Bya
EQ quizzes Soren for 9 hours, supporters lay siege to Ranchi
Soren reached the ED's regional office around 11.50am, accompanied by his lawmaker brother Basant. The latter wasn't allowed in. The 47-year-old CM stepped out of the office at 9.40pm and drove straight to his residence along with wife Kalpana, who had arrived there a little before 9pm. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/MN17Bya
Wednesday 16 November 2022
New scheme to give young professionals 2yr UK stay
Young Indian professionals are set to have a once-in-a lifetime opportunity to live and work in the UK for up to two years under a new professional and cultural exchange agreed between UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and PM Narendra Modi at the G20 Leaders' Summit in Indonesia. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/sldbpLC
Modi gifts Italy PM Patan Patola dupatta
PM Modi greeted the world leaders at the G20 Summit with gifts highlighting India's culture and arts, mostly from Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat, the two states which are going to the polls. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/sldbpLC
Ahead of election, 25,000 detained in Ahmedabad, Surat
There is still a fortnight to go for the first phase of voting for the assembly poll in Gujarat, but the police have already made more than 25,000 preventive arrests in Ahmedabad and Surat alone. The arrests were being made on the state election commission's orders to instil a sense of safety among voters and organise free and fair polls in Gujarat. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/sldbpLC
America cuts thousands of jobs as recession looms
Corporate America is making deep cuts to its employee base as part of its restructuring efforts to navigate a potential downturn in the economy from the U.S. Federal Reserve's war on inflation. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/sldbpLC
Tuesday 15 November 2022
Delhi cops bust int’l racket selling fake cancer drugs
In a two-month-long operation, Delhi Police's crime branch has busted an international racket manufacturing and selling spurious life-saving cancer medicines, thus endangering the health of critical patients. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/i7TeGsx
Murdoch news organisations and The Donald
The speed at which Conservative Press turned on Trump was as dizzying as the invectives were harsh. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/i7TeGsx
Drains choked, anger bursts: Why some MLAs are getting the jitters
At Bismillah Society, angry protesters gheraoed the MLA to complain against the lack of development in the area, especially basic amenities like drainage and roads. A video of the protest had gone viral. It took quite some time for the MLA and his aides to calm them. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/i7TeGsx
A first since Galwan: PM Modi, Chinese Prez shake hands
PM Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping, while attending the G20 dinner hosted by Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Tuesday, "exchanged courtesies", official sources said. Modi and Xi, both dressed casually, were photographed shaking hands and exchanging pleasantries. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/i7TeGsx
Looked at her head daily to keep memory alive: Accused Aaftab Poonawala
Police are frantically searching for the head of Shraddha Walkar, the 26-year-old woman who was allegedly killed by Aaftab Poonawala in May this year. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/i7TeGsx
Live: 'Two killed as Russian missile lands in Poland'
Missile strikes hit cities across Ukraine on Tuesday, plunging seven million homes into darkness just days after a humiliating Russian retreat. Stay here for all updates -- Via Times of India https://ift.tt/i7TeGsx
Monday 14 November 2022
Veteran actor Ghattamaneni Krishna passes away
Veteran actor Ghattamaneni Krishna (79) passed away in the intervening night of Monday and Tuesday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/W0sE86o
Tihar official suspended over Satyendar Jain row
The superintendent of Tihar Jail number 7 has been suspended after a preliminary enquiry revealed that he had allegedly committed irregularities while Delhi minister Satyendar Jain was lodged in the prison and provided special treatment. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/W0sE86o
Sebi clears Adani's plan for NDTV open offer
Markets regulator Sebi has approved Adani Group's open offer to buy an additional 26% stake in media firm New Delhi Television. The offer will commence on November 22 and close on December 5. As per Sebi's website on Monday, the regulator gave its final comments on the proposed Rs 492.81-crore open offer on November 7. The price fixed is Rs 294 per share. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/W0sE86o
Will bulldoze bus shelters in shape of domes: BJP MP
Karnataka BJP MP Pratap Simha has sparked a controversy by saying that he will bulldoze the mosque-like bus shelters being constructed across the city. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/W0sE86o
Tihar official suspended over Satyendar Jain row
The superintendent of Tihar Jail number 7 has been suspended after a preliminary enquiry revealed that he had allegedly committed irregularities while Delhi minister Satyendar Jain was lodged in the prison and provided special treatment. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/W0sE86o
Sunday 13 November 2022
Giloy may raise immunity, but isn’t safe for all, find doctors
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Will refer ordinance to Prez if state targets me: Kerala guv
Kerala governor Arif Mohammad Khan on Sunday hinted that he will send the ordinance, which strips his powers as the chancellor of all state universities, to the President of the country. “I don’t want to judge the ordinance if the state government is targeting me. Hence, I will refer it (to the President),” said the governor while addressing reporters in New Delhi. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/eEClqS7
Oppn hurting India reputation, says Rajnath on G20 logo row
Defence minister Rajnath Singh has said that it was unfortunate and surprising that opposition parties try to stoke controversies for political gains even if it causes damage to the country’s reputation. Singh, who unveiled the statue of Prithvi Raj Chouhan at Jhajjar in Haryana on Sunday, said that seeing the lotus in the G20 logo, some people raised objections, which was unfortunate as it was declared the national flower in 1950. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/eEClqS7
Will refer ordinance to Prez if state targets me: Kerala guv
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Bali G20: PM to attend key sessions on food and energy
he G20 summit on November 15-16 in Bali will see PM Narendra Modi and other leaders participating in three important sessions, including on food and energy security, digital transformation and health. PM will have around 20 engagements during his two-day stay in Bali where, as the next Chair, India will look to speak for the developing countries, which are battling some of the worst consequences of the conflict in Europe, and steer the agenda in a “balanced” manner. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/eEClqS7
EWS fallout: Centre may face clamour for quota beyond 50%
The Supreme Court judgment upholding the EWS reservation could open the floodgates with states approaching the Centre to legitimise their quota laws violative of 50% ceiling, which may put the central government in an unenviable position, given the potential costs of accepting or rejecting such requests. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/eEClqS7
India: Can’t club us with big polluters
India with the help of other developing countries thwarted an attempt by developed countries to focus on all top 20 current CO2 emitters for additional mitigation actions, instead of just the big historical polluters (rich nations), during the first week of the UN climate talks (COP27). The crucial second week of negotiation involving ministers will begin Monday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/eEClqS7
Saturday 12 November 2022
Himachal voters defy snow & freezing cold, record 75% turnout
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PM Modi takes dig at KCR’s ‘superstitious’ beliefs
n his first visit to Telangana after the high-stakes Munugode bypolls — which TRS won — and amid a row over TRS accusing the opposition BJP of trying to bribe its legislators to defect, PM Modi said the bypoll loss was not a setback because it showed BJP has the people’s blessings. “Despite obstacles placed by the desperate government, people fought back. You inspire me for the work you have done there,” he told party workers. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/3zmoas7
India, Asean pledge peace & stability in Indo-Pacific
India and Asean in a joint statement on Saturday reaffirmed the importance of maintaining and promoting peace, stability, maritime safety, freedom of navigation and overflight in the Indo-Pacific region, and also commitment to peaceful resolution of disputes, in accordance with international law, including UNCLOS. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/3zmoas7
Teach medicine in Tamil, Amit Shah urges TN govt
Union home minister Amit Shah urged the Tamil Nadu government on Saturday to introduce Tamil as the medium of instruction for medical and other technical courses, saying it would help students understand their lessons better. Several states had already moved to offer medical and technical education in their native languages and Tamil Nadu should follow suit, Shah said. This would also help students pursue research in Tamil. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/3zmoas7
Don’t make coal lone villain, India asserts at climate meet
Amid growing demand to end use of coal, India here at the UN climate talks (COP27) on Saturday made a strong point saying making any one fuel the villain is not right as natural gas and oil also lead to emissions. Making its intervention during presidency consultation on the cover decisions of COP27, India also suggested certain points to be included in the decision text, saying the long-term goal of the Paris Agreement requires phasing down of all fossil fuels. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/3zmoas7
Friday 11 November 2022
Himachal polls live: Voting to begin in 68 seats at 8am
Himachal Pradesh is all set to vote to elect a new government in the assembly polls, the fate of the political parties will be decided by over 55 lakh voters today. The BJP is eying on retaining power in the state overturning the trend of an alternative government in the state since 1982, while the Congress is posing its faith in its '10 guarantees' that the party has promised to deliver on if it comes to power. The Aam Aadmi Party is also aiming at making inroads into the hill state hoping to present a strong performance in the polls. Stay with TOI for all updates -- Via Times of India https://ift.tt/kRNA6F2
Modi, Biden have very practical relationship: US NSA
US President Joe Biden and PM Narendra Modi have a productive and very practical relationship, the American national security advisor said ahead of the bilateral meeting between the two leaders on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Bali, Indonesia. “I would point out PM Modi has already been to the White House since President Biden took office, and the two of them have had the opportunity to meet in person multiple times and to talk by phone and on video, multiple times,” he said. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/kRNA6F2
SC to hear pleas against Bombay HC curbs on feeding strays
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Centre sitting on collegium names unacceptable: SC
Expressing deep anguish over the Centre not clearing the names recommended by the collegium for appointment of judges in high courts and SC and keep these pending for long periods, the Supreme Court on Friday said that such practice was not acceptable and sought an explanation from the law secretary. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/kRNA6F2
SC orders release of Rajiv Gandhi killers
Following through its order in May directing the release of life convict A G Perarivalan in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case by invoking its powers under Article 142 of the Constitution, the Supreme Court on Friday used the extraordinary jurisdiction to extend the same to six others convicted for assassinating the former Prime Minister and ordered that they be also set free forthwith. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/kRNA6F2
Thursday 10 November 2022
Kerala govt removes governor as chancellor of deemed univ
The LDF government on Thursday amended the rules of Kerala Kalamandalam deemed university to remove the governor as its chancellor, a position which will now be filled with an eminent person from the field of art and culture. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/ZSODzVi
SC allows house arrest for Navlakha, but sets rules
The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed activist Gautam Navlakha’s plea to be placed under house arrest, taking into consideration his medical issues, old age, no previous criminal record and also that there is no hope of completion of trial in the foreseeable future.The court though imposed all the conditions on him as suggested by the NIA, including that he would not get access to internet and communication devices like phones and laptop. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/ZSODzVi
Gujarat polls: Cong announces 2nd list of 46 candidates
The Congress on Thursday released its second list of 46 candidates for the Gujarat Assembly elections scheduled to be held in two phases on December 1 and 5. The total number of candidates declared so far by the party is 89. The Congress last Friday had released its first list of 43 candidates for the elections. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/ZSODzVi
Wednesday 9 November 2022
BJP can’t fool people of Himachal with its ‘jumlas’: Kharge
Addressing his first public meeting of the Himachal Pradesh campaign, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday trained his guns on BJP and said it may have fooled people across the country with its “jumlas” but cannot do so in the hill state. “People here are educated, understand everything and take a considered decision in voting,” Kharge said. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/iQhOqjb
Winter’s here but be ready for any contingency: Rajnath
The Army should continue to maintain operational readiness at its “peak level”, defence minister Rajnath Singh said on Wednesday, in the backdrop of India and China keeping their troops forward deployed for the third consecutive winter along the frontier in eastern Ladakh. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/iQhOqjb
MHA: 60% of international borders in north east porous
Over 60% of India’s international borders in the Northeast with China, Bangladesh, Myanmar and Bhutan is porous, which along with internal socio-economic and historical factors has caused a “fragile security situation” in the region, the MHA says in its 2020-21 report. The fragile security situation has “resulted in violence, extortion and diverse demands by various Indian insurgent groups, which maintain safe havens/camps in neighbouring countries”, it says. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/iQhOqjb
Disturbing that Navlakha case not moving, says SC
Observing that it is “disturbing” that trial proceedings against social activist Gautam Navlakha and others is not inching forward in the Elgaar Parishad case and not even charges have been framed in the last two years after chargesheet was filed in October 2020, the Supreme Court said that it would consider whether he could be allowed to come out of jail and be put under house arrest in view of his old age and medical problems. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/iQhOqjb
‘Accidental lawyer’ DY Chandrachud followed in dad’s footsteps, is 50th CJI
Justice Dhananjaya Yeshwant Chandrachud took oath in the name of God as he was sworn in by President Draupadi Murmu as the 50th Chief Justice of India, creating the historic milestone of a father-son duo heading the Indian judiciary 37 years, two months and 28 days apart. His father Yeshwant Vishnu Chandrachud was sworn in as CJI on February 28, 1978 and retired on July 11, 1985, holding a record tenure of seven years, four months and 19 days. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/iQhOqjb
Tuesday 8 November 2022
50% of Congress tickets to go to youngsters: Mallikarjun Kharge
New Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has put the old guard of the Karnataka unit on notice by reportedly telling colleagues that he intends to reserve 50% tickets for “youngsters” in next year’s assembly elections. Kharge cited the party’s Udaipur declaration of this May when he is said to have made the comments at an event organised by the state unit on Sunday to felicitate him. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/uAyvcPb
India indebted to Manmohan Singh for economic reforms: Gadkari
Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday said the country is indebted to former prime minister Manmohan Singh for the economic reforms. India needs a liberal economic policy with the intention to provide its benefits to poor people, Gadkari said while speaking at TIOL Awards 2022 event. The economic reforms started by Singh as the finance minister in 1991 gave a new direction to India as it ushered in a liberal economy, he added. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/uAyvcPb
Emergency-era shift of education to concurrent list challenged
Challenging the Emergency-era constitutional amendment shifting education from the state list to the concurrent list, senior advocate Kapil Sibal argued in the Madras high court on Tuesday that health and education were two fundamental attributes of humans and both should be under absolute control of states. The amendment is a legislative invasion against parents, children and the state’s right, he said. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/uAyvcPb
Medical seats from Centre’s quota for J&K terror victims
The Centre has reserved medical seats this year in government-run colleges across the country for children maimed by terrorism in J&K or whose parent(s) either died or suffered permanent disability in a terrorist attack. he reservation for MBBS and BDS courses was made from the central pool with effect from the academic year 2022-23, a Union home ministry notification said, but didn’t specify how many spots would be set aside. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/uAyvcPb
Problem of plenty: Ahmedabad ward elects 5 MLAs, 4 MPs!
The people of Lambha, a municipal ward in Ahmedabad, have a problem of plenty. This 44 sq km area elects four MPs, five MLAs, and four councillors! It appears that too many legislative cooks spoil the development broth. The ward is divided into multiple assembly and parliamentary constituencies, so voters are confused about which door to knock to have their grievances redressed. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/uAyvcPb
6.3-magnitude earthquake hits Nepal; strong tremours felt in Delhi and neighbouring areas
A 6.3-magnitude earthquake hit Nepal early on Wednesday and strong tremours were felt in Delhi andd neighbouring areas. The tremours were felt around 2am. The National Center for Seismology put the epicenter of the earth quake at 90 km south east of Pithoragarh in Uttarakhand, bordering Nepal. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/uAyvcPb
In India’s interest to keep importing Russian oil: Jaishankar
Foreign minister S Jaishankar strongly backed India's increasing oil imports from Russia saying energy ties with Moscow have worked to India's advantage and that it's in India's interest to keep the imports going. Asked about the Western pressure on India to limit trade ties with Russia, he said India's “fundamental obligation” is to ensure that the Indian consumer has the best possible access, on most advantageous terms, to international markets. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/uAyvcPb
Monday 7 November 2022
Chandrachud to Chandrachud: Justice Lalit ends innings in SC
An inning which started in the Supreme Court with a young and budding lawyer almost four decades ago mentioning a case before the then CJI Y V Chandrachud in court number 1 has come to an end with Chief Justice U U Lalit saying goodbye on his last working day as CJI from the same courtroom and passing on the baton to the son of ex-CJI Chandrachud. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/dWEzOyH
Hardik, Alpesh lead list of Cong turncoats seeking BJP tickets
Hardik Patel (29), who shot to fame by spearheading the Patidar reservation stir and later became working president of Gujarat Congress, is likely to debut in electoral politics by contesting the Viramgam seat on a BJP ticket. His contemporary Alpesh Thakor, who had spearheaded a parallel agitation to protect the reservation share of his caste, too, will contest on a BJP ticket after a brief stint with Congress. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/dWEzOyH
India, Russia seek polycentric world: Moscow ahead of EAM trip
Ahead of foreign minister S Jaishankar’s talks with his counterpart Sergey Lavrov on Ukraine and other regional and global issues, Russia emphasised both countries shared similar positions on “most pressing issues” and also in their adherence to international law and the UN Charter, which the West has accused Russia of violating by invading and annexing Ukrainian territory. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/dWEzOyH
Relief to Soren as SC quashes proceedings against him in HC
In a relief to Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren, the SC quashed the proceedings against him in Jharkhand High Court on a PIL seeking probe against him for "money laundering" and said that HC entertained the plea despite lack of evidence. The SC said there is nothing wrong in allowing probe against people who occupy high offices but taking cognisance of the matter on generalised submissions which do not even make prima facie satisfaction of the court, is "abuse of the process of the court”. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/dWEzOyH
SC acquits 3 on death row for Delhi teen’s rape-murder
The Supreme Court on Monday acquitted three men sentenced to death in the brutal gangrape-cum-murder of a 19-year-old woman in Delhi’s Chhawla in 2012. SC said the trial court acted as a “passive umpire” while the prosecution failed to prove the guilt of the accused by adducing cogent and clinching evidence. Pointing out to many “glaring lapses” during the trial, the SC said the prosecution failed to prove their involvement in the crime beyond reasonable doubt. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/dWEzOyH
Sunday 6 November 2022
80% of 777 J&K pellet victims have partial vision loss: Study
A huge majority of those who received eye injuries due to gun pellets in Srinagar between July and November in 2016 have suffered some degree of vision loss. About 80% of them have vision limited to “counting fingers”, according to a review research paper on 777 eye operations carried out during this period. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/ym7pJAl
Will implement UCC in Himachal Pradesh if voted back: Shah
Home minister Amit Shah on Sunday announced in Himachal Pradesh that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) will be implemented in the state if BJP is voted back to office. Addressing an election rally in poll-bound Himachal Pradesh, he said, “If you elect the Jai Ram Thakur government, I promise you that the common civil code will be implemented in Himachal Pradesh. No one can stop that.” Via Times of India https://ift.tt/ym7pJAl
80% of 777 J&K pellet victims have partial vision loss: Study
A huge majority of those who received eye injuries due to gun pellets in Srinagar between July and November in 2016 have suffered some degree of vision loss. About 80% of them have vision limited to “counting fingers”, according to a review research paper on 777 eye operations carried out during this period. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/ym7pJAl
‘We have made this Gujarat’: PM revs up campaign
In a high-voltage start to the campaign for a triangular contest, PM Modi on Sunday strongly invoked Gujarat’s pride and coined a new slogan — “Aa Gujarat mein banavyu che (We have made this Gujarat)” — crediting people’s perseverance, resilience and dedication in shaping a flourishing state. Addressing the first rally after the announcement of two-stage polls on December 1 and 5 at Nana Pondha, a small hamlet in tribal-dominated Valsad Via Times of India https://ift.tt/ym7pJAl
Saturday 5 November 2022
22 Congress MLAs will go with BJP, claims Uddhav man
Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) veteran Chandrakant Khaire on Friday fuelled an intra-MVA spat with Congress, claiming its legislators are ready to go with deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis. Faced with strong rejoinders from Congress, the former MP had to embarrassingly withdraw his statement and even offer an apology to state Congress president Nana Patole for his uncalled-for remarks. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/ks4vCd3
Child abuse cases happening due to educated parents’ ego: HC
Child abuse is happening by educated parents and this needs to be tackled differently by bringing in suitable legislation, senior judge of the Karnataka high court, Justice B Veerappa, said on Saturday. Veerappa called for the need for a legislative change so as to consider differently love-affair cases, children’s custody cases involving both the educated parents and those of kids’ sexual abuse. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/ks4vCd3
Pandole booked for rash driving, negligence in Mistry car accident
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ED questions Manish Sisodia’s PA in excise investigation
The Enforcement Directorate on Saturday questioned deputy CM Manish Sisodia’s personal assistant Devendra Sharma in connection with its money laundering probe in the Delhi excise policy case. The questioning, and coinciding searches in Delhi-NCR, drew a sharp reaction from the AAP leader, who accused the agency of harassment. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/ks4vCd3
Tirupati temple’s net worth put at Rs 2.3 lakh crore
he net worth of the Lord Venkateswara temple, believed to be one of the richest in India, is pegged at Rs 2.3 lakh crore. Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, keeper of the temple dedicated to Tirupati’s presiding deity, declared its net worth for the first time since its founding in 1933. The temple trust said it has 10.3 tonnes of gold deposits in nationalised banks worth more than Rs 5,300 crore at current bullion rates. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/ks4vCd3
Friday 4 November 2022
MCD polls on December 4, likely to be most bitterly fought
The stage is set for probably the most high-decibel civic poll campaign in Delhi, with the state election commission announcing the poll schedule for the reunified MCD. Delayed by more than 7 months due to the merger of the 3 erstwhile corporations and a subsequent delimitation exercise, the elections — a 3-cornered contest between BJP, AAP and Congress — will be held on December 4, while the votes will be counted on December 7, state election commissioner Vijay Kumar Dev announced. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/TNXkZ65
Swing-resistant: 47 seats, same parties, 24 years
Nearly a fourth of the 182 assembly seats in Gujarat have not changed hands from one political party to another since 1998. Voters have shown unshakeable faith in a candidate or a party in these 47 seats which are spread across the state. The number of such impregnable bastions goes up to a total of 55 seats if one takes into account the past four elections since 2002. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/TNXkZ65
Closest known black hole to Earth spotted by astronomers
Astronomers have discovered the closest known black hole to Earth, just 1,600 light-years away. Scientists reported Friday that this black hole is 10 times more massive than our sun. And it's three times closer than the previous record-holder. It was identified by observing the motion of its companion star, which orbits the black hole at about the same distance as Earth orbits the sun. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/TNXkZ65
MCD polls on December 4, likely to be most bitterly fought
The stage is set for probably the most high-decibel civic poll campaign in Delhi, with the state election commission announcing the poll schedule for the reunified MCD. Delayed by more than 7 months due to the merger of the 3 erstwhile corporations and a subsequent delimitation exercise, the elections — a 3-cornered contest between BJP, AAP and Congress — will be held on December 4, while the votes will be counted on December 7, state election commissioner Vijay Kumar Dev announced. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/TNXkZ65
Oreva spent Rs 12L of allotted Rs 2cr on renovating Morbi bridge
The Oreva Group’s claim of “full and final” renovation of the 143-year-old Morbi suspension footbridge that collapsed on October 30, killing 135 people, was little more than cosmetic work on which the company spent Rs 12 lakh, or 6% of the allotted Rs 2 crore, the ongoing probe has revealed. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/TNXkZ65
EPFO can’t seek extra 1.16% of salary for higher pension: SC
In a relief to lakhs of subscribers, the Supreme Court on Friday held that the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) cannot seek an additional contribution of 1.16% of the salary from those drawing over Rs 15,000 without the government amending the law and opened a four-month window for the members of the retirement savings body to exercise the option of getting pension on higher earnings. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/TNXkZ65
Thursday 3 November 2022
Congress's ‘silent campaign’ in crucial poll surprises all
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Anahita couldn’t merge into second lane, says Darius Pandole
Police on Tuesday recorded Darius’s statement at his home in south Mumbai. He was discharged from hospital last week. Police have to record Anahita’s statement, who is recovering in hospital. Police said recording Darius’s statement took a few hours as he could not immediately recollect the accident. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/pIVYnfq
AAP positioning itself as alternative to BJP in Gujarat
For AAP which is in government in Delhi and Punjab and has two seats in Goa assembly, the outcome of this election is clearly very critical as winning seats will help the party to make it to the league of a national party and set the tone of its campaign ahead of the Lok Sabha polls in 2024. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/pIVYnfq
PM Modi congratulatesNetanyahu for election win
Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid Thursday conceded defeat in the general elections and congratulated opposition leader Netanyahu, whose coalition of right-wing parties secured a comfortable majority in parliament to form the next government and end the political impasse plaguing the country. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/pIVYnfq
Wednesday 2 November 2022
In India 1st, Mumbai metro to have private entry
These private entities will have exclusive rights that will allow their employees as well as clients to use the subway that will be connected to the stations. Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC), which is executing this corridor, has plans to open the Phase I (Aarey to BKC) by December 2023. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/WFofC4s
Haryana junks on Rs 10 lakh a year MBBS bond plan
The partial climbdown came in the face of protests by over a thousand students from four government medical colleges in the state. Now, as per CM Manohar Lal Khattar, if on completing their degrees, MBBS/MD students wish to join state government service and serve for the specified seven years, the state government will finance the bond amount. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/WFofC4s
SC nixes plea challenging DY Chandrachud appointment as CJI
As the petition was mentioned for an urgent hearing, a bench of CJI UU Lalit, Justices S Ravindra Bhat and Bela M Trivedi agreed to hear the case 15 minutes before lunch break and dismissed it after a brief hearing. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/WFofC4s
Security a worry for Kedarnath shrine decked with gold
On October 26, a day before the temple closed, gold plating of the sanctum sanctorum was completed with estimates that over 230kg of the precious metal was used. However, security arrangements have not been enhanced and only 11 personnel of the Uttarakhand Police have been deputed to keep vigil. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/WFofC4s
ED summons Hemant Soren in mining case
The ED had seized more than Rs 20 crore in cash and in bank accounts from one of his close associates, Pankaj Mishra, from whom the agency also recovered signed cheques of Soren. This was in addition to the recovery of two AK-47 assault rifles during raids on over 40 other locations on Mishra and his other associates. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/WFofC4s
Tuesday 1 November 2022
Arch-rivals BJP, Left unite to back Adani port in Kerala
District politicians of both parties took part in a “long march” taken out by the Save Vizhinjam Port action council to the government secretariat on Tuesday. Even local Congress politicians took part in the march. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/UBMfgPu
Gold jewellery demand up 17% in July-September quarter
In value terms, the gold demand in Q3 this year went up by 19% at Rs 85,010 crore, as against Rs 71,630 crore in the comparable period last year. Total gold jewellery sold registered a 22% increase at Rs 64,860 crore in the July – September period of this year. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/UBMfgPu
BJP’s Himachal vice president files papers as rebel, expelled
Four former MLAs and an ex-MP were expelled Monday for contesting as independents from different constituencies — Tejwant Singh Negi from Kinnaur; Kishori Lal from Anni (SC); Manohar Dhiman, from Indora (SC); KL Thakur from Nalagarh; and former MP Kripal Parmar from Fatehpur. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/UBMfgPu
Psychiatry test for medical seat in Uttarakhand college
As word spread and students began raising questions, authorities clarified that “having a mental health condition” won’t get in the way of a student’s admission, “it will simply help the hospital keep an eye on the illness and help the student cope in any adverse situation”. Students are currently undergoing counselling for around 150 seats at the medical college. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/UBMfgPu
Five terrorists killed in Jammu and Kashmir
Those slain in the operation at Khandipora area in Awantipora — including local Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Mukhtar Bhat and another Pakistani terrorist — were planning a fidayeen (suicide squad) attack on security forces in Pulwama, ADGP (Kashmir Zone) Vijay Kumar said, adding that a major tragedy had been averted. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/UBMfgPu
Monday 31 October 2022
Procession through runway, Kerala airport to stay shut for 5 hrs
The airport suspends its services twice a year — in March-April for Painkuni festival and in October-November for the Arattu procession, when Lord Vishnu is carried from the Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple on a palanquin to Shanghumugham beach, located just behind the airport, for a ritual bath. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/UBMfgPu
Musk, who runs four companies, will now be Twitter CEO
Musk, who also runs rocket company SpaceX, brain-chip startup Neuralink and tunneling firm the Boring Company, fired Twitter's previous chief, Parag Agrawal, and other top company officials last week. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/SkL2psW
Sebi bans Mehul Choksi from market for 10 years
Choksi had defrauded Punjab National Bank and in January 2018 fled the country. Currently he’s been proclaimed an offender by the government and several cases against him, by agencies like CBI, Enforcement Directorate and the Income Tax department, are pending. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/SkL2psW
'Those with less than 6 mths to retire can withdraw EPS-95 amount'
At present, EPFO subscribers with less than six months of service left are allowed to withdraw the accumulations in their employees’ provident fund account only. EPFO’s highest decision making body, the Central Board of Trustees (CBT), recommended the amendments to the EPS-95 scheme to the government. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/SkL2psW
21 drown during Chhath in Bihar, 15 were minors
On Monday, two youths drowned in Bihpur. Five people drowned in Saharsa district, while three drowned in Muzaffarpur and one in Madhubani. Two minor boys drowned and one went missing in Supaul district. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/SkL2psW
Sunday 30 October 2022
Will campaign for candidates of BJP in Bihar bypolls: Chirag
“I had a long meeting with Amit Shah last night. After the Chhath Puja and bypolls, we will have more meetings with the him and PM Narendra Modi,” Chirag Paswan said in Patna. Responding to a question whether his party will be a part of the NDA, Chirag said the decision was only confined to the upcoming polls. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/SkL2psW
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