Monday 28 February 2022
Russia expelled from FIFA World Cup
Russia has been expelled from the 2022 World Cup and its teams suspended from all international football competitions "until further notice" after its invasion of Ukraine, FIFA announced in a joint statement with UEFA on Monday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/d9a1RNf
Final trailer of Jared Leto's 'Morbius' is out
The final trailer of Sony Marvel collaboration's 'Morbius' starring Jared Leto has been dropped by the makers on the internet. The trailer reveals how Dr Michael Morbius (Leto) turns into a blood-lusting Vampire. The description of the video read, "Let go of what you used to be. Discover who you’re meant to be." Via Times of India https://ift.tt/d9a1RNf
Sunday 27 February 2022
Covid-10 live: Weekly Covid cases fall below 1 lakh
Two months after the third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic began in the country, the Omicron-driven surge is nearly over. While daily cases dropped below 10,000 on Sunday, a first since December 28, cumulative cases in the week ending Sunday dipped below the number recorded in the first week of the current wave. Stay with TOI for the latest developments Via Times of India https://ift.tt/mtounxK
Ukraine crisis: Putin raises nuclear alert status, US stays calm
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India talks to both sides to get 2,000 more out of eastern Ukraine
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Sluggish turnout again in Uttar Pradesh, Phase 5 clocks 56%
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Liverpool beat Chelsea 11-10 on penalties to win League Cup
Liverpool won the League Cup final in dramatic fashion as Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga missed the decisive penalty to give the Reds an 11-10 shoot-out victory after a pulsating 0-0 draw at Wembley on Sunday. Jurgen Klopp's side clinched their first domestic knockout prize since the 2012 League Cup when Kepa blazed his spot-kick high over the bar. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/mtounxK
Saturday 26 February 2022
Sex change operation done by BPharm students goes awry, man dies
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Solatium hiked 8-fold to Rs 2 lakh for death in hit & run cases
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Ahead of IPO, govt allows 20% FDI via automatic route in LIC
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Live: Air India's 2nd evacuation flight with 250 Indians from Ukraine lands in Delhi
After a barrage of airstrikes on cities and military bases around the country, Russian forces were closing in on Ukraine's capital of Kyiv. City officials warned of street fighting, and residents were preparing for a third night of assaults. Stay with TOI for the latest developments Via Times of India https://ift.tt/f1atiLY
Ukraine crisis: Indian students arrive at border on own, stuck
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Friday 25 February 2022
Leander guilty of abuse, says court, orders relief for Rhea
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ED claims proof of Nawab Malik link to 1993 blasts convict
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'500-tonne structure of ISS could drop on India'
Responding to US' sanctions announcement made against Russia in reaction to the latter's invasion of Ukraine, Dimitry Rogozin, head of Roscosmos, the Russian space agency, posted a series of 'retaliatory' tweets one of which said there was also a "chance" of a 500-tonne structure of the International Space Station (ISS) "dropping on India". Via Times of India https://ift.tt/8VGZodf
Thursday 24 February 2022
‘Malik intimidating officials, ED likely to summon his son’
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Airspace closed, evacuation flight makes U-turn
Air India’s Delhi-Kyiv, that took off at 7.50 am on Thursday, has been asked to return to India as a notice to airmen (NOTAM) has been issued restricting civilian flight movement in Kyiv airspace due to military activity in the region. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/8VGZodf
Adopt tougher line on Russia, West tells India amid ‘invasion’
With Russia having launched a military operation in Ukraine, India may find it difficult to hold on to its hands-off position for long. Hours before the "invasion" started, India's key European partner France, which currently also holds the EU Council presidency, said it wants India to speak up on the crisis. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/72uYTJV
Any nation that supports Putin will be stained by association, says Biden
Warning that any nation that supported Russian leader Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine will be "stained by association", US President Joe Biden, on Thursday unleashed what he described as a "devastating package of sanctions and other economic measures" to cripple the Russian economy. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/72uYTJV
PM Modi speaks to Putin, urges immediate end to violence in Ukraine
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke to Vladimir Putin and called for an immediate cessation of violence between Russia and Ukraine.In a phone call with the Russian President late Thursday, the Prime Minister sought concerted efforts from all sides to return to the path of diplomatic negotiations and dialogue. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/72uYTJV
Bihar: 12 people injured in crude bomb explosion in Khagaria
Khagaria DM Alok Ranjan Ghosh said the bombs were kept in a plastic bag in garbage collected by the ragpickers. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/72uYTJV
Wednesday 23 February 2022
ED arrests Nawab Malik for ‘funding Dawood operations’
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday arrested NCP functionary and Maharashtra minority development minister Nawab Malik in a money laundering case linked to international terrorist Dawood Ibrahim. He is the second minister of the Shiv Sena-led coalition government to go behind bars after Anil Deshmukh. The ED produced Malik before a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court that remanded him to ED custody till March 3 and said it would pass a detailed order. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/72uYTJV
UP elections: 60% turnout in UP 4th phase lower than in 2017
Four out of nine districts in UP’s Avadh, Terai and Bundelkhand regions on Wednesday reported a higher voter turnout than in 2017, including a decade high of 61% in Lucknow, but the overall figure of just over 60% in the 59 seats that went to polls in Round 4 fell short of the 62% clocked five years ago. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/72uYTJV
Curbs won’t affect India defence ties: Russia
Amid the latest flare-up in the Ukraine crisis, Russia said Wednesday that while the sanctions imposed by the West will lead to fear and mistrust affecting, among other things, the international banking system, Moscow will look forward to go ahead with the implementation of its "big plans" in defence with India as the only country, which is "honest" in sharing the technology with it. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/72uYTJV
India gets 1st batch of Rafales with country-specific enhancements
In a booster shot for the country’s depleting air combat capabilities, India has received the first lot of Rafale fighters with India-specific enhancements to make them deadlier, even as indigenous Tejas jets are being deployed for a multi-nation exercise abroad for the first time. Three Rafale jets touched down in India on Tuesday evening, taking the total number of the 4.5-generation fighters delivered to 35 now under the Rs 59,000 crore deal inked with France in September 2016. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/72uYTJV
BJP will get thumping majority in UP: Amit Shah
In an interview with Diwakar & Akhilesh Singh, Shah identified welfare and improved law & order as the key factors helping BJP’s bid to become the first party to remain in office after 1985. Shah also spoke about the full spectrum of contemporary issues: from the raging hijab conflict to the demand for the repeal of Afspa. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/72uYTJV
How AI 1947 avoided dangerous airspace during Ukraine operation
While heading to Kyiv’s Boryspil International Airport, the usual 60-80 nautical mile (nm) turn to line up for final approach was cut short to 40 nm after asking the crew if it was okay with stabilising for landing in that reduced space, say sources. Once the AI Boeing Dreamliner 787 Dreamliner landed the crew came to know the detours were due to military activity in the airspace that was sought to be avoided by those changed routing. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/sBpgtoI
Tuesday 22 February 2022
First India evacuation flight leaves Ukraine
Students formed the bulk of over 240 Indians who flew back from Kyiv and are expected to reach Delhi around midnight on Tuesday-Wednesday on an Air India Dreamliner special evacuation flight as fears of a Russian invasion of Ukraine escalated. A large number of Indian students study in Ukrainian medical colleges and the embassy in Kyiv on Tuesday advised them “in the interest of their safety” to leave “Ukraine temporarily rather than wait for an official confirmation about online classes from their universities”. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/sBpgtoI
Ukraine, crude price surge seen as risks to financial stability
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Eye on China, India and EU seek respect for sovereignty
While the deepening Ukraine crisis threatened to eclipse the EU ministerial forum on Indo-Pacific that France hosted on Tuesday, foreign minister S Jaishankar used the opportunity to mount another attack on China for making claims on "the global commons". Addressing the meeting that saw the participation of close to 60 countries, including EU member-states and all Asean nations except Myanmar, Jaishankar underlined the need for respecting international law, sovereignty and territorial integrity. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/sBpgtoI
Live: DDMA looks to lift more Covid curbs, to meet on Friday
The Covid positivity rates having fallen below 1% and with less than 2,500 active cases in the capital, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority has called a meeting on Friday to discuss a further relaxation in restrictions.The meeting, to be chaired by LG Anil Baijal, will be held through video conferencing and is likely to be attended by chief minister and DDMA vice-chairman Arvind Kejriwal, his cabinet colleagues. Stay with TOI for latest updates: Via Times of India https://ift.tt/r1DLB8E
Kids aged 2-6 become youngest to get Covid jabs in Covovax trial
A group of 230 children aged two to six have become the youngest in the country to get a Covid vaccine after they were given at least one dose during trials of the Covovax jab, manufacturer Serum Institute of India confirmed on Tuesday. The second dose will be given 21 days from now and the trial — across 10 hospital sites in the country (including two in Pune) — will conclude by May end. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/r1DLB8E
Several persons freed from Apple store where people are held hostage
Several persons have been able to leave an Apple store located on a central square in Amsterdam, where a man with a gun has taken one or more people hostage, the Dutch police said in Tuesday. In a tweet, the Amsterdam police added it didn't want to elaborate for now on the situation in and around the store. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/r1DLB8E
Biden sanctions Russia and its elites, cutting off western financing and access to markets
US President Joe Biden on Tuesday cut off Moscow from western financing and imposed unspecified sanctions on Russian elites in the first tranche of punitive measures in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Speaking at the White House, Biden said there would be more sanctions if Russia moved further into Ukraine, as he expected it would. "If they move further, we have further sanctions ready," he warned, saying everything Russia was doing pointed to a fuller invasion of Ukraine. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/r1DLB8E
Armed police at Amsterdam Apple Store, armed person inside
Armed police gathered Tuesday evening outside the Apple Store in Amsterdam amid reports that an armed assailant in the store is holding a hostage there. Amsterdam police said in a tweet that ``somebody with a firearm is in the store, police are at the location with many (specialized) units to bring the situation under control.'' Via Times of India https://ift.tt/r1DLB8E
Monday 21 February 2022
Unique caste dynamics to decide winners in Nehru-Gandhi bastion
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Covid: Third vaccine available for 12-17 age group as Corbevax gets nod
The nation’s drug regulator has authorised vaccine-maker Biological E’s Corbevax for emergency use among children in the 12-17 age group, making a third shot available in the coronavirus inoculation drive for youngsters. The government has already placed its purchase order for 5 crore doses of Corbevax, which are likely to be available in the states by February-end. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Jfo3pYb
Ahead of Indo-Pacific forum, India and France bat for rule of ocean law
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Sunday 20 February 2022
Set up dedicated green body on lines of GST council: States
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States should have the power to recall guv, Kerala tells Centre
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'UP voters won’t betray me; oppn will blame BJP vaccine'
In a strong farmer outreach, Modi said that in the previous government farmers were not able to sell their produce and get cane dues. He highlighted how the small and marginal farmers were being given sops under Kisan Samman Nidhi. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/CXp3LQg
Covid live: India records 16,820 daily cases, toll of 155
India's Omicron-driven third wave of Covid-19 continues to hurtle towards an early end. While cases continued to fall sharply for the fourth week running, deaths from the virus reduced in the week ending Sunday to nearly half the number reported in the previous seven days. Stay with TOI on all latest updates. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/CXp3LQg
Live: 'Macron, Putin disagree on responsibility for eastern Ukraine tensions'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday called for Russian President Vladimir Putin to meet him and seek resolution to the crisis. Eastern Ukraine, controlled by pro-Russian forces, is seeing a 'full military mobilisation'. The US has warned that Russian invasion of Ukraine can happen any time now. Stay with TOI for latest updates: Via Times of India https://ift.tt/CXp3LQg
Saturday 19 February 2022
On vote eve, EC directs FIRs against Kejriwal and Badal
Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi and Sidhu Moosewala were campaigning in Mansa after 6pm on Friday, the time limit set for all canvassing to stop, police said. A case was registered against them on a complaint from AAP candidate Vijay Singla. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/OKb2Upk
All eyes on non-Yadav OBCs, the X-Factor in UP’s Phase 3
As in the rest of the state, BJP swept this section in 2017, winning 49 seats. Samajwadi Party could win eight and BSP just one in a reversal of 2012 when SP took 37, including 25 in the Yadav belt of eight districts where it has been dominating since 1992. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/OKb2Upk
PM flags off 100 kisan drones in boost for tillers
Kisan Drone Suvidha has added a new chapter in the farming sector and it will prove to be a milestone for drone technology, the PM said, adding that ‘kisan drones’ will usher in a new-edge revolution as high-capacity drones will also be used to carry vegetables, fruits, fish to the market directly from farms. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/OKb2Upk
Tirumala plans steep hike in Arjitha seva ticket prices
The decision to raise prices of Arjitha seva tickets was taken at the TTD trust board meeting held in Tirumala on February 17. All sevas, including Arjitha seva, are being held in “ekantham” (isolation) without the participation of devotees, since the outbreak of the pandemic. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/OKb2Upk
Friday 18 February 2022
38 get death, life for 11 in 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts case
In no case before in India have so many people been sent to the gallows at one stroke. The highest such count earlier was in January 1998 when a TADA court in Tamil Nadu awarded capital punishment to all 26 convicts for the assassination of former PM Rajiv Gandhi in 1991. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/F6zwyIU
PM hosts Sikh leaders, says country wasn’t born in 1947
The meeting at the PM’s residence coincided with the last day for campaigning for the polls in Punjab where BJP has pulled out all the stops to woo the Sikh community as it seeks to put up a strong show in an alliance with former CM Amarinder Singh’s Punjab Lok Congress and the Akali Dal faction headed by Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/F6zwyIU
Battle to redeem lost pride for Yadav clan in phase-3
Yadavs, who form 25-35% of voters base in at least 20 districts, are unapologetically vocal about their choice and their wish. Tillu Yadav, in his mid 20s, is a typical SP supporter. “I can vouch and say that all the votes from our village will go to only Akhilesh Yadav. It’s time to unite behind our local leader.” Via Times of India https://ift.tt/F6zwyIU
Channi alleges AAP links with secessionists
Charanjit Singh Channi referred to a letter purportedly from SFJ pledging support for AAP as well as the claim of Kumar Vishwas, a one-time close associate of Kejriwal, about the Delhi CM’s “links” with the secessionists. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/F6zwyIU
India, UAE look to touch $100 billion trade annually
The government expects the CEPA to push bilateral trade from $60 billion to $100 billion in five years apart from expediting work on a dedicated investment zone for UAE companies and joint ventures with a focus on setting up a food corridor and establishment of a dedicated India Mart in Jebel Ali Free Zone. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/F6zwyIU
Live: Ukraine rebel leaders say evacuating civilians to Russia
Both sides- Russia and its supporters and the US-Nato and its surrogates in Ukraine- accused each other sparking clashes that would lead to war or a pretext of Russian invasion even as hectic diplomatic activity failed to ease mistrust. The US continues to insist Russia is intent on an invasion; Moscow continues to deny it. Stay with TOI for latest updates: Via Times of India https://ift.tt/F6zwyIU
Farhan Akhtar and Shibani Dandekar wedding
Farhan Akhtar and Shibani Dandekar are all set to tie the sacred knot this coming Saturday. Ahead of their big day, a video of their Khandala bungalow has gone viral, where the wedding festivities are taking place in full swing. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/F6zwyIU
Thursday 17 February 2022
‘Karhal is worth 300 seats’: Battle hots up for Yadav fort
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I-T search operations at premises of ex-NSE MD
The searches came close on the heels of the action by Sebi, with its final order pointing to “grave irregularities and misconduct” by Ramakrishna in the appointment of Subramanian and his redesignation as “group chief operating officer” at the country’s largest exchange and also sharing of internal and confidential information. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/HbpjVoB
Allow hijab on Fridays and during Ramzan: PIL in HC
Petitioner Dr Vinod G Kulkarni, who argued his PIL, said the hijab controversy has created mass hysteria throughout the nation, seriously affecting the mental health of Muslim girl students. Citing the example of kirpans being allowed among Sikhs, he argued that the hijab too should be allowed Via Times of India https://ift.tt/HbpjVoB
I’m a celebrity now, won’t have to sell peanuts: 'Kacha badam’ singer
‘Kacha badam’ singer Bhuban Badyakar signs a 3-lakh contract with Godhulibela Music. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/HbpjVoB
Wednesday 16 February 2022
Amid student anxiety in tense Ukraine, talks on for more flights
While scheduled international flights remain suspended in India since March 2020, Ukraine is among the 35 countries that have an air bubble agreement with India. No India carrier flies to Kyiv. Ukraine International Airlines currently has a once-a-week nonstop to Delhi and will double the frequency next month. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/rKt2ESj
Hijab protests mar reopening of K’taka colleges
More than 1,000 students boycotted schools and colleges in Udupi, Mysuru, Belagavi, Chikkamagaluru, Shivamogga, Mangaluru, Kodagu, Dharwad, Vijayapura and a few other districts of the state. There were no untoward incidents, with schools and colleges covered by extensive police security. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/rKt2ESj
Interest rates are unlikely to go any lower, signals RBI
The RBI’s statement that the pass-through of rates is complete means that banks have used all headroom for lowering interest rates. As the next interest rate revision by the central bank is expected to be a rate hike, it means this is as good as it gets for borrowers. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/rKt2ESj
1st T20I: India beat West Indies by 6 wickets, lead series 1-0
India defeated West Indies by six wickets in the first T20I here on Wednesday to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. India restricted West Indies to 157 for seven and then overhauled the target with seven balls to spare, scoring 162 for 4 in 18.5 overs. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/rKt2ESj
10 drown in well during wedding ritual in UP
As many as nine people died after they accidentally fell into a well during a 'haldi' ceremony in Kushinagar in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/rKt2ESj
Tuesday 15 February 2022
No discretionary land allotment to politicians, judges: AG
Attorney general K K Venugopal has told the Supreme Court a statutory ban must be put on discretionary quota land allotments in urban areas to politicians, elected representatives like MPs, MLAs, MLCs and panchayat members as well as high court and Supreme Court judges. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/oTfwB3Q
Lalu Prasad convicted in final fodder scam case
The Ranchi CBI special court of additional judicial commissioner SK Shashi pronounced the verdict while acquitting 24 others in the case relating to embezzlement of government money 25 years ago when Lalu was CM of undivided Bihar. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/oTfwB3Q
Sensex seesaw of 3,500 its sixth biggest 2-day swing
The sensex opened strong with a surge of over 300 points, picked up gains through the session and closed at 58,142, up 1,736 points or 3.1%. On a closing basis, between Monday and Tuesday, the index recorded swings of nearly 3,500 points, its sixth-biggest two-session swing ever. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/oTfwB3Q
‘Space for dissent in Cong shrinking due to Gandhis’ hold'
Kumar said the move came after his “agonizing reflections” over the party’s decline, absence of inner-party democracy and scope for conscientious dissent because of the hold of the Gandhis and the “Punjab spectacle” leading to the ouster of Captain Amarinder Singh as chief minister. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/oTfwB3Q
Hijab protests flare up across Karnataka
High schools reopened across the state on Monday and there were few protests on the first day. The state government has stepped up police security as pre-university colleges, shut due to violent protests last week over wearing of hijab inside classrooms, will open on Wednesday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/oTfwB3Q
SAD-BSP vows lakhs of jobs & 75% local quota
The manifesto, ‘Gall Raj Di Nahi, Gall Punjab Di’, released by SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal and BSP’s Punjab affairs in charge Randhir Singh Beniwal also spoke of two deputy CMs — one each from Hindus and Dalits. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/oTfwB3Q
NMC may make family adoption part of MBBS training
The initial proposal suggests that an MBBS student will be assigned around five families for which they will be responsible for monitoring their general health conditions and provide advice to all these members for three consecutive years, a source said. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/oTfwB3Q
‘Minority list’ in Tamil Nadu MBBS admissions
The minority colleges put 35%-50% of seats into the state’s merit pool, compared to 50% given by non-minority institutions. There are five Telugu minority institutions, one Malayalam minority institution and three Christian minority institutions in Tamil Nadu. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/oTfwB3Q
Monday 14 February 2022
ABG case: FM slams opposition, says account turned NPA in 2013
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Gujarat police rescue 15 abducted by travel agents
Gandhinagar police have freed 15 people by dismantling an operation in which travel agents abducted vulnerable targets and tortured them for money. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/5gOGzSN
Corbevax gets nod, paves way to lower age bar for Covid jab
The drug regulator's expert committee on Monday recommended emergency approval to Biological E's Covid vaccine Corbevax for use in adolescents of 12-18 years, a move that is likely to pave the way for the government to lower age eligibility for Covid vaccination to 12 years. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/5gOGzSN
'Jingoism to spite India': Taliban raise ‘Panipat’ military unit
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Consortium led by Adani-backed firm assembled Isro's latest satellite
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Sunday 13 February 2022
'No non-veg' clause to run Rajasthan district toll plazas raises a stink
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Sonam's husband evaded tax & duties, international e-com site alleges
Back in January 2022, Sonam Kapoor’s husband Anand Ahuja had tweeted against an international shipping company. Now buzz is that the shipping company has ousted Anand for allegedly using a doctored invoice, a bid which is apparently used to avoid paying taxes and custom duty. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/rnxtJ1R
Saturday 12 February 2022
Shilpa, Shamita and mother Sunanda summoned by Mumbai court
Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty, her mother Sunanda Shetty, and sister Shamita Shetty have been dragged to court by a businessman over a Rs 21 lakh loan. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Xub7YaA
Friday 11 February 2022
Kashmiri fugitive Hurriyat member held in Pak for Rs 140 cr scam
Pakistani authorities arrested on Wednesday Karachi-based fugitive Hurriyat member Altaf Ahmad Bhat of J&K and 16 of his business associates for allegedly embezzling more than Rs 140 crore from funds for a cooperative housing project in Rawalpindi. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2hs8Kkc
J&K SPO killed, BSF ASI among 4 cops wounded in grenade attack
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India doesn’t follow national sanctions: Jaishankar on Myanmar
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Thursday 10 February 2022
Want to turn approver against Deshmukh, kin: Dismissed cop Waze to ED
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Transport ministry to challenge HC order on maximum speed limit on NHs
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Gehraiyaan: An intimate portrayal of complex relations
Can you be emotionally naked in front of those you love? Resembling Woody Allen’s psychological thriller ‘Match Point’ (2005), Shakun Batra’s take on intimacy goes far deeper than physical. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/1sRA73x
Ananya Panday's ideal husband
Ananya Panday's father Chunky Pandey and mother Bhavana Pandey during an interview with Pinkvilla talked about the kind of man they want for their daughters. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/1sRA73x
Gurugram: 2 feared dead as floor collapses at Chintels Paradiso
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Wednesday 9 February 2022
Ghastly nature of crime not sole criterion for giving death: SC
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CBSE to conduct offline board exams from Apr 26
The Central Board of Secondary Education has said that the Term 2 exams for Classes 10 and 12 will begin from April 26. The exams will be held in offline mode and students will be allotted exam centres like earlier. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/t9d2izO
Zeba Bakhtiar: I have never seen another singer like Lata Mangeshkar
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Beauty queen who went from skinny to plus-size on body positivity
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Tuesday 8 February 2022
Modi scared of Congress as it has exposed him: Rahul
PM Narendra Modi is scared of Congress because “it exposes his nexus with billionaires and his fake image created by his brand managers”, Rahul Gandhi told reporters on Tuesday. The Congress leader made light of Modi’s sharp attacks on the opposition party in Parliament, calling it a ploy to duck the issues he had raised about “two Indias”, capturing of institutions, and the China-Pakistan threat to India. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/26Iz8LK
Will spend whatever is needed till Covid threat persists: PM
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Omnibus dowry allegations don’t merit prosecution: SC
Supreme Court on Tuesday held that general and omnibus allegations cannot be a ground for prosecution and asked courts to be careful and cautious in dealing with such complaints. The court passed the order while quashing criminal proceedings lodged by a woman in Bihar against her husband and in-laws. As the husband, who was also made an accused did not challenge the FIR, the court refrained from dealing with the allegations against him and granted relief to his five relatives in the case. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/26Iz8LK
AIMIM chief takes ‘beti bachao, beti padhao’ dig at PM Modi
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5 crore teens administered at least 1 dose of Covid vaccine
The coverage of the first dose of Covid vaccination among youngsters crossed five crore in around five weeks from its commencement on January 3, indicating that over 67.5% adolescents of 15-17 years have been partially immunised. The feat assumes significance as most states are resuming offline classes in schools and other educational institutions, while adolescents of 15-17 years age are most vulnerable to risk of severe disease. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/26Iz8LK
Monday 7 February 2022
Everything didn’t start in 2014: Sharma in his ‘last’ RS speech
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'Congress ‘tukde tukde gang’ leader, banks on divide & rule,' says PM Modi
PM Modi on Monday launched a sharp attack on Congress saying the opposition party has become the “leader of the tukde tukde gang” and has been practising the “divide and rule” policy. The PM said Congress has not learnt to be humble and embark on a course correction despite its diminution and its “eco-system” has kept indulging its hubris. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/uHe7E5y
Aadhaar not must, 87 lakh given jabs without ID, govt tells SC
‘Sadhus and saints’ of all religions do not require any identity proof to get vaccinated against Covid-19, the Union government informed the Supreme Court on Monday and reiterated that Aadhaar card is not mandatory for getting registered on CoWIN app. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/uHe7E5y
Avalanche hits Army patrol in Arunachal, 7 soldiers missing
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CBI gave SC false info on Atal-era HZL sale: Centre
The Centre on Monday accused the CBI of presenting fundamentally wrong facts regarding PSU Hindustan Zinc’s disinvestment during the Vajpayee government’s tenure and said it had misled the Supreme Court to direct registration of a fresh FIR for probe into alleged irregularities. A bench of Justices Chandrachud and Surya Kant said the SC had carefully considered the documents and investigation reports submitted by the CBI came to the conclusion that the issue required a thorough investigation. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/uHe7E5y
Lata Mangeshkar refused Pahlaj Nihalani's song as 'objectionable'
We’ve heard Asha Bhosle's voice in the 'Kambal Na Hatao, Lagta Hai Mujhko Darr' song from 'Love Letter'. But we bet, you didn't know that Lata Mangeshkar was first offered to lend her voice to this song. Well, Lata ji even reached for the recording but yet didn't sing it. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/uHe7E5y
Sunday 6 February 2022
Live: EC allows public meetings with 50% capacity
Stay updated with the Times of India to get all the live updates of Assembly Election News, Manifestos, Candidates List and Nomination Dates- Via Times of India https://ift.tt/oLS3Gx6
Lata Mangeshkar will live forever through her unforgettable songs
Lata Mangeshkar, India's nightingale whose countless melodies are fused with the country’s post-independence narrative, died following prolonged illness on Sunday morning. She was 92. Mangeshkar was admitted to Breach Candy hospital on January 8 and spent nearly a month in the ICU, battling Covid-19, pneumonia and age-related problems. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/oLS3Gx6
After Xi-Imran meet, China and Pak rake up J&K issue
China and Pakistan upped the ante on Jammu and Kashmir again as they brought up the issue in a joint statement, following President Xi Jinping’s meeting Sunday with PM Imran Khan in Beijing, with China saying it opposed any “unilateral actions” that complicates the situation. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/oLS3Gx6
Saturday 5 February 2022
Rahul trusts China more than our Army: Rajnath
Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday accused Rahul Gandhi of “relying on Chinese media rather than trusting the valour of Indian soldiers over the death toll from the clashes in Galwan valley.” Singh made the remarks while addressing a public meeting in Mathura. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/hJ0n54E
Election Commission may further ease curbs today
the Election Commission is planning further relaxations of its curbs on physical campaigning, including allowing rallies with better attendance, ahead of the start of polling on February 10. The options being considered by the EC, according to sources, include doing away with the existing cap of 1,000 participants and instead allowing people up to a certain percentage of the capacity of the open ground on which physical rally is to be held. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/hJ0n54E
Govt orders 5 crore Corbevax doses, expected to arrive by end of January
The government has placed a purchase order with Biological E for five crore doses of its Covid vaccine Corbevax, which are expected to arrive by the end of February and boost the availability of jabs under its corona-immunisation programme. The government may also use the vaccine to expand its vaccination drive to cover adolescents below 15 years since most states are reopening schools, sources have said. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/hJ0n54E
Friday 4 February 2022
Alia gives the 'best boyfriend ever' tag to Ranbir Kapoor
Alia Bhatt gives the 'best boyfriend ever' tag to Ranbir Kapoor as the latter gives a 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' pose for paparazzi. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/VsWY3Gr
Hrithik and rumoured ladylove Saba get clicked yet again!
Hrithik Roshan and his rumoured ladylove Saba Azad were snapped by the paparazzi at a cafe on Friday night. The actress tried to hide her face as the shutterbugs clicked her pictures. For the occasion, Hrithik wore a checkered shirt over a white t-shirt and beige coloured pants and shoes. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/VsWY3Gr
Thursday 3 February 2022
First entrance test for all central universities admissions in June-July
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Karnataka hijab row grows, High Court to hear pleas
The hijab row raging in a college in Udupi in southern Karnataka since last month enveloped another institution in the same district on Thursday as 28 students in headscarves were prevented from entering. The Karnataka high court is set to hear on Tuesday two petitions seeking a directive to permit Muslim students wearing headscarves to attend classes. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/XojTag1zf
It was in Nehru era: Rajnath Singh slams Rahul for Parl remark
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10% who died of Omicron were vaccinated: Study
Only 10% deaths were recorded among fully vaccinated people who were hospitalised with Omicron infection, compared with nearly 22% fatalities among the unvaccinated or partially-vaccinated, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) director general Balram Bhargava said on Thursday, citing a study based on data from the national clinical registry of Covid-19, to stress that increase in vaccination has significantly helped reduce deaths during the present surge. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/XojTag1zf
'State can’t be party to harassment of woman'
The Supreme Court on Thursday accused the Punjab government of being complicit in harassment of a woman, who had lodged a sexual assault complaint against MLA Simarjeet Singh Bains, by registering multiple cases against her allegedly after she levelled rape charges against the Lok Insaf Party legislator. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/XojTag1zf
38 Chinese soldiers died in Galwan clash: Oz report
China lost at least 38 soldiers during the violent Galwan clashes with India in June 2020, which is much more than the five casualties Beijing has officially acknowledged till now, an Australian website has claimed. The Indian Army has for long maintained the death toll among the ranks in the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) was “much higher” than what China admitted to after a long delay. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/XojTag1zf
Wednesday 2 February 2022
58% of 683 crore spent from Beti Bachao was on media advocacy
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Railways gets nine bids for manufacture of 58 new Vande Bharat trains
Nine players including Bombardier, Siemens, BHEL, Titagarh Wagons and Medha Engineering have bid for manufacturing of 58 new Vande Bharat trains, TOI has learnt. Currently, 44 such trains are being manufactured by Medha Engineering at three production units of Indian Railways. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2map6lVhC
Priti Patel accused of smearing Sikhs in speech to US think tank
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RS disallows Pegasus-related amendments to President’s address
Days after the government ruled out any discussion on Pegasus during the first part of the Budget session, the Rajya Sabha secretariat on Wednesday disallowed all amendments to the President’s address that were related to the alleged snooping issue and moved by opposition MPs. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2map6lVhC
Tuesday 1 February 2022
Pfizer asks FDA to allow Covid-19 vaccine for kids under 5
Pfizer on Wednesday asked the US to authorize extra-low doses of its Covid-19 vaccine for children under 5, potentially opening the way for the very youngest Americans to start receiving shots as early as March. In an extraordinary move, the Food and Drug Administration had urged Pfizer and its partner BioNTech to apply earlier than the companies had planned. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/7tkxdnU4A
From roads & rail to ropeways, FM gives thrust to rational integration in budget
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'Women fighter pilots in IAF permanent scheme now'
The government has decided to convert the “experimental” scheme for induction of women as fighter pilots in the IAF into a “permanent” one now, defence minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday. “It is a testimony to the capability of India’s ‘Nari Shakti’ and our PM Modi’s commitment to women empowerment,” said Singh. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/7tkxdnU4A
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