Thursday, 30 June 2022
MVA govt's fall fresh blow to Opposition's stall-BJP efforts
The fall of Uddhav Thackeray-led Maharashtra government is a major setback for the opposition bloc that had made the tripartite arrangement between ideologically disparate parties as a test case for a nationwide formula to stall the Modi-led BJP. Not only was the alliance doing well electorally, but it was also looking to shut the doors on BJP on its ideological aggression, until the rebellion in Shiv Sena scuppered the two-and-a-half-year-old experiment. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/mMrKsRb
Sanjay Raut to appear before ED today
The appearance of Shiv Sena member Sanjay Raut before the ED is crucial to the progress of investigation of the Rs 1,000 crore slum redevelopment scam in Mumbai, agency officials who have gathered fresh details of some benami properties allegedly linked to the Sena leader and his close aides have said. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/mMrKsRb
Harsh to fire govt staffer over unauthorised offs: Supreme COurt
In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court on Thursday held that terminating a government employee for going on unauthorised leave is too harsh and disproportionate punishment and suggested that some "lesser but major penalty" should be imposed instead of removing him from service. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/mMrKsRb
Neeraj Chopra finishes second in Diamond League
Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra clinched his first top-3 finish at the prestigious Diamond League Meeting with a national record-shattering effort but missed the 90m mark by a whisker in a star-studded field on Thursday. The 24-year-old Chopra opened with a stunning throw of 89.94m, just 6cm shy of the 90m mark, the gold standard in the world of javelin throw and that effort eventually turned out to be his best. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/mMrKsRb
Wednesday, 29 June 2022
'Trump tried to grab wheel to join Capitol protests'
Donald Trump tried to grab the steering wheel of his presidential limousine on January 6, 2021, when his security detail declined to take him to the US Capitol where his supporters were rioting, a former aide testified on Tuesday. "'I'm the effing president. Take me up to the Capitol now,'" Cassidy Hutchinson quoted an enraged Trump as saying. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/mMrKsRb
In Japan, data on 460k people lost, then found
The man, who has not been identified, was a subcontractor of Biprogy, a tech firm hired by the city to distribute subsidies to families affected by the pandemic. Part of that task involved moving the residents' private details from the city's computers to those of a call centre that would help them with the details of the payout. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/mMrKsRb
Philippines' Nobel winner's news site ordered shut
The Philippine government has ordered that Rappler, the news website co-founded by Maria Ressa, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, be shut down for violating foreign ownership rules, the latest blow against press freedom in the country. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/mMrKsRb
In big shift, Nato invites Finland, Sweden to join
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (Nato) invited Sweden and Finland on Wednesday to join the military alliance in one of the biggest shifts in European security in decades after Russia's invasion of Ukraine pushed Helsinki and Stockholm to drop their tradition of neutrality. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/WXHeqpg
More items in tax net as GST Council looks to boost kitty
Goods and services - ranging from pre-packed unbranded food items, certain pickles and lassi, cheques, cut and polished diamonds, LED lamps, pencil sharpeners, printing, drawing and writing ink, cutlery, and hospital rooms - will face higher GST from July 18, pushing up costs. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/WXHeqpg
Tuesday, 28 June 2022
India stops short of endorsing West's infra push
The US has already announced investment worth $30 million for a fund promoting food security in India under the PGII which, according to the White House, will deliver "game-changing'' projects to close the infrastructure gap in the developing world. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/WXHeqpg
Pallonji Mistry took building blocks overseas
It was Pallonji who expanded the construction business abroad, especially in the Gulf where he built the Sultan’s palace in Muscat in the early 1970s. Thus, his firm became the first Indian construction company to have completed the project. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/WXHeqpg
ED asks Sanjay Raut to appear on Friday
Raut, who is being probed in a money laundering case linked to properties acquired by his wife and associates, failed to turn up at the ED's zonal office in Ballard Estate on Monday. Instead, he wrote to the central agency asking for an exemption from questioning until July 7. The ED declined the request and issued a second summons for Friday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/WXHeqpg
Muslim clerics condemn Udaipur killing
Majlis-e-Ulama-e-Hind general secretary Maulana Kalbe Jawad called out the heinous crime and demanded that the culprits be booked and put to the strictest punishment. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/9wZ4QOD
Live: Uddhav makes emotional appeal to rebels
Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray urged rebel MLAs camping in Guwahati to return to Mumbai and talk to him while Devendra Fadnavis met the governor at Raj Bhavan. The BJP has said it will consider if there's a proposal from the rebel Shiv Sena MLAs on government formation in Maharashtra. Stay with TOI for the latest developments: Via Times of India https://ift.tt/9wZ4QOD
Maharashtra political crisis: Sena prepares to move SC if governor asks Uddhav to take floor test
At the time of formation of the MVA government, these independent legislators had extended support to Thackeray. If they approach the governor, Koshyari will have no option but to ask Thackeray to prove his majority. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/9wZ4QOD
2nd T20I: India beat Ireland by 4 runs to pocket series 2-0
Deepak Hooda hit a master-class maiden century as India survived a mighty scare before defeating Ireland by four runs in a nail-biting high-scoring second T20 International to sweep the two-match series on Tuesday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/9wZ4QOD
Monday, 27 June 2022
Live: Maha Deputy CM Ajit Pawar tests positive
India reported 17,073 new cases and 21 deaths in the last 24 hours. As many as 15,208 people recovered as well. Meanwhile, India's active caseload has increased to 94,420. Stay with TOI for latest updates: Via Times of India https://ift.tt/9wZ4QOD
Live: Journalist Zubair sent to one-day police remand
Stay here for real-time updates on breaking news from India and across the world that you can't miss: Via Times of India https://ift.tt/9wZ4QOD
Rape survivor not fighting back doesn't mean consent: HC
A rape survivor not fighting back when assaulted or having injuries to show as evidence doesn't mean she consented to the act, the Patna HC said while hearing an appeal against a lower court's conviction of a man charged with rape. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/9wZ4QOD
Open to considering Shinde proposal on govt formation: BJP
BJP on Monday finally opened up about the Eknath Shinde-led revolt in Shiv Sena, refusing to call that camp "rebels" and saying it was open to considering proposals on government formation from the faction. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/9wZ4QOD
Raut is NCP’s ‘blue-eyed boy’ trying to finish off Sena: Rebel
Calling Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut the “blue-eyed boy” of NCP, Sawantwadi MLA Deepak Kesarkar, who is part of Eknath Shinde’s breakaway group, on Monday said when the Shiv Sena-BJP government formation in the state was a mere formality in 2019, he became “active” with the blessings of a Via Times of India https://ift.tt/9wZ4QOD
Live: Can’t disqualify rebel MLAs till July 12, says SC
The Supreme Court on Monday protected rebel Shiv Sena MLAs from disqualification proceedings till July 12, directed the ruling coalition to ensure their safety in Maharashtra and refused the Sena-NCP Congress coalition’s request to stop the Eknath Shinde-led rebels from demanding a floor test in the assembly. Stay with TOI for the latest developments: Via Times of India https://ift.tt/9wZ4QOD
Maha crisis: Uddhav Thackeray strips all 9 rebel ministers of portfolios but doesn't sack them
Monday's Supreme Court verdict protecting the rebel Sena MLAs from disqualification proceedings till July 12 led to speculation about whether a floor test is imminent. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/aNmMoTI
Sunday, 26 June 2022
Pakistan-IMF talks to resume over bailout package
The latest round of talks between Pakistan and IMF concluded last month. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/aNmMoTI
Provocative speeches may aggravate crisis
Sainiks came out on the streets in Thane, Navi Mumbai, Pune, Palghar, Parbhani, Satara, Nagpur and Nanded. A group of Sainiks allegedly attacked the central office of Shrikant Shinde in Ulhasnagar, it is learnt. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/aNmMoTI
1st T20I: India coast to seven-wicket win over spirited Ireland
Ireland put up a spirited fight but India proved too strong for the home team to win the rain-hit opening T20I by seven wickets on Sunday. Harry Tector's counter-attacking 64 not out off 33 balls took Ireland to 108 for four after the rain reduced the game to 12 overs a side Via Times of India https://ift.tt/aNmMoTI
Assam's 9-yr-old Nobojit Narzary wins DID L'il Masters S5
Nobojit Narzary from Assam has been declared the winner of DID L'il Masters Season 5. The nine-year-old is known for his freestyle, hip hop, and contemporary dance styles. Nobojit has been interested in dancing since the time he was little, but he started practising it in the past two years. Soon after winning the title, an excited Nobojit said, "I am very happy to lift the trophy of DID L'il Masters. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/0e2tuQ9
DID L’il Masters winner: My father is no more upset with me
After three months of hardcore dancing and competition, DID L'il Masters season 5 has finally got its winner. 9-year-old, Nobojit who hails from Assam lifted the trophy and walked home with a prize money of Rs 10 lakh. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/0e2tuQ9
Saturday, 25 June 2022
Bangladesh opens its longest bridge, bringing India closer
Bangla bridge to halve Kolkata-Dhaka train travel time. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/0e2tuQ9
Arrested IAS babu's son 'shoots self during raid'
The son of an IAS officer arrested for graft died of a gunshot wound at their Chandigarh house on Saturday. Kartik Popli's family claimed he was killed by the vigilance team during a search. Police said Kartik shot himself with his dad's pistol. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/0e2tuQ9
Stalker shoots at 19-yr-old on way to work in Manesar
A 19-year-old woman working with an electronics manufacturing company in Manesar was shot at by an alleged stalker, who studied with her in Class 10 and had been following her from the time she lived in Ghaziabad eight months ago. The woman is getting treated for a gunshot wound at a Gurgaon hospital. Doctors said her condition was stable. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/0e2tuQ9
Kashmiri Pandits our own: Mehbooba Mufti
Accuses Centre of creating Gaza-like situation in Kashmir Via Times of India https://ift.tt/0e2tuQ9
12 women, mostly foreigners, in court against Gundechas
A dozen women have filed an intervening application before the Jabalpur bench of the Madhya Pradesh high court in support of the internal complaints committee (ICC) report that had passed adverse remarks on multiple complaints of sexual harassment against two of the famed Gundecha Brothers. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/0e2tuQ9
Pilot plotted with Shekhawat to topple my govt: Gehlot
Union Minister main character in toppling game: Rajasthan CM Via Times of India https://ift.tt/0e2tuQ9
Friday, 24 June 2022
Ahead of G7 meet, India links oil imports to energy security
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SC: No evidence to prove 2002 Gujarat riots pre-planned
Upholding the trial court and high court's order to give a clean chit to then CM Narendra Modi in 2002 Gujarat riots, the Supreme Court said that there was no evidence to prove the allegations that the Godhra incident and the subsequent violence was pre-planned. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/JHDX1OM
Thursday, 23 June 2022
Jabs cut global Covid toll by 19.8m in 1st yr of drive: Lancet
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Outfit ropes inclerics to bat for Agnipath during Friday prayers
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Rahul said 'I am too tired' to 20% of questions: ED officials
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said the Enforcement Directorate officers who questioned him about the alleged money laundering in the National Herald case, were impressed with the patience with which he handled questions put to him. So much so that they asked him about the secret of his stamina. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/qnkzJBE
Wednesday, 22 June 2022
Climate, food security on PM Modi's G7 agenda
The government announced Wednesday the visit by PM Narendra Modi to Germany for the G7 summit, where he's expected to address issues like climate, energy and food security against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine. He is also expected to have several bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the G7. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Xjn2EFz
Prez polls: Yashwant's 'thin' chance hinges on JMM's support
In the race to the Rashtrapati Bhawan, the opposition bloc's presidential nominee Yashwant Sinha will face his first hurdle when he visits Jharkhand on June 24 to seek support from UPA ally Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM). If JMM decides to back Murmu, Sinha's chances in the losing battle will get dimmer still. JMM, meanwhile, is expected to announce its decision later this week. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Xjn2EFz
As Shinde’s rebel ranks swell, Uddhav quits CM’s residence
The Maha Vikas Aghadi government led by Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray appeared to be on the brink due to Shiv Sena’s rebellion. By evening, Thackeray, who tested Covid positive, offered to make way for another Sena leader as CM. However, it appeared to have made little impact on the rebels. Thackeray then moved out of his official residence and returned to Matoshree, his residence. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Xjn2EFz
Paswan's bungalow to be Kovind's new residence after retirement
The bungalow where former minister Ram Vilas Paswan stayed till his death is set to be the new residence of President Ram Nath Kovind after his retirement from the country’s highest constitutional post next month. Sources said renovation is in the full swing in the 12 Janpath bungalow in the heart of the capital. Kovind is expected to move into the bungalow on July 25. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Xjn2EFz
Demolitions not tied to riots, UP tells SC, provides ‘proof’
Refuting allegations that its demolition drive is aimed at punishing those who participated in violent protests following the remarks made by two BJP leaders on Prophet Mohammad, the UP government on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that the move had “no relation to the riots”, and deployment of bulldozers to remove illegal constructions and encroachments has been continuing for a long time. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Xjn2EFz
1,000 dead in deadliest quake in 2 decades in Af
A powerful earthquake struck a rugged, mountainous region of eastern Afghanistan early Wednesday, killing at least 1,000 people and injuring 1,500 more in the country’s deadliest quake in two decades. Officials warned that the already grim toll may still rise. The European seismological agency said the tremors were felt over 500km by 119 million people across Afghanistan, Pakistan and India. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Xjn2EFz
India & Australia to crank up defence ties
India and Australia on Wednesday resolved to further crank up their defence ties through combat exercises, intelligence-sharing, reciprocal logistics and military-industrial collaboration as well as work steadfastly towards their shared objective of an open, resilient and secure Indo-Pacific in the face of aggressive moves by China. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Xjn2EFz
Tuesday, 21 June 2022
Our judiciary totally independent, CJI tells biz meet in Germany
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MVA govt in Maharashtra on edge after Shiv Sena minister revolts
The MVA government in Maharashtra plunged into a political crisis on Tuesday with a major revolt in Shiv Sena led by urban development minister Eknath Shinde, a powerful grassroots leader who has long felt sidelined. This is seen as one of the biggest rebellions in the history of the 56-year-old party and the first that CM Uddhav Thackeray is facing after the death of his father Bal Thackeray. Via Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com
India may get its first tribal, second woman President
India may finally get its first tribal President, with BJP naming Droupadi Murmu (64), a Santhal from Odisha, as its candidate for the top constitutional office. BJP chief JP Nadda declared Murmu’s candidature after a meeting of the party’s parliamentary board approved what is widely considered to be Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s choice for Rashtrapati Bhavan. Via Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Prez polls: BJP ex-mantri Yashwant Sinha is oppn choice
The anti-BJP opposition bloc on Tuesday finally settled on Yashwant Sinha as its presidential nominee, describing him as “eminently qualified” to serve as the “custodian of the Constitution” and uphold the “secular and democratic character of India”. Earlier, three of the opposition’s preferred choices — Farooq Abdullah, Sharad Pawar and Gopal Krishna Gandhi — had refused to take the field. Via Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Defence chiefs brief PM Modi about Agnipath rollout
The three military chiefs on Tuesday briefed PM Narendra Modi about the ongoing rollout of the Agnipath scheme, even as the defence establishment once again stressed it will not hit combat readiness and would not entail any change in the overall recruit ment process and the Army’s regimental system. Via Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Live: Russian shelling in Ukraine's Kharkiv region kills 15
An eight-year-old child was among 15 people killed by Russian shelling Tuesday in the eastern Kharkiv region, governor Oleg Synegubov said. "Fifteen people died and 16 were wounded. Such are the terrible consequences of Russian daytime shelling in the Kharkiv region," Synegubov said on Telegram. Stay with TOI for latest updates- Via Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Live: At 3,659, Maha's daily Covid-19 cases jump by 55%
Maharashtra on Tuesday reported 3,659 fresh Covid-19 cases, including 1,781 in Mumbai, and one fatality, taking the tally to 79,41,762 and the toll to 1,47,889, a health department official said. The addition to the tally was 1,305 or 55 per cent more than the 2,354 cases reported a day earlier. Stay with TOI for live updates: Via Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Live: Rahul returns to ED office after break, questioning resumes
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is back at the Enforcement Directorate office for questioning in the National Herald case. He has already been questioned for over 9 hours and was allowed half-an-hour break before resuming questioning. Beginning June 13, the Congress leader has already spent over 50 hours in five visits to the ED headquarters to be questioned in this case. Stay with TOI for all live updates- Via Times of India https://ift.tt/ueKdVU1
Monday, 20 June 2022
Covid-19: BA.2.38 causing just mild illness, reveals study
Omicron sub-variant BA.2's offspring, BA.2.38, may be causing a spike in Maharashtra and other parts of India, but the illness it is causing is self-limiting and almost comparable with common cold-like illness, indicating SARS-CoV-2's journey towards endemicity, reveals a first-of-its-kind clinical study of 116 patients found infected with BA.2.38 in India. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/i4eAayn
A string of netas suggested police postings: Param Bir Singh
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Military chiefs to brief PM Modi today on Agnipath progress
The three military chiefs are slated to separately meet PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday to brief him about the implementation of the Agnipath scheme, which is being fast-tracked with the Army on Monday issuing the recruitment notification for it amid continuing protests across the country. Under Agnipath, 46,000 Agniveers (40,000 for Army and 3,000 each for IAF & Navy) will be recruited this year. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/i4eAayn
AI asked not to book more biz class tickets than serviceable seats
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has written to Air India (AI) to synchronise the tickets sold in premium classes with the number of serviceable seats in those cabins and avoid involuntary downgrades to economy. “We have warned AI from booking more business class passengers than serviceable seats available. Any violation will invite action," said DGCA sources. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/i4eAayn
Sunday, 19 June 2022
Need to work together for a crime-free border, India tells Bangladesh
After co-chairing the 7th round of Joint Consultative Commission, Jaishankar said the Border Guarding Forces remain committed to combating trans-border crimes. Bangladesh also sought India's support for early repatriation of Rohingya refugees to Myanmar. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/nZvpoTV
No baby boom, Mumbai birth rate fell in 2021
The civic body registered 1,13,792 births in 2021, about 35,106 fewer than in 2019 and 37,395 less than in 2018. In 2020, the first significant fall was noticed as registrations dropped by almost 20% to 1.2 lakh. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/nZvpoTV
India gives e-visas to over 100 Sikhs, Hindus in Af
The move came immediately after a terror attack on last remaining Gurdwara Dasmesh Pita Sahib, Karta-E-Parwan near Kabul in Afghanistan on Saturday morning, killing a Sikh, a security guard there and some others. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/nZvpoTV
Live: 'Russia likely to intensify attacks as Kyiv awaits EU decision'
Ukraine President Zelenskiy says Russia likely to intensify its attacks while Kyiv awaits this week's EU decision on Ukraine's status as candidate country. Stay with TOI for latest updates- Via Times of India https://ift.tt/nZvpoTV
No Agnipath rollback, will bar vandals & arsonists: Military
Additional secretary in the defence ministry’s department of military affairs Lt-General Anil Puri blamed “inimical elements and coaching centres” preparing youth for military recruitment for inciting protests against the scheme. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/nZvpoTV
India wkly cases up 60% to 80k, deaths low but rising
Although deaths from the virus remained very low compared to previous outbreaks, at least 93 fatalities were reported in the country during the week, more than the combined toll in the previous two weeks (45 and 41). Via Times of India https://ift.tt/nZvpoTV
Pak duo among 4 terrorists killed in twin J&K encounters
Based on information from an arrested terrorist, Showkat Ahmed Shaikh, a joint team of the Army along with Kupwara Police launched a cordon-and-search operation in the forests of Chandigam Lolab. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/nZvpoTV
Saturday, 18 June 2022
Agnipath third major transformative defence reform: Rajnath Singh
“The Agnipath scheme has brought a revolutionary change in the process of recruitment in the armed forces of this country,” Singh said, while adding that misunderstandings are being spread against it for political reasons. “Should we lower the morale of the soldiers of the country? This is not justice,” he said, while speaking at an event. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/4QJAFbj
Labrador demand shoots up after release of movie, experts call trend ‘unhealthy’
Animal activist and founder of Mr Rescuer Tauseef Ahmed rued that the film has had the opposite effect and that the demand for labrador puppies has shot up after ‘777 Charlie’ hit the screens. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/4QJAFbj
Indian companies can make best electric cars: Gadkari
In a candid admission, the minister said that he listened to the automobile manufacturers and dropped the proposal to make it mandatory for trucks to have air-conditioned cabins for their drivers. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/4QJAFbj
For migrant kids, govt to universalise anganwadis
This implies that a child enrolled at any anganwadi across states will be able to avail of the same services and get the cooked meals and rations at a centre in another district of the same state or in a different state by citing the Aadhaar-enabled registration details available on the Poshan platform. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/4QJAFbj
Terrorists kill off-duty J&K police officer in his paddy field
Sub-inspector Farooq Ahmad Mir, attached to the 23rd India Reserve Police battalion, was the seventh off-duty cop to be shot and killed in J&K this year and the third in just over a month. Terror outfits have also gunned down 13 civilians, including school staff, migrant workers and a prominent TV singer-actor, in a series of targeted killings since the start of the year. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/4QJAFbj
Friday, 17 June 2022
Mumbai cops in Delhi to hand over summons to Nupur Sharma
The team, from Pydhonie police station, is in the national capital for the past five days as it needs to physically hand over summons to Sharma to appear before police and to look into other aspects of the probe, he said. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/qNvs0az
Dera Sacha Sauda chief out on month’s parole
Haryana's jails minister Ranjit Chautala said the 30-day parole was granted by the Rohtak Divisional Commissioner on the recommendation of officials concerned. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/qNvs0az
AI has uploaded provisions of denied boarding, flight delays in its Citizen Charter: DGCA
Air India on Friday came out with a “citizen’s charter” — a traveller’s reference guide for everything like reservations, lounge facilities, passenger services, in-flight services feedback mechanism and provisions for denied boarding and flight delays. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/qNvs0az
Hizb duo killed in Anantnag encounter
The slain terrorists were identified as Junaid Ahmed Bhat and Basit Ahmed Wani, both from Anantnag. Junaid had been active since June 10, 2018, while Basit had been operating since August 18 2021, IGP (Kashmir Range) Vijay Kumar said. Basit was involved in the murder of sarpanch Ghulam Rasool Dar and his wife, a panch, on September 9, 2021, in Anantnag, added the IGP. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/qNvs0az
Rajnath Singh says assembly polls in J&K possible by year-end
Addressing an event to celebrate the 200th year of the coronation of Maharaja Gulab Singh, the defence minister said the delimitation exercise has been completed and now the number of seats has gone up to 90 in J&K, with Kashmir having 47 seats and Jammu 43. “By this year-end, there is a possibility of holding assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir,” he said. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/qNvs0az
Thursday, 16 June 2022
Reduce the gap for Covid booster dose to 6 months: NTAGI
The government advisory panel, which met on Thursday, also reviewed the findings of a study by the Christian Medical College (CMC) in Vellore on the feasibility of allowing as precaution dose a Covid vaccine different from the one used for primary vaccination. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/IxWlwam
Govt raises age limit to 23 under Agnipath scheme, asserts intake will go up
The government also stressed the intake in the armed forces in the coming years will be around triple the current recruitment, with several avenues also being opened for those being demobilised after the four-year tenures. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/IxWlwam
In call with Twitter staff, Musk muses on company's future
Elon Musk addressed Twitter employees for the first time on Thursday, projecting a need for "rationalisation of headcount" but offering few other new details about the $44 billion takeover of the social media company. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/IxWlwam
Rahul Gandhi visits Sonia at Ganga Ram hospital
The Congress president was admitted to the hospital on Sunday, owing to post-Covid issues. He is likely to stay through the night with his mother at the hospital, the sources said. Rahul Gandhi and his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra had on June 13 visited their mother at the hospital. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/IxWlwam
3 terrorists slain, including teacher Rajni’s killer, in 2 separate encounters
Security forces killed two trapped Hizb terrorists, including the one who had shot teacher Rajni Bala dead outside her school gates in Kulgam on May 31, in an encounter that went on for three days in Mishipora-Kujjar area of Yaripora, in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district. The terrorist who killed Bala was identified as “Zubair Sofi of Mohan Pora Kulgam”, the IGP said, adding that the identity of the second militant slain in Mishipora-Kujjar was being ascertained. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/IxWlwam
Pak trying to ‘bleed India with thousands cuts’: Rajnath
“Our neighbour has always resorted to anti-India activities. J&K witnessed terror activities in the past as well. Now, Pakistan is continuously trying to disturb peace in the country through its approach of ‘bleed India with a thousand cuts’,” Singh said while addressing security forces in Baramulla district. He added that despite Pakistan’s best efforts, terror activities in J&K have declined in recent times. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/IxWlwam
Wednesday, 15 June 2022
Agniveers will be 50% of Army by 2032: Vice-chief
“We are going to progressively scale up annual recruitment under the scheme. From 40,000 recruits this year, it will go up to 1.2 lakh by the seventh or eighth year and then 1.6 lakh by the tenth or eleventh year. All recruitments (except officers) will be done only under Agnipath,” said the Army vice chief, in an exclusive interview to TOI. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Ja7O3Tf
TOI remains India’s most trusted news brand: Reuters Inst
While there are no cross-country comparisons, TOI’s immense trustworthiness can be gauged from the fact that the most trusted brand in the UK, BBC News, had a score of 55, and the most trusted paper in that country, the Financial Times, 52. In the US, local TV news had the highest trust score of 54, while the Wall Street Journal scored 43, New York Times 41, CNN and Washington Post 39. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Ja7O3Tf
Live: US FDA advisers back Moderna for kids under 5
Daily Covid cases in India were set to cross the 10,000 mark on Wednesday, a first in 109 days since February 26, on the back of a spike in detected infections in many states across, particularly Maharashtra, where cases rose 36% in a day to 4,024. Stay with TOI for latest updates- Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Ja7O3Tf
US Fed hikes rates by 75 bps, flags slowing economy
The US Federal Reserve raised its target interest rate by three-quarters of a percentage point on Wednesday to stem a disruptive surge in inflation, and projected a slowing economy and rising unemployment in the months to come. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Ja7O3Tf
2 LeT terrorists slain in Shopian encounter: Police
In Shopian, acting on specific information about the presence of terrorists in the Kanji Ullar village area, a joint cordon-and-search operation was launched by the police, Army (34 RR) and CRPF (178 Bn), IGP (Kashmir) Vijay Kumar said, adding that security personnel were fired upon when they approached the spot where the terrorists were hiding, leading to an encounter in which two terrorists were killed. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Ja7O3Tf
Centre has huge stock of chana dal, ready to offer to states
TOI has learned that the government is looking at the options to liquidate the excess stock. “First, we need to get requests from states for getting pulses from the Central pool. The prices of pulses have been under control and sliding, which is a positive sign,” said a government official. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Ja7O3Tf
Tuesday, 14 June 2022
National Herald case: ED quizzes Rahul for 10 hrs
Sources in the agency claim that in reality no loan was taken or given and the amount of Rs 1 crore that Young Indian showed as borrowing from Dotex was actually “accommodation entry”; a fakery, in common parlance, for which Gandhis paid a commission of Rs 1 lakh. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/KjpbuV0
WPI inflation at record high of 15.9% on costly food, fuel
Data released by the department for promotion of industry and internal trade (DPIIT) on Tuesday showed inflation, as measured by the wholesale price index (WPI), rose an annual 15.9% in May, higher than the 15.1% in April and above the 13.1% recorded in May 2021. This is the highest inflation in the new series (2011-12) and the highest since the 16% posted in September 1999. WPI has been in double digits for 14 consecutive months, highlighting the entrenched price pressures. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/KjpbuV0
PM Modi signals ‘mission mode’, government to hire 10 lakh by end-2023
The government on Tuesday announced to recruit 10 lakh people in different Central government departments and ministries in the next 18 months on a “mission mode”, a deadline that ends barely 4-5 months before the Narendra Modi government again seeks mandate from people to come to power. Sources said a good chunk of the vacancies are in railways. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/KjpbuV0
Monday, 13 June 2022
Amrit Mahotsav: Centre plans to release prisoners
The government has decided to grant special remission to certain categories of prisoners as part of celebrations of ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ to mark the 75th anniversary of India’s Independence. Jailed convicts who fulfil the conditions for release under the scheme will be set free on three dates — August 15, 2022; January 26, 2023; and August 15, 2023, the home ministry apprised all states and Union territories in a communication dated June 10. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/H5iRLCc
Won’t run for Presidential polls, asserts Pawar
Pawar’s statement came a day after the Maharashtra Congress expressed support for his candidature. AAP’s Sanjay Singh had also called on him on Sunday. An NCP leader said Pawar will enable a dialogue among opposition parties to ensure unity on the issue. An NCP source said Congress’s Ghulam Nabi Azad is a viable choice. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/H5iRLCc
Illegitimate child of cohabiting couple to get assets share: SC
Reversing a Kerala high court judgment that disallowed property share claim of an alleged illegitimate son of a couple who did not marry, a bench of Justices S ABdul Nazeer and Vikram Nath said the couple in question had cohabited for a very long time to make their relationship as good as a married couple and hence, their son would be entitled to appropriate share in the ancestral property. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/H5iRLCc
Live: 'More than 193.53 cr Covid vaccine doses provided to states, UTs'
Union health ministry on Monday informed that more than 193.53 crores of Covid-19 vaccine doses have been provided to states and Union territories so far by the government. The government data further informed that more than 13.81 crore balance and unutilized Covid vaccine doses are still available with the states and UT to be administered. Stay with TOI for latest updates: Via Times of India https://ift.tt/H5iRLCc
China boosting N-arsenal, Pak leads India in warheads: Sipri
China has an estimated 350 nuclear warheads, with new mobile missile launchers and another submarine becoming operational over the last one year, while Pakistan has 165 and India 160, as per the latest assessment of the Stockholm International Peace Institute (SIPRI) released on Monday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/H5iRLCc
Sunday, 12 June 2022
Tested new trade route to ship Russia goods to India: Iran
Iran’s state-run shipping company said it started its first transfer of Russian goods to India, using a new trade corridor that transits the Islamic Republic, an Iranian port official said. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/8nNd2Kr
Bangladesh treads cautiously on support from China
Even as Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina prepares to inaugurate later this month the landmark China-built Padma bridge, which promises to transform the country's economy, Dhaka is treading cautiously on economic assistance from China. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/8nNd2Kr
KCR likely to float national party Bharat Rashtra Samithi
After failing to make any progress on his idea of a national front, Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao appears to have made up his mind to float a national party. A final decision in this regard is expected to be taken on June 19 at the extended meeting of Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) executive. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/8nNd2Kr
Govt loses UK battle against $111m award to RIL-BG in oilfield dispute
An English commercial court has dismissed the government’s appeal against a $111 million international arbitration award in favour of Reliance Industries Ltd and BG (formerly British Gas, a now Shell subsidiary) in an 11-year-old dispute over recovery of costs for operating the Panna-Mukta and Tapti fields off the Mumbai coast. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/8nNd2Kr
Saturday, 11 June 2022
Live: Russian shelling causes chemical-plant fire in eastern Ukrainian city
Ukraine has reported the death of 24 more children in Mariupol. Meanwhile, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said his country's forces were doing everything to stop the Russian offensive, with fierce battles in the east and the south. Kyiv had launched new air strikes in the captured southern region of Kherson, one of the first areas to be taken by Russia after the February 24 invasion.Stay with TOI for latest updates: Via Times of India https://ift.tt/FrTROxC
Ahead of WTO meet, India upset over agriculture text
Ahead of the meeting, India is also unhappy with the text on agriculture, which has flagged the issue of export restrictions, and questioning the need to raise an issue when it is already provided for in WTO agreements. Further, India is seeking a window for using the stocks lying with the FCI for government-to-government sales to countries that are facing a food shortage, something that has not been taken on board. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/FrTROxC
Mamata calls Presidential poll meet, raises eyebrows
In a move parallel to Congress chief Sonia Gandhi’s initiative to rally opposition parties for putting up a joint candidate in the presidential polls, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday wrote to 22 politicians of non-BJP outfits for unity in the contest for Rashtrapati Bhavan, laying bare once again the fissures and the tendency for one-upmanship within the anti-Modi camp. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/FrTROxC
No pre-departure Covid test for US entry now
International travellers to the US will no longer need a pre-departure Covid-19 test but only proof of being full vaccinated, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said in a statement. This will be effective from Sunday (June 12) at 12.01 EDT (9.31 pm IST). The requirement of showing proof of Covid vaccination for non-citizens who are nonimmigrants is still in effect, said CDC. It has recommended Covid vaccines, including boosters, for everyone aged five years and above. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/FrTROxC
Live: Covid rising in Delhi again, 795 cases on Saturday
The steady rise of Covid-19 cases in Delhi saw a significant spurt on Saturday, with 795 new cases, with a test positivity rate of 4.11%. While the number of cases in a single day is the highest since May 13, the positivity rate in the capital breached the 4%-mark after 32 days. Stay with TOI for latest updates: Via Times of India https://ift.tt/FrTROxC
Friday, 10 June 2022
Edutech cos under lens; norms on fake reviews on e-com sites soon
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IIP growth at eight-month high but worries still linger
Data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) on Friday showed the index of industrial production (IIP) rose an annual 7.1% in April, compared with an upwardly revised 2.2% in March. The sector had grown by 133.5% in April 2021 on the back of a very low base of 2020 when the Covid-19 induced lockdown had smothered economic activity and growth. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/QqhkFe5
India abstains from vote on IAEA resolution slamming Iran
India joined Pakistan and Libya in abstaining from voting on a resolution at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) that slammed Iran for its lack of cooperation with the global community on the nuclear issue. Thirty countries voted in favour of the resolution, that was drafted by the US, UK, France and Germany. Russia and China voted against it. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/QqhkFe5
Prophet row: Unrest in several states after Friday prayers
Protests were held after the Friday prayers in several states and Union territories across the country against the controversial remarks made by former BJP spokespersons Nupur Sharma and Navin Kumar Jindal on Prophet Muhammad with police resorting to lathicharge and teargassing at some places where the demonstrations turned violent. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/QqhkFe5
'Arresting Aryan Khan was a consensual decision' - Report
After Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan was given clean chit by the Narcotics Control Bureau in the cruise drug bust case, former NCB Zonal director Sameer Wankhede transferred to Chennai. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/QqhkFe5
Thursday, 9 June 2022
Prophet row: Owaisi among 31 booked for ‘promoting enmity’
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Curfew in Jammu’s Bhaderwah town following communal tension
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Come July, Goa flights to cost more due to hike in airport charges
Come July, a vacation to Goa will cost more if you choose to travel by air. Now flying out of Goa will be costlier from July 1 till next March and then the air ticket prices will get progressively more expensive every fiscal till April 2025. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/gObx5aD
Wednesday, 8 June 2022
Prophet row: Culprits to be taught lesson, NSA tells Iran
The row over the attack on Prophet Muhammad by two BJP functionaries -- one of them has since been suspended from her post and the other expelled -- refuses to die down with Iranian foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian raising the issue with India during his visit, the first at that level from any Gulf country since the crisis broke out. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/5VFSQjD
MSP for all 14 kharif crops raised by 4-9%
The government on Wednesday approved new minimum support price (MSP) for all 14 mandated kharif crops for the 2022-23 marketing season, giving a hike of roughly 4-9%, with higher increase for oilseeds (soybean, sesamum and sunflower seed), climate-resilient coarse grain jowar and pulses (moong). Via Times of India https://ift.tt/5VFSQjD
Cops say Bishnoi masterminded Moose Wala murder, identify 5 accused
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CM Nitish: Harmonious Bihar doesn't need anti-conversion law
NItish Kumar also pointed out that no major incident of communal riots occurred in Bihar for the last several years. The state government maintains special attention over even a minor communal incident. “We are fully alert over such issues,” he said. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/5VFSQjD
QS World University Rankings: IISc-Bengaluru is top research varsity
IISc-Bengaluru is now the ‘fastest-rising’ South Asian university, inching closer to the global Top 150, having gained 31 places to 155 in this year’s QS World University Rankings. It remains the world’s top research university, ahead of Harvard, Princeton University and MIT. IITs in Guwahati (37th) and Roorkee (47th) and new entrant University of Madras (48th) also made it to the elite list of global Top 50 research institutions. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/5VFSQjD
Tuesday, 7 June 2022
Prophet row: BJP leader held for inflammatory remarks in Kanpur
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Gyanvapi judge gets threat, cops review security
Civil judge Ravi Kumar Diwakar, who ordered a survey in the Gyanvapi mosque case, received a threat letter from an organisation called 'Islamic Aghaz Movement' on Tuesday. The Gyanvapi case was transferred by the SC to the district judge court of Varanasi on May 20. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/OHNBMrZ
Pune firm builds 25.56-km bituminous stretch of NH in record 78 hrs
Creating a world record, a Pune-based infrastructure company built a 25.56 km or 75 lane km bituminous National Highway in Maharashtra in just 78 hours. The earlier world record of 25.27 km was achieved in Doha, Qatar, by its public works authority – Ashgha. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/OHNBMrZ
Johnny Depp splashes out Rs 48 lakh on Indian restaurant in Birmingham
Depp spent the cash at the popular Indian restaurant Varanasi on Broad Street, which he hired out in its entirety to have dinner with close friend Beck, their entourage and bodyguards. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/OHNBMrZ
Despite surviving no-trust vote, Boris Johnson's future far from secure
He will have to contend with a privileges committee probe into whether he misled the House of Commons, two difficult byelections, Tory rebels plotting to change party rules to allow a second challenge to his leadership before the current 12-month limit, and the possibility of his Cabinet resigning. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/OHNBMrZ
Monday, 6 June 2022
This summer, Delhi saw highest number of heatwaves in 11 years
This summer, Delhiites experienced the highest number of heatwave days in 12 years. While the city’s main weather station, Safdarjung, has recorded 13 heatwave days so far, some stations have logged as many as 34 since March, as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Via Times of India https://ift.tt/PBmXn70
Homicide leading cause of pregnancy deaths in US
Homicide is the leading cause of maternal mortality in the US, more than twice as frequent as any pregnancy-related complication. This shocking fact was revealed through an evaluation of death certificates from the national database of all women aged 10-44 years who had died in 2018 and 2019. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/PBmXn70
‘Overbearing attitude’: Telangana HC sentences 4 cops to 4 weeks in jail
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UK PM Boris Johnson wins no-confidence vote
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday won a no-confidence vote triggered by his Conservative MPs and will stay on as leader, but the scale of the rebellion leaves his future in doubt. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/PBmXn70
'Around 71% of govt schools across country made disabled friendly'
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WatchOS 9 brings new medication, health features to Apple Watch
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Sunday, 5 June 2022
India’s role in climate change negligible: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that India's role in climate change is negligible but the country is working on a long-term vision in collaboration with the international community to protect the environment. On World Environment Day, he underlined that the country's efforts to protect nature have been multifaceted and his government in the last eight years has kept environmental protection at the core of all key schemes. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/6iaKN4G
VP Naidu meets top Qatar leaders but no meeting with deputy Amir
As India struggled to contain the diplomatic fallout of the controversial remarks by BJP functionaries targeting the Prophet, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu held a series of meetings with Qatar leaders to boost bilateral ties in Doha. One of his meetings though, in the form of a lunch by deputy Amir Sheik Abdullah Bin Ahmed al Thani on Saturday, was called off at the last moment. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/6iaKN4G
'Telangana politician's son' arrested in Hyderabad gang rape
A teenager believed to be the son of a Telangana politician from Sangareddy district was arrested Sunday for his alleged role in the gang rape of a 17-year-old girl in a car parked at an isolated place in Hyderabad’s upscale Banjara Hills neighbourhood on May 28. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/6iaKN4G
Remarks against Prophet: Qatar envoy blames ‘fringe elements’
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India's first medical drone corridor likely to link AIIMS Delhi & Jhajjar
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Saturday, 4 June 2022
Corbevax gets DCGI nod for use as booster jab
Hyderabad-based Biological E Limited’s Covid-19 vaccine Corbevax has emerged as the first vaccine to bag approval from the Drug Controller General of India for use as a heterologous booster dose, for those aged 18 years and above, after 6 months of administration of the second dose of either Covaxin or Covishield. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/CFZukBr
Anger as transfer list of 177 Kashmiri Pandit teachers leaked
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Friday, 3 June 2022
Don’t tie India-China face-off to Ukraine: EAM
Foreign minister S Jaishankar slammed Europe again on Friday for thinking “Europe’s problems are world’s problems” as he reiterated that India is not sitting on the fence on the Ukraine issue and rejected suggestions that New Delhi’s “support” for Russia could affect the international community’s support for India in its tensions with China. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/5nfe7YA
Adding service charge in food bill is deceit: Goyal
Restaurants cannot add “service charge” to food bills and it should be left to the discretion of diners to leave tips, Union food and consumer affairs minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday. Adding service charge to the bill is “chhal” (deceit), the minister said, and eateries cannot mislead people by charging for service. “It has to be the consumer’s choice," he added. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/5nfe7YA
Thursday, 2 June 2022
'Attacks on religious minorities in India occurred throughout 2021'
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In first visit since US exit, Indian officials hold talks with Taliban in Kabul
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Wednesday, 1 June 2022
ED summons Sonia, Rahul for questioning in laundering case
The Enforcement Directorate has summoned Congress president Sonia Gandhi and her son Rahul for questioning next week in a money laundering case registered against Young Indian, which owns Associated Journals Ltd (AJL) and its properties worth over Rs 800 crore. Sonia and her two children — Rahul and Priyanka — are majority shareholders in Young Indian. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/hJGa60U
Meta COO Sheryl Sandberg steps down after 14 years
Meta Platforms Inc Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg is leaving the company after 14 years, she said in a Facebook post on Wednesday, sending the social media firm's shares down 4%. Chief Growth Officer Javier Olivan will replace Sandberg, said Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg in a separate post. Javier has worked at Meta for more than 14 years and has led teams handling Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/hJGa60U
Raj Kapoor’s telegram had Gundappa Vishwanath over the moon
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