Sunday 31 July 2022
Govt launches quality audit of National Highways
The road transport ministry has taken a first-of-its kind step to carry out audit of construction quality and safety aspects of completed and under-construction stretches. The ministry has appointed six independent experts to examine different stretches of the flagship Char Dham road project in Uttarakhand. Officials said this system would be institutionalised for the highway sector to ensure that the road projects are at par with the quality parameters set by the government. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/V9QZzua
BJP slams Cong, says J'khand has become ‘corruption den’
Hitting back at Congress over the arrest of three of its MLAs with a large amount of cash, BJP on Sunday alleged that Jharkhand has become a “den of corruption”. “The entire Congress leadership, be it a big leader or small, is involved in corruption in the state,” BJP spokesperson Syed Zafar Islam alleged. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/V9QZzua
Put tricolour as profile picture on social media: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called upon all citizens to turn the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign into a mass movement by hoisting or displaying the national flag at their homes and using the tricolour as display picture of their social media accounts, to commemorate the 75th anniversary of India’s Independence. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/LQepF6U
ED arrests Sanjay Raut, recovers Rs 11.5 lakh from his house
The Enforcement Directorate on Sunday arrested Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut in Mumbai in connection with a land scam case. The action comes hours after the agency conducted raids at his residence. The agency has recovered Rs 11.5 lakh from his premises. During his arrest, Raut said that the 10 lakh rupees seized from his residence belonged to chief minister Eknath Shinde. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/LQepF6U
Saturday 30 July 2022
Monkeypox suspected in Kerala youth's death
In a suspected case of monkeypox infection, a 22-year-old man from Kuranjiyur near Guruvayur in Kerala died on Saturday morning. He had returned from the UAE a couple of days ago, and had no external symptoms commonly associated with monkeypox. He was admitted to a hospital in Thrissur on July 27. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/LQepF6U
Ease of justice as vital as ease of doing business: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed concern over undertrial prisoners languishing in jail for want of legal advice and urged the judiciary to speed up the process of their release. Modi said ease of justice is equally important as ease of living and ease of doing business in the country and appealed to the judiciary to make use of technology in the justice delivery system. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/LQepF6U
Howrah: ‘Huge’ cash haul from car carrying 3 J'khand Cong MLAs
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40 ABVP activists storm K'taka minister's home, demand ban on PFI
Around 40 activists of the ABVP, the student wing of RSS, breached police security and tried to enter the official residence of Karnataka home minister Araga Jnanendra on Jayamahal Road here on Saturday morning. They were demanding a ban on Popular Front of India (PFI) and its affiliates. The minister was in Shivamogga at the time of the incident and only his staff were at his residence. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/LQepF6U
Cooped up in 18th-floor flat, Partha & Arpita's pedigree dogs
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PM Modi blames freebie culture in politics for power sector ills
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Friday 29 July 2022
Musk files countersuit under seal vs Twitter over $44bn deal
Elon Musk countersued Twitter Inc on Friday, escalating his legal fight against the social media company over his bid to walk away from the $44 billion purchase, although the lawsuit was filed confidentially. Although the 164-page document was not publicly available, under court rules a redacted version could soon be made public. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/hsx0uvZ
A strong govt is not restrictive, doesn't control everything: PM Modi
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SC: Cases of grave offence can't be quashed on basis of compromise
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Cong moves privilege motion against Irani for Sonia 'abuse'
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1st T20I: Rohit, Karthik set up crushing 68-run win
Rohit Sharma's elegant half-century and Dinesh Karthik's blazing finish were backed up by a solid bowling performance as India made short work of West Indies with an easy 68-run victory in the first T20I. While Rohit set up the platform with a 44-ball-64, it was Karthik's calculated assault -- an unbeaten 41 off 19 balls -- that took India to 190 for six. In reply, West Indies could only get to 122 for 8 in their 20 overs. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/LGxHy3e
Thursday 28 July 2022
Didn't know about cash stash, Partha kept rooms locked: Aide
Sacked Bengal minister Partha Chatterjee's aide Arpita Mukherjee told the Enforcement Directorate on Thursday she had no idea of the quantum of money and valuables stashed away in two of her Kolkata apartments, including Wednesday's Rs 27.9-crore haul that needed 13 hours to count, as Chatterjee would never allow her to enter the "locked rooms". Via Times of India https://ift.tt/LGxHy3e
Row over Adhir’s President remark leads to Sonia-Irani face-off
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Xi warns Biden US will be 'playing with fire' if Pelosi visits Taiwan
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Himachal-Centre stand-off over ‘tribal’ tag for Trans-Giri
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Wednesday 27 July 2022
ICMR isolates monkeypox virus, invites bids for jabs
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has invited bids from private players to develop testing kits and vaccine candidate against the monkeypox virus. The development follows successful isolation of the monkeypox virus from the clinical specimen obtained from a patient by the National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/C0DV3GW
Total heatwave days in 2022 over 5 times more than last year's
India reported one of its hottest summers in 2022 recording 203 heatwave days, which was the highest in the recent past. The maximum number of such episodes this year were reported from Uttarakhand (28), followed by Rajasthan (26), Punjab and Haryana (24 each), Jharkhand (18) and Delhi (17). Data also shows Assam, Himachal and Karnataka have not reported any heatwave day at all this year. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/C0DV3GW
Uddhav faction moves SC against Speaker's decision on new Sena leader in LS
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China's 'opaque' loans behind Lanka crisis, says USAID, hails India
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Tuesday 26 July 2022
New CPEC plan will infringe on our territorial integrity: India
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HC seeks govt stand on RTI seeking data on snooping
The Delhi HC on Tuesday sought the Centre's stand on a petition seeking disclosure under the Right to Information Act of "aggregate figures" on electronic surveillance after the Union home ministry said it did not retain such "sensitive" information beyond six months. It granted the Centre six weeks to file its response to the petition, which challenges a Central Information Commission (CIC) refusal to order disclosure of such data. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/gkKSH8G
Judicial infrastructure underused, manpower diverted: Govt
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HC notice to govt on Twitter plea against take-down orders
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Sonia Gandhi tells ED Motilal Vora handled AJL deals
Congress president Sonia Gandhi has expressed her inability to explain the transactions that facilitated the takeover of the assets of AJL, the publisher of National Herald and other party publications, by Young Indian in which she and son Rahul hold a controlling stake. She said that Motilal Vora, the late former party treasurer, alone knew about the details of the transactions between Congress, AJL and Young Indian, ED sources said. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/gkKSH8G
BJP stand on UCC should be taken as that of nation: Rijiju
Law minister Kiren Rijiju in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday said that the government subscribes to the BJP's demand for the promulgation of Uniform Civil Code. "Let me tell you uniform civil code is our party ideology and it should be considered as the ideology of the country,” Rijiju said. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/gkKSH8G
Monday 25 July 2022
4 Congress MPs suspended as opposition again stalls Lok Sabha
Four Congress MPs were suspended from the Lok Sabha for the rest of the monsoon session after opposition protests on various issues such as price rise and GST continued to rock the House on Monday, following a near-washout of proceedings last week. The four MPs later walked over to the Gandhi statue on the Parliament premises with Congress alleging the government was trying to “intimidate” it for raising people’s issues and said it would not be cowed down. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/EOLmGZ1
Put guilty in jail, I never backed graft: Didi on Partha's arrest
Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee Monday broke her silence on cabinet colleague Partha Chatterjee's arrest, saying neither Trinamool nor her government had anything to do with the corruption charges levelled against him or the cash stash of Rs 21.9 crore seized from his "close associate" Arpita Mukherjee. She demanded a speedy, time-bound probe to unmask the guilty and put them "behind bars for life". Via Times of India https://ift.tt/EOLmGZ1
SC collegium clears 56 names in 2 sittings for HC judge posts
In its two sittings in a week, the Supreme Court collegium cleared 56 names, including 36 judicial officers and 20 advocates, for appointment as judges of nine HCs, of which 35 names were approved by the collegium in its meeting on Monday. This is the second highest number of names cleared in a single sitting for appointment as HC judges during the tenure of CJI N V Ramana. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/EOLmGZ1
Musk denies report of affair with Google co-founder’s wife
Elon Musk denied he had an affair with Sergey Brin’s wife, after reports stated that the liaison led the Google co-founder to order his advisers to sell his investments in Musk’s companies. Musk had an alleged liaison in December in Miami with Brin’s wife Nicole Shanahan, the journal said, citing unidentified people. That ended the long friendship between Musk, 51, and Brin, who helped support the electric carmaker during the 2008 financial crisis. Brin had filed for divorce in January. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/EOLmGZ1
Katrina Kaif's stalker who threatened Vicky Kaushal identified
Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif's tormentor in chief has been identified and arrested by Mumbai police, following a complaint lodged by Kaushal. The Santacruz police has arrested a man, believed to be a struggler in Bollywood, who was threatening Vicky with dire circumstances and asking him to separate from Katrina Kaif. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/EOLmGZ1
‘Johar, Namaskar’: India’s 1st tribal President Murmu says poor too can fulfil their dreams
Marking an incredible journey from Rairangpur to Raisina Hills, Droupadi Murmu was sworn in as the 15th President of India on Monday. Murmu, 64, the youngest President yet, and the first to be born in independent India, was administered the oath of office by Chief Justice of India, N V Ramana in the Central Hall of Parliament. "My election is proof of the fact that the poor in India can have dreams and fulfil them too,” she said. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/EOLmGZ1
Why Deepika refused to feature on Koffee With Karan Season 7?
Karan Johar's chat show Koffee With Karan is in its seventh Season and it has always featured the crème de la crème of the film industry. The biggest stars have always featured on the couch with Karan and spoken their minds. But this season, one big name is missing from the illustrious guest list. That name is Deepika Padukone. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/EOLmGZ1
Sunday 24 July 2022
Politics nowadays more about staying in power: Nitin Gadkari
Union road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari said Saturday that he sometimes feels like quitting politics because there are many other things that need to be done for society. The former BJP chief said at an event in Nagpur that politics nowadays has become more about staying in power, rather than being a vehicle for social change and development. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/jn0odHZ
Driven by oil, imports from Russia up 3.5 times
Driven by a sharp spike in crude oil shipments, India’s imports from Russia have shot up 3.7 times to top $5 billion during April and May 2022, with the value of consignments nearly already half the imports for entire 2021-22. Since February, when Russia attacked Ukraine, imports have risen close to three-and-a-half times to $8.6 billion, compared to $2.5 billion in the corresponding period in 2021. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/jn0odHZ
CISCE XII exams: UP tops with 7 national toppers, Bengal follows
UP stole a march over the rest of the country with seven of 18 toppers in the CISCE Class XII examination, the results of which were declared Sunday. Eighteen students shared the top rank with a score of 99.75%. Bengal came second with six toppers (three from Kolkata), Tamil Nadu third with three—all of them from Chennai. A student each from Maharashtra’s Thane and Haryana’s Gurugram made it to the top rankings. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/jn0odHZ
Weekly Covid cases 6.5% up nationally, 37% in Delhi
Delhi registered a 37% rise in Covid cases in the week ending Sunday, breaking a three-week spell of declining infections, in a pattern of alternating rise and fall that is being seen in several other states during the current surge of the virus. Cases rose nationally for the ninth straight week, with nearly 1.37 lakh infections detected in the country in the last seven days (July 18-24), up 6.5% from the previous week. This is the highest weekly case tally since mid-February this year. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/jn0odHZ
Child has right to state only mom’s name in documents: HC
The children of unwed mothers and rape victims can live in this country with the fundamental rights of privacy, liberty, and dignity, the Kerala high court has said and allowed a person to include his mother’s name alone in the birth certificate, identity certificates and other documents. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/jn0odHZ
Irani sends notice to 3 Cong netas for Goa bar licence allegations
Smriti Irani on Sunday sent a legal notice to Congress leaders Jairam Ramesh, Pawan Khera and Netta D’Souza, seeking an ‘unconditional and unequivocal apology’ from them for their “baseless and false” allegations against her and her daughter. She served the notice a day after the Congress leaders alleged that her 18-year-old daughter Zoish Irani ran a bar illegally in Goa and also targeted the minister over this, demanding that PM Narendra Modi sack her from his cabinet. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/jn0odHZ
India to deploy 2nd S-400 squadron at China front as PLA jets buzz near LAC
India’s capability to detect and destroy hostile fighters, strategic bombers, missiles and drones at long ranges will get another major boost when a new squadron of the S-400 Triumf surface-to-air missile systems becomes operational along the northern borders with China in the next two to three months. Sources say deliveries of the second operational S-400 squadron through ships and aircraft are now underway from Russia, the first since the Russia-Ukraine war erupted on February 24. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/jn0odHZ
Saturday 23 July 2022
Congress links Irani daughter to ‘illegal bar’, mantri hits back
Congress demanded that Smriti Irani be sacked, alleging that a response to an RTI query suggested that her daughter was running an “illegal bar” in Goa, after obtaining a “fake licence”. Congress spokesperson and party's Goa chief made the allegations. Calling it a “very serious issue”, Khera shared a copy of the purported show cause notice given to the bar and alleged that the excise official who gave the notice is being transferred after pressure from authorities. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Jt7HEhz
Govt tweaks flag code, Tiranga can be flown day & night now
As the nation gets ready to usher in the 75th anniversary of Indian Independence with ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’, as part of which 20 crore houses and 100 crore people will unfurl the national flag between August 13 and 15, the Centre has amended the Flag Code of India to allow the tricolour to be displayed in the open and on individual houses/buildings through “day and night”. The provision earlier allowed the flag, when displayed in the open, to be flown from sunrise to sunset “as far as possible”. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Jt7HEhz
Loco pilot finds boy walking along tracks, reunites him with family
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Shun partisan politics, Kovind tells parties in farewell speech
Outgoing President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday asked parties to rise above partisan politics in the interest of the nation and work for welfare of people. In his farewell address to parliamentarians at the Central Hall of the Parliament, Kovind emphasised the value of peace and harmony, and said people have a right to oppose and create pressure to pursue their goals, but their methods must be Gandhian. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Jt7HEhz
Proper medical treatment is prisoner’s right: Court
In a significant order, a special court on Friday observed that a prisoner’s right to obtain proper medical treatment is recognised as a right under the Constitution of India. The court directed Taloja jail superintendent to take an accused jailed in the scam involving Sahityaratna Lokshahir Annabhau Sathe Development Corporation (SLASDC) to J J Hospital. He had fractured his left shoulder after a fall in the jail toilet. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Jt7HEhz
Voluntary vehicle recall up four-fold in 2021-22
Voluntary recall of vehicles by manufacturers saw a nearly four-fold increase in 2021-22 compared to 2020-21, according to data provided by the road transport ministry to Parliament. The spike was recorded after the stringent norm kicked in from April 1, 2021. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Jt7HEhz
Teacher recruitment scam: Bengal mantri Partha Chatterjee arrested after 20-hour ED quizzing
A 20-hour interrogation by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) culminated in the arrest of Bengal cabinet minister and TMC secretary general Partha Chatterjee at 2.10am on Saturday and his alleged “close associate” Arpita Mukherjee later in the day, capping a run of events starting with Friday’s swoop on the latter’s south Kolkata apartment that yielded a cash stash of Rs 21.9 crore. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Jt7HEhz
Govt plans to reduce prices of critical drugs on August 15
In a move that is expected to bring relief to many patients by bringing down cost of healthcare, the Centre may announce a crucial decision on August 15 to significantly bring down prices of some critical medicines such as those for cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, official sources said. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Jt7HEhz
Friday 22 July 2022
Tamil movie, Devgn-starrer win big at National Film Awards
Tamil film ‘Soorarai Pottru’ swept the 68th National Film Awards for films released in 2020, winning awards in five categories, even as the other big winner of the day was Ajay Devgn starrer ‘Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior’, which won the ‘best popular film providing wholesome entertainment’. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/0X4TZOV
SC lets Centre continue security cover of Ambani, family
The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a PIL before the Tripura high court questioning the top-level security cover for Mukesh Ambani and his family after they informed the court they fully reimburse the Centre the cost of security. “We direct the government to continue providing adequate security, as determined by the experts, to the respondents. There is no need to continue with the proceedings before the HC any further,” the court said. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/0X4TZOV
Talks on with China for return of medical students, says govt
India and China are in touch to finalise the modalities for facilitating the return of Indian medical students to China, the government said in Parliament on Friday. Beijing had restricted travel to China by suspending visa and residence permits with effect from March 28, 2020, due to the outbreak of Covid-19. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/0X4TZOV
American nightmare: Gujarat man held in Mexico, kin ‘sent to US’
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4 crore eligible people yet to take 1st shot of Covid vaccine
An estimated four crore eligible people are yet to initiate Covid vaccination in the country as on July 18, even as the government has made vaccination, including booster shots, available for free to cover all. “As on 18th July, an estimated 4 crore eligible beneficiaries have not taken even a single dose of Covid vaccine,” junior health minister Bharati Pravin Pawar informed Lok Sabha on Friday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/0X4TZOV
Thursday 21 July 2022
Gyanvapi: SC declines to pre-empt district judge’s decision
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SC to examine steps taken by states to curb hate speech
Holding that states and Union territories are bound to take preventive, remedial and punitive measures to stop hate speeches as per its 2018 verdict, the Supreme Court on Thursday decided to examine what action the states have taken in the past four years to comply with its order in view of the recurrence of several hate speech incidents. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/4kJsSui
India, UK sign pact for mutual recognition of educational qualifications
India and the UK on Thursday agreed on mutual recognition of educational qualifications of students from both countries, a move which will cover courses at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels as well as maritime education, but will exclude professional degrees in engineering, medicine, architecture and pharmacy. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/4kJsSui
ED quizzes Sonia for 2 hours in National Herald case
Amid protests by party workers in the capital and other parts of the country, ED officials questioned Congress chief Sonia Gandhi for two hours on Thursday in connection with a money laundering case, better known as the National Herald case. Sonia was questioned on 28 points related to takeover of Associated Journals Ltd (AJL), the publishers of National Herald and other Congress organs, along with its properties by Young Indian, a company in which Sonia and her son Rahul hold majority stake. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/4kJsSui
Karnataka, Manipur, Chandigarh top Niti innovation indices
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Live: President Wickremesinghe to appoint Gunawardena next PM
Sri Lanka lawmakers elected six-time former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe as president, a choice that reignited protests. Protesters gathered outside the Presidential Secretariat soon after Wickemshinge was elected as president. Stay with TOI for all the latest updates: Via Times of India https://ift.tt/4kJsSui
Wednesday 20 July 2022
No plan to have private players run trains: Minister
The railway ministry on Wednesday told LS that "at present" there is no plan to run regular passenger trains by private operators. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Dvawoqb
Karnataka ex-minister gets clean chit in contractor’s suicide case
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Centre concerned over low Covid testing, vaccinations in 9 states
The Centre on Wednesday raised concerns over low testing and vaccination in nine states that are witnessing an upsurge in Covid-19 cases and test positivity rates. On Wednesday, Health secretary Rajesh Bhushan chaired a high-level review meeting with these states: Kerala, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Assam, Andhra Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Dvawoqb
Zubair walks out of jail as SC grants interim bail in all FIRs
The Supreme Court on Wednesday released Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair on interim bail in all FIRs lodged in UP and elsewhere on furnishing a personal bail bond of Rs 20,000, transferred the UP FIRs to the special cell of Delhi Police for a comprehensive probe, disbanded the SIT set up by UP, and refused to restrain him from tweeting. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Dvawoqb
Punjab cops gun down two Moose Wala killers
Fifty-two days after the daylight murder of singer-rapper Sidhu Moose Wala near his home in Mansa district, a Punjab Police team Wednesday shot and killed two sharpshooters involved in the crime during a gunfight that raged for four-and-a-half hours at a village near Attari on the India-Pakistan border. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Dvawoqb
Eight killed, 23 injured in Turkish attack on resort in Iraq's Dohuk province
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Tuesday 19 July 2022
Haryana DSP tries to stop mining mafia truck in Aravalis, mowed down
A 59-year-old deputy superintendent of Haryana Police was mowed down by a truck carrying stones from an illegal mining site in the Aravalis when he intercepted the vehicle and asked the driver to stop in Pachgaon village of Nuh around noon on Tuesday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/8FGkYqP
NEET frisking: NTA sets up probe panel as NCPCR & NCW take up case
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70% of districts fail to meet UN maternal deaths goal: Study
For the first time, social scientists from Mumbai have mapped India's maternal deaths to district-level precision, and found 70% of the 640 districts are "hot spots" reporting higher pregnancy-related deaths than the UN development goals. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/8FGkYqP
SC protects Nupur from arrest in FIRs over Prophet remarks
Moving away from its earlier hard stance, the Supreme Court on Tuesday protected suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma from arrest in all present and future FIRs for her alleged blasphemous comments against the Prophet as it took into account continuing grave threats to her life from many, including a 'khadim' of Ajmer dargah. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/8FGkYqP
Speaker recognises Maharashtra CM Shinde man as Sena leader in LS
In a fresh jolt to the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has recognised Rahul Shewale of the Sena faction led by Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde as leader of the party in Lok Sabha. Acting on a representation signed by 12 of the 19 Sena members in the LS, Birla also recognised Bhawna Gawli as the party’s chief whip. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/8FGkYqP
Live: Russia laying groundwork for annexing Ukraine territory, says US
Unveiling what he said was the US intelligence, John Kirby, the chief National Security Council spokesman, told a White House news briefing that the Russians are preparing to install proxy officials, establish the rouble as the default currency and force residents to apply for citizenship. Stay with TOI for the latest updates Via Times of India https://ift.tt/8FGkYqP
Monday 18 July 2022
'Tribal' status for Himachal's Trans-Giri region on cards
In a major political move ahead of the assembly elections in Himachal Pradesh, the Centre is reportedly mulling granting of 'tribal' status to the Trans-Giri region in Sirmaur district. The proposal, if it is cleared, will bestow Scheduled Tribe status on all the communities living in this designated area. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Iut5kgB
Singer Bhupinder Singh's funeral to be held post midnight
Legendary veteran singer Bhupinder Singh passed away in Mumbai on Monday evening. He was admitted to Citicare hospital in Andheri and left for the heavenly abode at around 7:45 pm. The singer took his last breath at the age of 82. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Iut5kgB
Rishi Sunak tops new UK PM vote as only 4 remain in race
Former chancellor Rishi Sunak on Monday topped the latest round of voting among the Conservative Party members of Parliament as the race to replace Boris Johnson as Prime Minister narrowed down to four, with Tom Tugendhat out of the contest after receiving the lowest votes. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Iut5kgB
Depleting stock may make it tough to continue free food grain scheme
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Rly scraps service charge on food items not opted during ticket booking
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Sunday 17 July 2022
On-duty ASI killed in J&K, 2nd in a week
Terrorists fatally shot a CRPF assistant sub-inspector (ASI) frisking traffic near the Gongoo crossing in south Kashmir's Pulwama on Sunday, four days after killing an ASI of J&K Police and injuring two other cops in a similar strike in downtown Srinagar. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/6pegJf2
Prez polls: Murmu says her nomination has excited 10 crore tribals
National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate Droupadi Murmu, who is set to be elected as the President, said tribal comunities are excited by her selection as nominee for the top constitutional post and promised not to let the country or the office down. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/6pegJf2
India again asks China to withdraw troops from friction points
India on Sunday once again asked China to withdraw its forward deployed troops and tents at two friction points in eastern Ladakh, while also seeking restoration of patrolling rights at the third and the biggest stand-off at the strategically-located Depsang Plains region. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/6pegJf2
Covid cases up 8th week running, longest sustained rise since 2nd wave
Covid-19 cases continued to inch up in the country for the eighth week running, with the weekly total just short of 1.3 lakh, up over 6% from the previous week. Although the numbers remain relatively low, this is the longest sustained rise in weekly cases in India since last year’s second wave. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/6pegJf2
'Snags' force AI Express, IndiGo jets to land in 3rd countries
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121 tribals arrested for 2017 Red attack that killed 26 CRPF men acquitted
An NIA court in Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada on Sunday acquitted 121 tribal villagers imprisoned for the past five years for allegedly assisting Maoist insurgents in the 2017 attack near Burkapal village in which 26 CRPF personnel were killed. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/6pegJf2
Oppn pits former minister Alva against NDA nominee Dhankhar
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Pant, Hardik help India clinch ODI series
India defeated England by 5 wickets in the final ODI to clinch the three-match series 2-1. Sent into bat, skipper Jos Buttler top-scored with 60 while opener Jason Roy made 41, as England were bowled out for 259. For India, Hardik Pandya was the pick of the bowlers with figures of 4/24, while Yuzvendra Chahal took 3 wickets for 60. Chasing 260, Rishabh Pant struck an unbeaten 125 while Hardik made 71, as India overhauled the target in 42.1 overs. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/6pegJf2
Saturday 16 July 2022
Shinde govtre-approves renaming of Aurangabad
Shinde said the proposal to rename Aurangabad as Sambhajinagar, Osmanabad as Dharashiv, and the Navi Mumbai international airport after D B Patil has been okayed by a cabinet that has the backing of 162-164 MLAs. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/trfO8Uz
Assam outfit goes to police over Mahua Moitra's Gogoi tweet
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Live: Two killed in Russian shelling of Ukrainian town of Nikopol
Ukraine has received M270 multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) from its partners, Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov said on Friday."The Long Hand family of the Ukrainian army has been enlarged: the first MLRS M270 has arrived," Reznikov tweeted. Stay with TOI for latest updates: Via Times of India https://ift.tt/trfO8Uz
BJP leaders hail nomination for Jagdeep Dhankhar
“I thank PM Narendra Modi and BJP president JP Nadda for making Jagdeep Dhankhar-ji NDA’s candidate for the post of Vice-President. The manner in which Dhankhar-ji, the farmer son of Rajasthan, has reached here today after facing many economic and social challenges is inspirational for all,” Shah said in a series of tweets. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/trfO8Uz
Diminishing space for opposition a worry, says CJI
In his address to the Rajasthan assembly, Justice Ramana said strong, vibrant and active opposition helps to improve governance and corrects the functioning of the government, and political opposition should not translate into hostility which the country is witnessing now. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/trfO8Uz
Friday 15 July 2022
Johnson wants ‘anyone but Rishi’ to replace him: Report
Johnson is convinced that Sunak has been plotting his leadership bid for months and blames him for his downfall, according to a story in “The Times” in the UK. Citing a series of anonymous sources, the story said that Johnson was telling MPs knocked out of the leadership race that Sunak, son-in-law of Narayana Murthy, should not be UK PM. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/JCO2r0e
‘Government wants Big Tech to pay news outlets for content’
The global digital and social media platforms have gained immensely from the rapid spread of internet and smartphones, and managed to grab advertising revenues as well as viewership (both print and video). Newspapers and digital news publishers say that this growth has been fuelled by the original content. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/JCO2r0e
CUET Day 1: NTA cancels exam at 11 centres
Even as parents and candidates alleged mismanagement, the National Testing Agency (NTA), which is conducting the exam, defended itself saying the “mock test” failure in 11 centres out of a total of 245 would have meant compromising on secured delivery of the test. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/JCO2r0e
IAF chief opposes creation of separate air defence command
"Air defence and offensive air missions are interdependent and if executed in isolation, these would not only be disjointed but also ineffective in design or execution of the joint strategy", the IAF chief said at a seminar organized by the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/JCO2r0e
ED finds illegal cash trail of Rs 100cr in probe against Soren’s aides
“A trail of further Rs 100 crore of proceeds of crime generated from illegal mining has also been unearthed and being worked upon,” the agency said, and claimed it has seized several digital and other evidence showing the “proceeds of crime”. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/JCO2r0e
India, EU agree to protect freedom of civil society
India and the EU reiterated their commitment to protecting and promoting all human rights. In this context, as open and democratic societies, they emphasised the “universality, indivisibility, interdependence and interrelatedness of all human rights”. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/JCO2r0e
Thursday 14 July 2022
Acquitted in 1985 AI bombing, Sikh businessman shot in Canada
Ripudaman Singh Malik was living in Vancouver and would come to his office in Surrey in the morning every day. According to sources who visited the spot just after the shooting, the gunman’s face was covered completely and he had guns in both hands. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/JwMtNOB
Human-trafficking case: Daler Mehndi back in jail
The singer was taken into police custody after additional sessions judge HS Grewal dismissed his appeal against his jail term and plea for release on probation. He was taken to Rajindra Hospital in Patiala for medical examination before being sent to Patiala jail. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/JwMtNOB
Sunak tops ballot in second round of Tory leadership contest
Sunak, the son-in-law of Infosys founder N R Narayana Murthy, had topped the first round with 88 votes. But whilst he is performing well with Tory MPs and is widely expected to make it to the final two candidates. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/JwMtNOB
BJP meet tomorrow to pick VP nominee
BJP sources said it will also reach out to other parties to seek a consensus over the choice amid indications that the opposition will also field its candidate to force a contest, as it has for the presidential polls. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/JwMtNOB
Kerala reports India’s first monkeypox case
While in the UAE, the patient was in close contact with a person who tested positive for the disease. Kerala health minister Veena George said the patient had been in close contact with his parents, a taxi driver and an autorickshaw driver. Besides, 11 of his co-passengers in the flight to Kerala and the cabin crew were also being considered as his close contacts. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/JwMtNOB
2nd ODI: Topley gets six as England level series
England's Reece Topley recorded career-best figures of 6-24 as the hosts roared back in style after their drubbing in the first ODI against India to level the 3-match series with a 100-run win in the second game. Chasing 247 on a Lord's wicket that had eased up after the first innings, India never found their stride and folded for 146 in 38.5 overs. David Willey (1/27), seasoned Moeen Ali (1/30) and Liam Livingstone (1/4) also played their parts to perfection. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/JwMtNOB
Wednesday 13 July 2022
Indian couple who arrived from Vietnam held at IGI with 45 guns
According to custom officials, a 41-year-old man and his 32-year-old wife landed at Delhi airport on Monday from Vietnam. The couple were accompanied by their six-month-old daughter. However, when they had crossed the Green Channel of the arrival hall at the airport, they were intercepted by the Custom officials. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Xh7vZwm
Can’t force mother to pick between kid & career: Bombay HC
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Court can adjudicate on historical wrong: Kashi temple lawyer
After hearing a petition filed by Varanasi’s Anjuman Intezamia Masajid (AIM)—the Gyanvapi mosque management committee—and other connected matters, Justice Prakash Padia adjourned the hearing of the case till July 15. The original suit was filed in the Varanasi district court in 1991. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Xh7vZwm
India denies any role in Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s escape
The Indian high commission denied “baseless and speculative” media reports that India facilitated the “recent reported travel” of Gotabaya. “It is reiterated that India will continue to support the people of Sri Lanka as they seek to realise their aspirations for prosperity and progress through democratic means" said the Indian mission. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Xh7vZwm
Tuesday 12 July 2022
SpiceJet aircraft has nose wheel snag in Dubai
A SpiceJet Boeing 737 could not operate a return flight from Dubai to India on Monday as an engineer grounded it there due to a reported nose wheel snag. Sources say the B737 (VT-SZK) had safely operated from Mangalore to Dubai on Monday (July 11) and was to fly back to Madurai. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/e1IjdEa
India’s high on population but low on development
Bangladesh performs better than India on most parameters tracked by the UN’s World Population Prospects 2022, but is worse in one of them. Only one of the ten, the US, is a developed economy while four others — Russia, Brazil, Mexico and China — are categorised by the UN as upper middle-income. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/e1IjdEa
'Don’t cite religion as excuse to add to population boom'
Naqvi said that measures taken by most countries of the world to control population have yielded positive results. “The people of these countries supported their governments and administrations in efforts to control increasing population,” he said. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/e1IjdEa
Live: Covid-19 pandemic is 'nowhere near over', says WHO chief
India added 13,615 new coronavirus infections in day while the active cases rose to 1,31,043, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Tuesday. Stay with TOI for all updates -- Via Times of India https://ift.tt/e1IjdEa
Live: Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa flies out of country, say officials
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Monday 11 July 2022
New UK PM to be announced on September 5
The new leader of the UK's governing Conservative Party who will succeed Boris Johnson as the British Prime Minister will be announced on September 5, the body responsible for the Tory leadership elections said on Monday. The 1922 Committee of Conservative backbench MPs set out the timetable and rules of play for the elections, which will officially open and also close for nominations on Tuesday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/zBYDNrO
18 killed as heavy rains pound Guj, MP & T'gana; 3 missing in Maha
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SC gives Mallya 4-month jail for contempt, asks him to return $40m
The Supreme Court on Monday sentenced fugitive former liquor baron Vijay Mallya, holed up in London, to four months’ imprisonment and ordered him and his three US-based children to return $40 million, which was contemptuously siphoned out by Mallya, within four weeks with 8% interest. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/zBYDNrO
SC directs Maha speaker to defer disqualification proceedings
The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Maharashtra assembly speaker to defer fratricidal disqualification proceedings initiated by rival Shiv Sena factions against each other after Ekknath Shinde-led 39 MLAs rebelled to dismantle the Uddhav Thackeray-headed MVA government. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/zBYDNrO
Sunday 10 July 2022
NCP and Uddhav’s Sena both eyeing Oppn leader’s post in Maha council
With NCP leader Ajit Pawar named the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Maharashtra assembly, Shiv Sena is set to take claim to the LoP’s post in the Legislative Council. Shiv Sena, which has 13 members in the legislative council, has said it has the most seats among opposition parties and so LoP in the council must be from Shiv Sena. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/OIwSVFa
BJP-JD(U) rift comes to the fore again, now over officials’ transfers
As the Chief Minister’s Office stayed the transfer of 149 circle officers (COs) made earlier by Bihar revenue and land reforms department (RLRD) minister Ram Surat Rai, the latter has adopted a strong posture on the issue, leading to the reappearance of the rift between NDA allies BJP and JD(U). Via Times of India https://ift.tt/OIwSVFa
Udaipur killing: NIA arrests seventh accused
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday arrested a seventh accused in the case pertaining to the killing of Udaipur tailor Kanhaiyya Lal Teli, purportedly after he made some social media posts in favour of former BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/OIwSVFa
An orchestra of death: Amarnath survivors recount tragedy
Each streak of lightning and every thunderclap will haunt 48-year-old Rajesh Kumar for the rest of his life—because a formidable combination of the two presaged what would become a life-changing experience for this Amarnath pilgrim from UP. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/OIwSVFa
MP cops book Medha Patkar, 11 others for misappropriation of funds
Police in Madhya Pradesh’s Barwani have registered a case against Narmada Bachao Andolan leader Medha Patkar and 11 others for alleged misappropriation of funds collected by an NGO for the education and welfare of tribal children in the state and neighbouring Maharashtra. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/OIwSVFa
Uber lobbied, used 'stealth' tech to block scrutiny: Report
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Friday 8 July 2022
Jaishankar’s Blinken & Lavrov talks focus on Ukraine crisis
External affairs minister S Jaishankar held discussions on regional and global issues, with focus on the Ukraine situation, in bilateral meetings with his US and Russian counterparts, Antony Blinken and and Sergey Lavrov, on the sidelines of the G20 foreign ministers’ meeting in Bali. Jaishankar also met French foreign minister Catherine Colonna. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/YjJyxnF
Chinese fighter flew 'very close' to Indian post on LAC last month
A Chinese fighter jet flew very close to Indian troop positions at one of the “friction points” along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh in the last week of June, which triggered an immediate response from the IAF as per the standard operating procedures. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/YjJyxnF
CBI books Mumbai ex-top cop & NSE ex-chiefs for phone taps
CBI has filed an FIR against ex-Mumbai police commissioner Sanjay Pandey and former National Stock Exchange (NSE) bosses Chitra Ramkrishna and Ravi Narain among others for allegedly tapping phones of NSE employees between 2009 and 2017 and may expand the scope of the probe amid indications that an illegal surveillance facility at the bourse may have been used to snoop on people other than its employees. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/YjJyxnF
Rishi Sunak formally launches bid to become next UK PM
Infosys founder Narayana Murthy’s son-in-law Rishi Sunak formally declared his candidacy for the Conservative leadership contest on Friday, putting out a slick video with the tagline “Ready4Rishi” and changing his actual Twitter handle to “Ready For Rishi”. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/YjJyxnF
Amnesty India fined Rs 52 crore, ex-CEO Rs 10 crore for Fema violation
The adjudicating authority of Enforcement Directorate has upheld a fine of nearly Rs 52 crore imposed on Amnesty India and another Rs 10 crore on its former India CEO Aakar Patel for receiving money from Amnesty International, UK in violation of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA). Via Times of India https://ift.tt/YjJyxnF
Thursday 7 July 2022
Johnson resigns as Tory leader, blames ‘herd instinct’ of Westminster for forcing him out
UK prime minister Boris Johnson resigned as leader of the Conservative Party on Thursday following a torrid week in which more than 50 members of his government, including five cabinet ministers, quit in the past three days, all calling for him to step down. He will remain as interim prime minister until a new leader is chosen by his party. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/0c31QHO
India-China ties have shown a momentum of recovery: Beijing
Foreign minister S Jaishankar reiterated India’s call for an early resolution of all outstanding issues along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh in a meeting on Thursday with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi. Recalling the disengagement already carried out in some friction areas, according to an Indian readout, Jaishankar underlined the need to sustain the “momentum” to complete disengagement from all remaining areas to restore peace and tranquility in the border areas. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/0c31QHO
Held for ‘exposing Hindu hate speech’, Zubair tells SC
Describing himself as a renowned digital forensic expert engaged in busting hate and fake news in social media, Mohammad Zubair on Thursday requested the Supreme Court to stay his arrest in an FIR lodged in UP, claiming that it was lodged to prevent him from exposing Hindu hate speeches and fake posts against Muslims. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/0c31QHO
British education system meant to create ‘servant class’: PM
Stating that the colonial education system inherited by India was to create a “servant class” for the British rulers and a lot of it remains unchanged, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the National Education Policy 2020 opens the doors for youth to find solutions to the problems of the world through a modern education system with Indian ethos. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/0c31QHO
60 of 67 Shiv Sena ex-corporators from Thane side with Shinde
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Nadal pulls out of Wimbledon semi-final with abdominal injury
Rafael Nadal's hopes of completing a rare calendar year Grand Slam ended on Thursday when the Spaniard pulled out of his highly-anticipated Wimbledon semi-final showdown with Australian Nick Kyrgios with an abdominal strain. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/0c31QHO
Haryana: BJP removes IT cell incharge for old tweet over Islam
The BJP on Thursday removed its Haryana IT cell incharge amid calls for his arrest over an old tweet allegedly against the Islam. A statement issued by state BJP president O P Dhankar said Arun Yadav is being removed from the post with immediate effect but did not give any reason for it. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/0c31QHO
'Godfather' actor James Caan passes away at 82
Hollywood actor James Caan, who was famous for his role as gangster Sonny Corleone in 'The Godfather' movie, passed away on Wednesday evening at age 82. His family said in a statement posted on Twitter. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/0c31QHO
Wednesday 6 July 2022
Naqvi, RCP Singh resign from Modi Cabinet
Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi and RCP Singh on Wednesday resigned from the Union Cabinet, a day before completion of their Rajya Sabha terms, setting off a fresh round of speculation about likely expansion of the Modi ministry. Naqvi was in charge of the minority affairs ministry while Singh was the steel minister. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/6Pby3Jh
It's a steal! Delhi's shopping fest to be country's biggest, says CM
Chief minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on Wednesday that the capital would host a month-long Delhi Shopping Festival from January 28 to February 26 in 2023. It will be India's first extravaganza of its kind on the lines of shopping events organised in Dubai, Singapore, Hongkong and Cannes, France. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/6Pby3Jh
At 7.5L, Agnipath gets IAF its most applications ever
The IAF has received almost 7.5 lakh online applications under the new Agnipath scheme, the highest number till now in any recruitment cycle, even as the registration drives for the Army and Navy are currently under way. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/6Pby3Jh
Flag Code tweak to cut Tricolour price, help govt's campaign
In the run-up to celebrating the 75th year of Indian Independence and the launch of 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign, the government is expecting costs of the Tricolour to come down as a result of the change made to the Flag Code of India 2002 which allows machine-made polyester, other than handspun and handwoven khadi, to be used in the production of the national flag. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/6Pby3Jh
Tuesday 5 July 2022
AAP govt will move SC to get civic polls held on time: Delhi CM
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Kerala minister says Constitution 'condones exploitation', faces flak
Kerala minister Saji Cherian on Sunday ridiculed the Constitution and said it condoned exploitation of workers, triggering condemnation and demands for his resignation. Cherian later expressed regret and claimed his remarks were twisted out of context. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/EUpQYjW
2 Tamils shot dead in Myanmar
Two young Tamilians settled at Moreh in Manipur's Tengnoupal district were shot and killed at Tamu in neighbouring Myanmar on Tuesday, triggering an agitation by the local people that shut down the border town. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/EUpQYjW
Homeless do not live, merely exist, says Delhi HC; orders rehab
A court should be sensitive when the poor and the deprived knock on its doors for justice, Delhi high court has said, granting relief to five slum dwellers who were rendered homeless due to the expansion of New Delhi Railway Station over a decade ago. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/EUpQYjW
Green violations in Gurgaon colony: NGT imposes Rs 153cr fine on Ansals
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Rath Yatra takes place in London for first time on designated day
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Father-daughter duo create history by flying advanced fighter jet trainers
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Monday 4 July 2022
Droupadi Murmu seeks backing of JMM for Presidential race
The ruling JMM in Jharkhand on Monday laid out the red carpet for NDA’s presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu, a move that marks an embarrassment for the opposition’s joint candidate Yashwant Sinha. Sinha’s name was proposed by Mamata. Odisha CM Naveen Patnak was first from among the non-NDA block to pledge support to Murmu, who hails from the state. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/bum2yrI
History of freedom struggle not about a few people: PM Modi
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Uddhav camp in SC against recognition to rebel faction
Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena faction on Monday moved the Supreme Court challenging the new Maharashtra speaker Rahul Narwekar's decision to recognise CM Eknath Shinde as Sena legislative party leader and rebel MLA Bharat Gogawale as the chief whip of the party. Petitioner Sunil Prabhu, who was the chief whip of Shiv Sena before the post went to Gogawale, accused BJP of nursing a wound ever since Sena parted ways with it to form the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government in coalition with Congress and NCP. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/bum2yrI
SC ‘very unhappy’ with ‘mechanical’ orders of NGT
In what could discomfit the National Green Tribunal (NGT), the Supreme Court has put its scanner on many instances of NGT passing “mechanical and pre-drafted” orders and said it would soon take up this issue and pass corrective orders. The Justice Kant-led bench said, “This is not the first instance. Mechanical and pre-drafted orders are being passed (by the NGT) almost every day. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/bum2yrI
CBSE exam results may get delayed; likely in 10-15 days
The wait for CBSE Board exam results could get longer as the compilation process is yet to be completed by the Board, which is yet to get evaluated answersheets from all the centres. As per initial plans, the results were supposed to be announced around July 10 but CBSE sources said there could be some delay. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/bum2yrI
Sunday 3 July 2022
Live: Russia claims control of pivotal eastern Ukrainian province
Russia claimed control Sunday over the last Ukrainian stronghold in an eastern province that is key to achieving a major goal of Moscow's grinding war. The General Staff of Ukraine's military reported that its forces had withdrawn from Lysychansk in Luhansk province, but the president said the fight for the city was still raging on its outskirts. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/xAh8iu3
IndiGo cabin crew on mass leave on day of AI walk-ins, 55% of flights hit
IndiGo Airlines, which operates 1,600 domestic and international flights daily, saw nearly 55% of its services delayed on Saturday as scores of crew members did not show up on a day when Air India was conducting walk-in interviews in several cities. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/xAh8iu3
BJP’s Rahul Narwekar is new Maharashtra Speaker, endorses Eknath Shinde as Sena House leader
In the first major victory for the Eknath Shinde government, its nominee, BJP MLA from Colaba Rahul Narwekar, was elected as Speaker of the Maharashtra legislative assembly on Sunday. He polled 164 votes compared to 107 votes for the MVA nominee, Shiv Sena’s Rajan Salvi. Three MLAs— two from the Samajwadi Party and one from MIM—abstained from the vote. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/xAh8iu3
PM Modi calls Hyderabad 'Bhagyanagar', triggers name-change buzz
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reignited the saffron brigade's dream of renaming Hyderabad, by referring to it as 'Bhagyanagar' in his address to party delegates on the final day of BJP's national executive meeting on Sunday. "The PM said Hyderabad is Bhagyanagar, which is of significance for all of us. It was in Bhagyanagar that freedom fighter Sardar Patel laid the foundation of a unified India and coined the term 'Ek Bharat'. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/xAh8iu3
India logs 1 lakh weekly Covid cases, highest in 4 months; deaths up 50%
India recorded over one lakh fresh cases of Covid-19 in the week ending Sunday, the highest weekly count in more than four months, even as infections declined in Maharashtra, Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh while rising sharply in Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, Assam and some other states and UTs. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/xAh8iu3
Gyanvapi case:Muslim body's arguments to be heard today
Complying with the May 20 Supreme Court order, the court of Varanasi district judge Ajay Krishna Vishvesha will restart from Monday hearing on the arguments of Anjuman Intezamia Masjid (AIM) - the mosque management committee - challenging maintainability of the case seeking permission to offer prayers to Shringar Gauri and other deities in Gyanvapi mosque compound. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/xAh8iu3
5th Test: India in charge at Edgbaston despite Bairstow ton
India were 125 for three at stumps against England on the third day of the rescheduled fifth Test. Having taken a first-innings lead of 132 runs, India extended their overall lead to 257 with seven wickets remaining in their second innings. At close of play, Cheteshwar Pujara and Rishabh Pant were batting on 50 and 30 respectively. Earlier, India bowled out England for 284 in their first innings. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/xAh8iu3
Femina Miss India 2022 Live Updates
The crown for Miss India World 2022 goes to Sini Shetty from Karnataka. The first runner-up is Rubal Shekhawat from Rajasthan and the second runner up title went to Shinata Chauhan from Uttar Pradesh. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/xAh8iu3
Saturday 2 July 2022
India slams US panel on religious freedom for motivated agenda
The government hit out at US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) over what it described as biased and inaccurate comments on India saying these reflected a severe lack of understanding of the country, its constitutional framework, its plurality and also its democratic ethos. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/1ce4RAQ
Sent to judicial custody for 14 days, Teesta appeals for security in jail
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As inflation rises, Pradhan says crisis not limited to India
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BJP resolution hails Agnipath, jobs plan
Undeterred by opposition parties’ onslaught against it, the BJP national executive meeting, in its economic resolution passed on Saturday, endorsed the Agnipath military recruitment scheme and also the government’s announcement of providing 10 lakh jobs in the next 18 months. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/1ce4RAQ
Pulitzer winner, bound for Paris, stopped at IGI airport
A Pulitzer winning photojournalist from Kashmir, Sanna Mattoo, was reportedly stopped by immigration authorities in Delhi on Saturday from boarding a flight to Paris. She tweeted an image of her boarding pass and a page on her passport stamped 'Cancelled without prejudice'. Mattoo told TOI that she had a valid passport and a visa for France. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/1ce4RAQ
5th Test: Bumrah rattles England with all-round show
England were 84/5 at stumps on the second day of the rain-hit rescheduled fifth Test against India (416 all out). Jonny Bairstow and skipper Ben Stokes were batting on 12 and 0 respectively with England still trailing by 332 runs. Following up his world record-breaking carnage with the bat, the India's fast-bowling captain Jasprit Bumrah (3/35) led from the front in his primary job, taking 3 English wickets, while Mohd. Shami (1/33) and Mohd. Siraj (1/5) took one wicket each. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/1ce4RAQ
Friday 1 July 2022
Live: US announces $820 million in Ukraine aid, including missile systems
The US announced on Friday that it will provide Ukraine with $820 million in new military aid, including new surface-to-air missile systems and counter-artillery radars to respond to Russia's heavy reliance on long-range strikes in the war. Stay with TOI for latest updates: Via Times of India https://ift.tt/oSulFgB
BJP rank and file in a tizzy, see deputy CM post as Fadnavis demotion
The BJP central leadership's move to ask Devendra Fadnavis to join the Eknath Shinde cabinet as deputy CM has sent the party rank and file into a tizzy. Many see this as Fadnavis' demotion close on the heels of 'Operation Lotus' which he executed deftly to bring down the Shiv Sena-led Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government early this week. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/oSulFgB
Rath Yatra in Gujarat banned thrice under Congress: Amit Shah
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SC tears into Nupur Sharma, says her remarks set country on fire
he Supreme Court on Friday unleashed a barrage of critical observations serrating former BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma and accused her of igniting the country and damaging the social fabric with her allegedly blasphemous comments against the Prophet, resulting in the unfortunate beheading of a tailor in Udaipur. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/oSulFgB
5th Test: Pant slams game-changing ton on Day 1
Rishabh Pant played a knock for the ages to turn the tables on England and take India to an imposing 338 for seven on a rain-hit day one of the rescheduled fifth Test. At 98 for five, India were staring down the barrel but Pant (146 off 111 balls) scripted a remarkable turnaround in the company of Ravindra Jadeja (83 batting off 163) as the duo shared a match changing 222-run stand off 239 balls. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/oSulFgB
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