Wednesday 31 August 2022
GST kitty to go past ₹1.4L cr in Aug, says eco affairs secy
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Suspended Jharkhand BJP neta who tortured help arrested
Jharkhand Police on Wednesday arrested Seema Patra, the suspended BJP functionary and wife of a former IAS officer, for allegedly torturing her adivasi domestic help Sunita Kumari. Seema's son, disturbed by the torture, had reportedly shared the videos with his friend, an officer of the personnel & administrative reforms department of Jharkhand government, who went to police. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/0ke7yAZ
Cabinet Committee on Security approves Tejas 2.0 mega project
The PM Modi-led Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) cleared the project to develop Tejas Mark-2 with prototypes, flight testing and certification at a cost of over Rs 6,500 crore, in addition to the Rs 2,500 crore earlier sanctioned for it, top sources told TOI. With more powerful GE-414engines in the 98 Kilonewton thrust class, the Tejas Mark-2 will have a longer combat range. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/WryxzqV
Sonia bereaved; Prez Murmu, PM & others offer condolences
Congress president Sonia Gandhi's mother Paola Maino died on Saturday, the party said on Wednesday. She was in her 90s and living in her home in Italy. When the Gandhi family left for travel abroad last week, Congress announced that it was for Sonia's annual medical check-up, and that the family will also visit her home town to see her ailing mother. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/WryxzqV
Muslim wrestler gave Baroda 1st public Ganesha celebration
One of the earliest public celebrations of Ganeshotsav was initiated by a 107-year-old Muslim wrestler some 120 years ago. Jumma Dada, a famed wrestler in the erstwhile princely state of Baroda, started Sarvajanik Ganesh Mahotsav at his akhada in 1901 to instil a sense of patriotism and brotherhood in the youth. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/WryxzqV
Tuesday 30 August 2022
CUET-UG registers 60% attendance; Delhi registers 80%
The CUET-UG finally came to an end registering 60% attendance. Delhi recorded the highest attendance with nearly 80% while states from the North East region, especially the hill states registering around 35% attendance. However, the test for 103 candidates from Jharkhand will be conducted again shortly as the Centre Radha Govind University, Ramgarh, Jharkhand faced slow internet issues on Tuesday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/WryxzqV
Asia Cup: Spinners, Zadran take Afghanistan to Super 4s
A fine performance from the spinners and an impactful cameo from Najibullah Zadran helped Afghanistan record a 7-wicket win over Bangladesh. Afghanistan's star spinners Mujeeb Ur Rahman (3/16) & Rashid Khan (3/22) ran through a reckless Bangladesh batting line-up to restrict the opposition to 127. Bangladesh stifled Afghanistan in the run chase before Najibullah's belligerent 43* off 17 balls, comprising 6 sixes, got his team over the line in 18.3 overs. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/WryxzqV
Chorus to project Nitish as Oppn’s PM candidate for 2024 polls grows louder
During his Patna stay, KCR would also hand over cheques of Rs 10 lakh each to the next kin of the five army men from Bihar who martyred in Galwan valley and the cheques of Rs 5 lakh each to those 12 migrant workers from Bihar who were killed in an early morning blaze that swept through a scrap godown at Bhoiguda near Hyderabad on March 23. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/1eRtvPX
67th #Wolf777newsFilmfareAwards 2022: Red Carpet
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Best dressed celebs at 67th Wolf 777 news Filmfare Awards 2022
It turned out to be one classy and stylish affair. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/1eRtvPX
Monday 29 August 2022
Teesta bypassed HC, mustn't get special treatment: Guj to SC
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1.1 lakh CUET-UG candidates to take exam on final day today
Other than those whose exams were cancelled due to technical glitches or centre issues, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has allotted Tuesday to around 30,000 candidates to take the exam. On the final day of the Common University Entrance Test-Undergraduate (CUET-UG) on Tuesday, over 1.1 lakh candidates will take the exam. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/WB7CtYz
Delhi, Beijing not uniting will hit 'Asian Century': Jaishankar
The state of the border with China will determine the state of our relationship, foreign minister S Jaishankar said on Monday as he underlined that much of the future of Asia depends on how relations between India and China develop in the foreseeable future and that adherence to laws, norms and rules will be crucial for managing the fissures in the continent. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/WB7CtYz
Shashi Tharoor may throw his hat into the ring
Congress MP from Kerala Shashi Tharoor may contest the election for the party president's post, a likely move that was reflected in a newspaper article he penned saying that the party polls were the first step towards rejuvenation of the organisation and that an open contest would strengthen the party and legitimise the incoming leader. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/WB7CtYz
PM Modi reaches out to flood-hit Pakistanis in hour of grief
As floods wreak havoc in Pakistan, PM Narendra Modi on Monday reached out to the Pakistani people by expressing his "heartfelt condolences" to the families of the victims. "Saddened to see the devastation caused by the floods in Pakistan. We extend our heartfelt condolences to families of the victims, the injured and all those affected by this natural calamity," he tweeted. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/WB7CtYz
Teen with brittle bone disease enters cradle of Grammy winners
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Sunday 28 August 2022
Busier Mondays, Fridays for Supreme Court judges
On his first day in court on Monday, Chief Justice U U Lalit has scheduled an impressive show by listing over 900 petitions before 15 two-judge benches, including 60 PILs, along with pleas of some Muslim women challenging Karnataka’s hijab ban in educational institutions and some others seeking ban on all forms of unilateral divorces among Muslims. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/WB7CtYz
Weekly Covid cases fall below 70,000, but no decline in deaths
Fresh cases of Covid-19 in India fell to an 11-week low, with detected infections in the week ending Sunday falling below 70,000 and the daily average cases under 10,000 for the first time in nearly three months. However, there was no decline in the number of deaths from the virus as over 275 new fatalities were reported in the week (August 22-28), nearly the same as in the previous seven days (278), as per TOI’s Covid database. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/WB7CtYz
CBI to take over Phogat murder case: Goa CM
Goa CM Pramod Sawant on Sunday said that the Sonali Phogat murder case would be handed over to the CBI, and that he would speak to DGP Jaspal Singh to initiate the process. Phogat, a Haryana BJP functionary and Tiktok star, died in Goa on Tuesday (August 23). Her family then met Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar and demanded the murder investigation be moved to the CBI, following which Khattar called his Goa counterpart. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/WB7CtYz
Uncertainties over Soren future arrest brewing dissent in JMM
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Asia Cup: Hardik's all-round show helps India pull off a scrappy win over Pakistan
Hardik Pandya's all-round brilliance powered India to a thrilling five-wicket win over arch-rivals Pakistan in an Asia Cup game on Sunday. Pandya ended with figures of 3/25 in 4 overs while restricting Pakistan to 147 in 19.5 overs and then smashed 33* off 17 balls with the winning six in the last over bowled by left-arm spinner Mohammed Nawaz. Ravindra Jadeja contributed with 35 off 29 balls. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/1pjR9cI
Divita Rai crowned LIVA Miss Diva Universe 2022
Karnataka's Divita Rai has been crowned LIVA Miss Diva Universe 2022. She will be representing India in the Miss Universe 2022 pageant Via Times of India https://ift.tt/1pjR9cI
Saturday 27 August 2022
‘Crack’ seems to have appeared between India & Congress: Tewari
Still recovering from the shock of rebel Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad’s attack on Sonia and Rahul Gandhi, Congress was on Saturday besieged by a fresh round of tongue-lashing by party MP Manish Tewari, who called for “self-introspection” on account of a “crack” appearing between India and Congress, pointing to the deepening disconnect the party has with political ground realities. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/1pjR9cI
No power can stop khadi from going global, says PM Modi
Making a fervent pitch for promoting and embracing khadi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in Ahmedabad on Saturday that no power can stop khadi from going global. He was speaking at ‘Khadi Utsav’ on the banks of the Sabarmati river, where a record was created of 7,500 women simultaneously spinning the ‘charkha’ to mark the 75th year of India’s independence. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/1pjR9cI
Justice Lalit takes over as CJI, has plan to cut caseload ready
Justice Uday Umesh Lalit on Saturday became the 49th Chief Justice of India, with President Droupadi Murmu administering his oath of office in the presence of the Vice-President, the Prime Minister and other dignitaries. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/1pjR9cI
PM Modi played a key role in the 40-year legacy of Suzuki in India
While talking about the history of the company in India, RC Bhargava spoke about the key role that Prime Minister Narendra Modi played in the company’s decision to build its facility in Ahemdabad, Gujrat. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/gI0JsnY
Friday 26 August 2022
3-judge Supreme Court bench to hear PILs on freebies
The Supreme Court on Friday referred to a three-judge bench for wider discussion petitions seeking a regulatory mechanism to curb economically harmful freebies announced by political parties on election eve to lure voters. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/gI0JsnY
Guv sits on EC verdict in case against Hemant Soren
The suspense building up over Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren’s political future boiled over on Friday with governor Ramesh Bais still to unbox the EC’s verdict in the office-of-profit case, prompting an anxious JMM to urge both to get it over with and end the uncertainty enveloping the state. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/gI0JsnY
'By 2030, 50% of power capacity will be from non-fossil sources'
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Guv sits on EC verdict in case against Hemant Soren
The suspense building up over Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren’s political future boiled over on Friday with governor Ramesh Bais still to unbox the EC’s verdict in the office-of-profit case, prompting an anxious JMM to urge both to get it over with and end the uncertainty enveloping the state. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/gI0JsnY
In 17 years, 8 parties got Rs 15,000 crore from unknown donors: ADR
In the last 17 years, between 2004 and 2021, eight national parties have collected over Rs 15,000 crore in small donations below Rs 20,000 each from unknown contributors, the identities of whom have not been disclosed and neither has the Election Commission nor the income tax authorities conducted any investigation on them. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/gI0JsnY
Live: Neeraj Chopra becomes first Indian to clinch Diamond League Meeting title
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Thursday 25 August 2022
SC seeks reply of Centre, Gujarat in Bilkis Bano case
The Supreme Court on Thursday sought responses from the Centre and Gujarat government in two weeks on a PIL demanding cancellation of remission of sentence to 11 lifers who were convicted for murdering 14 people and gang-raping women, including Bilkis Bano, during the 2002 post-Godhra communal riots Via Times of India https://ift.tt/B3A9F2O
Imran's street politics sets up showdown with Pak army
The former cricket star has also drawn tens of thousands of people to rallies in which he rails against Pakistan's military, which has ruled the country for about half of its history and retains outsized influence over elected governments. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/B3A9F2O
NEET-UG results to be declared to September 7
The results of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (UG) will be announced by September 7, 2022.Issuing a statement on Thursday, the National Testing Agency which conducted the medical/dental and allied courses for 18.72 lakh candidates on July 17, said that it will upload the provisional answer keys, scanned images of OMR answer sheet and recorded responses for NEET (UG) – 2022 on its website by August 30. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/B3A9F2O
Several desi H-1B visa holders unable to visit home
The great US visa appointment crunch has not only made it difficult for desi visa seekers to go there, but also for Indians with H-1B visas working in America to come home on personal visits. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/B3A9F2O
Wednesday 24 August 2022
Assam govt to shut 34 schools as all students fail in Class X boards
The Assam government will shut down 34 schools as not a single one of about 1,000 students from these state-run institutes could clear the Class X state board examination held in March this year. An angry education minister Ranoj Pegu said it’s meaningless to spend taxpayers’ money on schools with a zero success rate. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/M5fseEk
Why not an all-party meet on freebies: SC tells Centre
The Supreme Court on Wednesday suggested the Centre could call “an all-party meeting to discuss the pros and cons of freebies and take a decision on how to curb it, if required”. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/M5fseEk
Can’t restrain Muslim man from talaq, remarriage: Kerala high court
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SC tells HCs to write rulings in easy-to-understand language
Cajoling constitutional court judges to shun complex language and pen judgments in an easy to understand flow, the Supreme Court sent back an “incomprehensible” verdict to Himachal Pradesh high court for fresh consideration saying judgments must make sense to litigants. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/M5fseEk
MLAs being offered Rs 20cr: AAP; name the approachers, says BJP
The public slugfest between BJP and AAP continued on Wednesday with the latter alleging that 35 of its MLAs have been offered Rs 20 crore each to join the saffron party. BJP responded by saying that “they may have got such offers from the liquor mafia”, asking AAP to disclose the names of people who approached them. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/M5fseEk
Tuesday 23 August 2022
Five-judge SC bench to hear Sena rebellion cases from tomorrow
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SC: 2016 benami transaction act can't be used retrospectively
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In a 1st, Tamil Nadu unveils glossary to identify LGBTQA+ persons
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After Kerala, 'tomato flu' now found in Haryana, TN, Odisha
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Telangana MLA held for remarks on Prophet
BJP suspended and slapped a show-cause on party MLA T Raja Singh within hours of his arrest on Tuesday over a since blanked out video in which he purportedly made some remarks alluding to the Prophet, igniting protests in pockets of Hyderabad’s old city alongside a business shutdown. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/6CtucxZ
Amitabh Bachchan tests Covid positive for the second time
Amitabh Bachchan has tested positive for the deadly coronavirus for the second time. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/6CtucxZ
Monday 22 August 2022
Three Indian nationals dead in Scotland accident, another critical
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UGC to seek people's views on 'professor of practice' norms
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Bengal govt employees to get 22 days off in Puja month
Signalling Durga Puja's return to pre-pandemic normality after two years of Covid curbs, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday announced that state government offices will be closed for 11 days from September 30 (Panchami) to October 10 (the day after Lakshmi Puja) this year. Puja-organising clubs are going to get a government grant of Rs 60,000 each, up from last year's Rs 50,000, report Dwaipayan Ghosh & Tamaghna Banerjee. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/PtFKiRd
Farmers protest against 'unkept promises'
Thousands of farmers from various states gathered at Jantar Mantar on Monday to participate in a 'mahapanchayat' demanding a law on minimum support price (MSP) for crops, a promise they claimed had not been fulfilled by the central government. The mahapanchayat was called by Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) (non-political), an umbrella body of over 60 farmer unions. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/PtFKiRd
Sunday 21 August 2022
India cuts time taken for disposal of commercial cases by 50%
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JD(U) national executive to meet amid Nitish-PM buzz
JD(U)'s national executive and national council will be brainstorming for the first time since snapping ties with NDA on September 3-4 amid growing hype about Bihar chief minister and party founder Nitish Kumar emerging as a prime ministerial challenger to Narendra Modi in 2024. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/eISB7bH
Rains continue to wreak havoc in Himachal, Uttarakhand
The death count from rain-triggered flash floods and landslides rose to 32 on Sunday in the two neighbouring Himalayan states of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand as heavy spells of monsoonal thunderstorms battered the region for the past three days, with no sign of the weather letting up soon. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/eISB7bH
It's no secret India-China ties in very difficult phase: EAM
China has "disregarded" bilateral border agreements with India, and the ongoing border stand-off in eastern Ladakh has cast a shadow over India's ties with China, foreign minister S Jaishankar said at an event in Brazil. Participating in a community programme in Sao Paulo, the minister said India has agreements with China going back to the 1990s which prohibit "bringing mass troops in the border area". Via Times of India https://ift.tt/eISB7bH
I stand by excise policy, have nothing to hide, says Manish Sisodia
Two days after his office and residence were raided, along with 29 other locations, deputy CM Manish Sisodia asserted Sunday the contentious excise policy was the best in the country and he stands by it. He added the Kejriwal model of governance and work won't stop no matter how many ministers are investigated and jailed. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/eISB7bH
Anand Sharma’s move may signal G-23 displeasure
The timing of Anand Sharma’s resignation as chief of Congress steering committee in poll-bound Himachal Pradesh is significant as it comes on the back of senior colleague and another key ‘G-23’ leader Ghulam Nabi Azad’s resignation as chairman of the campaign committee of J&K Congress. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/eISB7bH
Saturday 20 August 2022
Chandigarh airport to be named after Bhagat Singh
Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday announced that his state and Haryana had agreed to name the Chandigarh International Airport in Mohali after freedom fighter Bhagat Singh. "Chandigarh's International Airport will be named after Shaheed Bhagat Singh. Punjab and Haryana have arrived at a consensus on this. Today, held a meeting with Haryana deputy CM Dushyant Chautala on this issue," Mann, who heads Punjab's AAP government, tweeted. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/J6bnUVl
Network of 100+ Chinese loan apps busted, 22 held
In a massive operation spanning over two months, the intelligence fusion & strategic ops unit of Delhi Police has cracked down on a Chinese loan app network and arrested 22 people for allegedly extorting money on the pretext of giving instant loans through their applications. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/J6bnUVl
No error in treatment provided to Jaya, says AIIMS panel
An AIIMS panel, constituted on the directions of the Supreme Court, has ruled out any error in the treatment provided to late Tamil Nadu CM J Jayalalithaa at Apollo hospital in Chennai. The six-member panel was formed on November 30, 2021 to assist the Justice Arumugasamy Commission, which is probing the causes of her death. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/J6bnUVl
CBI questions 3 accused in excise case, studying docs
The CBI on Saturday summoned at least three of the accused named in the FIR in the alleged excise policy scam for questioning at its headquarters in Delhi. They were allowed to leave late in the evening after their statements were recorded, sources said, adding that they were likely to be questioned again after the agency studies its answers. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/J6bnUVl
Friday 19 August 2022
No caste angle in boy’s death: Rajasthan child panel
After talking to students and teachers, the commission in its report said that the teacher had beaten the child after he had a fight with another student over a drawing book. The teacher slapped both the students. This has been the view of the block education officer and also of the district administration. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/CjwrXmH
CBI to probe UP gang using SC/ST Act for blackmailing
The gang has been allegedly filing frivolous FIRs against high court and Prayagraj district court lawyers representing the accused people in the court. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/CjwrXmH
Four years on, 20% women’s quota fully filled in most IITs
While 100 women joined IIT-Bombay in 2017, the number has touched 271 now. In case of IIT Delhi, the corresponding numbers are 90 in 2017 and 246 as per the most recently released data of 2021 admission statistics. While total students admitted at the IITs have increased from 10,988 to 16,296 between 2017 and 2021, the women population has almost tripled: 995 to 2,990. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/CjwrXmH
Known risk factors behind 37% of India cancer deaths
Globally 44.4% (4.5 million) of all cancer deaths were attributable to risk factors, says the study. The estimates are based on the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk factors Report, 2019. According to the study, nearly half (50.6%) of all cancer deaths in men globally in 2019 (2.8 million) were due to known risk factors, compared with 36.3% all female cancer deaths (1.5 million) attributable to these factors. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/CjwrXmH
In a first, UK museum returns desi artefacts
Dignitaries from the high commission of India joined members of Glasgow Life, the charity that manages the Scottish city’s museum collections, at the transfer of ownership ceremony, following more than 18 months of talks. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/CjwrXmH
‘10 crore rural homes now have piped water; 7cr in 3 years’: PM Modi
The PM was addressing a programme to mark Goa and Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu becoming the first ‘Har Ghar Jal’ (water to every household) certified state and UT respectively after gram sabhas of every villages passed a resolution to that effect. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/CjwrXmH
Sunak hails Bhagavad Gita on Janmashtami as source of strength
Sunak told volunteers and pilgrims that he drew strength from the Bhagavad Gita during his quest to be the next leader of the Conservative party. He said it had been “a tough campaign” and he had been “giving it everything he had got”. “But at times of the most difficulty, what Akshata has done for me, is to give me the teachings of the Gita and she has done it on the phone and by message. It is the Gita that has given me strength over the past few weeks,” he said. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/CjwrXmH
Thursday 18 August 2022
ICMR plans serosurvey to spot asymptomatic monkeypox patients
A recent study published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) found monkeypox symptoms seen in the current outbreak significantly different from those reported in the previous ones in African regions. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/RbCqrXm
India rejects captive-bred cheetahs from Namibia
During his recent visit to Namibia, Yadvendradev Vikramsinh Jhala, dean of Wildlife Institute of India and one of the experts tasked with this conservation initiative, found that three of the eight cheetahs kept in quarantine for translocation “were not able to catch wild prey”. Those three are going to be replaced by wild-caught cheetahs. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/RbCqrXm
HC verdict that cited FIR delay to free ‘rapist’ junked
Setting aside the order of and paving the way for trial in the case, the bench said the state being custodian to protect rights of people failed in its duty by not challenging the order of the high court. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/RbCqrXm
Live: Fire broke out in shops in Sultanpora Kandi area in J&K's Baramulla
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KBC 14: Contestant DG Prisons of Nagaland, Rupin Sharma shares the full story of extradition of Abu Salem and Monika Bedi from Portugal
The latest episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 14 started with Amitabh Bachchan welcoming the audience and rollover contestant Rupin Sharma. He starts the game with him and presents the 7th question for Rs 40,000 in front of him. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/RbCqrXm
Wednesday 17 August 2022
Wheat production to fall by 3%, but grain output to hit new high
Wheat production is estimated to have declined due to heatwave during its maturing phase that resulted in shrivelled grains in the north-western states of Punjab and Haryana. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/kbNX0oj
Musk says tweet about buying Manchester United was a joke
The world's richest man has a habit of posting provocative statements on Twitter for fun and Musk was at it again when he told his more than 103 million followers: "Also, I'm buying Manchester United ur welcome." Via Times of India https://ift.tt/kbNX0oj
'Revised J&K poll rolls may add 25L new voters over 3 yrs'
In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the then undivided state of J&K had 78.4 lakh registered voters. Excluding what is now the UT of Ladakh, the number would have been 76.7 lakh. An addition of 20 to 25 lakh voters would hence constitute an increase by about 26 to 33% over a three-year period. Between 2014 and 2019, the increase in voters had been about 6.5 lakh. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/kbNX0oj
Happy Krishna Janmashtami 2022: Wishes, messages, quotes, images, Facebook & Whatsapp status
Janmashtami 2022 Wishes: Here are some wishes, messages, quotes, images, Facebook & Whatsapp status to share with your friends and family on the occasion of Janmashtami 2022. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/kbNX0oj
Tuesday 16 August 2022
Life in jail sans remission for gangrape of minor valid? SC to examine law
A bench of Justices D Y Chandrachud and A S Bopanna said this question required consideration as the SC has already quashed the provision imposing mandatory death sentence as unconstitutional. It asked additional solicitor general K M Nataraj as well as advocate Agrawal to submit written submissions and propositions on the issue after it was informed that AG would also address the court on this. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/jwFVcuW
Doval in Russia to review ties; Af, terror too figure on agenda
Afghanistan, counter-terrorism, defence and food and energy security in the aftermath of the Ukraine conflict are among the regional and global issues Doval is likely to discuss in his meetings with Russian authorities, including his counterpart Nikolai Patrushev, during his two-day visit to the Russian capital. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/jwFVcuW
‘Hooch’ claims 5 lives in Bihar dists in 48 hours
The incident comes soon after 12 hooch deaths in Saran recently. According to police, four deaths were reported from ward number 6 and 13 of Kochas area in Sasaram on Sunday and Monday. Three of them were brothers. The police sent two bodies for post-mortem while the other two were cremated by their family. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/jwFVcuW
PM Modi & Macron discuss def ties, civilian N-energy cooperation
They also discussed important geopolitical challenges including those related to global food security. India and France have been expressing concern at the risk to the global food security and nutrition in light of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/jwFVcuW
CBSE lets Class X students with basic math study subject in Class XI
As per the original plan, only those who opt for ‘Mathematics Standard’, as opposed to ‘Basic’, in class 10 are eligible to pursue maths at junior college level. However, citing the Covid pandemic as a stressful situation for students, the board had waived off that condition in 2021, and has decided to continue with the same for one more year. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/jwFVcuW
SC says prima facie ‘Talaq-e-Hasan’ is not improper as triple talaq
In Talaq-e-Hasan, ‘talaq’ is pronounced once a month, over a period of three months and if cohabitation does not resume during this period, the divorce gets formalised after the third utterance in the third month. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/jwFVcuW
Monday 15 August 2022
A salute to radical nationalists, tribal & women bravehearts: PM Modi
Broadening the existing elite circles of heroes of the freedom struggle, Modi also saluted women freedom fighters and tribal leaders whose revolutionary uprisings, he said, lit the first fires of the freedom movement. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/xkLPIYQ
Speech will inspire all to work for making a prosperous India: Amit Shah
The home minister said the PM reiterated his commitment to women’s empowerment and asserted that it is woman's power that will take the pride of the nation to new heights in the next 25 years. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/xkLPIYQ
Should bring back Netaji remains ‘home’: Daughter
“Nothing in his life was more important to Netaji than his country’s independence. Since he didn’t live to experience the joy of freedom, it’s time that at least his remains can return to Indian soil,” Pfaff, an academic who lives in Germany, said. She said she feels obliged to ensure that her father’s dearest wish, to return to his country in freedom, is fulfilled and that appropriate ceremonies to honour him will be performed. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/xkLPIYQ
Nawaz to end exile, back in Pakistan this Sept: PML-N
Saying injustice was done to Nawaz, minister and party stalwart Javed Latif told reporters that PML-N that leads a coalition government in Pakistan would not let him to go back to jail upon his return. The government is considering relevant legislation to ease the party chief’s return. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/xkLPIYQ
Sunday 14 August 2022
CRPF, J&K cops jointly bag 62% police gallantry medals
The CRPF and J&K Police have together bagged over 62% of the police gallantry medals awarded this Independence Day, with 204 (58%) of the total 347 medals awarded in this category honouring personnel for counter-terror successes in J&K, 80 for action against Left-wing extremists and 14 for crushing insurgency in the northeast. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/9MfYbG5
India to gift navy plane to SL day before China ‘spy ship’ docks there
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Nitish Kumar likely to expand his cabinet on Aug 16
The Congress, which has 19 MLAs, would have three ministerial berths, while Hindustani Awam Morcha-Secular (HAM-S), which left the NDA along with the JD(U) would get one cabinet berth. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/9MfYbG5
Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, big bull who backed India, dead
On the eve of its 75th Independence Day, India lost one of its biggest supporters. Jhunjhunwala, billionaire investor, stock trader, qualified chartered accountant and philanthropist, who recently became the co-owner of India’s newest airline, passed away after fighting several health-related issues for the last few years. He was 62. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/9MfYbG5
Saturday 13 August 2022
Feisty Parsi flag-bearer unfurled 1st version of tiranga in Germany
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Anshu Jain, pioneering global banker, dies at 59
Anshu Jain, who made the exhilarating journey from Jaipur to the pinnacle of Europe's financial giant Deutsche Bank, died in the UK in the early hours of Saturday at the age of 59. Jain, who was last with US investment bank Cantor Fitzgerald as president, was co-chief of Deutsche Bank from 2012 to 2015. He played a transformational role in the bank, widening the scope of its global activities. He leaves behind his wife, son and daughter. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/5Wg8QtU
'That attack could occur in US indicative of threat to writers'
The attack on Salman Rushdie, given assailant Hadi Matar’s purported Iranian sympathies, immediately took on geopolitical colours, coming as it did just days after the Biden administration’s justice department charged a member of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of trying to orchestrate the assassination of former national security adviser John Bolton. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/5Wg8QtU
China seeks India’s support on Taiwan but defends terror stand
With India yet to publicly reaffirm commitment to its ‘One-China’ policy, Chinese ambassador to India Sun Weidong expressed hope that the Indian government will reiterate support for Beijing’s principle saying the same provided the “political basis’’ for its relations with India and other countries. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/5Wg8QtU
Friday 12 August 2022
Europe eyes Musk's SpaceX to replace Russian rockets
The European Space Agency (ESA) has begun preliminary technical discussions with Elon Musk's SpaceX that could lead to the temporary use of its launchers after the Ukraine conflict blocked Western access to Russia's Soyuz rockets. The private American competitor to Europe's Arianespace has emerged as a key contender to plug a temporary gap alongside Japan and India, but final decisions depend on the still unresolved timetable for Europe's delayed Ariane 6 rocket. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/4Zsq8IE
Salman Rushdie stabbing sends literary world into shock
“We cannot immediately think of any comparable incident of a public violent attack on a writer during a literary event here in the US,” said Suzanne Nossel, the CEO of the nonprofit literary organisation PEN America, who noted that the motivations for the attack and Rushdie’s current condition were unknown as of Friday late morning. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/4Zsq8IE
Comedian Raju Srivastava's condition is stable
Comedian and actor Raju Srivastava ji’s condition is stable and his family has shared a note about his health update. Here is the note: "Dear all, Raju Srivastava ji’s condition is stable. We are praying for his speedy recovery. " Via Times of India https://ift.tt/4Zsq8IE
Salman Rushdie attacked: All you need to know
In a shocking turn of events, former Booker Prize-winning author Salman Rushdie was attacked on stage at the Chautauqua Institution in New York on August 12, 2022. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/4Zsq8IE
Thursday 11 August 2022
JCO among 3 soldiers killed in suicide attack on J&K Army camp
A junior commissioned officer was among three soldiers killed foiling a suspected fidayeen attack on an Army camp in Rajouri district of J&K early Thursday. Two of the attackers were shot and killed in the four-hour gunfight that also left three soldiers critically wounded, officials said. It wasn't immediately clear how many terrorists were involved in the infiltration attempt. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/QABaUN3
Need to balance welfare measures & economy’s health: Supreme Court on freebies
The CJI said, “The economy losing money or getting ruined is one issue and, at the same time, welfare measures for the poor... both have to be considered. Both have to be balanced. That is the reason why we initiated the debate. We want an expert panel to put its collective thinking and wisdom into the issue and give a report which can be the basis for the court to take some measures.” Via Times of India https://ift.tt/QABaUN3
India without clinical trial registry since July 1
Officially, the Clinical Trial Registry of India (CTRI) does not exist anymore since there has been no official order extending its existence beyond June 30, 2022. The existing staff of CTRI also have not been given any further extension. But over 1,060 clinical trials have been registered between July 1 and August 5. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/QABaUN3
Wednesday 10 August 2022
EC backs SC on poll freebies panel but refuses to be on it
The Election Commission on Wednesday supported the Supreme Court's decision to set up an expert committee to examine regulatory measures on freebies announced by political parties ahead of elections, but declined to be part of the panel while taking strong objections to SC's remarks portraying it to be non-serious about the problem. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/cygNqpY
Watch movie review: Raksha Bandhan
This highly emotional drama doesn’t fail to touch you, but it had the potential to be a far more entertaining watch. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/cygNqpY
Tuesday 9 August 2022
Live: Kerala reports 30% of India’s daily Covid toll
Kerala's total Covid cases may be showing a decline but there is no respite from daily new deaths. The state now reports 25-30% of the daily new Covid deaths in India. Meanwhile, Nepal has stopped the entry of people coming from India who test positive after four Indian tourists were diagnosed with coronavirus infection and were sent back, amid a sharp surge in the number of cases in the Himalayan nation. Stay with TOI for latest updates: Via Times of India https://ift.tt/tev1SJC
Manipur restores mobile internet
The Manipur government on Tuesday afternoon restored mobile internet services after three days of suspension in view of what it said was a "positive development" amid the indefinite economic blockade in the hill districts imposed by the All Tribal Students' Union Manipur (ATSUM). Via Times of India https://ift.tt/tev1SJC
UK issues new 'extreme heat' warning
Britain's weather service on Tuesday issued an amber "Extreme Heat" warning for parts of England and Wales, with no respite in sight from hot dry conditions that have sparked fires, broken temperature records and strained the nation's infrastructure. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/tev1SJC
Bihar can't run sans Lalu: Daughter tweets song
After BJP-JD(U) breakup in Bihar on Tuesday, former CM Lalu Prasad's daughter posted celebratory tweets mentioning Bhojpuri song, saying "Lalu Bin Chalu Ee Bihar Na Hoyi (Bihar can't run without Lalu)". Via Times of India https://ift.tt/tev1SJC
JD(U) desertion poses big challenge for BJP in 2024
Nitish Kumar's latest defection from NDA has taken away from BJP the happiness over regaining office in Maharashtra and presents the saffron party with a formidable challenge in Bihar, where NDA won 39 of the 40 Lok Sabha seats in 2019. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/tev1SJC
Airlines to share int’l flyer info with customs
Passengers who have to travel abroad have started getting mails from airlines to collect the date being sought under National Customs Targeting Centre-Passenger (NCTC-P). Via Times of India https://ift.tt/tev1SJC
Historic double bronze at Chess Olympiad
Eight years after they won their maiden Olympiad medal, a group of talented teenagers have ensured that the rising superpower of the sport has a team on the podium in their own backyard. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/tev1SJC
Monday 8 August 2022
Give free education, healthcare: Kejriwal to Centre
Chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said an atmosphere was being created in the country to withdraw welfare schemes, such as free education and healthcare, by terming them “free ki revadi” (freebies). He claimed that public money was being used to write off “bad loans of Rs 10 lakh crore” and such an act should be considered “treason”. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/1f2xHjw
Oppose bills, don’t stall them: PM Modi
In his farewell speech for Venkaiah Naidu, PM Modi hinted the opposition was stalling legislative business in Rajya Sabha. "This House certainly has the right to agree or disagree to the bills referred from the other House. The House can pass, reject or amend them. But our democracy doesn't envisage stalling the bills," Modi said. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/1f2xHjw
Sanjay Raut used proceeds of crime to buy Alibaug land: ED
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) told a special PMLA court on Monday that Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut, arrested in a money laundering case connected to the Patra Chawl project, had utilised a considerable amount of cash, allegedly received as proceeds of crime, to purchase land in Kihim, Alibaug. The ED said the purchase had been confirmed by some of the sellers. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/1f2xHjw
Like for like, India's best ever CWG performance
India's 61 medals at Birmingham might seem well short of the 101 won in the Delhi Commonwealth Games in 2010 and their 22 gold medals below the 26 won at Gold Coast four years ago, but account for disciplines that were missing here, and this is actually India's best CWG performance. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/1f2xHjw
Sunday 7 August 2022
8 more arrested for attacking youth over Nupur post
The Karjat police arrested eight more people on Sunday in connection with the attack on a 23-year-old man named Pratik, alias Sunny Pawar, on the night of August 4 in Karjat, Ahmednagar, allegedly over a post he shared regarding BJP's suspended spokesperson Nupur Sharma's comments. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/wkDBM0b
PM asks states to step up farm output at Niti meet
Amid heightened geopolitical tension and elevated food prices globally, PM Narendra Modi on Sunday urged states at the Niti Aayog governing council meeting to step up domestic production by accelerating the process for modernisation of agriculture, animal husbandry and food processing to help India become self-sufficient and a global leader in the farm sector. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/wkDBM0b
Bid to repeat Chirag model: JD(U) on BJP
JD(U) national president Rajiv Ranjan alias Lalan Singh on Sunday said his party was reduced to 43 seats in Bihar in the 2020 assembly polls, compared to 71 five years ago, not because of decrease in its mass base but use of “Chirag Model” as part of a well-planned conspiracy to downsize CM Nitish Kumar in the state’s politics. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/wkDBM0b
KCR is acting like another Nizam: Piyush Goyal
Terming Telangana CM K Chandrasekhar Rao's decision to boycott the Niti Aayog meet "arrogant", Union minister Piyush Goyal said he considers himself as another nizam. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/wkDBM0b
RCP Singh vows revenge, says joining BJP an option
Lalan Singh said that the "Chirag model" is being sought to be implemented again, and hinted that this time it is his predecessor RCP Singh who was the chosen vehicle. RCP Singh had quit JD(U) on Saturday. Lalan Singh also said that the party would not join the government at the Centre. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/wkDBM0b
India's great leap: Historic gold-silver in triple jump at Commonwealth Games 2022
For once, the Indian participants in an athletics event weren't hanging on the margins, hoping for someone in the leader pack to suddenly implode. They were the leader pack, and it felt so disbelievingly different as triple jumpers Eldhose Paul and Abdulla Aboobacker consulted among themselves around the pit, only to be finally separated by a mere 0.01 cm for gold-silver. Praveen Chitravel narrowly missed out on the bronze. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/wkDBM0b
CWG: Sharath-Sreeja pair wins gold in mixed doubles TT
Indian table tennis legend Achanta Sharath Kamal defied age to team up with young Sreeja Akula to win the mixed doubles gold medal at the Commonwealth Games here on Sunday. Barring a blip in the second game, Sharath and Akula pair was in complete control of the tie, comfortably beating Javen Choong and Karen Lyne of Malaysia 11-4, 9-11, 11-5, 11-6 in the gold medal contest. Sharath produced a class act to also reach the men's singles final. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/wkDBM0b
India win 5th T20I by 88 runs, complete 4-1 Windies rout
Shreyas Iyer roared back to form with a stroke-filled 64 while the spinners picked up all the 10 wickets as India recorded yet another one-sided 88-run victory over West Indies to wrap up 5-match T20I series by a comprehensive 4-1 margin. Iyer's fifty and useful contributions from Deepak Hooda (38) and Hardik Pandya (28) propelled India to 188/7. In reply, West Indies were all out for 100 inside 16 overs as one of the most lopsided T20I bilateral series came to an end. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/wkDBM0b
Saturday 6 August 2022
Naidu's tenure saw key rise in RS productivity
Vice-president M Venkaiah Naidu, who demits office on August 10, will leave behind a legacy of having bumped up the performance of Rajya Sabha as its chairman on several counts, improving productivity of the House and encouraging the use of mother tongue besides a detailed study of the functioning of the House of Elders. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/riPsSI9
Shinde grants special powers to bureaucrats, draws oppn ire
Chief minister Eknath Shinde is at the receiving end for granting quasi-judicial powers to bureaucrats. Leader of opposition Ajit Pawar, Congress legislature party leader Balasaheb Thorat and Congress spokesperson Atul Londhe strongly criticised the CM, saying his decision is anti-democratic. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/riPsSI9
Jagdeep Dhankhar's victory margin highest in last six V-P polls
NDA nominee Jagdeep Dhankhar was on Saturday elected as the 14th Vice-President of India, defeating joint opposition candidate Margaret Alva after securing 528 votes (72.8%) against his rival's tally of 182. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/riPsSI9
'Can't take beatings anymore': Indian in NY kills self
A Bijnor-born woman living in New York since 2018 killed herself shortly after sending a heart-wrenching video to her father inIndia saying she “couldn’t take the daily beatings (at the hands of her husband) anymore”. Though the video was sent on August 1, details of the sordid case are tumbling out now. A mother of two girls, she was allegedly tortured for “not being able to produce a male child” and for bringing inadequate dowry. The video sparked anger in the US and India. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/riPsSI9
CWG: Vinesh Phogat, Ravi Dahiya, Naveen grab gold
Putting aside the mental and physical struggles that pegged her back, an intimidating Vinesh Phogat pounced on her rivals to complete a hat-trick of CWG gold medals while Ravi Dahiya too went unchallenged as Indian wrestlers wrapped up their campaign with a rich haul of 12 medals Saturday. Overall, India have won six gold, one silver and five bronze medals. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/riPsSI9
CWG: Bhavina wins gold, Sonalben bags bronze in para TT
Star Indian para table tennis player Bhavina Patel won a gold medal in the women's singles class 3-5 at the Commonwealth Games here on Saturday. The 35-year-old from Gujarat, who had won a silver at Tokyo Paralympics, prevailed 12-10 11-2 11-9 over Nigeria's Ifechukwude Christiana Ikpeoyi to cap off a superb show at the quadrennial event. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/riPsSI9
Friday 5 August 2022
A mission to ensure honour for the dead
Single mom has helped cremate over 500: She has now become a messiah for the poor - and the dead. "I get calls from the mortuary, police, NGOs, slums and crematoriums. It's a spiritual thing for me, what I do... connects me to the almighty," she said. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/riPsSI9
A mission to ensure honour for the dead
Single mom has helped cremate over 500: She has now become a messiah for the poor - and the dead. "I get calls from the mortuary, police, NGOs, slums and crematoriums. It's a spiritual thing for me, what I do... connects me to the almighty," she said. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/szFVa7q
Dhankhar set for comfortable win in VP poll
With numbers stacked in his favour, NDA nominee Jagdeep Dhankhar is set for a comfortable win against joint opposition candidate Margaret Alva as MPs of both Houses vote on Saturday to elect the next vice-president of India. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/szFVa7q
Cong's' 'black shirt' stir against temple: Amit Shah
Terming Congress functionaries' black shirt protest 'appeasement politics', home minister Amit Shah said it deliberately chose the colour and the second anniversary of Ram Mandir construction to convey its opposition to its restoration. "ED action and price rise are just excuses. Since it couldn't afford to openly convey its opposition to the temple, it tried to put across the message subtly," he said. Jairam Ramesh, head of Congress's media cell, accused Shah of giving a "malicious twist" to their agitation. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/szFVa7q
Why should unmarried women be deprived of benefits: SC
The Supreme Court on Friday said it would carry out an interpretational correction in the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act and the Rules thereunder to permit unmarried women to abort 20-24-week-old unwanted pregnancies without compromising on the safety regulation, reports Dhananjay Mahapatra. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/szFVa7q
Triple delight for paddler Sharath Kamal in CWG 2022
Ace Indian paddler Achanta Sharath Kamal put up a sensational show to progress to the semifinals of all his three events in the table tennis competition of the Commonwealth Games on Friday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/szFVa7q
Thursday 4 August 2022
Raut’s custody extended, wife to be quizzed by ED
Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut used an additional Rs 1.17 crore of proceeds from crime for purchasing land at Alibaug, while his wife Varsha received Rs 1.08 crore into her bank account, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) informed the special PMLA court on Thursday. The Rauts also received Rs 1.06 crore from Pravin Raut, a key accused in the Patra Chawl redevelopment case, the ED told the court. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/oxVbveQ
Glitches at CUET again, 2nd shift exams put off
The first day of the second phase of the Common University Entrance Test for undergraduate courses — CUET(UG) — was marred by several technical glitches, so much so that the National Testing Agency (NTA) conducting the crucial test for admissions to all central many state university colleges had to postpone the exams. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/oxVbveQ
ED quizzes Kharge amid protests in Parliament
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday resumed its investigation into the Young Indian case by extensively quizzing leader of opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, at the Herald House amid protests by Congress in Parliament and outside, and allegations of “intimidation of political opponents” — a charge that was rebutted by the anti-money laundering agency. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/oxVbveQ
Wednesday 3 August 2022
Bengal CID, city cops in face-off over raid at home
A Bengal CID team armed with a warrant to search the Chanakyapuri home of a communications professional allegedly linked to the cash-haul case involving three arrested Jharkhand Congress MLAs was Wednesday prevented by Delhi Police from executing the court order on “technical” grounds. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/g4PI8J0
ED seals part of Herald House, asks Kharge to join search
The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday sealed a part of Herald House in New Delhi and issued summons to senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge asking him to be present when it carries out searches at the building as part of its probe into the finances of Young Indian. Searches were carried out at around a dozen premises linked to Young Indian, a company controlled by Congress president Sonia Gandhi and her son Rahul in their individual capacities. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/g4PI8J0
Ghosal makes history with singles medal in CWG squash
Saurav Ghosal created history on Wednesday as he won India's first ever singles medal in squash at the Commonwealth Games. Displaying excellent form in the men's singles bronze medal match, Ghosal humbled former world number one James Willstrop of England 11-6 11-1 11-4. It was a fine comeback by Ghosal after being outclassed by New Zealand's Paul Coll in the men's singles semifinals on Tuesday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/g4PI8J0
Over half of UAPA-accused in 18-30 age group: MHA data
Around 53% of the total 4,690 people arrested under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) between 2018 and 2020 were aged between 18 and 30, while 13 were below 18 and 10 above 60 years, the home ministry informed the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. The number of arrests made under the anti-terror law fell by a significant 32% to 1,321 from 1,948 in 2019, though the number of convictions rose to 80 from 34 (135%), MHA stated. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/g4PI8J0
After 6 months, Delhi Covid cases cross 2k mark
The number of new Covid-19 cases in the city crossed the 2,000-mark on Wednesday, with five patients succumbing to the deadly virus. The last time the city recorded over 2,000 cases was on February 4 (2,272 cases with 20 deaths) when it was witnessing the slowdown of the Omicron wave Via Times of India https://ift.tt/g4PI8J0
Pan-India star Prabhas purchases first ticket of 'Sita Ramam'
Pan-India star Prabhas attended the pre-release event of Dulquer Salmaan’s upcoming film 'Sita Ramam' in Hyderabad on Wednesday (August 3). Prabhas, who was last seen playing a world-renowned palmist named Vikramaditya in 'Radhe Shyam,' graced the occasion as the chief guest for the evening. The star actor arrived in style in Hyderabad for the 'Sita Ramam' pre-release event. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/g4PI8J0
Tuesday 2 August 2022
Eye on China, Delhi seeks to boost Male ties, offers aid package
As PM Narendra Modi hosted Maldivian President Ibrahim Solih Tuesday, the 2 countries reiterated their assurance to be mindful of each other’s security concerns and, according to a joint statement, to not allow their respective territories to be used for any activity inimical to the other. This is important in the context of efforts by China to increase its footprints in the region despite recent setbacks, most notably in the neighbouring Sri Lanka with the departure of the Rajapaksas. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/wKoxOFf
ED searches Herald House, 12 other spots
The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday carried out searches at Herald House in central Delhi’s Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg besides a dozen other locations in connection with the National Herald money laundering case in which Congress president Sonia Gandhi and her son, Rahul, have recently been questioned. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/wKoxOFf
CWG 2022: India retain men's TT team gold
Harmeet Desai raised his game in the decisive singles as the Indian men's table tennis team retained its Commonwealth Games gold medal after a close fight against Singapore on Tuesday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/wKoxOFf
SC junks Bihar appeal against bail to 56 prohibition violators
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AP: Over 50 women fall sick after inhaling poisonous gas
Over 50 women working at Quantum Seeds unit of Brandix India Apparel Company (BIAC), Atchutapuram in Anakapalle district, fell sick after inhaling some poisonous gas. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/wKoxOFf
Govt cuts windfall tax on fuel export, raises levy on domestic crude oil
The government on Tuesday evening cut the windfall tax on diesel and ATF in line with softening international petroleum product prices but raised the duty on domestically produced crude oil. While the tax on export of diesel was cut to Rs 5 per litre from Rs 11, that on jet fuel (ATF) was scrapped, an official notification showed. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/wKoxOFf
Monday 1 August 2022
Oppn preparing to approach SC to seek PMLA order review
Opposition parties are preparing to jointly approach the Supreme Court to seek a review of its July 27 verdict in which it affirmed provisions of the stringent Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and upheld the powers of the ED to conduct investigations, carry out arrests, and issue summons. This, the Opposition leaders plan to argue will “lethally arm” the ED, is a “grievous attack on democracy” and creates room for “further harassment”. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/wKoxOFf
4-year data science degree from IIT-Madras for all
The IIT-Madras announced that its BSc in programming and data science now comes with a four-year BSc degree option with multiple entry and exit options. And there is no age or geographic limit to pursue this programme. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/V9QZzua
Kolkata businessman gave Jharkhand MLAs 49 lakh: Bengal CID
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Monkeypox task force set up as first death in India confirmed
The Centre has constituted a task force to monitor the emerging monkeypox situation in the country even as Kerala confirmed the first death in the country from the disease and Delhi reported its second case, a Nigerian national with no recent history of travel abroad. Meanwhile, another suspected case emerged in Rajasthan. The task force has been mandated to monitor and provide guidance on the expansion of diagnostic facilities and to explore vaccination for the infection. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/V9QZzua
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