Friday, 30 September 2022
Kharge set to be second Dalit Congress chief
‘Warrior who knows no defeat’ has served both at Centre and in Karnataka Via Times of India https://ift.tt/hFT2duV
SC: Preventive detention invalid if order delayed
Observing that preventive detention is a serious invasion of personal liberty and all safeguards allowed under law must be adhered to, the Supreme Court on Friday held that unreasonable delay between getting a proposal and passing an order for detention would make the order invalid. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/hFT2duV
EMIs start rising as RBI ups key rate 50bps; 4th hike in 5 mths
For new borrowers, the rates might not go up proportionately as banks can revise their spreads to charge lower rates. As the cost of funds for banks has not gone up, lenders are likely to announce special offers for the festive season. Lenders said that while higher rates do have an impact on demand, the overall sentiment is positive. The sensex gained as the policy was on expected lines and the rupee also firmed up. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/hFT2duV
Monsoon 2022 'above normal' but agriculture takes hit
The four-month monsoon season officially ended on Friday with the country recording "above normal" rainfall at 6% higher than the long period average. However, skewed distribution in the crucial July-August period left large rain deficits in the Gangetic plains, leading to about 1% decline in the overall acreage of kharif (summer sown) crops as compared to last year. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/hFT2duV
CNG, PNG rates set to go up as gas prices hiked 40%
CNG and PNG will become dearer and input cost for fertiliser manufacturers will rise sharply with the Centre on Friday raising the prices of natural gas produced from domestic fields by over 40% to record levels, even as a panel of experts is reviewing the pricing formula with an aim of moderating consumer rates. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/hFT2duV
300 officials fail to track tiger in Valmiki Tiger Reserve
VTR director-cum-field director Nesamani K said the tiger is around three-years-old and is likely to have been forced away from the forest by other adult tigers in the VTR. He also claimed that the feeding habit of the tiger may also have changed owing to being near human habitation for long. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/hFT2duV
Thursday, 29 September 2022
HC stays Punjab plan for ration home delivery
In a setback to the AAP government in Punjab, the Punjab and Haryana high court on Thursday restrained the state from creating any "third party interest" with regard to distribution of wheat flour (atta) to the beneficiaries at their homes. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/HFOBfAu
Iran targets celebs, media over hijab death
Iran stepped up pressure on celebrities and journalists on Thursday over the wave of women-led protests sparked by outrage over the death of Mahsa Amini after she was arrested by the Islamic republic's morality police. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/HFOBfAu
Air India discount for sr citizens, students halved
The discount on the base fare that Air India (AI) offers to senior citizens and students will be slashed from 50% to 25% for all bookings done from September 29, said an internal circular by the airline on Thursday, reports Manju V. The carrier will, however, continue to extend its 50% sop on base fare to other categories. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/HFOBfAu
Two villages in Pauri, hours apart, give 'back-to-back' CDS
Uttarakhand is celebrating the appointment of Lt Gen Anil Chauhan as the new Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), and the fact that Chauhan and his predecessor, Gen Bipin Rawat, not only hail from the hill state but also come from the same district, Pauri Garhwal. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/HFOBfAu
Gehlot out of Cong prez race, Sonia to take call on Raj CM
As the race was thrown open, Congress was finalising a replacement candidate for Gehlot, with Mallikarjun Kharge, a senior Dalit leader, as the lead contender. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/HFOBfAu
In a first, Supreme Court recognises concept of marital rape
For the first time, the Supreme Court on Thursday acknowledged the concept of ‘marital rape’, and held ‘rape’ under the MTP Act includes a husband’s act of sexual assault committed on his wife. Though another bench is to hear pleas on marital rape next February, Justice D Y Chandrachud’s observation can be seen by many as a pointer to the trajectory SC may take while deciding the prickly issue next year. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/HFOBfAu
Wednesday, 28 September 2022
Centre declares PFI 'unlawful association' for 5 years
"PFI and its associates or affiliates or fronts operate openly as a socio-economic, educational and political organization but, they have been pursuing a secret agenda to radicalize a particular section of the society working towards undermining the concept of democracy," said the government notification. The decision to ban PFI comes after the second round of crackdown against the outfit on Tuesday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/v2qfGHA
New Delhi, Mum, Ahd rly stns to get 10k cr makeover
The Cabinet on Wednesday approved Rs 10,000 crore for redevelopment of three major railway stations - New Delhi, Ahmedabad and Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus - by awarding contracts based on government funding, abandoning the earlier plan to modernise through the public private partnership route. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/v2qfGHA
Visa applications backlog to ease, US assures India
The US says it is considering all steps to reduce the backlog of visa applications by considering steps like interview waivers for those who previously had American visas and increasing staffing at its missions in India to their highest ever levels. The assurance came after foreign minister S Jaishankar raised the issue. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/v2qfGHA
Zarina Wahab: Sooraj Pancholi is innocent and Rabia Khan knows it - Exclusive
Yesterday a Court order was published which criticized late actress Jiah Khan's mother Rabia Khan for misusing the judicial machinery. The order stated that Rabia was trying to protract the trial by repeatedly filing applications in various courts despite the fact that the CBI had submitted a report confirming that Jiah's death was by suicide and not homicide, as alleged by Rabia. In light of this order, ETimes reached out to the main accused, Sooraj Pancholi's mother Zarina Wahab. Here is the conversation that took place... Via Times of India https://ift.tt/v2qfGHA
Govt appoints Lt Gen Anil Chauhan (Retd) as new CDS
Lt-Gen Chauhan (61), currently the military advisor to national security advisor Ajit Doval and the National Security Council Secretariat, will now have to spearhead the entire process to build an integrated war-fighting machinery within budgetary constraints through the creation of theatre commands and other structures. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/v2qfGHA
Bihar court issues arrest warrant against Ekta Kapoor
A court in Bihar's Begusarai on Wednesday issued arrest warrants against Ekta Kapoor, film producer and director, and her mother Shobha Kapoor on charges of insulting soldiers and hurting the sentiments of their family members in her web series 'XXX' (Season-2). The court of judge Vikas Kumar issued the warrant on the basis of a complaint lodged by Shambhu Kumar, an ex-serviceman and a resident of Begusarai. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/v2qfGHA
Tuesday, 27 September 2022
Jaypee flagship 3rd in group to face insolvency
State Bank of India has moved the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) to initiate insolvency action against Jaiprakash Associates Ltd, the flagship company of Jaypee group, putting the fate of thousands of homebuyers in Jaypee Greens, Jaypee Wishtown and Jaypee Greens Sports City, including the F1 track, in uncertainty. The number of units that will be impacted was not readily available. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/qbVHz3Q
Live: Mobilisation call makes Russians flee
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Tuesday that Moscow has the right to defend itself with nuclear weapons if it is pushed beyond its limits and that this is "certainly not a bluff". Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council, also warned that Moscow has the right to respond "without much consultation", as tensions rise with the West over referendums held in large swathes of Russian-occupied Ukrainian territory. Stay with TOI for live updates - Via Times of India https://ift.tt/qbVHz3Q
Live: Kin of 28 Delhi Covid warriors to get Rs1 cr
India on Tuesday reported 3,230 fresh Covid cases and 4,255 recoveries. The country's active caseload currently stands at 42,358 and the daily positivity rate is 1.18 per cent. The country saw 32 Covid deaths. Stay with TOI for latest updates: Via Times of India https://ift.tt/qbVHz3Q
First govt job in 75 years, Bihar village erupts in joy
Sohagpur, a small village tucked away in Katra block of Bihar's Muzaffarpur's district, was in a celebratory mood on Tuesday. The cheering and dancing was to celebrate the achievement of Rakesh Kumar, 25, who has become the first in the village to land a government job since Independence, reports Manoj Chaurasia. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/qbVHz3Q
For ₹500/night, Uttarakhand offers real 'jail experience'
The jail administration in Uttarakhand's Haldwani has come up with a unique idea to help people ward off "bad karma" - for a nominal fee of Rs 500 per night in prison. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/qbVHz3Q
Army deploys more 'winterised' howitzers on China front
The Army will soon induct 'loitering munitions’ amid the continuing military confrontation with China in eastern Ladakh, while the force also cranks up long-range high-volume firepower with 'winterised' howitzers and advanced rockets backed by drones and weapon-locating radars along the northern borders. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/qbVHz3Q
Monday, 26 September 2022
Gehlot camp boycott 'gross indiscipline': Congress
Even as Congress termed the boycott by MLAs close to Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot "gross indiscipline", it is learned that the party is scrambling to salvage the situation and has reached out to the state leadership. The party brass is in a dilemma owing to the AICC presidential election, for which Gehlot is the top contender. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/vUsTnkX
Not fooling anybody: EAM slams Pakistan package
Foreign minister S Jaishankar publicly expressed India's displeasure over the $450 million sustainment package for Pakistan's F-16 fleet as he said Washington was "not fooling any- body" by claiming the fighter jets were meant for counter-terrorism purposes. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/vUsTnkX
1st-time MLA reminds Gehlot camp of history
First-time Congress MLA Divya Maderna, scion of the Maderna political family, on Monday said that the condition put forth for the CLP resolution by Gehlot-loyalist MLAs was tantamount to party indiscipline. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/vUsTnkX
6-month HC delay in hearing Anil Deshmukh bail plea irks SC
Observing that it is a legitimate expectation of a person to get expeditious hearing on bail petition, the SC expressed its displeasure over the Bombay HC for keeping bail plea of ex-Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh pending for the last six months and asked the HC to grant him a hearing during the course of the week. The SC said that HC even failed to implement its order. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/vUsTnkX
Azad unveils party, vows to follow 'Mahatma's ideals'
Former J&K CM Ghulam Nabi Azad launched his Democratic Azad Party with a nod to the "ideals of Mahatma Gandhi" in Jammu on Monday, exactly a month to the day he quit Congress with a critique of how the grand old party he had been part of for five decades "reached the point of no return". Via Times of India https://ift.tt/vUsTnkX
Sunday, 25 September 2022
55 Afghan Sikhs, Hindus reach Delhi by special flight
As 55 men, women and children landed in Delhi, the number of those from the Sikh community remaining in Afghanistan number just a little over 40 with most of them staying back to protect and care for the "Guru Granth Sahib" amid the ongoing impasse with the Taliban regime which has refused to allow the religious scriptures to be taken out citing them to be the heritage of Afghanistan. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/NLIq9K6
At 844, sex ratio at birth worst in Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand’s sex ratio (number of females per 1,000 males) at birth was found to be the worst in the country at 844, and Kerala’s the best, at 974, according to the Sample Registration System Statistical Report 2020. The report, released by the Registrar General of India (RGI) on September 22, stated that the country’s overall sex ratio at birth had gone up by three points to 907 in 2018-20 from 904 in 2017-19. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/NLIq9K6
Ankita cremated: 'Razing part of resort erased key evidence’
The family of 19-year-old Ankita Bhandari, whose brutal murder rocked Uttarakhand, cremated her body in Srinagar in Pauri Garhwal on Sunday evening. Earlier on Sunday, Ankita’s father refused to cremate her body, demanding the full post-mortem examination report. The post-mortem examination was conducted on Saturday by a panel of doctors from AIIMS, Rishikesh. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/NLIq9K6
Real revolt or fixed match? Raj Cong unit keeps all guessing
If Gehlot does contest the internal polls, then many believe the message would be that the so-called revolt was actually a "fixed match" between the Central and state brass to demonstrate who among the aspirants had the acceptability to lead the party in Rajasthan. But if Gehlot backs out, then it would be seen as a genuine revolt whereby the state leadership virtually seceded from the already weakened high command, and refused to accept its writ. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/NLIq9K6
Rajasthan political crisis: In bid to block Pilot, Gehlot camp MLAs quit en masse
Legislators and ministers loyal to Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot made a beeline for the assembly speaker’s residence late Sunday to resign en masse ahead of a scheduled CLP meeting, seeking to preempt the possibility of the Congress high command from picking his bete noire Sachin Pilot for chief ministership. Cabinet minister Pratap Singh Khachariyawas said 92 of Congress' 108 MLAs were at speaker CP Joshi’s door. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/NLIq9K6
'Can scale up output of Tejas fighters for exports, operational needs'
India can scale up production of the indigenous Tejas light combat aircraft to meet operational requirements and export orders, defence ministry officials said. The single-engine Tejas fighter is already the frontrunner to bag a Malaysian order for 18 light twin-seat fighter trainers despite strong competition from Chinese JF-17, South Korean FA-50 and Russian MiG-35 and Yak-130 jets. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/NLIq9K6
Saturday, 24 September 2022
U'khand resort torched after murdered girl's body recovered
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Cong to hold key meeting at Gehlot's house in Jaipur
A Congress legislative party meeting will be held on Sunday in Jaipur at Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot's residence. Gehlot is a frontrunner to become the next Congress president. However, the party's 'one-man, one-post' rule will not allow him to hold both posts. Sachin Pilot is scene as a possible candidate to replace Gehlot. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/pmY07cX
Friday, 23 September 2022
Re hits 81/$ for 1st time, forex kitty shrinks $97bn from peak
The rupee breached the 81 level against the dollar for the first time on Friday as markets turned jittery after the Fed's rate hike and escalation of hostilities in Ukraine. The RBI continued to defend the rupee even as reserves dipped to $546 billion, down by $5 billion during the week ended September 16, and $97 billion lower from their peak levels of $642 billion last year. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/tLnPXG9
Stay alert, 'urban Naxals' out to stall development: PM Modi
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IIT Bombay most preferred for 93 of JEE's top 100
The cream of the JEE toppers - the top 100 - has overwhelmingly picked IIT Bombay at the close of first-round admissions of 2022-23, making it the most sought-after tech college, with Delhi and Madras a distant second and third. Ninety-three of them have opted for the Powai-based college as their first choice. All but one asked for computer science; 69 made the cut. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/tLnPXG9
Rs 627cr plan in offing to supply grid power to Ladakh LAC villages
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Indians held 'hostage' in Myanmar: MEA identifies 4 firms in racket
The foreign ministry on Friday said that it has identified four companies involved in the job entrapment racket in Myanmar and is working on rescuing the Indians who are still stranded there. Several IT companies operate from Myawaddy, not far away from the IT SEZ area at Mae Sot, the main hub of the "slave labour" racket. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/tLnPXG9
Canada ties in tailspin, govt issues hate crime advisory
The government said there had been a sharp increase in hate crimes, sectarian violence and anti-India activities in Canada and that the perpetrators had not been brought to justice so far. India reacted strongly to the so-called "Khalistan referendum" in Canada, saying it was "deeply objectionable" that such a "politically motivated" activity by extremist elements was allowed to take place in a friendly country. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/tLnPXG9
Next Rajasthan CM: Gehlot says Cong brass to decide; Pilot meets speaker, party MLAs
Former Rajasthan deputy CM Sachin Pilot on Friday reached Jaipur from Kochi amid hectic lobbying in the Congress for the chief minister's post after Ashok Gehlot announced his decision to contest the Congress national president's election, and rushed to meet the Speaker and party MLAs. It is learnt that the party top brass has asked Pilot to stay put in Jaipur and meet MLAs till a final decision is taken. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/tLnPXG9
Thursday, 22 September 2022
SC jails Malvinder & Shivinder Singh for 6 months over contempt
The Supreme Court on Thursday awarded a six-month jail term to former promoters of Fortis Healthcare, Malvinder Singh and Shivinder Singh. The case relates to the sale of shares of Fortis to Malaysia-based IHH Healthcare. The top court also ordered a forensic audit of the share sale in Fortis Healthcare. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/MXyiZ8O
Live: Russia to begin annexation votes in Ukrainian regions
Some draft-age Russians rushed to leave the country on Thursday to escape their country's biggest conscription drive since World War Two, as world powers at the United Nations demanded Moscow be held accountable for alleged atrocities in Ukraine. Meanwhile Russia will on Friday begin its plan to annex around 15% of Ukrainian territory via referendums in four regions controlled by Russian forces. Stay with TOI for all updates Via Times of India https://ift.tt/MXyiZ8O
1 lakh cases pending in lower courts for more than 30 years
There are more than a lakh cases in district and taluka courts pending for over 30 years. With 41,210 such cases, Uttar Pradesh leads the list and is followed by Maharashtra with 23,483, West Bengal with 14,345 and Bihar with 11,713 cases. That’s a total of nearly 91,000 between just these four states. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/MXyiZ8O
NIA raids on PFI in 15 states: 'Aims to enforce Taliban brand of Islam'
PFI has assiduously followed a multi-pronged operational strategy that aims to communalise the nation's polity, encourage and enforce Taliban brand of Islam, heighten existing social divisions, dislodge moderate mainstream Muslim organisations from the collective mind of the community and maintain a trained band of volunteers for physical actions, according to a dossier on PFI prepared by the NIA in 2017. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/MXyiZ8O
Cong set to lose chairmanship of Rajya Sabha panel on home
The govt is unwilling to accommodate Congress' request to let it retain the helmsmanship of the department-related standing committee (DRSC) on home affairs in Rajya Sabha. The decision to withdraw Congress' leadership of the DRSC on home affairs in the RS and IT and communications in LS is being done "as per the existing strength of the parties" and in light of its numbers in RS coming down since 2019, sources said. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/MXyiZ8O
Gehlot agrees to run for Congress president, step down as Rajasthan CM
Ashok Gehlot is likely to be the next president of Congress but will have to step down as chief minister of Rajasthan. Gehlot, who had on Wednesday declared his intent to continue as Rajasthan CM even if he was elected as Congress chief, gave up his insistence after Rahul Gandhi declared that the new party chief would have to adhere to the “one man one post” principle. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/MXyiZ8O
Wednesday, 21 September 2022
SIT cites 90 witnesses to back charges against Setalvad, others
The SIT filed a chargesheet on Wednesday against social activist Teesta Setalvad, former DGP RB Sreekumar and ex-IPS Sanjiv Bhatt, citing 90 witnesses in support of charges of fabricating evidence to frame 63 persons for a purported "larger conspiracy behind the 2002 riots". Sreekumar and Bhatt are behind bars, while Setalvad has been granted interim bail by the SC in this case. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/c4oX3Eh
No criminality in 5.8k intercepted calls in Radia tapes: CBI to SC
Centre Wednesday told the Supreme Court that the CBI inquiry into the 'Radia tapes' conversations revealed no criminality. This amounted to giving a clean chit to corporate lobbyist Niira Radia, whose intercepted telephonic conversations had purportedly ranged from fixing individual problems to appointment of ministers in the Cabinet to dictating journalists what is to be written. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/c4oX3Eh
Savarkar on Rahul's yatra banner, Cong draws taunts
A photo of Hindu Mahasabha founder Vinayak Damodar Savarkar appeared on a banner at Athani near Kochi for the Bharat Jodo Yatra led by Wayanad MP Rahul Gandhi, landing Congress in a spot on Wednesday as it faced a howl of taunts on social media and from BJP and CPM for the faux pas. The banner featuring freedom fighters was put up by a group from the Chengamanad panchayat. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/c4oX3Eh
Hijab, like Eid cow slaughter, not an Article 25 right: K'taka in SC
The Karnataka government on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that enforcement of uniforms may prevent students from wearing any kind of religious clothing, including hijab, but it would not amount to stifling one's rights to freedom of religion or expression. Hijab is not an essential religious practice in Islam and students are free to wear it outside their schools, it said. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/c4oX3Eh
US Fed delivers big rate hike, sees another large move this year
The US Federal Reserve raised its target interest rate by three-quarters of a percentage point to a range of 3.00%-3.25% on Wednesday and signaled more large increases to come in new projections showing its policy rate rising to 4.40% by the end of this year before topping out at 4.60% in 2023 to battle continued strong inflation. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/c4oX3Eh
Tuesday, 20 September 2022
Govt education support leaves out 68% of kids aged 3-6: Study
A total of 68% of children in the age group of three to six years are out of the ambit of the public provisioning for early childhood education (ECE) in India, according to a study commissioned by Save the Children India. For the remaining 32%, spending is to the tune of Rs 8,297 per child per annum, which varies between states, from Rs 3,792 in Meghalaya to Rs 34,758 in Arunachal Pradesh. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/xEkz2BX
Raze illegal parts of Union minister Narayan Rane house: HC
The Bombay HC on Tuesday directed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to demolish unauthorised portions of Union minister Narayan Rane’s Juhu residence ‘Aadhish’ within two weeks and imposed a cost of Rs 10 lakh on Kaalkaa Real Estates Pvt Ltd, a Rane family concern, which had applied for regularisation of those parts. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/xEkz2BX
'Chhello Show' director on how film edged out 'The Kashmir Files', 'RRR'
Gujarati film 'Last Film Show' ('Chhello Show') is India’s official entry to the Best International Feature Film category of the 95th Academy Awards. The announcement has surprised one and all. There was a strong undercurrent in the country that 'The Kashmir Files' or 'RRR' will make it. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/xEkz2BX
Can it grant divorce without both-party consent? SC to vet
After exercising its omnibus powers under Article 142 of the Constitution for the past 26 years to annul irretrievably broken marriages, the Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to examine whether it could grant divorce to estranged couples without both partners consenting to annulment of marriage. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/xEkz2BX
Draft standards for rear seat-belt reminders mandates alerts for unbuckled seats
The road transport ministry has put draft standards for rear seatbelt reminders, which would be a mandatory feature in all new cars in the next six months. As per the proposed automotive standard, the audio seatbelt reminder will alert the driver and occupants even if any passenger, including on the rear seat, removes the safety-belt buckle later. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/xEkz2BX
Monday, 19 September 2022
Bihar officers not applying their mind on liquor law: HC
Irked by the manner in which state authorities are passing stereotyped orders on confiscation or auction of seized vehicles under Bihar’s liquor prohibition law, the Patna high court orally remarked on Monday that such actions by excise department officers were “glaring manifestations of their non-application of mind in implementation of the prohibition law”. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/GJxtFfV
No talks at cost of food security: India to international community
India on Monday ruled out any negotiations at the cost of food security and asked the global community to keep the interests of farmers, indigenous communities and tribal population in mind while contemplating any amendment or revision to international treaties. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/GJxtFfV
Now, Congress units in TN, Maha, Bihar want Rahul as chief
Congress pradesh committees in three more states — Maharashtra, TN and Bihar — passed “unanimous” resolutions on Monday backing Rahul Gandhi for the post of party president, adding heft to a campaign that started in contender Ashok Gehlot’s backyard, Rajasthan, over the weekend and spread to Chhattisgarh and Gujarat. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/GJxtFfV
Lured to Thailand, 300 Indians forced into cybercrime in Myanmar
More than 300 Indians, including at least 60 from Tamil Nadu, have been held hostage by a gang at Myawaddy in Myanmar where they are forced to do cybercrime activities, multiple sources told TOI. People from some other countries were also being held by the racket. The victims are held captive in the Myawaddy region which is not under the control of the Myanmar government and is dominated by ethnic armed groups. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/GJxtFfV
With pomp & pageantry, UK bids Queen goodbye
Britain and the world said a final goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II at a state funeral on Monday that drew presidents and kings, princes and prime ministers — and crowds who massed along the streets of London to honour a monarch whose 70-year reign defined an age. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/GJxtFfV
Sunday, 18 September 2022
India’s curbs on broken rice export face criticism at WTO
After wheat, India’s decision to ban the export of broken rice and also impose 20% export duty on some varieties of the cereal, has come under attack from Senegal, a large importer, as well as the United States and the European Union. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2nb7yV5
‘Megalomaniac’ who glorifies graft: BJP attacks Kejriwal
Dubbing Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal a “megalomaniac” who considers himself God after winning assembly polls in two states, BJP on Sunday took a swipe at him saying it was a matter of “surprise” that the AAP leader did not say US President Joe Biden was also afraid of him. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2nb7yV5
50 death sentences in 8 months: Most since Gujarat was formed
Trial courts in Gujarat have sentenced to death 50 persons in 11 cases over eight months this year, the highest for any year since the formation of the state in 1960. Court documents show that this large number is made up mainly of the record 38 convicts ordered to be hanged by a special court in February over the 2008 serial blasts case. The rest involve rape and murder. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2nb7yV5
$968m in 4 months: India pips China to be top Lanka lender
With a total of $968 million in loans in four months of 2022, India has emerged as Sri Lanka’s largest bilateral lender, overtaking China in the process, a media report said. In the past five years from 2017-2021, China has been the largest bilateral lender to Sri Lanka as China disbursed $947 million, out of which $809 million was obtained as market borrowings from the China Development Bank. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2nb7yV5
Direct tax kitty swells by 30% till September, over 2x asking rate
Gross direct tax collections rose 30% to a little under Rs 8.4 lakh crore during the fiscal year up to September 17, when the second instalment of advance tax had been paid. The current growth rate is more than twice the asking rate to meet the full year direct tax target of Rs 14.2 lakh crore. With around a fortnight to go for the half year of FY23 to end, direct tax collections are estimated at around 58% of the full year target. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2nb7yV5
Discounted Russia crude gives India Rs 35k crore gain
India is estimated to have gained Rs 35,000 crore by importing Russian crude at discounts since the Ukraine conflict began in February, people in the know said. India went on bargain hunting for Russian crude as the conflict prompted Moscow’s traditional buyers to shun those barrels and traders, stuck with shipments, started offering big discounts. India has opted to import crude from Russia despite pressure from developed nations to shun shipments. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2nb7yV5
Saturday, 17 September 2022
'India proving economy, ecology not conflicting fields'
The sprint of cheetahs in Kuno National Park is a symbol of India’s race for progress in Azadi Ka Amritkaal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said after releasing cheetahs in the wildlife sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh on Saturday. India of the 21st century is giving a message to the world that economy and ecology are not conflicting fields, the PM asserted. “India is living and breathing example that economic progress of the country can take place along with protecting the environment. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/EBJwgQc
Ready to compete with developed countries: PM Modi
Unveiling the National Logistics Policy on Saturday, PM Modi said the world is now recognising that India is emerging as a manufacturing hub. “Policy is just a beginning, policy plus performance is equal to progress,” he added while highlighting how India needs to be ready to compete with developed countries. “We will face competition from more powerful nations as we grow. We should welcome this. Come, we are ready,” he said. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/EBJwgQc
Inflationary pressures appear to be declining: Govt report
Overall inflationary pressures in India appear to be on a decline in the wake of the government taking pre-emptive administrative measures, initiating an agile monetary policy, and the easing of international commodity prices and supply-chain bottlenecks, a finance ministry report said on Saturday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/EBJwgQc
Rajasthan Cong passes resolution seeking Rahul at party helm
With a week to go for the start of the nomination process for the Congress president’s election, the party’s Rajasthan unit passed a resolution that Rahul Gandhi should become the AICC president. The resolution was passed in a meeting attended by the PCC delegates who vote in the President’s election, including chief minister Ashok Gehlot (who proposed the resolution), AICC state in-charge Ajay Maken, senior leaders and Sachin Pilot. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/EBJwgQc
'26-week MTP only if docs say baby won’t be born alive'
In an unusual and conditional order, the Bombay HC permitted a woman to medically terminate her 26 weeks pregnancy only if the doctors confirm that the baby may not be born alive after the procedure. “In case the doctors are of the opinion that the baby may not be born alive at the time of terminating pregnancy, the petitioner is permitted to terminate the pregnancy,” the bench directed on Friday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/EBJwgQc
7 decades after extinction, cheetahs land in India’s heart
Seven decades after the last cheetah was hunted to extinction in India, its cousins from Africa are here to take their spot in the Indian sun. On Saturday, PM Modi operated a lever to open a gate and release eight cheetahs into a special enclosure. Jet-lagged after a 9,000-km overnight flight from Namibia to Gwalior, and then to the Kuno helipad, the cheetahs looked at their new surroundings a bit tentatively at first, but were soon sprinting about. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/EBJwgQc
Friday, 16 September 2022
Kerala bus shed that saw unique sit-on-lap protest by students razed
The city corporation authorities on Friday morning demolished the controversial bus waiting shed in front of the CET at Sreekaryam where students had protested — by sitting on each other’s laps — against the residents who damaged the shed in an apparent attempt to stop boys and girls from being there together. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/UJGwQ9O
Live: Entry to queue for queen's coffin reopens
Britain's longest-serving monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, who died a week ago aged 96 after 70 years on the throne, is at rest in the capital's Westminster Hall ahead of Monday's state funeral at Westminster Abbey. Queen Elizabeth II left Buckingham Palace for the last time Wednesday, her coffin borne to the Houses of Parliament by a horse-drawn gun carriage and trailed by grieving family members. Stay with TOI for latest updates -- Via Times of India https://ift.tt/UJGwQ9O
Kerala bus shed that saw unique sit-on-lap protest by students razed
The city corporation authorities on Friday morning demolished the controversial bus waiting shed in front of the CET at Sreekaryam where students had protested — by sitting on each other’s laps — against the residents who damaged the shed in an apparent attempt to stop boys and girls from being there together. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/UJGwQ9O
SC seeks govt reply on marital rape pleas
After a split verdict by the Delhi high court on whether marital rape could be brought within the ambit of the offence of rape, the Supreme Court on Friday decided to examine the issue and sought a response from the Centre. A bench of Justices Rajiv Shakdher and C Hari Shankar of the had HC differed in their reading of the exception under IPC Section 375 that shields husbands from a rape charge by wives. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/UJGwQ9O
AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan held in Waqf case
The anti corruption branch (ACB) of the Delhi government on Friday arrested AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan for his alleged involvement in a case of illegal appointments and financial irregularities in the management of Delhi Waqf Board. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/UJGwQ9O
Thursday, 15 September 2022
Statute not static, why can’t it provide for EWS quota: SC
As the petitioners challenging the constitutional validity of the 103rd constitutional amendment entitling economically weaker sections (EWS) to reservation contended that economic status cannot be the basis for granting preferential treatment, the Supreme Court on Thursday said the Constitution is not a static but a living document and raised questions on why quota could not be given to the poor. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/q7FDZup
Karnataka upper House approves anti-conversion bill
The Karnataka Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill, 2021, better known as the anti-conversion bill, was finally passed in the legislative council on Thursday, nine months after it was tabled in the assembly. The bill was passed after a heated debate of six hours and amid a walkout by opposition Congress and JD(S) members. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/q7FDZup
‘One can ban miniskirt, not hijab on grounds of morality’
n the ongoing hearing of a batch of petitions challenging the Karnataka high court’s judgment that upheld the ban on wearing hijab by students in educational institutions, the Muslim side on Thursday told the Supreme Court that a girl student can be barred from wearing a miniskirt to an educational institution but not a hijab by applying the restrictions of public order, decency and morality to the freedom of expression under Article 19(2). Via Times of India https://ift.tt/q7FDZup
Didi kin says would have shot protesters
Reacting to Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee’s remarks that had he been present at the spot where BJP workers were protesting, he would have shot them multiple times in their heads, the saffron party on Thursday said West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee and her nephew have a “fascist mindset” and “no regard for the Constitution”. Abhishek used the words “goli marna” multiple times at a press conference. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/q7FDZup
Centre, Assam and adivasi militant outfits sign pact
Achieving yet another milestone in efforts to establish “permanent peace” in Assam by inking settlements with various armed insurgent outfits active in the state, the Centre, Assam government and eight armed adivasi groups signed a tripartite agreement in the presence of home minister Amit Shah and Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday, to end the “decades-old crisis of adivasis and tea garden workers”. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/q7FDZup
Bombay high court issues contempt notice 3 months in advance
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Wednesday, 14 September 2022
We didn’t become secular in 1976: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said India had always been a secular country even when the framers of the Constitution had not thought it fit to insert the word ‘secular’ in the Preamble. The Preamble of the Constitution, which came into force on January 26, 1950 with India becoming a republic, had originally stated: “We, the people of India, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a sovereign democratic Republic….” Via Times of India https://ift.tt/E0ti8YT
Hijab appellants claim a trend
After arguing for lifting of the hijab ban in educational institutions citing its essentiality to Islam and women’s right to choice of dress as part of right to freedom of expression and privacy, the Muslim side on Wednesday told the SC that it has become a trend with the majority community to target Islamic religious practices, customs and places of worship. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/E0ti8YT
Bengal govt has crossed all levels of brutality: BJP
BJP on Wednesday said the Mamata Banerjee government in West Bengal has crossed all limits of brutality, repression and police torture to deny its party workers of their political right to raise their voice in a democratic and peaceful manner. Senior BJP member Ravi Shankar Prasad said, “Mamata ji, all your reactions in West Bengal are contrary to your personal evolution and suffering. This is not your normal behaviour." Via Times of India https://ift.tt/E0ti8YT
Gen Pande: Nepal must decide soon on Agnipath enlistment
India may be forced to withdraw vacancies for enlisting soldiers from Nepal under its new Agnipath scheme in the ongoing recruitment cycle if the landlocked country does not take a decision in time, Army chief Gen Manoj Pande said on Wednesday. Such a move by India, if it comes to that, could have adverse implications for the already delicately poised relationship with Nepal, where China has systematically made huge strategic inroads over the years. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/E0ti8YT
12 dead, 18 hurt in Poonch accident
As many as 12 people died while 18 others were injured after the minibus they were travelling in fell into a gorge at Sawjian Nallah in J&K’s Poonch district on Wednesday morning. Among the deceased were two minor boys, aged five and 14, as well as three women, two of them teenagers. “The accident took place near Barari Ballah Sawjian around 8.35am when the bus driver lost control of the vehicle near a bridge. The bus skidded off the road and fell into a deep gorge,” said an official. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/E0ti8YT
Tuesday, 13 September 2022
BJP will form govt in Gujarat again: Shah
Exuding confidence that BJP will form the government in Gujarat under the leadership of CM Bhupendra Patel after the assembly elections later this year, Union home minister Amit Shah on Tuesday asserted that “dream sellers” will not win in the state. Speaking virtually on the commemoration of Patel completing one year in office as CM, Shah said BJP will again form the government with a two-thirds majority. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/GoxnRfA
Modi-Putin bilateral meet likely on Friday
While disengagement at Gogra-Hot Springs was verified and completed on Tuesday, suspense continued over the possibility of a bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Samarkand this week. Sources also said that India and Russia are discussing the possibility of a meeting between Modi and President Vladimir Putin. Kremlin, in a statement, said on Tuesday that Putin will have a number of bilateral meetings in Samarkand. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/GoxnRfA
Poll panel delists 86 non-existent parties
Continuing its crackdown on registered unrecognised political parties (RUPPs) found to be non-existent or repeatedly defaulting on the statutory requirements as per the Representation of the People Act, the Election Commission on Tuesday deleted 86 more RUPPs from the list of registered parties after a physical verification did not find them at their registered addresses. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/GoxnRfA
Officer who probed Ishrat Jahan case dismissed, moves SC
Satish Chandra Verma, a senior IPS officer who had assisted the CBI in its investigation into the alleged fake encounter case of Ishrat Jahan in Gujarat, has approached the Supreme Court challenging the Union home ministry's decision, taken on August 30, to dismiss him a month before his scheduled retirement on September 30. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/GoxnRfA
J&K recruitment scam: CBI searches 36 locations
CBI sleuths on Tuesday conducted searches at 36 locations across the country, including in Jammu & Kashmir, in an ongoing investigation related to recruitment of sub-inspectors in J&K Police. According to police sources, searches were carried out in Jammu, Srinagar (both in J&K), Karnal, Mahendergarh, Rewari (in Haryana), Gandhinagar (Gujarat), Delhi, Ghaziabad (UP) and Bangalore (Karnataka), among other places. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/GoxnRfA
Monday, 12 September 2022
Rohatgi set to be AG again as Venugopal says no to extension
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Make cancer a notified disease: Parliament panel
Cancer should be classified a notifiable disease, the parliamentary standing committee on health and family welfare has recommended. In its 139th report, which was submitted to the Rajya Sabha secretariat on Monday, the committee has said that making cancer a ‘notified disease’ will not only ensure a robust database of cancer deaths but also help in determining the accurate incidence and prevalence of the disease in the country. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/frJ32lo
‘Ex-spy’ fights 30-year battle, wins 10 lakh relief from govt
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SC fast-tracks CAA hearing, to set up a 3-judge bench
As a clutch of petitions challenging constitutional validity of the contentious Citizenship (Amendment) Act and subsequent Rules has been pending for over two-and-half years with no effective hearing, the Supreme Court on Monday decided to fast-track the proceedings and asked the counsel appearing for both the sides to come out with a “road map” for conducting the hearing on over 250 petitions. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/frJ32lo
Retail inflation up in August to 7%, IIP slows sharply
Retail inflation accelerated in August on the back of high food prices, reversing a three-month downward trend and remained above the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) upper tolerance level of 6% for the eighth consecutive month, which may prompt the central bank to raise interest rates again. The retail inflation data showed cereal and product prices rose 9.6% in August while vegetable prices shot up 13.2% during the month. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/frJ32lo
Shringar Gauri worship hearing to go on, Gyanvapi plea rejected
The court of the Varanasi district judge on Monday held as maintainable a suit filed by five Hindu women seeking the right to daily worship of the Goddess Shringar Gauri and other “visible and invisible” deities in the Gyanvapi mosque complex. It said the 1991 Places of Worship Act cited by the custodians of the shrine to challenge the plea wasn't a bar in this case as the plaintiffs never asked for the mosque to be converted into a temple. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/frJ32lo
Sunday, 11 September 2022
KCR, HDK agree on need for anti-BJP front for 2024 polls
Telangana CM K Chandrashekar Rao and former Karnataka CM and Janata Dal (Secular) leader H D Kumaraswamy on Sunday arrived at a consensus that an alternative political front at the national level should be stitched to achieve ‘BJP-Mukt Bharat’ in 2024 general elections. Kumaraswamy, who had come to Hyderabad on an invitation from KCR, pledged support to his plan. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Zoy6S1C
'Granting EWS quota to upper castes mockery of reservation'
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NCP: Pawar not claimant to PM job, suited to act as oppn bridge
NCP patriarch Sharad Pawar has never been a prime ministerial aspirant but is best suited to serve as a bridge between opposition parties since he commands respect from all, his party said on Sunday even as the veteran Rajya Sabha MP told party leaders that NCP will never “surrender” before the “rulers in Delhi”. The assertion was made by party MP Praful Patel amid renewed activity within the opposition camp to unite all non-BJP outfits. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Zoy6S1C
Azad: J&K won’t get special status back
Political parties claiming to be fighting for restoration of J&K's special status are chasing votes rather than an achievable goal, former CM Ghulam Nabi Azad declared in north Kashmir's Baramulla on Sunday to set the tone for his second coming in the Valley's politics within weeks of quitting Congress. "I openly voted against the bill (to nullify articles 370 and 35A) in Parliament, but some people are creating a false narrative for vote politics," Azad said. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Zoy6S1C
Saturday, 10 September 2022
BJP slams Rahul Gandhi meet with ‘hate speech’ pastor
In the video which went viral, pastor P George Ponnaiah is seen responding to the Congress leader’s question about whether Jesus was a form of God, saying, “Jesus is the real God. God reveals him(self) as a man, a real person...not like Shakti...so we see a human person.” Via Times of India https://ift.tt/xV34cTe
CUET scores to ‘normalise’ differences across test dates
The scorecard of a candidate will have percentiles and “normalised” scores, not raw marks, for each subject. Universities will use the normalised marks for preparing the ranking list for admissions. Over nine lakh aspirants for undergraduate programmes of around 90 universities are waiting for their CUET-UG results. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/xV34cTe
Resistance to high-end antibiotics is growing: ICMR
According to the ICMR report, the survey found 87.5% samples of Acinetobacter baumannii tested in 2021 were resistant to carbapenems, which is a high-end antibiotic. This, researchers said, limited the treatment option in individuals suffering from infection caused by the bacteria. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/xV34cTe
Consider remission to lifers within 3 months, SC tells UP
A bench of Justices D Y Chandrachud and Hima Kohli took a compassionate view of the lifers languishing in crowded prisons despite spending long years in prison and despite fulfilling the conditions in the policy relating to remission of sentence for convicts sentenced to imprisonment for life for heinous offences. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/xV34cTe
Must make India global innovation hub in next 25 years: PM
The PM lauded the role of Indian scientists in developing the Covid-19 vaccine and contributing to the world’s biggest vaccine drive. Noting that there has been a substantial increase in investment on science and technology since 2014. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/xV34cTe
22% rise in number of mentally ill jail inmates: NCRB
Last year, 7,524 inmates were reported to be suffering from mental illness. Percentage wise, those suffering from mental illness accounted for 1.5% of the 4.88 lakh inmates lodged in various prisons as on December 2020. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/xV34cTe
India protests US move to upgrade Pak’s F-16 fleet
The package for Pakistan, which reversed the Trump administration's decision in 2018 to suspend such assistance to Islamabad, was announced while India was hosting top US officials, including US assistant secretary of state for south and central Asian affairs Donald Lu , for a US-India 2+2 Intersessional Meeting. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/xV34cTe
38% of superbug-infected ICU patients die in 14 days: Study
Most doctors know that ICU patients in India who stay for longer periods get infected by gram-negative micro-organisms, which are more difficult to treat than gram-positive organisms found in western world ICUs. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/xV34cTe
Friday, 9 September 2022
'100+ apps outwitted FIU, sent thousands of crores to China'
During investigation of these Chinese-controlled entities, the ED found more than a hundred apps related to loans, betting and dating, which are controlled from China. The betting apps alone have grossed revenues of Rs 1,300 crore, according to the agency. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/spkPUGO
Bombay HC says even convicts have right to best medical treatment
In its order on Thursday, a division bench of justices Rohit Deo and Anil Pansare said, “Conviction does not dilute either the constitutional right under Article 21 or the basic human rights, one of the facets of which is that the convict received appropriate treatment.” Via Times of India https://ift.tt/spkPUGO
Hit by poor rains, kharif area dips
While paddy and pulses showed higher decline of 20 LH and 6 LH respectively, oilseeds reported a decline of over 1 LH (nearly 1%). Deficit is, however, bridged to an extent by the higher acreage of millets and cotton that showed an increase of nearly 8 LH (over 4%) and 9 LH (over 7%), respectively, over the last year’s figures. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/spkPUGO
'CUET-UG results to be declared by September 15'
The debut edition of the CUET-UG, a gateway to undergraduate admissions, began in July and concluded on August 30. “The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to announce the CUET-UG results by September 15 or if possible, even a couple of days earlier,” said M Jagadesh Kumar. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/spkPUGO
PP-15 disengagement by September 12: China, India
Beijing, said the agreement for disengagement at Patrolling Point-15, which started at 8.30am on Thursday and will see landforms in the area restored to pre-standoff period, was a positive development and conducive to peace and tranquillity in the border areas. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/spkPUGO
In King’s speech, Charles vows life of service
In his speech, Charles echoed many of his mother’s sentiments, speaking of her legacy and of his commitment to continue it. “Our values have remained and must remain constant,” he said. He also bestowed the title of Prince of Wales on his son and heir, William; and William’s wife, Catherine, becomes Princess of Wales. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/spkPUGO
NEET qualifying marks this year are lowest ever
The cutoff scores have generally hovered around the 130s to 140s for general category and about 105 to 120 for the reserved categories in most years since the National Eligibility and Entrance Test (NEET) was introduced in 2016, 2018-19 being an exception. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/spkPUGO
SC gives bail to Kerala journalist Siddique Kappan
A bench of CJI U U Lalit and Justices S Ravindra Bhat and P S Narasimha ordered he be released within three days on conditions to the satisfaction of the trial court. The SC passed the order after telling the state, “So till now, you have not shown anything (against Kappan) that was provocative.” Via Times of India https://ift.tt/spkPUGO
36% surge in direct tax collections to nearly Rs 6.5 lakh crore
“Refunds amounting to Rs 1.19 lakh crore have been issued during 1st April, 2022 to 8th September, 2022, which are 65.3% higher than refunds issued during the same period in the preceding year,” the Central Board of Direct Taxes said in a statement. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/spkPUGO
Thursday, 8 September 2022
Pradhan calls upon US institutions to partner India in boosting education
Dharmendra Pradhan also called for strengthening collaboration in the areas of research and skill development between the two countries. “India is taking great efforts in skilling, re-skilling and up skilling its youth. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Dx2gSlm
How is hijab compulsory in Islam when namaz isn’t: SC
The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Muslim side as to how hijab has become essential and mandatory for Muslim women when the petitioners are arguing that it is not compulsory for the community to observe the five principal tenets of Islam — namaz, haj, roza, zakat and imaan. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Dx2gSlm
China, India & Japan unite for a free Indo-Pacific
While India is grappling with the continuing military confrontation in eastern Ladakh with China, though troop disengagement has taken place in a few areas, Japan is strengthening its military capabilities to prepare for any contingency arising out of the Taiwan Strait crisis. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Dx2gSlm
Operation Unicorn: The plan for Queen's death in Scotland
The unicorn is the national animal of Scotland and forms part of the royal coat of arms, along with the lion of England. The 96-year-old monarch passed away at her remote Highlands residence, Balmoral, with all her immediate family flying in to be at her side. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Dx2gSlm
Angela Kelly: The woman who dressed late Queen Elizabeth II
Mary Angela Kelly, a British fashion designer, dressmaker, and milliner, served as Personal Assistant and Senior Dresser to Queen Elizabeth II since 2002. Her official title was that of a Personal Assistant, Adviser and Curator to Her Majesty The Queen and she took care of her majesty's jewellery, insignias and wardrobe). Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Dx2gSlm
Wednesday, 7 September 2022
Setback for Yediyurappa as Karnataka HC restores graft complaint
A special court for cases pertaining to elected representatives had rejected Abraham’s complaint on the ground that the governor had refused to sanction Yediyurappa’s prosecution on an application filed by the complainant. Abraham challenged the said order. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Dx2gSlm
River taken for dead for 30 years floods Bengaluru area
The overflowing river underscored the volume of rainfall in its catchment area and in the city over a short period of time. Torrential rain since last weekend had caused heavy flooding in large swathes of Bengaluru, including high-end residential colonies. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Gsohm8w
Setback for Yediyurappa as Karnataka HC restores graft complaint
A special court for cases pertaining to elected representatives had rejected Abraham’s complaint on the ground that the governor had refused to sanction Yediyurappa’s prosecution on an application filed by the complainant. Abraham challenged the said order. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Gsohm8w
ED in top gear, gets refund of Rs 23,000 crore to banks
While a majority of cases under PMLA are pending, the ED has managed to obtain 25 convictions in the 17 year-old act. It has been encountering immense legal hurdles from many of the accused who are influential politicians and business tycoons. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Gsohm8w
Pakistan qualify for Asia Cup final, India out of contention
Naseem Shah probably hit the two most important sixes to protect Pakistan’s ego on a Wednesday night that broke millions of Afghan hearts and knocked India out of the Asia Cup. Naseem's hefty blows may not match the Javed Miandad's last-ball six off Chetan Sharma from 1986, it would hurt Indian fans as much. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Gsohm8w
Tuesday, 6 September 2022
Hotel tariffs in flood-affected Bengaluru double
Sources in the hospitality sector said rooms in star hotels were getting booked for 10-15 days as guests expect it will take that much time for their luxury homes to be cleaned and refurbished once the flood misery ends. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Gsohm8w
Coal-based power plants again get extension to install emissions control equipment
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Global woes, inflation may not hit recovery: Moody’s
“While risks stemming from a high debt burden and weak debt affordability remain, we expect that the economic environment will allow for a gradual narrowing in the general government fiscal deficit over the next few years, avoiding further deterioration in the sovereign credit profile,” according to the ratings agency. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/lD7O2Bk
Asia Cup: India lose to Lanka, stare at elimination
Defending champions India went perilously close to elimination after a 6-wicket defeat against Sri Lanka in their super four stage match of the Asia Cup. The result left the Men in Blue at the mercy of the other teams to have a chance of making it to the final. It also meant that India skipper Rohit Sharma's scintillating 41-ball 72 went in vain, as the islanders completed a chase of 174 with a ball to spare. India will be out of the tournament if Pakistan beat Afghanistan on Wednesday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/lD7O2Bk
Monday, 5 September 2022
NMC warns doctors over conversion therapy to LGBTQ
Offering conversion therapy to LGBTQIA+ youth will amount to "professional misconduct", National Medical Commission has warned doctors. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/TRC3tyb
All barricades will be manned: Delhi cops to HC
Delhi Police Monday said no unmanned barricades would be left on roads and it would act immediately if the public reported any violations on helpline number 112 or Twitter. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/TRC3tyb
7 in 10 Indians in rear seats do not wear seat belts: Poll
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Rishi loses Truss vote, Liz wins Tory leadership race to become next UK prime minister
Liz Truss has won the Conservative leadership race and will become the next UK prime minister on Tuesday after defeating Narayana Murthy’s son-in-law, Rishi Sunak, in the contest. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/TRC3tyb
Tories one family, time to unite behind PM Truss, says Sunak
Rishi Sunak on Monday asked Tory members to unite behind newly appointed British Prime Minister Liz Truss, minutes after she defeated him in the leadership contest to succeed Boris Johnson, to steer the country through difficult times. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/TRC3tyb
Jharkhand CM Soren wins trust vote 48-0 amid BJP walkout
Staring at the prospect of disqualification as an MLA in the office-of-profit case for almost two weeks, Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren Monday sought and won a cakewalk 48-0 trust vote in the 81-member assembly amid a BJP walkout and the forced absence of three Congress MLAs barred from leaving Bengal since their arrest there with a pile of cash. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/TRC3tyb
Sunday, 4 September 2022
Tata Sons ex-chairman Cyrus Mistry killed in Ahmedabad-Mumbai highway accident
Cyrus Mistry (54) — who was born into one of India’s richest families and was chosen to succeed Ratan Tata as chairman of the Tata Group in 2012 and then removed four years later — was killed on the spot in a car accident on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad National Highway, about 110km from Mumbai, on Sunday afternoon. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/5DtZINw
Congress leader Rahul attacks government for ‘bigotry & cronyism’
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Be generous with water sharing: Hasina to India
Ahead of her four-day visit beginning Monday, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina called upon India to show more generosity in sharing river waters, saying the people of her country had to suffer because of unresolved issues, including the Teesta stalemate. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/5DtZINw
No one except MSD messaged me after I quit Test captaincy: Kohli
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Saturday, 3 September 2022
Live: Germany pledges $199 million in aid for displaced people in Ukraine
Germany will provide Ukraine with an additional 200 million euros ($199.02 million) to fund aid programmes for those internally displaced as a result of Russia's invasion, Development Minister Svenja Schulze told Funke Media group. Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal will visit Berlin on Monday where he will meet German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Stay with TOI for latest updates: Via Times of India https://ift.tt/3lewSqV
Shabana, Javed, Naseer part of 'tukde tukde' gang sleeper cell: MP minister
Madhya Pradesh home minister Narottam Mishra on Friday called actor Shabana Azmi, her husband and lyricist Javed Akhtar and actor Naseeruddin Shah "sleeper cells of the tukde-tukde gang". He was responding to a query on Shabana breaking down during a TV interview on 11 convicts walking free in the Bilkis Bano rape case. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/3lewSqV
Greater Noida: Man dies as speeding BMW falls off Yamuna Expressway
A man died while another was injured after the BMW car they were travelling in lost control and fell off the Yamuna Expressway on Saturday morning. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/3lewSqV
In 75th year of freedom, India overtakes UK as 5th largest economy
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Friday, 2 September 2022
Hindu outfit claims UP's Budaun mosque built on razed temple
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Sweet September: Delhi slum dwellers due to shift to Kathputli, Kalkaji
The Delhi Development Authority plans to hand over the first batch of flats built under in situ slum redevelopment projects at Kalkaji Extension and Kathputli Colony this month. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/dMI9Ksw
20 years, no remission: Delhi HC enhances punishment in rape-murder
Saying the accused showed a "depraved and evil" mentality, Delhi HC enhanced the punishment of two men, who had challenged the trial court verdict in a brutal 2012 gang rape and murder case, to a minimum of 20 years in jail without remission. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/dMI9Ksw
We believe in a free, open & inclusive Indo-Pacific... Vikrant will be key: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inducted into the Navy its first fully made-in-India aircraft carrier INS Vikrant — also the largest warship to be built in country — and unveiled a new Shivaji-inspired Naval Ensign to go with it, terming the first “a tribute to the rising spirits of India on the global horizon” and the second a symbolic shedding of “the burden of slavery”. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/dMI9Ksw
Thursday, 1 September 2022
Delhiites miss discounts, brands as city reverts to old liquor policy
Government-run liquor stores reopened in the capital after almost 10 months on Thursday as the Delhi government made a transition to the old excise regime. More than 350 retail shops spread across the city, though with fewer brands, started their business on September 1. Customers missed the benefits offered by the Excise Policy 2021-22. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/dMI9Ksw
Dirty Yamuna: NGT pulls up Delhi, UP, Haryana
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has sought an explanation from the chief secretaries of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana on the worsening condition of the Yamuna flowing through the capital. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/0ke7yAZ
'Need proof of wrongdoing to bar government from running temples'
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‘Rishimania’ takes hold in London’s Wembley at final hustings of hopefuls
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