Monday 31 October 2022
Procession through runway, Kerala airport to stay shut for 5 hrs
The airport suspends its services twice a year — in March-April for Painkuni festival and in October-November for the Arattu procession, when Lord Vishnu is carried from the Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple on a palanquin to Shanghumugham beach, located just behind the airport, for a ritual bath. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/UBMfgPu
Musk, who runs four companies, will now be Twitter CEO
Musk, who also runs rocket company SpaceX, brain-chip startup Neuralink and tunneling firm the Boring Company, fired Twitter's previous chief, Parag Agrawal, and other top company officials last week. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/SkL2psW
Sebi bans Mehul Choksi from market for 10 years
Choksi had defrauded Punjab National Bank and in January 2018 fled the country. Currently he’s been proclaimed an offender by the government and several cases against him, by agencies like CBI, Enforcement Directorate and the Income Tax department, are pending. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/SkL2psW
'Those with less than 6 mths to retire can withdraw EPS-95 amount'
At present, EPFO subscribers with less than six months of service left are allowed to withdraw the accumulations in their employees’ provident fund account only. EPFO’s highest decision making body, the Central Board of Trustees (CBT), recommended the amendments to the EPS-95 scheme to the government. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/SkL2psW
21 drown during Chhath in Bihar, 15 were minors
On Monday, two youths drowned in Bihpur. Five people drowned in Saharsa district, while three drowned in Muzaffarpur and one in Madhubani. Two minor boys drowned and one went missing in Supaul district. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/SkL2psW
Sunday 30 October 2022
Will campaign for candidates of BJP in Bihar bypolls: Chirag
“I had a long meeting with Amit Shah last night. After the Chhath Puja and bypolls, we will have more meetings with the him and PM Narendra Modi,” Chirag Paswan said in Patna. Responding to a question whether his party will be a part of the NDA, Chirag said the decision was only confined to the upcoming polls. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/SkL2psW
Brazil's Lula defeats Bolsonaro to win presidency again
The vote was a rebuke for the fiery far-right populism of Bolsonaro, who emerged from the back benches of Congress to forge a novel conservative coalition but lost support as Brazil ran up one of the worst death tolls of the Covid-19 pandemic. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/wO2slUA
On radio, PM lauds Isro feat, refers to solar energy on Chhath
With his monthly radio programme ‘coinciding with ‘Chhath Puja’ when the sun is worshipped, the PM said solar energy is the blessing of the sun god who has not only been revered for centuries, but has also been the focus of people’s way of life in India. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/wO2slUA
South Korea in shock, grief as 153 die in Halloween crowd surge
Kim Mi Sung, an official at a nonprofit organization that promotes tourism in Itaewon, said she performed CPR on 10 people who were unconscious, mostly women wearing witch outfits and other Halloween costumes. Nine of them were declared dead on the spot. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/wO2slUA
Saturday 29 October 2022
Minors tied to truck & dragged over alleged cash, mobile phone theft in MP
A video of the incident went viral on social media prompting police to register a case against the accused. ACP Nihit Upadhyay said: “The incident was reported around 8am when two minors were tied to a truck and dragged on the road. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/dgKkwiV
‘Auction of girls’: Incident happened in 2005 when BJP was in office, says Rajasthan CM
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Cachar woman branded Bangladeshi by cops declared Indian by FT
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Irish educator working in Kolkata for 62 years to leave over visa issues
MacCarthaigh recalled growing up in Ireland when Protestants and Catholics were at each other’s throats and his homeland was badly off on many fronts. “I got no love… I was one of 11 children. We were quite poor. My family would have been better off with two or three children. As with most people, one’s childhood becomes the primary source of one’s inspiration to become the person they are going to be.” Via Times of India https://ift.tt/dgKkwiV
Friday 28 October 2022
Eye on China, Antony Blinken says all must back ban on terrorists
In a recorded message, Blinken said the international community had a responsibility to the victims and people everywhere to bring to justice the perpetrators of the Mumbai attacks, including their masterminds. He said, “If the perpetrators go unpunished, the message to terrorists will be that their heinous crimes will be tolerated.” Via Times of India https://ift.tt/dgKkwiV
Fair trial in gold smuggling case not possible in Kerala: ED in SC
In a rejoinder affidavit, the ED said that transfer of trial was needed as high-profile persons, including the former principal secretary of the CM, were involved and they were trying to influence the accused and witnesses. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/rwpAbxS
SC didn’t agree with will of people: Rijiju on NJAC
The NJAC Act, unanimously passed by both the Houses of Parliament and ratified by more than half of all the states, was struck down by a Constitution bench of the apex court as unconstitutional in 2015, and the collegium system of appointing judges to high courts and the SC was upheld. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/rwpAbxS
Trump says he’s ‘very happy’ about Musk’s Twitter takeover
The possibility of Trump’s return to Twitter — he was banned after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol — has been the subject of much speculation since Musk announced his intentions to buy the company and take a less heavy-handed approach with users who post objectionable and provocative content. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/rwpAbxS
At UN meet, India plays clip of Pak terrorist directing 26/11 hit
The 2-day CTC meeting started in Mumbai with all UNSC member-states participating in a wreath-laying ceremony at the 26/11 Memorial at the Taj hotel, one of the main targets of the Mumbai attacks. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/rwpAbxS
Aim is to ensure progress of far-flung areas to fulfil country’s security needs: Rajnath
In a statement, a defence spokesperson said, "These 75 projects — 45 bridges, 27 roads, two helipads and one carbon neutral habitat — are spread across six states and two Union Territories (UTs). Twenty of these projects are in Jammu & Kashmir; 18 each in Ladakh and Arunachal Pradesh; five in Uttarakhand and 14 in other border states of Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Rajasthan.” Via Times of India https://ift.tt/rwpAbxS
Thursday 27 October 2022
Divorced Muslim women entitled to maintenance till they remarry: Court
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Azam Khan found guilty in 2019 'hate speech', gets 3 years in jail, out on bail
Azam may now lose his house membership, as per a landmark Supreme Court judgment, dated July 10, 2013, that says if any MLA, MLC or MP is convicted in a criminal case and gets jail of minimum two years then he/she loses membership of the house with immediate effect. The UP assembly can also move quickly to disqualify him. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/bKGjiyF
Follow Musk? Consult doctor before using his favoured ‘weight loss’ drug
Wegovy is a higher dose version of the diabetes drug semaglutide. It was approved by the USFDA in June 2021 for chronic weight management in patients with a body mass index (BMI) of 27 kg/m2 or greater who have at least one weight-related ailment or in patients with a BMI of 30 kg/m2 or greater. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/bKGjiyF
2nd blow to Maha: Tata-Airbus’ `22k cr IAF deal flies off to Guj
While the project, which promises thousands of jobs, comes as a boost for Gujarat ahead of the assembly polls there, for the four-month-old Balasahebanchi Sena-BJP government in Maharashtra, it is yet another blow, that too after industries minister Uday Samant of the Shinde Sena said on September 15 that though the state had lost the Vedanta project, it would secure the Tata-Airbus project to produce military aircraft in Nagpur. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/bKGjiyF
Narayana Murthy told me I could have more impact on the world through politics than business: Rishi Sunak
Narayana Murthy is the billionaire founder of Infosys who has now devoted his life to philanthropy. Sunak worked for Goldman Sachs, gained an MBA from Stanford and then worked for a hedge fund before becoming an MP. Many wonder why he left such a well-paid career to enter the sparring world of politics. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/bKGjiyF
Wednesday 26 October 2022
Transfer 51 officials by 4pm today, EC instructs Gujarat govt
The six senior IPS officers directed to be transferred by EC are currently posted in Ahmedabad city or Surat. The ones from Ahmedabad police commissionerate are additional commissioner of police (ACP) (crime) Premvir Sinh; ACP (traffic) A G Chauhan; deputy commissioner of police (DCP) (control room) Harshad Patel; DCP, Zone IV Mukesh Patel; and DCP (traffic) Bhakti Thakar. Only one IPS officer sought to be transferred is from Surat police commissionerate — DCP (crime) Rupal Solanki. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/bKGjiyF
Kerala guv wants FM out, CM says no way
In a letter sent to the CM on Tuesday, the governor quoted news reports on Balagopal’s speech on October 18 on the Kariavattom university campus, where he said those coming from states like UP may not be able to understand the democratic functioning of universities in Kerala. He also said the vice chancellor of Banaras Hindu University was functioning with “50 to 100 security guards” when he visited the university as an MP. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/bKGjiyF
Russia’s outreach to India comes amid Putin order to test response to nuclear strike
Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu briefed Singh on the deteriorating situation in Ukraine, including “his concerns about possible provocations through the use of a dirty bomb”, while discussing the conflict as well as bilateral defence cooperation. “Both ministers agreed to remain in touch,” the statement added. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/9gPBX87
India plans military drill with US near China border
Warships, submarines, fighters, aircraft and helicopters will be deployed by India, the US, Japan and Australia off Yokosuka in Japan from November 8 to 18 for the top-notch Malabar exercise, with the four 'Quad' countries having firmly declared their intent to deter any "coercion" in the Indo-Pacific with an eye on China's aggressive expansionist policies. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/9gPBX87
Sunak tears into Labour at first PMQs, fends off attacks on his wife and wealth
Starmer, leader of the Labour party, began by saying: “The first British Asian prime minister is a significant moment in our national story and it is a reminder that for all the challenges we face as a country, Britain is a place where people of all races and beliefs can fulfil their dreams. That is not true in every country.” Via Times of India https://ift.tt/9gPBX87
Pak security overdrive as Imran plans 8-day ‘freedom’ march to capital
Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf's Asad Umar, a former minister, said Imran and his supporters would cover nearly 400km in a week.Former PM and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif alleged that the proposed long march was meant to create a situation where the next army chief would be of Imran's choosing rather than any noble goal. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/9gPBX87
Tuesday 25 October 2022
Labelling hubby womaniser is cruelty: HC
The judges noted that the FC's order was based on the wife's "unsubstantiated" allegations - that he was constantly under influence of liquor, out late at night and on some pretext visited her sister. Her sister only deposed that he drank liquor. "The evidence on record produced by the petitioner fails to prove the allegations made by her in pleadings," they said. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/9gPBX87
With Rs 4-5k crore biz, TN fireworks hub sees a crackling Diwali
A hub for fireworks manufacturers, Virudhunagar contributes to nearly 90% of the country's production. There are over 1,000 fireworks units in the district and nearly eight lakh employees are directly and indirectly dependent on this industry for their livelihood. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/9gPBX87
Tamil Nadu blast: UAPA against 5, cops claim IS link, plot to hit 5 places
CCTV camera footage purportedly shows deceased Jameesha Mubin, whom the NIA had interrogated in 2019, and three of the arrested IS suspects placing two LPG cylinders and three drums filled with “light explosives” in the car around 11.30pm on Saturday, Coimbatore police commissioner V Balakrishnan said. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/9gPBX87
Uber held guilty of deficient service, asked to pay ₹20k to Mumbai resident
Complainant Kavita Sharma, an advocate, was to take a flight to Chennai on June 12, 2018, at 5.50 pm from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai. She booked an Uber cab at around 3.29 pm for the airport, which is around 36 km away from her residence. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/9gPBX87
Cervical cancer self-sampling test kits could replace pap smears
The HPV self-sampling kit, similar in principle to the home-testing kits for the Covid-causing SARS-CoV-2 virus, is at the moment being tested by various institutes and hospitals in India to find out the acceptance among women and its efficiency. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/9gPBX87
CCI fines Google 936 crore for monopoly abuse
In its latest order, Competition Commission of India (CCI) asked Google to "cease and desist" from practicing policies that supposedly give it powers to abuse its dominant position in running Play Store, which houses millions of apps that Android phone customers can download. "... practices followed by Google result in leveraging its dominance in market for licensable mobile OS (operating system) and app stores for Android OS, to protect its position in the downstream markets," CCI said. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/5QMmrYO
Rishi Sunak appoints backers of leadership rivals in Cabinet
Many of the faces he appointed were well-known MPs who had previously held Cabinet posts — an indication that he wants to have people with experience at the helm to steady the ship during turbulent times in the UK, unlike his predecessors who appointed loyalists regardless of competence. There is speculation Sunak has done this to ensure that he does not inadvertently create a group of disgruntled rebel MPs denied cabinet posts who subsequently plot to oust him, as has happened in the past. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/ZbC4KBS
'Musk informs he plans to close Twitter deal by Friday'
The banks that committed to fund Musk's buyout of Twitter have finished putting together the final debt financing agreement and are in the process of signing the necessary documents, according to a Bloomberg News report. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/ZbC4KBS
A PIO at No. 10 soon, Cameron had told Modi barely seven years ago
This meant the Conservative leadership race was over, and Sunak, the youngest UK PM since 1812 at 42, automatically became the Conservative leader. Although Mordaunt thought many of former PM Boris Johnson’s supporters would switch to her after he bailed out, in fact many of them, including Priti Patel, on Monday morning switched to backing Sunak. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/ZbC4KBS
Monday 24 October 2022
War never first, always our last resort, says PM Modi
India has always viewed war as the last resort, but the armed forces have the strength and strategies to give a befitting reply to anyone who casts an evil eye on the nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday. Addressing the armed forces here on Diwali, the prime minister also recalled his visit to this frontier region in the aftermath of the Kargil conflict in 1999 when the Indian military had "crushed the hood of terror". Via Times of India https://ift.tt/rlyi2qX
Mumbai: Toddler following mom dragged away, killed by leopard
In the second incident the leopard reportedly tore off the seats of several bikes parked in the neighbourhood, said Mallikarjuna. "From the description we have received from the locals we have zeroed in on a young adult who may be responsible for these attacks. We are increasing the number of camera traps in the area," he said. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/rlyi2qX
Man gives cell phone for repair, loses Rs 2 lakh from bank
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Bombay HC ups aid to Rs 1cr for man left with 100% disability
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Sunday 23 October 2022
Far behind Sunak, Boris Johnson pulls out of UK PM race
Former prime minister Boris Johnson pulled out of the contest to become Britain's next leader on Sunday, saying he had the support of enough lawmakers to progress to the next stage but well behind front-runner former finance minister Rishi Sunak. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/PNSmvua
In unprecedented third term, China's Xi fills top team with acolytes
China's Xi Jinping secured a precedent-breaking third leadership term on Sunday and introduced a top governing body stacked with loyalists, cementing his place as the country's most powerful ruler since Mao Zedong. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/PNSmvua
AQI poor in Delhi, but cleanest Chhoti Diwali in 7 years
Air quality was in the 'poor' cateogry on Chhoti Diwali - AQI at 259 - but it was the cleanest since 2015. Weather analysts identified low stubble count due to late withdrawal of monsoon, and low wind speed to carry stubble smoke as major factors for the slightly better air quality. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/PNSmvua
UK live: Boris Johnson pulls out of PM race
Former prime minister Boris Johnson pulled out of the contest to become Britain's next leader on Sunday, saying he had the support of enough lawmakers to progress to the next stage but well behind front-runner former finance minister Rishi Sunak. Stay with TOI for the latest updates. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/PNSmvua
UP: Five of family killed as car rams into stranded container truck
Five persons of a family were killed when the car they were travelling in rammed into a stranded container truck near Khajhaula police outpost in Munderwa area of Basti district on late Sunday evening. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/PNSmvua
Saturday 22 October 2022
'2 Indians missing in Kenya killed by cops'
Two Indians who went missing in Kenya in July have been killed by the disbanded directorate of criminal investigations unit, a close President's aide said. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/CegAoH4
Job quota for 15 more groups as J&K expands its social caste list
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Shielding India from global challenges: PM Modi at 'Rozgar Mela'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India is taking several initiatives to cushion the impact of global economic challenges, while maintaining that the steps, as well as risks, taken by the government over the past few years have helped avert a major crisis. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/CegAoH4
1 5 die on way home for Diwali from Hyderabad to UP
Fifteen migrant workers died while 40 others were injured, many of them critically, when the bus they were travelling in crashed into a truck on a ghat road in MP's Rewa district late Friday. From Hyderabad, the workers were heading home to UP's Gorakhpur - a 1,500km journey - for Diwali. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/CegAoH4
Friday 21 October 2022
Mehbooba asked to vacate government bungalow
The Jammu and Kashmir administration has asked former CM and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti to vacate the government bungalow she has been occupying for over a decade and a half, the second such notice to leave the sprawling premises in over two years. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/6ALubtq
Punjab cabinet gives in-principle nod to old pension plan
In a move that is likely to benefit about 1.6 lakh Punjab government employees who joined service after 2004, the state cabinet on Friday decided in principle to restore the old pension scheme (OPS). Via Times of India https://ift.tt/6ALubtq
Crack down on hate-mongers, no plaint needed: SC to states
The Supreme Court on Friday directed police and state governments to initiate suo motu action against those accused of making hate speeches without waiting for a formal complaint and expressed concern over people spreading hatred and targeting communities in the name of religion. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/6ALubtq
Pakistan poll tribunal disqualifies Imran as MP in assets case
Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan was dealt potentially the biggest blow of his political career on Friday when the country's Election Commission disqualified him as an MP and barred him from holding any public office after holding him guilty of "intentionally" making "false statements and incorrect declaration of assets". Via Times of India https://ift.tt/6ALubtq
Maharashtra techie gets life term for conspiring to kill children
In the first cyberterrorism conviction in Maharashtra, computer engineer Anees Ansari was sentenced to life imprisonment on Friday for conspiring to kill children at the American school in Bandra Kurla Complex in 2014. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/6ALubtq
10 arrested for selling fake platelets in Prayagraj
Ten members of a gang allegedly selling fake platelets to patients were arrested here on Friday, police said. Senior Superintendent of Police Shailesh Kumar Pandey said the accused used to take plasma from different blood banks and then put it in pouches and sell the plasma as platelet. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/6ALubtq
Thursday 20 October 2022
Feed stray dogs in homes, not elsewhere: Bombay HC
In a warning to all animal lovers, the Nagpur bench of Bombay high court on Thursday directed all city authorities, including the police, to register cases against those obstructing civic officials from acting against menacing stray dogs. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/0FTR7Cr
Feed stray dogs in homes, not elsewhere: Bombay HC
In a warning to all animal lovers, the Nagpur bench of Bombay high court on Thursday directed all city authorities, including the police, to register cases against those obstructing civic officials from acting against menacing stray dogs. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/0FTR7Cr
Wednesday 19 October 2022
Elon Musk says excited by Twitter deal despite overpaying
Elon Musk on Wednesday said he was excited about his pending acquisition of Twitter Inc, although he and other investors were overpaying for the social media company. Musk, the chief executive of Tesla, was answering a question during a call after the electric vehicle maker's quarterly report. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/lbW9rHk
All hands on deck: How Tata companies help revamp Air India
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Court allows ED to seize Nirav Modi's assets worth Rs 500cr
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No remission info despite RTI pleas: Bilkis's husband
The Gujarat government may have disclosed details and documents regarding the remission of sentences of the 11 accused in the Bilkis Bano case in the Supreme Court, but the survivor and a witness in the case claim they have not till date received this information which they had sought under the RTI Act. Bilkis and the witness, Razzak Mansuri, had sought the details from different officials soon after the remission. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/lbW9rHk
China again blocks bid for UN ban on LeT terrorist
For the fourth time since June this year, China has put on hold a US-India proposal for a UN ban on a Pakistan-based operative of terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba. The proposal came days before the ongoing FATF meeting which may see Pakistan exiting the grey or increased monitoring list of the global terror-financing watchdog. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/lbW9rHk
Tuesday 18 October 2022
Live: Stage set for Cong to announce new party president today
The Congress will get its first non-Gandhi president in 24 years today after more than 9,500 party delegates cast their vote to choose between senior leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Shashi Tharoor. Stay with TOI for the latest developments Via Times of India https://ift.tt/UKXQnR9
HC links rising Bihar crime to 'ineffective' prohibition move
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Speed up Red Corner notices: PM Modi to Interpol
Urging Interpol to speed up Red Corner notices against fugitives, PM Modi said here on Tuesday there could be no safe havens for the corrupt, terrorists, drug cartels, poaching gangs and organised criminals. Modi said there was need for the global community to work expeditiously to eliminate these safe havens where the corrupt find a way to park the proceeds of crime. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/UKXQnR9
Monday 17 October 2022
Bilkis convicts freed after GoI nod: Gujarat govt to SC
The Gujarat government, in a 458-page affidavit in the Supreme Court, defended it decision to free 11 lifers in the Bilkis Bano case, and said, "The state government has considered the cases of all 11 prisoners as per the policy of 1992 and remission was granted on August 10. The state home department said that all the convicts had completed more than 14 years in prison under life imprisonment. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/oEL30wH
CBI pressure to quit AAP, says Sisodia; agency denies claim
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Army on drone hunt to enhance LAC logistics
The Army is now firmly stepping on the gas as far as induction of drones is considered. After kamikaze drones, artillery drones, armed drone swarms and the like, the force on Monday issued tenders for fast-track procurement of 363 drones to enhance operational logistics along the China border. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/oEL30wH
Inflation war to be dogged, prolonged: RBI
RBI's state of the economy report has said that the fight against inflation will be 'dogged and prolonged' given the long and variable lags with which monetary policy operates. It added that if the RBI succeeds in bringing down inflation, it will entrench India's prospects as one of the fastest growing economies in the world. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/oEL30wH
In a strategic step-back, BJP decides to skip Andheri polls
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Will try to make all litigants feel they've got justice: Next CJI
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Kharge vs Tharoor: 96% turnout in Congress poll to elect non-Gandhi chief
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Sunday 16 October 2022
Gujarat rolls out DNA test to confirm if meat is beef
Gujarat has become the first state in the country to roll out a rapid test that can confirm within an hour if meat seized on suspicion of being beef is from a cow. the Lamp DNA method - introduced in limited capacity in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar - is a better alternative to conventional methods like serological analysis and DNA analysis that take more than a day. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/WTflZEA
Saturday 15 October 2022
Stay curious: Falguni Nayar at 4th convocation of Bennett Univ
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Amit Shah slams Cong in 1st rally in poll-bound Himachal
A day after the Election Commission announced the poll schedule for Himachal Pradesh, home minister Amit Shah on Saturday, while addressing a rally in Sirmaur in the state, said PM Narendra Modi believes in development whereas Congress incites and divides people. Shah said, "Himachal Pradesh is going to set a new custom that is 'ek baar BJP, baar baar BJP'. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/YfZuwbE
Amul milk prices up, Guj spared; Mother Dairy too hikes rates
Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation, which markets milk under the Amul brand, has hiked the prices of Amul Gold (full cream) and buffalo milk by Rs 2 per litre each across all markets except for Gujarat. Mother Dairy also announced an increase in prices of full-cream milk and cow milk by Rs 2 per litre in Delhi-NCR and some other markets in North India with effect from October 16. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/YfZuwbE
Kashmiri Pandit killed in J&K's Shopian, 7th since 2020
A terrorist shot dead 43-year-old Kashmiri Pandit farmer Puran Krishan Bhat outside his home in Choudharygund village of south Kashmir’s Shopian district Saturday morning, triggering protests in Jammu against the latest targeted attack on the community. DIG Sujit Kumar said Kashmir Freedom Fighter (KFF), the proxy name of a terrorist outfit, claimed responsibility for the attack on Bhat. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/YfZuwbE
Friday 14 October 2022
Revision of rolls still on, J&K polls likely only next summer
Given that polls in Jammu & Kashmir - a massive logistical exercise given the far-flung areas, difficult terrain and security considerations that warrant huge deployment of central paramilitary forces - are usually spread over a month or so, polls may not be viable until winter months are past. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/F0WYlQB
Parents employed to build road to village of U-17 soccer skipper
Gorratoli in the Maoist hotbed of Jharkhand's Gumla district has more than one reason to be indebted to its daughter Astam Oraon, currently captaining India in the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. If it was the 17-year-old's exploits on the football field that got the road to the nondescript tribal village sanctioned, it was her parents' sweat that helped build the 2,380ft lifeline. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/F0WYlQB
Life of struggle & controversy shadows prof's love of teaching
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Gujarat polls to be announced soon, voting likely by Dec 4
Assembly polls in Gujarat will be announced soon, with voting likely to be held in one or two phases and completed by December 4, followed by counting alongside Himachal, Election Commission sources indicated. Though the term of the current Gujarat assembly expires on February 18, 2023, polls in the state will be held earlier to avoid any impact of Himachal results on level-playing field, they said. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/F0WYlQB
Ballistic missile test fired from nuclear submarine INS Arihant
India on Friday successfully tested a nuclear-capable ballistic missile from its solitary nuclear-powered submarine INS Arihant, and promptly declared that having an `assured retaliatory capability’ was in tune with the country’s `credible minimum deterrence’ against the first-use of nuclear weapons by an adversary. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/F0WYlQB
SC nixes Maha plea for stay on Saibaba relief, hearing today
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Thursday 13 October 2022
Gopal Italia is a serial offender, also abused PM's mother: BJP
Union minister Smriti Irani launched a scathing attack on Gopal Italia and called him a "gutter mouth" for making derogatory remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his mother Hira Ba. Sharing a video, Irani came down heavily on Italia and said, "AAP shall be decimated electorally in Gujarat". In the clip, Italia can be heard making "derogatory" remarks against Hira Ba and abusing her. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Ik1jQ3r
Want normal ties also with Pak: Meenakashi Lekhi at int'l meet
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BJP lashes out at Rahul for 'lies on GST' on fertilisers, tractors
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Boost for Uddhav, HC rules in favour of Latke, pulls up BMC
The Bombay HC on Thursday directed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation to accept the resignation of its staffer Rutuja Latke, the wife of late MLA Ramesh Latke, who is the Shiv Sena Uddhav Thackeray faction's nominee for the Andheri (East) assembly bypoll on November 3. The letter of acceptance of her resignation has to be issued to her by the competent authority by 11 am on Friday, the court said. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Ik1jQ3r
Rana Ayyub put Rs 2.7 crore charity fund to own use: ED
The ED has filed a chargesheet against journalist activist Rana Ayyub, accusing her of fraudulently collecting Rs 2.7 crore from public to help slum dwellers, farmers and for relief work in Assam, Bihar and Maharashtra. Instead of charity work, the journalist laundered the money collected from people, creating personal assets and Rs 50 lakh in fixed deposits, the agency has claimed. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Ik1jQ3r
Wounded 'Zoom' dies in Army veterinary hospital
Military canine soldier Zoom died in the line of duty at the Army’s veterinary hospital in Srinagar at noon Thursday, unable to survive gunshots he took in his face and rear right leg while pursuing two heavily armed Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists hiding in a house at Tangpawas in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on October 10. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Ik1jQ3r
'No decision on which crown Camilla will wear at coronation'
Buckingham Palace has not taken a decision on whether Camilla, queen consort, will wear the consort crown, which holds the priceless Kohinoor diamond, at her coronation next May. The diamond was taken as war booty after the defeat of the Sikhs in the Second Anglo Sikh war in 1849 and was presented to Queen Victoria by Lord Dalhousie. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Ik1jQ3r
ED arrests IAS officer, 3 others; intimidation tactics: Baghel
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday arrested Chhattisgarh IAS officer Sameer Vishnoi and three others following searches at 40 locations in the state over the past three days. CM Bhupesh Baghel called it 'intimidation tactics' and accused BJP of misusing central agencies. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Ik1jQ3r
Wednesday 12 October 2022
In-built 'sat tuners' in TVs to give access to free DD channels
Soon, every television set will come with a suitable inbuilt "satellite tuner" to ensure that viewers get all free-to-air channels run by the state broadcaster, Doordarshan without installing a set-top box. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is finalising a standard for digital television receivers with built in satellite tuners for this purpose. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/dioIjsU
311 Char Dham pilgrims dead in 2022, 80% due to medical reasons
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₹22k crore grant for govt oil companies to bridge LPG losses
The Centre will pay Rs 22,000 crore as a one-time grant to state-run fuel retailers to compensate them for keeping price of LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) supplied as cooking fuel to households - in check in spite of a surge in the benchmark rates. The proposal was cleared by the Cabinet on Wednesday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/dioIjsU
SC to examine validity of 2016 note ban and how it was done
Six years after the Union government demonetised Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 currency notes, a five-judge Supreme Court Constitution bench on Wednesday decided to examine its validity and the manner in which it was done, brushing aside the Centre’s plea 'not to waste time on an academic issue' as the decision had 'worked itself out'. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/dioIjsU
Stop invoking Section 66A of IT Act: Supreme Court to states
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Nirav Modi's appeal against extradition concludes in London HC
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Budgets have been reduced on OTT platforms: Sudhanshu Pandey
Sudhanshu Pandey on how everyone across the globe went through pay cuts. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/dioIjsU
Tuesday 11 October 2022
Thousands bid farewell to 'dharti putra' Mulayam at Saifai
Samajwadi Party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav was cremated with full state honours at his native village of Saifai in UP's Etawah district on Tuesday afternoon. His teary-eyed son and party chief Akhilesh Yadav lit the pyre at the very spot where Mulayam's father was cremated years ago, signalling the symbolic merging of the 'Dharti Putra' into his birth earth. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/dioIjsU
Braved abuse from oppn, but cured Guj of many ills: PM Modi
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Army Day event in B'luru this yr, first out of New Delhi ever
The annual Army Day parade on January 15 next year will be held in Bengaluru, in keeping with the Modi government's directive to take major events out of the national capital region to different parts of the country. The parade is likely to be shifted to some other location in 2024. The annual IAF Day parade and flypast on October 8 was also shifted to Chandigarh this year. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/T6ZYECp
Canine soldier takes two bullets, flushes out hiding LeT men
Military combat dog Zoom, a sprightly Belgian Malinois with a black-and-tan coat, was gravely wounded as he took two bullets while pursuing and flushing out two heavily armed Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists hiding in a house at Tangpawas in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district early Monday. Two-and-a-half-year-old Zoom was attached to the assault unit of the Army’s 15 Corps for around 10 months. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/T6ZYECp
IndiGo to operate widebody aircraft this winter
India’s largest airline by passenger carriage, IndiGo, will finally be operating wide body aircraft this winter. The airline will take on wet lease — take planes with operating crew — twin aisles that will operate medium to long range routes with both business and economy cabins. As of now, Air India and Vistara are the only two Indian carriers that use wide bodies for operating passenger flights. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/T6ZYECp
Monday 10 October 2022
In veiled dig at AAP, PM Modi says Gujarat will defeat ‘urban Naxals’
PM Narendra Modi made a veiled attack on AAP by appealing to people, particularly tribal villagers of his native state Gujarat, to stay alert and away from “urban Naxals” and foreign agents who he said were creating roadblocks in development and pursuing a malicious agenda to wreck the country. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/T6ZYECp
Mulayam Singh Yadav: ‘Netaji’ of heartland politics exits akhada
Samajwadi Party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav, the beating heart of heartland politics for nearly four decades of his 55-year-long political journey, died of multiple age-related ailments at a private hospital in Gurgaon on Monday morning — a month and two weeks shy of his 83rd birthday on November 22. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/T6ZYECp
Live: Ukraine not 'intimidated' by Russian strikes, says Zelenskyy
Ukraine vowed to strengthen its armed forces after Russia launched its biggest aerial assaults on cities since the beginning of the war, forcing thousands to flee to bomb shelters and prompting Kyiv to halt electricity exports to Europe. Stay with TOI for all updates: Via Times of India https://ift.tt/T6ZYECp
EC gives mashaal to Uddhav, Shinde time to pick symbol
Election Commission on Monday recognised the two rival factions of Shiv Sena as separate political parties for the upcoming Andheri (East) assembly bypolls and until the symbol dispute between them is resolved. While the faction led by ex-CM Uddhav Thackeray was recognised as ‘Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray)’ and allotted the ‘mashaal’ poll symbol, the Shinde group was identified as ‘Balasahebanchi Shiv Sena’ but awaits allotment of a poll symbol. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/T6ZYECp
More women attempt suicide, more men die by it: HDR data
Drawing from available data, the latest Human Development Report 2021/22 highlights with much concern that estimates show that more than seven lakh people die by suicide each year, predominantly in low- and middle-income countries, accounting for 1 in 100 deaths globally and is cited to be the second leading cause of death among those aged 15–29 years. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/T6ZYECp
22% international OECD students from China, 10% India
The number of foreign nationals acquiring citizenship in Oecd-member countries in 2021 is the highest ever recorded at 23 lakh, based on preliminary and partial data, according to the International Migration Outlook – 2022 Report, which was released in Paris today. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/pmjXNZ8
Amitabh Bachchan: The voice that launched a thousand dreams
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Sunday 9 October 2022
Rekha's birthday: A solitary celebration for India’s most enigmatic star
Rekha once didn't believe in true love, but did she lie? She could never love any other man but one. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/pmjXNZ8
Shinde camp to submit symbols list to EC today
While CM Ekanth Shinde on Sunday expressed belief that his group will get ‘Shiv Sena’ name and the bow-and-arrow symbol, insiders at the meeting of rebel MPs and MLAs said they have shortlisted tutari (trumpet), gada (blunt mace) and talwar (sword) as poll symbols. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/pmjXNZ8
9 dead in rain-related incidents in UP; several schools to remain shut
Heavy rains lashed several parts of Uttar Pradesh on Sunday, claiming at least nine lives and throwing common life out of gear. Authorities of a dozen districts, including Lucknow, Aligarh, Meerut, Gautam Buddh Nagar, and Ghaziabad, ordered closure of schools on Monday in the wake of heavy rains. In Aligarh, all schools up to class 12 will remain closed till October 12, officials said. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/pmjXNZ8
Govt upbeat on tax mop-up despite growth moderation
The government remains hopeful of tax collections remaining robust despite a moderation in growth rates in recent weeks, which is partly due to full data not being captured as well as some impact of the base effect. Latest direct taxes data released by the finance ministry indicated that the growth rate in gross collections had slowed from nearly 40% in June to 23.8% during the fiscal year up to October 8, when the mop-up rose to just under Rs 9 lakh crore. Net of refunds, collections were 16.3% higher at around Rs 7.5 lakh crore. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/pmjXNZ8
67th Parle Filmfare Awards South 2022: Complete winners list
The 67 th Parle Filmfare Awards South 2022 with Kamar Film Factory took place in Bengaluru on October 9 to celebrate the finest of Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam film industries. Stars from across south India came dressed in their best to take him the coveted black lady in the best movies, actors and technical categories. Best of the films which hit screens in 2020 and 2021 were celebrated with the awards night hosted in Bengaluru for the very first time. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/AOVgI8n
Saturday 8 October 2022
Pythons in parcel of over 600 exotic animals from Malaysia
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) arrested two persons on Saturday and seized live exotic animals worth approximately Rs 2.98 crore, which were smuggled from Malaysia to Mumbai in the guise of aquarium fish. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/AOVgI8n
Stray dog bites former Palakkad MLA, 3 others
Former Palakkad MLA and present Kerala motor transport workers welfare fund board chairman K K Divakaran was bitten by a stray dog while on a morning walk at his Thondikulam Agraharam in Nurani on Saturday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/AOVgI8n
Stalin to be re-elected unopposed as DMK chief
Chief minister M K Stalin will be elected unopposed for a second term at the party general council meeting on Sunday. The meeting also assumes significance amid expectations among partymen about the elevation of Tuticorin MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi as one of the deputy general secretaries, after the post fell vacant owing to senior leader Subbulakshmi Jagadeesan quitting the party. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/AOVgI8n
‘Maneater of Champaran’ that killed 10 shot after 28-day hunt
A special task force team of Bihar police on Saturday shot dead a Royal Bengal Tiger that had turned man-eater and killed 10 people and scores of domestic animals on the fringes of Valmiki Tiger Reserve (VTR) following a 28-day marathon hunt, criss-crossing more than 30 square kilometres. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/AOVgI8n
2nd ODI: Fight for backup fast bowlers gets intense
As the day progressed on the eve of the second One-Day International here, the conditions gradually became overcast from a bright sunny morning. And about two hours before Team India was scheduled to hit the ground for the practice session early evening, the JSCA International Stadium groundstaff had to draw the covers to protect the playing area from a light drizzle. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/AOVgI8n
Kishor asked me to merge JD(U) with Congress: Bihar CM
Bihar CM and JD(U)’s de facto leader Nitish Kumar on Saturday said that the election strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor was making a “false” claim that he (Nitish) offered him to lead the JD(U) as his successor. He also revealed that Kishor had once asked him to merge his JD(U) with the Congress. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/AOVgI8n
Prez candidates persons of stature, can’t be ‘remote controlled’: Rahul
Weighing in for the first time on the debate that the coming non-Gandhi president in Congress would be a proxy for the Gandhi family, Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said both Mallikarjun Kharge and Shashi Tharoor are persons of stature and understanding, and neither can be a “remote controlled” leader of the party. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/AOVgI8n
Friday 7 October 2022
T-90 tank barrel blows up during exercise in Jhansi, kills 2 soldiers
Two Army personnel — a junior commissioned officer and a jawan — died while another sustained injuries when the barrel of a T-90 Bhishma tank burst during a field firing exercise in Babina area of Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, on Thursday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/G4hxr0z
'Cleanest' Indore fails air quality test
Indore might be the cleanest city of India for the sixth time in a row this year since 2017 but it has flunked big time on the air quality front. Recent analysis of 132 cities by the environment ministry shows that Indore is among the 37 cities whose PM10 (respirable particulate matter) pollutant levels actually increased in 2021-22 over 2017. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/G4hxr0z
6 Indians held in Pakistan jails despite completing term dead: MEA
Describing the deaths of Indian prisoners in Pakistan as alarming, the government on Friday said it had taken up the issue with Islamabad. The ministry of external affairs confirmed that six Indian prisoners had died in Pakistan in the past nine months. All of them had completed their sentences. MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said among the dead were five fishermen. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/G4hxr0z
T-90 tank barrel blows up during exercise in Jhansi, kills 2 soldiers
Two Army personnel — a junior commissioned officer and a jawan — died while another sustained injuries when the barrel of a T-90 Bhishma tank burst during a field firing exercise in Babina area of Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, on Thursday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/G4hxr0z
Sena poll symbol: EC sets Saturday 2pm deadline for Uddhav’s reply
The ongoing dispute between the rival Shiv Sena factions regarding which one is the "real" party entitled to the use of its "bow and arrow" poll symbol acquired an urgency as the nomination process for the Andheri East byelection started on Friday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/G4hxr0z
Thursday 6 October 2022
Live: Biden warns about nuclear 'Armageddon' in Ukraine
Thousands of Russian troops have retreated after the front line crumbled, first in the northeast, and, since the beginning of this week, also in the south. Stay with TOI for latest updates: Via Times of India https://ift.tt/ZP0jxIg
Uddhav camp may misuse poll symbol: Shinde faction to EC
The Eknath Shinde faction has filed an application before the Election Commission (EC) saying Shiv Sena’s bow and arrow symbol may be “misused” by the Uddhav Thackeray group and requested EC to take an immediate decision on the symbol issue in view of the November 3 Andheri (East) assembly byelection. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/ZP0jxIg
Twitter lawsuit halted so Elon Musk can close deal by Oct 28
A Delaware judge ordered a halt to Twitter Inc's lawsuits against Elon Musk on the eve of trial to give the billionaire time to finance his $44 billion takeover of the social media platform, according to a Thursday court filing. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/ZP0jxIg
India willing to do whatever it can for Ukraine solution: Jaishankar
India is willing to do whatever it can to facilitate a solution to the Ukraine crisis, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said on Thursday, as he highlighted how India pressed Moscow on the safety of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine when the two countries stepped up fighting near the highly sensitive facility. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/ZP0jxIg
Uddhav camp may misuse poll symbol: Shinde faction to EC
The Eknath Shinde faction has filed an application before the Election Commission (EC) saying Shiv Sena’s bow and arrow symbol may be “misused” by the Uddhav Thackeray group and requested EC to take an immediate decision on the symbol issue in view of the November 3 Andheri (East) assembly byelection. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/ZP0jxIg
Wednesday 5 October 2022
Put under house arrest, says Mehbooba; cops refute her claim
Rejecting former chief minister and PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti’s claim that she was “under house arrest”, J&K police on Wednesday said she was free to visit the Pattan area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. Mehbooba had accused police of preventing her from visiting Pattan for a worker’s wedding as Union home minister Amit Shah was visiting the state. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/G5wfHAc
J&K polls after revised voter list is ready: Amit Shah
Assembly polls in J&K will be held with “full transparency” after the Election Commission publishes the final voter list, Union home minister Amit Shah said Wednesday at a public rally in north Kashmir’s Baramulla, where he asserted that the Narendra Modi government will wipe out terrorism from the region and there will be no dialogue with Pakistan. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/G5wfHAc
Apple looks to India for manufacturing of AirPods, Beats?
Apple Inc is asking its suppliers to move some AirPods and Beats headphone production to India for the first time, Nikkei reported on Wednesday, in what could be an another win for New Delhi in its push for local manufacturing. Apple iPhone assembler Foxconn is preparing to make Beats headphones in India and hopes to eventually produce AirPods in the country as well, the report said, citing sources. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/G5wfHAc
WHO alert on 4 Indian cough syrups as 66 Gambian kids die
The WHO on Wednesday issued a medical product alert on four ‘cough & cold’ syrups made by an Indian pharmaceutical firm — Maiden Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Sonipat, Haryana — warning they could be potentially linked with acute kidney injuries and the death of 66 children in Gambia. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/G5wfHAc
Uttarakhand: 15 avalanche-hit climbers rescued, 27 still missing
A day after a massive avalanche barrelled into a group of 61 mountaineers of Uttarkashi-based Nehru Institute of Mountaineering (NIM) during a training expedition to the Draupadi ka Danda peak in Garhwal Himalayas, 15 of them were rescued by a joint team of ITBP and SDRF on Wednesday. However, 27 others, including climbers from across the country, still remain missing. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/G5wfHAc
Govt in talks with EC to overhaul poll laws: Rijiju
A day after the Election Commission released the proposed proforma for political parties to detail their electoral promises and disclose how they plan to fund them, law minister Kiren Rijiju told TOI on Wednesday that the government is in discussion with the poll watchdog and considering giving legislative backing to “major electoral reforms” through amendments in the Representation of the People Act (RP Act). Via Times of India https://ift.tt/G5wfHAc
RSS will continue its outreach to Muslims: Bhagwat
The “so-called minorities” face no danger and Hindutva organisations will continue to reach out to them to assuage their fears, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Wednesday said in his first public statement on the Sangh’s attempt to extend its outreach after his meeting with several clerics and visit to a mosque and a madrasa in Delhi this September. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/G5wfHAc
'Man must earn even by physical labour to give maintenance to wife, kids'
A bench of Justices Dinesh Maheshwari and Bela M Trivedi said provision for maintenance under CrPC Sec 125 is a measure of social justice that was specially enacted to protect women and children and refused to accept plea of a husband who submitted he had no source of income as his party business has now been closed. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/G5wfHAc
Tuesday 4 October 2022
Bihar civic polls deferred as HC says OBC & EBC quotas ‘illegal’
The Patna high court on Tuesday declared “illegal” reservations for Extremely Backward Castes (EBC) and Other Backward Classes (OBC) in Bihar urban local body (ULB) polls, observing that such quotas had “failed two out of three tests” set by the Supreme Court to determine the groups’ political backwardness. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/HAQowNV
Fresh buzz in Raj Cong as Pilot meets Gehlot’s key loyalist
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Centre clears amendments in FM radio norms
The government has approved the proposed amendments in its policy guidelines for private FM radio stations, aiming to pave the way for their expansion in smaller cities. The key amendment of lowering the financial eligibility criteria will now allow participation of companies with net worth of just Rs 1 crore, in place of Rs 1.5 crore earlier, in biddings for ‘C’ and ‘D’ category cities. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/HAQowNV
10 feared dead as avalanche hits 41 NIM mountaineers
Over 40 trainees and instructors of the Uttarkashi-based Nehru Institute of Mountaineering (NIM) undergoing advanced-level training were struck by a massive avalanche while trekking in the Dokriani Bamak glacier on Tuesday. Ten are feared dead while the bodies of four have been recovered. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/HAQowNV
Monday 3 October 2022
UGC to universities: Interact with IT cos to develop courses
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It’s BJP vs estranged allies in Bihar and Maharashtra bypolls
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Study nails genetic region linked to strokes in Indians
A genetic region previously known to increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease in African Americans, has been linked to an increased risk of stroke. Also, a new study published in the journal Nature suggests, the frequency of this genetic region called COBL is higher in persons suffering from the neurological disease in south Asians, including Indian patients. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/BHtLFoJ
Police detain filmmaker Kamaleshwar Mukhopadhyay
In a shocking turn of events filmmaker Kamaleshwar Mukhopadhyay and several other CPI(M) workers were detained by Kolkata Police while they were staging a protest near the Rashbehari crossing. It all started after an alleged attack on a Left party bookstall. The critically acclaimed filmmaker and the others were first taken to Lalbazar, but later in the evening they were released. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/BHtLFoJ
'PK has undertaken padyatra as part of BJP's agenda in Bihar'
Janata Dal (United) national president Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh on Monday slammed political strategist Prashant Kishor for the latter’s remark that 'there were no development works in the last 30 years in Bihar', and further alleged that Kishor has undertaken his 'Jan Suraj Padyatra' as a "part of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) agenda" as he (PK) has been working on behalf of the BJP in the state. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/BHtLFoJ
Sunday 2 October 2022
'Tap water connections in 38% of rural houses facing woes'
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Live: 25% dip in India’s weekly Covid cases
Going into the festive October month, India reported a 25% fall in fresh Covid cases in the week ending Sunday with the count likely to be less than 25,000. Deaths too are likely to dip below 150. Stay with TOI for more updates. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/wvJlE3V
PM to address UN World Geospatial Congress in Hyd on Oct 11
PM Modi will address on October 11 the second United Nations World Geospatial Information Congress (UNWGIC), which is scheduled to start in Hyderabad from October 10 and will go on till October 14. The international conference, convened by the UN committee of experts on global geospatial information management and hosted by the Department of Science & Technology, will be attended by over 2,000 delegates, including 700-plus delegates from about 120 countries. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/wvJlE3V
In 2nd-worst football stadium disaster, 125 killed in Indonesia
At least 125 people were killed and more than 320 injured in a stampede at a football stadium in Indonesia on Saturday as police sought to quell violence on the pitch with tear gas, making it one of the world’s worst stadium disasters. Fans of the losing home side invaded the pitch after the final whistle and clashed with police, until the tear gas sparked a chaotic scramble for the exits. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/wvJlE3V
UP: Over 40 people suffer burn injuries as pandal catches fire
The puja pandal had become massively crowded when it caught fire. Within few minutes, flames engulfed the entire puja pandal made with clothes on the base of bamboos. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/wvJlE3V
Saturday 1 October 2022
DRI seizes 200+kg drugs in Mumbai
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Mumbai, on Saturday seized 198 kg of 'high purity' crystal methamphetamine (ice) and 9 kg 'high purity' cocaine worth Rs 1,476 crore which had been smuggled by concealing the stuff among boxes of oranges. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2qerKly
No PUC, no fuel at pumps in city from Oct 25: Delhi govt
Vehicle owners in the city will have to produce a valid pollution under control (PUC) certificate to get fuel at filling stations in the city from October 25. Announcing this on Saturday, Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai said the transport department has been asked to issue a notification making a valid PUC certificate mandatory to get fuel at all pumps from that date. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2qerKly
India abstains from UNSC vote condemning Russia
While remaining "deeply disturbed" by the situation in Ukraine, India Friday joined China, Brazil and Gabon in abstaining from voting on a UNSC resolution which condemned "illegal" referendums held by Russia to annex 4 regions of Ukraine, and called upon Moscow to unconditionally withdraw troops from the country. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2qerKly
‘Ponniyin Selvan’ records a bigger opening than Brahmastra
Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan-I released yesterday and has recorded the biggest ever opening day for Tamil cinema worldwide. The film collected 80 crore at the ticket window. Interestingly, the first-day global gross collection of the film is also higher than Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt’s Brahmastra: Part One - Shiva. The Ayan Mukerji’s directorial had collected Rs 75 crore gross worldwide on Day 1. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2qerKly
Live Updates: Bigg Boss 16 Premiere
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has kickstarted a brand new season of Bigg Boss. With contestants finally entering the house, fun and frenzy is about to begin. Bigg Boss 16 has some exciting twists this time and it includes the shift in Weekend Ka Vaar days from Sat-Sun to Fri-Sat. The house is circus-themed and looks stunning. This time there are extra features in the house including 4 bedroom, captain's room with jacuzzi and more. The contestants will stay here for more than 100 days. Popular names being locked inside BB 16 include Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia, Sajid Khan, Tina Datta, Sreejita De, Ankit Gupta, Gautam Vig, Adu Rozik among others. The performances, conversations of contestants with Salman Khan and the new look of the house are going to keep you hooked. Stay tuned here to catch all the action... Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2qerKly
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