Tuesday, 28 February 2023
Rejecting bail, SC tells AAP leader Sisodia to approach trial or high court
In a setback to Manish Sisodia, who resigned from his post as deputy chief minister, and his party, the Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed his petition seeking either quashing of the FIR in the liquor policy case or grant of bail, and said he must move the trial court or Delhi high court seeking the twin reliefs. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/1pLGraA
Kashmiri Pandit assassin among 2 terrorists killed in Pulwama
The killer of a Kashmiri Pandit man was among two terrorists shot dead around 1am Tuesday in an operation lasting several hours at a village mosque in Awantipora of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district that also left a soldier of 55 Rashtriya Rifles killed and one of his colleagues wounded, J&K police said. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/1pLGraA
India to experience heat waves this year after hottest February
India is likely to experience heat waves between March and May, especially in the key wheat producing central and northern states, the weather office said on Tuesday, as the country recorded its highest ever maximum temperature in February. A heat-wave for the second straight year could dent production of wheat, rapeseed and chickpeas, and complicate governments efforts to bring down food inflation. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/1pLGraA
Monday, 27 February 2023
Rebuked by SC, MoD to clear all OROP arrears by March 15
The defence ministry on Monday evening issued instructions on payment of all arrears to eligible ex-servicemen under the One Rank-One Pension (OROP) scheme by March 15 after getting rapped by the Supreme Court earlier in the day on the delay. "The MoD has issued necessary instructions to the Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA) to pay the arrears by March 15," an official said. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Lky2vXx
Isro gets ready to launch 2nd batch of OneWeb's 36 satellites in early March
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PM Modi releases 13th tranche of PM-Kisan worth Rs 16,800cr
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AI to get this year six wide-body A350s meant for Aeroflot
Air India international passengers will soon get the much-awaited ca- bin product as the back-in-Tata- fold airline will induct six wide-body A350 aircraft into its fleet this year, said Campbell Wilson, Air India CEO and MD. At $70 billion, AI for the first time confirmed the list price of its record order for 470 aircraft that are a mix of Airbus and Boeing wide and narrow bodies. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Lky2vXx
Sunday, 26 February 2023
Kashmiri Pandit out to buy groceries shot in year’s 1st targeted killing
A Kashmiri Pandit man working as a guard of a bank was shot dead by terrorists in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district Sunday morning in the first fatal attack since October last year on the community that along with migrant workers had faced a spate of targeted strikes in the Valley. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/B9C1iOl
Buoyed by Bharat Jodo, Congress planning East-to-West Yatra
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, in his concluding address to the three-day brainstorming session in Raipur, lauded the Bharat Jodo Yatra for spreading the vision of "inclusive India" as an alternative to BJP's world view. Also, enthused by its success, the party has decided to launch this year a follow up to the Bharat Jodo Yatra, this time from East-to-West - Pasighat in Arunachal Pradesh to Porbandar in Gujarat. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/B9C1iOl
'Gave evasive replies': After 7 hours of questioning, CBI arrests Sisodia in excise case
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Friday, 24 February 2023
We will shift to Germany in a few years: Sreejita De
Sreejita De and Michael Blohm Pape have been dating for over four years and are all set to get married later this year. They will do a court marriage and then have a church wedding in Germany. Actress talks about her future plans. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/7h352tE
2024 LS polls both challenge & opportunity for Cong: Kharge
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge put the plenary session in context, when he opened the meeting of the “steering committee” by cutting through the fluff and underlining that “in the history of Congress, this Chhattisgarh plenary comes in the backdrop of elections to half a dozen states followed by Lok Sabha elections in 2024. It is a big challenge for us, as well as an opportunity”. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/7h352tE
'US looks forward to continuing to develop ties with Indian military'
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Horoscope today: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, and others
Read daily horoscope predictions for Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, and others. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Get ready to discover what the stars have in store for you today! Via Times of India https://ift.tt/7h352tE
No clean chit to Monu Manesar, insist Rajasthan cops
Rajasthan Police said on Friday it has 12 more suspects, besides the eight names it released earlier in the week, in the investigation into the killing of two men from Bharatpur whose charred bodies were found in Haryana’s Bhiwani on February 16. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/7h352tE
Thursday, 23 February 2023
HC junks PMLA case against Jet Airways founder Goyal, wife
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Cong’s Khera deplaned, arrested at IGI, gets bail
High drama unfolded at IGI Airport on Thursday after Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera was deplaned from a Raipur-bound flight moments before take-off and arrested by Assam cops over his remark on PM Modi, triggering protests by party members on the tarmac. Hours later, the Supreme Court granted interim Khera bail, but deprecated his comments and refused to club the FIRs for now. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Y16tHd5
Wednesday, 22 February 2023
Adani's older brother plays key role at embattled dynasty
Even though Vinod doesn’t hold any formal positions or participate in daily operations, he’s a key negotiator for the Adani group when it’s raising funds from international markets and is involved in planning the group’s strategic direction, a person familiar with the matter said. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Y16tHd5
Maxwell, Marsh back as Australia name squad for India ODIs
Maxwell is making a comeback from a broken leg, which required surgery, while Marsh was operated upon on his left ankle. The three-match ODI series on the road to the 50-over World Cup later this year in India will be held in Mumbai, Visakhapatnam and Chennai, beginning March 17. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Y16tHd5
‘Adani group has potential’: Israel backs Haifa port decision
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Tuesday, 21 February 2023
Haryana vigilante’s supporters block highway to Jaipur
Hundreds of protesters blocked traffic on the Delhi-Jaipur highway on Tuesday afternoon after a team of Rajasthan Police landed up at the house of gau rakshak leader Monu Manesar to serve him a notice to join the probe into the deaths of two men from Rajasthan whose charred bodies were found in Bhiwani on February 16. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Bu8Avaf
CUET: More time for subjects requiring calculations
Candidates appearing for subjects like mathematics and accountancy will get 15 to 20 minutes more than other subjects in the Common University Entrance Test-Undergraduate (CUET-UG) 2023. Moreover, The National Testing Agency (NTA) has also increased the number of subjects a candidate can pick to 10 including languages. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Bu8Avaf
Javed Akhtar in Pak: 26/11 perpetrators still roam free
The perpetrators of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks are still roaming freely in Pakistan, so Pakistanis should not feel offended when India talks about the 2008 carnage, poet and lyricist Javed Akhtar said at a festival organised in memory of poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz in Lahore. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Bu8Avaf
BBC docu hatchet job to shape extremist image of India: EAM
Foreign minister S Jaishankar hit out at BBC for its documentary on the 2002 Gujarat riots and PM Modi’s alleged role as he called it a hatchet job and “politics by another means”. He also slammed Rahul Gandhi for questioning India’s China policy saying it was Modi who had despatched troops to the LAC to counter Beijing. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Bu8Avaf
Haryana vigilante’s supporters block highway to Jaipur
Hundreds of protesters blocked traffic on the Delhi-Jaipur highway on Tuesday afternoon after a team of Rajasthan Police landed up at the house of gau rakshak leader Monu Manesar to serve him a notice to join the probe into the deaths of two men from Rajasthan whose charred bodies were found in Bhiwani on February 16. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Bu8Avaf
Monday, 20 February 2023
Pilot, 4 loyalists in 75-strong Rajasthan AICC list
While Gehlot remains the chief minister after dropping out of the Congress presidential race, the axe has fallen on Joshi, parliamentary affairs minister Shanti Dhariwal and RTDC chairman Dharmendra Rathore, all three of whom had been served disciplinary notices over the CLP fiasco. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/LUvM9RO
ED raids on 8 Cong netas close to Chhattisgarh CM in coal scam
The searches came just a few days ahead of the scheduled Congress plenary session to be attended by the party's central leadership, including Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and former presidents Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi. The agency has so far arrested nine persons in the case, including Saumya Chaurasia, a deputy secretary in Baghel's office, and attached assets worth Rs 170 crore as 'proceeds of crime' from the illegal coal levy scam. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/LUvM9RO
Vigilantes took youths to Hry cops: Raj SHO video
While Rajasthan Police claimed the authenticity of the video featuring the SHO would be forensically investigated, Nuh ASP Usha Kundu remained tight-lipped on the line of the Haryana Police investigation at a press conference on Monday. Kundu is heading an inquiry, which was announced by Nuh SP Varun Singla on Sunday, into the role of local cops in the episode and whether they were aware of the attack on Junaid and Nasir. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/LUvM9RO
It took 4 years to get divorced, 8 years to get decree erased
The couple got married in 2006 and had a son in 2009. As their relationship soured, the husband sought judicial separation and filed for divorce in 2011. Miffed, the wife filed a flurry of suits against him, but in 2015, the family court in Gandhinagar granted them divorce. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/LUvM9RO
T20 WC: India beat Ireland by 5 runs (DLS) to qualify for semis
Vice-captain Smriti Mandhana scored a career-best 87 as India qualified for the semi-finals of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup on Monday after registering a five-run victory, via DLS method, over Ireland in a rain-affected match at St George's Park in Gqeberha. With the victory, India finished the group stage with six points from four games. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/LUvM9RO
Watch: Sonu Nigam and team manhandled by Shiv Sena member at musical event in Chembur
Sonu Nigam, his bodyguard and friend Rabbani Khan were attacked by a Shiv Sena party member in Mumbai. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/LUvM9RO
Imran appears in court for first time after assassination bid on him
A large number of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers and supporters had gathered outside the court to welcome Imran after he arrived at the court amid tight security. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/LUvM9RO
Sunday, 19 February 2023
PM Modi’s instruction on eco focus reflects in Karnataka budget
Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai termed the state budget presented by him on Friday as “eco-friendly” aiming to reduce hazards on the environment through implementation of various schemes. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/5lkPwb6
Actor parks car in filmy style, cops script 2 penalty receipts
The first challan of Rs500 was issued to the actor for parking his vehicle in the wrong direction. The second for Rs750 was issued under the Motor Vehicle Act for Disobedience of Police order /direction. “The actor has been fined Rs1,250 for violating two traffic rules when he visited the temple. He has paid the fine,” a police officer at the Dadar traffic police division told TOI. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/5lkPwb6
Indians spent $10 billion on foreign travel in April-December
After factoring in foreign exchange spent on education, maintenance of relatives, gifts and investments, Indians have sent out $19,354 million during the current fiscal, shows latest data released by RBI. This is close to the $19,610 sent abroad in FY22, which was a record year for remittances. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/5lkPwb6
SIT: Half of Morbi cables may have broken before tragedy
The SIT said Morbi municipality’s chief officer Sandipsinh Zala should not have signed the maintenance agreement with Oreva Group -- maker of Ajanta wall clocks -- without obtaining prior approval from the civic body’s general board. The agreement was signed on March 8, 2022, and the contract was for a period of 15 years. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/5lkPwb6
Over 94% value erosion found in 165 IBC liquidation case
The value erosion is surprising because lenders always make sure there is a margin or promoter's contribution before granting a loan. If a bank extends a loan for a Rs 1,000 crore investment, it ensures a promoter contribution of Rs 200 crore. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/5lkPwb6
Saturday, 18 February 2023
Stuck in jam, Bihar girls run 2km on NH to reach exam centres
Witnesses said the girls, accompanied by their parents, had left their homes for examination centres, but much to their shock their transports got stuck in traffic, leaving them literally immobile. While some of the examinees were accompanying their parents on bikes, others were riding autorickshaws or cars. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/reDfxRC
Blinken meets China's top diplomat amid balloon spat
The US has been in a state of alarm since a huge white balloon from China was spotted over a series of secret nuclear weapons sites, before being shot down just off the east coast on February 4. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/reDfxRC
World-class trains, stations, tracks soon: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Speaking at the ET Global Business Summit, Vaishnaw outlined modernisation programmes across Indian Railways that are aimed at not only improving the consumer experience but also creating world-class trains, stations and tracks. “There is a big focus on public investments,” he said, adding that every rupee invested for infrastructure development creates economic activity worth Rs 3.6. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/reDfxRC
AICTE launches new courses in semiconductor design
Announcing the launch, electronics and information technology minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, “These two programmes will help us create throughout the engineering ecosystem a very good semiconductor talent.” Any AICTE-affiliated college/university/technical institute may opt to offer these courses Via Times of India https://ift.tt/reDfxRC
Just mind games: Indian mentalists are busting the ‘chamatkar’ myth
Mentalists are trained to notice the slightest of changes in the cues. For instance, the eyes move in different directions when any form of mental activity is happening inside the human brain, explains Kumar. If one is remembering a picture from one’s past, the eyeballs move to the top right corner. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/reDfxRC
Outreach to states: Centre clears 34k crore GST transfers
Almost Rs 17,000 crore will go to states as the remaining compensation for June 2022, when the five-year compensation period ended. The money will flow to the states and two Union territories, Delhi and Puducherry, from the Centre as there is a shortfall in the GST Compensation Fund and will be recouped in coming months, the finance minister said after a meeting of the GST Council. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/reDfxRC
Friday, 17 February 2023
Rudraksh distribution causes mega jam in MP; woman and boy, 3, die
The 3-year-old son of Vivek Vinod Bhatt of Jalgaon, who fell ill during the commotion, died at a hospital on Friday morning. The child, who was suffering from cerebral palsy, had to cover a long distance on foot as vehicles were caught in a massive jam on the Bhopal-Indore state highway that left 30,000 vehicles stranded. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/ryh2OED
BJP accuses Soros of targeting Indian democratic system
The 92-year-old billionaire philanthropist said in a speech that Modi would "have to answer questions" from foreign investors and Parliament on allegations of fraud and stock manipulation at Adani's industrial empire, noting that PM Modi had been "silent" on the topic. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/ryh2OED
It won’t make a difference, says NCP president Sharad Pawar on ECI verdict
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Italian PM Meloni chief guest at Raisina Dialogue
Meloni, who formed Italy’s most far-right government since the days of Mussolini after her victory in elections last year, is also Italy’s first female prime minister. She is expected to inaugurate the conference on March 2 with PM Narendra Modi. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/ryh2OED
BBC ‘survey’: I-T says tax not paid on certain remittances
It said such discrepancies relate to level of relevant Function, Asset and Risk (FAR) analysis, incorrect use of comparables that are applicable to determine the correct Arms Length Price (ALP) and inadequate revenue apportionment, among others. It made it clear that statements of only those employees were recorded whose role was crucial, including those connected to, primarily, finance, content development and other production related functions. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/ryh2OED
Join the India story, it’s a guarantee of growth, says PM Modi
“In India’s prosperity is the world’s prosperity and India’s growth is the world’s growth…When you associate with India’s growth journey, India gives you guarantee of growth,” the PM said at the ET Global Business Summit, which had global and Indian industry leaders in the audience. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/ryh2OED
In pics: SRK, other celebs attend Smriti Irani’s daughter’s reception
It was a starry night for Smriti Irani's daughter Shanelle and hubby Arjun Bhalla. Their wedding reception was attended by King Khan - SRK, Mouni Roy, Ronit Roy, Ekta Kapoor and many others. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/ryh2OED
Thursday, 16 February 2023
I-T officials wind up BBC office ‘survey’ on Day 3
The broadcaster had asked staff to cooperate with the authorities, sources said. Only business-critical staff were allowed entry into the offices while the survey operations were on. The operation was linked possibly to tax deducted at source and foreign taxation issues, sources had pointed out earlier. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/lZz6VjX
7-judge bench for Rebia review? SC decides today
The Thackeray faction had initially filed petitions with the deputy speaker, who was officiating as the speaker in the absence of a regular one, seeking disqualification of 16 MLAs, including Shinde. But the rebel Sena faction pre-empted the move by sending a notice for removal of the deputy speaker, who then got restrained to disqualify them on the basis of the SC’s 2016 judgment in the Nabam Rebia case. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/lZz6VjX
Return kid to rape survivor: HC to adoptive parents after plea
The woman had given birth to the baby in February 2019 and the child welfare committee (CWC), with the consent of the survivor's parents, had then handed over the newborn to a family in Mau, UP. An FIR against the man had been lodged in the matter on February 26 that year, a day after the woman, 17 years old then, had delivered the child. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/lZz6VjX
Massive fire breaks out at market in Assam, 150 shops gutted
A massive fire broke out at a market in Assam's Jorhat district late on Thursday, gutting at least 150 shops, police said. Twenty-five fire tenders were fighting the blaze at Chowk Bazaar in the heart of Jorhat town and it was yet to be brought under control, they said. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/lZz6VjX
Army foils infiltration bid, kills one terrorist in Kupwara
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Wednesday, 15 February 2023
Pilot: Why Cong 'delay' in taking action against Gehlot loyalists?
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JEE (Main) registration for session 2 to end on March 12
The second session of the Joint Entrance Examination (Main) 2023 will be conducted from April 6 to April 12, with April 13 and 15 kept as reserved days. The online application started on February 15 and would continue till March 12 (9pm). Candidates who had already appeared in January (first session) will log in with the same credentials and pay the examination fee for the April exams. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/kSsHEjB
10% of ration shops functioning as Common Services Centres
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Late Nandamuri Rao becomes 1st actor to appear on Indian currency
To commemorate the centenary celebrations of late former chief minister of Andhra Pradesh and world famous actor Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao, the Indian Government Mint has decided to print Rs 100 silver coin with his portrait. He is about to become the first Tollywood actor to be featured on Indian currency. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/kSsHEjB
Tuesday, 14 February 2023
States offer tax incentives for scrapping old vehicles
A dozen states and Union territories have come on board to offer motor vehicle tax or road tax concessions while buying new vehicles in lieu of scrapping old ones. Five states have also notified a one-time waiver of pending liabilities on vehicles older than 15 years which are scrapped at the Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facilities. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/kBld1bQ
Pulwama attack anniv: PM, Shah pay tribute to 'valorous heroes'
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Let speakers deal with disqualifications first, not courts: SC
The Supreme Court on Tuesday disagreed with senior advocate Kapil Sibal's proposition that given the inherent bias of speakers towards governing parties, the constitutional courts of jurisdiction concerned should be made the first forums for deciding disqualification petitions against MLAs under the anti-defection law. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/kBld1bQ
Kashi airport junks Cong claim of not allowing Rahul flight to land
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ChatGPT among prohibited items in CBSE exams
According to instructions issued by the Board ahead of exams commencing on Wednesday, "Mobile, ChatGPT and other electronic items will not be allowed in examination hall." The board officials said that the prohibitions are meant to stop any use of unfair means in the exam. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/kBld1bQ
Monday, 13 February 2023
LTTE leader Prabhakaran is alive, claims Tamil leader
LTTE leader Velupillai Prabhakaran is alive and will be back soon, 89-year-old Tamil nationalist leader Pazha Nedumaran claimed on Monday. On proof for his claim, Nedumaran said he was in touch with Prabhakaran's family members. On May 24, 2009, the LTTE had confirmed that Prabhakaran was dead. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/bgEpFBP
NSE co-location case: SC dismisses CBI plea on Chitra bail
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Half of DRDO's mission mode projects running behind schedule
These range from the Tejas Mark-2 light combat aircraft (LCA), the naval LCA and unmanned aerial vehicles to air independent propulsion (AIP) for greater underwater endurance of submarines, light machine guns and advanced towed artillery gun systems (ATAGS), the defence ministry told Parliament on Monday. Cost escalations have taken place in 12 of the 55 projects. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/bgEpFBP
Sunday, 12 February 2023
PM Modi-Olaf meet ahead, NSA Doval to meet German counterpart
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PM sounds poll bugle in Raj, slams Gehlot govt for low growth
Sounding the poll bugle for the upcoming assembly polls in Rajasthan barely minutes after inaugurating and laying foundation stone for highway projects in the state, Prime Minister Narendra accused the past Congress-ruled governments for not developing border villages out of "fear of enemies" and appealed to a large crowd to vote BJP back to power. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/xuVaNtG
Guj civic bodies fail to clear dues, power cos cut supply to towns
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Hrs after Nadda visit, Maoists kill another BJP neta in Bastar
Ramdhar Alami, a former BJP-supported sarpanch, was murdered on Saturday hours after national party president JP Nadda visited Bastar and warned the Bhupesh Baghel-led Congress government over its inability to stop such political killings ahead of assembly polls later this year. Earlier, on February 3, 40-year-old BJP leader Neelkant Kakem was hacked to death by suspected Maoists. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/xuVaNtG
Saturday, 11 February 2023
Shalin turns down Rohit Shetty’s Khatron Ke Khiladi
In the latest episode of Bigg Boss 16, filmmaker Rohit Shetty auditioned the contestants for a stunt based reality show, Khatron Ke Khiladi. Shalin Bhanot won every single task and was offered to be the first confirmed contestant of the show, but he turned the offer down, saying that he is scared of electric currents and reptiles. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/xuVaNtG
Hitman 'absconding' for 20 years found in Mumbai jail
The city police met with the ire of a court after it claimed that an alleged Chhota Shakeel sharpshooter was absconding for 20 years since he was accused of a murder but it was found that the man had been in jail as an undertrial in another case for at least five of those years. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Ezos4SH
Bengaluru techie arrested for links with Qaida; 2 detained in Palghar
Arif was produced before a local court and taken into police custody for questioning. He was working from home, sources said, and his two laptops and mobile phones were seized during his arrest. He lives with his wife and two children in the city. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Ezos4SH
Horoscope: Read this week's astrological predictions
Read this week's astrological predictions for Virgo, Leo, Libra, Scorpio, and other zodiac signs! The celestial skies have a message for you, and your weekly horoscope is the delivery vehicle. Get ready to uncover the secrets of the stars. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Ezos4SH
US warplane shot down 'unidentified object' over northern Canada, says Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Saturday that on his order a US warplane shot down an unidentified object that was flying high over northern Canada, acting a day after US planes took similar action over Alaska. Shortly before Trueau's tweet, the North American Aerospace Defense Command said it had detected an object flying at high altitude over Canada. NORAD gave no further information, including when the object was first spotted or what it is. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Ezos4SH
'Interpretation of law must keep pace with the changing needs of society'
Holding that the court’s interpretation of the Constitution must be in tune with the changing times and some of its earlier interpretations are no longer valid, the Supreme Court has said that excommunication or ostracisation of a person in society is against constitutional ethos as it will result in his “civil death” and decided to re-examine its six-decade old verdict permitting a religious community to excommunicate its dissidents. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Ezos4SH
Friday, 10 February 2023
‘When I’m among you, I’m your family,’ PM tells Dawoodi Bohras
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said he sees himself as a family member of the Dawoodi Bohras and lauded the strides the community has made in the fields of education, business and entrepreneurship. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Z8L0jSa
Gehlot’s gaffe: Raj CM reads out old Budget excerpts, sparks bedlam
Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot unwittingly read out excerpts from last year's state Budget in the assembly for a few minutes on Friday before the unprecedented bungle was brought to his notice, turning what was to be a showcase for his “Bachat, Rahat, Badhat” pitch into an occasion for BJP to question if he was fit to govern the state. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Z8L0jSa
Momentum gained by UP is auspicious for India’s growth, says Amit Shah
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Can leader of opposition status be withdrawn? SC to decide
The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to examine an important constitutional question — Can a Speaker or chairman withdraw the ‘leader of opposition’ recognition from the leader of a party which has the highest numerical strength among opposition groups, but its number is below 10% of House strength. The decision could have a bearing on the functioning of vital democratic institutions like Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, assemblies and legislative councils. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Z8L0jSa
US shoots down 'high-altitude object' over Alaska: White House
A US fighter jet on Friday shot down over Alaska a high-altitude object that was the size of a small car, on the order of President Joe Biden, the White House said on Friday. White House spokesperson John Kirby told reporters many details were unknown about the object but the United States expected to recover the object after it landed in US territorial waters. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Z8L0jSa
When Bigg Boss 16 grand finale is all set to air
"The winner of the 16th edition of Bigg Boss is about to be announced. The finale will see performance by the Top 5, former contestants and appearances of several celebrities Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Z8L0jSa
Thursday, 9 February 2023
UP Global Investors Summit to begin with Rs 27 lakh crore leap
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‘Careless spending will ruin our kids’ future’: PM points to Pakistan, Sri Lanka crises
PM Narendra Modi on Thursday cited economic crises facing countries in India’s neighbourhood to sound a loud warning against the “sin” of financial profligacy, saying it would cost future generations. Speaking against the backdrop of the resource crunch in Pakistan and Sri Lanka and the fast-deteriorating situation in Bangladesh, Modi regretted that back home some politicians have exclusively focused on power. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Bvt4Oc5
Desi advanced surveillance drone to come out next week
India’s first indigenous advanced unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for strategic reconnaissance and surveillance will make its public debut next week, while another home-grown weaponised drone is also slated to undertake its first flight test by June-July. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Bvt4Oc5
Online CUET-UG registration starts, to continue till March 12
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UP Global Investors Summit to begin with Rs 27 lakh crore leap
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Rules of House can’t subvert freedom of speech, says Kharge
Questioning the adverse action on his remarks during a speech, leader of opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday told chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar that any direction or rule of the House cannot subvert the constitutional guarantee of freedom of speech granted to members of Parliament, and any criticism of the government and its policies can never be equated with the “dignity” of the council of states. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Bvt4Oc5
Wednesday, 8 February 2023
If states agree, can bring law on online gaming: Vaishnaw
Union electronics and IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said in Lok Sabha on Wednesday that if states have consensus, the government would bring a central law to regulate online gaming and gambling. Responding to a Parliament question, the minister said a central law is required to be enacted to regulate online gaming and gambling in the country as there is no meaning of “state boundary” in the digital world. He also called for a consensus among all political parties on the issue. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/w0YOqP6
India will never abandon Afghanistan people: Doval at Russia meet
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Can’t call elected member Pappu: Amit Shah dig at Adhir Ranjan
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Monday, 6 February 2023
New governor, new chapter in Bengal
The CM-governor relationship in Bengal, at least right now, is not keeping to the usual template of acrimony that marks such relationships in many states that don’t have BJP in office. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/HFXY3sf
Relief for Paresh Rawal as HC quashes ‘fish-eating’ remark FIR
The Calcutta HC on Monday quashed an FIR against actor and former BJP MP Paresh Rawal for his “fish-eating Bengali” comment during last December’s Gujarat poll campaign. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/HFXY3sf
Cost cut by Rs 50,000 relief for single women in new Haj policy
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SC to hear petition against judge’s appointment to Madras HC
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PM Modi asks govt departments to offer all help to Turkiye, Syria
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Sunday, 5 February 2023
Reality contrary to government claim, say Joshimath locals
Sanjay Uniyal, treasurer of Joshimath Bachao Sangharsh Samiti (JBSS), a citizens’ collective which is spearheading the movement in support of the residents, said, “We are receiving regular reports of fresh cracks in houses. We’re receiving nearly half-a-dozen complaints daily”. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/snU5iJA
Two killed, one missing following avalanche in Lahaul and Spiti
Two labourers were killed and another went missing after an avalanche on Shinkula–Darcha road in Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh on Sunday evening. Three casual labourers got buried in the snow along with snow cutter/dozers as avalanche hit Chika village in the district, officials said. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/snU5iJA
Stone Age carvings found in Aravalis in Gurgaon
The petroglyphs discovered in Badshapur Tethar village of Sohna include graffiti, and hand and footprints of humans and animals engraved on quartzite rocks. The site is atop a hillock and just 6km from Mangar, where cave paintings believed to be from the same period were discovered in 2021. The carvings, however, seem to be older, experts said. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/snU5iJA
Musharraf leaves behind mixed legacy, will be remembered for Kargil
With his death, after a protracted illness, former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf leaves behind a Janus-faced legacy in relations with India which saw him presiding over some horrendous acts of terrorism but later, under pressure from the US which reportedly threatened to bomb Pakistan back to the stone age after 9/11, suing for peace. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/snU5iJA
Silent on construction details, government says Himalayas unstable
In the backdrop of the recent land subsidence episodes of Joshimath area in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, the government has told Parliament that many parts of the Himalayas have “unstable and dynamic geology, which may lead to land subsidence and landslides”. It also said that the region has been witnessing “gradual subsidence”. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/snU5iJA
Saturday, 4 February 2023
US fighter jets shoot down Chinese balloon over Atlantic
The United States shot down a suspected Chinese spy balloon as it floated off the country’s southeastern coast on Saturday, drawing to a close a dramatic spying saga that drew a spotlight on worsening Sino-US relations. President Joe Biden approved a military plan to shoot it down , US officials said. The Pentagon did not immediately comment. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/GSXdCrx
Indian markets less volatile than global peers, says Sebi
Sebi on Saturday acknowledged the current spate of excessive volatility in the stock market due to the fall in the shares of “a business conglomerate” — an allusion to Adani Group scrips. In its first official comments on the decline, a release from the markets regulator said in case it receives information about any particular stock, it examines the matter and takes appropriate measures. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/GSXdCrx
23 luxury homes in Mumbai sold for Rs 1,200 crore
In probably the biggest apartment sale in India, 23 luxury homes in an upcoming high-end residential project in Worli have been sold for around Rs 1,200 crore. TOI has learnt that the family, relatives, friends and close associates of DMart founder Radhakishnan Damani have purchased these sprawling apartments in Tower B of Three Sixty West, a premium luxury project at Dr Annie Besant Road in Worli. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/GSXdCrx
Now, online test first for Agniveer recruitment
The Army has announced a change in the Agnipath recruitment process this year, which will see the computer-based online common entrance exam (CEE) being conducted before the physical test and medical examination during recruitment rallies around the country. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/GSXdCrx
11 Jamia accused discharged, court calls them ‘scapegoats’
In a big setback to the prosecution, a Delhi court on Saturday discharged student activists Sharjeel Imam, Safoora Zargar, Asif Iqbal Tanha and eight others in a case related to the violence that took place at Jamia Millia Islamia in December 2019 saying they had been made “scapegoats” because police couldn’t catch the actual perpetrators. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/GSXdCrx
Friday, 3 February 2023
After Joshimath, NGT to study ‘capacity-stretched’ Mussoorie
Taking suo motu cognisance of media reports that the Joshimath land subsidence was a warning for hill towns like Mussoorie which are operating much beyond their carrying capacity, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has now constituted a nine-member committee headed by the Uttarakhand chief secretary to conduct a comprehensive study on the ‘Queen of Hills’. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/9NMohAY
Supreme Court seeks replies from 7 states on anti-conversion law
The Supreme Court on Friday sought responses from seven states on petitions challenging the validity of Religious Freedoms Act mandating prior permission from authorities for converting from one religion to another, even for marriage, and also entertained a plea for transfer of similar petitions pending in various high courts. The pleas said the laws violate the fundamental right to freedom of religion. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/9NMohAY
India spent $24bn on foreign defence items in last 5 years
India procured military hardware worth almost $24 billion from countries like the US, Russia, France, Israel and Spain among others, in the last five years. The military hardware included helicopters, aircraft radars, rockets, guns, assault rifles, missiles and ammunition. India has inked 264 capital acquisition contracts for military equipment since 2017-2018, which included 88 deals with foreign vendors accounting for 36% of the total value, junior defence minister Ajay Bhatt said. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/9NMohAY
People will get time to prepare for change in marriage age: Irani
The government on Friday informed Lok Sabha that the draft bill that proposes to change the age of marriage for girls from 18 to 21 years provides for implementation of the provision after two years from the date of notification of Act “to provide sufficient time to citizens to prepare for this momentous reform”. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/9NMohAY
Assets of Chidambaram’s wife, others seized in Saradha scam
The ED on Friday said it has attached assets worth Rs 6.3 crore in the Saradha money laundering case. The owners of the assets include Nalini Chidambaram, wife of former finance minister P Chidambaram. The ED said movable assets worth Rs 3.3 crore and properties worth over Rs 3 crore have been attached in an ongoing probe against Saradha group of companies. The agency added that these properties were owned by the Saradha group and other persons who were beneficiaries of the proceeds of crime. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/9NMohAY
In 24 hours, 2,000 arrests over child marriage in Assam
Assam's biggest ever crackdown on child marriage yielded 2,044 arrests in 24 hours that included grooms, their family members, priests and qazis allegedly complicit in what CM Himanta Biswa Sarma termed “an unpardonable and heinous crime”. “Statewide arrests are presently underway against those violating provisions of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act...I have asked @assampolice to act with a spirit of zero tolerance,” Sarma tweeted Friday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/9NMohAY
Thursday, 2 February 2023
India’s Haj quota at around 1.75 lakh this year
Around 1.75 lakh pilgrims will be able to go for Haj to Saudi Arabia as per the quota assigned to India by Saudi Arabia this year. The application process for Haj is yet to be opened through the dedicated online portal by the ministry of minority affairs. The first batch for Haj normally leaves in May or June depending on the schedule notified and shared along with the guidelines by authorities in Saudi Arabia. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/cgTh50p
It’s for House to take call on ‘one candidate, one seat’: SC
The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a six-year-old PIL challenging the validity of Section 33(7) of the Representation of the People Act that allowed a candidate to contest from two seats in any general election and said it was for Parliament to decide whether enacting the “one candidate-one constituency” law would further electoral democracy. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/cgTh50p
Govt committed to judge social diversity: Rijiju
The government remains committed to social diversity in appointment of judges in the higher judiciary and has been requesting the chief justices of high courts that due consideration be given to suitable candidates from among Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, minorities and women while recommending names to ensure social diversity in high courts, Law Minister Kiren Rijiju told Rajya Sabha on Thursday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/cgTh50p
Kejriwal connived with Delhi ‘liquor scam’ accused: ED
The Enforcement Directorate has accused Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal of conniving with the accused in the alleged “liquor scam”. The allegation against Kejriwal, the first ever in connection with the alleged scam in which his deputy Manish Sisodia and close aide Vijay Nair are also accused, has been levelled in a fresh chargesheet filed by the anti-money laundering agency. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/cgTh50p
LS, RS stalled over Adani controversy; joint oppn demands probe
Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned without transacting any business on Thursday over the Adani controversy with a combined Opposition seeking a probe by a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) or an SC-monitored panel into the massive slide in the company’s stocks in the wake of allegations of fraud. The parties accused the government of forcing LIC, SBI and other public institutions to invest in the Adani group “which has endangered the savings of crores of Indians”. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/cgTh50p
Wednesday, 1 February 2023
FM Sitharaman applies Amrit-anjan balm to give middle class relief
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said the Union Budget 2023 seeks to make it more attractive for individuals to move to the new tax regime and is aimed at benefiting the middle class. India goes to the general elections next year. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/9wMTpH0
Dus Pe Bas: Budget caps capital gains benefit on luxe home sale
Planning to sell your luxury home to buy another one with an eye on a hefty profit? Here’s why you may need to do a rethink: any reinvestment of the sale proceeds exceeding Rs 10 crore will not fetch you tax deduction, with finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposing a cap on the same. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/9wMTpH0
Bullish on Budget, bearish on Adani, sensex swings wild
The BSE sensex gyrated wildly on Wednesday as a bullish response to the Budget was offset by a fresh slump in Adani Group stocks. After gaining over 1,200 points by mid-session, and then nose-diving by 2,000 points, the sensex finally closed with a modest gain of 158 points at 59,708 points. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/9wMTpH0
'Domestic violence case valid even if woman’s spouse lives abroad'
Any woman residing in India either temporarily or permanently is entitled to seek relief from a court of law under the Domestic Violence Act even if her spouse lives outside the country, the Madras HC said. The court dismissed a petition challenging a domestic violence complaint filed by his wife against him in a Chennai family court. "The cause of action arises in India since the aggrieved person is residing here, even if abused economically by the spouse residing in another country," he said. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/9wMTpH0
US may let GE make jet engines in India
The invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to make a state visit to the US comes amid efforts to achieve a quantum leap in bilateral ties, with India’s national security adviser, Ajit Doval, and his US counterpart, Jake Sullivan, tasked with launching a Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET) initiative that officials suggest will top anything the two countries, long prone to mutual distrust, have achieved so far, including the civilian nuclear agreement of 2005. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/9wMTpH0
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