Friday 31 March 2023
Heightened military activity on Myanmar island
The Coco Islands of Myanmar, close to the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago in the Bay of Bengal, are witnessing a lot of military construction, including extension of a runway, hangars and a radar station, in recent months, leading to suspicion whether China is behind the infrastructure build-up. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/X8hTyiR
Tiger zinda hai. T hank you, India
Ek Tha Tiger - that almost became our story after years of trophy hunting and shikar. But fortunately, Tiger Zinda Hai. We owe that largely to Project Tiger, a national project dedicated entirely to the protection and conservation of my tribe, which is turning 50 today. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/X8hTyiR
MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan meets kin of Indore victims, runs into anguish
CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday ran into a wave of anger when he met the bereaved families. Claiming more lives could have been saved, they questioned the manner of rescue operations before Army joined in. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/X8hTyiR
'Was getting congratulatory messages even before MasterChef finale'
Even though the result of the reality show MasterChef India got leaked online way ahead of the finale episode, the winner, Nayanjyoti Saikia, says he had to ignore all the congratulatory messages Via Times of India https://ift.tt/HrCOWs2
Thursday 30 March 2023
Rajkot paddler braves 4 brain ops, paralysis
Dhwani Shah (26) of Rajkot dreams of participating in the Paralympics and being a champion. She has just come second in women's singles in the para table tennis national championship 2022-23 in Indore and thus earned a ticket to participate in an international event. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/HrCOWs2
14 dead, 24 still missing in Indore temple tragedy
The temple tragedy took place around 11.30am when a group of 40-50 devotees (it's still not known how many) had gathered at Shri Beleshwar Mahadev Jhulelal temple for a havan on Ram Navami. They had no clue that the ground beneath their feet hid a well and all that stood between them and death was merely tiles on an iron grille. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/HrCOWs2
FSSAI accepts states' 'nahi' to 'dahi'
Drawing flak from the southern states, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India issued on Thursday a revised notification to say that food business operators may use the term "curd" along with any other prevalent common name in a regional language. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/HrCOWs2
IPL 2023 schedule: All matches time table, venues and groups
Defending champions Gujarat Titans will take on four-time champions Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2023 opener in Ahmedabad, the BCCI announced on Friday as it unveiled the schedule for the upcoming season. The tournament starts from March 31 and the last league match will be played on May 21, the IPL announced. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/HrCOWs2
Wednesday 29 March 2023
Shah: CBI under UPA tried to force me to frame Modi
A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi claimed that all tricks were played to "implicate" him and put him behind bars when he was Gujarat CM, Union home minister Amit Shah on Wednesday alleged that the CBI had put pressure on him to frame Modi in a fake encounter case when Congress was in office at the Centre. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/0uEf8nN
If they wanted to arrest me, cops could have come: Amritpal
Fugitive Khalistan advocate Amritpal Singh was seen in a video released on social media Wednesday in which he urged the Akal Takht jathedar to convene a Sarbat Khalsa, a gathering of Sikhs, at Damdama Sahib in Talwandi Sabo of Punjab this Baisakhi on April 14. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/0uEf8nN
EC cracks down on money power, 58cr seizures in past mth
Misuse of money power is one of the key challenges in Karnataka, CEC Rajiv Kumar said while announcing the poll schedule. In all, cash, liquor, goods and drugs worth Rs 57.7 crore have been seized in the past month in Karnataka. This time, 4,880 enforcement teams will be at work, against 4,147 in 2018. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/0uEf8nN
‘Unbecoming’: Lawyers object to Rijiju remarks on retd judges
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BSY vs Sidda vs Deve Gowda: Karnataka's battle of castes and old rivals
The polls set the stage for an intense BJP-Congress contest in Karnataka-in fact, the first of four this year-and will be marked by a determined effort by former PM HD Deve Gowda's JDS to prove its relevance by denying either of the principal combatants a clear victory, and use the consequent situation to play kingmaker. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/0uEf8nN
Happy Rama Navami 2023: Top 50 Wishes, Messages and Quotes to share with your family and friends
Here are some Rama Navmi wishes and messages that you can share with your near and dear ones. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/0uEf8nN
Tuesday 28 March 2023
Undertrial prisoner shot dead in Saharsa court in Bihar
An undertrial prisoner accused in a murder case was gunned down by four criminals on the Saharsa civil court premises on Tuesday. One of the assailants, identified as Alok Kumar, son of Bhupendra Yadav of Pushpalan Colony, was caught with a country-made pistol and a live cartridge. The police recovered five empty shells from the spot. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/VBj8OMD
Jamia violence: HC sets aside trial court order discharging 11
Setting aside a trial court's decision to discharge Sharjeel Imam, Safoora Zargar, Asif Iqbal Tanha and eight others in the Jamia violence case, Delhi High Court on Tuesday framed charges against them under various provisions of Indian Penal Code. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/VBj8OMD
UP villagers attack Haryana cops on murder accused's tail
A seven-member special task force (STF) from Haryana's Sonipat on a quiet mission to nab a murder accused at a village in Uttar Pradesh's Shamli district was attacked by locals with sticks and stones on Sunday. Some STF men were injured and their weapons were snatched before a UP police squad reached the spot and rescued them. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/VBj8OMD
MFs hardsell debt funds as tax benefits end on March 31
Mutual fund firms are wooing retail investors who seek to avail of long-term tax benefits in debt funds in the last few days of the fiscal ending March 31, report Aseem Gujar & Partha Sinha. Last week, the government withdrew indexation benefits for investors in MF schemes that hold less than 35% domestic equity in their portfolio. The new norms will apply from April 1. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/VBj8OMD
Why target one community with hate speech charge: SG
Citing a media report, Pasha said despite the SC's February 3 order directing the Maharashtra police to take action against a Hindu organisation indulging in hate speech and calling for boycott of Mulsims, as many as 50 rallies have been organised in the last four months across the state. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/VBj8OMD
HP dy CM Mukesh Agnihotri sustains head injury, hospitalised
Himachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri sustained head injury after he slipped near his residence in Shimla while taking a stroll on Tuesday evening. He was rushed to IGMC Shimla and is under treatment, officials said. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/VBj8OMD
Monday 27 March 2023
Atiq Ahmed brought to UP, court verdict in 2007 case today
A six-vehicle convoy ferrying gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed from Gujarat's Sabarmati prison to Prayagraj arrived at Naini jail around 5.30pm Monday, traversing 1,300km in 24 hours to complete a mission assigned by a special court that will pronounce its verdict on Tuesday in the 2007 Umesh Pal kidnapping case against him and his brother. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/MKqWkCx
Fast-track courts clogged too, pendency up 40% in last 3yrs
Fast-track courts, set up for the purpose of expediting disposal of long-pending cases and those against women, children, elderly and the disabled, have been clogged like normal courts, with pendency increasing by 40% in the last three years - from 10.7 lakh, pending cases have gone up to over 15 lakh in these FTCs since 2020. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/MKqWkCx
SC chides UP govt for challenging HC order on rehab of Hathras victim's kin
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IT hiring to slow further as global banks turn cautious
The crisis engulfing global banks in the US and Europe is likely to create additional stress on Indian IT industry that is already staring at macroeconomic pressures. It is set to almost halve net headcount growth of the sector in the coming fiscal and bring in other structural changes to HR strategies. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/MKqWkCx
Sunday 26 March 2023
At Maha rally, KCR calls for farmers' unity to resolve woes
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Won't tolerate insult to Savarkar: Uddhav on Rahul's remark
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Udhhav Thackeray on Sunday cautioned disqualified Congress MP Rahul Gandhi against insulting "our idol" Veer Savarkar. His warning followed Rahul's comments at a press conference Saturday in Delhi, where he said: "My name is not Savarkar, my name is Gandhi and Gandhi does not offer an apology to anyone." Via Times of India https://ift.tt/0VbXfHK
Saturday 25 March 2023
Take stress tests, Sitharaman tells PSBs amid US bank crisis
Sitharaman advised the PSBs take steps to attract the deposits given the steps taken by the government to reduce the tax arbitrage in some debt instruments. She also asked them to pivot their strengthened financial position to support credit needs of the growing economy and focus on credit outreach in states where the credit offtake is lower than the national average, particularly in northeast and eastern parts of India. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/knaHZbD
Javed Akhtar's RSS remark hurt complainant's reputation: Court
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Land-for-jobs: CBI questions Tejashwi Yadav, ED quizzes Misa
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Sanjay Raut reply 'unsatisfactory', referred to Rajya Sabha chair
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Friday 24 March 2023
Bapu had just a diploma, no degree at all: J&K L-G
Jammu and Kashmir lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha has stoked a controversy with his comments that Mahatma Gandhi did not have a single university degree, let alone a law degree, and only had a high school diploma. His remarks drew flak from several quarters, including Gandhi’s great grandson Tushar Gandhi, who tweeted on his educational qualifications “to educate” the LG. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Qjm5v2N
3 Covid deaths in Thane; 343 test positive across Maha
Covid-19 claimed three lives in neighbouring Thane even as 343 people tested positive for the viral infection across Maharashtra, said the state Covid update on Friday. While zero Covid deaths were reported in February, the number of Covid-19 deaths in the state in March has now risen to 13. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Qjm5v2N
Sanatan Sanstha is not a banned or terror outfit: HC
The Sanatan Sanstha has not been declared a banned or a terrorist organisation, said the Bombay high court on Friday while granting bail to two of its members who are accused in the 2018 Nalasopara arms haul case. Justices Sunil Shukre and Kamal Khata on Thursday allowed appeals by Liladhar alias Vijay Lodhi and Pratap Hajra who were refused bail by a special court trying them for offences, including under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Qjm5v2N
HC notice to NCPCR on plea for Rahul prosecution for identifying rape survivor
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Thursday 23 March 2023
Jack Dorsey’s wealth tumbles $526 million after Hindenburg short
Dorsey’s fortune plunged by $526 million on Thursday, his worst single-day decline since May. He’s now worth $4.4 billion after the 11% drop, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/lDbw24G
Worklife balance: Thursday is new Friday, LinkedIn survey reveals
Professional networking site LinkedIn has said in a report that Thursday is the new Friday of the week, with people becoming more conscious of maintaining worklife balance. As many as 79% of the respondents in the survey stated that Friday was their least favourite day of the week to go to the office. On the other hand, Monday was when employees felt the need to ‘structure’ their work and be most productive. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/lDbw24G
Rahul's disqualification 'immediate & automatic' despite bail: Experts
NEW DELHI: Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification has come into “immediate and automatic” effect upon his conviction and sentencing despite the grant of bail and suspension of his sentence for a month, say lawyers who have closely worked with EC on such cases. The only scenario where the disqualification shall not take effect is if the trial court itself or an appellant court stays his conviction as well as sentence or the appellant court reduces the quantum of his sentence. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/lDbw24G
Tweaks in law, extensions to ED chief illegal: Amicus to Supreme Court
Senior advocate K V Vishwanathan, who is assisting the court as amicus curiae in adjudicating pleas against extension given to the ED director, told the Supreme Court on Thursday that amendments made in law by the Centre to extend the tenure and the three extensions given to its present director are illegal and would compromise the independence and integrity of the investigating agency. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/lDbw24G
Wednesday 22 March 2023
Punjab police find only CCTV grabs, not Amritpal Singh
Fugitive Khalistan sympathiser Amritpal Singh took Punjab Police on a wild goose chase through the state’s countryside for the fifth day, leaving behind fragmented traces of his escape route and snatches of CCTV footage, including one of him and an associate taking a ride on a “jugaad rehri’ – or improvised goods cart – with a suspected getaway bike in the middle. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Cz7pv2d
2 get drunk on Dubai-Mumbai flight, abuse crew; arrested
Two inebriated flyers were arrested on Wednesday for allegedly creating a ruckus and hurling abuses at the crew and co-passengers on board an IndiGo Dubai-Mumbai flight. Sahar police, who registered an FIR on the airline staff’s complaint, said John G Dsouza (49) from Nalasopara and Dattatray Bapardekar (47) from Manbet in Kolhapur told them that they had downed half a bottle of alcohol each mid-air to celebrate their return to India after a year of working in Dubai. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Cz7pv2d
Five things you could do before March 31 to save on income tax
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44 Indian courses make it to Top 100 QS World University Rankings
Several Indian universities have made it to the world’s top places to pursue popular subjects, especially in the STEM fields. A total of 44 programmes — last year it was 35 — from various campuses made it to the global top 100, according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023 released on Wednesday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Cz7pv2d
Famed cartoonist Laxman my favourite newsperson, says CJI
The Times of India’s legendary cartoonist R K Laxman is Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud’s favourite journalist because the widely followed caricaturist succeeded in accomplishing the core of a journalist’s mission by holding a mirror up to the powers that be. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Cz7pv2d
Tuesday 21 March 2023
Rajasthan becomes first state to guarantee right to health
Rajasthan on Tuesday passed a landmark Right to Health (RTH) Bill under which private hospitals will not be able to charge emergency patients and will be compensated by the state — a “controversial” provision according to such hospitals and doctors who continued protests against the move for the second day and were later joined by government doctors. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/RhH5YjG
On eve of SC hearing, EPFO’s higher pension form ‘missing’
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Delhi budget to be unveiled today, but bitterness persists
The Union home ministry approved the Delhi budget for 2023-24 on Tuesday, shortly after it received the Delhi government’s response to concerns raised by it regarding the proposed financial outlays under certain heads. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/RhH5YjG
SC slams trial courts for seeking needless custody
The Supreme Court on Tuesday expressed shock over some trial courts not complying with its July 2022 order to be liberal and grant bail to accused in cases when custody is not needed. Asking the courts not to pass detention orders in a routine and mechanical way and thus deny liberty to the accused, the SC said such judges needed to be sent to academies for “upgrading their knowledge”. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/RhH5YjG
‘Is it the big one?’ Strong tremors spark late-night panic in Delhi-NCR
Strong tremors jolted parts of north India sending shock waves across Delhi-NCR at 10.17pm on Tuesday as an earthquake of magnitude 6.6 struck the Hindu Kush region in Afghanistan. The tremors lasting about 30 seconds forced panic-stricken people to rush out of buildings and take refuge in open areas as fears of a “big earthquake” hitting the Indian Himalayan region, as forecast by experts, were revived. There was no immediate report of any loss of life or property. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/RhH5YjG
Monday 20 March 2023
'Please, don't stop Delhi budget': CM Arvind Kejriwal to PM Modi
Delhi chief minister Arivind Kejriwal wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi asking him to not stop the national capital's budget. "It is the first time in the country's 75-year history that a state budget has been stopped. Why are you angry with the people of Delhi," the Delhi Chief Minister wrote. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/5iS6dKr
Rs 8,800cr assets seized in 5,931 I-T searches in 8 years: Govt
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Maharashtra cops arrest bookie wanted in Amruta Fadnavis case
Cricket bookie Anil Jaisinghani, booked for trying to bribe and then extort from deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis’s wife, was intercepted at Kalol, about 55km northwest of Vadodara, in Gujarat late on Sunday night after a 750km chase over 72 hours. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/5iS6dKr
Read all your daily horoscope predictions
Today is a good day for those with Aries signs. They may find new sources of income, and past investments may give them a good profit. They may connect with a social organization, which will increase their network. Singles may find a soul mate in terms of marriage. Taurus may be blessed by elders today, which may give them confidence. Gemini may expect some instant gains in their business, which may boost their confidence level. Cancer may feel dull and unhappy today. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/5iS6dKr
End conflict, finalise MoP, House panel tells govt, SC
The Parliamentary standing committee on law has asked the government and the Supreme Court to “weed out their differences” and finalise the revised memorandum of procedure for appointment of judges in higher judiciary. The MoP is pending for over seven years, the panel observed, while expressing concern at over 30% vacancies in high courts across the country. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/5iS6dKr
Sunday 19 March 2023
With twin events, J&K makes its mark as FDI destination since Art 370 repeal
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Delhi Police’s action govt bid to shift focus from Adani row: Congress
ith Delhi Police visiting him twice in three days seeking details of his comments during the Bharat Jodo Yatra about women facing sexual violence, Congress member Rahul Gandhi termed the action “unprecedented” and asked the cops if their new-found urgency was related to the stand he has taken on Adani issue, even as Congress condemned the action as vendetta aimed at terrorising the leader. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/tq1gNkS
No opposition front possible without Congress, says Jairam Ramesh
o opposition front to take on the BJP is possible without the Congress and if a coalition is formed for the 2024 general elections, the party will have a central role in it, senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has said. Ramesh, however, said it was too early to talk about all this right now as the Congress’ first priority was the upcoming elections in Karnataka and the string of state polls this year. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/tq1gNkS
Daily Covid cases cross 1k after 130 days; 19 deaths in 7 days
A week after hitting the 500 mark, daily cases of Covid-19 in India crossed 1,000 on Saturday for the first time in 130 days, as the case count, which has been inching up for five weeks, rose more sharply in the past seven days. While west and south India accounted for most of the new cases, infections have started rising in the north as well. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/tq1gNkS
Fugitive Khalistan sympathiser Amritpal hits country roads, shakes off police pursuers
Fugitive Khalistan sympathiser and self-styled preacher Amritpal Singh dodged Punjab Police’s dragnet for the second successive day on Sunday, changing vehicles more than once and knocking down several bike riders along the way as his convoy sped through narrow country lanes in a bid to throw off teams tracking the Mercedes in which he had been last spotted. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/tq1gNkS
UBS to buy Credit Suisse in historic deal to end crisis: Report
In what is being described as the "merger of the century", UBS Group on Sunday agreed to buy Credit Suisse Group for $2 billion in a historic, government-brokered deal.The deal, aimed at containing a crisis of confidence that threatened to spread across global financial markets, came after a hectic day of negotiations between the two lenders. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/tq1gNkS
Saturday 18 March 2023
LAC situation in eastern Ladakh very fragile: EAM Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday described the situation in eastern Ladakh as very fragile and in "military assessment" quite dangerous as he reiterated at a media event that ties with neighbour China won't see normalcy till the time problems at the border aren't resolved. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/jVeOtbz
Training plane crashes in MP, both pilots killed
A training aircraft crashed in Balaghat district of Madhya Pradesh on Saturday afternoon, killing both pilots — captain Mohit Thakur from Himachal Pradesh and V Maheshwari, a trainee from Gujarat. The plane, a Diamond DA-40, operated by the National Flying Training Institute (NFTI), had taken off from Birsi airport in Gondia district of Maharashtra, and crashed approximately 40km away in a dense forest in Balaghat. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/jVeOtbz
Attacked by crocodile, 8 swept away while crossing Chambal, 3 die
The tragic incident occurred at a spot where there was no bridge or boat available for crossing. Eyewitnesses reported that the devotees were holding each other's hands tightly as they traversed the river, united in faith. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/jVeOtbz
76 samples of new Covid variant XBB1.16 found in India: INSACOG
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Earthquake hits Ecuador, northern Peru; at least 4 dead
A magnitude 6.5 earthquake shook an island region of Ecuador and northern Peru on Saturday, causing inhabitants to rush out of buildings. At least four people have died, with others trapped under rubble. Rescue crews have been searching for survivors after some buildings collapsed and cars were crushed, according to reports. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/jVeOtbz
'Mismatch in cop’s version cast doubt in 2014 Morani case'
A special MCOCA court, while acquitting 12 accused in the firing at the Juhu bungalow of producers Karim and Ali Morani in 2014, has observed that it appeared one of the cops investigating the case cooked up a story regarding certain aspects and discrepancies appearing in his evidence create a shadow of doubt about the happening of the incident. While 12 accused, including alleged gangster Obaid Radiowala, were acquitted on Thursday, the judgment was made available on Friday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/jVeOtbz
Friday 17 March 2023
4,000 ‘sold’ land for jobs during Lalu’s minister stint? CBI set to expand probe ambit
The CBI is set to expand the scope of its investigation into the “land-for-jobs” scam with the investigators coming across what sources called “prima facie evidence” to suggest that around 4,000 people were allegedly given jobs in Indian Railways during RJD chief Lalu Prasad’s tenure as Union railway minister and their land parcels were “bought” in return. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/9W2RQcE
Ties with AAP govt intact despite issues, says Delhi LG
Amid an ongoing tussle with the AAP government, lieutenant governor V K Saxena on Friday said that the “dignity of speech” had been shattered in the last few days but asserted that relations with the government will remain intact. Replying to a question on his “bitter relations” with the AAP government, Saxena gave a poetic analogy of a tree and wind and said: “It makes my leaves fall every day, but still my relations do not break with it.” Via Times of India https://ift.tt/9W2RQcE
Vacate houses by March 21, PWD tells Sisodia, Jain
The Public Works Department (PWD) has asked former Delhi ministers Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain to vacate their official residences for their replacements in the government — Atishi and Saurabh Bhardwaj — by March 21. The order was issued in a letter dated March 14. Sisodia and Jain resigned from their respective posts earlier this month. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/9W2RQcE
Death toll in UP cold storage accident 14
A day after the roof of a cold storage collapsed in Sambhal, UP, with at least two dozen labourers trapped inside, the toll rose to 14 on Friday. Rescue teams from the National Disaster Response Force and the State Disaster Response Force pulled out 11 survivors from under the rubble. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/9W2RQcE
1st week of Budget session’s 2nd leg one of least productive
Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned for the day on Friday due to slogan-shouting by the opposition and protests by BJP over Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s recent “democracy under threat” remarks in London. The first week of the second leg of the budget session in Lok Sabha was one of the least productive as proceedings were stalled for five days in a row with BJP insisting on an apology from Rahul and the Opposition seeking a JPC probe into the Adani issue. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/9W2RQcE
TMC, SP pledge to stay equidistant from Congress and BJP
Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress and Akhilesh Yadav’s Samajwadi Party Friday signalled they would remain equidistant from Congress and BJP while striving to cobble together an anti-saffron “third front” without the grand old party getting any chance to play “the big boss of the opposition”. Akhilesh met the Bengal CM at her residence in Kolkata on Friday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/9W2RQcE
'China-brokered Saudi peace deal will help India'
Iran said on Friday that its peace agreement with Saudi Arabia, which was brokered by China, shouldn’t be of concern to India as peace and stability in the Gulf will benefit Indian diaspora as well. Tehran also sought resumption of crude export to India citing Delhi’s decision to ramp up its crude imports from Russia, despite pressure from the US and other western countries to curb its economic engagements with Moscow. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/9W2RQcE
Thursday 16 March 2023
Designer held for bid to bribe Fadnavis wife
A 26-year-old woman was arrested on Thursday from Ulhasnagar on charges of offering deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis’ wife Amruta Rs 1 crore bribe to help her father, an accused in several criminal cases, and trying to blackmail them. Earlier in the day, Fadnavis, who controls the home portfolio, said in the Assembly they had filed an FIR in February after doctored videos were used to threaten that he would lose his job. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/cs9yVR3
KCR’s daughter skips ED date, asked to appear on March 20
The Enforcement Directorate has asked K Kavitha, daughter of Telangana chief minister K Chandrashekar Rao, to appear before its investigating officer at its headquarters on March 20, refusing to defer her questioning after she skipped the session with the probe agency scheduled for Thursday and sought time after March 24 when the Supreme Court is to hear her plea against the summons. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/cs9yVR3
NAAC IT system riddled with ‘opacity, gaps’: Internal probe
Now, an internal enquiry committee of the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) has cast aspersions on its entire business. It said from step one when an institute submits its data to the NAAC, it is open to changes with “no mechanism to check data alteration”, to the last point on how peer team members are selected to inspect an institute, and everything in between that is riddled with “opacity”, “mistakes” and “gaps”. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/cs9yVR3
February rural FMCG sales beat urban in most categories
FMCG categories like home care, packaged foods, branded commodities and personal care have driven the rural sales turnaround in February this year, as the hinterland outpaced urban growth. This, according to data, underscores rural India seeing real growth for the first time since August 2022. In February 2023, while urban sales grew 5.5% as compared to the year-ago period, rural sales expanded 12.4%. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/cs9yVR3
The Great Indian Laughter Challenge fame Khyali booked for rape
Popular comedian Khyali Saharan has been accused of raping a 25-year-old woman in a hotel room in Jaipur. The woman filed a complaint and a case being registered against the comedian at Mansarovar police station on Tuesday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/cs9yVR3
Wednesday 15 March 2023
Bail for Lalu, wife and daughter in jobs scam
A Delhi court granted bail on Wednesday to former Bihar CM and RJD chief Lalu Prasad, his wife, Rabri Devi, and daughter Misa Bharti in a case involving an alleged land-for-jobs scam. The court granted bail subject to the accused furnishing a personal bond of Rs 50,000 and one surety of like amount each. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Zp6Ne5v
SC refuses to stay quizzing of KCR’s daughter by ED today
The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to stay the questioning of Kalvakuntla Kavitha, Bharat Rashtra Samithi MLC and daughter of Telangana chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, by the Enforcement Directorate on Thursday in connection with a case under the Prevention of Money laundering Act relating to alleged irregularities in the Delhi excise policy, in which the ED has arrested Delhi deputy CM Manish Sisodia. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Zp6Ne5v
BJP pays homage to Kanshi Ram to woo Dalits before 2024 polls
Top BJP functionaries paid homage to BSP founder Kanshi Ram on his 89th birthday anniversary Wednesday, in a move seen as the party’s effort to reach out to Dalits ahead of next year’s Lok Sabha polls. The BJP-led Centre had honoured SP patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav earlier this year with a posthumous Padma Vibhushan, the country’s second-highest civilian award. The party now turned to Dalit ideologue Kanshi Ram, who had turned BSP into a political powerhouse in UP after forming it in 1984. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Zp6Ne5v
Age no bar, Bengaluru professor gets his PhD at 79
Bengaluru resident and a professor of four decades, Prabhakar Kuppahalli, imagined big in his pursuit of knowledge and on Wednesday received his PhD in material science. He is 79. “It was a long-cherished dream. Though I had planned it when I was younger and working in the US, it did not come about because of unavoidable circumstances. When I turned 75, I decided to give it a go,” he said after the 41st annual convocation of Mangalore University. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Zp6Ne5v
Governors becoming part of politics to topple elected governments: Supreme Court
Using strong words to express its “serious concern” over the active role being played by governors in state politics, the Supreme Court on Wednesday said it is very disconcerting that they are becoming part of political processes to precipitate the fall of elected governments. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Zp6Ne5v
Tuesday 14 March 2023
Read daily horoscope prediction for Aries, Taurus, Gemini, and others
Today is a positive day for you, you may get success from your hard work on the professional and domestic front. You may have a good focus and you may complete your work on time, which can improve your self-confidence. You may also expect some work-related short trips, which may be beneficial in the near future in terms of your network. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/rJC3dQO
UK still gives aid to India dressed up as ‘business investments’
In 2012, India’s then finance minister, Pranab Mukherjee, had famously described Britain’s annual £280 million (Rs 2,798 crore) aid to India as “peanuts” and British critics at the time questioned why Britain was giving aid to India if India was funding its own space programme and had its own foreign aid budget. In 2017, the Indian government stated it gave more foreign aid to countries than it received. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/rJC3dQO
‘Hospitalisation not must for claiming medical insurance’
A person can claim insurance even if s/he was not admitted to a hospital, or was admitted for less than 24 hours, a Vadodara consumer forum observed while ordering an insurance firm to make a payout to Rameshchandra Joshi, a resident of the city. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/rJC3dQO
SC nixes govt plea for Rs 7,400 crore additional damages for Bhopal gas disaster
The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed the Centre’s plea filed in 2010 seeking an additional compensation of Rs 7,400 crore from Union Carbide Corporation (UCC) for the victims of 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/rJC3dQO
Monday 13 March 2023
Seeking OPS, 17 lakh Maharashtra govt employees to strike from today
More than 17 lakh state government employees, including teachers in government schools and colleges, will go on strike from Tuesday to press for a return to the Old Pension Scheme (OPS). Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2A3F8D4
Rahul tried to deeply hurt India’s honour & prestige: Rajnath
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Indian startups breathe easy as withdrawal limit for SVB lifted
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‘Seminal issue’: Five judge SC bench to hear same-sex marriage pleas
The Supreme Court on Monday referred a bunch of pleas seeking legal recognition for same-sex marriages to a five-judge constitution bench for adjudication, saying it is a “seminal issue” and an “important matter”. The apex court took the step despite the Centre’s insistence that Parliament alone should take a call on the subject whose intricacies could impact “how our society develops henceforth”. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2A3F8D4
Sunday 12 March 2023
Goa fires reduce 100-year-old trees, wildlife to ashes
Goa’s forest fires, which have been raging for nine days now, have left behind atrail of destruction, scorching endemic trees, birds and reptiles in the Western Ghats, one of the eight biodiversity hotspots of the world. Evergreen patches and the ecological cycle which had evolved over hundreds of years have been reduced to ashes, said onground volunteers who are assisting the state administration in dousing the blaze. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/60jR8fV
Oscars 2023: Deepika Padukone welcomes Naatu Naatu singers
Deepika Padukone stunned in black as she took to the stage at the 95th Academy Awards. The Bollywood diva talked highly about the ‘Naatu Naatu’ song from SS Rajamouli’s ‘RRR’ that has taken over the world and also welcomed the singers Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava on the stage for their performance. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/60jR8fV
Sena vs Sena: Offensive video of Shinde aides goes viral, 2 held
An objectionable video, allegedly morphed, showing Shiv Sena MLA Prakash Surve and former corporator from Dahisar Sheetal Mhatre went viral, sparking yet another round of hostility between the Sena and the Uddhav Thackeray faction. Police have arrested two persons in connection with the case. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/60jR8fV
Silicon Valley Bank collapse gives Indian startups jitters
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In hunt for IS terrorists, NIA raids 5 places in MP & Maha
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Daily Covid cases cross 500 for the first time in 114 days
As Covid-19 infections continued to inch up, fresh daily cases in the country crossed 500 on Saturday for the first time in 114 days, with the seven-day average having doubled in the last 11 days. The overall numbers, however, are still relatively low and there has been no rise in deaths from the virus, which were recorded at six in the last seven days. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/60jR8fV
Saturday 11 March 2023
Made to wait, Shubman Gill shows all-format capability
En route to his century on Day 3 of the fourth Test against Australia, Gill batted as if there were no edges in his bat. Almost everything was greeted with the middle of the willow. On a pitch where the ball wasn’t coming on, he was willing to bide his time instead of playing his natural attacking game. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/dLzwa63
Jyotiraditya Scindia 'pauses' MP BJP chief's speech
Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia stopped state BJP president VD Sharma from giving his speech at a function in Shivpuri town to mark the translocation of tigers to Madhav National Park on Friday. Sharma had to return to his seat while Scindia began addressing the crowd. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/dLzwa63
Jyotiraditya Scindia 'pauses' MP BJP chief's speech
Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia stopped state BJP president VD Sharma from giving his speech at a function in Shivpuri town to mark the translocation of tigers to Madhav National Park on Friday. Sharma had to return to his seat while Scindia began addressing the crowd. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/dLzwa63
Evidence of Rs 600 crore payoffs found after Lalu kin searches, claims ED
A day after searches were conducted at 24 locations in Delhi-NCR, Patna, Mumbai and Ranchi on premises linked to former Bihar chief minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, his son, Bihar deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav, and his daughters in connection with the land-for-railway job probe, the Enforcement Directorate claimed on Saturday it has seized documents revealing "proceeds of crime" worth Rs 600 crore. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/dLzwa63
Friday 10 March 2023
Filmfare Awards Bangla 2022: Complete winners' list
Check out the complete winners list here. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/LlFQXmR
BSY in BJP's K'taka campaign panel, Bommai to lead team
Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai will lead BJP's 25-member campaign committee for the state polls, in what is seen as the party high command reposing confidence in his leadership since he took over as CM in July 2021, replacing party veteran BS Yediyurappa. Assembly elections in Karnataka are slated to be held in the next few weeks. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/LlFQXmR
Tribal girl in T'gana seeks more 'dowry', calls off marriage
A wedding organised on the outskirts of the city was cancelled by the bride at the last minute, ostensibly because of low dowry. She demanded more than Rs 2 lakh, which was paid by the groom's family in keeping with the tribe's custom of "reverse dowry" paid to prospective brides. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/LlFQXmR
Tribal girl in T'gana seeks more 'dowry', calls off marriage
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India records first 2 H3N2 flu deaths in Haryana, Karnataka
The Union health ministry on Friday advised states to be on alert after two H3N2 deaths were reported from Haryana and Karnataka. There are four types of influenza viruses: A, B, C, and D. Influenza A and B viruses cause seasonal epidemics of disease in people almost every year in January to March and the post-monsoon season in India. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/LlFQXmR
Thursday 9 March 2023
Speeding SUV runs amok, leaves 2 dead in Delhi
Two persons, including a teenaged boy, were killed when an SUV crashed into them in southwest Delhi's Malai Mandir area on Wednesday night. The driver of the vehicle first hit a Ciaz car parked on the road before hitting a pole and then losing control. The Thar hit another hatchback and finally rammed into three fruit carts and people on the roadside. Around 25 people had to physically lift the car to remove the injured persons from beneath it. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/fVh7gma
Isro report: Tehri, Rudraprayag top landslide index
Two hill districts - Rudraprayag and Tehri - have the "maximum exposure to landslide risk in the country", as per 'Landslide Atlas' report of Isro's NRSC. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/fVh7gma
World off track for 30% cut in sodium intake by 2025: WHO
The world is off-track to achieve its global target of reducing sodium intake by 30%, by 2025, a first-of-its-kind World Health Organisation (WHO) Global report on sodium intake reduction shows. Sodium is a key component of the common salt we consume daily. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/fVh7gma
Imran Khan booked for murder, terrorism in Lahore
Police in Lahore on Thursday booked Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan and 400 others on charges of murder and terrorism during their clash with police personnel during the party's rally that left one activist dead and scores injured. This is the 80th case against ousted PM Khan registered by the PML-N-led coalition government during its 11 months of rule. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/fVh7gma
No oppn in Nagaland House for 2nd time, all parties support govt
There will be no opposition in the Nagaland assembly for a second time as all political parties have offered their support to CM Neiphiu Rio, but it's not clear whether they will be included in the government or considered "outside support" until a decision by the NDPP-BJP alliance, according to Nagaland deputy CM Y Patton of BJP. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/fVh7gma
VP Jagdeep Dhankar 'attaches' personal staff to 20 Rajya Sabha panels, draws oppn ire
Eight members of Rajya Sabha chairman and VP Jagdeep Dhankhar’s personal staff have been “attached” to 20 House panels thatcame under the ambit of the RS this week, a move that drew flak from opposition benches. Dhankhar said the decision was taken after “multi-layered consultations”. These officers have been tasked with assisting committees in their work. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/fVh7gma
Wednesday 8 March 2023
Global figures urge end to 'harassment' of Nobel laureate Yunus
Forty global figures including Ban Ki-moon, Hillary Clinton and Bono published Wednesday a joint letter calling on Bangladesh to stop "unfair" attacks and harassment of Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/R3W952w
Pawar says NCP to back BJP-allied Nagaland govt
NCP chief Sharad Pawar declared support to the NDPP-BJP government led by Neiphiu Rio in Nagaland, saying they had an "understanding" with Rio prior to the electios. NCP has 7 MLAs and pre-poll allies NDPP and BJP have 37 in the Nagaland House of 60. "We have joined hands with Rio, not with BJP," he added. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/R3W952w
MLA Kadu gets two years for assault on public servant
A Nashik court Wednesday convicted and sentenced Achalpur MLA Omprakash alias Bachchu Kadu to one-year imprisonment each on two charges of assault on a public servant and intentional insult in 2017. While the sentences are to run concurrently, Kadu's lawyers moved a bail plea, which was granted to enable him to move an appeal in a higher court. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/R3W952w
Bengaluru traffic helps groom give bride the slip
For this 'runaway' groom, Bengaluru's notorious traffic came as a blessing in disguise. Vijay George, a reluctant groom, made most of the traffic snarl and gave his bride the slip while their car was stuck in the tech corridor of Mahadevapura on February 15. Even as he got out and ran, the wife gave chase but couldn't get her hands on him. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/R3W952w
Delhi excise policy: K Kavitha gets ED summons, seeks more time
Kavitha, who is a BRS legislative council member and Telangana chief minister K Chandrashekar Rao's daughter, has been asked to go to ED's Delhi office for questioning on Thursday. However, said she will appear before ED on March 11. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/R3W952w
WPL: Dunkley, Harleen power Gujarat to first win
Sophia Dunkley (65) smashed the fastest half-century of the season while Harleen Deol hit a power-packed 67 as Gujarat Giants edged Royal Challengers Bangalore in a high-scoring Women's Premier League clash at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai. The victory was the first of the season for Gujarat. Bangalore, on the other hand, suffered their third straight defeat as skipper Smriti Mandhana's wait for first win continued. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/R3W952w
Tuesday 7 March 2023
Adani Group prepays debt of Rs 7,374cr
Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani on Tuesday announced repayment of Rs 7,374 crore of borrowings backed by shares before their scheduled payment date of April 2025. Last month, it had settled share-backed financing of Rs 9,203 crore ahead of their maturity of Sept 2024. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Mgu5yaV
At 39.3°C, Mumbai was India's hottest spot on Monday
IMD scientist Sushma Nair attributed the sharp rise in temperatures to strong easterlies and the delayed setting of sea breeze. The all-time high day temperature recorded in March is 41.6oC on March 17, 2011. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Mgu5yaV
President appoints Atishi, Saurabh Bharadwaj as Delhi cabinet ministers
AAP spokesperson and DJB vice-chairman Bharadwaj is a three-term MLA who served as transport and environment minister in Kejriwal's first government in 2013-14. Atishi, elected as MLA for the first time in 2020, has worked with Sisodia on the city's education system. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Mgu5yaV
‘Gods will be angry’: No Holi in these villages
While Holi is celebrated with much fanfare across Kumaon and Garhwal regions of Uttarakhand, there are over 100 villages in Pithoragarh district's Dharchula and Munsiyari that stay away from all festivities. They will have nothing to do with it. They have a reason. They don't want to dirty "god's own mountains" with the stains of colours. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Mgu5yaV
At least 6 Palestinians killed during Israeli West Bank raid
The Israeli army raided the occupied West Bank city of Jenin on Tuesday, Palestinian health officials said, leading to a gunbattle that killed at least six Palestinians and wounded a dozen others. The Israeli military said it had killed the suspected assailant behind the fatal shooting of two Israeli brothers in the northern West Bank town of Hawara last week. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Mgu5yaV
Monday 6 March 2023
Sensex tops 60k as global rally continues
Global tailwinds helped the sensex close above 60,000 once again after two weeks but some market analysts said the two-day old rally could fizzle out after the Tuesday break due to the trading holiday on Holi. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/9qh2LTC
Trying to lessen health sector's foreign reliance: PM
Life-savers such as medicines, vaccines and medical devices became "weapons" during the pandemic, PM Modi said Monday, adding his government was trying to minimise India's dependence on foreign countries in health sector. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/9qh2LTC
‘My answer to Taliban’: Afghan woman wins MA gold at Guj univ
"I represent the women from Afghanistan who are deprived of education. I want to convey to the Taliban that women can also excel in any field if given the opportunity," says Razia Muradi. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/9qh2LTC
Suicide blast kills nine, wounds 13 in Balochistan
At least eight security officers and a civilian were killed and 13 more people wounded Monday when a suicide bomber triggered an explosion by ramming his motorcycle into a police truck in Pakistan’s restive southwestern Balochistan province. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/9qh2LTC
Can’t speak in India: Rahul in UK; don’t betray country: BJP
Rahul, who was addressing between 1,500 and 2,000 Congress supporters in a packed banquet hall at a Hounslow hotel, said that whilst giving a talk on politics at Cambridge University, he thought to himself “that it is quite strange that an Indian political leader can give a talk in Cambridge or Harvard university but cannot give a talk at a university in India”. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/9qh2LTC
Sunday 5 March 2023
Must shun ‘profiteering from disaster’: India to Global North
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Case filed as 'drunk' student pees on passenger
A 21-year-old Defence Colony boy studying in a US university was briefly detained by Delhi Police Sunday after American Airlines complained he caused a midair ruckus in "a heavily intoxicated" state and urinated on a male business-class passenger on board its New York-Delhi flight that landed the previous night. This is the third incident of its kind involving Indian flyers in four months. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/4QUdif3
Court martial suggests life term to Captain for 'staged' encounter
An Army court martial in Jammu and Kashmir has recommended life imprisonment for a Captain in connection with the killing of three men in a staged encounter at a remote hilly village at Amshipura in Shopian district of south Kashmir in July 2020. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/4QUdif3
Mumbai lad Prabhat Koli, 23, youngest to complete Oceans Seven
The country's most prolific open water-long distance swimmer, Prabhat Koli (23), has emerged as the youngest athlete in the world to accomplish the rare feat of completing the Oceans Seven challenge. He swam across Cook Strait in New Zealand on Wednesday, clocking 8 hours & 41 minutes to cross 28km amid bad weather. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/4QUdif3
Three quakes in Uttarakhand in span of 12 hours
Three quakes of mild intensity jolted Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi within 12 hours on Sunday. The first quake was a 2.5-magnitude tremor at 12.45 am, with its epicentre in Bhatwari block's Siror forest. The second was recorded soon after in the same area, followed by a third of 1.8 magnitude at 10.10am, with its epicentre in Uttarkashi's northeastern part. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/4QUdif3
Saturday 4 March 2023
Migrant assault videos fake, says Tamil Nadu CM, dials Bihar's Nitish
Tamil Nadu police booked five people, including journalists and social media influencers, on Saturday for spreading false information as rumours went viral of attacks on migrant workers from northern states. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/bAODlyn
Shekhawat sues Rajasthan CM Gehlot for defamation over scam ‘barbs’
Union minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Saturday sued Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot for alleged defamatory remarks against him and his late mother over a state co-operative scam in which investors allegedly lost about Rs 900 crore. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/bAODlyn
As flu cases rise, IMA cautions against overuse of antibiotics
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has issued a note of caution against misuse of antibiotics as flu cases continue to soar in the country. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/bAODlyn
Delhi: DDA asks CBI to file FIR against 39 of its officers
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Friday 3 March 2023
Horoscope March 4, 2023: Read daily predictions for Aries, Taurus...
Today is a good day for Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, and Aquarius. However, Cancer, Leo, and Virgo are advised to be careful in signing contracts, Gemini is advised to be careful in discussing on family matters, and Pisces is advised to avoid making unnecessary arguments. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/1WHwBld
NPP’s Conrad stakes claim to form Meghalaya govt with 32 MLAs
Caretaker Meghalaya CM and NPP president Conrad Sangma Friday staked claim to form the next government in the hill state, handing governor Phagu Chauhan a list of 32 MLAs that include two from a regional party whose chief caused a flutter hours later by formally disowning the duo's move. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/1WHwBld
6 youth die as truck rams their car on Gurgaon-Faridabad road
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Thursday 2 March 2023
Jaishankar mum if India played role in fixing Blinken-Lavrov meet
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SC: End government monopoly, panel of PM, LoP, CJI to pick CEC, ECs
Taking out the executive’s exclusive hand in the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners, the Supreme Court, in a landmark decision on Thursday, ruled that their selection be done by a three-member committee comprising the Prime Minister, the leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha and the Chief Justice of India, thus nullifying a practice that has been in vogue since Independence. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/YFL5HUS
Wednesday 1 March 2023
In sign of things to come, Russia says will target West
Foreign minister S Jaishankar and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov held discussions on the Ukraine crisis and key areas in bilateral cooperation, including energy, trade and investment and use of mutual currencies for trade settlement. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/bZcMYCR
Stray dogs kill 3-year-old UP girl, 200 bite marks found
A three-year-old girl was mauled to death by a pack of feral dogs at Bandia village in CB Ganj area of Bareilly on Tuesday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/bZcMYCR
Britain's Prince Harry loses home on royal estate: Reports
Frogmore Cottage, which they refurbished at a reported cost of £2.4 million ($2.9 million), had been a wedding present from the late Queen Elizabeth II in 2018. Harry and Meghan, also known as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, were reportedly told to vacate the property in January just days after the publication of the prince's tell-all memoir 'Spare'. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/bZcMYCR
Servant kills owner with axe after failed molestation attempt
A male servant who allegedly killed a woman owner of the house in Khedi Chandwan village of Bhawanigarh in Punjab's Sangrur district on February 25 after a failed molestation attempt was arrested on Wednesday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/bZcMYCR
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