Wednesday, 31 May 2023
Elon Musk again world’s richest person as Arnault’s LVMH sinks
Musk and the 74-year-old Frenchman have been neck-and-neck for the top spot this year in the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, a listing of the world’s 500 richest people.Arnault first surpassed Musk in December as the tech industry struggled and luxury showed resilience in the face of inflation. LVMH, which Arnault founded, owns brands including Louis Vuitton, Fendi and Hennessy. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/DAs23dN
Chappal in CCTV footage helps cops trace Rs 2 lakh stolen phone
When the railway police scanned the images closely, they got a close look at his gait and footwear-chappals with a loop to slip in the big toe. Two days of some clever sleuthing helped nab a person who has admitted he had lifted the phone from the train. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/DAs23dN
Saas-bahu fights erupt in K'taka over govt Rs 2,000 subvention plan
Instances of disputes between 'saas' and 'bahu' have begun to surface as family members argue over who should receive the monthly cash incentive. The lack of clear eligibility criteria in the Congress' election manifesto, where they pledged to grant the monthly subsidy to the woman head of the family, has further contributed to the confusion among households. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/DAs23dN
Prachanda arrives on 4-day trip, border, energy issues on agenda
Prachanda (68), who is visiting India for the third time as Prime Minister, will also call on President Droupadi Murmu and Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar. For India too, one of the main focus areas will be on finalising ways to deepen power cooperation through fresh initiatives. Nepal currently exports over 450 MW of electricity to India. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/DAs23dN
After lull, violence in Manipur amid home minister Amit Shah's call for peace
The arson was concentrated in Imphal East, but gunshots reverberated through the valley and the hills as security forces went after suspected militants targeting civilians at various places, including Bishnupur and Churachandpur. Two people were reported wounded in the crossfire. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/DAs23dN
DCW issues summon after identity of minor wrestler revealed
Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) chairperson Swati Maliwal on Wednesday issued a summon to the Deputy Commissioner of Police, New Delhi in a case pertaining to the wrestlers-WFI case where an identity of a minor wrestler who has accused Brij Bhushan of harassing her was revealed on social media. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/DAs23dN
Tuesday, 30 May 2023
SC comes down hard on challenges to PMLA by accused seeking relief
Dealing with a batch of petitions by the accused in the purported Rs 2,000 crore Chhattisgarh liquor scam case, an approach similar to what started in the year 2018 was noticed by a vacation bench of Justices Bela M Trivedi and P K Mishra, which on Monday had pointed out the fallacy in filing writ petitions challenging the validity of provisions of PMLA when these have been upheld by the SC and reiterated by a two-judge bench. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/hIPYgct
60% of CSE top - 20 are women, 25% from UP
Junior minister Jitendra Singh said the fact that first four rank-holders and 60% of the top 20 are women "is a great reflection of demographic changes happening in the last nine years of the Modi government". "I hope for a hat-trick in the Civil Services Examination 2023," Singh said while felicitating the 20 toppers at his North Block office. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/hIPYgct
Rs 10 lakh, job for kin of dead: Amit Shah's balm for riot-hit Manipur
The compensation payable to the kin of the victims, numbering at least 80 people from the majority Meitei and tribal Kuki communities, will be contributed equally by the Centre and the state government, officials said. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/hIPYgct
Cross-border narco-terror root of Manipur violence: PIL
"The serious issues of narco-terrorism and external aggression posing threat to national security is prevalent in Manipur and the resultant fallout is the present human crisis wherein a large number of people have been displaced from their homes disturbing normal life in the state," said the petitioner - NGO 'People's Alliance for Peace and Progress, Manipur'. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/hIPYgct
LeT leader who indoctrinated 26/11 terrorists who attacked Mumbai dies in Pakistan jail
A court in Pakistan had sentenced him to prison time along with two other JuD leaders, Malik Zafar Iqbal and Hafiz Abdul Rehman Makki, in August 2020 for financing terror, ahead of a September 2020 deadline for Pakistan to avoid being blacklisted by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the global financial watchdog, for failing to curb “terror financing”. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/hIPYgct
Tollywood director Pijush Saha arrested for fraud
According to reports, director Pijush Saha who's also a producer took Rs 20 lakh from young actor Akshay Gupta, a resident of Rampurhat in Birbhum, and promised him that he will be Pijush's next film's hero. But he didn't keep his promise and didn't even return that money. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/hIPYgct
Monday, 29 May 2023
'Precautionary' landing for IAF copter after minor tech snag
"The pilot and the weapons systems operator are both safe. There was no damage to the helicopter," an IAF officer said. The pilot went for the precautionary landing after "a warning light" went off in the cockpit. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/NQARe1j
Mantris fan out to highlight Modi govt's 9-year feats
The central leaders who addressed press conferences on Monday include - Nirmala Sitharaman in Mumbai, Anurag Thakur in Ahmedabad, Meenakshi Lekhi in Bengaluru, Hardeep Singh Puri in Lucknow, Ashwani Vaishnaw in Guwahati, Bhupendra Yadav in Bhopal, Arjun Ram Meghwal in Hyderabad, Jitendra Singh in Chennai, Gajendra Singh in Patna, Mansukh Mandaviya in Kolkata, Piyush Goyal in Jaipur and Smriti Irani in Rohtak. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/NQARe1j
WATCH: How Jadeja guided CSK to fifth IPL title
The phrase 'cometh the hour cometh the man' perfectly fits for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who snatched victory from the jaws of defeat against Gujarat Titans (GT) in the final in Ahmedabad to guide CSK to a record-equalling fifth IPL title in the wee hours of Tuesday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/NQARe1j
3 months after bypoll win, lone Congress MLA in West Bengal joins TMC
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9 of a family among 10 killed in Karnataka SUV-bus collision
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Sunday, 28 May 2023
Fundamental right: Woman allowed to abort 23-week fetus
The petitioner was friendly with the accused since 2016. In 2018, she married another man and had a child. On October 7, 2022 her drunk husband mercilessly beat her and their minor son. She phoned her former boyfriend around midnight. He asked her to come to his place with her son. He promised to marry her and had physical relations with her. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/BndV3s5
Grandpa not made mantri, 7-year-old girl writes to Rahul Gandhi
In her letter, seven-year-old Aarna Sandeep said: "Dear Rahul Gandhi, I am TB Jayachandra's granddaughter. My grandfather was not made a minister. Therefore, I am very disturbed. He must be made minister because he is hardworking, and love to people and helps them. He should be made a minister." Via Times of India https://ift.tt/BndV3s5
Unfazed by violence, over 3,000 appear for UPSC exams in Imphal
Sources said 4,051 candidates had registered for UPSC prelims in Imphal but after UPSC provided them an alternative to choose from exam centres in a few other states, about 700 opted to appear from outside Manipur. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/BndV3s5
Fundamental right: Woman allowed to abort 23-week fetus
The petitioner was friendly with the accused since 2016. In 2018, she married another man and had a child. On October 7, 2022 her drunk husband mercilessly beat her and their minor son. She phoned her former boyfriend around midnight. He asked her to come to his place with her son. He promised to marry her and had physical relations with her. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/BndV3s5
China's 1st home-grown passenger plane completes its maiden commercial flight
The C919 plane, built by the Commercial Aviation Corporation of China (Comac), carried about 130 passengers on the flight, according to state-owned newspaper China Daily. The jet took off Sunday morning from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport and landed less than two hours later in Beijing. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/BndV3s5
Saturday, 27 May 2023
False caste slur charge can’t deprive one of liberty: Court
The judge pointed out that while Virkar had complained to the cops on April 12 alleging that the informant and others assaulted them, the informant’s FIR was lodged only on April 21. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/PKkbcQn
Govt highlights its pro-poor policies to observe 9th anniversary
With industry bigwigs and domain experts from academia to sports in attendance, industrialist Sunil Bharti Mittal lauded the existing ecosystem that allowed India to be the fastest in rolling out 5G network by March, 2024. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/PKkbcQn
At Niti Aayog meet, PM Modi urges states to show fiscal prudence
Chairing the 8th meeting of the policy think tank Niti Aayog at the new convention centre at Pragati Maidan, the PM said the Centre, states and Union Territories should work as Team India and fulfil the dreams of people for a developed country by 2047. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/PKkbcQn
Times Of A Better India bags INMA's best campaign award for South Asia
The campaign, powered by TOI's extensive network of journalists spread across the country, showcased India's achievements in 75 years since Independence as a continuum of progress while emphasising that this is the best time to be Indian. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/PKkbcQn
False caste slur charge can’t deprive one of liberty: Court
The judge pointed out that while Virkar had complained to the cops on April 12 alleging that the informant and others assaulted them, the informant’s FIR was lodged only on April 21. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/PKkbcQn
Friday, 26 May 2023
SC refuses to halt CBI, ED probes against Didi kin
The Supreme Court on Friday refused to stall the ongoing investigations by CBI and ED into the alleged role of MP and TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee in the West Bengal teacher recruitment but stayed a Calcutta HC order imposing Rs 25 lakh cost on him while rejecting his plea for recall of earlier order directing probe against him. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/HROQxAT
Kuno cheetah team mistaken for cow thieves, attacked in MP
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IPL: Gill ton scripts Mumbai's exit as Gujarat set up final with Chennai
A belligerent Shubman Gill ton lit up the Narendra Modi Stadium as the defending champions Gujarat Titans stormed into a second straight IPL final, brushing aside five-time champions Mumbai Indians in a lop-sided Qualifier 2 in Ahmedabad. Firing his third century of the season, Gill's explosive 60-ball 129 proved to be too much for Mumbai as the Titans became the third team in the history of the tournament to make it to two successive finals after Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/HROQxAT
Thursday, 25 May 2023
Jaishankar likely to attend Brics meet in South Africa
Foreign minister S Jaishankar will travel to Cape Town next week to participate in the BRICS foreign ministers’ meeting that will look to firm up the agenda for the summit that South Africa will host in August. The foreign ministers’ meeting is an important forum for focus on political and security cooperation among the member-states and Jaishankar will likely use it to stress the need for all to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of States without making any exception. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/xczVIuU
HC: Refusing sex to spouse for long period is cruelty
Refusing sex to one’s spouse for a prolonged period without justifiable reason amounted to mental cruelty, the Allahabad HC recently observed while dissolving a couple’s marriage. Varanasi resident Ravindra Pratap Yadav had filed an appeal against a family court’s order dismissing his divorce petition on November 28, 2005. He had sought divorce on the grounds of mental cruelty inflicted by his wife by refusing to co-habit and discharge the obligations of marital life. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/xczVIuU
Modi’s veiled dig: ‘Australia opposition MPs, ex-PM attended Sydney function’
Amid an escalating fight over who should inaugurate the new Parliament building on Sunday, PM Narendra Modi cited the presence of his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese and the latter’s predecessor Scott Morrison at the event organised by the Indian community in Sydney this week to suggest that partisan differences should not take precedence over matters of national importance. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/xczVIuU
Wednesday, 24 May 2023
Karnataka govt may withdraw circular banning hijab
The Congress government in Karnataka is seriously considering withdrawing the primary and secondary education department’s circular prohibiting hijabs in schools and pre-university colleges in the state. Senior state minister Priyank Kharge also said that his government would ban outfits like the Bajrang Dal if peace in the state was disturbed. “We have promised in our manifesto to turn Karnataka into a paradise" he said. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/D2A637x
Delhi HC upholds dismissal of cop who probed Ishrat case
The Delhi high court upheld Wednesday former IPS officer Satish Chandra Verma’s dismissal from service a month before he was to retire on September 30, 2022. Verma was a member of the Gujarat HC-appointed special investigation team (SIT) that probed the police shooting of 19-year-old Ishrat Jahan and three others in Ahmedabad in June 2004, which he called a “fake encounter” in an affidavit to the court in 2011. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/D2A637x
2nd conviction still in force, Azam may stay disqualified
Samajwadi Party strongman Azam Khan’s acquittal by a Rampur court in the hate speech case that led to his disqualification from the UP assembly last year might have created a constitutional quandary requiring judicial intervention but for his recent sentencing by a Moradabad court in a 2008 case. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/D2A637x
Ron DeSantis confirms running for US Prez in 2024
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis entered the 2024 presidential race on Wednesday, stepping into a crowded Republican primary contest that will test both his national appeal as a cultural conservative firebrand and the GOP’s willingness to move on from former President Donald Trump. The 44-year-old Republican revealed his decision in a Federal Election Commission filing before an online conversation with Twitter CEO Elon Musk. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/D2A637x
Tuesday, 23 May 2023
Indira, Rajiv too inaugurated buildings on Parl premises: BJP
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Forceful seizure of vehicles by recovery agents is illegal: HC
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Vaibhavi Upadhyay dies in a car accident
Television actress Vaibhavi Upadhyay, best known for her role in the popular show "Sarabhai vs Sarabhai", died in a car accident on Tuesday. Producer-actor JD Majethia, who worked with Vaibhavi in the series, confirmed her death. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/EDxdKnj
All-round CSK brush aside defending champions GT to enter 10th IPL final
A crucial 44-ball 60 from Ruturaj Gaikwad at the top was followed by a spin show as an all-round Chennai Super Kings brushed aside defending champions Gujarat Titans to march into 10th IPL final, extending their remarkable consistency in the T20 cricket's biggest extravaganza. Securing an easy 15-run win over Hardik Pandya and co. in the Qualifier 1, MS Dhoni and co. became the first team to book their tickets for the Sunday's final in Ahmedabad. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/EDxdKnj
Monday, 22 May 2023
CBI questions Wankhede again for 5 hours in Aryan case
The CBI questioned former NCB zonal director Sameer Wankhede for five hours on Sunday, in the corruption-extortion case connected to October 2021 Cordelia cruise drug bust case involving actor Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan. The Bombay high court has scheduled to hear Wankhede’s plea challenging the CBI FIR on Monday and has restrained the CBI from taking any “coercive action” against him till then. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Ep8XPYA
I should take your autograph, Biden tells PM Modi
Ahead of next month’s India-US summit, US President Joe Biden launched into fulsome praise of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, terming him an influence in the Indo-Pacific and complimenting him for his popularity in the US. Biden playfully complained about the loads of requests for invitations to the dinner he has scheduled to host in the honour of Modi during the PM’s visit to the US next month. "I should take your autograph Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Ep8XPYA
Respect territorial integrity, sovereignty of all: PM at G7
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PM Modi condoles demise of veteran actor Sarath Babu
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed grief over the untimely death of Veteran actor Sarath Babu and extended condolences to the late actor's family Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Ep8XPYA
Sunday, 21 May 2023
These ‘forests’ are disturbing balance
Monoculture plantations taken up by the FDCs for financial gain are causing damage to tiger ecosystem, feel experts. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/iHnGcCd
Martin Amis, era-defining British author, passes away at 73
The celebrated British writer Martin Amis, who gave masterpieces like 'Money' and 'London Fields' passes away at the age of 73. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/iHnGcCd
12 killed, 90 hurt in stampede at El Salvador stadium
Twelve people died and 90 others were injured in a stampede at a soccer stadium in El Salvador on Saturday, authorities said, turning a highly anticipated match into a chaotic scene as fans rushed to save people suffocating under a mass of bodies. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/iHnGcCd
Thrashed by seniors, BA student in ICU
A second-year BA student of a government college in Haryana's Pataudi is in ICU after being allegedly thrashed by six seniors on the campus Friday morning. His father claimed Chander Shekhar was attacked during a ragging session. Three of the six senior students were arrested, but released on bail. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/iHnGcCd
Jaganmohan Reddy, Naveen Patnaik crucial for govt to get Delhi services bill past Rajya Sabha
The NDA currently has a strength of 110 in the House and it can add a few more by filling the two vacancies of nominated members. Even then, it will still be eight short of the majority mark in the House with an effective strength of 238. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/iHnGcCd
IPL: Gill ton eliminates RCB; Gujarat face CSK in Qualifier 1, LSG meet Mumbai in Eliminator
Shubman Gill's dazzling 52-ball 104 not out trumped Virat Kohli's sumptuous unbeaten 101 as Gujarat Titans edged Royal Challengers Bangalore in a high-scoring thriller by six wickets in the final league game of the IPL season in Bengaluru. With the heartbreaking defeat, RCB's journey in this year's competition came to an end. With Mumbai Indians winning the afternoon game, Faf du Plessis and co. needed an outright win to qualify for the knockouts but Gill smashed his second consecutive century of the season, dashing the hosts' hopes of qualifying for the playoffs. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/iHnGcCd
Saturday, 20 May 2023
Governance models globally prompted move on ordinance
ase studies on the models of governance followed in capital cities across the world — like Washington DC, Berlin, France, Ottawa and Canberra — helped convince the Centre about the need to bring an ordinance to restore Delhi LG’s overriding powers relating to the administrative control of Delhi. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/7Uwv6IV
Eight officers complained of harassment: LG's office
The LG's office claimed on Saturday that eight officers working in the Delhi government and MCD had complained of harassment by the AAP dispensation in Delhi and Punjab over the past few months. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/7Uwv6IV
India stands for respecting sovereignty: Modi on China
Amid China's military expansion in the South China Sea and the East China Sea, PM Narendra Modi on Saturday said India is committed to protecting its sovereignty and integrity while promoting peaceful resolution of maritime disputes based on international law. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/7Uwv6IV
Centre seeks review of SC ruling on Delhi services row
Hours before issuance of the ordinance on Friday to tilt in its favour the services tug-of-war with the Delhi government, the Centre had moved the Supreme Court seeking review of its May 11 judgment that had ruled that though Delhi is a unique Union Territory, it had both legislative and executive power over transfer and posting of bureaucrats. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/7Uwv6IV
India will do whatever it can to end war: PM Modi to Zelenskyy
India will do all it can to end the war through dialogue and diplomacy and help ameliorate the pain and suffering of the Ukrainian people, PM Narendra Modi told Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in their first bilateral meeting since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/7Uwv6IV
Man City retain Premier League title after Arsenal lose to Forest
Defending champions Manchester City were on Saturday confirmed Premier League champions after second-placed Arsenal were beaten 0-1 away at Nottingham Forest. Arsenal needed at least one point to stay mathematically alive in the title race but ended on the losing side against Forest. Arsenal's defeat ensured a fifth title in six seasons for the Pep Guardiola side. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/7Uwv6IV
Friday, 19 May 2023
Odd pairing at Arab summit: Putin's ally Assad and foe Zelenskyy
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky. At the summit in Jeddah, the Ukrainian leader said some countries, including members of the Arab League, preferred to ‘turn a blind eye’ to Russia’s illegal annexation of Ukrainian land. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/KatlPz3
Value of desi defence production up 12%, crosses Rs1 lakh crore
The value of India's domestic defence production crossed the Rs 1 lakh crore mark for the first time in 2022-23, which is 12% higher than the preceding financial year, the defence ministry said on Friday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/KatlPz3
PM Modi: Border peace key for normal ties with China
India is on the side of peace and will remain firmly there, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said as he landed in Hiroshima for the G7 summit and added that he will amplify concerns of the developing world at the summit. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/KatlPz3
Gr Noida: University had got 2-3 plaints from girl shot on campus
Shiv Nadar University student Sneha Chaurasia, shot by her collegemate on Thursday, made two or three complaints against Anuj Singh on personal grounds. "Such fights are common among friends, and we provided counselling to them," said Raja Natarajan, the university's executive director of financial operation. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/KatlPz3
IPL: RR keep slim play-off hopes alive with key win
Rajasthan Royals registered a key four-wicket last-over win over Punjab Kings in their final league game as Sanju Samson and co. kept their slim play-off hopes alive in what has been a roller-coaster business end of the season. With their seventh win, Rajasthan climbed to the fifth spot on the table as their fate is now on the other results if they are to make it to the knockouts. Punjab, on the other hand are now eliminated from the top-four race after Shikhar Dhawan and co. were handed their 8th defeat of the season. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/KatlPz3
Thursday, 18 May 2023
'Aryan, pal were named in drugs FIR at last min'
Actor SRK's son Aryan and his friend Arbaaz Merchant were named as accused in the 2021 Cordelia cruise drug bust case at last moment by the NCB-Mumbai, then led by Sameer Wankhede, said an affidavit filed by IPS officer Gnyaneshwar Singh who had supervised the probe. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/dBvrLtZ
What DKS gained by creating 5-day stand-off: Heir apparent's position
The breakfast table stacked with idli-dosa-sambar, and Siddaramaiah and D K Shivakumar digging into the rice dishes, with host K C Venugopal and Randeep Surjewala stealing glances at their guests, summed up the four-day-long breathless drama to select the chief minister of Karnataka. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/dBvrLtZ
In a surprise move, Rijiju shunted out of law ministry
The standalone change that pulled against the speculation of a largescale ministerial shake-up on the cards was widely considered a downgrade for Rijiju, who would often forcefully take issue with the judiciary in public. It sparked a buzz about the possible reason for the sudden move. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/dBvrLtZ
Supreme Court upholds Tamil Nadu law passed to overturn court's jallikattu ban
The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the constitutional validity of state laws framed to allow bull-taming sport jallikattu in Tamil Nadu, buffalo racing in Karnataka (kambala) and bullock cart race in Maharashtra, saying that there are sufficient provisions to prevent cruelty to animals in these ancient sportsl Via Times of India https://ift.tt/dBvrLtZ
Third-year Gr Noida student kills classmate on campus, shoots self
Both students, 21 years old and in third-year sociology, died - Sneha Chaurasia before she reached hospital and Anuj Singh, the shooter, in the hostel room. The shooting happened 10 minutes after Anuj mailed a confessional statement, titled 'my suicide note', to a university group at 1.18pm. Police received a call about a student being shot at 1.30pm. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/dBvrLtZ
Wednesday, 17 May 2023
Nepali sherpa sets Everest record with 27th ascent
Kami Rita Sherpa, a Nepali sherpa, broke his own record by scaling Mount Everest for the 27th time on Wednesday. He guided a foreign climber to the summit using the traditional southeast ridge route. The government confirmed the news, while Thaneswar Guragai, manager of the Seven Summit Treks, expressed his happiness, saying for now, it is 100% certain that Kami Rita scaled Everest for the 27th time. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/rNDLtU1
Russia says hypersonic missile scientists face treason
Three Russian academics who have worked on hypersonic missile technology face "very serious accusations", the Kremlin said on Wednesday, in a treason investigation that has spread alarm through Russia's scientific community. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/rNDLtU1
Karnataka deadlock on: Siddaramaiah likely to be CM
Congress is believed to have clinched the deal for Karnataka chief ministership Wednesday, with Siddaramaiah likely to take up the top job and state party chief DK Shivakumar being persuaded to be his deputy. An announcement is expected to be made Thursday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/rNDLtU1
SC to Sebi: Submit status of Adani probe within 3 months, not 6
The Supreme Court asked Sebi to submit by August 14 the status of probe into Hindenburg's allegations of stock price manipulations against Adani group companies but refused to convert the court proceedings into a roving inquiry, including investigations into the alleged role the LIC, which had invested a substantial amount in Adani companies. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/rNDLtU1
Empowering L G to name aldermen can destabilise MCD: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Wednesday reserved its verdict on the AAP government's petition challenging the LG's power to nominate 10 aldermen to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi on his own. The court said: "Giving such power to the LG could destabilise a democratically elected MCD body". Via Times of India https://ift.tt/rNDLtU1
Tuesday, 16 May 2023
India for international framework to regulate AI platforms like ChatGPT
The government on Tuesday said it is considering a regulatory framework for AI-enabled smart tech platforms, such as ChatGPT, including areas related to bias of algorithms and copyrights. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/QwscmAa
Top EU diplomat seeks action against India on Russian oil ahead of talks
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Delhi government 'advice' not needed to name aldermen: LG to SC
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CBI searches 12 locations in case against journalist booked for spying
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India, China hold major general-level talks amid continuing border row
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Monday, 15 May 2023
DC gives Paradiso families 2 wks to vacate towers 'unfit for living'
Deputy commissioner Nishant Yadav on Monday issued orders asking residents of towers E and F of Chintels Paradiso to vacate their flats within 15 days. He appointed district town planner (enforcement) Manish Yadav as the nodal officer for executing the order - issued under Section 144 of the CrPC - and getting the flats vacated. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/wNKgZUQ
Mother, daughter killed as SUV hits their car in Gurgaon
A 62-year-old woman and her 32-year-old daughter died and two others suffered grievous injuries when the car in which they were travelling was hit by an SUV near Sector 106 on Sunday evening. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/wNKgZUQ
Karnataka result: Siddaramaiah says he has numbers, but DK Shivakumar isn't backing down
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Catch-22 for India as Taliban looks to wrest control of embassy
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Gill's maiden IPL ton powers GT into playoffs
A sizzling maiden IPL century from Shumban Gill was followed by a Mohammed Shami carnage with the new ball as defending champions Gujarat Titans laughed their way to the playoffs, becoming the first team to qualify for the knock-outs. A clinical 34-run win over a hapless Sunrisers Hyderabad also assured Titans of a top-two finish. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/wNKgZUQ
Sunday, 14 May 2023
HC: Can’t recover extra pension mistakenly paid to ex-armyman
“Excess pension” cannot be taken back from a military veteran who retired nearly 50 years ago merely because the amount was “erroneously” paid, the Punjab and Haryana HC has held. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/hBL5NYE
Gujarat man dies after alleged police torture
Kalu Padharsi (30), a daily-wager from Gujarat's Botad, died Sunday of intra-cerebral haemorrhage suffered during alleged assault by three cops in custody last month, even as the Gujarat HC heard a petition by his father seeking action against the cops. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/hBL5NYE
Varanasi e-way promises road trip from Delhi to Kolkata in just 17 hours
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IPL: KKR crack Chepauk code to keep playoffs hopes alive
A spin show from Varun Chakaravarthy and Sunil Narine was followed by impressive fifties from skipper Nitish Rana and Rinku Singh as an all-round Kolkata Knight Riders eased past Chennai Super Kings by six wickets to grab two crucial points and keep their playoffs hopes alive on Sunday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/hBL5NYE
Saturday, 13 May 2023
Rise in students seeking help, IIT-B to have more counsellors
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India’s‘biggest’drughaul: NCB,Navyseizemeth worthRs 15,000cr
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IPL: Prabhsimran, Brar keep PBKS alive, DC out of playoffs race
Prabhsimran Singh is a project that has seen Punjab Kings invest four years and crores of rupees. It has finally paid off in a match that helped them stay alive in the IPL, as he calmly steered Khaleel Ahmed down to the third boundary to bring up his maiden IPL hundred here at the Ferozeshah Kotla on Saturday evening. The 22-year-old, standing barely at five and a half feet, stood tall in an innings where he scored 103 off 65 balls in Kings’ emphatic 31-run win after arduously putting up 167/6. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/gkKc4sH
Friday, 12 May 2023
Four elephants electrocuted
Four elephants were killed when they came in contact with an electricity transformer in Andhra near the Odisha border Friday. The elephants included a male, two females and a calf. The electrocution took place near Katragedda village in Bhamini mandal. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/sI0ybwL
Parachute gets entangled in power line, Navy paratrooper dies
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Aryan case: Ex-NCB man booked for ‘extorting Rs 50 lakh from SRK’
The CBI has registered a corruption case against Sameer Wankhede, the former western region head of Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), and three others for allegedly extorting Rs 50 lakh from actor Shah Rukh Khan in the October 2021 cruise drug case involving his son Aryan Khan. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/sI0ybwL
Imran gets bail for 2 weeks, blanket protection from arrest till May 15
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Staff at both Houses of new Parliament to get same uniform
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IPL: MI reclaim third spot as Surya ton downs GT
Swashbuckling Suryakumar Yadav dazzled with his maiden IPL ton as Mumbai Indians brushed aside table-toppers Gujarat Titans by 27 runs in a one-sided affair at Wankhede stadium on Friday. It was Mumbai's fourth consecutive 200-plus score as a near-perfect win helped them reclaim the third spot on the points table. An in-form Surya once again lit up the Wankhede as his breathtaking effort helped Mumbai notch up their seventh win of the season. After a sizzling 83 in the last game against Royal Challengers Bangalore, the local boy Surya took his innings a notch higher, firing a stunning 103 not out off just 49 balls. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/sI0ybwL
Thursday, 11 May 2023
Custody movie review highlights: Naga Chaitanya's cop drama is an interesting ride so far
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EPS higher pension calculation: Bigger provident fund balance or higher pension? Watch video to decide now
Higher pension under EPS: Wondering whether you want a big Provident Fund corpus at the time of retirement or a better monthly pension? Watch this video to understand in simple terms and make a decision. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/UijW4pN
Nitish's ‘unity tour’ takes him to Pawar, Uddhav in Maharashtra
Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar and deputy chief minister Tejashwi Prasad Yadav have met NCP president Sharad Pawar and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray to discuss opposition unity at the national level. To mobilise anti-BJP parties, Kumar had recently met AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress politician Rahul Gandhi and New Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal of AAP. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/UijW4pN
BJD to contest Lok Sabha polls on its own, says Naveen Patnaik
Odisha chief minister and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president Naveen Patnaik on Thursday said his party will contest the 2024 Lok Sabha polls on its own, as it has “always” done. Patnaik made the declaration after a meeting with PM Narendra Modi here, two days after Bihar CM and JD(U) boss Nitish Kumar called on him in Bhubaneswar as part of an effort to forge a united opposition front for the 2024 polls. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/UijW4pN
Nitish's ‘unity tour’ takes him to Pawar, Uddhav in Maharashtra
Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar and deputy chief minister Tejashwi Prasad Yadav have met NCP president Sharad Pawar and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray to discuss opposition unity at the national level. To mobilise anti-BJP parties, Kumar had recently met AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress politician Rahul Gandhi and New Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal of AAP. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/UijW4pN
Wednesday, 10 May 2023
Patient stabs Kerala doctor to death, medicos go on strike
Private and government doctors across Kerala went on strike Wednesday and brought the state’s health services to a halt after Dr Vandana Das, a 25-year-old house surgeon at Kottarakkara taluk hospital in Kollam, was stabbed to death with surgical scissors and a scalpel early in the morning by her patient when he was brought there by police for treatment of his injured legs and hands. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/UijW4pN
Another low-intensity 'blast' near Amritsar's Golden Temple
Police received the information of a loud noise behind one of the buildings following they had begun investigations said Amritsar police commissioner Naunihal Singh. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/UijW4pN
Budding boxer, 12, runs 15km to safety in Manipur
Mangminmgam was separated from his parents, who were hiding in their native village of Saikul in Kangpokpi, a district north of Imphal. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/VQf9vP0
After Asean drill, India & Thailand team up for patrol
After the first Asean-India naval exercise in the contentious South China Sea, which riled China to no end, India has now conducted a bilateral maritime coordinated patrol (Corpat) with Thailand in the Andaman Sea. It saw the two navies deploying warships and maritime patrol aircraft along the international maritime boundary line in the Andaman Sea from May 3 to 10. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/VQf9vP0
EPFO issues FAQs on pension, but no clarity on computation
Seeking to put an end to widespread confusion over higher pension, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has explained how it will calculate the amount subscribers need to move from their provident fund to the pension fund. It has, however, not yet disclosed the details regarding the method for computation of pension, which will come subsequently. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/VQf9vP0
Tuesday, 9 May 2023
1st gang rape conviction in Muzaffarnagar riots: 2 sentenced to 20 years’ jail
A local court in Muzaffarnagar has sentenced two men — Maheshvir and Sikander Malik — to 20 years in jail for the gangrape of a woman from the minority community during the 2013 communal riots in the western UP district that left over 50,000 homeless and claimed 60 lives. The third accused, Kuldeep Singh, had died during the course of the trial in 2020. The case had gained pace after the Supreme Court’s intervention. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/1LqOVaZ
Day ahead of Karnataka polls, Sachin Pilot attacks Ashok Gehlot again
Former Rajasthan deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot taunted CM Ashok Gehlot yet again on Tuesday, saying the latter’s “leader” was not party supremo Sonia Gandhi but BJP former chief minister Vasundhara Raje. Congress took his comments as an affront because he passed over a request to avoid saying or doing anything that could embarrass the party ahead of Wednesday’s assembly elections in Karnataka. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/1LqOVaZ
Army generals to don uniform look, shed regimental insignia
Army generals will no longer don distinctive regimental headgear, like Gorkha hats or maroon berets, or shoulder rank badges, gorget patches, belts, lanyards and shoes. They will still wear their dark olive-green uniforms, but with 'standardised' accoutrements that do not display or identify their regimental affiliations. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/1LqOVaZ
1st gang rape conviction in Muzaffarnagar riots: 2 sentenced to 20 years’ jail
A local court in Muzaffarnagar has sentenced two men — Maheshvir and Sikander Malik — to 20 years in jail for the gangrape of a woman from the minority community during the 2013 communal riots in the western UP district that left over 50,000 homeless and claimed 60 lives. The third accused, Kuldeep Singh, had died during the course of the trial in 2020. The case had gained pace after the Supreme Court’s intervention. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/1LqOVaZ
Pak cleric beaten to death over ‘blasphemous’ remarks
Pakistani man has been publicly beaten to death by an angry mob for allegedly making “blasphemous” remarks during an opposition party rally in the northwestern province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Nigar Alam, a local cleric, was killed by hundreds of people attending the rally of PTI's local chapter after he allegedly “passed blasphemous remarks” as the gathering was about to conclude. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/1LqOVaZ
Monday, 8 May 2023
'If my marriage had been conventional, I would have been nobody'
She’s the OG Dream Girl of Bollywood. At 75, her beauty, grace and poise are striking and unmatched. Hema Malini, actress, danseuse, director, and politician keeps her creative passion alive more through her dance ballets than cinema. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/1LqOVaZ
Bengal bans ‘Kerala Story’ for sake of ‘peace, harmony’
A day after theatres in Tamil Nadu stopped screening “The Kerala Story” as a “precautionary measure”, the Bengal government on Monday banned the controversial film in a bid to maintain “peace and harmony”. CM Mamata Banerjee dubbed the film a “distorted story” and accused BJP of “defaming the people of Kerala with their narrative”. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/1LqOVaZ
Manipur clashes left 60 dead, 200 wounded, 35,000 displaced, says CM Biren Singh
Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh said Monday that 60 “innocent” lives were lost and over 200 wounded in the ethnic clashes in the state that displaced 35,000 people, while around 1,700 houses were burned down, and 1,041 weapons and 7,460 rounds of ammunition looted from police armouries. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/1LqOVaZ
EC asks Cong to ‘clarify, rectify’ Sonia’s sovereignty comment
The Election Commission on Monday asked Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge to “clarify and rectify” the party’s social media post based on Sonia Gandhi’s purported remark on the “sovereignty” of Karnataka. The EC’s letter to Kharge followed a complaint by BJP regarding a tweet which appeared on the official Twitter handle of the Congress on May 6. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/O9nMDQG
Sharad Pawar failed to create NCP successor: Saamna editorial
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IPL: Kolkata edge Punjab to keep playoffs hopes alive
A gritty half-century from skipper Nitish Rana was followed by a 'Russell' mania as Kolkata Knight Riders pipped Punjab Kings in a last-ball thriller to keep their playoffs hopes alive in the ongoing 16th edition of the IPL on Monday. KKR finally cracked the Eden Gardens code after three straight defeats at home, registering a thrilling five-wicket win in chase of a tricky 180. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/O9nMDQG
Sunday, 7 May 2023
Tillu Tajpuriya murder: TN cops on duty in Tihar sent back, to be suspended
In a major action against the personnel of the Tamil Nadu Special Police Force (TNSP), who reportedly were mute spectators to the killing of Sunil Tajpuria in Tihar Jail, seven of them were sent back to Tamil Nadu. Their suspensions will follow. The action comes in the wake of the director general of prisons' letter to the TNSP DG. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/O9nMDQG
Manipur burning due to hate politics: Rahul Gandhi
Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Sunday alleged that hate politics propagated by BJP caused the recent unrest in Manipur and said he had embarked on ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra’ to oppose this very brand of politics. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/O9nMDQG
Now, TA women officers can get engineer regiment postings along LoC
Posting of women officers of the Territorial Army (TA) with engineer regiments of the force along the Line of Control with Pakistan has been approved by defence minister Rajnath Singh. The defence ministry on Sunday said women TA officers will now also be posted as staff officers at the force’s group headquarters and Directorate General of Territorial Army at New Delhi, as per organisational requirements. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/O9nMDQG
Tamil Nadu cinemas drop ‘Kerala Story’, cite fear of damage
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IPL: SRH stun RR after dramatic last ball no-ball call
A re-jigged batting order fired in unison as Sunrisers Hyderabad stunned Rajasthan Royals at their home to clinch a high-scoring last-ball IPL thriller in Jaipur on Sunday. Leveraging on a crucial last-ball no-ball from Sandeep Sharma, Sunrisers snatched the cliffhanger to register for their fourth win of the season. As Sunrisers shot down a challenging 215 target, Aiden Markram and co. registered the joint third highest successful chase in the history of the competition. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/ulZdHBV
Saturday, 6 May 2023
Housing society can't shirk duty if house is rented: Panel
Observing that a housing society cannot shirk its responsibility of necessary maintenance only because the owners have given the house on rent, the state consumer commission has ordered a housing society in Deonar to pay Rs 55,000 as compensation and carry out repairs and water-proofing of two row houses. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/ulZdHBV
Prices of imported soybean, sunflower oils fall by 46-57%
Prices of imported crude sunflower and soybean oils in India have fallen by 46-57% in the past one year after the opening of the supply chain from war-hit Ukraine. However, the drop in retail and wholesale prices of these two edible oils are barely in the range of 16-17%. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/ulZdHBV
Manipur violence: Toll rises to 54; CM chairs all-party meeting
Violent clashes broke out between tribals and people belonging to the majority Meitei community in Manipur on Wednesday, displacing thousands of people and killing at least 54. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/jiFNx3L
Friday, 5 May 2023
Financial angle under ATS scanner in DRDO 'spy' case
Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) officials Friday said they were investigating, among other things, the angle of financial gains in lieu of information in the spying case in which a scientist from a DRDO laboratory in Pune was arrested on Wednesday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/jiFNx3L
5 special forces soldiers killed in blast during J&K encounter
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CCTV shows Tihar cops let gangsters finish job
Fresh CCTV footage from Tihar Jail that surfaced on Friday shows at least 10 police personnel standing as mute spectators to the mayhem unleashed during the murder of gangster Sunil Tajpuria on Tuesday morning. Indicating the scandalous state of affairs in Tihar, the footage shows the assailants removing a sheet covering Tajpuria – after he had been removed from the courtyard by cops and brought inside – and stabbing him repeatedly and kicking his almost lifeless body. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/jiFNx3L
Thursday, 4 May 2023
IMD: April 2023 nights coolest in 5 years
April managed to shed its "cruellest" tag this summer in India as the country not only witnessed its coolest nights of the month in the past five years but also the coolest and wettest days after 2020, IMD data showed. Experts said the unusual weather pattern of April and May this year has been an outlier. The April pattern seems to continue in May, too, with the first few days of this month witnessing a repeat of the unseasonable cool. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/3mEQDKX
Honeytrapped DRDO scientist arrested for spying for Pak
A 59-year-old scientist at a defence research and development organisation laboratory in Pune has been arrested on charges of spying and sharing security-sensitive information with a suspected female Pakistani intelligence agent. The Maharashtra anti-terrorism squad said on Thursday that the scientist had been in contact with the Pakistani operative through voice messages and video calls over WhatsApp. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/3mEQDKX
Succession, Episode 1? All eyes on NCP meet today
All eyes in Maharashtra's politics will be on the Friday meeting of the party committee set up by Sharad Pawar to decide on the election of the new NCP president. The panel will meet at NCP's headquarters in south Mumbai at 11 am amid indications that Pawar is inclined to stick to his decision to quit as party chief. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/3mEQDKX
IPL: KKR edge SRH to keep playoffs hopes alive
A vulnerable Sunrisers Hyderabad batting order was exposed once again this IPL season as Kolkata Knight Riders eked out a narrow five-run win in a last-over thriller in Hyderabad on Thursday. With 38 needed off the last 5 overs, Hyderabad were clear favourites but an under confident batting order slipped up once again under pressure as Kolkata clinched their fourth win of the season. With the narrow win, Kolkata also kept their playoffs hopes alive while Sunrisers slumped to their sixth defeat of the season. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/0QkNJhp
Wednesday, 3 May 2023
Court summons BBC in suit over Modi documentary
A Delhi court issued summons on Wednesday to BBC, Wikimedia Foundation and Internet Archive in a defamation suit filed by BJP functionary Binay Kumar Singh, who's seeking a permanent restraint order to disallow the three organisations from publishing a controversial and banned BBC documentary on PM Narendra Modi and any material tied to RSS and VHP. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/0QkNJhp
SC junks pleas against 'Kerala Story', asks petitioners to move HC
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Uddhav will rebut Pawar's book remark in Saamna: Sanjay Raut
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Cops caught in scuffle with wrestlers at Delhi's Jantar Mantar
The Delhi Police got into a scuffle with the protesting wrestlers at Jantar Mantar late in the night on Wednesday. As witnessed by TOI, the wrestlers wanted to bring in extra mattresses and wooden benches to the protest site since rains in the national Capital in the evening had made their old mattresses wet and soggy. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/5mX3HY8
G20 meet: Jammu division on high alert over possible terror attack
A high alert has been sounded in Jammu division following inputs about a possible terror attack in the region. All Army installations, especially, and even Army schools along the Jammu-Pathankot national highway, are on alert. "Terrorists are planning a Poonch-type terror attack to make their presence felt and disrupt the G20 meeting," officials said on condition of anonymity. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/5mX3HY8
Tuesday, 2 May 2023
Rajnath gifts patrol vessel to Male, says ties 'truly special'
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Monday, 1 May 2023
'Head of civic body will be liable if manual scavenging takes place'
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IPL: Bowlers guide RCB to 18-run win over LSG
A clueless Lucknow Super Giants marred by a KL Rahul injury stumbled to their fourth defeat of the season as Royal Challengers Bangalore pipped the hosts by 18 runs in a low-scoring IPL thriller in Lucknow on Monday. It was the second time in the season, the Lucknow batting order was completely exposed as they failed to chase down a below-par 127-run target of a slow turner at the Ekana Cricket Stadium. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2HnDwAj
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