Friday 30 June 2023
Delhi: Coolest June in 15 yrs 2nd cleanest 6 months since 16
You did not need jackets or pullovers, but June was, as summer temperatures go, the coolest in 15 years. The mean maximum temperature this June was 37 degrees Celsius, two degrees lower than the normal maximum temperature of the month. This milder maximum was due mainly to regular rainfall, overcast skies and the early arrival of the southwest monsoons. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/HpyslSF
Biren Singh remains Manipur CM after 6-hr resignation drama
A six-hour resignation drama surrounding CM N Biren Singh Friday provided an interlude in Manipur's continuing saga of violence - starting with thousands of supporters congregating in front of his Imphal residence, reaching a crescendo with some women snatching and tearing the draft into shreds, and climaxing in the protagonist tweeting that he would stay on. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/HpyslSF
Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code draft seeks to raise age for women's marriage
With raging debate across the country over Uniform Civil Code following PM Modi's recent mention of the matter in MP, a draft of Uttarakhand's own UCC with strong recommendations on "live-ins and raising marriageable age of women" has been completed by a five-member panel constituted by the state government last year. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/HpyslSF
Key aide Rahul Kanal ditches Aaditya Thackray for Shinde
Kanal has been the UBT Sena's face in Bandra and is known to have been close to Aaditya Thackeray since the formation of the Yuva Sena more than 10 years ago. Rahul Kanal recently quit the Yuva Sena's core committee. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/HpyslSF
Mob disrupts Pakistan gurdwara's 'kirtan'; suspects go scot-free
The episode of religious intolerance came three days after a Sikh youth was murdered in Peshawar in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. In a viral video, local Sikhs and Hindus were seen gathering at a police station, claiming that despite the culprits being detained, no charges had been filed against them. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/HpyslSF
French cops won right to shoot at drivers but got 'no training'
In 2017, after a string of terrorist attacks, the government relented. Lawmakers passed a bill allowing officers to fire on motorists who flee traffic stops, even when the officers are not in immediate danger. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/HpyslSF
France braces for more violence after riots over police shooting
France said on Friday the coming hours would be decisive after three nights of riots since a police officer shot dead a teenager at a traffic stop in a working class suburb of Paris. The violence has plunged President Emmanuel Macron into the gravest crisis of his leadership since the Yellow Vest protests that started in 2018. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/HpyslSF
Thursday 29 June 2023
States told to equip all panchayats to accept digital payments by August 15
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SUV carrying electrocuted man rams into truck; 7 dead 2 injured
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Ahead of SCO summit Russia tells India situation under control
National Security Adviser Ajit Doval received a briefing from his Russian counterpart Nikolai Patrushev about the aborted coup by the Wagner Group, a mercenary army that went on a rampage last week against Moscow under its leader Yevgeny Prigozhin, a former ally of President Vladimir Putin. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/baDkGiB
Delhi Manila back South China Sea ruling that China called null & void
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Wednesday 28 June 2023
As rain lashes city 2 dead 1 critical in tree fall incidents
Two persons died and an autorickshaw driver suffered serious head injuries in tree-fall incidents as torrential rain lashed the city, Thane and Navi Mumbai on Wednesday, and disrupted road and air traffic. As many areas in MMR recorded 100mm-plus rainfall, the IMD upgraded the yellow alert to orange for the day. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/0JsuIqQ
Vigilance seeks action against DERC officials
The vigilance directorate of the Delhi government has written to the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) recommending action against three former and a sitting official of the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) in a case related to the appointment of Ashok Kumar Singhal as principal adviser (tariff) to the power regulator. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/0JsuIqQ
2nd Ashes Test: Smith's 85 takes Australia to 339/5 on Day 1
Steve Smith played a brilliant unbeaten innings of 85, leading Australia to a formidable total of 339-5 against England on the first day of the second Ashes Test at Lord's in London on Wednesday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/0JsuIqQ
Tuesday 27 June 2023
Two held for Pragati tunnel heist raids on to nab others
Police have apprehended two suspects in the Pragati Maidan tunnel heist and raids are being carried out to nab two others. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/G5fNQjJ
Aarti Holla-Maini appointed UN Outer Space Affairs director
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Monday 26 June 2023
Nasa recovers 98% water from urine sweat on ISS
In a major breakthrough, astronauts on board the International Space Station (ISS) have attained a 98% water restoration rate using an advanced system that recycles astronauts’ urine and sweat into drinkable water. The development holds immense potential for future long interplanetary missions. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/TSKDVqL
Pakistan Army sacks 3 officers for attacks on its installations
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Sunday 25 June 2023
Teacher 35 headed for family holiday electrocuted at rail stn
A 35-year-old teacher headed for a family vacation was electrocuted at New Delhi railway station Sunday as she reportedly clutched at an electric pole for support in a waterlogged area. Auto and cab drivers rushed to rescue Sakshi Ahuja but she couldn't be saved. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/JFls4Pc
What's happening in India: PM asks Nadda after returning from Egypt
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Indian NHS shrink in UK jailed for child abuse British teacher guilty
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Blind murder case turns out patricide; victims son 2 aides held in J&K
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Saturday 24 June 2023
Opposition likely to focus on joint plan in Shimla
Having broken the ice and announced the intent to work together, the Opposition bloc is likely to focus on a joint people's programme and an early joint campaign to get the anti-BJP camp off the ground with a nationwide blitz. The follow-up to the Patna conclave, scheduled to be held in Shimla next month, is seen as a crucial step in providing a coherent face to the fledgling coalition. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Kse5S9c
With ORAN India & US eye breaking Chinese stranglehold on telecom gear
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Manipur drop-box mantri's farmhouse godown torched
A mob burned down a warehouse and a farmhouse of Manipur cabinet minister L Susindro at Kangla Sangomsang in Imphal East district Friday night, two weeks after he hung a drop box outside his home for people to anonymously drop weapons looted from police in the ethnic violence that began on May 3 and left more than 100 people dead. Another arson attack was reported from Ishirou near the Sajiwa jail in the district where a mob torched a BJP office. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Kse5S9c
India's richest temple trust plans Tirupati temples in all states
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India to kick off acquisition process for 31 armed drones from US in early July
India will kick off the formal acquisition process for the 31 topnotch weaponised MQ9B drones from the US early next month, with the aim being to ink the actual contract within this fiscal and complete induction of all the remotely piloted aircraft systems in phases over the next six to seven years. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Kse5S9c
Friday 23 June 2023
After Sakshee-Babita spat Vinesh & Dutt face of f over trials
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With 14 mentions 'democracy' emerges as leitmotif of Modi's address to US Congress
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GE made-in-India jet engine likely in 3 years
India expects the first GEF414 jet engine to be jointly produced with the US to roll out in three years to power the indigenous Tejas Mark2 fighters, in the project that will involve 80% transfer of technology (ToT) and herald a new era in the bilateral defence industrial collaboration. The MoU inked between General Electric (GE) Aerospace and Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) in Washington will translate into the actual contract “within a few months” after conclusion of some remaining commercial negotiations, a top government official said on Friday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/oy169eW
11-month-old toddler 'raped' by minor boy in UP; accused held
In a shocking incident in Aligarh, a 12-year-old boy has been accused of raping an 11-month-old girl. The accused fled her house after leaving her in a "bloodsoaked" condition, police said. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/oy169eW
Thursday 22 June 2023
Pakistan PM meets IMF director in a last-ditch effort to get bailout
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif met IMF MD Kristalina Georgieva in Paris on Thursday for release of halted funds ahead of the credit line’s expiry next week. The Paris pitch came amid claims back home that Shehbaz’s finance minister Ishaq Dar slapped a reporter who asked him questions on the stalled funds. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/yAgeXzp
India agrees to join US initiative to return man to the Moon by 2025
In a big boost to Indo-US space cooperation, India has decided to join the Artemis Accords, a US-led initiative to return humans to the Moon by 2025, and that Nasa and Isro have agreed to a joint mission to the International Space Station next year, the White House said on Thursday. Later, PM Narendra Modi, at a joint press conference with US President Joe Biden, said, “We have agreed to join the Artemis Accords. We have taken a new leap in our space cooperation.” Via Times of India https://ift.tt/yAgeXzp
Chip maker Micron to invest $2.7 billion for plant in Gujarat
American computer chip maker Micron on Thursday announced its plan to invest over $2.7 billion in an assembly and test plant in Gujarat. The announcement came hours after PM Narendra Modi’s meeting Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra in the US, where the latter expressed optimism on “greater opportunities” in India. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/yAgeXzp
US lawmakers give standing ovation to PM Modi: Key points
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a joint session of the US Congress on Thursday, becoming only the third world leader ever to make such an address twice. PM Modi earlier addressed the US Congress in 2016 during the Barack Obama administration. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/yAgeXzp
PM Modi pushes back at question on treatment of minorities
Prime Minister Narendra Modi pushed back strongly at attributed criticism over his government's purported restrictions on free speech and treatment of minorities, asserting that India lives and breathes democracy and there is no question of any official discrimination over religion, caste, creed, or gender in the country. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/yAgeXzp
Wednesday 21 June 2023
'State-specific' issues not Patna meet's priority says Nitish Kumar's aide
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Pak PM seeks meeting with IMF MD in bid to get bailout package revived
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has sought a meeting with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) managing director Kristalina Georgieva on the sidelines of the Paris summit for a new Global Financial Pact in a bid to unlock the global lender’s stalled $1.2-billion tranche to the cash-starved country. Sharif left for Paris on Wednesday for the summit, taking place on June 22-23. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/C5wAVHQ
Maharashtra recalls 'excess' security for Uddhav Thackeray
The face-off between Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray and the Shinde-Fadnavis government hit another flashpoint on Wednesday when some police personnel and vehicles deployed at the Thackeray residence were withdrawn by the state administration. Thackeray's media advisor Harshal Pradhan said the security detail around the house had been scaled down while protection provided to the Thackerays had been cut. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/C5wAVHQ
After a 4-day lull Manipur IED blast hurts 3 kids; gunmen attack 2 hamlets
An eight-year-old boy and two teenagers were gravely wounded in an IED explosion near a culvert in Manipur's Bishnupur district on Wednesday evening, while miscreants fired indiscriminately in at least two villages in Kangpokpi district around the same time as violence returned to the embattled state after a lull of four days. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/C5wAVHQ
First on the PM Modis menu: A full thought thali
Some of the most iconic names in academia, business, science, spirituality, and entertainment got 15-minutes of facetime each with Modi in a New York hotel that was once owned by the Sultan of Brunei and was home to entertainers Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston among others. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/C5wAVHQ
Tuesday 20 June 2023
Manipur: HC awaits Centre state response to review pleas on ST status for Meiteis
The Manipur high court is awaiting responses from the Centre and the state government on a batch of petitions seeking modification of its March 27 order directing the N Biren Singh ministry to recommend the inclusion of the Meitei community in the ST list. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Kjtvebq
SC rejects Bengal plea against central forces in rural polls
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Balasore train crash: CBI focuses on signal tampering grills engineer
A CBI team investigating the June 2 three-train pile-up at Bahanaga Bazar station in Odisha's Balasore interrogated a junior engineer with the railway signals unit on Tuesday amid suspicion that the accident that killed 292 people was caused by tampering of the signalling system. The junior engineer, entrusted with signalling work in Soro and Bahanaga Bazar, came under the scanner because signal protocols were found violated, a source said. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Kjtvebq
As PM Modi lands at UN China blocks ban on 26/11 accused
Overriding repeated pleas by India to rise above political differences and address the issue of terrorism, China Tuesday formally blocked a proposal at the UNSC for designating LeT commander and 26/11 accused Sajid Mir as global terrorist. The move seemed timed deliberately with Modi’s first state visit to the US and came hours before he landed in New York to lead the International Day of Yoga celebrations at the UN. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Kjtvebq
1st Ashes Test: Cummins leads Australia to thrilling victory over England
In a thrilling climax to the gripping five-day battle, Australia captain Pat Cummins led his side to a remarkable two-wicket victory over England in the opening Ashes Test at Edgbaston on Tuesday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Kjtvebq
Monday 19 June 2023
14 deaths in UP & 7 in Bihar take heatwave toll past 100
Heat deaths in the past four days crossed the 100-mark to 117 in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar as the scorcher in northern India led to separate heatstroke wards in hospitals and jolted the authorities into other preventive emergency measures. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/R6PCKmJ
1st Ashes Test: Brilliant Broad gives England slight edge
Seasoned pacer Stuart Broad got rid of world no. 1 and 2 batters Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith late on Day 4 to revive England's hopes of winning an enthralling first Ashes Test in Birmingham on Monday. Chasing 281 for victory in the fourth innings, Australia got off to a solid start and appeared to have taken the upper hand but Broad's late burst helped the hosts bounce back. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/R6PCKmJ
Sunday 18 June 2023
Ahead of Modis US visit Nasa wants India to join lunar mission
Days before PM Narendra Modi’s visit to the US from June 21 to 25, Nasa officials are increasingly talking about roping in India for Nasa's Artemis Accords, which are an American-led effort to return humans to the Moon by 2025, with the ultimate goal of expanding space exploration to Mars and beyond. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/rTkZ5ct
Biparjoy claims 5 lives in Rajasthan; 6000 take shelter in relief camps
Five people died in Rajasthan in the past 24 hours in rain-related tragedies inflicted by Cyclone Biparjoy as flood-like conditions continued to lash Barmer, Jalore and Sirohi. Barmer had some respite amid the tyrannical tides as rain ebbed Sunday after smashing records in the past two days in the otherwise arid zone. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/rTkZ5ct
Mann busy touring with Kejriwal Punjab law & order hit: Shah
Union home minister Amit Shah on Sunday in Gurdaspur asked if Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann was more AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal’s “pilot” than custodian of a state beset with problems. Flagging law and order issues and the narcotics menace in Punjab, Shah said these challenges would remain unaddressed as long as Mann tagged along with Delhi CM Kejriwal on “political expeditions” across the country. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/rTkZ5ct
Sakshee Malikkh Babita Phogat grapple over wrestlers stir
In an ugly turn of events, Olympic medallist Sakshee Malikkh and former Commonwealth Games gold medallist Babita Phogat on Sunday engaged in a bitter war of words on social media over the former’s claim that it was Babita, the wrestler-turned-BJP politician, who had originally taken permission on behalf of the grapplers to sit on a protest against Wrestling Federation of India’s (WFI) ex-president, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, before “changing her stance”. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/rTkZ5ct
Emergency was crime that put freedom in danger says PM Modi
Calling the Emergency a “crime” that endangered the country's freedom, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said those who supported democracy at that time were tortured and it is only by evaluating this “dark period” in India’s history that the young generation can understand the meaning and significance of democracy. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/rTkZ5ct
1st Ashes Test: Australia take control on rain-affected Day 3
Australia captain Pat Cummins displayed his all-round brilliance with bat and ball on a rain-marred third day of the first Ashes Test against England in Birmingham. Cummins played a crucial role as Australia enjoyed the upper hand, leaving England reeling at stumps. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/rTkZ5ct
Saturday 17 June 2023
NEET-UG: Physics score over bio for tie-breaker
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has decided to revise the tie-breaker process for deciding ranks of candidates securing identical NEET scores by prioritising marks obtained in physics, followed by chemistry and biology. This is unlike the current practice of giving priority to marks obtained in biology, followed by chemistry and physics. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/AF5Mewf
Happy Father's Day: Wishes messages quotes images and more
This year, Father's Day is being celebrated on June 18, 2023. Here we list down some heart-touching wishes, messages, quotes, images, Facebook & Whatsapp status on this special occasion. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/AF5Mewf
Friday 16 June 2023
14-year-old 1st Muslim girl to enrol in Kalamandalam for Kathakali
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Brilliant Root ton puts England in command in Ashes opener
Joe Root's magnificent century, his first against Australia since 2015, propelled England to a commanding total of 393-8 before declaring on the opening day of the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Friday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/gLFqcoO
Thursday 15 June 2023
Fresh look at UCC part of BJPs polarisation agenda: Congress
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Law panel cites reference of HC seeks Centres view on revising age of consent
The law commission has sought the views of the ministry of women and child development on the much-debated issue of reviewing the “age of consent” citing references received from the high courts of Karnataka and MP. This will have a bearing on provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, and other laws concerning minors. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/JpUOixz
Wednesday 14 June 2023
Teesta was tool of a politician to defame Guj govt tells HC
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Tuesday 13 June 2023
Fadnavis skips govt event he was to address with Shinde
Shinde on Tuesday downplayed a row over an advertisement claiming a survey had shown him to be the more preferred choice for the CM's post than his deputy Fadnavis, as the latter skipped - citing health reasons - a government event that was to be addressed by both. Shinde said the advertisement wasn't issued by government and that the tag of 'popular CM' was "not my own credit". Via Times of India https://ift.tt/zEfnc2D
Oppn unity advocate Nitish left red-faced as ally quits cabinet
In a major jolt to Bihar's governing Grand Alliance ahead of the non-BJP parties' meeting in Patna on June 23 for opposition unity, ex-CM Jitan Ram Manjhi's son Santosh Kumar Suman resigned from the Nitish Kumar cabinet Tuesday, alleging pressure to merge his party with the CM's JD(U). Via Times of India https://ift.tt/zEfnc2D
Practise yoga in your office seats govt tells babus
The Y-Break at Workplace protocol, devised by the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga under the ministry of Ayush, helps government employees de-stress, refresh and refocus within a few minutes, in between work. It consists of a few 'light' yoga practices including asanas (postures), pranayama (breathing exercises), and dhyana (meditation). Via Times of India https://ift.tt/zEfnc2D
The Kapil Sharma Show fame Tirthanand threatens to die by suicide
Junior actor Tirthanand Rao took to social media to reveal his distress caused by a woman and threatened to die by suicide. During a live interaction he was seen pouring a liquid from an insect repellant bottle. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/zEfnc2D
Monday 12 June 2023
It's our collective responsibility not to let SDGs fall behind: PM
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Priyanka Gandhi Vadra blows MP poll bugle with '5 guarantees'
Five months before assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh, AICC general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra sounded the Congress's poll bugle in Jabalpur on Monday, announcing 'five guarantees' to the people if Congress is voted to office in MP, and accusing the Shivraj Singh Chouhan government of corruption and failing to provide jobs. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/pdTnBW1
Phase-3 trials find 1-shot chikungunya vaccine safe: Lancet
The first chikungunya vaccine may be on its way with phase 3 trials of a single-shot jab developed by French biotech company Valneva showing the vaccine to be generally safe, well tolerated and provoking an immune response. The study was conducted in the US. Its success will have significant implications for nations like India where chikungunya is endemic. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/pdTnBW1
Massive fire in MP govt building in Bhopal, IAF choppers called in
A major fire broke out on Monday on the third floor of Satpura Bhawan in Bhopal, which houses offices of various departments of the Madhya Pradesh government. The incident prompted authorities to request assistance from the Army, Airports Authority of India (AAI), and oil companies for additional fire tenders. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/pdTnBW1
Sunday 11 June 2023
Aurangzeb on W/A profile pic gets Maharashtra man detained
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Bahanaga locals perform 10th-day ritual for crash victims
The residents of Bahanaga locality in Balasore district of Odisha on Sunday observed the 10th day ritual for the victims of the triple-train accident that took place on June 2. As a part of the ritual, 116 people shaved their heads at a pond near the Bahanaga Bazar accident site. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/ptiqmGj
Argument breaks out between cops, warkaris outside Pune temple
An argument broke out on Sunday between warkaris- devotees of Lord Vitthal- and police during a procession in Maharashtra's Pune district but there was no lathicharge, a senior officer said. Opposition parties, however, claimed police lathicharged warkaris and demanded a high-level probe and strict action. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/ptiqmGj
Saturday 10 June 2023
Amid Taliban outreach, India to boost food aid
After having sent 40,000 MT of wheat to the Taliban-ruled Afghanistan through the land border with Pakistan, the government will provide another 20,000 MT of the grain via Iran’s Chabahar port to the landlocked country grappling with food insecurity. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/4D8BTVd
Man City beat Inter Milan to win UEFA Champions League
Manchester City wrapped up their sensational season with their maiden UEFA Champions League late on Saturday night, beating three-time champions Inter Milan 1-0 in the summit clash at the Ataturk Stadium. Man City completed a historic treble in the season after winning European club football's biggest prize for the first time in Istanbul. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/4D8BTVd
Succession? Supriya Sule, Praful Patel NCP working presidents
NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Saturday appointed trusted lieutenant Praful Patel and daughter Supriya Sule as working presidents of the party, roles created just to accommodate them, in what was seen as an end to the suspense over who succeeds him. The move, however, deepened the uncertainty about the fate of the ambition of his nephew Ajit Pawar, who has long coveted the leadership of the party. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/4D8BTVd
Manipur peace panel set up under governor, CM a member
The Centre on Saturday set up a peace committee in Manipur under the leadership of governor Anusuiya Uikey and chief minister N Biren Singh as one of the members to broker peace among various ethnic groups of the state through dialogue and negotiations. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/4D8BTVd
Friday 9 June 2023
Flyer arrested for uttering ‘bomb’ while talking on phone
A 28-year-old man from Pilibhit in UP was taken into custody from a Mumbai-bound flight from IGI Airport and arrested for a brief period after he mentioned to his uncle on phone that a dried coconut he was carrying had been confiscated as the security officials thought it could be a bomb. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Cz67FhK
ED showcauses Xiaomi, 3 banks for Fema violations
Taking cognisance of the Enforcement Directorate’s investigation, the adjudicating authority for Fema has issued showcause notices to Xiaomi Technology India Pvt Ltd, its officials and three banks — CITI Bank, HSBC Bank and Deutsche Bank AG — for allowing foreign outward remittances in the name of royalty to the tune of Rs 5,551 crore without conducting due diligence. The ED had earlier seized this equivalent amount in the bank accounts of Xiaomi in India Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Cz67FhK
Artificial intelligence has vast potential in India’s tech ecosystem: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and said on Friday that artificial intelligence’s (AI’s) potential in enhancing India’s tech ecosystem is vast, among the youth in particular. “We welcome all collaborations that can accelerate our digital transformation for empowering our citizens,” he tweeted, describing the conversation with Altman as insightful. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Cz67FhK
Thursday 8 June 2023
Woman moves HC, seeks custody of minor who eloped with her son
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Record 83.4 lakh cataract surgeries executed in 2023-2023: Govt
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Held up by cyclone, monsoon finally arrives over mainland
The southwest (summer) monsoon finally hit the Kerala coast on Thursday, marking the beginning of the rainy season in India. The onset is delayed by seven days against the normal date of June 1, similar to years 2016 and 2019 in the past decade when monsoon arrived as late as on June 8. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/5A3WyGX
Indira float row not good for ties: EAM S Jaishankar to Canada
India hit out hard at Canada Thursday for allowing Khalistan separatists to celebrate the assassination of former PM India Gandhi with foreign minister S Jaishankar, saying Canada’s indulgence of such activities will not be good for the bilateral relationship. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/5A3WyGX
Wednesday 7 June 2023
Centre clears education minister Atishi’s official UK visit
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Wrestlers meet Anurag Thakur, suspend stir till June 15
The protesting group of wrestlers, led by Olympic medallists Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik, held a positive round of talks with sports minister Anurag Thakur at his official residence here on Wednesday. The biggest takeaway from the meeting was the decision by the grapplers to suspend their protest for a week. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/fiyDzKt
UP gangster shot dead in court by man in lawyer’s clothes
Jailed gangster Sanjeev Maheshwari Jeeva, an associate of don-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari, and convicted for the murder of former UP minister Brahma Dutt Dwivedi, was shot dead outside a crowded courtroom in Lucknow on Wednesday. The assailant, Vijay Yadav, told cops that he had been promised Rs 20 lakh for the job by an unknown person. He was to be delivered the entire sum after killing Jeeva. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/fiyDzKt
Indian, German firms ink MoU to bid for Rs 42,000 crore deal
An MoU to cooperate in submarine production was inked between defence shipyard Mazagon Docks (MDL) and German company ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) on Wednesday, as a precursor to submission of a bid for the over Rs 42,000 crore project to build six diesel-electric submarines for the Navy. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/fiyDzKt
Tuesday 6 June 2023
Delhi cops question Bhushan aides at Gonda home
A special investigation team of Delhi Police returned to the capital on Tuesday after recording the statement of at least 10 people and conducting an in-depth, two-day probe at the residence of former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in UP's Gonda district. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Mi9nTs2
Officer dissents, says train crash not due to signal failure
In what seems to be an inter-departmental disagreement over the cause of the Odisha train accident, a senior railway engineer who was among the signatories to the ‘joint inspection report’ on the mishap has given a dissent note. While the inspection report blamed signal failure for the crash, the officer referred to a ‘datalogger’ report to claim that the signal was green for Coromandel Express to take the main line and not the loop line. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Mi9nTs2
Berlin eyes sub project, Delhi seeks more defence investment
India on Tuesday asked Germany to get its companies to invest in the Indian defence production sector and help build resilient supply chains to reduce reliance on China, while also stressing that Pakistan cannot be trusted with high-end military technologies because of its deep-seated collusion with Beijing. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/Mi9nTs2
Monday 5 June 2023
Devendra to do justice, Amruta told bookie. Cops ‘tutored’ her
In chat transcripts attached by the police to the charge sheet filed in the bribery-extortion case registered by Amruta Fadnavis, wife of deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis, on February 20 against alleged cricket bookie Anil Jaisinghani and his daughter Aniksha, it appears that Amruta was in regular touch with them, and even met Aniksha on March 6. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/obQ9EDs
Nudity and obscenity not always synonymous: Kerala high court
The Kerala HC said Monday that “nudity and obscenity are not always synonymous”, as it discharged a suit against women’s rights activist Rehana Fathima, who’s facing multiple charges for uploading a video in 2020 of her young son and daughter painting on her bare torso. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/obQ9EDs
Fraudulent claim on body makes Odisha sound alarm
As several of the dead in the Bahanaga train tragedy continue to remain unidentified, a woman’s fraudulent attempt at claiming one of the bodies as that of her husband’s on Sunday has prompted the Odisha government to sound an alarm. Pradeep Kumar Jena, state chief secretary, on Monday asked the railways and the Odisha police to take action against such fake claimants, who may resort to fraudulent tactics to claim compensation. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/obQ9EDs
Some hope for wrestlers, but no ‘immediate arrest' of WFI chief
In a dramatic turn of events, the protesting wrestlers have reengaged with the government for a resolution of the standoff over their demand for arresting former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, leading to a de-escalation in the agitation, at least for now. According to sources close to them, agitating wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Sakshee Mallikh, along with a group of coaches and others, had a two-hour meeting with Union home minister Amit Shah on Saturday evening. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/obQ9EDs
Life term to jailed don Mukhtar Ansari for murder of UP strongman
Jailed gangster, and five-time former MLA, Mukhtar Ansari was awarded life sentence on Monday for the murder of Varanasi strongman Awadhesh Rai 32 years ago. A Varanasi MP-MLA court also slapped Rs 1.2 lakh penalty on him. This is Ansari's fifth conviction in Uttar Pradesh since September 2022 and sixth overall. A Delhi court had sentenced him under Tada in 2003. But this is for the first time that Mukhtar, who faces 61 criminal cases, has been convicted for a murder. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/obQ9EDs
Sunday 4 June 2023
Found on the tracks, remains of the day: Love letters, poems, toys
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How interlocking system ensures safety in rail operations
In case of trains, it’s not the loco pilots who decide the track on which a train runs. It is controlled and fixed by the cabin station master on a panel, connected electronically and mechanically with tracks. The signals given out from the cabin guide the loco pilots for train movement. An ‘interlocking system’ refers to a safety mechanism which ensures safe and efficient operation of train movements at junctions, stations and signalling points. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/jMow648
Opposition unity meet in Patna likely to be postponed by 10 days
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Monsoon onset delayed, may hit Kerala in 3-4 days
The monsoon missed its onset date in Kerala on Sunday, as forecast by IMD, with the department anticipating a further delay of three to four days. The southwest monsoon normally sets in over Kerala on June 1, with a standard deviation of about seven days. This year, IMD had said it might arrive in Kerala by June 4, with a model error of 4 days. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/jMow648
Kin scour train crash site, hospitals, morgues praying for miracle
The window for rescues has closed in the three-train accident in Odisha’s Balasore, given the length of time that has passed, but many families clutched at straws and kept searching Sunday for “missing” relatives — at the site of the tragedy and in hospitals. Desperate, they visited the morgues too, reluctantly. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/jMow648
'Strict action against those giving train crash communal tint'
Odisha Police warned of strict action against those behind communally provocative posts on social media regarding the train accident, saying the focus should instead have been on how volunteers from the area responded to the tragedy, irrespective of community or faith. “... We appeal to all concerned to desist from circulating false and ill-motivated posts. Severe legal action will be initiated against those who are trying to create communal disharmony by spreading rumours," Odisha Police said. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/jMow648
Odisha train tragedy: 'Signal interference root cause’; CBI called in to probe criminal angle
In an unusual move, the Centre on Sunday announced a CBI probe into the rail accident in Odisha as the railways’ preliminary investigation singled out “interference” with the ‘electronic interlocking system’ and ‘points’, which ensure safe movement of trains, as the “root cause” of the crash. The railway ministry ruled out any fault of the loco driver of the Coromandel Express and failure of signals. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/jMow648
Saturday 3 June 2023
Army slams bid to malign it in Manipur
The Army has taken strong exception to a message doing the rounds on social media. “All ranks of the Indian Army are race, caste, creed and gender agnostic, fair to all and fear none. Officers and troops are posted to all parts of the country as per the requirement of the organisation. It must also be noted that the numbers depicted on the list represent a minute fraction of the total number of officers that are posted in all formations and units in Manipur currently,” it said. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/TFREqgY
No therapeutic basis for ingredients in 14 banned drugs: Panel
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SC nixes Allahabad HC order seeking help of astrology in rape case
The Supreme Court on Saturday nixed a bizarre attempt by a judge of the Allahabad HC to mix law with astrology in deciding the bail plea of a man, who facing rape charges, had reached a purported settlement with the rape survivor to marry her but wriggled out of it alleging that her birth chart suffered an astrological blemish — ‘mangal dosh’. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/TFREqgY
Human error, sabotage? Amid multiple theories, probe begins
Amid different theories doing the rounds about the possible reasons for the horrific accident involving three trains near Balasore and the railway ministry maintaining that the exact cause of this unusual crash would be known only after a detailed investigation, one fact stood out — the Shalimar-Chennai Coromandel Express entered a wrong track moments before the pile-up. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/TFREqgY
'Blood, cries, smoke': Survivors of India’s worst train tragedy since 1995 recount horrors
The death toll in the three-train accident at Bahanaga Bazar station in Odisha’s Balasore rose to 288 on Saturday and left over 1,000 injured, with a preliminary probe implying human error in the deadliest railway tragedy in 30 years. Search and rescue was called off 18 hours after the accident, and authorities mounted a multi-agency probe to ascertain how a superfast train veered from its original path into the loopline and rear-ended a parked freight train, causing a fatal domino effect. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/TFREqgY
Friday 2 June 2023
‘Touching not coaching’: 5-year rigourous imprisonment to coach
Refuting the defence of a sports teacher that he had inadvertently touched the girls while coaching, a Pocso court said the act of making a student touch his private parts, taking girls to the sports room and touching their chest wasn’t coaching — it was sexual assault. “...girls were of mature understanding to discern good touch from bad,” the court said. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/iefVBj0
Arrest WFI chief by June 9: Khap meet serves ultimatum to govt
Turning up the heat on Friday, a sarvjatiya khap mahapanchayat held at Kurukshetra served an ultimatum to the government to arrest Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, accused of sexual harassment by the protesting grapplers, and resolve the issue through a dialogue. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/iefVBj0
AK47s among 140 guns surrendered in Manipur
Following home minister Amit Shah’s appeal on Thursday asking rebels in Manipur to surrender their weapons ahead of a statewide combing exercise, more than 140 weapons — including self-loading rifles, AK-47s and INSAS rifles — were turned in by different groups until Friday morning. Meanwhile, two more people were killed and at least six injured in clashes between Kuki and Meitei communities in the last 24 hours. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/iefVBj0
‘Touching not coaching’: 5-year rigourous imprisonment to coach
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Law Commission backs sedition law, govt says not bound by it
The Centre on Friday swiftly distanced itself from the Law Commission’s recommendation to retain sedition as a penal offence, emphasising that the view was not binding on the government which would take a final decision after consulting all stakeholders. The commission, while recommending that Section 124A of IPC, which treats sedition as a criminal offence be retained, called for safeguards and amending the law, which has been prone to misuse. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/iefVBj0
Chargesheet soon, want justice for protesting wrestlers: Anurag Thakur
Denying allegations that action was not taken against WFI ex-chairman Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh for allegedly sexually harassing women wrestlers because he is a BJP MP, minister of sports and youth affairs Anurag Thakur said Friday the Centre favoured an early resolution of the row. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/iefVBj0
Thursday 1 June 2023
300 tourists stuck after landslide in Pithoragarh
More than 300 people, mainly tourists and pilgrims on the Adi Kailash yatra, were stranded in Dharchula and Gunji areas of Pithoragarh district near the India-China border on Thursday, 48 hours after a massive landslide on Tuesday evening blocked access to the critical Lipulekh-Tawaghat border road near Lakhanpur in Uttarakhand. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/WKvc02E
Govt looking into airfare surge: Aviation minister Scindia
Taking cognisance of the surge in airfares on sectors where Go First had a strong presence, Union aviation minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has put together agroup to study the spikes. “We are doing a full analysis on these routes and we will speak to our airlines to make sure that fares are within a certain level. We will try our best but it’s an issue created by an unforeseen demand-supply imbalance,” he said on Thursday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/WKvc02E
300 tourists stuck after landslide in Pithoragarh
More than 300 people, mainly tourists and pilgrims on the Adi Kailash yatra, were stranded in Dharchula and Gunji areas of Pithoragarh district near the India-China border on Thursday, 48 hours after a massive landslide on Tuesday evening blocked access to the critical Lipulekh-Tawaghat border road near Lakhanpur in Uttarakhand. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/WKvc02E
Hyderabad businessman turns approver in ED’s excise policy case
Sarath Reddy, one of the key accused in the Delhi liquor scam, has turned approver in what can boost the ED’s case against AAP leader and former Delhi deputy CM Manish Sisodia and others accused of rigging the excise policy of 2021-22 in favour of a cartel controlled by Hyderabad-based South Group. Reddy had moved a special court seeking to turn approver and said he was “ready to make true disclosure voluntarily” about organising and handling alleged kickbacks in the scam. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/WKvc02E
Oppn well-united, bit of give & take needed: Rahul Gandhi
Amid efforts back home to galvanise the rival political forces against the BJP government at the Centre with an eye on next year's Lok Sabha elections, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said the Opposition in India was "pretty well united". Putting forth his point of view on a range of issues during a conversation at the National Press Club in Washington DC, Rahul said his party was in touch with fellow Opposition forces. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/WKvc02E
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