Monday, 31 July 2023
Unesco for 'heritage sites in danger' tag for Venice
Unesco experts have recommended that Venice and its lagoon be added to its list of World Heritage in Danger as Italy is not doing enough to protect the city from the impact of climate change and mass tourism. Unesco said corrective steps proposed by the Italian state are "insufficient". Via Times of India https://ift.tt/KL4v5xS
Isro slingshots Chandrayaan-3 towards Moon; Lunar orbit insertion expected August 5
Isro early on Tuesday completed the critical trans-lunar injection (TLI), a slingshot that has now put Chandrayaan-3 on a five-day journey to Moon. Now, the 2145-kg propulsion module, on top of which sits the landing module comprising Vikram (the lander) and Pragyan (the rover), will travel in a straight path to reach the lunar orbit. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/fqDYWLb
Sunday, 30 July 2023
Inscriptions to be installed in panchayats to hail martyrs: PM
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'Bhojpatra calligraphy' biz by Mana women boost for eco: PM
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Amit Shah to introduce NCT services bill in Lok Sabha today
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No CIC, 3 members for 6 months, 1 lakh appeals pending: Shinde
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Saturday, 29 July 2023
2nd ODI: India's WC aspirants struggle as WI level series
India's World Cup aspirants faced challenges during their batting audition at Kensington Oval. West Indies won the second ODI, with superb bowling from Shepherd and Motie. The Indian middle-order struggled with pace, bounce, and turn, resulting in a lacklustre total of 181 in 40.5 overs. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/ApcSrIJ
CBI files FIR in Manipur stripping case, to seek custody of accused
CBI on Saturday formally took over the investigation into the alleged sexual assault on two women by a mob in Manipur's Kangpokpi district on May 4, a video clip of which went viral on social media platforms earlier this month triggering a nationwide outrage. It will seek custody of the seven suspects apprehended by the Manipur police in the case relating to the viral video and interrogate them afresh. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/ApcSrIJ
Pegged at 3,167 in Apr, India's tiger popn now placed at 3,682
There are 3,682 tigers now in India, up from 2,967 in 2018 — a rise of almost 24% in four years. The revised figures follow detailed analyses of census data collected during the fifth cycle of estimation conducted in 2022. With this, India is now home to approximately 75% of the world’s tiger population. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/t5BzJVT
England great Stuart Broad to retire after Ashes finale
England fast bowler Stuart Broad has decided to bid farewell to Test cricket, culminating a magnificent 17-year international career. With a remarkable contribution to the game, he leaves behind a legacy that will be remembered for years to come. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/t5BzJVT
Friday, 28 July 2023
'No proof of terror links': SC gives bail to 2 in Elgar case
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Withdraw look-out notice against TMC MP, wife: SC to ED
The Supreme Court Friday asked ED to withdraw a look-out circular against Mamata Banerjee's nephew and TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee and his wife, Rujira, who are being probed in a money laundering case arising out of a coal pilferage scam. The court, however, directed the couple to take the agency's permission a week before flying out of India. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/t5BzJVT
Thursday, 27 July 2023
Spl prosecutor quits Morbi trial after plaint over absence from hearings
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1st ODI: Spinners shine as India beat WI by five wickets
India secured a resounding five-wicket win over the West Indies in the opening One Day International (ODI) of the three-match series at Kensington Oval in Barbados on Thursday. Opting to field first, India's spin duo, Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav orchestrated the downfall of the West Indies batting line-up, bundling them out for a paltry 114 runs in just 23 overs. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/DdbMt1i
USCIS announces 2nd round lottery-selection for H-1B aspirants
Indians, especially those who have been sponsored by the technology sector are key beneficiaries of the H-1B visa program and will stand to gain from a second lottery. Immigration experts also view that the second round of lottery would be especially useful to students who are already in the US and who are waiting to transition to an H-1B cap visa. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/DdbMt1i
Muharram procession held in Srinagar after 3 decades
Expressing happiness over the peaceful 8th Muharram procession, lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha and the security brass said it was a testimony to the return of peace and normalcy in J&K. The LG said street violence had ended in Kashmir and people were breathing freely today. The gathering of more than 25,000 people was fully disciplined and well-coordinated, police said. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/DdbMt1i
Mumbai areas flooded in another day of triple-digit rainfall
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We wanted to give game time to our ODI players: Rohit
India captain Rohit Sharma justified playing ODI specialists ahead of him and Virat Kohli in the first match at Kensington Oval. India defeated the West Indies by five wickets, with spinners claiming ten of the fifteen wickets that fell on a rank turner with a lot of bounce and carry. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/DdbMt1i
Wednesday, 26 July 2023
Deemed universities scrapping NRI quota for medical seats
With the Supreme Court directing the Medical Counselling Committee to conduct admission rounds for all deemed university seats online, half a dozen institutes have scrapped the NRI quota and moved them to the open category while some others have reduced seats in this category. Educationists, parents of doctor aspirants interpreted it as a sign that the business of medical education is becoming more transparent. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/c2bdksE
Govt in SC again to seek 2.5 months more for ED chief
Just days before the July 31 deadline set by the Supreme Court for Enforcement Directorate chief Sanjay Mishra to demit office, the Centre on Wednesday requested the court to allow him to continue till October 15 as the review by international watchdog Financial Action Task Force (FATF) of the country’s anti-money laundering system is under way and a change of guard now will hamper national interest. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/c2bdksE
ASI says survey won’t damage Gyanvapi; order likely today
The ASI assured the Allahabad HC through an affidavit on Wednesday that no damage would be caused to the structure due to methods used for the survey of the Gyanvapi complex as per the order of the Varanasi district judge. CJ Pritinker Diwaker, hearing a petition by AIM challenging the Varanasi court’s July 21 order for a scientific survey of the mosque premises, deferred the hearing till 3.30pm on Thursday, when it is likely to pronounce judgment, and asked the ASI not to carry out any survey. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/c2bdksE
US Fed raises interest rates, leaves door open to another hike
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point on Wednesday, citing still elevated inflation as a rationale for what is now the highest US central bank policy rate in 16 years.The rate hike, the Fed's 11th in its last 12 meetings, set the benchmark overnight interest rate in the 5.25%-5.50% range, and the accompanying policy statement left the door open to another increase. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/c2bdksE
Tuesday, 25 July 2023
Decide anew plea against Mizoram ST quota move, SC tells HC
The Supreme Court has asked the Gauhati HC to decide anew a writ petition filed by Mizoram Chakma Students Union (MCSU) challenging the validity of Mizoram (Selection of Candidates for Higher Technical Courses) Rules, 2016, by which the state had sub-classified Scheduled Tribe ST communities and provided 93% quota to Zo tribe while reducing Chakma tribe’s quota from 4% to 1% in 2021. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/G4ATv6r
SC to hear pleas on extending RTI to political parties
The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to hold a detailed hearing on a bunch of petitions seeking to bring political parties under the ambit of Right to Information (RTI) Act but underlined obvious limitations. The apex court posted the hearing for August 1 but responded to the petitioners’ clamour for an expeditious adjudication of the long-pending issue by saying, “We do not think we can ask the political parties why they selected a particular candidate to contest from a constituency.” Via Times of India https://ift.tt/G4ATv6r
Manipur police search for origin of fake lynching video
Manipur police have launched a hunt for the owner of an IP address who uploaded video footage from Myanmar, falsely attributing it to an incident of a woman being assaulted in Manipur. This misinformation emerged amidst ongoing violence in Manipur, fuelled by creators of fake news who even targeted the Army. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/G4ATv6r
East India Company, Indian Mujahideen, PFI too have ‘India’ in name: PM launches attack on opposition
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the opposition for blocking the proceedings of Parliament and for branding their grouping as ‘INDIA’, and dismissed the move to bring a no-trust motion as “inconsequential”. “It has been the practice since the British rule to use ‘India’ as a camouflage for vested interests," the PM is learnt to have said at the closed-door meeting of BJP MPs. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/G4ATv6r
Monday, 24 July 2023
Explain basis for LOC against Abhishek & wife, SC tells ED
Observing that travelling abroad is a matter of right that cannot be denied unless a person is going to abscond, the Supreme Court on Monday sought an explanation from the Enforcement Directorate on the lookout circular (LOC) issued against Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee and his wife Rujira. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/eATo2KM
Manipur horror: Martyr’s house makes hamlet, half of it burnt down, state’s most protected
A village, half of it burnt down, in Manipur’s Kangpokpi is guarded 24x7 by BSF troops, making it one of the most protected places in the state — because of one special house there. The house in Maphou was home to BSF sub-inspector Paotinsat Guite, killed fighting the Pakistan army on the LoC in J&K on December 1, 2020. He was given a Kirti Chakra in 2022 for his bravery in foiling Pakistan's attempt to push in terrorists. Maphou is the last one remaining in the block. All others were razed. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/eATo2KM
Mob attacks Meghalaya CM’s meet with Garo outfit
A crowd of protesters threw stones in an unexpected attack on the Meghalaya mini-secretariat in Shillong around 6pm Monday when CM Conrad Sangma, along with his cabinet colleague Marcusie Marak, and senior government officials were in the midst of talks with members of a Garo group to address a demand for the declaration of Tura as the state’s winter capital. At least seven policemen were injured during the confrontation. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/eATo2KM
With essentials, first-ever goods train reaches Manipur
Amid the mindless mayhem, there was a small relief for Manipur on Monday as it received its first-ever train, a goods train carrying food and other essential items, which is expected to ease the scarcity of commodities in the violence ravaged state. CM N Biren Singh, who was present at the newly built Khongsang railway station to receive the inaugural freight train, flagged off from Guwahati on Sunday, tweeted his delight at witnessing its “momentous arrival”. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/eATo2KM
Anurag Thakur warns of action on CBFC over ‘Oppenheimer’
As Christopher Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer’, which released worldwide to critical acclaim last week, faced accusations of religious insensitivity over a controversial scene featuring a copy of the Bhagavad Gita, Union I&B minister Anurag Thakur demanded “absolute accountability” from the Central Board of Film Certification and asked the filmmakers to promptly remove the scene. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/eATo2KM
Rain forces draw in 2nd Test. India take series 1-0 vs WI
Team India's push for a victory on the final day of the second Test against West Indies came to an agonizing end as Day 5 got washed out due to rain in Port of Spain on Monday. Not a single ball was bowled on the final day as torrential rain robbed India a chance for a potential 2-0 series series whitewash. As the rain forced a draw in Trinidad, India settled for a 1-0 series win in their first assignment of the new World Test Championship cycle. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/eATo2KM
Sunday, 23 July 2023
2nd Test: India on course for series sweep against West Indies
An ultra-aggressive approach from the batters after Mohammed Siraj produced career-best figures in the morning session gave India a chance to win the second Test as West Indies ended rain-marred Day 4 at 76 for two in chase of an improbable 365 in Port of Spain on Sunday. Claiming figures of 5 for 60, Siraj allowed India to bundle out West Indies for 255 in their first innings after the hosts began the day at 229 for five. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/t8TLYVB
EC gets divergent views on Assam delimitation exercise
The Election Commission, during its just-concluded public hearings on the draft delimitation proposal for Assam, was swarmed with conflicting viewpoints from different ethnic groups and sections of opinion but ensured that each of them was patiently heard, while fostering the spirit of consultation, consensus, and participation. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/t8TLYVB
Thackeray son held up at toll plaza, MNS workers go on rampage
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Russia’s Ukraine stand change raises G20 document hopes
The government is seeing some gains following Russia recalibrating its stance on the mention of the Ukraine conflict in the chair’s summary at two G20 ministerial meetings, but is keeping a wary eye on the outcome of subsequent talks in the lead up to the leader’s summit in about 50 days. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/t8TLYVB
Saturday, 22 July 2023
Rs 700cr investment fraud by Chinese handlers busted in Hyderabad
An over Rs 700-crore investment-cum-part-time job fraud run by Chinese handlers with alleged links to the Lebanon-based Hezbollah terror group was unearthed by the cybercrime wing of Hyderabad police on Saturday. The terror funding tip-off came from a crypto agency, which flagged suspicious bitcoin credits in wallets of the terror group, said police. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/AB8xoSK
Delhi issues Yamuna rise warning as Hathnikund volume up
A fresh spell of rain in the hill states led to the release of huge volumes of water from the Hathnikund barrage into the Yamuna on Saturday, forcing the Delhi government to issue a warning to people who had moved back to their houses in the low-lying areas. The release rate had increased to 2.51 lakh cusecs on Saturday morning, an engineer said. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/AB8xoSK
Friday, 21 July 2023
CBSE schools can now teach in local languages
In a major move to promote multilingual school education, Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has allowed schools to offer education in Indian languages from pre-primary to Class XII. Currently in majority of the CBSE-affiliated schools, the medium of instruction is English and in some, education is imparted in Hindi. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/dhGemn5
NCW told about stripping horror via mails June 12
The National Commission for Women (NCW) had received on June 12 separate emails from a pair of Hyderabad-based activists and the North American Manipur Tribal Association, flagging the May 4 horror of a mob stripping and parading two women naked in B Phainom village of Kangpokpi district. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/dhGemn5
Forex reserves cross $600 billion, a 15-month high
Reserves rose by $12.74 billion from the preceding week, recording their biggest gain in four months, mainly due to an increase in US government bonds held by RBI and an appreciation of non-dollar currencies. RBI holds over two-thirds of its foreign currency assets in US dollars, with the remaining in euro, yen, pound and Chinese renminbi. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/dhGemn5
Conduct survey of Gyanvapi complex: Local court to ASI
A local court directed the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) Friday to conduct a scientific investigation of the Gyanvapi complex, adjacent to the Kashi Vishwanath temple, to determine whether it was constructed over a pre-existing structure of a Hindu temple. But the survey will not cover the “wuzukhana (ablution pond)” area of the complex, which has been sealed following a Supreme Court order in May 2022. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/dhGemn5
Ensure life of dignity for Tamils: PM Modi to Sri Lanka President
India signed five agreements with debt-ridden neighbour Sri Lanka and released a bilateral vision document for economic cooperation, even as PM Narendra Modi told visiting Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe that the security interests and development of the two countries were intertwined and it was essential for them to work together keeping in mind each other’s safety and sensitivities. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/dhGemn5
On day of Manipur mob horror, 2 gang-raped, killed 40km away
Two young tribal women from Manipur’s Kangpokpi working in an Imphal car wash were allegedly gang-raped at their workplace, dragged out and left to die by a mob rampaging through the capital city on May 4, coinciding with the strip-parade horror unfolding 40km away that very day. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/dhGemn5
Thursday, 20 July 2023
Raut aide & doc held in first arrests in Covid hosps scam
Patkar and three other partners of Lifeline Hospital Management Services (LHMS), in connivance with BMC officials, are accused of fraudulently bagging contracts for setting up or managing Covid-19 field hospitals. Bisure was dean of a jumbo centre at Dahisar. The BMC was assigned the job of providing healthcare staff and other facilities on a contract basis. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/PZYsrVE
2nd Test: Virat Kohli puts India ahead on Day 1
Playing his 500th international game, Virat Kohli inched closer to a memorable century as India finished the first day of the second Test at 288 for 4 against West Indies in Trinidad on Thursday. After a disappointing performance in the first Test, the West Indian bowlers put up a much needed fight but Kohli's unbeaten 87 ensured India's control at the close of play. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/PZYsrVE
140 crore Indians shamed by heinous incident: PM Modi
Amid an uproar on the opening day of the monsoon session of Parliament, the PM said: “What has happened to the daughters of Manipur can never be forgiven. The law with all its might will take one step after another. I assure the countrymen that not even a single culprit will be spared.” Via Times of India https://ift.tt/PZYsrVE
2 months after FIR, a day after video surfaces, 4 held for Manipur horror
The prime accused and three other suspects from the Manipur mob that paraded two women naked and allegedly gang-raped one of them on May 4 were arrested on Thursday, 63 days after a zero FIR was registered and within 10 hours of a video emerging of the horrific assault that one of the survivors — a Kargil War veteran’s wife — recounted to TOI as akin to being attacked by “wild animals”. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/PZYsrVE
Wednesday, 19 July 2023
Ready to discuss all issues, including Manipur: Government
Faced with the opposition’s demand for a discussion on the Manipur situation, the government on Wednesday said at the all-party meeting that it is ready to discuss every issue permitted under the rules and approved by the Chair, but said the insistence on a statement from PM Modi on the issue was a “caveat for creating disruption”. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/9tcY2gA
SC gives Teesta bail, says HC’s findings ‘totally perverse’
The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted regular bail to activist Teesta Setalvad in a case of alleged forging of documents and tutoring witnesses to implicate high functionaries of the Gujarat government in post-Godhra riots cases, after terming the high court order denying her relief as “totally perverse”. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/9tcY2gA
SC overrules Centre, names 4 lawyers for high court judges
The Supreme Court collegium has overruled the objections of the Union department of justice to recommend the appointment of four advocates as judges of Bombay, Madras and Karnataka high courts, saying their elevation would increase the representation of women, marginalised communities and tax experts in constitutional courts. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/9tcY2gA
16 electrocuted at river project site in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district
Sixteen people, including a sub-inspector and three home guard personnel, were electrocuted on Wednesday morning at the site of a sewage treatment plant (STP) of the Namami Gange project on the Alaknanda river in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/9tcY2gA
Tuesday, 18 July 2023
Demeaning Indian culture will not be allowed: Anurag Thakur
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Yamuna below danger mark but rain causes waterlogging
Officials said the Yamuna would continue to recede now unless heavy rains hit the upper reaches of the Himalayas again. The Yamuna in Delhi crossed the danger mark of 205. 33m at 5pm on July 10 and flooded the low-lying areas on its banks, prompting the authorities to evacuate thousands of people living on the floodplain Via Times of India https://ift.tt/OHV5flg
Brij Bhushan gets 2-day interim bail
The hearing on regular bail for the two accused will be held on July 20. Noting that the chargesheet has been filed without arrest and as per the police report, the accused have cooperated with the probe and appeared before the court without any coercive process, the court of additional chief metropolitan magistrate Harjeet Singh Jaspal granted the accused interim bail till the next hearing. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/OHV5flg
26 opposition parties join forces, say it’s PM Modi vs their INDIA
The 26-member opposition bloc gathered in Bengaluru to give shape to the anti-BJP coalition named itself INDIA – standing for Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance – to set the stage for a Lok Sabha battle next year that couldbe as much about acronyms as acrimony. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/OHV5flg
Monday, 17 July 2023
ED has joined guv in Tamil Nadu election campaign: CM MK Stalin
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Delhi wades and watches as river level surges again
The Central Water Commission attributed the increase to local factors, such as rain in the plains, and said it had nothing to do with discharge of water from the Hathnikund barrage. It added that the water level is likely to start coming down again from Monday night. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/YXd3PJa
Sunday, 16 July 2023
1 RS, 6 LS seats: Chirag’s condition for joining NDA
Ahead of the NDA meeting scheduled for July 18 in New Delhi, Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) led by Chirag Paswan has presented a new condition to the BJP leadership. The party is demanding all six Lok Sabha seats contested and won by the undivided LJP in 2019, and a Rajya Sabha seat previously held by party founder Ram Vilas Paswan. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/k4JjeMK
Fuel retailers in catch-22 situation, delay price cut as market tightens
State-run fuel retailers are delaying a price cut as oil prices harden towards $80/barrel as the narrative of the market getting tighter gains momentum amid demand outlook turning bullish to coincide with supply cuts from Saudi Arabia and Russia. Oil prices posted their third straight weekly gains last week, the first since April, with global benchmark Brent hovering above $81/barrel on Friday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/k4JjeMK
Govt: Don’t write off cheetah project, hopeful of its success
Amid deaths of eight cheetahs, including three cubs born on Indian soil, in Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh in the past four months, the environment ministry on Sunday said Project Cheetah is yet to complete a year and it will be premature to conclude the outcome in terms of success and failure since cheetah introduction is a long-term project. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/k4JjeMK
Congress says will oppose ordinance in Parliament
A day after marking its opposition to the Delhi ordinance, Congress on Sunday made it clear that the party would oppose it in Parliament, prompting AAP to welcome the announcement as “a positive development” and declare that it would take part in the two-day opposition meet, to be held in Bengaluru from Monday to chalk out joint strategy for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/k4JjeMK
Carlos Alcaraz ends Novak Djokovic's reign to win maiden Wimbledon title
Carlos Alcaraz marked a pivotal moment in men's tennis by ending Novak Djokovic's illustrious Wimbledon reign with an electrifying 1-6, 7-6(6), 6-1, 3-6, 6-4 victory on Sunday, claiming his first-ever title at the All England Club. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/k4JjeMK
Saturday, 15 July 2023
Mumbai to get IIM, Maha only state with two such institutes
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Going beyond $: India, UAE sign -dirham trade pact
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Central Bank of UAE on Saturday decided to move further on strengthening the economic engagement between the two countries by agreeing to allow exporters and importers from either side to invoice and pay in their respective domestic currencies — rupee and dirham — while working on a messaging system that could be an alternative to SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication), the globally used system to remit money across borders. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/BDdxO3W
‘Undermining India’: BJP reacts to tweet
BJP on Saturday accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of undermining India’s “strategic and geopolitical interests” by seeking foreign intervention in internal matters after he tweeted on Saturday morning, “Manipur burns. EU Parliament discusses India’s internal matter. PM hasn’t said a word on either!” Via Times of India https://ift.tt/BDdxO3W
Friday, 14 July 2023
ED has right to seek TN minister’s custody, says HC judge
In a legal victory for the Enforcement Directorate (ED), a third judge assigned to break the split verdict by a two-judge division bench of the Madras high court on the validity of TN minister V Senthil Balaji’s arrest ruled Friday that the probe agency not being police doesn’t preclude it from seeking custody of an arrested accused. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/PSZeC0t
Army engineers called in to plug ITO breach; Yamuna begins receding
Delhi may be slowly coming out of the deep waters it has been floundering in. The volume of water released from Haryana’s Hathnikund barrage is reducing gradually but steadily. As a result, the Yamuna level at the old railway bridge has started falling.After staying above the unprecedented mark 208 metres for over 48 hours, the water level dropped to 207.98m at 11pm on Friday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/PSZeC0t
In 16 mins, Chandrayaan-3 launch was proclaimed a success
In 16 minutes, the Chandrayaan-3 launch was proclaimed a success. Now we have to wait 40 days to see if India’s third Moon mission will be a success. Isro’s LVM-3 lifted off from Sriharikota at 2.35pm amidst roars and applause from 10,000-odd spectators at the spaceport — and millions who watched the livestream. At 3.01pm, the “mooncraft” was in a precise transfer orbit of 36,500km x 170km Via Times of India https://ift.tt/PSZeC0t
Rinku named in Asian Games squad; Gaikwad to lead
Ruturaj Gaikwad was appointed as the captain of India's squad for the Hangzhou Asian Games, while IPL star Rinku Singh also received his well-deserved inclusion. Rinku, whose absence from the T20 series in the Caribbean raised questions, has now secured a place in the squad for the Asian Games, scheduled to take place from September 23 to October 8. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/PSZeC0t
Thursday, 13 July 2023
After court win to make baby powder, J&J gives up licence
Three years since ceasing production of its talc-based powders in the US and Canada, pharmaceutical giant Johnson and Johnson recently surrendered its licence to manufacture baby powder in its Mumbai plant. The company said the decision to stop manufacturing baby powder in India was part of a global move to switch from talc-based to cornstarch-based baby powders. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/McnwR5A
1st Test: Yashasvi slams ton on debut as India take control
Young Yashasvi Jaiswal scored a mature century on debut and added a record 229 runs for the opening wicket with his skipper Rohit Sharma, who scored his 10th hundred, as India seized complete control of the first Test against West Indies on Friday. Debutant Jaiswal scored an unbeaten 143, off 350 balls, and along with Virat Kohli (36*) powered India to 312/2 at stumps on the second day. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/McnwR5A
Yamuna rages, national capital Delhi drowns in misery
Continuous water discharge from the Hathnikund barrage in Yamuna Nagar district of Haryana on Thursday led to the worst flooding in the capital in 45 years. The water began flowing into some of Delhi’s main arteries like Ring Road and GT Karnal Road and inundated the residential area of Civil Lines and transport hub ISBT at Kashmere Gate besides the low-lying areas near Kalindi Kunj. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/McnwR5A
Govt gives nod to acquisition of 26 naval Rafale jets
The defence ministry on Thursday approved the acquisition of 26 Rafale-Marine fighter jets and three Scorpene diesel-electric submarines from France, paving the way for the formal announcement of the two proposed mega deals at the Modi-Macron summit on Friday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/McnwR5A
Countries must unitedly fight borderless online crimes: Shah
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Ties rooted in trust, commitment: PM Modi
Ahead of his formal talks with French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday, PM Narendra Modi said he was looking forward to holding wide-ranging discussions on taking forward the “long-standing and time-tested” partnership with France over the next 25 years. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/McnwR5A
Yashasvi third Indian opener to hit century on Test debut
Young sensation Yashasvi Jaiswal demonstrated remarkable resilience and unwavering passion as he notched up a century on his debut against the West Indies on Day 2 of the first Test in Dominica. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/McnwR5A
Wednesday, 12 July 2023
G20 sherpas all set to discuss revised draft communique
PM Narendra Modi’s proposal to include the African Union as a full G20 member has found overwhelming support from the group of developed and emerging economies and the issue has been flagged in the revised draft communique which will be discussed at the crucial third G20 sherpas meet in this historic temple town, source said. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/FXGvMIn
In boost ahead of 2024, TMC wins big in Bengal rural polls
Bengal’s violence-marred rural vote gave Trinamool Congress a massive, morale-boosting mandate on Wednesday, going into next year’s big Lok Sabha battle — all 20 zilla parishads, 317 of the 341 panchayat samitis, and 2,644 of the 3,317 gram panchayats at stake.Second-placed BJP’s tally of six panchayat samitis and 220 gram panchayats accentuated TMC’s dominance in the three-tier elections, which appeared a foregone conclusion as results and trends emerged on the first day of counting. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/FXGvMIn
Sonia to attend oppn meet, AAP among 24 parties invited
Congress matriarch Sonia Gandhi will attend the meeting of opposition parties in Bengaluru next week, imparting a higher profile to the party’s participation in the fledgling grouping which in Patna last month articulated a collective intent to create an anti-BJP bloc for the 2024 elections. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/FXGvMIn
Odisha train tragedy: Bahanaga stn master among 7 suspended
Bahanaga station master S B Mohanty was among seven railway employees suspended by the South Eastern Railway (SER) on Wednesday in connection with the June 2 triple-train accident in Odisha’s Balasore district that left 294 people dead. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/FXGvMIn
Can’t probe PMLA cases if ED has no power to take custody, HC told
Solicitor general Tushar Mehta cautioned against denuding the Enforcement Directorate (ED) of its power to probe while arguing before Madras HC on Wednesday, a day after senior advocate Kapil Sibal, representing arrested Tamil Nadu Minister V Senthil Balaji, questioned the central agency’s authority to “investigate” and seek custody of suspects. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/FXGvMIn
Tuesday, 11 July 2023
US envoy meets Amit Shah, talks terror fight, drug-trafficking
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Rain toll in North rises to 91, floods worsen in Punjab, UP
Uttarakhand was swamped Tuesday by the twin storms of monsoon and western disturbance that caused heavy rain and widespread destruction as falling boulders and landslides killed eight people, including three Gangotri pilgrims from Madhya Pradesh, in the state. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/vXUaC9K
Chandrayaan-3: Isro pins hopes on lessons from failure
Isro, which is attempting to launch Chandrayaan-3 at 2.35pm Friday onboard LVM3, has spent nearly four years — after Chandrayaan-2’s failure to soft-land — anticipating failure scenarios and ensuring they’re addressed. Among several changes introduced will be the first orbit Chandrayaan-3 gets injected into Friday, while most changes are in the last phase of the mission. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/vXUaC9K
Monday, 10 July 2023
Centre claims backing of non-BJP states to stop sale of FCI rice
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Chirag Paswan likely to get berth in PM Modi cabinet
BJP’s negotiations with Chirag Paswan for his return to the NDA have reached a crucial phase amid strong likelihood of Ram Vilas Paswan’s son being inducted in the Union council of ministers before the monsoon session of Parliament begins on July 20. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/bWxwKto
Sunday, 9 July 2023
A 2-system confluence similar to the Kedarnath flood led to torrential rain
Meanwhile, helped by the heavy downpours in the north, the nationwide monsoon deficit was wiped out and cumulative rainfall in the season recorded a surplus of 2% for the first time since June 1. Over the past two days, two weather systems have been active over north India. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/C5qPaSO
22 die in north as rain wreaks havoc; HP hit by landslides
Distressing reports and videos emerged of shops being swept away in Manali and vehicles parked along the Beas river being carried off by flash floods in Kullu in Himachal, one of the worst-hit states, where a red alert was sounded for seven districts due to extremely heavy rain. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/C5qPaSO
Saturday, 8 July 2023
NDA to meet on July 18; Ajit's NCP Shinde's Sena likely to attend
The BJP leadership has also decided "in principle" to bring Janata Dal (S), Om Prakash Rajbhar's OBC outfit, Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party, and, as reported earlier by TOI, Mukesh Sahni of Vikassheel Insan Party which represents fishermen, farmers and boatmen. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/vwG274c
Why toppers make a beeline for comp science at IITB
Admission forms filled by those who qualified in the JEE (Advanced) 2022 showed 16,585 of the 43,000 who cracked one of the world's toughest exams had put down computer science at IITB as their first choice. And of the top 100, it was the number one option for nearly 90. Only 69 of them won a spot. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/vwG274c
Bankers' panel directs moratorium on loans in violence-hit Manipur
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US official to be in India to talk to civil society
In India, the Indian-American diplomat will also meet government officials to discuss the deepening US-India partnership, the state department said in a release on Friday. Under secretary for civilian security, democracy and human rights and US special coordinator for Tibetan issues Zeya will travel to India and Bangladesh from July 8 to 14. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/vwG274c
Avoid travel to hills met official says as heavy rains lash Uttarakhand
The current rain spell had started five days ago and is likely to continue till July 13, with 'heavy to very heavy rainfall' expected on July 11 and 12, as per the regional met centre. Bikram Singh, the meteorological centre's director, said travelling to the hills should be avoided during this time, as landslides are likely. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/vwG274c
3rd Test: Bowlers shine as England chase 251 for Ashes comeback
A rain-marred day was followed by a superb all-round bowling show from the pacers as England chase 251 after bowling out Australia for 224 in their second innings on Day 3 of the Headingley Test. Resuming on the overnight score of 116 for four, Australia cound only add 108 runs for the remaining six wickets as Chris Woakes amd Mark Wood rattled the Australian middle order. Travid Head did score a vital 77 but lacked support from the other end. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/vwG274c
Friday, 7 July 2023
Rahul Gandhi offence serious affects a large population: Gujarat HC
On March 23, Gandhi was sentenced to two years in jail under IPC Sections 499 (defines defamation) and 500 (punishment for defamation) after BJP politician and former Gujarat minister Purnesh Modi filed a criminal defamation case against him. The complaint was filed over comments he made during the 2019 Lok Sabha election campaign at Kolar, Karnataka, in April 2019. Gandhi took a dig at PM Narendra Modi with a reference to Nirav Modi and Lalit Modi and the common surname. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/y4eONpU
Close shave for 100 as 5 train coaches catch fire
As sparks were noticed near the roof around 11:20am, passengers pulled the chain. An SOS was sent to the nearby Bhongir fire station, and passengers were quickly evacuated from the burning bogies. No loss of life or injury was reported. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/y4eONpU
US lawmakers PIOs condemn consulate arson
In a joint statement issued on Thursday, Congressmen Ro Khanna and Michael Waltz, co-chairs of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian-Americans, said violence against diplomatic facilities will not be tolerated.Sikh leader Jasdeep Singh described the attack on the Indian consulate as "shameful and disgraceful". Via Times of India https://ift.tt/y4eONpU
3rd Test: Moeen Ali's strikes revive England's Ashes hopes
Off-spinner Moeen Ali's exceptional bowling display rekindled England's Ashes hopes during the third Test against Australia on Friday. Following England captain Ben Stokes's explosive knock of 80, the hosts displayed great resilience, ending the day with Australia at 116/4 in their second innings, leading by 142 runs. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/y4eONpU
Thursday, 6 July 2023
End SC/ST discrimination in institutes frame norms: SC
A bench of Justices A S Bopanna and M M Sundresh said that the issue of caste discrimination in educational institutions is very serious and sensitive and directed the UGC to brief the court within a month on steps to be taken by it to put an end to the practice. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/9CgPbBz
In adultery cases can courts call for CDR hotel bills? SC to examine issue
The Supreme Court has decided to examine the issue on a plea of a husband who challenged the order of a family court to collect such evidence. He alleged that such an order is against his right to privacy which cannot be curtailed just to prove adulterous relationship which is not an offence against society. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/9CgPbBz
Cong's formula for Rajasthan truce: Will not project any CM face
The big announcements came after a four-hour discussion between the state leadership and the central brass led by Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi at the Akbar Road headquarters. As the meeting on election preparations came against the backdrop of the continuing tussle between CM Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot, the sub-text of the announcements signalled a possible end to their confrontation. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/9CgPbBz
How rich is Puri temple? That's a big mystery as the last inventory was in 1978
After a PIL was filed in the Orissa HC on June 30, seeking to reopen the Ratna Bhandar for inventory, the HC Wednesday served a notice to the state-owned Shree Jagannath Temple Administration to file an affidavit. "We will go through the notice and respond," SJTA's chief administrator Ranjan Kumar Das told TOI. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/9CgPbBz
Incitement of violence against diplomats unacceptable: MEA
Bagchi was responding to questions from reporters about the "kill posters" circulated to target Indian diplomats in Canada, the UK and the US against the backdrop of a pattern of terror sympathisers and those inciting violence against India and its citizens getting away by invoking the freedoms guaranteed in the countries where they are based. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/9CgPbBz
Whoever gets to be PM should not be without a wife: Lalu
Lalu, who was in New Delhi for a medical check-up, claimed that 17 Opposition parties would unite in Bengaluru and the alliance would wipe out BJP. When asked about the opposition's PM face and his earlier advice to Rahul Gandhi to get married, he said, "Staying at the PM's residence without a wife is wrong. This should be done away with." Via Times of India https://ift.tt/9CgPbBz
14 accused of disrespect to national anthem in J&K
J&K police denied reports Thursday that these people have been arrested. They were “bound down under sections 107 and 151 of CrPC”, an official statement said. Bound down means “issuance of warrant”, or placed under legal restraint — which according to sources forced “anticipatory bonds” from the accused. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/9CgPbBz
Ashes: England skittle Australia out but struggle to capitalise
Mitchell Marsh played a crucial innings of 118 runs off just 118 balls on the first day of the third Ashes Test between Australia and England at Headingley. His innings provided the backbone to Australia's total of 263 all out, as the rest of the Australian batting lineup collapsed around him. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/9CgPbBz
Wednesday, 5 July 2023
Felt like laughing on Patna opposition parties' meet: NCP's Praful Patel
He pointed out that several secular parties had in the past allied with the BJP, including those of leaders like Mehbooba Mufti, Farooq Abdullah, and M K Stalin. He said the one party that had attacked the NCP the most was Shiv Sena and Balasaheb Thackeray, and if the party could go with the Sena, there was no reason it could not go with the BJP. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/0YCZPnd
With days left for Chandrayaan-3 mission launch spacecraft mated with rocket'
Isro is looking at launching the lunarcraft in the July 12-19 window and will make a second attempt at soft-landing on the south pole side of Moon, which, if successful, will put India in the elite club of three nations (US, Russia and China) with moon-landing capability. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/0YCZPnd
SIU raids houses of six Pak-based terrorists in J&Ks Kishtwar district
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Tuesday, 4 July 2023
MP: Man seen in video urinating on tribal's face
A video of a man urinating on a tribal man's face while smoking a cigarette in MP's Sidhi went viral on Tuesday. Police have filed an FIR against Pravesh Shukla under the SC/ST Act. The CM said: "I have instructed the administration to arrest him and impose NSA." Via Times of India https://ift.tt/V2Bmt90
Both NCP factions to stage separate shows of strength today
While the Sharad Pawar group has called a meet of MLAs and other party functionaries at 11 am at Y B Chavan Centre at Nariman Point, deputy CM Ajit Pawar has summoned all the legislators at 1 pm to the Mumbai Education Trust in Bandra, which is run by NCP's cabinet member Chhagan Bhujbal. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/V2Bmt90
Monday, 3 July 2023
Twin wins: In a first sensex tops 65k BSE mcap Rs 300L cr
Posting their quickest gains, the sensex and investor wealth hit record highs on Monday, riding on foreign fund buying. For the first time, the index breached the 65,000 mark, hopping from the 64,000 level in just one session, even as the value of Indian stocks on the BSE crossed Rs 300 lakh crore in just over two years after topping the Rs 200-lakh-crore milestone. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/HBQdrvP
Parliament panel chief suggests keeping tribals out of UCC
BJP MP Sushil Kumar Modi, chairman of the parliamentary committee on law and justice, on Monday suggested keeping tribals from the northeast and other parts of the country out of the purview of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) even as opposition parties questioned the timing of fresh consultations on the controversial issue. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/HBQdrvP
51 of 54 NCP MLAs wanted to form govt with BJP last yr: Praful
NCP leader and Rajya Sabha MP Praful Patel on Monday disclosed that 51 out of 54 NCP legislators had given a letter to party chief Sharad Pawar when the Maha Vikas Aghadi government was on the verge of collapse last year, saying that the NCP should align with BJP for formation of government. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/HBQdrvP
Delhi LG sacks 400 'specialists' in govt depts and bodies
LG V K Saxena on Monday okayed a proposal to terminate nearly 400 private persons who were engaged as "specialists" in various departments, corporations, boards, societies and PSUs of the Delhi government. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/HBQdrvP
Sunday, 2 July 2023
Rishi Sunak speaks of 'sting' of racism growing up in UK
Rishi Sunak, Britain's first Indian-origin PM, has spoken of the "sting" of racism that he experienced growing up in the UK during a special appearance at the England versus Australia Ashes Test match at Lord's Cricket Ground in London. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/8qAwX5h
Congress blames Sharad as split clouds Maharashtra hopes
Congress is livid at Sharad Pawar for not shutting out Ajit Pawar after his aborted defection to the BJP camp in 2019, blaming the NCP supremo for the present setback to MVA just when the allies thought they would overwhelm BJP in Maharashtra, which has 48 Lok Sabha seats. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/8qAwX5h
SC gets top-end digital video calling system LED wall
For the first time in the 73-year history of the Supreme Court, the Chief Justice of India's courtroom along with those of the two most senior judges would be bereft of familiar sights - racks lined along the four walls filled with volumes of SC judgments since 1950 and towering piles of petitions on judges' desks. Instead, welcoming the lawyers and litigants will be futuristic IT-enabled courtrooms. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/8qAwX5h
Three shot one beheaded in Manipur night raid
Three people were shot dead and a fourth beheaded as rival groups of "village volunteers", one keeping watch over their hamlet and the other on a post-midnight raid, engaged in one of the bloodiest clashes of the nearly two-month-old conflict in Manipur, along the Bishnupur-Churachandpur border early Sunday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/8qAwX5h
Onset delayed but monsoon covers country six days early
The southwest monsoon covered the entire country on Sunday, six days before its normal date of July 8, the IMD said. This year, it took 25 days to cover the entire country since its delayed onset on June 8. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/8qAwX5h
Sidelined in party Ajit Pawar's gameplan to take on uncle Sharad was in works for a year
Ajit Pawar had been drafting a strategy to take on Pawar and cousin Supriya for a year, sources said. NCP leaders said when Shinde was sworn in as CM on June 30, 2022, there was a plan for two dy CMs— Fadnavis & Ajit. However, it didn’t work out as information was leaked to a top NCP leader. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/8qAwX5h
Saturday, 1 July 2023
Myanmar's Supreme Court to hear Aung San Suu Kyi pleas
Myanmar's Supreme Court scheduled hearings for this month to consider appeals from ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi against her conviction in cases that saw her receive a total of 33 years in prison, legal officials said on Saturday. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2AQBm5u
After eight months Delhi air turns satisfactory again
Delhiites breathed relatively clean air on Saturday as the Air Quality Index (AQI) improved to 69, landing in the "satisfactory" category. The last time the city recorded a lower AQI was in October last year. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2AQBm5u
2nd Ashes Test: Duckett Stokes keep England alive in 371 chase
A resilient Ben Duckett and skipper Ben Stokes kept England's hopes alive after early collapse as the hosts reached 114 for four in 371 chase against a fired-up Australia at stumps on Day 4 of the second Ashes Test at Lord's. Duckett (50 not out) hit a second consecutive half-century while Stokes looked good during his unbeaten 29 as the duo added a crucial unbeaten 69-run partnership after England were reduced to 45 for four in the final session. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/2AQBm5u
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