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Kannada star Puneeth Rajkumar laid to rest with state honours
Kannada cine actor Puneeth Rajkumar was buried with state honours at Kanteerava Studio in Bengaluru on Sunday morning. The 46-year-old actor was buried next to his mother Parvatamma Rajkumar, who had died in May 2017. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZD52vq
WT20, India vs New Zealand: When and where to watch
The format of the ongoing T20 World Cup is such that the Super 12 stage is extremely competitive and very tough. Out of the 12 teams playing in it, as many as 8 teams will be knocked out and only 4 teams will make it through to the next round - the semi-finals. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3GEnpAI
Ex-MLA gets life in prison for rape of college girl
A special MP/MLA court in Budaun has sentenced former Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) MLA Yogendra Sagar to life in prison for the alleged rape of a college student 13 years ago. He has also been fined Rs 30,000, which will be given to the survivor as compensation. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3GEPEz2
Ahead of UP polls, 6 rebel BSP MLAs join SP
Six rebel BSP MLAs and one sitting legislator from BJP formally joined Samajwadi Party in Lucknow on Saturday. After inducting the seven MLAs into the party fold, SP chief Akhilesh Yadav said BJP should now change its slogan from ‘Mera parivar BJP parivar’ to ‘mera parivar bhaagta parivar’. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3pREC3z
'Spurious booze killed more than drug overdose in India'
More people have died in the region due to consumption of spurious liquor than drug overdose, shows data compiled by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) in its report ‘Accidental Deaths and Suicides in India-2020’. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZMpgCT
Mamata: Congress is the reason for BJP’s TRP
Banerjee said TMC didn’t want a division of anti-BJP votes and held that the Congress didn’t recognize the need to unite. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3borDOm
Taliban supreme leader makes first public appearance
Taliban supreme leader Haibatullah Akhundzada has made his first ever public appearance, officials announced Sunday, after he addressed supporters in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar. Akhundzada has been the spiritual chief of the Islamist movement since 2016 but has remained a reclusive figure, even after his group seized power in Afghanistan in August. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3EvMAmX
'Attacking one over religion pathetic': Kohli backs Shami
Furious at the trolling of pacer Mohammed Shami on religious lines following India's defeat to Pakistan last week, Kohli said, "Attacking someone over religion is the most pathetic thing a human being can do… it is the lowest level of human potential one can operate at. We stand by Shami fully. We are backing him 200%. All those who have attacked him can come with more force if they want to (but) our brotherhood, our friendship within the team… nothing can be shaken". from Times of India https://ift.tt/3bnMcdX
Live: Puneeth Rajkumar's last rites performed
Around five lakh fans from across Karnataka, some raising slogans that ‘Raajakumara’ would live in their hearts forever, some wailing and some holding back tears, joined a slew of celebrities and actors from neighbouring states to bid adieu to Puneeth Rajkumar, whose mortal remains were kept at Kanteerava Stadium on Saturday. The last rites of Kannada actor Puneeth Rajkumar were performed at Sree Kanteerava Studios in Bengaluru today with state honours. Stay with TOI for all the latest updates from Times of India https://ift.tt/3nHWUlc
Cheered by crowds, Aryan Khan finally returns home
All the gathered fans went delirious bursting firecrackers, waving banners that read ‘Stay Strong Prince Aryan’ and chants of “We love Shah Rukh”, even as security guards and a posse of policemen jostled to provide the actor’s car a safe passage back into the building. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3jSTA5t
T20 World Cup: Can Team India break the New Zealand jinx?
These are two teams driven to similar states of desperation by defeat to the same opponent, Pakistan. Two teams with no lack of mutual respect, hoping to somehow claw and scratch their way past each other in Sunday's big-billing, winner-takes-all World Cup contest in Dubai. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3Exg1Fj
How Iron Man launched India on its milky way
India is the biggest milk producer in the world today but 75 years ago it made a small start on the ‘milky way’ when Kaira District Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union Limited (KDCMPUL) collected 250 litres of milk from two villages in modern-day Anand. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3o12KhR
'Wankhede has drafted a private army to fix the innocent'
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Arbaaz, Munmun unable to get out as formalities incomplete
Unlike Aryan Khan, the two other accused who got bail on the same day as him had to stay in jail for another night as they were unable to complete bail formalities despite a frantic effort by their lawyers, families and friends. Aryan’s friend Arbaaz Merchant (26) and model from Madhya Pradesh Munmun Dhamecha (28) had to spend their 27th night in Arthur Road jail and Byculla jail respectively. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3mrFidW
Sectors vulnerable to terrorist funding, laundering under lens
A national risk assessment (NRA) is currently under way in which central agencies, including the Reserve Bank of India, have been tasked with evaluating sectors that are vulnerable to money laundering and terror financing. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3EzkZBg
People must declare faith change: RSS
The RSS said on Saturday that forced religious conversion should stop and those who change their faith should announce it. The Sangh also said it would welcome the passing of any anti-conversion bill. “People who are converted have to announce that they have converted. There are people who get converted and do not disclose that they have converted. They take double benefits,” RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale said at a press conference. from Times of India https://ift.tt/31lJfJb
5 more months to go, NREGS '21 fund already exhausted
In what shows that employment demand under MGNREGS will be high like last year, belying the government’s expectations and funding, the scheme has already exhausted the budget approved for the current financial year with five more months to go. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3boGHLV
'Make SCs, STs active stakeholder in court proceedings'
Observing that people belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes continue to “face insurmountable hurdles in accessing justice from the stage of filing the complaint to the conclusion of the trial”, the Supreme Court on Friday said they must be made an active stakeholder in criminal proceedings and it is mandatory to keep victims of offences under the SC/ST Act informed about the court proceedings against accused and be allowed to be heard. from Times of India https://ift.tt/31iCO9B
United States consumer spending up a modest 0.6% with inflation high
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United States consumer spending up a modest 0.6% with inflation high
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Expected cuts to Treasury auctions may be #39;calm before the storm#39;
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Expected cuts to Treasury auctions may be #39;calm before the storm#39;
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Wall Street closes at new highs after day of choppy trading
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T20 WC: India likely to play same team against NZ
Mahendra Singh Dhoni's successful "CSK template" is likely to be continued as the Indian team management has more or less made up its mind to play the same eleven against New Zealand in the 'do or die' T20 World Cup game on Sunday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3pQ0lsM
T20 WC: Asif blows Afghanistan away with sixer blitz
Asif knew Afghanistan paceman Karim Janat was the weak-link in the Afghanistan attack and he launched a vicious attack as Pakistan needed 24 off 12. Four sixes flew from his bat in the 19th over as Janat looked a fish out of water and Pakistan notched up their third win and they are well on course to finish on top of the group. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3w6fW8I
T20 WC: Afghanistan make plea to fans after crowd chaos
Afghanistan skipper Mohammad Nabi pleaded for T20 World Cup calm on Friday after thousands of ticketless fans tried to storm the Dubai Stadium for the high-profile clash against neighbours Pakistan. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3jOVqEH
Live: Aryan Khan to be released from Mumbai's Arthur Road jail today
The Bombay high court has granted bail to Aryan Khan, Arbaaz Merchant and Munmun Dhamecha arrested by the NCB in the drugs-on-cruise case. Follow this blog for all the latest updates on the case. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3jJaeV1
Live: Bypolls to 3 LS, 30 Assembly seats to begin shortly
Bypolls to three Lok Sabha seats & 30 Assembly constituencies across 14 states to begin shortly. Counting of votes to begin on November 2. Stay here for live updates: from Times of India https://ift.tt/3nAqrNC
Live: Delhi allows multiplexes, theatres to open fully from Nov 1
India reported 14,348 Covid-19 new cases in the last 24 hours preceding Friday, the ministry of health and family welfare said. With this India's active caseload stood at 1,61,334. Active cases now account for less than 1% of total cases, at 0.47%, lowest since March 2020. The country also registered 13,198 new recoveries, taking the recovery rate to 98.19%. Stay with TOI for all updates: from Times of India https://ift.tt/315gv76
Objectionable post on goddess must be junked: HC to Twitter
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MP: Fake gang-rape complaint gets woman, son-in-law 10 years' jail
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After 11 months, Delhi border barricades start coming down
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IRCTC – The super-fast train suddenly jumps the rails
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Govt diktat on IRCTC--penny wise, pound foolish
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Govt extends RBI governor Shaktikanta Das's term for another 3 years
A career bureaucrat, Das was first appointed in 2018, after his predecessor Urjit Patel quit amid worries the government was encroaching on the central bank’s turf. Under Das, 64, the central bank endeavored to support growth and maintain liquidity through the worst of the pandemic by slashing interest rates and pursuing quantitative easing. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZzCW4a
Aryan Khan gets bail after 25 days in jail, SRK has tears in eyes
The Bombay high court on Thursday granted bail to 23-year-old Aryan Khan, son of actor Shah Rukh Khan, his friend Arbaaz Merchant and Munmun Dhamecha, a model from Madhya Pradesh, in the case of alleged seizure of drugs from a cruise liner on October 2. All of them have spent 25 days in custody. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3pOtUuQ
Top 10: World failing to make changes needed to avoid climate breakdown
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England reap rewards of MS Dhoni's faith in Moeen Ali
With CSK transforming Moeen into a match-winning allrounder, England captain Morgan was quick to copy the Dhoni template in the ongoing T20 World Cup. In England's two wins so far, Moeen has played a significant role by picking up four wickets inside the Powerplay overs. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3GuXVFH
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Petrol gets costlier by 35 paise, diesel by 37 paise, as fuel prices make records every day
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T20 World Cup: The question mark around Hardik Pandya
Thanks to a back injury that required a major surgery, Hardik Pandya hasn't bowled during the last two Indian Premier League (IPL) seasons. In between, he enjoyed a great white-ball tour of Australia and bowled well in all the five T20Is against England. He also bowled sporadically during India's white-ball tour of Sri Lanka. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3GyXYk0
Cruise drug bust: NCB witness Gosavi held in Pune in 2018 cheating case
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India to push for climate justice at COP26: Environment minister
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SRK 'teary-eyed' as Aryan, 2 others get bail after 25 days
The Bombay high court on Thursday granted bail to 23-year-old Aryan Khan, son of actor Shah Rukh Khan, his friend Arbaaz Merchant and Munmun Dhamecha, a model from Madhya Pradesh, in the case of alleged seizure of drugs from a cruise liner on October 2. All of them have spent 25 days in custody. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3nGgpKO
Farm sector recorded more suicides in 2020 than previous year
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Covid live: 'Over 103.53 cr vaccine doses administered so far'
In the last 24 hours, India registered 13,451 new Covid-19 cases, the Union Health Ministry said on Wednesday.Over 103.53 cr Covid-19 vaccine doses have been administered in India so far. Stay with TOI for updates from India and around the world: from Times of India https://ift.tt/3BkjHbl
Petrol, diesel prices on October 28: Petrol crosses Rs 108 in Delhi, diesel above Rs 100 in Kolkata
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T20 World Cup: How Team India can counter the dew
It's not the first time that the dew factor has been spoken about. It certainly is not the first T20 World Cup which is in danger of getting heavily affected by it. The 2014 edition in Bangladesh had everyone in a fix. There were teams dipping balls in bucket-full of water during practice to get used to a wet ball. The ICC had imported a special anti-dew gel from India to spray on the outfield in Bangladesh. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2XROVcp
9 convicted of blasts at Modi's 2013 Patna rally
A special NIA court on Wednesday held nine members of banned terror outfit Simi guilty of triggering the 2013 serial blasts that killed six people and injured 89 at then PM candidate Narendra Modi's "hunkar" rally in Patna's Gandhi Maidan. One of the 10 accused in the case, Fakkruddin, got the benefit of the doubt for lack of evidence. The court of additional district and sessions judge Gurvinder Singh Malhotra will pronounce the quantum of punishment on November 1. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3jJ9hfC
Mere presence on cruise ship doesn't prove conspiracy theory, says court
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SC calls govt denial 'vague', orders probe into alleged Pegasus snooping
The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed a probe into the Pegasus snooping controversy by a three-member expert committee under the supervision of former SC judge R V Raveendran, holding that a "prima facie case" is made out for an investigation in the light of the Centre's "omnibus and vague denial" of the alleged surveillance and the need to uncover the truth of the accusations. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3ErGmol
India may face long heat waves, heavy flooding, in 15-20 yrs: Study
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Mere presence on cruise ship doesn't prove conspiracy theory, says court
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90% in Delhi have antibodies against coronavirus: 6th Sero
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Avoid using new law to alter border areas: India to China
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Rahul Dravid formally applies for coach's job
Rahul Dravid and his support staff will be given a two-year contract till the 2023 World Cup in India. Dravid will draw a salary of Rs 10 crore. The board has still not made up its mind on the fielding coach to replace R Sridhar. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3GsfZR1
Rajasthan teacher lauds Pak win, sacked
A teacher at a private school here has been sacked following a comment on social media applauding Pakistan’s T20 win over India on Sunday. Complaints against her have also been lodged with the police. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3vRKV8b
Petrol, diesel prices on October 26: Fuel prices rise to fresh highs across country
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Pak PM notifies appointment of Lt Gen Anjum as ISI chief
Pakistan PM Imran Khan notified on Tuesday the appointment of Lt General Nadeem Ahmed Anjum as the new chief of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), paving the way for the implementation of the early decision taken by the country's army chief regarding the nomination of the new spymaster. He will replace Lt General Faiz Hameed from next month. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3mhIRDx
Double jabs, negative report must to fly to US from Nov 8
Come November 8 and foreign travellers who are fully vaccinated with WHO-approved jabs and have a negative Covid report from a test taken within 72 hours of departure can enter the US. For travellers from India, it means the lifting of restrictions imposed on May 4 at the height of India's second Covid wave. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3pHVidM
8L income bar for EWS not over-inclusive, Centre tells SC
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Govt: SCs/STs job quota must be proportionate to population
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No consumption, recovery, test or conscious possession: Aryan
Arguing for actor Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan’s bail plea in the drug seizure case, former attorney general Mukul Rohatgi told the Bombay high court on Tuesday that Aryan was not in “conscious possession” of the contraband allegedly seized from a friend’s shoe. Questioning the finding by the judge of a special court handling drug cases that Aryan was in “conscious possession” of contraband found with a friend, Rohatgi said the surmise was “tenuous and farfetched”. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3jCTe2I
Navy commander among 5 held for leaking info
A serving naval officer and two retired ones, along with two "private persons", have been arrested by the CBI in connection with the alleged leaking of confidential information about the modernisation of the Russian-origin Kilo-class conventional submarines in exchange for bribes. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3Bj89W7
Hundreds at Kheri rally, why only 23 eyewitnesses: SC
The Supreme Court on Tuesday questioned UP Police on why there were only 23 eyewitnesses in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case when hundreds of people were present at the rally and also directed the UP government to provide protection to all of them. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2XN2utw
Can't impose Kannada: Karnataka HC
Students coming from outside Karnataka can't be compelled to learn Kannada language, be it classical or functional, the high court on Tuesday orally observed, granting time to the state government to reconsider the issue. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3GrOF5p
Shah spends night in Pulwama, pays tribute to CRPF jawans
Union home minister Amit Shah on Monday extended his three-day visit to Jammu & Kashmir and spent a night at the CRPF campus in Pulwama, where 40 jawans were killed in a suicide attack in 2019. Shah, along with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, paid tribute to the martyrs at the memorial in Pulwama. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3vGZaNa
T20 World Cup: What went wrong for India against Pakistan
Some selection choices may have gone against them in the 10-wicket defeat. Some bowlers looked undercooked. Some batsmen are yet to embrace the team's new, aggressive T20 philosophy. Some may have been on the road far too long. Some uncontrollables too went against them on Sunday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3b8Bbgv
Times Top10: Calls for parliamentary probe into Facebook
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Tata Steel installs generator at UK plant to recycle gases into energy
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Tata Steel installs generator at UK plant to recycle gases into energy
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Morning Scan: All the big stories to get you started for the day
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Petrol, diesel prices stay unchanged at record highs for the second day
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Drugs case: ‘Elusive’ NCB witness surfaces, denies extortion charges
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Centre reiterates opposition to gay marriages
Marriage is recognised only between "a biological man and a biological woman" under the Indian law, the Centre told the Delhi HC, reiterating its stand. "Personal laws are settled, and marriage, which is contemplated, is between a biological man and a biological woman," SG Tushar Mehta said, opposing pleas seeking registration of same-sex marriages. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3mlme13
Airtel to opt for 4-yr moratorium on dues
Bharti Airtel on Monday said it will opt for four-year payments moratorium - on AGR and spectrum dues - being offered by the Union government as part of a relief package for the telecom sector. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2XO0m4S
PM launches 64k cr project to boost India's health infra
Aiming to drive a major push to healthcare capacities in the country, PM Narendra Modi on Monday launched the PM Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PMABHIM) from his parliamentary constituency of Varanasi with an outlay of Rs 64,000 crore. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2XNUVmu
Efficacy of vax shouldn't be doubted, says SC, junks plea
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a plea against Covid-19 vaccination and said the doubt should not be created about efficacy of the vaccines without any proof as it is the only way to protect people from the deadly virus. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3Bfm1jV
Can't ride over 40kmph with kids below 4 on pillion: Draft rule
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Due to BJP 'threat', CPM may continue with Cong alignment
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Edible oil prices head north: Only UP has enforced limit on stocks
With hardly any success in bringing down the prices of edible oils despite the recent major cut in import duty and agricultural cess, the government is now pinning its hopes on states and Union territories to fix the stock limits quickly and enforce it strictly. So far, only Uttar Pradesh has imposed a stock limit while Haryana, Gujarat and Rajasthan are in the final stages of fixing the limit. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3jxU9kX
Finalise Amrapali funding in 2 weeks, SC directs banks
As only SBI and UCO bank finalised proposal to invest Rs 450 cr in Amrapali projects Supreme Court on Monday directed other banks to take a final decision within two weeks even as the court was informed that 300 buyers will be given possession letters by Diwali. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3mbljQz
At Pulwama camp, Shah says J&K law & order on the mend
Home minister Amit Shah on Monday said as Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mission for all-round development of Jammu & Kashmir is realised, peace and normalcy will be established in the Union territory and "this shall happen in our lifetime itself". from Times of India https://ift.tt/3jziyGQ
Rajinikanth honoured with Phalke award
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Monday conferred the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award on Tamil superstar Rajinikanth and honoured a galaxy of personalities related to cinema, including Dhanush, Priyadarshan, Resul Pookutty, Manoj Bajpayee and Kangana Ranaut, with National Film Awards. The 67th National Film awards for 2019 were announced in March this year, and were delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3CgRcN5
Congress neta's sarcastic tweet after India's loss to Pakistan draws BJP flak
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India improves infant mortality rate but gains slowing down
India's infant mortality rate has dropped to 30, but the decline has slowed down in the last five years in most states, just released data from the sample registration system (SRS) shows. It also reveals the enormous differences between states with Kerala having an IMR equal to the US and Madhya Pradesh faring worse than even Yemen or Sudan. Worryingly, it is the worst-off states in which the slowdown in improvement is most marked, Bihar being an exception. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3BgdSM2
Yes Bank Q2: Why the valuation deters us despite its right moves
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Groww raises $251 million at $3 billion valuation, will look at adding government bonds and derivatives
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Groww raises $251 million at $3 billion valuation, will look at adding government bonds and derivatives
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MC Insider: Upcoming D-Street debut, foodtech unicorn on acquisition spree, MNC divestment issues and more
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MC Insider: Upcoming D-Street debut, foodtech unicorn on acquisition spree, MNC divestment issues and more
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Would you drop Rohit? Kohli hits back on selection issue
Pakistan recorded their biggest T20 International win, hammering India by 10 wickets in their opening T20 World Cup match, which was also their first against the neighbours in 13 attempts at the ICC World Cup in either of the two white-ball formats. from Times of India https://ift.tt/30RVNrf
T20 World Cup: Pakistan break India jinx in style
The 10-wicket win, Pakistan's first in this format and their first victory against India in World Cup in 13 attempts, was engineered with such consummate ease, driven to fruition with such complete mastery, that it has lifted the curtain on a new era in this storied rivalry. From being masters of the chaotic for decades, Pakistan turned to masters of the clinical in one night. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3nmPqnv
Top10: China adopts new border law amidst tension with India
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Morning Scan: All the big stories to get you started for the day
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Tatas Motors to invest Rs 15,000 crore in electric vehicles
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China passes new land border law amid military standoff with India
Asserting that the sovereignty and territorial integrity of China are "sacred and inviolable", the country's national legislature has adopted a new law on the protection and exploitation of the land border areas, which could have a bearing on Beijing's border dispute with India. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3Cbnv07
Time of injustice to residents of Jammu region is over: Shah
Union home minister Amit Shah on Sunday said the “time of injustice to residents of Jammu is over now”, while pointing out that the region has borne the “brunt of discrimination” for years together. Addressing his maiden public rally in Jammu after the revocation of Article 370 in 2019, the home minister said the Centre wanted to wipe out terrorism from Jammu and Kashmir and ensure that no civilian gets killed. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Zk85rP
Witness’ PSO’s affidavit claims payoff, NCB denies charge
The seizure of contraband from a cruise liner on October 2 night leading to the arrest of Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan has become murkier with the personal bodyguard of a witness filing an affidavit levelling serious allegations of a payoff to a Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) official. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3Gl5X3R
Executive hirings up 30% over pre-Covid levels
Executive hiring is back with a bang. And this is coming not only on the back of pent-up demand but also new opportunities opening up across sectors like green & renewable energy, electric vehicles, education, foodtech, aerospace, defence, consumer space and startups. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3Eb3Gq7
Lalu: Should we give Congress seats for it to lose?
RJD president Lalu Prasad on Sunday questioned the utility of Congress as an ally in assembly election and drew sharp reaction from the grand old party as well as the NDA leaders for calling AICC in-charge for Bihar, Bhakta Charan Das, a ‘Bhakchonhar’ (imprudent person). from Times of India https://ift.tt/3Caouh2
Army, police no longer all-male bastions: Modi
Lauding the rise in the number of women in police and central armed forces, which has more than doubled in the past six years, PM Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the Army and police are no longer meant only for men, and expressed hope that this trend will lead to “new age policing”, with the women in uniform becoming role models for “lakhs of daughters” of the country. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3b7wh36
Cong ‘convinced’ Amarinder trying to wean away Hindu voters
With Amarinder Singh finally announcing that he will launch a party and ally with BJP, Congress is convinced that he is angling to wean away Hindu voters in urban constituencies to dent the party in the Punjab assembly elections in early 2022. The idea behind the Congress renegade’s plan, as articulated by him, is what the party always suspected when it alleged that ‘Captain’ as Punjab chief minister was in league with BJP and Akali Dal. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3CnnaHq
Priority list being drawn up of kids with comorbidities for vaccine rollout
A comprehensive priority list of children with comorbidities is being worked out for the combined launch of ZyCoV-D and Covaxin in India, according to a senior official from the Centre’s Covid-19 working group of the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (NTAGI). from Times of India https://ift.tt/3vNPlgw
‘Treat users with small quantity of drugs as victims, not culprits’
The social justice and empowerment ministry has suggested that the existing definition of the word ‘addict’ may be removed and instead such a person be referred to as a ‘user’ and ‘substance dependent’, in an effort to improve the NDPS Act. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3psxdaO
Kunal Kemmu and Shweta Tripathi's next Kanjoos Makkhichoos is based on a heartwarming super hit Gujarati play
ThunderSky Entertainment is coming up with a family entertainer, film tentatively titled 'Kanjoos Makkhichoos', starring Actors Kunal Kemmu and Shweta Tripathi. The film is an adaptation of the super hit Gujarati play, Sajan Re Jhooth Mat Bolo . The film also stars, actors such as Piyush Mishra, Alka Amin, Rajeev Gupta and Raju Shrivastava. The film’s producer Kushagra Sharma stated, " The film has a very beautiful message to it. And the actors along with the crew did a fantastic job in making it. We hope the audience enjoy the film just the way we all enjoyed making it" The film Kanjoos Makkhichoos has been shot in blissful locations of Rishikesh and Lucknow. The film is directed by Vipul Mehta who is known for his famous Gujarati movie Chaal Jeevi Laiye . Kanjoos Makkhichoos is produced by Deepak Mukut, Srishti Sharma and Kushagra Sharma under the banner of ThunderSky Entertainment and Soham Rockstar Entertainment. from Latest Bollywood News | Hindi Mov...
Amazon sale: 20 gadgets you can buy under Rs 499
from Times of India Amazon sale: Earphones, car vacuum cleaner, smart lights and other gadgets under Rs 499 https://ift.tt/3vBjqQg
Happy Karwa Chauth 2021: Images, quotes, wishes
Karwa Chauth A festival earmarked by long hours of fasting and feasting, Karwa Chauth celebrations are celebrated in a grand manner across the Northern parts of the country from Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZfXuxU
Will Varun Chakravarthy prove to be India's spin ace?
In 'mystery spinner' Varun Chakravarthy, India may actually have an ace in the pack, someone which few opponents have a clue about. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3pt7mzu
Hardik may play as specialist No. 6 batter: Kohli
Virat Kohli has let the cat out of the bag: Hardik Pandya is not fit to bowl even as India begin their World T20 campaign. Out of form with the bat too during the IPL, Pandya, however, may not be in immediate danger of losing his place: the skipper believes Hardik has done enough in the past to hold his place purely as a specialist batter in the side at No. 6. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3B9ML5l
'India-made spray found to contain bacteria that sickened 4 in US'
An aromatherapy spray, manufactured in India and being sold in the US, has been found to contain a bacteria that sickened four people earlier this year, of which two persons died, America's public health agency has said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3pxMCX9
T20 WC: India aim to maintain all-win record against Pakistan
It is inevitable, isn't it? "Not on our watch! Not today!" This is how Team India's cricketers may react if allowed to dwell on the impossibility of maintaining the team's near-three-decade domination of Pakistan in World Cup matches. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3jsKLPS
Ashish Mishra hospitalised with dengue symptoms
Ashish Mishra, son of Union minister Ajay Mishra Teni and the main accused in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case, has been hospitalised and his sample was sent to a laboratory for confirmation of dengue, officials said on Saturday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3m9hzPv
Covid live: ‘More contagious mutant present in low numbers’
India on Saturday recorded 15,918 fresh Covid-19 cases, with data from Manipur and Jharkhand not available till late at night. In Bengal, there has been a clear spike in infections this week. Stay with TOI for all the updates: from Times of India https://ift.tt/3nn7EoP
Join fight against terror, Amit Shah urges J&K youth
Home minister Amit Shah reached out to the youth of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, asking them to join the fight against terrorism and take advantage of the opportunities that have opened up because of the Modi government’s development push. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2XHqE8Q
Rising cases in Bengal, Assam, hint at post-festive Covid spike
At least three states in the country, led by Bengal, have started showing signs of a spike in Covid-19 infections after Durga Puja/Dussehra celebrations last week, although in absolute terms the numbers are not big so far. Bengal reported 974 fresh cases of the virus on Saturday, the highest single-day count in the state in over three months since July 10 this year. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3CdNgwD
Good judicial infra has always been an afterthought: CJI
Holding that financial autonomy and adequate infrastructure for the judiciary are essential to make the system more effective, Chief Justice N V Ramana on Saturday urged the Centre to clear his proposal to set up a National Judicial Infrastructure Authority, a statutory body that will take care of the needs of the judiciary. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3m7iDU0
Plan to split Pakistan began in 1965: Senior Navy officer
Vice-Admiral Anil Kumar Chawla, flag officer commanding-in-chief, Southern Naval Command, said here on Saturday that India had begun thinking of separating East Pakistan from West Pakistan from 1965 though it actually happened in 1971. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3E6OeLK
Soon, unborn child can be insured for birth defects
In a move that is expected to reduce out of pocket expenditure for new parents, at least one major insurance company has agreed to insure the unborn child for birth defects and surgical problems during infancy. Around 1.7 million children are born with birth defects every year. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3pBh6rD
Need to standardise pandemic best practices: PM to vaccine cos
Two days after India crossed the landmark of 100-crore Covid jabs, PM Narendra Modi on Saturday met local vaccine manufacturers and exhorted the need to institutionalise the best practises learnt during the past one and a half years and also asked them to take ‘Brand India’ to the next level globally. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Zote4f
Indo-Bangla ties deeper than any strategic alliance: Shringla
Foreign secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Saturday said the ties between India and Bangladesh were deeper than any other strategic partnership, and that it was a role model for nations that share borders. “India-Bangladesh relations have matured over the years and the two pillars of Indian diplomacy — ‘Neighbourhood First’ and ‘Act East’ — find expression in our vibrant ties with Bangladesh,” he said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3B84ydo
SIT arrests 3 more in Lakhimpur Kheri violence case
A special investigation team (SIT) on Saturday made three more arrests in connection with the Lakhimpur Kheri violence that took place on October 3, in which four farmers, one journalist, and three BJP workers lost their lives, while nearly a dozen were hurt. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3Eebwzr
Fresh rain alert sparks fear in Uttarakhand
Fresh rainfall and snow alert in Uttarakhand over the next 24 hours issued on Saturday has sparked concerns in the state which is still grappling with the damage caused by rain-triggered disasters this week. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a forecast of light rainfall and snowfall in the higher reaches of Uttarakhand in the next 24 hours. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3C8CjfK
NCB official’s charge of spying untrue: Mumbai cops
A probe conducted by Mumbai police has revealed there is no truth in the complaint lodged by NCB zonal director Sameer Wankhede that he was being spied upon by sleuths from the Oshiwara police station. Wankhede, who is probing the cruise liner drugs seizure case, had on October 11 called on director general of police Sanjay Pandey, saying his movements were being monitored by Oshiwara police during his daily visits to a cemetery where his mother has been buried. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3E0ZDwC
Cryptocurrency prices today: Bitcoin slides further, Ethereum down over 2%
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Petrol, diesel prices on October 23: Petrol crosses Rs 107 in Delhi, Rs 113 in Mumbai
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Scrap Consumer Protection Act if you don’t want tribunals: SC
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Don’t let guard down in festive season, warns PM Modi
India's success in administering 100 crore doses of anti-Covid vaccines has generated a strong sense of optimism in all sections with experts upbeat about India's economy even as it was necessary to remember that having a strong "kavach (armour)" did not mean that people should let down their guard, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3m5v9mT
‘Ananya has denied she supplied drugs to Aryan'
There are WhatsApp chats between actor Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan and actor Ananya Panday discussing procurement and consumption of drugs, which is being investigated as part of the probe into the seizure of drugs on the cruise liner, NCB sources told TOI on Friday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZaNE0g
‘Foreign entity' WhatsApp cannot challenge Indian laws: Govt
The Centre has opposed petitions by WhatsApp and its parent firm Facebook challenging the new IT Rules for social media by terming the global messaging platform as an “out and out foreign commercial entity”. In an affidavit filed before the Delhi high court, the Centre said being a foreign commercial entity, WhatsApp cannot challenge the constitutionality of an Indian law. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3m8A2Md
India won’t commit to ‘net zero’ goal at COP26
India will not commit to the 2050 ‘net zero’ goal and the country will, along with China — despite intense friction over border issues — and other developing countries, tell the affluent nations to go for carbon neutrality much before mid-century keeping in view their own cumulative historical emissions. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3vCkK5d
U'khand toll rises to 67; 12 trekkers among dead
The death toll in extreme weather-hit Uttarakhand touched 67 on Friday. Authorities said 12 trekkers have been confirmed dead. Kapkot (Bageshwar) subdivisional magistrate Paritosh Verma told TOI that the operation to recover the bodies had to be halted due to bad weather. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3E4XSyr
Covid has cut life expectancy by 2 years in India: Study
Life expectancy in India has dropped by roughly two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a statistical analysis by scientists from the International Institute for Population Studies in the city. The IIPS study was conducted to look at the burden repercussions of the Covid-19 pandemic on mortality patterns in the country. Across the world, Covid-19 has resulted in excess deaths in comparison to the previous years. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3vA6DgO
Beachside Maharashtra village house goes for Rs 80cr
Across the Mumbai harbour, the pandemic and the resultant lockdown have led to a property boom in the sleepy coastal town of Alibaug. In probably the biggest deal in the town, a 6-acre beachfront home has been sold for Rs 80 crore in Awas village of Alibaug. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3Gc0vAk
Investing in coal unwise, says UN chief
“To invest in coal for the future is building white elephants, building stranded assets. And I don’t think developing countries have enough resources to waste,” UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres said on Friday, responding to a question raised by TOI on India’s continued investment in coal-fired power plants. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3vDYec9
Amarinder's Pak friend caught in Punjab political crossfire
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T20 World Cup: Bubble trouble for Team India?
When the Indian cricketers reached UAE in September this year to complete the second leg of IPL 2021, the focus immediately shifted to the form of the players picked for the T20 World Cup. Skills, selections and fitness became the main points. However, the decisive factor in this T20 World Cup could be mental health. Never before has world cricket talked about mental health as it has in the last 15 months. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3m1EPie
'Congratulations India': PM changes Twitter profile picture
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T20 World Cup: Can Team India pull off a 2007 encore?
MS Dhoni's men became part of cricketing folklore and the reception when they touched down in Mumbai, and later motorcaded to the Wankhede on a grey and stormy Wednesday morning, left everyone in no doubt that T20 was a drug that the Indian fan had tasted and couldn't have enough of. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3aZBwll
'Hurtful to remove her prosthetic leg at airport security'
Tv actress and renowned dancer Sudhaa Chandran recently posted a video on her Instagram account and expressed her disregard towards the ETD procedures that are conducted at the airports for people who have an artificial attachment to their body (eg- hand, leg, etc.). from Times of India https://ift.tt/3b0mRqb
Biden says 'yes' US would defend Taiwan against China
The United States would come to Taiwan's defense and has a commitment to defend the island China claims as its own territory, US President Joe Biden said on Thursday, comments that appeared to be a break with official policy. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3nfVOwO
Top10: 'What's behind Rs 8L income limit for EWS category?'
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100 crore shots in the arm: India's milestone in Covid vaccination
India achieved a major milestone in its battle against Covid-19 as cumulative vaccinations in the country crossed the 100 crore mark on Thursday. After China, which has administered more than 200 crore doses, India is only the second country to have reached the landmark of 100 crore jabs. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3aZu8Xq
Covid live: 10cr second doses overdue, says Dr VK Paul
India on Thursday achieved a major feat in its battle against Covid-19 as cumulative vaccinations in the country crossed the 100 crore mark. Meanwhile, India’s Covid-19 taskforce chief Dr VK Paul said that the second dose is overdue in case of 10 crore people. Stay with TOI for all the latest updates: from Times of India https://ift.tt/3B5WxW2
9 trekkers among dead as U'khand toll rises to 64
With more bodies being recovered and many of those missing being declared dead, casualties in the Uttarakhand rain and floods stood at 64 on Thursday. Among those found dead or fear to have died were nine trekkers, five of them in Kinnaur in Himachal Pradesh. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3E33YiJ
Ananya questioned in drug case; SRK meets son, NCB visits his home
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) probing the case of drugs seizure on the cruise liner involving actor Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan questioned actor Chunky Pandey’s actor-daughter Ananya Pandey for around four hours on Thursday and seized her laptop and cell phone. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3jptKG0
SC reverses HC order, Gauri ‘killers’ to face stringent law
The Supreme Court on Thursday reversed a Karnataka HC decision and ruled that those accused in the murder case of journalist Gauri Lankesh will face charges under the provisions of the stringent Karnataka Control of Organised Crimes Act (KCOCA) apart from IPC Section 302 and arms and explosives laws. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3m31UBm
Will have enough doses for booster shots: Poonawalla
Adar Poonawalla, CEO of Serum Institute of India (SII), exuded confidence in meeting the Centre’s goal of immunising all adults by yearend, while announcing that Covid-19 vaccine for children, Covavax, is readying for a February-March launch. The Pune-based company hopes to resume exports of its vaccine, Covishield to WHObacked global platform, Covax by November. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3vAv7GE
Farmers have right to protest but can’t block roads indefinitely: SC
The Supreme Court on Thursday said farmers have a right to protest against the three new farm laws even when their validity is under challenge before the apex court but was firm in its view that no one could be permitted to block roads indefinitely, impeding the right of citizens to commute without hindrance. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3vAmko8
Trade with China up 49%, Shringla red-flags deficit
In the first nine months of this year, India’s trade with China touched $90 billion, an increase of 49% over last year, foreign secretary Harsh Shringla said on Thursday. However, there is a large trade balance in favour of China, and India will continue to raise the issue of widening deficit with China, he added. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3nim49D
'Badhai ho India': India crosses one billion vaccination milestone
India on Thursday crossed the landmark of 100-crore Covid-19 vaccine doses. "Congratulations India! This is the result of the able leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi," Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya said in a tweet. The health ministry will launch a song and an audio-visual film at the Mughal-era Red Fort in New Delhi around noon to "celebrate the landmark milestone". from Times of India https://ift.tt/3vumrSq
Covaxin for kids to be rolled out in a phased manner
We delve into what a Covaxin rollout for children could look like: from Times of India https://ift.tt/3aYmhcA
Facebook and the dangers of single-minded focus on profit maximisation
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Shah Rukh Khan and family to forgo Diwali and birthday celebrations this year; will request his fans not to gather at Mannat this time
A shroud of gloom envelopes Shah Rukh Khan’s residence Mannat hours after the honourable court, in all its wisdom, decided to reject Aryan Khan’s bail plea…again. A frightening sense of despair and hopelessness has crept into the attitude of Khan’s close friends, all of who now feel there is way too much pressure to keep him inside. They feel he may not be granted bail for some time now. Shah Rukh Khan’s birthday is coming up on November 2. Sources close to Shah Rukh say he will request his fans not to gather at his home this time as they do every year. “Not just Shah Rukh’s birthday, Aryan’s birthday is also coming up (on November 13). The thought of Aryan spending his birthday in jail is giving all of us panic attacks,” says a family friend of the Khans. I remember in a conversation many years ago Shah Rukh had affectionately mentioned that he and I sharing the same birth date. “And my son Aryan is also a Scorpion, just like us. We scorpions are known to be strong and resilient.”...
Shah Rukh Khan visits Aryan Khan at Arthur Road jail after bail rejected by special NDPS court
Superstar Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan was arrested in connection to drugs seized on a cruise by the Narcotics Control Bureau earlier this month. It's been a few weeks since he was arrested along with several others. On October 20, the special NDPS court rejected Aryan Khan's bail plea following which he reached High Court to file a bail application. On October 21, Shah Rukh Khan made his first visit to Arthur Road Jail to visit his son. The superstar and his wife Gauri Khan had spoken on a video call with Aryan Khan, last week. The 23-year-old has been in contact with SRK's manager, Pooja Dadlani, and the legal team during the court proceedings. On Thursday morning, SRK visit his son for the first time since his arrest on October 3. According to NDTV, the Maharashtra government, a day ago, "eased jail visit rules amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Earlier, no outsider was allowed to meet inmates in jail. The rules now say two family members can meet an inmate....
Manchester United owners show 'interest' in IPL franchise
The US-based owners of the English Premier League's marquee club Manchester United have reportedly picked up the Invitation To Tender (ITT) floated by the BCCI through a private equity company, It can be confirmed that the owners of Manchester United are tracking the developments in the world's most valuable T20 league with keen interest. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3vA24TJ
MG Astor bookings open: Stand-out features
Will Astor’s entry into the compact SUV space throw a challenge to well-poised Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos? Fresh into the market, Volkswagen Taigun and Skoda Kushaq will also fight tooth and nail to establish their niche. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3jmVTO2
Govt asks manufacturers to produce flex-fuel engines
Gadkari claimed that the cost of vehicles won't rise after making it mandatory for all vehicle manufacturers to make flex-fuel engines. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3DVqmKM
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Live: HC to hear Aryan Khan's bail plea order today
Shah Rukh and Gauri Khan’s son Aryan was arrested on October 3 with 7 others after the NCB raided an alleged rave party on a cruise. Now according to the latest update, Aryan will not walk free today as the sessions court has rejected his bail in the drugs case. The NDPS court ruled that Aryan's custody should be extended and the star son will continue to stay at the Arthur Road jail. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3DYzbDM
T20 World Cup: Kohli to bank on master strategist Dhoni
If there is anyone captain Virat Kohli - who is known to be his own man - banks on for big cricketing decisions, it is MS Dhoni. Kohli made his debut under Dhoni, endured difficult phases in his career initially, and it was Dhoni's undying belief in the batting ability of the Delhi maestro that played a part in Kohli becoming the player that he is today. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3CfWitf
Top 10: 'Withdrawal of consent by states hampering efficiency'
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EPFO adds 14.8 lakh members in August
The provisional payroll data of the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) released on Wednesday showed that the retirement fund body added around 14.81 lakh net subscribers in August, reflecting a growing trend in net payroll for the first five months of this financial year. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3m1umDK
Pilot seeks cabinet rejig, Gehlot skips event by Sachin loyalist
Former Rajasthan deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot on Wednesday demanded the inclusion of Dalits in the state cabinet as well as in political appointments pending in Rajasthan for a long time. This is the first time Pilot has made this demand in public. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3jnXB1B
Kheri probe can’t be unending story, SC tells UP
Not satisfied with the pace of the special investigation team’s (SIT) probe into the Lakhimpur Kheri killings, the Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Uttar Pradesh government to take proactive steps, including recording statements of witnesses before a magistrate and giving protection to them, to dispel the impression that they are dragging their feet in the case. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3lZ5NHt
Ensure no safe havens anywhere for those who betray India: PM
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Got convictions in 65-70% of cases in last 10yrs : CBI in SC
Directed by the Supreme Court to present a report card of its performance as a prosecuting agency, CBI director Subodh Jaiswal told the court that the agency’s success rate in securing conviction has been 65-70% in the last decade. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3jlLsKt
Norms for arrivals from non-risk nations eased
India will follow new entry norms for international arrivals starting October 25, thanks to growing vaccination globally and changing nature of the pandemic. While everyone flying into the country will still require to undergo a Covid RT-PCR test, the quarantine requirements have been significantly relaxed. from Times of India https://ift.tt/30B3l1o
Can’t let off rape accused even if survivor is of ‘easy virtue’: HC
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T20 World Cup: Final fling for Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli, struggling since late 2019 for the kind of prolific batting form which brought him renown, has hastily closed one chapter in his cricketing life by announcing that he will step down from the T20I captaincy after the ongoing World Cup. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3jggzag
NIA to investigate 4 cases of civilian killings in J&K
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) will probe four cases relating to recent civilian killings by terrorists in J&K, the victims being Srinagar pharmacist M L Bindroo, Sikh school principal Supinder Kaur and teacher Deepak Chand, Bihari vendor Virendra Paswan, and two Bihari labourers — Raja Reshi Dev and Joginder Reshi Dev — killed in Kulgam. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3jkBtoR
US lawmakers say Facebook cannot be trusted to manage cryptocurrency
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Fuel prices on October 20: Petrol crosses Rs 106 in Delhi, Rs 112 in Mumbai
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New Quad takes shape with focus on tech, trade, big data
India, Israel, the UAE and the US sat down for their first “quadrilateral” meeting on Monday night, opening the way to a new geopolitical equation with closer cooperation on trade, technology, Big Data and maritime security in a region that has been volatile and riven with deep fault lines. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Xy9b2E
SIT releases photos of suspects who ‘lynched’ BJP men in Kheri
The special investigation team (SIT) probing the Lakhimpur Kheri violence released six photographs of suspects who had allegedly “lynched” three BJP workers after the convoy of junior home minister Ajay Mishra’s son’s allegedly mowed down farmers at a protest site there on October 3. It has also announced cash rewards — without mentioning the amount — for information about the suspects. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3ph1k4K
Kerala rains live updates: IMD issues orange alert in 11 districts
IMD has sounded an orange alert for very heavy rainfall in large parts of Kerala on October 20-21. The alert for heavy rains of 12-20cm have been issued in all districts, except Kollam, Alappuzha and Kasaragod. The above three districts are on yellow alert for isolated heavy rainfall of 7-11cm. On October 21, 12 districts, except Kannur and Kasaragod are on orange alert. A yellow alert has been issued in two districts. IMD has issued an alert for isolated heavy rainfall of 7-11cm on October 22 in the entire state, except Kasaragod. In the wake of heavy rainfall forecast for the next few days, a 24x7 control room will start functioning at the Cochin Smart Mission Ltd (CSML) office from Wednesday afternoon, said corporation mayor M Anil Kumar. Stay with TOI for more updates: from Times of India https://ift.tt/3n74JjX
Residents told to stay indoors, Poonch operations enter ninth day
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Bangladesh PM orders tough action against communal rioters
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Inclusive Afghan govt on agenda of talks in Russia; India to attend
The ‘Moscow Format’ talks on Wednesday, which will see the participation of the Taliban and 10 countries including India, will underline the need for an inclusive government in Afghanistan and seek consolidated international efforts to fend off a humanitarian crisis in the country. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3n9mNdj
Govt revisits proposal of 2014 panel on new umbrella green law
Exploring ways to draft a new umbrella green law subsuming all existing environmental legislations, the government has revisited recommendations of the sevenyear old high-level committee that had suggested clubbing Air Act and Water Act with the Environment Protection Act of 1986 while treating laws on forests and wildlife separately. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3B19MY6
Bihar migrant workers return from terror-hit Valley, some in coffins
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34 dead as record rains lash Uttarakhand, trigger floods
As unprecedented rainfall battered Uttarakhand, drowning houses and people, precipitating floods and washing away bridges, the official death toll climbed to 34 on Tuesday, with the worst-hit district of Nainital recording at least 18 casualties. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3n8fG4Q
Covid live: India to reach 100cr vax doses soon, says minister
India will soon create history by achieving the target of vaccinating over 100 crore people against Covid-19, Union minister of state for health Bharati Pawar said here on Tuesday. Addressing a press conference, Pawar said vaccination is going on on a war footing in the country. She attributed the fast pace of inoculation to teamwork. Stay with TOI for all updates on coronavirus from India and around the world from Times of India https://ift.tt/3vr6hJr
Aryan Khan Drug Case: Pune police arrests Kiran Gosavi's assistant in Rs. 3.9 lakh fraud case
Pune police had issued a lookout circular against Kiran P Gosavi, who was one of the independent witnesses of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in the cruise ship drugs seizure case. It was in connection with a 2018 cheating case registered in Pune, an official said earlier. A lookout circular is a notice that prevents a person from leaving the country. Meanwhile, Pune City Police arrested his female assistant Sherbano Qureshi on 18 October, in a fraud case registered against him with Faraskhana police station. According to ANI News, Pune City Police Commissioner Amitabh Gupta said that Kiran Gosavi is accused of duping Pune-based Chinmay Deshmukh for Rs 3.9 lakh in the name of giving him a job in the hotel industry in Malaysia. Pune Police Commissioner, Amitabh Gupta said that they have issued a lookout circular notice against K P Gosavi, who has been absconding in a 2018 cheating case registered against him with the Faraskhana police station. For the unversed, Gosavi was am...
Drug case live: 'Not just Aryan, we counsel all misguided by drugs'
Shah Rukh and Gauri Khan’s son Aryan was arrested on October 3 with 7 others after the NCB raided an alleged rave party on a cruise. The star son is currently lodged at Arthur Road Jail and his bail order will be pronounced on October 20 from Times of India https://ift.tt/3vxhjwU
Djokovic unsure of playing Aus Open, won't reveal vaccine status
World number one Novak Djokovic once again declined to reveal whether he has been vaccinated against Covid-19 and said he was unsure if he would defend his title at next year's Australian Open. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3APc2l7
‘India lobbying with oil producers for crude under $70’
High fuel prices are here to stay till crude prices come down, a top government policymaker said on Monday, adding India, as the world’s third-largest consumer, has been reasoning with producing countries that “anything above $70 per barrel (crude price)” could boomerang on them as it will retard global economic revival and hit oil demand, which is already facing headwinds from electric mobility. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2YYuT0x
Cannot cut corners#39; in approving Covaxin, says WHO, seeks more info from Bharat Biotech
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Cannot cut corners#39; in approving Covaxin, says WHO, seeks more info from Bharat Biotech
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Central Vista: LT lowest bidder for construction of 3 buildings of Common Central Secretariat
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