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GDP growth at 22-year high of 8.7%

from Times of India https://ift.tt/Ld7PIjr https://ift.tt/nJosS3q June 01, 2022 at 01:23AM

Anu Malik: KK was the new-age Mohammed Rafi

Music director and singer Anu Malik is distraught that his friend and associate KK is no more. Taking stock of his emotions and feelings, Malik says, "I am shattered. KK and I worked together extensively, he sang so many songs for me. from Times of India https://ift.tt/n1u4cbO https://ift.tt/nJosS3q June 01, 2022 at 01:37AM

Live: Condolences pour in from celebrities

KK fell ill while performing at Nazrul Mancha, Kolkata, for Gurudas College's fest. He returned to his hotel in Esplanade and collapsed after which he was rushed to Calcutta Medical Research Institute (CMRI) at around 10:30 pm, where he was declared dead. He was 53. from Times of India https://ift.tt/eT3kY2H https://ift.tt/nJosS3q June 01, 2022 at 12:06AM

ED gets 10-day custody of Jain to verify money trail

A special court here sent Delhi cabinet minister Satyendar Jain to the Enforcement Directorate’s custody for 10 days on Tuesday after the agency claimed his custodial interrogation was important to verify the source of more than Rs 5 crore he had allegedly received from Kolkata-based shell companies in entities controlled by him. from Times of India https://ift.tt/B85kpZx https://ift.tt/nJosS3q June 01, 2022 at 01:47AM

BJP backs Subhash Chandra for RS seat from Raj

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Vivek Agnihotri threatens to sue Oxford Union

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KK demise: Rahul Vaidya says 'Beyond shocked'

Popular Bollywood singer KK is no more. The singer fell sick while performing at Nazrul Mancha Kolkata and was declared dead after he was brought to the hospital. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Eb2SGhp https://ift.tt/nJosS3q June 01, 2022 at 12:12AM

Eminent singer KK passes away at the age of 53

from Times of India https://ift.tt/pivscSI https://ift.tt/nJosS3q May 31, 2022 at 11:41PM

People need Uniform Civil Code: Law minister Kiren Rijiju

from Times of India https://ift.tt/mMNlCEW https://ift.tt/nJosS3q May 31, 2022 at 02:45AM

Vacation courts should be for juniors, SC tells top lawyers

The Supreme Court on Monday pushed top notch lawyers — A M Singhvi, Mukul Rohatgi and Kapil Sibal, each earning crores of rupees every month — to cede turf during summer breaks to provide opportunities to junior advocates to gain experience by arguing before the highest court. from Times of India https://ift.tt/fsRg7MO https://ift.tt/nJosS3q May 31, 2022 at 03:20AM

PM personally ensures last-mile delivery of welfare plans: Nadda

from Times of India https://ift.tt/LaNHCy4 https://ift.tt/napJOPX May 31, 2022 at 03:15AM

Live: Russians, Ukrainians fight block by block in eastern city

Russian troops pushed farther into a key eastern Ukrainian city and fought street by street with Kyiv's forces Monday in a battle the mayor said has left the city in ruins and driven tens of thousands of people from their homes. Military analysts painted the fight for Sievierodonetsk as part of a race against time for the Kremlin. Stay with TOI for more updates -- from Times of India https://ift.tt/U28LjS1 https://ift.tt/napJOPX May 30, 2022 at 11:37PM

PM Modi reaches out to Covid orphans

PM Modi on Monday released benefits under the PM Cares for Children scheme to those orphaned due to Covid-19 and then wrote individual letters to each of the 4,345 beneficiaries where he shared the pain experienced by his mother, who lost her mother in a previous pandemic that occurred about a century ago. from Times of India https://ift.tt/uHoMzEF https://ift.tt/napJOPX May 31, 2022 at 01:49AM

Govt withdraws UIDAI’s Aadhaar caution note after flutter

Aadhaar caught the government on the wrong foot over safety concerns after a statement issued by the Bangalore unit of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) – the agency that issues the 12-digit unique identity number – created a flutter when it asked people not to share their info with “unlicensed private entities” such as hotels or movie halls as it can be “misused”. from Times of India https://ift.tt/vYQiBEG https://ift.tt/9fVimpH May 30, 2022 at 01:55AM

Monsoon reaches Kerala 3 days early, likely to hit Delhi around June 25

The southwest (summer) Monsoon arrived in Kerala on Sunday, three days ahead of its normal date of onset (June 1), beginning the four-month rainy season in the country, said the India Meteorological Department which has already predicted ‘normal’ and well-distributed rainfall during the season. This is only the third occasion in the past 10 years when the summer monsoon recorded early onset — before June 1. from Times of India https://ift.tt/BDVXgtb https://ift.tt/9fVimpH May 30, 2022 at 02:01AM

Don't litter Kedarnath, PM Modi exhorts pilgrims

In his monthly radio address 'Mann ki Baat', Modi said, "I have also seen that some devotees are also very sad because of the filth being spread by some pilgrims in Kedarnath. Many people have expressed their views on social media as well. Going on a holy pilgrimage and coming across a heap of filth there is not right... We go there to experience it (the divinity of Dev Bhoomi), so it is our responsibility to maintain this divinity and spirituality." from Times of India https://ift.tt/Xy4nxUm https://ift.tt/9fVimpH May 30, 2022 at 02:08AM

'After Ayodhya, Kashi, Mathura and Vrindavan waking up too'

UP CM Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said that after the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, the temple town of Kashi appears to be waking up, as are Mathura, Vrindavan, Vindhyavasini Dham and Naimisharanya Dham. His remarks came amid legal proceedings in the KV Temple-Gyanvapi mosque dispute. from Times of India https://ift.tt/9E3PqmN https://ift.tt/9fVimpH May 30, 2022 at 02:19AM

Nirmala, Piyush on BJP’s Rajya Sabha list; Naqvi, RCP’s fate uncertain

Bihar CM and JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar has denied Union steel minister RCP Singh another term in the Rajya Sabha, while the fate of minority affairs minister Mukhtar Abaas Naqvi also looked uncertain after he failed to make it to the first list of BJP candidates from UP and Jharkhand. If the RS memberships of the two are not renewed, they will have to resign as ministers, setting the stage for a minor reshuffle of the Modi ministry. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Pwt03NB https://ift.tt/9fVimpH May 30, 2022 at 01:48AM

Nadal to face Djokovic in French Open quarter-final

Rafael Nadal set up a blockbuster French Open quarter-final against world number one Novak Djokovic on Sunday when he defeated Felix Auger-Aliassime in a five-set fourth round epic. from Times of India https://ift.tt/aGMj47d https://ift.tt/9fVimpH May 30, 2022 at 12:21AM

New variants of Omicron seen in 7 Maharashtra patients

Amidst rising Covid-19 cases in the state, health officials on Saturday said seven patients were found infected with newer Omicron sublineages of BA.4 (four patients) and BA.5 (three patients). These cases were found in Pune. Maharashtra is the third state to report these newer sublineages, which are responsible for the fifth wave in South Africa. A few days back, Insacog scientists announced that two cases of BA.4 were detected in Tamil Nadu and one BA.5 in Telangana. from Times of India https://ift.tt/hyIuDc5 https://ift.tt/9fVimpH May 29, 2022 at 12:57AM

Baghel moots Priyanka to be Congress’s nominee for Rajya Sabha

Suspense peaked over Congress’s Rajya Sabha nominations with the delay in declaration of its official list of candidates and late-night meetings on Saturday between Congress chief Sonia Gandhi and party managers to finalise the names. There was renewed demand from Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel for Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s candidature and an announcement by ally Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) that it will not cede a seat to the grand old party which has triggered a battle of nerves. from Times of India https://ift.tt/COVLmzE https://ift.tt/9fVimpH May 29, 2022 at 01:26AM

Working on making coasts impregnable with new tech: Amit Shah

Home minister Amit Shah on Saturday visited the National Academy of Coastal Policing (NACP) at Okha in Devbhumi Dwarka district after offering prayers at Dwarkadhish temple on the first day of his Gujarat visit. He said the Modi government is working towards making coastal security strong and impregnable by using new technologies. “The Union government is seriously assessing the challenges to coastal security to address maritime threats,” Shah said during his visit to NACP. from Times of India https://ift.tt/miotHQM https://ift.tt/fSsD9V1 May 29, 2022 at 01:36AM

Sky's the limit for Maha's 'first Shia girl' with commercial pilot's licence

from Times of India https://ift.tt/vMinx16 https://ift.tt/fSsD9V1 May 29, 2022 at 01:49AM

Tata Motors gets Gujarat nod to take over Ford's Sanand plant

from Times of India https://ift.tt/UZ7dfig https://ift.tt/fSsD9V1 May 29, 2022 at 01:44AM

UCL Final Live: Liverpool vs Real Madrid

UEFA Champions League Final, Liverpool vs Real Madrid Live Updates: Liverpool and Real Madrid meet in the Champions League final in Paris today, with Jurgen Klopp's side aiming to end the season with a trophy treble while the Spanish giants will look to Karim Benzema to inspire them to a 14th European Cup victory. The final promises to be a fitting climax to the European season, with Liverpool looking to win a second Champions League in four seasons just days after they narrowly lost out to Manchester City in the Premier League title race. from Times of India https://ift.tt/JSwKN17 https://ift.tt/fSsD9V1 May 28, 2022 at 09:35PM

Modi, Xi, Putin to meet at June 24 Brics summit

The Brics 2022 summit to be hosted by Chinese President Xi Jinping will take place on June 24, official sources said. While the meeting will take place virtually, it will still be followed closely as it will bring Xi, PM Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin together for the first time since Russia launched its "special military operation'' in Ukraine. from Times of India https://ift.tt/VOXTEMP https://ift.tt/el4YIna May 28, 2022 at 02:29AM

SC stays onerous HC riders for Azam Khan's bail in land-grab case

The Supreme Court on Friday stayed onerous conditions imposed by Allahabad HC while granting bail to SP member Azam Khan in the alleged grabbing of enemy property at Rampur, UP, and stopped handing over of land to government to be used for training purposes of paramilitary forces. from Times of India https://ift.tt/YICTt39 https://ift.tt/el4YIna May 28, 2022 at 02:35AM

Poor suffered as earlier govts were indifferent to tech, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the government is seeking to use technological aids, including drones, to deliver benefits to the poor and the middle class, something that was missing due to the indifference towards the use of technology in governance. "Har haath mein smartphone. Har khet drone. Har ghar samridhi, (a smart phone for all, a drone for each field and prosperity for each household is my dream)," Modi said, while inaugurating a drone expo on Friday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/ROhxYUo https://ift.tt/el4YIna May 28, 2022 at 12:23AM

Wholesale prices to fuel consumer inflation, says RBI

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has warned of more inflation as an increase in wholesale prices gets passed on to consumers with a lag. The conflict over Ukraine and the consequent spike in commodity prices has overcast the outlook for inflation in India as in the rest of the world, the central bank has cautioned. from Times of India https://ift.tt/TaSeUvq https://ift.tt/el4YIna May 28, 2022 at 01:38AM

IPL: Prasidh, Buttler send Rajasthan Royals to their first final since 2008

Jos Buttler extended his dream run this season with a record-equalling fourth hundred as Rajasthan Royals produced a ruthless performance to beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by seven wickets on Friday and reach their first IPL final since the inaugural edition in 2008. Buttler (1068), the leading run getter of the tournament by a fair distance, toyed with the RCB attack to ensure the Royals romped to victory in 18.1 overs. from Times of India https://ift.tt/9ahOQcZ https://ift.tt/el4YIna May 27, 2022 at 11:30PM

Aryan Khan gets a clean chit in drugs case: Latest developments

Aryan Khan gets a clean chit in drugs case: All the latest developments in the case from Times of India https://ift.tt/t2nYHD6 https://ift.tt/el4YIna May 27, 2022 at 10:19PM

Chained to tree for 8 years, 'violent' Gujarat man, 22, to break 'free' finally

from Times of India https://ift.tt/rhVkyAH https://ift.tt/dVQz2lX May 27, 2022 at 02:07AM

Twitter to pay $150m fine for privacy breach of user data

from Times of India https://ift.tt/69ikjeT https://ift.tt/dVQz2lX May 27, 2022 at 02:18AM

IAS couple who blocked stadium for dog shifted

from Times of India https://ift.tt/OaMDEPr https://ift.tt/dVQz2lX May 27, 2022 at 01:49AM

Chamomile tea, chia seeds for Sidhu in jail

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In TN, PM bats for NEP, Stalin talks about ‘true federalism’

from Times of India https://ift.tt/QGKkAvw https://ift.tt/dVQz2lX May 27, 2022 at 01:32AM

9 killed as car falls 800ft into gorge on Srinagar-Leh highway

Nine people were killed in a tragic road accident near Chini Nallah Zojila Pass on Srinagar-Leh highway on Wednesday night. Officials sources on Thursday said a Tavera car bearing registration number JK12-7466, which was heading for Srinagar from Kargil, fell down 800ft into a gorge after the driver allegedly lost control over the vehicle. from Times of India https://ift.tt/1N9dnhZ https://ift.tt/dVQz2lX May 27, 2022 at 12:20AM

SC sets aside HC stay on SFIO probe against Sahara firms

from Times of India https://ift.tt/GfgxZtm https://ift.tt/dVQz2lX May 27, 2022 at 01:36AM

Sibal quits Cong, seeks Rajya Sabha seat with SP backing

Congress dissident and high profile lawyer Kapil Sibal on Wednesday snapped his ties with the party and crossed over to the Samajwadi Party camp, adding to the mounting list of crossovers in recent weeks and amplifying the perception of negativity about the grand old party. from Times of India https://ift.tt/acyqxpd https://ift.tt/RTmEdWZ May 26, 2022 at 01:08AM

High inflation may delay rejig of GST rates

Inflation may take a toll on GST rate rationalisation as the Centre and the states may find it prudent to postpone a decision until prices stabilise given that the rejig may see the levy on several items go up, government sources indicated on Wednesday. While a group of state finance ministers has been constituted to look into the issue, it is yet to support the move and the GST Council is unlikely to meet until the second half of June. from Times of India https://ift.tt/xDFBNwi https://ift.tt/RTmEdWZ May 26, 2022 at 01:41AM

Kashmir TV artist killed by LeT men, 10-year-old nephew injured

from Times of India https://ift.tt/lYn6auR https://ift.tt/RTmEdWZ May 26, 2022 at 01:31AM

US: Republicans roasted after another mass shooting

from Times of India https://ift.tt/NcRgrj4 https://ift.tt/RTmEdWZ May 25, 2022 at 10:50PM

IPL: Rajat Patidar ton takes RCB closer to final

Rajat Patidar owned the big stage with a magnificent hundred as RCB beat debutants LSG by 14 runs in the IPL Eliminator. Bangalore will now take on Rajasthan, losers of first qualifiers, in Qualifier 2, while Lucknow's journey ended following today's defeat. Patidar produced an innings for the ages, smashing an unbeaten 54-ball 112 to power RCB to a huge 207/4. In reply, LSG finished at 193/6 in their 20 overs. from Times of India https://ift.tt/VTe1JjY https://ift.tt/RTmEdWZ May 26, 2022 at 12:37AM

After Pallavi Dey, model-actress Bidisha found dead at her flat

While the industry is still in shock after popular TV actress Pallavi Dey’s alleged suicide on Wednesday came another tragic news. Yet another model-turned-actress Bidisha De Majumdar was found dead at her apartment in Dumdum. The 21-year-old aspiring actress used to live with her parents. from Times of India https://ift.tt/SW1UC5t https://ift.tt/RTmEdWZ May 25, 2022 at 11:54PM

IPL: Rajat Patidar first uncapped player to smash century in playoffs

Royal Challengers Bangalore batter Rajat Patidar on Wednesday became the first uncapped player in the history of Indian Premier League (IPL) to smash a century in the playoffs. from Times of India https://ift.tt/iYjMKs6 https://ift.tt/RTmEdWZ May 25, 2022 at 11:34PM

J&K cop killed, daughter wounded in Srinagar terror attack

Terrorists gunned down an off-duty J&K policeman and wounded his seven-year-old daughter when they stepped out of their home on the outskirts of Srinagar to go to her tuition classes on Tuesday evening. Constable Saifullah Qadiri, a resident of Aanchar in Srinagar’s Soura area, was the third cop killed by terrorists this April-May, and the 125th since 2017. Police said the little girl suffered a bullet wound in her right hand. from Times of India https://ift.tt/h3a9s4q https://ift.tt/bM4Sk09 May 25, 2022 at 01:15AM

Live: Hungary's Orban imposes state of emergency as result of war

Workers digging through the rubble of an apartment building in Mariupol found 200 bodies in the basement, Ukrainian authorities said Tuesday, a grim reminder of the horrors still coming to light in the ruined city that has seen some of the worst suffering of the 3-month-old war. Stay with TOI for latest updates: from Times of India https://ift.tt/CTA6J9a https://ift.tt/bM4Sk09 May 25, 2022 at 12:10AM

Ties with US ‘partnership of trust’: PM Modi to Biden

Describing India’s ties with the US as a “partnership of trust”, PM Modi on Tuesday said the two countries shared the same perspective about the Indo-Pacific region and are working to safeguard their shared values and common interests not only at the bilateral level but also with other like-minded countries. The remarks came at the PM’s meeting with President Biden in Tokyo, which saw them discussing what Biden termed “Russia’s brutal, unjustified invasion” of Ukraine and its effect. from Times of India https://ift.tt/rGEBKfg https://ift.tt/bM4Sk09 May 25, 2022 at 12:45AM

Govt restricts sugar exports to 10 million tonnes

The government on Tuesday announced a curb on export of sugar beyond 100 lakh tonnes (MTs) during this sugar season ending September. The government said this has been done considering the high increase in exports of the sweetener in the past few months. from Times of India https://ift.tt/w6U5Xbo https://ift.tt/bM4Sk09 May 24, 2022 at 11:22PM

Top Gun: Maverick movie review

Tom cruise brings old school heroism back in a worthy sequel that’s high on redemption and thrill from Times of India https://ift.tt/G2AqMur https://ift.tt/bM4Sk09 May 24, 2022 at 09:46PM

IPEF gets a move on even as China looms

While a dozen countries joined the US in welcoming and launching the IPEF, the joint statement as expected was carefully worded. It said the 13 partner countries Monday launched ``collective discussions toward future negotiations’’ on 4 pillars – trade, supply chains, clean energy and tax and anti-corruption. from Times of India https://ift.tt/NtT8dX3 https://ift.tt/aRLu7JV May 24, 2022 at 02:14AM

Rain, thunderstorm continue to lash Delhi-NCR

Rain and thundershowers continued to lash Delhi, its neighbouring areas and the NCR on Monday night. Spells of rain and thunderstorms on Monday morning has brought people in Delhi-NCR a much-needed respite as the mercury dropped by around 11 degrees Celsius. The rainfall also caused disruption of flight services, waterlogging and traffic snarls on Monday. Trees were uprooted at over 40 locations in the capital. from Times of India https://ift.tt/hm5kgZ7 https://ift.tt/aRLu7JV May 24, 2022 at 01:25AM

Convict’s conduct vital for death penalty, says SC

The Supreme Court has ruled all courts must consider pre- and post-crime conduct of a convict to ascertain mitigating grounds to avoid imposition of the capital punishm, in what marks another milestone on the meandering judicial journey since the 1980s towards virtual abolition of death penalty. Through this ruling, the court commuted the death sentences of three youth convicted for sensational and grotesque murders of three defenceless women in Indore in 2011 to 25 years in jail. from Times of India https://ift.tt/LNeocqA https://ift.tt/aRLu7JV May 24, 2022 at 12:36AM

India bats for use of public stock for international food aid

ndia is pitching for allowing the use of public stock of grains for international food aid and to avert food crisis, especially on a government-to-government basis. The move comes when there is a global shortage of crucial food items, including wheat, with several developing countries such as Egypt flagging food scarcity as a major concern. The anxiety of these countries ahead of next month’s WTO ministerial meeting is sought to be addressed through a package being demanded by them. from Times of India https://ift.tt/7BX2om4 https://ift.tt/aRLu7JV May 24, 2022 at 03:44AM

'Rate hikes in next monetary policy meets a no-brainer’

In what may be an indication of another increase in policy rates, Reserve Bank of India governor Shaktikanta Das said that expectations of a rate hike in the forthcoming policy meetings were a “no brainer” and that the RBI would withdraw surplus liquidity over the next two to three years. The governor expressed confidence that the central government would stick to its fiscal deficit target, refuting rumours of a hike in government borrowing. from Times of India https://ift.tt/vOroYWf https://ift.tt/aRLu7JV May 24, 2022 at 02:02AM

District judge to decide sequence of Gyanvapi case pleas today

from Times of India https://ift.tt/NdfjH90 https://ift.tt/aRLu7JV May 24, 2022 at 01:01AM

India among first 13 to join US’s Indo-Pacific economic plan

India was among a dozen "initial partners" that signed up in Tokyo Monday for the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF), a fresh economic arrangement proposed by US President Joe Biden to counter China's growing influence in the region through integrated, resilient and clean economies. from Times of India https://ift.tt/IJo7G5Z https://ift.tt/aRLu7JV May 24, 2022 at 12:19AM

WHO honours 1 million ASHA women for Covid-care role

India's one million all-women ASHA volunteers were honoured by the World Health Organisation on Sunday for their “crucial role” in providing direct access to healthcare facilities in rural areas and their indefatigable efforts to rein in the coronavirus pandemic in the country. Accredited Social Health Activists - or ASHA volunteers - are Indian government's affiliated health workers who are the first point of contact in rural India. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2NBp0X6 https://ift.tt/npKArBx May 23, 2022 at 02:39AM

45% spike in ice cream sale as temperature soars

Unprecedented demand for ice cream this summer has led to major supply shortages, forcing companies to crank up production by over 30%. The early onset of summer and a prolonged period of heat have resulted in sales soaring by around 45% during the last three months compared to the corresponding period in 2019, showed industry estimates. from Times of India https://ift.tt/NiDZtj8 https://ift.tt/npKArBx May 23, 2022 at 01:26AM

IPL: Punjab beat Hyderabad by 5 wickets to finish sixth

Punjab Kings defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by 5 wickets in an inconsequential last league match of the IPL. Punjab chased down the target of 158 with 29 balls to spare with Livingstone top-scoring with 49 not out (22). Dhawan chipped in with 39. For SRH, Farooqi took a couple of wickets. Earlier, opting to bat, Sunrisers posted 157 for 8 with Abhishek (43) top-scoring for his side. For Punjab, Harpreet and Ellis took 3 wickets apiece. from Times of India https://ift.tt/b6RBFMn https://ift.tt/npKArBx May 22, 2022 at 11:21PM

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Playback singer Sangeetha Sajith passes away

Noted South Indian playback singer, Sangeetha Sajith passed away in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday morning. from Times of India https://ift.tt/molykvz https://ift.tt/npKArBx May 22, 2022 at 05:48PM

Centre denies reports claiming excavation at Qutub Minar complex

from Times of India https://ift.tt/dtwjUTW https://ift.tt/npKArBx May 22, 2022 at 10:52PM

1 teacher for 5 classes, kids troop in for midday meals only

from Times of India https://ift.tt/6et3W1N https://ift.tt/npKArBx May 22, 2022 at 02:57AM

Govt seeks to cool down steel, plastic and cement prices

The government on Saturday unveiled a series of duty cuts to cool down prices of iron and steel, coal and plastics, while promising to more than double the subsidy allocation for fertilisers to cushion the impact of the Ukraine war on farmers. Along with a reduction in import duty on iron and steel, the finance ministry also imposed import duty on a host of steel products, in a move that will benefit user industries and small-scale players that have been complaining of a massive jump in prices. from Times of India https://ift.tt/plaLY08 https://ift.tt/eLOlZf5 May 22, 2022 at 12:29AM

Day after SC order, Gyanvapi files shifted to district court

All files related to the Shringar Gauri-Gyanvapi mosque lawsuit were transferred to the Varanasi district court on Saturday in compliance with SC’s Friday order to shift the case from the civil judge (senior division) to the district judge. District government counsel (civil) has confirmed the shifting of files and said district judge Ajay Kumar Vishwesh will hear the case from now on. The next hearing is slated for May 23, but the points to be taken up will be stated by the court on Monday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/zxT7POv https://ift.tt/eLOlZf5 May 22, 2022 at 01:36AM

10-year-old girl from Maharashtra summits Everest base camp

A little 10-year-old champion skater from Worli, Rhythm Mamania, has become one of the youngest Indian mountaineers to summit the Everest Base Camp (EBC) in the Himalayan ranges in Nepal. Rhythm had no coach or formal training, and would practise by running up and down the long flight of steps near Shastri Garden at 5am. from Times of India https://ift.tt/avcNwOP https://ift.tt/eLOlZf5 May 22, 2022 at 01:11AM

IPL: RCB seal last playoff berth after MI beat DC

Royal Challengers Bangalore sneaked into the play-offs after Mumbai Indians broke Delhi Capitals' heart with a five-wicket win in their last IPL match on Saturday. Already out of contention, MI played party poppers as they first restricted DC to 159 for 7 with Jasprit Bumrah snapping three wickets and then returned to overhaul the target in 19.1 overs to knock the 2020 finalists out of the tournament. from Times of India https://ift.tt/G0nkOlx https://ift.tt/eLOlZf5 May 22, 2022 at 12:02AM

Don’t fall into opposition trap: PM Narendra Modi

PM used the occasion to speak indirectly about the recent controversies over language issues, saying, “Prioritising local languages in the new National Education Policy reflects our commitment to each regional language. BJP considers Indian languages to be the soul of Indianness." from Times of India https://ift.tt/y9RIctB https://ift.tt/eLOlZf5 May 21, 2022 at 02:37AM

Don’t feel guilty about inflation, Rajnath Singh to cadre

from Times of India https://ift.tt/BRIxVla https://ift.tt/eLOlZf5 May 21, 2022 at 02:46AM

3-member panel to probe tunnel collapse

from Times of India https://ift.tt/OEzZ6AQ https://ift.tt/2nGB01f May 21, 2022 at 02:52AM

Fresh case against Lalu Prasad, kin in land-for-job scam

Searches were conducted at 16 locations in Delhi, Patna and Gopalganj on Friday for obtaining “pecuniary advantages in the form of transfer of landed property in the name of his family members in lieu of appointment of substitutes in group-D post in different zones of railways”. from Times of India https://ift.tt/mu83XdO https://ift.tt/2nGB01f May 21, 2022 at 01:30AM

IPL: Rajasthan beat Chennai to finish second in standings

Ravichandran Ashwin, once again, proved his utility with the bat when his team needed it the most as Rajasthan Royals defeated Chennai Super Kings by five wickets to finish the IPL league phase in Top-2 on Friday. Ashwin remained unbeaten on 40 off 23 balls as RR completed the chase of 151 with two balls to go, grabbing the second place to set up a blockbuster clash with Gujarat Titans in the first play-off next Tuesday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/C8kwIzO https://ift.tt/2nGB01f May 20, 2022 at 11:35PM

SC bats for disabled people in police force, seeks govt review

A bench of Justices AM Khanwilkar, Abhay S Oka and J B Pardiwala said the Centre should allow them to join the force and see how it works out. “Experiment it for a while and if it does not work then you may not continue with it,” the bench said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/YPXMfov https://ift.tt/7beW3w9 May 20, 2022 at 02:30AM

Covid live: Active cases dip to 15,419

India has reported a total of 2364 fresh coronavirus cases across the country on Wednesday (the last 24 hours) and 10 deaths, taking the overall death toll to 524303. Stay with TOI for latest updates on Covid from India and across the world: from Times of India https://ift.tt/ZyDhtUa https://ift.tt/7beW3w9 May 19, 2022 at 06:54AM

FOX BIZ NEWS: Boeing shareholders reach settlement in 737 MAX board oversight suit

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Boeing shareholders reach settlement in 737 MAX board oversight suit

IPL: Kohli finds form as RCB steamroll GT to stay in play-off race

A fired up Virat Kohli roared back to form with a fine half-century as Royal Challengers Bangalore stayed alive in the IPL play-off race with a thumping eight-wicket win over table toppers Gujarat Titans on Thursday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/fz1H0aU https://ift.tt/7beW3w9 May 19, 2022 at 11:33PM

Nithari killings: Special CBI court awards death sentence to Koli

A special CBI court here has awarded death sentence to the prime accused in the Nithari murders Surinder Koli for raping and murdering a woman. Judge Rakesh Tripathi awarded seven years imprisonment to Koli's employer -- businessman Moninder Singh Pandher -- in the case. from Times of India https://ift.tt/xcRmkMG https://ift.tt/7beW3w9 May 19, 2022 at 11:19PM

Gautam Adani, Mukesh Ambani reap windfall from surging oil, coal

Gautam Adani and Mukesh Ambani are profiting from a surge in global commodity prices triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, burnishing their fossil-fuel credentials even as Asia’s richest men publicly push their pivots toward greener energy. from Times of India https://ift.tt/MI95Zm6 https://ift.tt/7beW3w9 May 18, 2022 at 10:06PM

S Jaishankar to attend Brics meet today

Ukraine, pandemic, need for strengthening and reforming the multilateral system and counter-terrorism are among the issues that will be discussed in the meeting. It will also see a ‘Brics Plus’ dialogue with foreign ministers of some other developing countries, said the Chinese foreign ministry. from Times of India https://ift.tt/mFNhy0x https://ift.tt/lZbTLED May 19, 2022 at 01:54AM

BJP’s petty politics led to convict’s release: Cong

Congress said on September 9, 2018, the then AIADMK-BJP government in Tamil Nadu had recommended the release of all seven Rajiv assassination convicts, and the recommendation was sent to the then governor Banwarilal Purohit, a former BJP leader. Purohit “just sat” over the recommendation, before referring the matter to the President. from Times of India https://ift.tt/PgTJjAf https://ift.tt/lZbTLED May 19, 2022 at 02:03AM

Marriage delayed, UP man files dowry plaint against parents

In his complaint to SSP, Kumar wrote: “My parents not only want money but have given a long list of household appliances. She is not financially well-off.” The SSP, who has now directed SHO Kankarkhera to probe the matter, said, “An FIR will be filed only once we get the probe findings.” from Times of India https://ift.tt/e3So8WU https://ift.tt/lZbTLED May 19, 2022 at 02:16AM

Hardik quits Cong: Is it battle-ready in poll-bound Gujarat?

from Times of India https://ift.tt/fNs1h6E https://ift.tt/lZbTLED May 18, 2022 at 10:39PM

IPL: LSG pull off a last-ball thriller to qualify for playoffs

Quinton de Kock struck a sensational hundred and shared a record opening stand with skipper KL Rahul as Lucknow Super Giants pipped Kolkata Knight Riders by two runs in a last-ball IPL thriller to seal their play-off spot on Wednesday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/GOPi82f https://ift.tt/lZbTLED May 18, 2022 at 11:55PM

Europa League Final Live: Frankfurt vs Rangers

Stay updated with Times of India to get all the live score updates of UEFA Europa League Final 2022. Rangers and Eintracht Frankfurt meet in the Europa League final, with the winners ending a decades-long title drought in European football. Frankfurt's last continental title came in 1980 in the UEFA Cup, the predecessor to the Europa League. Rangers came up short in the 2008 UEFA Cup final and last lifted a European trophy when they won the Cup Winners' Cup in 1972. from Times of India https://ift.tt/5e9quBt https://ift.tt/lZbTLED May 18, 2022 at 10:40PM

India has a lot of stories to tell: PM

The PM said this edition of the Cannes Film Festival is special because several Indian start-ups will have the opportunity to showcase their strengths to the world of cinema. He expressed happiness over the screening of the digitally remastered Satyajit Ray film, ‘Pratidwandi’, in the Cannes Classic Section. from Times of India https://ift.tt/K4hvIax https://ift.tt/ZIgaDqM May 18, 2022 at 02:52AM

More rain for North East states reeling under floods

The IMD on Monday warned of light to moderate rainfall at most places with isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall and isolated extremely heavy rainfall over Assam-Meghalaya on Wednesday, as well as thunderstorms and lightning at isolated places. from Times of India https://ift.tt/yp983bu https://ift.tt/ZIgaDqM May 18, 2022 at 03:05AM

Ram Temple’s garbha griha to be completed by Dec 2023

from Times of India https://ift.tt/hSgMVbN https://ift.tt/ZIgaDqM May 18, 2022 at 03:12AM

FOX BIZ NEWS: Kroger, like Walmart, hit by fake crypto press release

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Kroger, like Walmart, hit by fake crypto press release Kroger says it was hit with a fake press release falsely claiming the nationwide grocer would be accepting Bitcoin Cash

LIC lists at discount to IPO price, closes 8% lower at Rs 875

The majority government-owned life insurer is now the fifth most valued company in India, behind RIL, TCS, HDFC Bank and Infosys but ahead of giants like HUL, ICICI Bank and SBI, data from BSE showed. It’s also the most valued PSU entity, ahead of SBI, ONGC and NTPC. from Times of India https://ift.tt/9k3ZgDP https://ift.tt/ZIgaDqM May 18, 2022 at 02:05AM

IPL: SRH keep playoff hopes alive with 3-run win over MI

Rahul Tripathi batted like a man on a mission before Umran Malik sizzled with his pace as Sunrisers Hyderabad kept their slim playoff hopes alive with a 3-run win over Mumbai Indians. Tripathi scored 76 from 44 balls to guide Hyderabad to a challenging 193/6. He was ably complemented by Priyam Garg (42) and Nicholas Pooran (38). Umran (3/23) then produced a sensational performance as Mumbai ended up at 190/7 in their chase. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Rri1ymH https://ift.tt/ZIgaDqM May 17, 2022 at 11:53PM

'Flight data from Chinese jet points to intentional nosedive'

Flight data from a black box recovered from a China Eastern jet that crashed earlier this year indicates someone in the cockpit intentionally crashed the jet, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with US officials' preliminary assessment.The company and the National Transportation Safety Board did not immediately respond to requests for comment. from Times of India https://ift.tt/TmAGl5x https://ift.tt/0RfLM2b May 17, 2022 at 11:10PM

Deepika sets red carpet on fire in a tiger-inspired sari

Indian film actress Deepika Padukone, who is in Cannes to attend the 75th edition of the prestigious Festival de Cannes, left everyone speechless with her classic sari act on Day 1 of the cinematic extravaganza. STYLE from Times of India https://ift.tt/ld4yg7j https://ift.tt/0RfLM2b May 17, 2022 at 10:57PM

PM Narendra Modi open to radical ideas: Nandan Nilekani

from Times of India https://ift.tt/ohFVYGK https://ift.tt/0RfLM2b May 17, 2022 at 03:06AM

Monsoon over Andaman, may hit Kerala early: IMD

Advance of the southwest monsoon over the Indian mainland is marked by its onset over Kerala, beginning the four-month rainy season. “As per the progress and monitoring, it shows that our prediction (of onset over Kerala on May 27) will be correct for monsoon,” said IMD scientist R K Jenamani. from Times of India https://ift.tt/7Wmh1Vr https://ift.tt/0RfLM2b May 17, 2022 at 01:53AM

'Twitter spam accounts for last four quarter well under 5%'

Twitter Inc CEO Parag Agrawal on Monday tweeted that internal estimates of spam accounts on the service for the last four quarters were "well under 5%." Agrawal said on Twitter that this estimate can not be reproduced externally given the need to use both public and private information. from Times of India https://ift.tt/BsjaQFO https://ift.tt/0RfLM2b May 16, 2022 at 11:34PM

IPL: DC beat PBKS by 17 runs, inch closer to play-off berth

Spinners Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav were inspirational in the middle overs even as Shardul Thakur complemented the duo with career-best IPL figures as Delhi Capitals inched closer towards play-off qualifications beating Punjab Kings by 17 runs in an IPL match on Monday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/tdcgWhN https://ift.tt/0RfLM2b May 16, 2022 at 11:48PM

Dip in mercury, forecasts of rain bring relief amid heat wave

As India continued to reel under scorching heat wave, dip in mercury and rainfall in some parts brought relief to people on Monday. The country has been witnessing heat wave conditions since March, and not just Monday's weather, but forecasts hinting at spells of rain, arrival of monsoon or further drop in temperatures also came as sigh of relief for the citizens. from Times of India https://ift.tt/pd573It https://ift.tt/TdRpqbm May 16, 2022 at 10:53PM

Only Cong, not regional parties, can lead anti-BJP fight: Rahul

Expressing concern over the divisive politics of RSS-BJP, Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said Congress is the only party which can lead the battle to defeat these communal forces, while asserting that regional parties cannot perform this onerous political task. Rahul said the regional parties are built around different aspects but not an ideology, while Congress is a party with a centralized ideology. from Times of India https://ift.tt/uCMB3Vl https://ift.tt/TdRpqbm May 16, 2022 at 12:34AM

Rape case: Delhi cops in Raj to arrest minister's son fail to trace him

A Delhi Police team tasked with arresting Rajasthan cabinet minister Mahesh Joshi's son Rohit on charges of rape and blackmail returned empty-handed from Jaipur on Sunday after pasting a notice at his family home, asking him to show up at the capital's Sadar Bazar police station latest by 1pm on Wednesday. On whether his son would respond to the notice, the minister said this would depend on legal advice. from Times of India https://ift.tt/HdUJXzh https://ift.tt/TdRpqbm May 16, 2022 at 01:10AM

Dozen staff of Kashmir Univ likely to be sacked for terror links

Documents reveal that after nullification of Article 370, two discreet analyses of academic and student activities in KU were done. The results showed that an overwhelming majority of faculty are free from the blemish of “secessionist thinking and activities”. The analysis of non-teaching staff is still underway. from Times of India https://ift.tt/5icRxqj https://ift.tt/TdRpqbm May 16, 2022 at 01:28AM

RR humble LSG by 24 runs, inch closer to play-offs

A clinical Rajasthan Royals inched closer to securing a play-offs berth with a convincing 24-run win over Lucknow Super Giants. Both RR and LSG are now tied on 16 points from 13 matches and need another win to confirm their place in the next stage of the tournament. Thanks to their margin of victory, RR also toppled LSG from the second place. Chasing 179 for victory, LSG were stopped at 154 for eight. from Times of India https://ift.tt/LFW163N https://ift.tt/TdRpqbm May 15, 2022 at 11:51PM

Rebuff to G-23: Sonia says will form just CWC advisory group

Congress president Sonia Gandhi will form an advisory group of CWC members for discussion on political matters and challenges before the party, and will constitute a task force for internal reforms to prepare for 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The clarification appeared significant in view of the demand of the dissident G-23 bloc that the Congress Parliamentary Board (CPB) should be revived. from Times of India https://ift.tt/k1vxQU7 https://ift.tt/TdRpqbm May 16, 2022 at 12:44AM

Trailer of 'Vikram' featuring Kamal Haasan & others

The upcoming action thriller film ‘Vikram’ which is directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj featuring Kamal Haasan, Vijay Sethupathi, and Fahadh Faasil had its trailer and audio launch today (May 15) at 8 PM. ‘Vikram’ is one of the most anticipated movies this year. from Times of India https://ift.tt/avUPdQY https://ift.tt/TdRpqbm May 15, 2022 at 08:03PM

Mercury breaches 49 degree mark in North India

from Times of India https://ift.tt/i2HJ7Cg https://ift.tt/J28n3t4 May 15, 2022 at 11:17PM

Prof with terror ties was 'Geelani of Kashmir University'

Altaf Hussain Pandit, the chemistry professor at Kashmir University sacked on Friday over terror links, was an active terrorist associated with JKLF from 1990 to 1993. Altaf, through a combination of fear, favour and propaganda, ensured that Kashmir University students participated in violent protests driven by separatists and Pakistan, a dossier says. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2hR7tYH https://ift.tt/J28n3t4 May 15, 2022 at 03:44AM

CBI probes IPL betting racket with Pakistan links, files 2 FIRs

Launching an offensive against alleged betting in the IPL, the Central Bureau of Investigation has filed two FIRs and conducted searches at over half-a-dozen locations spread across four cities. The agency has initiated an investigation on a network of individuals, allegedly involved in influencing the outcome of matches in the cricket league based on inputs received from Pakistan. from Times of India https://ift.tt/boEj1sk https://ift.tt/J28n3t4 May 15, 2022 at 12:38AM

After 30 yrs of liberalisation, Cong pushes for policy 'reset'

Congress on Saturday demanded a reset in the economic policies as part of a recalibration after 30 years of liberalisation, while expressing concerns over the state of the economy, ranging from the jobs scenario to growth to inflation. It said the reset should take care of extreme poverty among the bottom 10% of the population, rising inequality, and India's high rank on global hunger index 2021. from Times of India https://ift.tt/DdsHprT https://ift.tt/J28n3t4 May 15, 2022 at 12:54AM

Liverpool beat Chelsea on penalties to win FA Cup

Liverpool won an absorbing English FA Cup final on Saturday as they prevailed 6-5 in a penalty shootout after the Wembley showpiece somehow ended 0-0 after extra time. It was a carbon copy of the League Cup final in February, which Liverpool won 11-10 on penalties after that game also finished goalless. from Times of India https://ift.tt/oblnuxD https://ift.tt/J28n3t4 May 15, 2022 at 12:26AM

IPL 2022: KKR beat SRH by 54 runs in must-win game

Andre Russell's all-round brilliance theoretically kept KKR in contention for a play-off berth as they recorded a comprehensive 54- run victory over SRH in a must-win game. It was Russell's unbeaten 49 off 28 balls that took KKR to 177/6 after being down and out at 94/5. In reply, SRH were never in the hunt as they huffed and puffed their way to 123/8 against a collective bowling effort from Shreyas Iyer's men with the flamboyant Jamaican finishing with best figures of 3 for 22. from Times of India https://ift.tt/qj6gMpt https://ift.tt/hxKjA6F May 14, 2022 at 11:40PM

SC: Can't put off NEET-PG again, will hit health service

The Supreme Court has refused further postponement of NEET-PG, slated for May 21 for admission to PG medical courses, saying any further delay in holding the test would lead to lack of availability of full strength of resident doctors in hospitals, impeding patient care facilities. NEET-PG 2022-23, which was earlier scheduled for March 12, has already been postponed to May 21 because of the pandemic-caused delay in examination and admissions to PG medical courses. from Times of India https://ift.tt/AUQqIaG https://ift.tt/hxKjA6F May 14, 2022 at 02:17AM

IPL: PBKS crush RCB by 54 runs, keep playoff hopes alive

Punjab Kings buried Royal Challengers Bangalore under a deluge of runs as they kept their play-off hopes alive with 54-run victory, riding on superb half-centuries from Jonny Bairstow and Liam Livingstone in an IPL match on Friday. While Punjab remained in the mix with 12 points from as many games, the margin of victory considerably improved their net run-rate to +0.210 and RCB despite having 14 points from 13 games are at -0.323. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Lf0emp5 https://ift.tt/X0jS6yW May 13, 2022 at 11:53PM

With 10L likely aspirants, CUET may beat JEE(M)

At nearly 7.4 lakh unique completed registrations and with another 5.1 lakh candidates who have registered but are yet to make the online payment to complete the process, the Common University Entrance Test-Undergraduate 2022 (CUET-UG) is set to become one of the biggest entrance tests of the country surpassing the average registration of around 9.1 lakh for JEE (Main). from Times of India https://ift.tt/o5lqntH https://ift.tt/X0jS6yW May 13, 2022 at 03:20AM

Live: Ranil Wickremesinghe sworn in as Sri Lanka's new PM

Opposition leader Ranil Wickremesinghe was sworn-in as Sri Lanka's new prime minister, days after his predecessor Mahinda Rajapaksa resigned following violent protests over the worst economic crisis in the debt-ridden island nation. Stay with TOI for the latest developments from Times of India https://ift.tt/yWda4Z5 https://ift.tt/X0jS6yW May 13, 2022 at 12:23AM

IPL: MI send CSK out of reckoning for play-offs

Mumbai Indians on Thursday snuffed out defending champions Chennai Super Kings' faint hopes of making the Indian Premier League play-offs with a five-wicket win in a low-scoring match. Both CSK and MI have two inconsequential matches left to be played. It will be the first time in IPL history that neither MI nor CSK would be part of the play-offs. from Times of India https://ift.tt/thsvAIO https://ift.tt/X0jS6yW May 12, 2022 at 11:14PM

K'taka govt approves ordinance route for religious conversion bill

After having failed to garner majority in the legislative council, and fearing that it will be defeated due to lack of numbers, if introduced in the upper house, the BJP government in a cabinet decision has decided to take the ordinance route for enforcing the Karnataka protection of right to freedom of religion bill 2021. from Times of India https://ift.tt/vmdFSnN https://ift.tt/X0jS6yW May 12, 2022 at 06:05PM

Live: 'WTO rules need to be flexible, WHO must be reformed'

India's Covid tally remained below 3000-mark for the third consecutive day, as the country reported 2,827 new Covid-19 cases, informed the Ministry of health and family welfare on Thursday. The country's active caseload currently stands at 19,067, which now constitutes 0.04 per cent of India's total positive cases. Stay with TOI for live updates from Times of India https://ift.tt/VivPeRk https://ift.tt/X0jS6yW May 13, 2022 at 12:41AM

Jharkhand IAS officer arrested in Rs 18 cr MGNREGA scam

The ED arrested Jharkhand mines and industries secretary Pooja Singhal on Wednesday evening after questioning the 2000-batch IAS officer for more than 20 hours following allegations that Rs 18 crore of MGNREGA funds were embezzled between 2006 and 2010 in Khunti district when she was deputy commissioner. The ED registered a case in 2012 linked to the alleged embezzlement after her role came under the scanner. from Times of India https://ift.tt/BfNo24C https://ift.tt/KXnL2Fr May 12, 2022 at 02:34AM

FCRA violations: 6 serving officials among 14 arrested

Six serving officials, including an assistant director posted with the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) division of the MHA, are among the 14 people arrested by the CBI for facilitating clearance to NGOs to obtain foreign grants illegally. The agency has named 36 people as accused in the case and more arrests are likely to follow. Cash totalling Rs 3.21 crore has been seized after Tuesday's nationwide raids. from Times of India https://ift.tt/dE9boD2 https://ift.tt/KXnL2Fr May 12, 2022 at 03:00AM

Delhi HC delivers split verdict on marital rape

The proviso that shields husbands from a rape charge by wives will remain in the IPC for now as the Delhi high court on Wednesday gave a split verdict on petitions challenging the clause. A bench of justices Rajiv Shakdher and C Hari Shankar differed in their reading of the exception under section 375 IPC and allowed the parties to approach the Supreme Court for a final say on the matter. from Times of India https://ift.tt/zZdtb9K https://ift.tt/KXnL2Fr May 12, 2022 at 01:58AM

Google 6a, the new affordable Pixel phone launched

from Times of India https://ift.tt/OQ79ztq https://ift.tt/KXnL2Fr May 12, 2022 at 12:56AM

Covid: For travel abroad, booster gap may be cut to 3 months

The health ministry is considering a proposal to reduce the gap between the second dose of Covid vaccine and the precaution/booster dose to three months for those planning to travel abroad. Currently, only those who have completed nine months since the administration of the second dose of the Covid vaccines are eligible to receive a third or booster dose. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Mve5Pjn https://ift.tt/KXnL2Fr May 12, 2022 at 12:31AM

IPL: Marsh's all-round heroics keep DC's play-off hopes alive

Riding on Mitchell Marsh's all-round heroics, Delhi Capitals got their act together in the nick of time to upstage Rajasthan Royals by eight wickets and keep their IPL playoffs hopes alive on Wednesday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/YDOU8Ac https://ift.tt/KXnL2Fr May 11, 2022 at 11:35PM

Hold civic polls, no time for 'triple test', SC tells MP

from Times of India https://ift.tt/Ex0Oi7z https://ift.tt/mPHDaMz May 11, 2022 at 02:25AM

Govt warns app cabs taking users for ride

The consumer affairs ministry on Tuesday warned of strict action against online cab aggregators if they fail to address rising consumer complaints and put an end to unfair trade practices such as levying inconsistent cancellation charges, insurance and Covid-19 charges for every ride without explicit consent of customers. from Times of India https://ift.tt/HD4Pfq8 https://ift.tt/mPHDaMz May 11, 2022 at 12:16AM

Yasin Malik pleads guilty in 2017 terror case

Separatist leader Mohammad Yasin Malik on Tuesday pleaded guilty to charges under the stringent anti-terror law, Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), before a Delhi court in a case related to terrorism and secessionist activities in Jammu & Kashmir in 2017. Special Judge Praveen Singh has put up the matter for May 19 for hearing of arguments on the quantum of Malik’s sentence. from Times of India https://ift.tt/mEf6nDr https://ift.tt/mPHDaMz May 11, 2022 at 12:44AM

FOX BIZ NEWS: Profit miss and Portnoy allegations taint Penn National shares

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Profit miss and Portnoy allegations taint Penn National shares Penn National Gaming’s stock plunged 21% in trading Thursday following a lukewarm earnings report and the publication of an article accusing Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy of sexual misconduct.

IPL: GT beat LSG by 62 runs to seal play-off berth

Gujarat Titans returned to winning ways after back-to-back losses and became the first team to seal their place in the play-offs by defeating Lucknow Super Giants by 62 runs in an Indian Premier League match on Tuesday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/mouBkO5 https://ift.tt/mPHDaMz May 10, 2022 at 11:10PM

SC paves way for mass bail to 1,500

Noting that a large number of convicts are languishing in various jails in Uttar Pradesh for years while waiting for their appeals to be heard by Allahabad high court, which is at present hearing appeals made in 1980s, the Supreme Court on Monday said all such prisoners who are one-time offenders and have spent more than 10 years in jail should be granted bail. from Times of India https://ift.tt/rW8CVgZ https://ift.tt/Kl6WLZb May 10, 2022 at 02:42AM

Birth, death registers will be linked to Census: Amit Shah

Union home minister Amit Shah said on Monday that the population Census, which was due in 2021 but had to be kept on hold due to the pandemic, will take place in a new avatar as an e-census that “will shape policies for the next 25 years”. Shah added that “birth and death registers will be linked to it”. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3Yma6hk https://ift.tt/Kl6WLZb May 10, 2022 at 12:30AM

Salman Khan, Prithviraj Sukumaran unveil 'Major' trailer

Bollywood star Salman Khan unveiled the Hindi trailer of Adivi Sesh starrer 'Major' on Monday. The Malayalam version of the trailer has been unveiled by Prithviraj Sukumaran while Tollywood star Mahesh Babu has launched the Telugu trailer of 'Major'. Bankrolled by Sony Pictures International Productions in association with Mahesh Babu's GMB Entertainment and A+S Movies, 'Major' is directed by Sashi Kiran Tikka, and also stars Sobhita Dhulipala, Saiee Manjrekar, Prakash Raj, Revathi and Murali Sharma. Directed by Sashi Kiran Tikka, the film will release in theatres on June 3. from Times of India https://ift.tt/VJco21m https://ift.tt/Kl6WLZb May 09, 2022 at 07:44PM

Blast outside Punjab Police intelligence HQ in Mohali

The RPG fortunately did not explode and only damaged the glass door, window panes at around 8 pm. from Times of India https://ift.tt/lKnmeAc https://ift.tt/Kl6WLZb May 09, 2022 at 11:16PM

The chief. The terminator: Meet Lanka's Rajapaksa family

from Times of India https://ift.tt/lF4ONjS https://ift.tt/Kl6WLZb May 09, 2022 at 09:13PM

IPL: KKR remain in competition with big win over MI

Kolkata Knight Riders finally found the team balance they were looking for to outclass Mumbai Indians by 52 runs on Monday and keep their slim IPL play-off hopes alive. from Times of India https://ift.tt/LnGxPT3 https://ift.tt/Kl6WLZb May 09, 2022 at 11:25PM

No option to redeem vouchers of Big Bazaar

Customers of Big Bazaar who are holding vouchers have been left high and dry after a majority of outlets of the hypermarket chain's parent Future Retail (FRL) were taken over by Reliance Industries. While an FRL spokesperson did not comment, a senior industry executive said the company is left with about 30 Big Bazaar stores across India where customers can still redeem vouchers. from Times of India https://ift.tt/URXT67V https://ift.tt/luQA1Ft May 09, 2022 at 03:11AM

Rakhigarhi dig gives evidence of planned Harappan-era city

from Times of India https://ift.tt/sqGuYM0 https://ift.tt/luQA1Ft May 09, 2022 at 02:38AM

IPL: Conway, Moeen star in big CSK victory over DC

Devon Conway's blazing blade and Moeen Ali's effective off-breaks beautifully complemented each other as Chennai Super Kings outclassed Delhi Capitals in every department of the game, winning their IPL match by a comprehensive 91-run margin. from Times of India https://ift.tt/rwESkNg https://ift.tt/luQA1Ft May 08, 2022 at 11:40PM

Five-star Man City take a grip of Premier League title race

Manchester City bounced back from their Champions League heartbreak to take a firm grip on the Premier League title race with a 5-0 win over Newcastle on Sunday. Raheem Sterling's double and goals from Aymeric Laporte, Rodri and Phil Foden moved Pep Guardiola's men three points clear of Liverpool with three games left to play. from Times of India https://ift.tt/F36M2Xb https://ift.tt/luQA1Ft May 08, 2022 at 11:15PM

Saddened by rising violence and false cases against docs: CJI

Chief Justice NV Ramana on Saturday expressed deep concern over rising incidents of violence and lodging of false cases against doctors across India and said they need a secure environment to discharge their selfless service to the society. "Several false cases are being lodged against upright and hardworking doctors. They need a better, and more secure, working environment," the CJI said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/apW5CPz https://ift.tt/Tlx8Kpf May 08, 2022 at 03:36AM

Maoists ready for talks, but Chhattisgarh says no to riders

Nearly a month after Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel invited the Maoists to peace talks, the insurgents have said they are willing to sit across a table but have set stiff riders — revoke the ban on CPI (Maoists) and its frontal organisations, release all jailed leaders and withdraw all security forces from Bastar. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Qrjnp6b https://ift.tt/Tlx8Kpf May 08, 2022 at 01:58AM

Household LPG price tops Rs 1,000 mark in many cities

The price of a household LPG refill cylinder shot past Rs 1,000 in several cities and stood just 50 paise short of that mark in Delhi and Mumbai as the government raised rates by Rs 50 for the second time since March 22, adding to the financial stress of households already reeling under high cost of transport fuels, edible oils and other condiments. from Times of India https://ift.tt/xjDRwY6 https://ift.tt/Tlx8Kpf May 08, 2022 at 12:46AM

Amarnath Yatra: 1.5L bookings in 26 days

Amarnath yatra, which was suspended for the past two years due to Covid, appears to have generated much enthusiasm among pilgrims with over 1.5 lakh registrations made for the annual pilgrimage in the first 26 days of opening of bookings. This marks a 249% jump over the total 43,038 bookings received during the corresponding period of 2019, when the yatra was last conducted. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Gg7MnVI https://ift.tt/Tlx8Kpf May 08, 2022 at 01:49AM

Xiaomi alleges ‘coercion’, ED calls it ‘baseless, untrue’

Rebutting claims of smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi India, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Chinese mobile manufacturing company Xiaomi, that its top executives were threatened of “physical violence” while recording their statements “under coercion”, the Enforcement Directorate has said that all such statements are baseless and untrue. from Times of India https://ift.tt/lfpzIKX https://ift.tt/Tlx8Kpf May 08, 2022 at 12:14AM

IPL 2022: Lucknow crush Kolkata to go top of the table

LSG thrashed KKR by 75 runs to almost clinch an IPL play-off berth on Saturday. LSG took 30 runs off Shivam Mavi's 19th over to end up on 176/7. De Kock was top-scorer with 50(29) while Hooda scored 41 (27). However Stonis (28 off 14) and Holder (13 off 6) hit 5 sixes off the penultimate over to take the team to a decent total. In reply, KKR were bundled out for 101 in 14.3 overs with Avesh and Holder taking 3 wickets apiece. from Times of India https://ift.tt/XD6sifC https://ift.tt/Tlx8Kpf May 07, 2022 at 11:23PM

Jaishankar, Italian minister discuss Ukraine, call to end war

from Times of India https://ift.tt/tKWB4Jh https://ift.tt/l1gQMqk May 07, 2022 at 02:24AM

IPL: Sams' superb last over seals MI's second win

Pacer Daniel Sams displayed ice-cool temperament as he conceded just 3 runs in the last over to help Mumbai pull off a stunning 5-run victory over table-toppers Gujarat. MI were seemingly down and out with the Titans' opening pair of Saha (55 off 40) and Gill (52 off 36) sharing a 106-run partnership in 12.1 overs while chasing 178. However, the Titans after that kept losing wickets and eventually finished at 172 for 5. from Times of India https://ift.tt/BHlVvmD https://ift.tt/l1gQMqk May 06, 2022 at 11:56PM

Smart TVs from OnePlus, Sony, Samsung at discount

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3y9CbfI https://ift.tt/l1gQMqk May 06, 2022 at 11:27PM

Ajay Devgn, Kiccha Sudeep to lock horns at the box office in July

One may wonder how can a Bollywood actor be supposedly said to lock horns with a Kannada actor and the answer to this question can be directly linked with the Twitter spat that both the actors Ajay Devgn and Kiccha Sudeep had recently, regarding the subject of Hindi as the national language. Now the row has turned its direction to the box office as both actors' films ‘Thank God’, and ‘Vikrant Rona’ will hit the big screens in the month of July. from Times of India https://ift.tt/UOJifgC https://ift.tt/l1gQMqk May 06, 2022 at 04:02PM

FOX BIZ NEWS: Peloton shares drop as pandemic-related uncertainty weighs on outlook

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Peloton shares drop as pandemic-related uncertainty weighs on outlook Shares of Peloton have plunged as much as 30% in after-hours trading Thursday after the fitness equipment giant cut its full-year 2022 guidance due to a slow start to the second quarter and "challenged visibility" in its near-term operating performance as a result of uncertainty related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

FOX BIZ NEWS: Profit miss and Portnoy allegations taint Penn National shares

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Profit miss and Portnoy allegations taint Penn National shares Penn National Gaming’s stock plunged 21% in trading Thursday following a lukewarm earnings report and the publication of an article accusing Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy of sexual misconduct.

No political party for now, Prashant Kishor to go on Bihar ‘padyatra'

from Times of India https://ift.tt/MJvNUTf https://ift.tt/veiB9lI May 05, 2022 at 09:24PM

Sedition pleas to larger bench? Supreme Court to decide

from Times of India https://ift.tt/shiEjkv https://ift.tt/veiB9lI May 06, 2022 at 12:58AM

'No buyback policy on unused vaccine vials, can’t extend expiry'

Bombay high court on Thursday sought the central government’s response to the issue of unused vaccine vials even as Serum Institute of India (SII) said it does not have a buyback policy and cannot extend the expiry date of Covishield vials. from Times of India https://ift.tt/grd8K6s https://ift.tt/veiB9lI May 06, 2022 at 01:34AM

IPL: Warner, Powell set up big win for DC against SRH

Explosive Australia opening batter David Warner saved the best for his former franchise as his magnificent 92 not out off 58 balls powered Delhi Capitals to a 21-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in their Indian Premier League match on Thursday from Times of India https://ift.tt/l0ontkz https://ift.tt/veiB9lI May 05, 2022 at 11:53PM

New wireless earphones from OnePlus, Realme, Sony under Rs 5,000

from Times of India https://ift.tt/7twp8O3 https://ift.tt/veiB9lI May 06, 2022 at 12:01AM

'Musk to lead Twitter temporarily after $44bn takeover'

Elon Musk is expected to become Twitter's temporary CEO after closing his $44 billion takeover of the social-media firm, a person familiar with the matter said on Thursday, as the billionaire inches closer to securing funds for the deal. from Times of India https://ift.tt/twdrh3K https://ift.tt/veiB9lI May 05, 2022 at 11:01PM

BJP’s Rajya Sabha strength falls below 100; may rise soon

A month after touching the mark of 100 seats for the first time in Rajya Sabha, BJP’s numerical strength has come down to 95 as five of its members, nominated to the Upper House, retired in the past 10 days. The party may, however, once again get the three-digit number as the government has a window to nominate as many as seven new members to that category. from Times of India https://ift.tt/tWgrb43 https://ift.tt/rIUMqWg May 05, 2022 at 01:29AM

IPL: RCB push CSK to brink of elimination with 13-run win

Harshal Patel and Glenn Maxwell led a clinical bowling performance to help Royal Challengers Bangalore register a 13-run win over Chennai Super Kings, pushing the defending champions to the brink of elimination in the IPL on Wednesday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/MApjRym https://ift.tt/rIUMqWg May 04, 2022 at 11:33PM

Wireless headphone and earbuds at 50%-plus discount in Amazon sale

from Times of India https://ift.tt/YyKUNzu https://ift.tt/rIUMqWg May 05, 2022 at 12:00AM

Days after suicide, acclaimed American photographer cremated in Ranchi

from Times of India https://ift.tt/guXnaRe https://ift.tt/rIUMqWg May 05, 2022 at 12:10AM

Yash and Radhika Pandit meet Goa CM Pramod Sawant

He has assured that he will look to do quality movies. from Times of India https://ift.tt/KdOJAY0 https://ift.tt/rIUMqWg May 04, 2022 at 02:47PM

5 years on, ‘strategic partnership’ defence projects yet to take off

Five years after the strategic partnership (SP) model was promulgated to boost indigenous defence production through tie-ups with foreign armament majors, not a single project has taken off under the much-touted ‘Make in India’ policy till now. from Times of India https://ift.tt/v9Q0G5d https://ift.tt/A60OrX2 May 04, 2022 at 01:02AM

India recorded 4.75 lakh additional deaths in 2020: Report

Around 4.75 lakh additional “all-cause” deaths were registered in India in 2020 — the first year of the Covid-19 pandemic, as compared to 2019, according to Civil Registration System (CRS) data. The total number of deaths, including Covid-19 fatalities, registered during 2020 rose to 81.2 lakh, up 6% from 76.4 lakh in 2019. from Times of India https://ift.tt/xOBFC2w https://ift.tt/A60OrX2 May 04, 2022 at 12:44AM

India slides 8 places to 150 in 2020 Press Freedom Index

India has fallen eight places from 142 to 150 in the 2022 World Press Freedom Index of 180 countries. The index, published on Tuesday by Reporters Without Borders, points to an overall two-fold increase in media polarisation creating divisions within countries, and between countries at the international level. from Times of India https://ift.tt/FL4c5Si https://ift.tt/A60OrX2 May 04, 2022 at 01:24AM

2 MP tribals lynched for alleged cow slaughter

A mob of 15-20 people lynched two tribal men on suspicion of cow slaughter and another man was gravely wounded in Simaria village of Madhya Pradesh’s Seoni district around 3am on Tuesday, triggering a political storm in the state as opposition parties alleged that Bajrang Dal and BJP members were involved in the crime. from Times of India https://ift.tt/6jFQqkg https://ift.tt/A60OrX2 May 04, 2022 at 12:54AM

IPL: Punjab put together perfect game to end Titans' winning run

Shikhar Dhawan struck a fine half-century as error-prone Punjab Kings finally produced a clinical performance to beat Gujarat Titans by eight wickets and end the IPL table leaders' five-match winning streak on Tuesday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/KMnzlFx https://ift.tt/A60OrX2 May 03, 2022 at 11:28PM

Amazon Summer sale is live: 5G phones under Rs 25,000

from Times of India https://ift.tt/Op6jxY9 https://ift.tt/A60OrX2 May 03, 2022 at 10:33PM

Deaths rose by 6.2% in pandemic year 2020: Report

from Times of India https://ift.tt/Ye7LgAc https://ift.tt/A60OrX2 May 03, 2022 at 11:27PM

Indigenous towed artillery guns complete firing trials

India’s big new gun has boomed much more successfully this time. Summer firing trials of the advanced towed artillery gun systems (ATAGS), developed by DRDO with production partners Tata Advanced Systems and Bharat Forge, were completed at the Pokhran field firing ranges over the last week. from Times of India https://ift.tt/VyxlaSQ https://ift.tt/C0r7Ujk May 02, 2022 at 11:41PM

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren gets EC notice over mining lease

The Election Commission has issued a notice to Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren asking him to explain why disqualification proceedings should not be initiated against him over grant of a mining lease in his favour last year. He became the CM for the second time in 2019. from Times of India https://ift.tt/mkTGqSQ https://ift.tt/C0r7Ujk May 03, 2022 at 01:03AM

Osmania nixes Rahul Gandhi meet, HC won’t step in

from Times of India https://ift.tt/IplAWZi https://ift.tt/C0r7Ujk May 03, 2022 at 12:54AM

Chalisa row reaches UK, diaspora group chants in dig at MVA

from Times of India https://ift.tt/GEmVYH4 https://ift.tt/C0r7Ujk May 03, 2022 at 12:18AM

'India ended 3 decades of political instability with press of button'

India ended political instability of the last three decades with the press of a button, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday while interacting with the Indian community in Germany's Berlin. Speaking to a large gathering of Indians at the Potsdamer Platz, the Prime Minister said that he is in the German capital to neither talk about himself nor the Modi government. from Times of India https://ift.tt/WDA6pYO https://ift.tt/3a9QmRN May 02, 2022 at 11:28PM

IPL: KKR beat RR to snap 5-match losing streak

Kolkata Knight Riders defeated in-form Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets to snap their five-match losing streak in the Indian Premier League on Monday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/kwJWo2H https://ift.tt/3a9QmRN May 02, 2022 at 11:42PM

Share information on heat-related illnesses daily, states told

With unprecedented and blistering heat this year, the health ministry has asked states and district authorities to share daily surveillance report of heat-related illnesses with National Centre for Disease Control. from Times of India https://ift.tt/oIg4fHy https://ift.tt/3a9QmRN May 02, 2022 at 12:20AM

Govt lens on charges levied, algo used by cab aggregators

Amid mounting consumer complaints, the Centre has asked cab and two-wheeler aggregators — Uber, Ola, Meru Cabs and Jugnoo — to come clean on the charges levied by them, including the algorithms used by them. Union consumer affairs secretary Rohit Singh has called a meeting next week to discuss a host of consumer issues, specially the algorithm used to calculate fares. from Times of India https://ift.tt/JCvdNI8 https://ift.tt/3a9QmRN May 02, 2022 at 12:14AM

IPL: Gaikwad, Conway set up CSK's 13-run win over SRH

Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway's effortless six-hitting exhibition was well complemented by a four-wicket haul from Mukesh Choudhary as Chennai Super Kings notched up a 13-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad. Gaikwad (99 off 57) and Conway (85* off 55) put SRH's attack to the sword as CSK posted an imposing 202/2. In reply, SRH fell short, reaching 189/6 in 20 overs despite late heroics from Nicholas Pooran (64*). from Times of India https://ift.tt/a6q3i09 https://ift.tt/3a9QmRN May 01, 2022 at 11:33PM

'Remove loudspeakers or...', Raj Thackeray reiterates warning

from Times of India https://ift.tt/g5F306z https://ift.tt/O0ZrSNP May 01, 2022 at 10:42PM

Aahana Kumra turns heads as showstopper for Pallavi Goel at BTFW

from Times of India https://ift.tt/SXBdEwr https://ift.tt/O0ZrSNP May 01, 2022 at 11:34PM