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New portal to ease permits in Delhi

from Times of India https://ift.tt/UwnAQap https://ift.tt/EycW1nS March 01, 2023 at 05:30AM TNN

UK says it issued maximum visas to desis last year

from Times of India https://ift.tt/eF56QTO https://ift.tt/EycW1nS March 01, 2023 at 05:25AM SAURABH SINHA

Rejecting bail, SC tells AAP leader Sisodia to approach trial or high court

In a setback to Manish Sisodia, who resigned from his post as deputy chief minister, and his party, the Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed his petition seeking either quashing of the FIR in the liquor policy case or grant of bail, and said he must move the trial court or Delhi high court seeking the twin reliefs. from Times of India https://ift.tt/OVi87dM https://ift.tt/EycW1nS March 01, 2023 at 04:25AM DHANANJAY MAHAPATRA

Pakistan court grants ex-PM Imran interim bail in Toshakhana case

Pakistan's Islamabad high court granted interim bail to former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan on Tuesday, hours after a sessions court issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against him for skipping hearings in the Toshakhana case pertaining to purchase of gifts from the state depository. from Times of India https://ift.tt/eLNr4GP https://ift.tt/EycW1nS March 01, 2023 at 12:52AM OMER FAROOQ KHAN

SC directs to provide Z+ security cover to Ambani & family

The top court issued directions that the highest Z+ security cover be provided to respondent Mukesh Ambani and his family all across India and travelling abroad and the same is to be ensured by the state of Maharashtra and the ministry of home affairs (MHA). The entire expenses and cost of providing the security cover to Ambani within India or abroad shall be borne by them, the court said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/BWhnVrm https://ift.tt/EycW1nS February 28, 2023 at 10:54PM ANI

Isro gets ready to launch 2nd batch of OneWeb's 36 satellites in early March

from Times of India https://ift.tt/GuW9c1o https://ift.tt/O5Ns67y February 28, 2023 at 05:08AM TNN

'Fingers pointed at 1 community': SC junks plea to rename places

from Times of India https://ift.tt/3n1Lr02 https://ift.tt/O5Ns67y February 28, 2023 at 04:31AM DHANANJAY MAHAPATRA

AI to get this year six wide-body A350s meant for Aeroflot

Air India international passengers will soon get the much-awaited ca- bin product as the back-in-Tata- fold airline will induct six wide-body A350 aircraft into its fleet this year, said Campbell Wilson, Air India CEO and MD. At $70 billion, AI for the first time confirmed the list price of its record order for 470 aircraft that are a mix of Airbus and Boeing wide and narrow bodies. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Q0ICOvj https://ift.tt/O5Ns67y February 28, 2023 at 03:05AM TNN

A month on, Adani drops from 3rd to 38th in rich list

Gautam Adani is now placed at the 38th spot in the Forbes rich list, a far cry from the third position just before the Hindenburg report was published, which impacted his group's stock prices. Currently, Adani's net worth is estimated at $33.4 billion, according to Forbes' real-time tracker, which is an erosion of over $85 billion from $119 billion before the report was published on January 24. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Lh0kmlV https://ift.tt/O5Ns67y February 28, 2023 at 03:18AM PARTHA SINHA AND REEBA ZACHARIAH

J&K: Muslims help with Pandit’s funeral

Muslim neighbours on Monday joined and helped in the last rites of Sanjay Kumar Sharma, the Kashmiri Pandit bank guard slain by terrorists the previous day in Pulwama district. The Sharmas are the only Pandit family in Achan village, and his Muslim friends and neighbours took it upon themselves to do all they could in his funeral. from Times of India https://ift.tt/zZuA4HD https://ift.tt/O5Ns67y February 28, 2023 at 12:16AM TNN

CBI gets Sisodia custody for five days amid AAP protests

from Times of India https://ift.tt/xTuItD1 https://ift.tt/O5Ns67y February 28, 2023 at 02:52AM VINEET UPADHYAY

Horoscope Today, February 27, 2023

from Times of India https://ift.tt/B9SPyEQ https://ift.tt/jmnpSfK February 27, 2023 at 01:22AM SAMIR JAIN

Congress to hold rallies in March on Adani row

from Times of India https://ift.tt/zFCrwGU https://ift.tt/jmnpSfK February 27, 2023 at 04:59AM TNN

'PARAKH to help tackle inequity of coaching'

from Times of India https://ift.tt/pvw16su https://ift.tt/jmnpSfK February 27, 2023 at 04:38AM TNN

Fresh water discharge sparks Joshimath fears

from Times of India https://ift.tt/mch9gqu https://ift.tt/jmnpSfK February 27, 2023 at 03:11AM GAURAV TALWAR

Russia praises 'constructive' role of India's G20 presidency

Following the G20 meeting of the finance ministers, which ended without a joint communique because of differences between G7 and Russia and China, Russia "noted" what it described as India's constructive role in the negotiations. In an official statement, the Russian foreign ministry said the Indian presidency strove for a fair consideration of interests and positions of all countries. from Times of India https://ift.tt/YqBC12Z https://ift.tt/jmnpSfK February 27, 2023 at 02:48AM TNN

Pattern in Dalit, Adivasi student suicides in top institutes: CJI

Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud said on Saturday that he was disturbed by incidents of students from marginalised communities taking their lives in top institutions like the IITs and national law universities, and that there was a pattern in Dalit and Adivasi students dying by suicide that should be questioned. from Times of India https://ift.tt/lbwkISi https://ift.tt/eq0V2DR February 26, 2023 at 03:29AM SAGAR KUMAR MUTHA

2024 LS polls both challenge & opportunity for Cong: Kharge

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge put the plenary session in context, when he opened the meeting of the “steering committee” by cutting through the fluff and underlining that “in the history of Congress, this Chhattisgarh plenary comes in the backdrop of elections to half a dozen states followed by Lok Sabha elections in 2024. It is a big challenge for us, as well as an opportunity”. from Times of India https://ift.tt/5xDIMmj https://ift.tt/eq0V2DR February 25, 2023 at 10:08AM SUBODH GHILDIYAL

Back to the drawing board for India women cricketers

In Cape Town on Thursday, the Indian women cricketers walked out onto the field with the intent of halting defending champions Australia's stranglehold on the ICC Women's T20 World Cup. from Times of India https://ift.tt/M3noXdC https://ift.tt/eq0V2DR February 25, 2023 at 09:14AM MANUJA VEERAPPA

Horoscope today: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, and others

Check out the daily horoscope predictions for your zodiac sign like Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio among others. Embrace the power of the cosmos with today's horoscope! With an in-depth analysis of the planets and their influences, you'll be able to gain valuable insights into your relationships, career, and personal growth. from Times of India https://ift.tt/MlkenJw https://ift.tt/eq0V2DR February 25, 2023 at 07:05AM SAMIR JAIN

No clean chit to Monu Manesar, insist Rajasthan cops

Rajasthan Police said on Friday it has 12 more suspects, besides the eight names it released earlier in the week, in the investigation into the killing of two men from Bharatpur whose charred bodies were found in Haryana’s Bhiwani on February 16. from Times of India https://ift.tt/LyZFDko https://ift.tt/eq0V2DR February 25, 2023 at 02:04AM ASHISH MEHTA AND BHASKAR MUKHERJEE

No clean chit to Monu Manesar, insist Rajasthan cops

Rajasthan Police said on Friday it has 12 more suspects, besides the eight names it released earlier in the week, in the investigation into the killing of two men from Bharatpur whose charred bodies were found in Haryana’s Bhiwani on February 16. from Times of India https://ift.tt/B1yaLwU https://ift.tt/eq0V2DR February 25, 2023 at 02:04AM TNN

In a 1st, Indian sub docks in Indonesia amid SCS conflict

from Times of India https://ift.tt/6othVjc https://ift.tt/fUdMQb9 February 24, 2023 at 05:13AM RAJAT PANDIT

Uddhav says guv decision on trust vote must be scrapped

Former Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday told the Supreme Court that governor B S Koshiyari’s decisions to force the MVA government face a trust vote and then appoint rebel MLAs’ leader Eknath Shinde as CM were liable to be struck down as the governor had no constitutional power or discretion to protect rebel MLAs from disqualification under anti-defection law for defying Shiv Sena party whip in June last year. from Times of India https://ift.tt/TV27dAk https://ift.tt/fUdMQb9 February 24, 2023 at 06:46AM TNN

HC junks PMLA case against Jet Airways founder Goyal, wife

from Times of India https://ift.tt/iOvl1XE https://ift.tt/fUdMQb9 February 24, 2023 at 06:06AM SWATI DESHPANDE

Cong’s Khera deplaned, held; SC gives him bail

from Times of India https://ift.tt/ErImSbh https://ift.tt/fUdMQb9 February 24, 2023 at 04:49AM DHANANJAY MAHAPATRA

BJP: Cong netas not above law, tarmac stir too breach of law

BJP on Thursday hit back at Congress for protesting the police action against its spokesperson Pawan Khera, saying the opposition party’s functionaries should not live under the “misconception” that they are above law. “Whatever is done is done lawfully,” BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia told reporters. He lashed out at Congress for playing the “victim card” after using derogatory words against PM Narendra Modi and his family members. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Xbuvxpn https://ift.tt/fUdMQb9 February 24, 2023 at 04:11AM TNN

Wheat crop in good state, govt buy to be normal: FCI

from Times of India https://ift.tt/BlzSfFo https://ift.tt/fUdMQb9 February 24, 2023 at 04:27AM TNN

Cong’s Khera deplaned, arrested at IGI, gets bail

High drama unfolded at IGI Airport on Thursday after Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera was deplaned from a Raipur-bound flight moments before take-off and arrested by Assam cops over his remark on PM Modi, triggering protests by party members on the tarmac. Hours later, the Supreme Court granted interim Khera bail, but deprecated his comments and refused to club the FIRs for now. from Times of India https://ift.tt/TmeJpUa https://ift.tt/RAU3CyF February 24, 2023 at 02:36AM TNN

Court rejects dowry harassment pleas against Nawazuddin

A court here has rejected two pleas filed against Bollywood actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui by his "former" wife Zianab, seeking directions to police to register cases against him for alleged dowry harassment. from Times of India https://ift.tt/vSNabne https://ift.tt/RAU3CyF February 23, 2023 at 10:54PM PTI

Read daily astrological predictions for all 12 zodiac signs

Read daily horoscope predictions for Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, and other zodiac signs: Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Get ready to discover what the stars have in store for you today! from Times of India https://ift.tt/Ucx25zi https://ift.tt/RAU3CyF February 23, 2023 at 06:25AM SAMIR JAIN

Modi changed the way India is looked at globally: Nadda

Asserting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has changed the way the country is looked at globally, BJP president J P Nadda on Wednesday said that India under Modi’s leadership does not shy away from taking a stand on complex issues. Releasing the book, “Modi: Shaping a Global Order in Flux”, Nadda explained that the Indian foreign policy is more assertive and firm as Indian government leaders earlier did not “dare” to visit Israel due to domestic vote bank politics. from Times of India https://ift.tt/4yvAsMd https://ift.tt/RAU3CyF February 23, 2023 at 05:44AM TNN

‘Adani group has potential’: Israel backs Haifa port decision

from Times of India https://ift.tt/Q7wt2xe https://ift.tt/RAU3CyF February 23, 2023 at 05:15AM TNN

UK govt defends BBC, says it raised matter with India

from Times of India https://ift.tt/ZUR5JMw https://ift.tt/RAU3CyF February 23, 2023 at 12:30AM NAOMI CANTON

Delhi civic polls: Mayor says BJP councillors 'tried to attack' her

from Times of India https://ift.tt/1CThMcY https://ift.tt/RAU3CyF February 23, 2023 at 01:26AM ANI

63-year-old cancer survivor bags silver in national meet

from Times of India https://ift.tt/9Q2OGz5 https://ift.tt/RAU3CyF February 23, 2023 at 03:53AM KANGKAN KALITA

'Almost all' Fed officials backed quarter-percentage-point hike

A solid majority of Federal Reserve officials agreed at their last policy meeting to slow the pace of increases in the US central bank's benchmark overnight interest rate to a quarter of a percentage point, but also agreed the risks of high inflation remained a "key factor" shaping monetary policy and warranted continued rate hikes until it was controlled. from Times of India https://ift.tt/9RqUeJZ https://ift.tt/FriuBov February 23, 2023 at 12:50AM Reuters

Haryana vigilante’s supporters block highway to Jaipur

Hundreds of protesters blocked traffic on the Delhi-Jaipur highway on Tuesday afternoon after a team of Rajasthan Police landed up at the house of gau rakshak leader Monu Manesar to serve him a notice to join the probe into the deaths of two men from Rajasthan whose charred bodies were found in Bhiwani on February 16. from Times of India https://ift.tt/vyj5LzP https://ift.tt/5SfuNtW February 22, 2023 at 02:38AM AKANKSHA GUPTA

NIA cracks down on terror-mafia-drugs nexus

In a multi-state crackdown on the nexus between gangsters in India and terrorists and drugs smugglers based in foreign countries, including Pakistan and Canada, the NIA on Tuesday conducted raids at 76 locations across eight states, focusing on arms suppliers and hawala operators allegedly working with criminal gangs linked to targeted killings. from Times of India https://ift.tt/ysP9LGw https://ift.tt/5SfuNtW February 22, 2023 at 05:02AM TNN

BBC docu hatchet job to shape extremist image of India: EAM

Foreign minister S Jaishankar hit out at BBC for its documentary on the 2002 Gujarat riots and PM Modi’s alleged role as he called it a hatchet job and “politics by another means”. He also slammed Rahul Gandhi for questioning India’s China policy saying it was Modi who had despatched troops to the LAC to counter Beijing. from Times of India https://ift.tt/cS6ioq5 https://ift.tt/5SfuNtW February 22, 2023 at 04:11AM TNN

India, Singapore link digital payment systems

India and Singapore on Tuesday linked the Unified Payment Interface (UPI) network with Singapore’s PayNow, enabling instant fund transfers between users in both countries, at a much lower cost than going through banks. “The launch of UPI-Pay Now Link today is a much-awaited gift to the citizens of both countries. With this facility, a cheaper and real-time option for remittances between the two countries would be possible," said PM. from Times of India https://ift.tt/OLRPmUM https://ift.tt/5SfuNtW February 22, 2023 at 02:59AM TNN

Haryana vigilante’s supporters block highway to Jaipur

Hundreds of protesters blocked traffic on the Delhi-Jaipur highway on Tuesday afternoon after a team of Rajasthan Police landed up at the house of gau rakshak leader Monu Manesar to serve him a notice to join the probe into the deaths of two men from Rajasthan whose charred bodies were found in Bhiwani on February 16. from Times of India https://ift.tt/R1ABTsw https://ift.tt/5SfuNtW February 22, 2023 at 02:38AM AKANKSHA GUPTA

Urfi Javed to be seen in Khatron Ke Khiladi 13?

Urfi Javed, who has always been in the news for her fashion and unique outfits will apparently be seen challenging her daredevil side in the upcoming season of Khatron Ke Khiladi 13. She was last seen in Splitsvilla X4 as Mischief Maker. from Times of India https://ift.tt/weMsQaT https://ift.tt/n7SBTl6 February 21, 2023 at 08:30AM etimes.in

52 suicides in Kota in 4 years, Rajasthan plans law to address problem

In response to a query in the state assembly by Pana Chand Meghwal, MLA, seeking details of the number of suicides by students and their causes in the Kota division, the Rajasthan government responded in a written reply that 53 incidents were recorded in the four-year period, including 52 in Kota and 1 in Baran. from Times of India https://ift.tt/HBQYTv4 https://ift.tt/n7SBTl6 February 21, 2023 at 06:04AM SHOEB KHAN

Aided Turkey as it's 'one earth, one family': PM Modi

Post the 7.8 magnitude earthquake which hit Turkey's southeast and neighbouring Syria on February 6, killing more than 30,000 people and leaving more than a million homeless, India launched Operation Dost to extend assistance to the two countries by sending relief materials in collaboration with the Indian Army. from Times of India https://ift.tt/gpE21dw https://ift.tt/n7SBTl6 February 21, 2023 at 05:39AM TNN

People don't vote on basis of candidate's educational degrees: SC

The apex court was hearing a petition filed by Congress candidate Anugrah Narayan Singh challenging election of MLA Harsh Vardhan Bajpayee in 2017 assembly poll in UP on the ground that the winning candidate had lied in declaring his educational qualification. from Times of India https://ift.tt/JlmpbwN https://ift.tt/n7SBTl6 February 21, 2023 at 05:22AM TNN

Imran appears in court for first time after assassination bid on him

A large number of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers and supporters had gathered outside the court to welcome Imran after he arrived at the court amid tight security. from Times of India https://ift.tt/khVnAq9 https://ift.tt/n7SBTl6 February 21, 2023 at 12:16AM OMER FAROOQ KHAN

PM Modi’s instruction on eco focus reflects in Karnataka budget

Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai termed the state budget presented by him on Friday as “eco-friendly” aiming to reduce hazards on the environment through implementation of various schemes. from Times of India https://ift.tt/US24pMd https://ift.tt/1vc0VuH February 20, 2023 at 04:38AM TNN

Actor parks car in filmy style, cops script 2 penalty receipts

The first challan of Rs500 was issued to the actor for parking his vehicle in the wrong direction. The second for Rs750 was issued under the Motor Vehicle Act for Disobedience of Police order /direction. “The actor has been fined Rs1,250 for violating two traffic rules when he visited the temple. He has paid the fine,” a police officer at the Dadar traffic police division told TOI. from Times of India https://ift.tt/tqHZmfI https://ift.tt/1vc0VuH February 20, 2023 at 03:12AM V NARAYAN

Malabar drill to be held off Australia for the first time

India will be dispatching frontline warships as well as P-8I long-range maritime patrol aircraft for the forthcoming 27th edition of the Malabar exercise, which began as a bilateral endeavour between India and US in the 1990s and then formally included Japan as a regular participant in 2015 and finally Australia in 2020 to complete the Quad. from Times of India https://ift.tt/c5bIN0Y https://ift.tt/1vc0VuH February 20, 2023 at 02:28AM RAJAT PANDIT

Indians spent $10 billion on foreign travel in April-December

After factoring in foreign exchange spent on education, maintenance of relatives, gifts and investments, Indians have sent out $19,354 million during the current fiscal, shows latest data released by RBI. This is close to the $19,610 sent abroad in FY22, which was a record year for remittances.​ from Times of India https://ift.tt/NeGmRgM https://ift.tt/1vc0VuH February 20, 2023 at 02:11AM MAYUR SHETTY

Over 94% value erosion found in 165 IBC liquidation case

The value erosion is surprising because lenders always make sure there is a margin or promoter's contribution before granting a loan. If a bank extends a loan for a Rs 1,000 crore investment, it ensures a promoter contribution of Rs 200 crore. from Times of India https://ift.tt/CqQ8tWY https://ift.tt/1vc0VuH February 20, 2023 at 01:39AM MAYUR SHETTY

Ind vs Aus: KL Rahul stays in Test squad but loses VC role

Despite a poor run of form, KL Rahul has managed to hold on to his place in the Indian squad for the final two Test matches of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Interestingly, the BCCI statement signed by Jay Shah on Sunday, didn’t mention Rahul as the vice-captain for the series unlike the first two Tests. Rahul had even led the Indian team in Bangladesh in December when regular captain Rohit Sharma was ruled out due to injury. from Times of India https://ift.tt/mlSrdFs https://ift.tt/1vc0VuH February 19, 2023 at 06:53PM ARANI BASU

Stuck in jam, Bihar girls run 2km on NH to reach exam centres

Witnesses said the girls, accompanied by their parents, had left their homes for examination centres, but much to their shock their transports got stuck in traffic, leaving them literally immobile. While some of the examinees were accompanying their parents on bikes, others were riding autorickshaws or cars. from Times of India https://ift.tt/vwCyDWs https://ift.tt/gBA4Nyo February 19, 2023 at 03:59AM MANOJ CHAURASIA

Blinken meets China's top diplomat amid balloon spat

The US has been in a state of alarm since a huge white balloon from China was spotted over a series of secret nuclear weapons sites, before being shot down just off the east coast on February 4. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Ym0Ooxr https://ift.tt/gBA4Nyo February 19, 2023 at 02:47AM AFP

World-class trains, stations, tracks soon: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Speaking at the ET Global Business Summit, Vaishnaw outlined modernisation programmes across Indian Railways that are aimed at not only improving the consumer experience but also creating world-class trains, stations and tracks. “There is a big focus on public investments,” he said, adding that every rupee invested for infrastructure development creates economic activity worth Rs 3.6. from Times of India https://ift.tt/TWkKaus https://ift.tt/gBA4Nyo February 19, 2023 at 02:35AM TNN

Just mind games: Indian mentalists are busting the ‘chamatkar’ myth

Mentalists are trained to notice the slightest of changes in the cues. For instance, the eyes move in different directions when any form of mental activity is happening inside the human brain, explains Kumar. If one is remembering a picture from one’s past, the eyeballs move to the top right corner. from Times of India https://ift.tt/OqYrUjk https://ift.tt/gBA4Nyo February 19, 2023 at 01:47AM SHRUTI SONAL

Outreach to states: Centre clears 34k crore GST transfers

Almost Rs 17,000 crore will go to states as the remaining compensation for June 2022, when the five-year compensation period ended. The money will flow to the states and two Union territories, Delhi and Puducherry, from the Centre as there is a shortfall in the GST Compensation Fund and will be recouped in coming months, the finance minister said after a meeting of the GST Council. from Times of India https://ift.tt/TLzM6l5 https://ift.tt/gBA4Nyo February 19, 2023 at 12:39AM TNN

Chiranjeevi, Pawan Kalyan and others mourn Nandamuri Taraka Ratna's demise

Tollywood actor Nandamuri Taraka Ratna passed away after suffering from cardiac arrest. According to the reports, the 'Okato Number Kurraadu' actor has been in the hospital for the past 22 days, and his condition remained critical. The actor was 39 years old at the time of his death. He breathed his last on February 18. The actor's health deteriorated on Saturday, according to the hospital's official statement. from Times of India https://ift.tt/nuSmhMV https://ift.tt/gBA4Nyo February 18, 2023 at 10:51PM etimes.in

Rudraksh distribution causes mega jam in MP; woman and boy, 3, die

The 3-year-old son of Vivek Vinod Bhatt of Jalgaon, who fell ill during the commotion, died at a hospital on Friday morning. The child, who was suffering from cerebral palsy, had to cover a long distance on foot as vehicles were caught in a massive jam on the Bhopal-Indore state highway that left 30,000 vehicles stranded. from Times of India https://ift.tt/vpisJSD https://ift.tt/kHASWbn February 18, 2023 at 03:15AM TNN

It won’t make a difference, says NCP president Sharad Pawar on ECI verdict

from Times of India https://ift.tt/0naWGky https://ift.tt/kHASWbn February 18, 2023 at 03:33AM PRAFULLA MARPAKWAR

Italian PM Meloni chief guest at Raisina Dialogue

Meloni, who formed Italy’s most far-right government since the days of Mussolini after her victory in elections last year, is also Italy’s first female prime minister. She is expected to inaugurate the conference on March 2 with PM Narendra Modi. from Times of India https://ift.tt/5r3Gvmf https://ift.tt/kHASWbn February 18, 2023 at 02:01AM SACHIN PARASHAR

BBC ‘survey’: I-T says tax not paid on certain remittances

It said such discrepancies relate to level of relevant Function, Asset and Risk (FAR) analysis, incorrect use of comparables that are applicable to determine the correct Arms Length Price (ALP) and inadequate revenue apportionment, among others. It made it clear that statements of only those employees were recorded whose role was crucial, including those connected to, primarily, finance, content development and other production related functions. from Times of India https://ift.tt/5xfwMiA https://ift.tt/kHASWbn February 18, 2023 at 12:35AM TNN

In pics: SRK, other celebs attend Smriti Irani’s daughter’s reception

It was a starry night for Smriti Irani's daughter Shanelle and hubby Arjun Bhalla. Their wedding reception was attended by King Khan - SRK, Mouni Roy, Ronit Roy, Ekta Kapoor and many others. from Times of India https://ift.tt/wFi48Oj https://ift.tt/kHASWbn February 17, 2023 at 11:55PM etimes.in

Biden says he will speak to China's Xi about balloon incident

Biden, in his most extensive remarks about the Chinese balloon and three unidentified objects downed by U.S. fighters, did not say when he would speak with Xi, but said the United States was continuing to engage diplomatically with China on the issue. from Times of India https://ift.tt/w8K1viJ https://ift.tt/Cw3HVrm February 17, 2023 at 03:56AM Reuters

I-T officials wind up BBC office ‘survey’ on Day 3

The broadcaster had asked staff to cooperate with the authorities, sources said. Only business-critical staff were allowed entry into the offices while the survey operations were on. The operation was linked possibly to tax deducted at source and foreign taxation issues, sources had pointed out earlier. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Lxfzjp https://ift.tt/Cw3HVrm February 17, 2023 at 02:53AM TNN

Who is Neal Mohan? An Indian-American named new CEO of YouTube

from Times of India https://ift.tt/TDbRpx1 https://ift.tt/Cw3HVrm February 16, 2023 at 11:57PM TIMESOFINDIA.COM

Army foils infiltration bid, kills one terrorist in Kupwara

from Times of India https://ift.tt/ho6PXFI https://ift.tt/Cw3HVrm February 17, 2023 at 12:19AM M SALEEM PANDIT

YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki quits; Indian-American to replace her

Susan Wojcicki is stepping down as CEO at YouTube after spending nine years as the head of the social media platform. In a blog post, Wojcicki said that she was now going to spend time “ focused on my family, health, and personal projects I’m passionate about.” from Times of India https://ift.tt/poDKNu4 https://ift.tt/Cw3HVrm February 16, 2023 at 11:03PM Reuters

I-T dept's 'surveys' at BBC offices end after nearly 58 hours

After nearly three days, the Income Tax department finally ended its extensive "surveys" at the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)'s offices in New Delhi and Mumbai with officials preparing an inventory of financial data from select staffers and collecting digital as well as paper data.The surveys, which clocked nearly 58 hours, had started around 11:30am on Tuesday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/1pKN5Cc https://ift.tt/Cw3HVrm February 16, 2023 at 10:55PM TIMESOFINDIA.COM

SBI ups interest on deposits, best rate now 7.1%

from Times of India https://ift.tt/RB7WmVu https://ift.tt/XArktdY February 16, 2023 at 04:38AM TNN

Govt set to unveil 28 new native livestock breeds

from Times of India https://ift.tt/10Bf3vm https://ift.tt/XArktdY February 16, 2023 at 03:35AM VISHWA MOHAN

JEE (Main) registration for session 2 to end on March 12

The second session of the Joint Entrance Examination (Main) 2023 will be conducted from April 6 to April 12, with April 13 and 15 kept as reserved days. The online application started on February 15 and would continue till March 12 (9pm). Candidates who had already appeared in January (first session) will log in with the same credentials and pay the examination fee for the April exams. from Times of India https://ift.tt/miyoWCK https://ift.tt/XArktdY February 16, 2023 at 01:30AM MANASH PRATIM GOHAIN

10% of ration shops functioning as Common Services Centres

from Times of India https://ift.tt/9sRajSm https://ift.tt/XArktdY February 16, 2023 at 12:29AM DIPAK K DASH

Late Nandamuri Rao becomes 1st actor to appear on Indian currency

To commemorate the centenary celebrations of late former chief minister of Andhra Pradesh and world famous actor Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao, the Indian Government Mint has decided to print Rs 100 silver coin with his portrait. He is about to become the first Tollywood actor to be featured on Indian currency. from Times of India https://ift.tt/IqdtamK https://ift.tt/XArktdY February 15, 2023 at 08:26PM etimes.in

Pulwama attack anniv: PM, Shah pay tribute to 'valorous heroes'

from Times of India https://ift.tt/4V6h5uO https://ift.tt/2CBeqhY February 15, 2023 at 04:53AM TNN

Vouchers not goods or services, exempted from GST: K'taka HC

Vouchers are exempted from GST, the Karnataka high court ruled in a recent judgment, asserting that these don't carry any value and they're not goods or services either. "The definition of 'vouchers' under the CGST Act makes it clear that vouchers are mere instruments accepted as consideration for supply of goods or services. They have no inherent value of their own," a division bench said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/NagIWpr https://ift.tt/2CBeqhY February 15, 2023 at 04:36AM TNN

Fully cooperating with tax officials, says BBC

A BBC spokesperson had confirmed that the income-tax authorities were at the BBC offices in New Delhi and Mumbai and that “we hope to have this situation resolved as soon as possible”. Late Tuesday evening the BBC added that the I-T authorities “remain at the BBC offices”. The BBC said it was “supporting” the staff. from Times of India https://ift.tt/mpN5QZo https://ift.tt/2CBeqhY February 15, 2023 at 03:38AM NAOMI CANTON

Inbuilt TV satellite tuners in the works: Anurag Thakur

from Times of India https://ift.tt/CMuOasE https://ift.tt/2CBeqhY February 15, 2023 at 01:36AM TNN

Hardik Pandya, Natasa Stankovic renew their wedding vows on V-Day

Cricketer Hardik Pandya and Natasa Stankovic have renewed their wedding vows on Valentine's Day in a dreamy ceremony in Udaipur, Rajasthan. from Times of India https://ift.tt/1AfQyVg https://ift.tt/2CBeqhY February 14, 2023 at 11:30PM etimes.in

BJP tried to lure brother, his wife & break my family: Didi

from Times of India https://ift.tt/Gc7OmCn https://ift.tt/0zsoIYi February 14, 2023 at 05:21AM KRISHNENDU BANDYOPADHYAY

Not rewriting history, just 'filling up gaps': Pradhan

from Times of India https://ift.tt/cIRETwa https://ift.tt/0zsoIYi February 14, 2023 at 03:43AM SWATI MATHUR

Probing Hindenburg charges against Adani, Sebi tells SC

from Times of India https://ift.tt/9TvUykg https://ift.tt/0zsoIYi February 14, 2023 at 03:36AM DHANANJAY MAHAPATRA

NSE co-location case: SC dismisses CBI plea on Chitra bail

from Times of India https://ift.tt/t1dC5fG https://ift.tt/0zsoIYi February 14, 2023 at 02:23AM TNN

Non-BJP states lead Ayushman Bharat hospitalisations

In 2022-23 (as on February 2), the data shows that 1.08 crore people were admitted across all states and Union territories (excluding West Bengal, Odisha and NCT of Delhi, which are not part of the scheme) underAyushman Bharat-PM Jan Arogya Yojana. Of this, a maximum 13.66 lakh hospital admissions took place in Rajasthan, followed by Chhattisgarh (10.73 lakh) and Kerala (10.44 lakh). from Times of India https://ift.tt/vndQ7Lo https://ift.tt/0zsoIYi February 14, 2023 at 01:38AM DURGESH NANDAN JHA

PM Modi-Olaf meet ahead, NSA Doval to meet German counterpart

from Times of India https://ift.tt/Qq1tfNs https://ift.tt/j47SYmH February 13, 2023 at 03:49AM TNN

'Expunged remarks of netas show authoritarian face of govt'

Congress on Sunday accused the government of wanting to establish an "authoritarian dominance" in Parliament by "terrorising" the opposition, which it said was borne out by the unilateral suspension of MP Rajini Patil, and through the expunction of remarks made by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and MP Rahul Gandhi even when they were neither unparliamentary, nor abusive in any way. from Times of India https://ift.tt/TGi4WkR https://ift.tt/j47SYmH February 13, 2023 at 02:37AM TNN

Hrs after Nadda visit, Maoists kill another BJP neta in Bastar

Ramdhar Alami, a former BJP-supported sarpanch, was murdered on Saturday hours after national party president JP Nadda visited Bastar and warned the Bhupesh Baghel-led Congress government over its inability to stop such political killings ahead of assembly polls later this year. Earlier, on February 3, 40-year-old BJP leader Neelkant Kakem was hacked to death by suspected Maoists. from Times of India https://ift.tt/QuYDR6p https://ift.tt/j47SYmH February 13, 2023 at 01:58AM TNN

'As always India beat Pakistan in WC': Former players celebrate India's win

Jemimah Rodrigues (53*) and Richa Ghosh (31*) exhibited a brilliant display of batting under pressure to lead India to a seven-wicket victory over Pakistan in their opening match of the Women's T20 World Cup on Sunday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/WgaGjiJ https://ift.tt/j47SYmH February 12, 2023 at 10:57PM TIMESOFINDIA.COM

Shalin turns down Rohit Shetty’s Khatron Ke Khiladi

In the latest episode of Bigg Boss 16, filmmaker Rohit Shetty auditioned the contestants for a stunt based reality show, Khatron Ke Khiladi. Shalin Bhanot won every single task and was offered to be the first confirmed contestant of the show, but he turned the offer down, saying that he is scared of electric currents and reptiles. from Times of India https://ift.tt/kNaLqPy https://ift.tt/j47SYmH February 12, 2023 at 12:26AM etimes.in

Happy Hug Day 2023: Best Messages, Quotes, Wishes and Images to share on Hug Day

Wish your love using these messages, images and greetings to share with your significant other on February 12, The hug Day. from Times of India https://ift.tt/8zYINGH https://ift.tt/guwfJRk February 12, 2023 at 06:00AM TIMESOFINDIA.COM

Bengaluru techie arrested for links with Qaida; 2 detained in Palghar

Arif was produced before a local court and taken into police custody for questioning. He was working from home, sources said, and his two laptops and mobile phones were seized during his arrest. He lives with his wife and two children in the city. from Times of India https://ift.tt/xSsX6PD https://ift.tt/guwfJRk February 12, 2023 at 01:37AM TNN

Horoscope: Read this week's astrological predictions

Read this week's astrological predictions for Virgo, Leo, Libra, Scorpio, and other zodiac signs! The celestial skies have a message for you, and your weekly horoscope is the delivery vehicle. Get ready to uncover the secrets of the stars. from Times of India https://ift.tt/x7diL5E https://ift.tt/guwfJRk February 12, 2023 at 05:31AM SAMIR JAIN

US warplane shot down 'unidentified object' over Canada, says Trudeau

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Saturday that on his order a US warplane shot down an unidentified object that was flying high over northern Canada, acting a day after US planes took similar action over Alaska. Shortly before Trueau's tweet, the North American Aerospace Defense Command said it had detected an object flying at high altitude over Canada. NORAD gave no further information, including when the object was first spotted or what it is. from Times of India https://ift.tt/jGIhPwp https://ift.tt/guwfJRk February 12, 2023 at 03:48AM AP

'Interpretation of law must keep pace with the changing needs of society'

Holding that the court’s interpretation of the Constitution must be in tune with the changing times and some of its earlier interpretations are no longer valid, the Supreme Court has said that excommunication or ostracisation of a person in society is against constitutional ethos as it will result in his “civil death” and decided to re-examine its six-decade old verdict permitting a religious community to excommunicate its dissidents. from Times of India https://ift.tt/tXjzT5u https://ift.tt/guwfJRk February 12, 2023 at 02:13AM AMIT ANAND CHOUDHARY

Announcement of visa renewal changes comes as relief for Indians

from Times of India https://ift.tt/O25iYbe https://ift.tt/guwfJRk February 11, 2023 at 08:04AM ISHANI DUTTAGUPTA

Gehlot’s gaffe: Raj CM reads out old Budget excerpts, sparks bedlam

Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot unwittingly read out excerpts from last year's state Budget in the assembly for a few minutes on Friday before the unprecedented bungle was brought to his notice, turning what was to be a showcase for his “Bachat, Rahat, Badhat” pitch into an occasion for BJP to question if he was fit to govern the state. from Times of India https://ift.tt/CAGM3aT https://ift.tt/QmiH1Zh February 11, 2023 at 03:07AM BHANU PRATAP SINGH

Horoscope: Read astrological predictions for Aries, Taurus, Gemini and others

Daily Horoscope predictions for Virgo, Leo, Libra, Scorpio, and other zodiac signs. Take a moment to look to the stars and discover what today's horoscope has in store for you! From love and relationships to work and success, the stars hold the key to your future. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Qik6Y92 https://ift.tt/QmiH1Zh February 11, 2023 at 06:13AM SAMIR JAIN

Momentum gained by UP is auspicious for India’s growth, says Amit Shah

from Times of India https://ift.tt/ZX7SWPI https://ift.tt/QmiH1Zh February 11, 2023 at 03:38AM TNN

US shoots down 'high-altitude object' over Alaska: White House

A US fighter jet on Friday shot down over Alaska a high-altitude object that was the size of a small car, on the order of President Joe Biden, the White House said on Friday. White House spokesperson John Kirby told reporters many details were unknown about the object but the United States expected to recover the object after it landed in US territorial waters. from Times of India https://ift.tt/VtS8Eg7 https://ift.tt/QmiH1Zh February 11, 2023 at 01:23AM Reuters

When Bigg Boss 16 grand finale is all set to air

"The winner of the 16th edition of Bigg Boss is about to be announced. The finale will see performance by the Top 5, former contestants and appearances of several celebrities from Times of India https://ift.tt/apAJRBU https://ift.tt/QmiH1Zh February 10, 2023 at 10:10PM etimes.in

UP Global Investors Summit to begin with Rs 27 lakh crore leap

from Times of India https://ift.tt/S5wYM1A https://ift.tt/QmiH1Zh February 10, 2023 at 01:50AM NEHA LALCHANDANI

Horoscope: Check today's prediction

Welcome to your daily horoscope! Astrology is a powerful tool for self-discovery and can provide valuable insights into our daily lives. Your horoscope is based on the positions of the celestial bodies at the time of your birth and can reveal important information about your personality, relationships, and future events. Today's horoscope offers a forecast for the day ahead and can help guide you in making important decisions. Remember, the future is not set in stone, and your choices and actions can impact the outcome of events. Use this information as a tool to improve your life and find happiness and success. from Times of India https://ift.tt/hWpma4A https://ift.tt/QmiH1Zh February 10, 2023 SAMIR JAIN

Online CUET-UG registration starts, to continue till March 12

from Times of India https://ift.tt/BK2YxLw https://ift.tt/9XrCA4j February 10, 2023 at 03:39AM MANASH PRATIM GOHAIN

UP Global Investors Summit to begin with Rs 27 lakh crore leap

from Times of India https://ift.tt/Em8v43z https://ift.tt/9XrCA4j February 10, 2023 at 01:50AM NEHA LALCHANDANI

India sends 6 planes of relief material, rescue personnel to Turkey, Syria

from Times of India https://ift.tt/vMLyu1j https://ift.tt/9XrCA4j February 08, 2023 at 11:22PM TIMESOFINDIA.COM

PM Modi, Netanyahu discuss ways to boost defence ties

from Times of India https://ift.tt/gwBVS9U https://ift.tt/2St3nCb February 09, 2023 at 04:35AM TNN

If states agree, can bring law on online gaming: Vaishnaw

Union electronics and IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said in Lok Sabha on Wednesday that if states have consensus, the government would bring a central law to regulate online gaming and gambling. Responding to a Parliament question, the minister said a central law is required to be enacted to regulate online gaming and gambling in the country as there is no meaning of “state boundary” in the digital world. He also called for a consensus among all political parties on the issue. from Times of India https://ift.tt/MsRZpqN https://ift.tt/2St3nCb February 09, 2023 at 03:48AM TNN

India will never abandon Afghanistan people: Doval at Russia meet

from Times of India https://ift.tt/xRQJoan https://ift.tt/2St3nCb February 09, 2023 at 04:28AM TNN

Can’t call elected member Pappu: Amit Shah dig at Adhir Ranjan

from Times of India https://ift.tt/KxFZdla https://ift.tt/2St3nCb February 09, 2023 at 03:44AM AKHILESH SINGH

Leopard holds court in Ghaziabad, leaves bloody trail

from Times of India https://ift.tt/fVYoLQ1 https://ift.tt/2St3nCb February 09, 2023 at 01:38AM SHAFAQUE ALAM AND ABHIJAY JHA

'Chinese surveillance balloons have operated over 5 continents'

The White House on Wednesday said that China has operated a global fleet of espionage balloons similar to the one shot down last week after crossing the United States. "These balloons are all part of a (Chinese)... fleet of balloons developed to conduct surveillance operations," Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters aboard Air Force One. from Times of India https://ift.tt/O3uoSZD https://ift.tt/2St3nCb February 08, 2023 at 10:58PM AFP

Horoscope: Astrological predictions for Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, and others

Get ready to have your day transformed by today's horoscope for Leo, Virgo, Scorpio, Sagittarius, and other zodiac signs! With insights into the cosmic influences at play, you'll be empowered to navigate the ups and downs of life with ease and grace. from Times of India https://ift.tt/wSa1Qtm https://ift.tt/2St3nCb February 08, 2023 at 06:20AM SAMIR JAIN

Happy Propose Day: Best messages, quotes, wishes and images

Proposal Day is celebrated on February 8 and is one of the important days in the Valentine’s Week. This day is marked to celebrate the beauty of romantic proposals. Proposals are a very dreamy and unique moment in every couple’s lives. from Times of India https://ift.tt/xlr7wy2 https://ift.tt/2St3nCb February 08, 2023 at 06:00AM TIMESOFINDIA.COM

20 ace Jan 2023 JEE(Main) with 100 percentile

from Times of India https://ift.tt/sDSj1X2 https://ift.tt/v5SLq9k February 08, 2023 at 03:20AM MANASH PRATIM GOHAIN

20 new initiatives in cooperative sector in 20 months: Amit Shah

The cooperative sector in India has seen 20 new initiatives in the past 20 months since the formation of the ministry of cooperation in July, 2021. Enlisting the central government’s initiatives, home and cooperation minister Amit Shah in his written response to Parliament questions on Tuesday said they would “strengthen India’s cooperative architecture, syncing it with the country’s economic and social needs”. from Times of India https://ift.tt/yli7gCN https://ift.tt/IDjPsBS February 08, 2023 at 02:04AM VISHWA MOHAN

Prabhas's team quashes engagement rumours with Kriti Sanon

No, actor Prabhas is not going to be engaged. For the past few days, there have been speculations that the star actor will be engaged to his co-star Kriti Sanon. She has been paired opposite Prabhas for the first time in the upcoming pan-India film 'Adipurush.' According to the rumours, actor Prabhas and Kriti Sanon were dating each other for a long time and decided to take their relationship to the next level. from Times of India https://ift.tt/hNAKFJd https://ift.tt/x8Y60Eb February 07, 2023 at 09:24PM etimes.in

Ashwin's response to PCB: I will be pleased if Asia Cup is moved to SL

India's premier spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Monday came up with a sharp response after Pakistan threatened to pull out of the ODI World Cup to be held in India this year if the Asia Cup hosting rights are taken away from the Pakistan Cricket Board. from Times of India https://ift.tt/8fOpsP3 https://ift.tt/DIE5qXT February 07, 2023 at 09:23AM TIMESOFINDIA.COM

Google unveils ChatGPT rival Bard, AI search plans

Google is announcing a chatbot service and more artificial intelligence for its search engine. Microsoft is also announcing a similar service for its search engine, Bing. These announcements reflect how Silicon Valley is anticipating massive change from so-called generative AI, technology that can create prose or other content on command and free up white-collar workers' time. from Times of India https://ift.tt/a7u0wtO https://ift.tt/DIE5qXT February 07, 2023 at 07:58AM Reuters

Relief for Paresh Rawal as HC quashes ‘fish-eating’ remark FIR

The Calcutta HC on Monday quashed an FIR against actor and former BJP MP Paresh Rawal for his “fish-eating Bengali” comment during last December’s Gujarat poll campaign. from Times of India https://ift.tt/fGVEi7R https://ift.tt/DIE5qXT February 07, 2023 at 03:23AM SUBRATA CHATTORAJ

PM Modi asks govt departments to offer all help to Turkiye, Syria

from Times of India https://ift.tt/tqyfOpP https://ift.tt/DIE5qXT February 07, 2023 at 04:01AM TNN

Relief for Paresh Rawal as HC quashes ‘fish-eating’ remark FIR

from Times of India https://ift.tt/B0VPpnf https://ift.tt/DIE5qXT February 07, 2023 at 03:23AM SUBRATA CHATTORAJ

3 of 4 members of Punjabi ballad troupe disappear in Canada

from Times of India https://ift.tt/4VDzWhg https://ift.tt/381qFGo February 06, 2023 at 02:51AM SANJEEV VERMA

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from Times of India https://ift.tt/HmQa8kr https://ift.tt/381qFGo February 06, 2023 SAMIR JAIN

BJP neta held for attack on CPM rally in Tripura

from Times of India https://ift.tt/NXP4BA3 https://ift.tt/381qFGo February 06, 2023 at 04:05AM BISWENDU BHATTACHARJEE

NH maintenance gets only 1% of capex proposed for highways

The government in its budget has allocated barely Rs 2,600 crore for maintenance of national highways for financial year 2023-24, which is only 1% of the capital expenditure proposed for the highways sector. The capex is used for construction of new highways, widening of existing stretches and building bridges and tunnels, among other works. from Times of India https://ift.tt/lmZ72CM https://ift.tt/381qFGo February 06, 2023 at 12:35AM DIPAK K DASH

Religious, social bodies come out in support of Oreva MD

Several social, religious and business organizations on Saturday openly came out in support of Oreva Group managing director Jaysukh Patel, who was arrested in connection with the October 30, 2022, Morbi suspension bridge collapse that left 135 people dead. from Times of India https://ift.tt/CIMW1wV https://ift.tt/9i8eQzS February 05, 2023 at 03:58AM TNN

Hemant government looting state by wagonloads: Amit Shah

Jharkhand’s JMM-led mahagathbandhan government is the most corrupt in the country and looting by tractor-loads and wagonloads the mineral-rich state, Union home minister Amit Shah said Saturday at an event to consolidate BJP’s votes in the tribal heartland for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. from Times of India https://ift.tt/9Kxpl3M https://ift.tt/9i8eQzS February 05, 2023 at 04:15AM RAJESH KUMAR PANDEY

US fighter jets shoot down Chinese balloon over Atlantic

The United States shot down a suspected Chinese spy balloon as it floated off the country’s southeastern coast on Saturday, drawing to a close a dramatic spying saga that drew a spotlight on worsening Sino-US relations. President Joe Biden approved a military plan to shoot it down , US officials said. The Pentagon did not immediately comment. from Times of India https://ift.tt/LBtPOw2 https://ift.tt/9i8eQzS February 05, 2023 at 05:22AM Agencies

Indian markets less volatile than global peers, says Sebi

Sebi on Saturday acknowledged the current spate of excessive volatility in the stock market due to the fall in the shares of “a business conglomerate” — an allusion to Adani Group scrips. In its first official comments on the decline, a release from the markets regulator said in case it receives information about any particular stock, it examines the matter and takes appropriate measures. from Times of India https://ift.tt/HkqhcgE https://ift.tt/9i8eQzS February 05, 2023 at 01:33AM TNN

Religious, social bodies come out in support of Oreva MD

from Times of India https://ift.tt/08NGsh5 https://ift.tt/9i8eQzS February 05, 2023 at 03:58AM TNN

11 Jamia accused discharged, court calls them ‘scapegoats’

In a big setback to the prosecution, a Delhi court on Saturday discharged student activists Sharjeel Imam, Safoora Zargar, Asif Iqbal Tanha and eight others in a case related to the violence that took place at Jamia Millia Islamia in December 2019 saying they had been made “scapegoats” because police couldn’t catch the actual perpetrators. from Times of India https://ift.tt/d2mrFnT https://ift.tt/9i8eQzS February 05, 2023 at 02:02AM VINEET UPADHYAY

No impact of Adani FPO cancellation on economy: Nirmala Sitharaman

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said here on Saturday that the cancellation of Adani Enterprises’ follow-on public offer (FPO) will not have any impact on the economy and no effect on the image of the economy. Responding to queries on the crash of Adani Group shares, the finance minister said, “Regulators will do their job, and they are independent of the government. from Times of India https://ift.tt/KntWkRF https://ift.tt/9i8eQzS February 05, 2023 at 01:37AM TNN

People will get time to prepare for change in marriage age: Irani

The government on Friday informed Lok Sabha that the draft bill that proposes to change the age of marriage for girls from 18 to 21 years provides for implementation of the provision after two years from the date of notification of Act “to provide sufficient time to citizens to prepare for this momentous reform”. from Times of India https://ift.tt/8TBWwbn https://ift.tt/URaSDxg February 04, 2023 at 03:56AM TNN

Lobbyists eliminated from Budget-drafting process: Sitharaman

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said that Budget-drafting under the Narendra Modi government is done after an exhaustive exercise of consultations with stakeholders, and that power brokers or lobbyists are not entertained anymore, unlike previously. from Times of India https://ift.tt/tSrmkVl https://ift.tt/URaSDxg February 04, 2023 at 03:17AM TNN

Assets of Chidambaram’s wife, others seized in Saradha scam

The ED on Friday said it has attached assets worth Rs 6.3 crore in the Saradha money laundering case. The owners of the assets include Nalini Chidambaram, wife of former finance minister P Chidambaram. The ED said movable assets worth Rs 3.3 crore and properties worth over Rs 3 crore have been attached in an ongoing probe against Saradha group of companies. The agency added that these properties were owned by the Saradha group and other persons who were beneficiaries of the proceeds of crime. from Times of India https://ift.tt/5Sz1Gdn https://ift.tt/URaSDxg February 04, 2023 at 02:39AM TNN

Vodafone Idea gets a lifeline, govt to hold 33% stake

The Centre finally stepped in to resurrect Vodafone Idea, the ailing telecom operator, and is going ahead to pick up around 33% stake in the company to emerge as the largest shareholder. The move came after promoters Aditya Birla group and Vodafone Plc assured that they will raise as much as 20,000 crore, apart from kickstarting the exercise to launch the high-speed 5G network. from Times of India https://ift.tt/F8gDdYQ https://ift.tt/URaSDxg February 04, 2023 at 01:27AM PANKAJ DOVAL

IAF launches hunt for new medium transport aircraft to replace old AN-32s

The C-295, in turn, can carry up to 9-tonne of payload or 71 soldiers, and will replace the old Avro fleet in the IAF. While the first 16 C-295s are to be delivered in a flyaway condition by Airbus in the 2023-2025 timeframe, the remaining 40 will be produced at the new Tata-Airbus facility at Vadodara in Gujarat. from Times of India https://ift.tt/jBCr7tZ https://ift.tt/URaSDxg February 03, 2023 at 10:28PM RAJAT PANDIT

India’s Haj quota at around 1.75 lakh this year

Around 1.75 lakh pilgrims will be able to go for Haj to Saudi Arabia as per the quota assigned to India by Saudi Arabia this year. The application process for Haj is yet to be opened through the dedicated online portal by the ministry of minority affairs. The first batch for Haj normally leaves in May or June depending on the schedule notified and shared along with the guidelines by authorities in Saudi Arabia. from Times of India https://ift.tt/8exAtkX https://ift.tt/qf3Padp February 03, 2023 at 04:02AM TNN

It’s for House to take call on ‘one candidate, one seat’: SC

The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a six-year-old PIL challenging the validity of Section 33(7) of the Representation of the People Act that allowed a candidate to contest from two seats in any general election and said it was for Parliament to decide whether enacting the “one candidate-one constituency” law would further electoral democracy. from Times of India https://ift.tt/TzY5wnN https://ift.tt/qf3Padp February 03, 2023 at 03:09AM DHANANJAY MAHAPATRA

Govt committed to judge social diversity: Rijiju

The government remains committed to social diversity in appointment of judges in the higher judiciary and has been requesting the chief justices of high courts that due consideration be given to suitable candidates from among Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, minorities and women while recommending names to ensure social diversity in high courts, Law Minister Kiren Rijiju told Rajya Sabha on Thursday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/WBfE8pO https://ift.tt/qf3Padp February 03, 2023 at 02:28AM TNN

LS, RS stalled over Adani controversy; joint oppn demands probe

Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned without transacting any business on Thursday over the Adani controversy with a combined Opposition seeking a probe by a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) or an SC-monitored panel into the massive slide in the company’s stocks in the wake of allegations of fraud. The parties accused the government of forcing LIC, SBI and other public institutions to invest in the Adani group “which has endangered the savings of crores of Indians”. from Times of India https://ift.tt/hv2cxko https://ift.tt/qf3Padp February 03, 2023 at 12:53AM TNN

'Threat' to blow up Ram Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya

from Times of India https://ift.tt/AB9iZ7U https://ift.tt/qf3Padp February 02, 2023 at 09:39PM ARSHAD AFZAAL KHAN

FM Sitharaman gets numbers right, in politics and economics

Of all the Budgets she had so far presented, Nirmala Sitharaman’s fifth was seen as a critical one because of the approaching Lok Sabha polls. Persisting global headwinds and a high fiscal deficit made the task more complicated. But she has delivered, coming out with a Budget that seeks to build for the future — of the economy through stepped-up public investment in infrastructure; and of her party through carefully targeted schemes for different segments, including the vocal middle class. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Zqth3ou https://ift.tt/gB2uCSU February 02, 2023 at 05:58AM TNN

Dus Pe Bas: Budget caps capital gains benefit on luxe home sale

Planning to sell your luxury home to buy another one with an eye on a hefty profit? Here’s why you may need to do a rethink: any reinvestment of the sale proceeds exceeding Rs 10 crore will not fetch you tax deduction, with finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposing a cap on the same. from Times of India https://ift.tt/OKVapLg https://ift.tt/gB2uCSU February 02, 2023 at 04:31AM TNN

Switch hit: FM Sitharaman bats for new tax regime

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has given the beleaguered tax-paying middle class a shot in the arm while seeking to make the new income tax regime more attractive. She has proposed incentives for citizens to adopt or switch to the new tax regime—which she said would eventually become the default mode—without claiming any exemptions against investments. from Times of India https://ift.tt/9kBj7N8 https://ift.tt/gB2uCSU February 02, 2023 at 03:43AM TNN

'Domestic violence case valid even if woman’s spouse lives abroad'

Any woman residing in India either temporarily or permanently is entitled to seek relief from a court of law under the Domestic Violence Act even if her spouse lives outside the country, the Madras HC said. The court dismissed a petition challenging a domestic violence complaint filed by his wife against him in a Chennai family court. "The cause of action arises in India since the aggrieved person is residing here, even if abused economically by the spouse residing in another country," he said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/hv2bSc9 https://ift.tt/gB2uCSU February 02, 2023 at 02:08AM TNN

US may let GE make jet engines in India

The invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to make a state visit to the US comes amid efforts to achieve a quantum leap in bilateral ties, with India’s national security adviser, Ajit Doval, and his US counterpart, Jake Sullivan, tasked with launching a Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET) initiative that officials suggest will top anything the two countries, long prone to mutual distrust, have achieved so far, including the civilian nuclear agreement of 2005. from Times of India https://ift.tt/eja1Szk https://ift.tt/gB2uCSU February 02, 2023 at 01:01AM CHIDANAND RAJGHATTA

'All-inclusive visionary Budget boost for a self-reliant India'

Reflecting the upbeat sentiments of BJP and party cadres over the announcements in the Union Budget, Union home minister Amit Shah on Wednesday welcomed several proposals like tax relief to the middle class and measures to empower women, tribals and the most backward classes. from Times of India https://ift.tt/C8IDvfY https://ift.tt/gB2uCSU February 02, 2023 at 12:32AM TNN

3rd T20I: India thrash NZ by 168 runs for their biggest win

Opener Shubman Gill scored his maiden century and Hardik Pandya produced an all-round show to help India register a record shattering 168-run victory over New Zealand in the third T20I at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Wednesday. The hosts clinched the three-match series 2-1 with their biggest ever win in terms of runs in the format. It was also the biggest margin of victory in a T20I match between two full member teams. from Times of India https://ift.tt/LtJMgNz https://ift.tt/gB2uCSU February 01, 2023 at 11:02PM TIMESOFINDIA.COM