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September 29, 2022

PFI, 8 affiliates banned for 5 yrs, SDPI spared

Home ministry notification says outfit has links with global terror groups like IS, Jamat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh

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Sr advocate R Venkataramani named AG

THE government on Wednesday appointed senior advocate R Venkataramani as new Attorney General for three years.

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Suspense over Cong prez continues; Sonia, Gehlot likely to meet today

THE suspense over the Congress presidential candidates moved to the penultimate day of filing of nomination papers, as the widely expected meeting between party president Sonia Gandhi and Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot got postponed to Thursday.

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ED arrests liquor baron Sameer Mahendru in excise policy scam case

Mahendru was arrested under provisions of the 2002 Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

1 min

Lt Gen Anil Chauhan (retd) new CDS

THE Centre on Wednesday appointed Lt General Anil Chauhan (Retired), a former eastern Army commander and director general of military operations, as the next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS).

1 min

HC quashes ban on manufacture, sale of chewing tobacco in Delhi

THE Delhi High Court has quashed the notifications of the Food Safety Commissioner prohibiting the manufacture, storage, and sale of gutka, pan masala, tobacco, and similar products in the national capital.

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SUKHASANA (EASY POSE KNEES HIGH)

In Sanskrit, ‘sukham’ means delight and ‘asana’ means pose. This basic asana is best for beginners to start their Yoga session. The pose is also relaxing and easy to

1 min

CM targets BJP for ‘crushing AAP’

Day after Vijay Nair’s arrest, Kejriwal asks cadre in poll-bound Guj to be ready for arrests

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HC seeks govt stand on involving vets to tackle lumpy skin disease

The plea came up before a bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad which listed it for further hearing on October 14.

1 min

Bhagat Singh anniv: Govt launches blood donation drive

DELHI government on Wednesday organised a mega blood donation drive on the occasion of the birth anniversary of freedom fighter Bhagat Singh.

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Yamuna water level starts dropping but still above danger mark; displaced wait to return

The water level in Yamuna river in Delhi started receding after breaching the evacuation mark of 206 metres, with Haryana reducing the flow from the Hathnikund Barrage in Yamunanagar, officials said on Wednesday.

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Kejriwal leaves NDMC meet after being quizzed on schools

CHIEF Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday walked out of the council meeting convened by the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) after members questioned his contribution to the schools falling under his constituency, according to the council leaders.

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100% green generation goal by 2024: NDMC unveils Solar Policy draft

THE New Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) on Wednesday announced the draft of the Solar Policy 2022, prepared with a vision to convert its area to consume 100 per cent green power by 2024.

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Protest in Haryana univ as girls told to shun shorts

A protest broke out at the Central University of Haryana in Mahendragarh district on Wednesday after a hostel warden told the girls not to wear shorts as it provokes boys and leads to molestation.

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Court grants bail to Amanatullah in Waqf Board irregularities case

A Delhi court on Wednesday granted bail to AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan in a case related to alleged irregularities in the Waqf Board, saying that “prima facie the allegations against the accused are not grave and serious in nature”.

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‘Install modified anti-smog guns atop 125 high-rises to curb dust pollution’

LIEUTENANT Governor V K Saxena directed officials on Wednesday to install modified anti-smog guns atop 125 building across the capital to control dust pollution.

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23 Twitter accounts blocked by cyber unit of Delhi Police

THE Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations (IFSO) unit of the Delhi Police on Wednesday blocked 23 Twitter accounts for allegedly posting content related to child pornography and rape.

1 min

West Delhi liquor shop robbed of ₹30 lakh

A government liquor shop in West Delhi's Khyala area was robbed of Rs 30 lakh in cash in a break-in, police said on Wednesday.

1 min

Man who stole 230 bags of pulses held after 9 years

ON the run for nine years, the Crime Branch unit of Delhi Police on Wednesday arrested an absconding accused for allegedly looting 230 bags of pulses and cereals from a godown in Siraspur in the capital.

1 min

Stubble burning back to haunt NCR

Satellite data shows red dots indicating farm fires in northwest region, including in Pakistan

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BJP SEEKS CONG APOLOGY FOR 'PAYCM' POSTERS IN K'TAKA

APOLOGISE to people for ‘PayCM’ campaign: BJP to Congress Bengaluru, Sep 28 (PTI) Hitting out at the Congress for the ‘PayCM’ campaign, BJP nation General Secretary in-charge of Karnataka Arun Singh on Wednesday said it was an insult to Basavaraj Bommai, who is a “common man CM” and demanded that the opposition party apologise to the people of the state.

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Cuttack’s tryst with man-elephant conflict,2 die

CUTTACK woke up to the tragedy of man-animal conflict after a herd of elephants entered the city where it trampled to death two elderly persons, including a woman, during wee hours of Wednesday.

1 min

CBI raids properties of Congress leader DKS

Central agencies conduct searches a day before Bharat Jodo Yatra’s entry into poll-bound Karnataka

1 min

Vaishnaw rubbishes reports on Centre dropping SCOR Zone

UNION Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday clarified that the Centre had not changed any plans regarding the establishment of South Coast Railway (SCOR) zone with Visakhapatnam as its headquarters.

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Relief for TS as HC stays Centre's order on power dues

THE Telangana High Court on Wednesday termed the Union Government's order asking the Telangana power utilities to pay Andhra Pradesh for electricity supplied in the past was prima facie illegal as it had not heard TS power utilities before issuing the said order.

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Vaishnaw rubbishes reports on Centre dropping SCOR Zone

UNION Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday clarified that the Centre had not changed any plans regarding the establishment of South Coast Railway (SCOR) zone with Visakhapatnam as its headquarters.

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KCR announces ₹368 cr bonus for SCCL staff

IN what can be described as a special Dasara gift, Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao on Wednesday announced 30 per cent profit share of Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) for 2021-22 to its employees as bonus.

1 min

Bhatukamma: Colours of 9 festive days evoke grandeur in Hyderabad

AMALGAMATION of Navaratri with Bhatukamma of Telangana is a recipe that evokes grandeur and pomp in Hyderabad.

1 min

Malayalam actor alleges mob molestation at mall

IN A shocking revelation made through an Instagram post, a popular Malayalam actor has said she experienced sexual misconduct during a film promotion event at a mall in this north Kerala district.

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BEWARE, COVID-19 IS STILL LURKING AROUND

WHEN two dozen Omicron variants, though not as destructive as Delta, continue to prey on millions of people across the globe, rendering them fatigued and temporarily unfit for employment, it's irrational to write off the pandemic.

1 min

WHAT IF TUCKER CARLSON IS RIGHT

WE Indians are either living in denial or just too happy to be here. The better undoubtedly is denial.

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JAISHANKAR'S DOGFIGHT WITH THE U.S. ON PAK's F16 FLEET UPGRADE

WHEN a scholarly, soft-spoken retired diplomat resorts to hard talk, it makes you sit up and take notice.

1 min

POLES APART: UK's MONARCHY AND INDIA'S DEMOCRACY

A republic is far closer to democratic traditions than a monarchy, where a queen or king from one dynasty is more privileged than the rest of the citizens

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SC setback to Gujarat IPS officer linked to Ishrat probe

GUJARAT IPS officer Satish Chandra Verma who assisted in Ishrat Jahan probe suffered a setback on Wednesday as the Supreme Court confirmed Delhi HC's order of refusing to stay his dismissal from service.

1 min

Antony appears at Delhi court in Tatra truck corruption case

FORMER Defence Minister AK Antony on Wednesday appeared before Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court and was cross examined in connection with the CBI's case concerning the Tatra trucks corruption case.

1 min

Cabinet minister rules out Gehlot's resignation as CM

We will all continue to work under leadership of Gehlot: Khachariawas

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ASI discovers 26 ancient caves in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve

THE Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has discovered 26 ancient caves, dating to 2nd-5th century CE, in Madhya Pradesh's Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve area.

1 min

'Elector details' plague Cong prez poll

AS the crisis-ridden Congress is bracing for presidential elections, it is facing increasing questions on the transparency of the election process.

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Govt move to ban PFI triggers uproar as BJP, Oppn trade charges

THE Central government’s decision to ban on Popular Front Of India (PFI) for alleged terrorists activities has triggered sharp political reactions, with some Opposition parties slamming the government and seeking action against RSS while BJP leaders welcoming the ban.

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NGT notice to Uttarakhand over arbitrary classification of rivers

A principal bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Tuesday issued notice to the Uttarakhand government seeking its response within four weeks on how and under what law the classification of perennial and non-perennial rivers in the state has been changed.

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HC grants interim bail to ex-DGP Sreekumar in Gujarat riots case

THE Gujarat High Court on Wednesday granted interim bail to retired state DirectorGeneral of Police RB Sreekumar until November 15, in a case of alleged forgery and fabrication of evidence linked to the 2002 Gujarat riots.

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No coercive action on BJP MP in Deoghar ATC case: J'khand HC

IN a relief Nishikant Jharkhand for BJP MP Dubey, the High Court on Wednesday ordered no coercive action against him in a case related to his entering the air traffic control (ATC) room and obtaining takeoff clearance at Deoghar airport.

1 min

HC calls Didi's doorstep ration scheme illegal

A division bench of Justices Anirudhha Roy & Chitta Ranjan Das says it contradicts National Food Security Act

2 mins

Bajrang Dal creates ruckus at Garba venue

BAJRANG Dal workers created ruckus at Garba event over the participation of people from the Muslim community. The workers thrashed more than 3 men at various Garba pandals.

1 min

'Hami asto': Border tourism gains momentum in J&K

WITH the security situation improving in the Valley and peace at the Line of Control (LoC) due to ongoing border ceasefire between Indian and Pakistani troops, the border areas, which used to be no-go areas for civilians, have been opened up for border tourism, prompting the locals to convert their houses into homestays for tourists.

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AAP minister issued notice over leaked tape, may be sacked

PUNJAB Food Processing and Horticulture Minister Fauja Singh Sarari faces losing his portfolio as the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday served him a show cause notice over a purported audio clip that went viral in which the minister and his officer on special duty (OSD) are heard discussing ways to extort money from food grain contractors.

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Ishaq Dar becomes cash-strapped Pakistan's new finance minister

CASH-STRAPPED Pakistan on Wednesday turned to Ishaq Dar, a three-time former finance minister, to steer the country's economy out of the woods and the impact of the unprecedented floods after he ended five years of self-exile in the UK.

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Despite pressure, Biden keeps refugee target at 1.25L

US President Joe Biden on Wednesday kept the nation's cap on refugee admissions at 1,25,000 for the 2023 budget year, despite pressure from advocates to raise it even higher to meet the need after falling far short of that target this year.

1 min

Bank of England buys govt bonds to stem sell-off

Emergency action comes a day after IMF slammed Britain's inflation-fighting budget

1 min

Yuan slides to 14-year low against dollar after Fed hikes interest rate

China's yuan fell to a 14-year low against the dollar Wednesday despite central bank efforts to stem the slide after US interest rate hikes prompted traders to convert money into dollars in search of higher returns.

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China's former graft buster charged with taking bribes

A former top graft buster at China's ministry for intelligence and counterintelligence has been indicted on bribery charges, just weeks before a major congress of the ruling Communist Party whose leader Xi Jinping has made fighting corruption a signature issue.

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Ukrainian separatists urge Putin to annex occupied lands

THE pro-Moscow leaders of Ukraine's Lugansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions called on President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday to formally annex the territories into Russia, claiming residents had backed the move in a referendum.

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Delhi HC grants bail to former NSE CEO, COO

THE Delhi High court on Wednesday granted bail to former NSE CEO Chitra Ramakrishna and former group operating officer Anand Subramanian in co-location scam case.

1 min

SEC fines Oracle $23 mn for bribing officials

FOR the second time, Oracle has been fined by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). The firm has to pay $23 million to settle charges.

1 min

Tata Motors unveils sub-10L EV

Tiago.ev introductory price starts from 8.49 lakh for the first 10,000 customers

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EQUITY MARKET FALLS FOR 6TH STRAIGHT SESSION

INDIAN equity market closed in the red for the sixth straight session with benchmark indices - Sensex and Nifty-falling nearly 1% each on Wednesday.

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Financing remains crucial challenge for gold jewellery industry: Report

OVER 20% of loans given to the Indian gem and jewellery industry have become non-performing assets (NPAS), resulting in the industry gaining just 2.7% of the country's total credit issuance.

1 min

How high crude prices g are breaking India's back'

FOREIGN minister S Jaishankar was not wrong when he said on Tuesday high oil prices are breaking India's back.

1 min

iPhone 14 India production credit positive, says Moody's

APPLE'S plans to manufacture iPhone 14 products in India is credit positive because it will diversify its manufacturing base that is highly concentrated in China, according to Moody's Investors Service.

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As demand picks up, Nikon India to focus on digital content creator mkt

IMAGING major Nikon India to focus more on the digital content creator market as the demand picks up in the segment.

1 min

Spain tops Portugal late to reach final four

LUIS Enrique was ready for the criticism to start pouring out back home. He knew another setback so close to the World Cup would raise questions about his team and his work.

1 min

Shooter Mendiratta finishes fourth, bags Paris Olympic quota

Bhowneesh Mendiratta went against the script to pull a rabbit out of a hat.

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Wrestlers and lifters all set to add glitter a day after opening ceremony

THE opening ceremony of India's prestigious multi-discipline sporting extravaganza, National Games, will be held in Ahmedabad on Thursday.

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India pacers thrive on the Greenfield

THE pitch at the Greenfield Stadium couldn't have been more green.

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IOC green signal for amending IOA constitution

After the meeting with all interested parties, the International Olympic Committee has agreed for the election to be held under newly-approved provisions

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'I WANT PEOPLE TO NOTICE ALL MY CHARACTERS'

Jamtara actor Amit Sial shares life lessons, talks about careers choices and reminisces friendship with Randeep Hooda

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Innovative, fleshed-out sci-fi

IT has been over two years since Death Stranding released for PlayStation, but only a few months since it was released for Windows.

1 min

Fine Feasting

Make the most of this Navratri season by taking cues from Delhi-NCR chefs who suggest various ways to add a flavourful twist to conventional Sattvic dishes

2 mins

HEART OF THE MATTER

On World Heart Day, cardiologists share tips on how to keep your food intake and exercise regimen in check this festive season

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Nimrat Kaur begins filming for 'Happy Teachers' Day' in Pune

ACTOR Nimrat Kaur kicked off the shoot for her next film Happy Teachers' Day in Pune on Wednesday.

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