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January 12, 2023

CBI raids 50 FCI locations over grains scam, 2 held

THE Central Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday raided 50 locations in Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi of the Food Corporation of India (FCI), including the office and residence of executive director Sudeep Singh in Delhi.

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High pesticide levels in cardamom, HC halts Sabarimala prasad sales

THE sale of aravana payasam at Sabarimala came to a halt on Wednesday following a Kerala High Court order over unsafe pesticide levels in the cardamom used in the prasadam.

1 min

Compensation row fuels fury

To be tied to market rate, says govt but Joshimath locals unmoved; 1.5L relief announced

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V-P raps judiciary again, slams 'one-upmanship'

IN one of his strongest remarks against the judiciary, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Wednesday slammed the \"oneupmanship and public posturing\" of judges.

1 min

Old pension scheme for central armed forces: HC

THE Delhi High Court has ruled that personnel of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFS) be considered as armed forces and be governed by the old pension scheme.

1 min

10-year jail to MP in attempt to murder case

A Kavaratti court on Wednesday sentenced Lakshadweep MP Mohammed Faizal and three others to 10 years imprisonment in an attempt to murder case.

1 min

Wrong to say L-G runs city show: Govt tells SC

SLAMMING the Delhi government in a case involving the dispute between Centre and Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) regarding powers and transfer of bureaucrats, the central government on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that a wrong perception was being created that the lieutenant governor is running the show.

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NAATU NAATU WINS THE GOLDEN GLOBE

THE celebrated dance number Naatu Naatu from S S Rajamouli's epic actioner RRR made history at the 85th Golden Globe Awards on Wednesday by becoming the first Asian song to win in the Best Original Song category.

1 min

RRResponses galore

We speak to members of India's film and music fraternity who share their wishes for the RRR song, Naatu Naatu's Golden Globes historic win

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NEW YEAR, NEW HABITS

In 2023, explore movements that suit you best instead of opting for mainstream routines that might not be sustainable and practical in the long run

3 mins

City may get new Mayor by Jan-end

Lack of adequate security detail for MCD prior to R-Day pushes date for mayoral election

1 min

Gambhir meets L-G over salary dues in dozen DU colleges

BJP MP Gautam Gambhir on Wednesday met L-G Vinai Kumar Saxena over non-payment of salaries on time to teaching and non-teaching staff of 12 colleges of Delhi University.

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Delhi riots: Court frames charges against ex-AAP leader Tahir Hussain

A Delhi court on Wednesday paved the way for the commencement of trial by framing charges against former AAP leader Tahir Hussain in a money laundering case linked to riots that broke out in the capital in 2020.

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Minimum auto, taxi charges raised as govt notifies revised rates

DELHI Transport authorities on Wednesday notified the new minimum auto-taxi fares. For auto the minimum charge has been hiked by ₹5.

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₹1 CRORE TO FAMILY OF COP KILLED ON DUTY

CHIEF MINISTER Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday announced an ex-gratia of ₹1 crore for the family of Delhi Police assistant sub-inspector Shambhu Dayal, who died after being stabbed by a snatcher in Mayapuri area here.

1 min

Over half of DU freshers complain of irregular classes

NEARLY 52 percent of first-year students at the University of Delhi claimed that their classes for core subjects were not happening regularly or were not happening at all, as per the survey conducted by the Student Federation of India (SFI).

1 min

Govt okays first phase development of Najafgarh elevated corridor

WITH an aim to make Najafgarh town traffic-jam-free, Delhi government on Wednesday gave nod to the first phase of the elevated corridor project.

1 min

Dense fog cuts visibility to just 50m, expect rain in next two days: IMD

A dense cover of fog over the capital on Wednesday lowered visibility to just 50 metres, as the minimum temperature in the city stood at 5.9 degrees Celsius, a notch lower than the average for this time of the year.

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Will provide 200 units of free power if elected: DKS

TAKING a leaf out of Aam Aadmi Party's book, KPCC president DK Shivakumar on Wednesday said that Congress will provide up to 200 units of free power to every household if it comes to power after the Assembly polls.

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Snubbed for MLA ambition, Tharoor remains unfazed

SUGGESTING that it will not be a smooth ride for Shashi Tharoor to fulfill his political ambitions, the Congress high command has admonished him for hinting that he is interested in contesting Assembly polls. Tharoor, however, remained unfazed.

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Goa CM to meet Shah to halt water-sharing project

WHILE the Karnataka government is gearing up to implement the KalasaBanduri project to divert its share of water from the Mahadayi, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant led a high-level delegation to New Delhi to meet Home Minister Amit Shah in a last-ditch attempt to halt the water-sharing project.

1 min

Jagan okays ₹395 cr for small bizmen

Scheme also open to artisans, eligible people can apply through village and ward secretariats

1 min

Helmet prevented hubby from hearing wife's scream

HAD he been able to hear his wife alerting him about the falling skeletal structure of the under-construction Metro pillar 218 on the Outer Ring Road in HBR Layout, he could have stopped and prevented the deaths of her and his two-and-a-half-year-old son Vihaan. But that was not to be.

1 min

Lulu Group chief builds home for aged mothers

IN September 2016, after laying the foundation stone of his proposed mall in Thiruvananthapuram, Lulu Group chairman and managing director Yusuffali M A visited Gandhibhavan, a destitute home for senior citizens and children in Pathanapuram, Kollam.

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Ministries of minority & steel may get new heads in cabinet reshuffle

Speculation is rife in the corridors of power that the ministries of minority affairs and steel are among the few departments which are likely to get new ministers in the expected reshuffle in the Union Council of Ministers.

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Meaty sale: Winter season sees spike in trade of Indian turtles

WHILE some of the Indian tortoises are under threat due to international wildlife trade for their ornamental value, the winter season has seen a spike in their illegal trade in the domestic market for their meat.

1 min

Co-op Society for organic crop soon

Cabinet okays move for aggregation, procurement, certification, testing, branding of products

2 mins

Kharge invites 21 Opposition parties to join Bharat Jodo

IN yet another much-vaunted bid towards the Opposition unity, the Congress on Wednesday invited leaders of 21 like-minded parties to join the culmination event of the Bharat Jodo Yatra in Srinagar on January 30.

1 min

People's choice: Red code on ultra-processed food

A majority of consumers favour colour code warnings on ultra-processed food (UDFs) items, according to a survey conducted by an independent agency. The survey by Local Circle, India's leading community social media platform, claimed that seven out of ten consumers prefer red, green or orange labels on packaged food for a safe choice.

1 min

Shinde miffed with BJP for not getting a single seat

Maharashtra alliance under strain over biennial council polls

2 mins

Local connect: CRPF men to learn Kashmiri

WITH a decline in militant violence, the paramilitary CRPF is adopting people-friendly measures to have more interface with the local population by training its men deployed in the Valley in the knowhow of the Kashmiri language and making it mandatory for its personnel to wear shoe covers during searches of the residential houses during anti-militancy operations.

1 min

Rift between RJD & JD-U? Allies plan separate feasts

In Bihar, tension simmers over no action against 'anti-Nitish' leaders

2 mins

Biden 'surprised' govt records found at old office

PRESIDENT Joe Biden said he was surprised when informed that government records were found by his attorneys at his former office space in Washington.

1 min

Ukraine's mining town hanging by a thread

THE fate of a devastated saltmining town in eastern Ukraine hung in the balance on Wednesday as Ukraine said its forces were holding out against a furious Russian onslaught in one of the fiercest recent ground battles of the nearly 11-month war.

1 min

Modi holds talks, invites Netanyahu to visit India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, spoke to his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu over the telephone where both leaders agreed for further strengthen bilateral strategic cooperation.

1 min

Post outage, US FAA lifts ground stop on flights

There is no proof of a cyberattack just yet, however officials have still not ruled it out

1 min

ALL THAT GLITTERS IS TRULY GOLD

GOLDEN GLOBES

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Lenders decide to conduct 2nd auction for RCap on Jan 19

LENDERS have decided to hold the second round of auction for Reliance Capital on January 19. However, the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) will hear the plea of Torrent Investments opposing the second round of auction on Thursday.

1 min

Auto Expo 2023: Electric vehicles dominate the show

THE 16th edition of India's Auto Expo was all about electric vehicles (EVS) as leading players Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, and Tata Motors - unveiled an array of battery-powered vehicles.

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World Bank cuts India's FY24 growth rate to 6.6%

THE World Bank has revised India's 2023-24 GDP growth downwards to 6.6% from 7.1% it forecast earlier.

1 min

Hyundai to expand production capacity, launches IONIQ 5 EV

HYUNDAI MOTOR INDIA is going to increase the production capacity of its Chennai plant 8.2 lakh. Last year, the capacity at Chennai plant was 7.01 lakh, its managing director and chief executive officer Unsoo Kim said on Wednesday.

1 min

Maruti Suzuki to focus on SUVs to regain 50% domestic market share

INDIA'S largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki (MSIL) had plans to launch more sports utility vehicles (SUVS) to recover its lost market share in the domestic market.

1 min

Gross direct tax revenue grows 25% till January 10

GROSS direct tax collections up to January 10, 2023, rose 24.6% year-on-year to ₹14.71 lakh crore, as per data from the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT).

1 min

Cabinet clears scheme to promote RuPay card

AIMING to strengthen digital payment ecosystem, the Cabinet on Wednesday approved a ₹2,600 crore scheme for promoting RuPay debit cards and low-value BHIM-UPI transactions.

1 min

NCLAT refuses relief to Google

US tech giant had sought stay on penalty imposed by CCI for abusing its dominant position

2 mins

HEART OF THE MATTER

Xess' rise to fame a reflection of sport's development in region

3 mins

Shaw smashes triple century vs Assam

MUMBAI opener Prithvi Shaw again gave a glimpse of his batting prowess, scoring a career-best 379 to guide the hosts to a mammoth 687 for four declared against Assam in the Group B Ranji Trophy clash in Guwahati. Ajinkya Rahane's embellishing 191-run knock added to Assam's misery, who started confidently, losing just one wicket on way to scoring 129 on day two.

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Without his golden hockey stick, Ashok relives 1975 title triumph

AS soon as the final whistle went off at Stadium Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) on March 15, 1975, Ashok Kumar, son of legendary Dhyan Chand, threw his 17-ounce hockey stick towards a jubilant crowd.

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ROURKELA CELEBRATES, SAYS THANK YOU

IT'S cold in Rourkela during this time of the year but the steel city is all charged up. And the source of energy is hockey's grandest and biggest festival - the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup. For a city that sleeps, breathes and lives hockey, it is bracing for a show of ultimate magic.

2 mins

'Odisha will be a force in many sports disciplines in next 10 years'

ODISHA'S sports infrastructure has undergone a sea change in recent years.

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