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March 06, 2024

Day after B'luru cafe blast, threat mail seeking $2.5mn sent to CM, deputy CM

A threat email demanding a ransom of $2.5 million, failing which there will be explosions in hotels, temples, trains and prominent public places across Karnataka was sent to the chief minister, deputy chief minister, home minister, Bengaluru city police commissioner and some IPS officers on March 2, a day after the IED blast at The Rameshwaram Cafe.

1 min

HC acquits ex-DU prof Saibaba of Maoist links

Conviction of all the six accused set aside, UAPA case null and void

1 min

Keralite killed.two injured in missile strike in north Israel

A Keralite lost his life while two others sustained injuries in a missile strike at an orchard in the northern Israel village of Margaliot located along the Lebanon border.

1 min

'One poll' report before poll dates are out

THE 22nd Law Commission is likely to submit the final report on the feasibility of holding simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha, state assemblies and local bodies, to the Union law ministry before the announcement of the Lok Sabha poll schedule, according to sources in the ministry.

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HC modifies order on EWS income threshold at 2.5L

THE Delhi High Court on Tuesday ordered the threshold income for admissions under the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) category in city schools, which was ₹1 lakh to ₹5 lakh as per an earlier single bench order, to be modified as ₹2.5 lakh.

1 min

SC quashes money laundering case against DKS

THE Supreme Court on Tuesday quashed a 2018 money laundering case against Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, saying no case was made out against him by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

1 min

Gurugram eatery manager held after diners given 'dry ice'

The manager of Gurugram’s Sapphire Ninty Laforestta Cafe in Sector 90 was arrested on Tuesday after five diners fell sick when they were served a “mouth freshener,” officials said.

1 min

'Road rage, fuel prices worries among car owners'

ROAD rage, pending challans and fuel prices are the top anxiety triggers among car owners while driving on Delhi-NCR roads, according to a survey report.

1 min

Former AAP LS candidate joins BJP

Balbir Singh Jakhar unsuccessfully contested 2019 general elections from West Delhi

1 min

Punjab Budget focuses on health, edu

‘Schools of Happiness’ being planned, but financial crunch blocks promised aid for women

2 mins

Sangam Vihar woes L-G playing role of Oppn, says Kejriwal

FOLLOWING LG VK Saxena's Tuesday post on X, which highlighted the plight of over 20 lakh residents of Sangam Vihar living without basic amenities and enduring a hellish existence, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has committed to rectifying these issues within seven days, directing the chief secretary to eliminate all such deficiencies in the area.

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BEING ATMANIRBHAR IS THE FIRST STEP TOWARDS A VIKSIT BHARAT

A TMANIRBHAR and Viksit.These two qualifiers of Bharat are likely to feature prominently in any word cloud constructed on national narratives since the pandemic.

3 mins

BETTER COVER NEEDED FOR THOSE WORKING IN RISK ZONES ABROAD

WARS, conflicts, and labour shortage have created risky jobs around the world; and, unfortunately, Indians too have become cannon fodder in the recruitment game.

2 mins

COURTING THE BRIDE CALLED TAMIL NADU

It may be a mistake to view Modi's vigorous engagement with the state through the prism of electoral gains alone. He could be wooing Tamils to vanquish the ideological challenge to BJP

4 mins

VISA DELAYS FOR PLAYERS NOTHING BUT FOUL PLAY

LAST week, there was a distressing appeal on social media.

2 mins

AI TO LIVE-STREAM PM SPEECH IN 8 LANGUAGES

THE BJP has taken the support of Artificial Intelligence in bridging the language gap between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his audience in non-Hindi-speaking states.

1 min

NIA raids 17 places in 7 states in prison radicalisation case

THE National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday conducted searches in 17 places across seven states in the Bengaluru prison radicalisation case, and seized a host of digital devices and incriminating documents, along with cash.

1 min

Centre told to clarify process of empanelment of Army officers

THE Supreme Court, in its order on Tuesday, directed the Centre to clarify in the next date of hearing on March 11 the process of empanelling male and female Army officers.

1 min

BJP wants SBI to share details of electoral bonds after elections: Kharge

A DAY after the State Bank of India (SBI) approached the Supreme Court seeking more time to disclose details of electoral bonds, the Congress launched a broadside against the Centre alleging that \"the Modi government is using SBI as a shield to hide its dubious dealings\".

1 min

Political leadership spearheaded India's efforts to eliminate tuberculosis

AS we navigate the winding path towards a tuberculosis-free India, it is imperative to recognise the beacon of hope emanating from the country's steadfast commitment and determination.

3 mins

SC refuses early hearing plea of Didi govt on Sandeshkhali probe

WB challenges HC order calling for CBI probe Women officers allege discrimination over promotion to rank of Colonel

1 min

'All Indian troops, including civilian staff, must leave'

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu ups ante against Delhi, sets May 10 deadline

1 min

'Decided to join BJP as it is fighting TMC's corruption'

HC judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay challenges TMC's Abhishek Banerjee

1 min

Rahul 'Nyay' yatra in Gujarat awaits big-ticket exodus

MORE than three Congress MLAs and other leaders are likely to resign from the Congress and join the BJP during Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Gujarat, sources aware of the matter said.

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On Maha turf, Shah hits out at 'dynastic politics' of Oppn

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday hit out at the Opposition over dynastic politics and appealed to the youth to vote for PM Narendra Modi to ensure his third term.

1 min

Yogi expands cabinet, inducts Rajbhar among 4

IN the first expansion of Yogi cabinet since 2022 ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, four new ministers, including Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) chief Om Prakash Rajbhar, BJP MLC Dara Singh Chauhan, RLD MLA from Purkazi Anil Kumar and BJP's Sahibabad MLA Sunil Sharma, were administered the oath of office and secrecy here on Tuesday.

1 min

Spanish gang-rape survivor leaves for Nepal, says guilty must be punished

THE Spanish biker, who was gang-raped by eight people on Friday night in Dumka, finally departed for Nepal on Tuesday amid tight security.

1 min

Trump seeks to blitz Haley in 'Super Tuesday' states

DONALD Trump looks to cement his hold on the Republican presidential nomination Tuesday as the first polls open on one of the most important days of the US electoral calendar.

1 min

UN finds evidence of sexual violence during Oct 7 Hamas attack

UN team found reasonable grounds for the sexual assaults after conducting interviews with survivors and witnesses, Hamas says findings are false claims’

1 min

Shehbaz Sharif orders 'immediate' talks with IMF for extended fund facility

PAKISTAN'S new Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered \"immediate\" talks with the IMF for an extended fund facility for his cash-strapped country, saying that improving the state of the economy would be the top priority of his government which has received the \"mandate\".

1 min

Google temporarily restores listing of apps

Tech giant, start-ups will try and find out long-term solutions through discussions, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

1 min

Consumers now prefer 3BHK over 2BHK: Survey

DESPITE a sharp increase in property prices, more consumers are willing to buy bigger and more expensive apartments.

1 min

$533 million funds currently in 100% non-US subsidiary, says Byju's

THE troubled edtech firm Byju's on Tuesday said $533 million funds are currently in a 100% non-US subsidiary of the firm and that Camshaft is no longer managing the funds.

1 min

Tata Power targets domestic solar projects, to offer easy loans

TATA POWER SOLAR SYSTEMS LIMITED (TPSSL) has expanded tie-ups to finance unsecured loans for residential solar projects along with commercial and industrial projects.

1 min

Bloomberg Index to include Indian govt bonds

BLOOMBERG on Monday announced that it will include Indian government bonds under fully accessible route (FAR) in the Bloomberg Emerging Market (EM) Local Currency Government Index and related indices beginning January 31, 2025.

1 min

No loan against shares, debentures: RBI asks JM Fin

THE Reserve Bank of India has directed JM Financial Products Ltd (JMFPL) to stop any form of financing against shares and debentures with immediate effect.

1 min

ASHWIN IN HIS OWN WORDS

Off spinner, on the verge of a special milestone, reflects on the sacrifices his familiy has made over the last decade

4 mins

Arsenal hit Sheffield for six

JORGINHO believes free-scoring Arsenal are approaching the Premier League title race with more maturity than last season, when they faltered in sight of the finishing line.

1 min

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