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Patiala clash: 3 senior cops moved, 3 accused held

A day after the clash between two groups in Patiala outside the Kali Mata temple over a protest march, the Punjab government on Saturday transferred the top three police officers of the district and ordered the suspension of mobile internet services from 9.30 am to 6 pm. from Times of India https://ift.tt/kAwSLdn via IFTTT

Katie Taylor v Amanda Serrano: Charting the remarkable story of the rise of women's boxing

Women's boxing was banned in England for 116 years. This weekend, Katie Taylor will headline at Madison Square Garden. This is the story of the sport's rise - and one woman who made all the difference. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QWf6EMp

Live: 20 civilians leave Mariupol's Azovstal site, Ukrainian regiment says

Meanwhile, the Ukrainian military said on Saturday a Russian missile strike on Odesa airport has damaged the runway and it can no longer be used. Also, Ukrainian forces fought village by village Saturday to hold back a Russian advance through the country’s east, while the United Nations worked to broker a civilian evacuation from the last Ukrainian stronghold in the bombed-out ruins of the port city of Mariupol. Stay with TOI for latest updates: from Times of India https://ift.tt/x4fFomI via IFTTT

Sri Lanka hikes price of medicines 40% amid economic crisis

Prices rise 40% as an economic crisis bites, leaving some Sri Lankans cutting short treatments. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4qhsf3c

IPL 2022: MI win their first game of the season

Mumbai Indians finally opened their account in the ongoing season of the IPL with a 5-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals. Opting to field, MI restricted RR to 158 for six, despite a fine 52-ball 67 by Jos Buttler at the top. In reply, MI chased down the target in 19.2 overs with Suryakumar Yadav (51) emerging as the top scorer. Surya in company of Tilak Varma (35) added 81 to keep MI in the hunt, before Tim David (20) finished the job. from Times of India https://ift.tt/eJYS2gk via IFTTT

Clearing bombs with their hands: The bomb disposal unit saving a city

The city of Mykolaiv is being shelled almost daily. But the attacks themselves aren’t the only threat because the pieces of artillery left behind can be just as fatal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FkOXCZv

Right to speedy justice lies in tatters, says AG

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12 years to overcome Covid losses: RBI

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) expects the Indian economy to overcome losses arising out of the pandemic only by 2034-35. The output losses on account of the pandemic are estimated to be over Rs 52 lakh crore over the last three years. In its first detailed analysis of the impact of the pandemic, the RBI published a report 'Scars of the pandemic' in its annual publication on currency and finance. from Times of India https://ift.tt/mGsibxL via IFTTT

Dexter Jackson: How it feels to be pardoned by the US president

Dexter Jackson knew he had "a one in a million chance" of being pardoned - but "never lost faith". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8y6mWV3

Coal shortage, heatwave and dry spell spark power crisis

An energy crisis is looming over a vast swathe of land from the northern states to southern India as low coal supplies across the majority of thermal power plants have set off blackouts in several urban and rural areas where domestic demand for electricity has spiked manifold because of an unusually early and record-shattering heatwave and dry weather. from Times of India https://ift.tt/soS5NEg via IFTTT

British Virgin Islands: UK should take back rule - report

The British overseas territory's government should be dissolved for two years, a report recommends. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LgmukAK

Alexanda Kotey: IS 'Beatle' sentenced to life in US for murders in Syria

Alexanda Kotey, 38, pleaded guilty last September to the beheading of IS hostages in Syria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3KbqzCs

The children surviving Ukraine’s war without their parents

Eleven-year-old Angelina is one of many children who were forced to flee hundreds of miles from their homes on Ukraine's front line. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Htkxwfg

No one can use fraud to convert: India to EU team

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Railways to cancel 670 passenger train trips to rush coal rakes

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Ukraine round-up: UN visit and a Russian roubles row

Blasts hit Kyiv while the UN chief is in the city, and there's a dispute over who is buying gas from Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WnF7GCv

Ukraine war: UN chief admits Security Council has failed

António Guterres criticises his organisation's Security Council, saying it failed to prevent or end the war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RABT0k

Live: Blasts hit Kyiv while UN chief visiting, Ukraine blames Russian missiles

Russia struck the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv shortly after a meeting between President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres. Stay with TOI for the latest developments. from Times of India https://ift.tt/WuoitFy via IFTTT

Modi urges oppn states to cut fuel VAT; CMs hit back

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Congress downplays breakdown in Prashant Kishor talks

Congress on Wednesday said its doors were always open for individuals and suggestions, as it tried to play down the breakdown in talks with election strategist Prashant Kishor. Faced with questions if the party's chapter with Kishor was closed, and why the talks had failed, Congress spokesman Pawan Khera, in an indirect answer, said, "The doors and windows of Congress party are always open." from Times of India https://ift.tt/P8w1bgq via IFTTT

Air India to buy AirAsia India as Tatas kick off 4-airline consolidation

In what will be its first M&A under new owner Tata Sons, Air India has proposed to buy low-cost carrier AirAsia India, according to an application with the Competition Commission of India (CCI). The move will see Malaysia's AirAsia exiting the airline venture nine years after it entered India with high hopes. from Times of India https://ift.tt/FH6XZED via IFTTT

Liverpool beat Villarreal to put one foot in UCL final

Liverpool are on the brink of a third Champions League final in five seasons after breaking Villarreal's resistance to win the first leg of their semi-final 2-0 at Anfield on Wednesday. Two goals in two minutes undid Villarreal boss Unai Emery's defensive game plan as Pervis Estupinan deflected Jordan Henderson's cross into his own net before Sadio Mane slotted in a second. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Zye9qTa via IFTTT

Must be confident, not pale imitation of others: Jaishankar

Following his strong pushback against Europe on India's ties with Russia, foreign minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday once again justified India's position on Ukraine, saying India's choices and positions are best placed to advance the goal of ending the conflict and returning to the dialogue table. from Times of India https://ift.tt/39Bnwkt via IFTTT

Boeing: Plane-maker reveals losses from Trump Air Force One deal

The US plane-maker reveals costs from the deal former US President Donald Trump renegotiated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PEdJaqV

IPL: Rashid & Rahul power GT's stunning win over SRH

Pace sensation Umran Malik's stunning figures of 5/25 -- his maiden five-for -- went in vain as Gujarat Titans defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by 5 wickets in a last-ball thriller at the Wankhede. Titans chased down a stiff target of 196 thanks to batting heroics of Rashid Khan (31 not out) & Rahul Tewatia (40 not out). Wriddhiman Saha (68 off 38) also contributed with a with a crucial knock at the top of the order. from Times of India https://ift.tt/WTByVqk via IFTTT

Bitcoin becomes official currency in Central African Republic

The Central Africa Republic is one of the world's poorest countries, and is a close Russian ally. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/97MI0Xz

Govt concedes lockdown forced large number of migrants to trudge home

Over 46,000 calls, including 32,986 for movement of stranded persons by Shramik special trains, were received by the home ministry control room between the onset of the first Covid lockdown on March 25, 2020 and December 31, 2020, according to the home ministry annual report for 2020-21. from Times of India https://ift.tt/EArG0K4 via IFTTT

Why are Sudan's Janjaweed on the attack again in Darfur?

Two decades since the conflict began, deadly raids by Arab militia are becoming more frequent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/R38KClv

LIC IPO price band fixed at Rs 902-949, issue size Rs 21,000 crore

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Ros Atkins on… Finland, Nato and Russia

Ros Atkins looks why Nato’s border with Russia looks likely to expand significantly, as both Finland and Sweden consider applying to join the alliance. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oDN4FHP

Live: Kamala Harris tests positive for Covid

India has approved emergency use of Biological E's Covid-19 vaccine Corbevax for children aged five to 12 and Bharat Biotech's Covaxin for six to 12-year olds. Centre said that over 86 per cent of India's adult population is now fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Stay with TOI for the latest developments from Times of India https://ift.tt/HOUEuCs via IFTTT

Russia to suspend gas supplies to Poland

Polish state gas firm PGNiG says it has been told by Gazprom supplies will be halted from Wednesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UzQ6KMs

After 2 years, SC to resume Article 370 hearings in July

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Section in Cong questioned Kishor's dalliance with parties

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Johnny Depp blames 'burn Amber' text on Monty Python

Mr Depp defends messages sent to fellow actor Paul Bettany saying he would burn his then-girlfriend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Xin5DcV

Ukraine: Facing the Russian Army on the frontline in Donbas

Ukrainian forces have been holding the line in Donbas since 2014, but what was sporadic fighting has now turned into a full-blown war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QSF0eim

IPL: Dhawan trumps Rayudu as PBKS beat CSK by 11 runs

Flamboyant opener Shikhar Dhawan struck a magnificent 88 not out to trump Ambati Rayudu in the battle of batting heroics as Punjab Kings beat Chennai Super Kings by 11 runs in an IPL thriller on Monday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/1VZu6QX via IFTTT

Since when is reciting Chalisa treason? BJP attacks MVA

Coming out in defence of the lawmaker couple from Maharashtra — independent MP wife Navneet Rana and her husband, MLA Ravi Rana, also an independent — BJP on Sunday accused Maharashtra’s MVA government of having hatred for Hindu faith and asked since when reciting the Hanuman Chalisa has become seditious. from Times of India https://ift.tt/ReqFjoC via IFTTT

France election: 'Many voted to build a barricade against the far-right', says Macron

After becoming the first French president re-elected in 20 years, Emmanuel Macron told supporters he was "the president of all." from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HME84uj

India Covid cases up nearly 2x in a week

Covid-19 cases have begun inching up in at least 12 states, rising from three last week, even as the country reported nearly twice as many cases in the week ending Sunday as in the previous seven days.india from Times of India https://ift.tt/q15fJcz via IFTTT

Cops-killer LeT man among 3 terrorists shot in J&K

A Lashkar-e-Taiba deputy commander wanted for killing two J&K police officers in separate attacks last year and a Srinagar teen reported missing by his family were among three terrorists shot dead in a gunfight with security forces at Pahoo in south Kashmir’s Pulwama on Sunday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/n9qiupP via IFTTT

IPL: Rahul hits 2nd ton to guide LSG to 36-run win over MI

Five-time champions Mumbai Indians were knocked out of Indian Premier League after losing their eighth successive match by 36 runs to Lucknow Super Giants on Sunday. Skipper KL Rahul smashed his second hundred as he guided Lucknow Super Giants to 168 for 6 and then restricted MI to 132 for 8 in 20 overs. Rahul's 103 not out off 62 balls was laced with 12 fours and four sixes. from Times of India https://ift.tt/ej1sTqH via IFTTT

India has shown that it can crush terror emanating from across border: Rajnath Singh

Defence minister Rajnath Singh said on Saturday that the Army has “minimal role in internal security” and it wants AFSPA withdrawn from J&K, but the situation must become conducive for removing emergency powers granted to troops in the Union territory hit by decades of separatism and terrorism. from Times of India https://ift.tt/qhWXoAe via IFTTT

PM to visit J&K today, launch projects worth Rs 20,000cr

Thousands of elected rural representatives from across J&K made their way to Palli panchayat in the frontier district of Jammu’s Samba, where PM Narendra Modi is scheduled to address the nation on Panchayati Raj Diwas on Sunday and launch development projects amounting to more than Rs 20,000 crore for the Union territory. from Times of India https://ift.tt/X4imJUz via IFTTT

'UP plans to bring uniform civil code even without oppn backing'

The UP government is "seriously" contemplating bringing the proposed uniform civil code into force in the state, whether the opposition supports it or not, deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya declared on Saturday. His remark came within a day of Union home minister Amit Shah reportedly telling party functionaries at the BJP office in MP's Bhopal that "it is time to focus on a uniform code". from Times of India https://ift.tt/Iw96ELU via IFTTT

Defence PRO deletes tweet on Army’s J&K iftar after trolling

A tweet by an official handle of the defence ministry in Jammu and Kashmir about the Army hosting an iftar in Doda district was deleted after it came under attack from some anti-minority forces on social media, raising concerns about the abject capitulation in military and veteran circles. from Times of India https://ift.tt/myjNpU7 via IFTTT

Drivers stop train midway for tea, Railways orders probe

A day after loco pilots of the Gwalior-Barauni Express (11123) stopped the train near a railway crossing close to Siwan station in Bihar to have tea, the Railways on Saturday ordered an inquiry into the strange act. from Times of India https://ift.tt/BFzS5iC via IFTTT

2 Jaish men killed in south Kashmir; slain Jammu fidayeen duo may be Afghanis

Security forces gunned down a Pakistani terrorist and a local operative of the Jaish-e-Mohammad group within hours of each other in a shootout in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Saturday, while two more members of the outlawed Pakistan-backed outfit were holding out in a house where their associates were killed. from Times of India https://ift.tt/9S3A8JW via IFTTT

Live: Delhi reports over 1,000 fresh Covid cases, 2nd time in 3 days

Delhi on Friday reported 1,042 fresh Covid-19 cases, 757 recoveries, and 2 deaths in the last 24 hours. While the active cases have reached 3,253, the positivity rate stands at 4.64 per cent. Stay with TOI for latest updates: from Times of India https://ift.tt/wFyX163 via IFTTT

Somalia: At least six killed in Mogadishu attack near beach

The attack reportedly happened near a beach in the capital, Mogadishu. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/INDOqmv

Won’t recognise Pakistani degrees, say UGC, AICTE

Higher education regulators have advised Indian students, including Overseas Citizens of India, not to travel to Pakistan for higher studies. The University Grants Commission (UGC) and All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) in a joint notification on Friday said students pursuing higher education in Pakistan will not be eligible for employment or further studies in India thereafter. from Times of India https://ift.tt/6gvt4eV via IFTTT

Pak NSC rules out ‘foreign conspiracy’ theory in ousting Imran

Pakistan on Friday ruled out evidence of “foreign conspiracy” to oust former prime minister Imran Khan at a meeting of the country’s high-powered National Security Committee (NSC) chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. from Times of India https://ift.tt/1uOQ6rY via IFTTT

Marjorie Taylor Greene: I did not call for violent capitol insurrection

Georgia Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene is on trial for allegedly violating a Civil War era law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pctKbMd

2 Pak terrorists on suicide mission killed

Two Pakistani terrorists of the outlawed Jaish-e-Mohammad group and a CISF officer were killed while nine more security personnel suffered bullet and splinter wounds in a four-hour gunfight following an ambush on a paramilitary bus early Friday near Sunjuwan military camp, 8km from Jammu city. from Times of India https://ift.tt/WJ0cPMe via IFTTT

No greater violation of human rights than terrorism: Shah

Describing India as worst hit by the scourge of terrorism, home minister Amit Shah on Thursday said there is no greater violation of human rights than terrorism and that ending terrorism is intrinsic to safeguarding human rights. from Times of India https://ift.tt/sSH635i via IFTTT

From Sabarmati Ashram to JCB factory in Guj: Johnson's Day 1 in India

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India ready to lead post-pandemic world, says Anurag Thakur

India is racing ahead with reforms at an unprecedented pace and is also playing a greater geostrategic role in the world, Union information and broadcasting, and sports and youth affairs minister Anurag Thakur said on Thursday while speaking at the inaugural session of the Times Network India Economic Conclave. from Times of India https://ift.tt/tbUEsaz via IFTTT

Mariupol: Satellite images suggest mass graves dug near besieged city

The satellite images suggest more than 200 bodies could be there, as Ukraine accuses Russian troops of mass killings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xiWj9v1

3 terrorists killed in Baramulla encounter

Top Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Yousuf Kantroo, possibly the longest surviving terrorist in Kashmir, was among the three terrorists killed in an encounter on Thursday in the Malwah area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. from Times of India https://ift.tt/xF8LPkY via IFTTT

PM Modi gives WHO chief a Gujarati name: Tulsibhai

PM Narendra Modi gave WHO director general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus a ‘pucca’ Gujarati name at his request—Tulsibhai. Modi said Ghebreyesus—the first Ethiopian and African to head WHO—has told him how much he loves India and about his Indian-origin teachers from his childhood. from Times of India https://ift.tt/KxupyM6 via IFTTT

Russia releases video of intercontinental ballistic missile launch

President Putin says the new Sarmat missile is food for thought for those who try to threaten Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BY6fn5I

Reasoned verdict 5 months late, SC nixes HC order

An unreasonably long time gap between passing an operative order and the reasoned judgement could result in quashing of the verdict as the Supreme Court has set aside the Allahabad high court's acquittal order in a murder case as the HC delivered its reasoned verdict five months after passing the short operative order to acquit the accused. from Times of India https://ift.tt/joxN5ny via IFTTT

Ukraine war: Holocaust survivor aged 91 among Mariupol's civilian dead - reports

The woman reportedly died in a basement more than 80 years after surviving the city's Nazi occupiers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Qe1q7NY

'Exiled' Nawaz Sharif to be back in Pakistan after Eid, face the courts

Pakistan's former three-time PM Nawaz Sharif is returning to the country after Eid to voluntarily face the judicial process in all cases against him, federal minister and PML-N leader Javed Latif said on Wednesday. He also revealed that PPP had named the party’s chairperson Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari for the vacant foreign minister's berth and that he would take the oath for the office after returning from London. from Times of India https://ift.tt/yL4GJ9i via IFTTT

Emmanuel Macron: From political outsider to president

Emmanuel Macron was dismissed as an outsider five years ago. Now, he faces a new challenge: his own record. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6x4rpJB

Pakistan spy ring: Army officers under scanner

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IMF cuts India’s FY23 growth forecast to 8.2% from 9%

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Covid: As cases rise, Centre asks Delhi, 4 other states to up vigil

“There are a few states which are reporting a higher contribution to India’s cases and higher positivity. This ministry has advised all states/Union Territories to follow a risk-assessment based approach on the opening of economic and social activities without losing the gains made so far in the fight against the pandemic,” the health secretary wrote in a letter to these states. from Times of India https://ift.tt/9jHrlCq via IFTTT

Ukraine war: Kyiv's allies pledge more weapons to help win war

Leaders pledge to send more artillery and other weapons as Russia launches a fresh offensive in eastern Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/egpafDm

IPL: du Plessis hits 96 as Bangalore beat Lucknow by 18 runs

Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Faf du Plessis led from the front with a sparkling 96 to set up an 18-run win over Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League on Tuesday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/0HmroSw via IFTTT

Will recover Rs 3L cr debt from past governments: Mann

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White House hosts first Easter egg roll since pandemic

The Easter egg roll made its return to the White House's South Lawn on a rainy Monday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sO9oVLX

ED attaches Rs 757 crore assets of Amway

The Enforcement Directorate has accused Amway India Enterprises of running a multi-level marketing scam, while attaching its assets worth Rs 757 crore on Monday, including its factory in Tamil Nadu’s Dindigul district and bank balances of Rs 346 crore. The agency said its money trail against Amway revealed that the company had collected Rs 27,562 crore from its business operations from 2002-03 to 2021-22. from Times of India https://ift.tt/D0oBwLG via IFTTT

Apple staff make bid for first union at a US store

Employees must get signatures from 30% of staff at New York's Grand Central Station for a union election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wg7xLq1

Pakistan: Death sentences over killing of Sri Lankan accused of blasphemy

Dozens are also given jail terms for the lynching of a Sri Lankan man accused of insulting Islam. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zZyXuYD

IPL: Buttler ton, Chahal hat-trick in Rajasthan’s 7-run win over KKR

Jos Buttler's magnificent second hundred of this IPL season was beautifully complemented by a 'five-star' Yuzvendra Chahal, who spun his web with a hat-trick as Rajasthan Royals won a high-scoring thriller against Kolkata Knight Riders by 7 runs on Monday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Z84F9vx via IFTTT

Ukraine war: Donbas tourist town braces for Russian assault

Sviatohirsk was a tourist trail staple but is now just another place in the Donbas where people flee war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ID3EgT8

Investment proposals seek to create 2.4L jobs in J&K

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Older residents of the east reluctant to hit the road

While young Ukrainians have moved to safety, many older residents say they have no choice but to stay. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/C3YEu7U

IPL: Miller powers GT to sensational win over CSK

The big-hitting David Miller blazed away to a 51-ball 94 as Gujarat Titans pulled off an incredible come-from-behind three-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings in the IPL here on Sunday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/T7ou9eH via IFTTT

India stalling WHO’s global toll report, says NYT

“India’s basic objection has not been with the result (whatever they might have been) but rather the methodology adopted for the same,” the health ministry said, underlining that India has been in regular and in-depth technical exchange with WHO on the issue. If the model adopted is accurate and reliable, “it should be authenticated by running it for all Tier I countries and if result of such exercise may be shared with all Member States”. from Times of India https://ift.tt/yx8NBQL via IFTTT

Ukraine round-up: Residents rebuild Bucha as Russia bans UK PM

A few residents clear up after Russia's occupation, as Boris Johnson becomes persona non grata in Moscow. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/y3EGPH2

'Shocked by PM's silence on those spreading bigotry'

Questioning PM Narendra Modi’s silence on the issue of communal violence at several places in the country during Ram Navami celebrations, 13 opposition leaders, in a joint appeal, said they are anguished by the “polarisation” of society and the growing number of hate speeches. from Times of India https://ift.tt/qEYNil7 via IFTTT

Russian warship: Moskva crew 'shown for first time since sinking'

Russia's defence ministry releases a video purportedly showing the crew of the Moskva in Sevastopol. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pWG0smD

Multiple people injured in shooting at South Carolina mall

shooting at a shopping mall in South Carolina's capital has left multiple people injured, police said. Columbia police said the shooting occurred Saturday afternoon at Columbiana Centre. ``We have confirmed that people have been injured during the incident _ they are receiving medical attention,'' police tweeted. ``The extent of injuries unknown at this time.'' from Times of India https://ift.tt/QqpLPnD via IFTTT

In pics: Who wore what at Alia -Ranbir's big wedding bash

Celebs dressed their best for the couple's post-wedding celebration. from Times of India https://ift.tt/N9KA52r via IFTTT

In pics: Tara, Malaika & celebs at RK-Alia's party

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Arizona man arrested after dogs, cats and snakes found in home freezer

Police say photos of the frozen dogs, lizards, snakes and other animals are too graphic to release. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/T6JsnCl

Twitter adopts 'poison pill' to fight Elon Musk

The board set up a shareholder rights plan, exercisable if a party acquires 15% of the stock without prior approval, lasting for one year only. The plan seeks to ensure that anyone taking control of Twitter through open market accumulation pays all shareholders an appropriate control premium, according to a statement on Friday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/vF89zQX via IFTTT

Twitter board takes action to fight Musk bid

The so-called "poison pill" measure is in response to Elon Musk's $43bn cash buyout offer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZRvjzXL

Navy goes full steam ahead for indigenisation

The Navy also has the initial approval or `acceptance of necessity (AoN) for another 47 warships and submarines to be built in India at a cost of over Rs 1.5 lakh crore in the future. “Warship-building in the country has a multiplier effect, with one shipyard job leading to the creation of around six jobs in the ancillary industries,” a defence official said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/HsEaPJ0 via IFTTT

Three coaches of Puducherry Express derail

A total of three coaches of 11005 Dadar-Puducherry express derailed after Gadag express collided into it around 9.45 pm. from Times of India https://ift.tt/R9Gtudh via IFTTT

Daily Covid cases in Delhi at 42-day high of 325

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Ukraine round up: Flagship Russian warship sinks

Russia's flagship Black Sea missile cruiser has sunk, while President Zelensky sits down with the BBC. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bV08Q4N

PM museum glimpse of path to New India: Modi

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Depp and Heard marriage ended in 'mutual abuse', says therapist

A psychotherapist tells the court of a volatile dynamic between the couple during therapy sessions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ogG12Aq

Indians can’t fly EU carriers to UK without transit Schengen visa

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Russian warship Moskva has sunk - state media

The warship sunk under tow, Russian state media says, a day after it was reported damaged by fire or a Ukrainian missile strike. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Qvt32dO

IPL: Hardik fires Gujarat to emphatic win over Rajasthan

Skipper Hardik Pandya enhanced his reputation as a number four batter with an unbeaten 87 off 52 balls as Gujarat Titans trounced Rajasthan Royals by 37 runs in the Indian Premier League on Thursday. Hardik, whose strike rate and approach has been questioned at his new position, played responsibly when it was needed before displaying the power he is known for to lead Titans to 192 for four after being sent into bat. from Times of India https://ift.tt/OLEZl2I via IFTTT

World Bank lowers GDP forecast to 8%

The World Bank on Wednesday lowered India's GDP growth estimate for FY23 to 8% from 8.7%, citing the impact of the war in Ukraine, high global oil prices, elevated inflation and supply disruptions. from Times of India https://ift.tt/LIm7Tg1 via IFTTT

Nasa scientists spy 'largest ever comet'

It's 85 miles wide, which is larger than the US state of Rhode Island. And it's coming this way. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eD7AKki

Dutch carrier KLM to resume Bengaluru flights from May

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Police arrest suspect in New York subway shooting 'without incident'

'We got him,' says New York mayor following massive manhunt in wake of the Brooklyn subway shooting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WP1FhBj

IPL 2022: PBKS compound MI's woes with 12-run victory

Five-time champions Mumbai Indians' winless run in the tournament continued as they slumped to 12-run loss against Punjab Kings to suffer their fifth straight defeat in the ongoing IPL in Pune on Wednesday. Chasing 199, MI could only muster 186 for nine to suffer yet another defeat. Dewald Brevis top-scored for Mi with 49 off 25 balls, while Tilak Varma made 36 off 20 deliveries. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Crl1njk via IFTTT

Bodybuilding champion Cedric McMillan dead at 44

McMillan's is the third death of well-known bodybuilders in the US in the past year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TVZrAvi

27-year-old refugee Ludmyla Chyrkova is heading home

27-year-old Ludmyla Chyrkova struggled with her decision since leaving on the second day of the war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WrJHSBe

Pricey lemon turns into juicy loot in UP

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Biden accuses Russia of 'genocide' in Ukraine

US President Joe Biden accuses Russia's Vladimir Putin of genocide in Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GKdW3bC

90 SpiceJet pilots barred from operating Boeing 737 MAX till re-training

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IPL: Dube, Uthappa fire Chennai to first win of the season

Shivam Dube and Robin Uthappa smashed 17 sixes between them to help holders Chennai Super Kings register their first win of the Indian Premier League season against Royal Challengers Bangalore on Tuesday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/daGKn1O via IFTTT

ED questions Kharge, Herald probe gets closer to Gandhis

The Enforcement Directorate on Monday questioned Congress leader in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge in connection with its investigation into a case of alleged money laundering registered against Young Indian, a charitable organisation, which acquired Associated Journals Ltd (AJL) and its assets worth over Rs 400 crore from Congress. from Times of India https://ift.tt/4w08Skm via IFTTT

Britney Spears says she is pregnant after conservatorship ends

The singer, 40, also says she has previously suffered perinatal depression. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0qpG4km

Ukraine round-up: Austria pessimistic after Putin talks

Russia warns two Nordic nations against Nato membership, and the Austrian chancellor meets Putin in Moscow. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RZpaqCG

At Biden-Modi talks, India firm on not towing US-Nato line

A diplomatic version of irresistible force meeting immovable object played out in the virtual meeting between United States President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, with Washington unable to persuade New Delhi to follow the US-Nato line on Russia. from Times of India https://ift.tt/dcW2M0q via IFTTT

Pakistan: Shehbaz gets walkover to PM's office as PTI bails out of poll

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Shehbaz Sharif was elected the 23rd Prime Minister unopposed on Monday after the candidate nominated by his predecessor Imran Khan's PTI, former foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi, announced in parliament that his party was boycotting the election and resigning en masse from the National Assembly. from Times of India https://ift.tt/KJ7Hxho via IFTTT

US will stand by India against China's belligerence on border: Austin

Ahead of the India-United States bilateral two-plus-two dialogue, US secretary of defence Lloyd Austin told his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh that his country would stand alongside India to protect its sovereignty in face of China’s belligerence on its northern borders. from Times of India https://ift.tt/oma4W3t via IFTTT

IPL 2022: Williamson stars as Hyderabad down Gujarat

Kane Williamson's attacking half-century and an unbeaten 34 by Nicholas Pooran helped Sunrisers Hyderabad hand newcomers Gujarat Titans their first loss in this season's IPL on Monday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/c4qni0y via IFTTT

Test blast carried out at Supertech twin towers

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French elections: Macron and Le Pen to fight for presidency

Emmanuel Macron wins the first round but the run-off against Marine Le Pen is set to be far closer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0boDN1a

Banks almost double credit growth in FY22

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French election: Macron pledges to create united France

Emmanuel Macron says he will unite "all the different convictions and beliefs" if re-elected. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aYQXFn

BrahMos unit chief, others may face action over ‘misfire’

The Commanding Officer (CO) of the BrahMos unit, which “accidentally fired” the supersonic cruise missile that crashed 124km inside Pakistan on March 9, and a few others are likely to face disciplinary action for the grave operational lapse that could have triggered a retaliation from across the border. from Times of India https://ift.tt/6T9Dw4g via IFTTT

2 Pak LeT terrorists killed in Srinagar, 3 security men wounded

Security forces gunned down two Pakistani Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists in a shootout at Bishembar Nagar in the heart of Srinagar city on Sunday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/KDqN7dk via IFTTT

IPL: Hetmyer, Chahal help Royals edge Lucknow by 3 runs

Shimron Hetmyer's late blitz and four wickets by Yuzvendra Chahal guided Rajasthan Royals to a narrow three-run win over Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier league on Sunday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/T9745ps via IFTTT

Spanish police seize huge haul of illegal stuffed animals

The Guardia Civil found more than 1,000 specimens including extinct and endangered species. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PrCJtwT

Ukraine war: Disbelief and horror after Krematorsk train station attack

The people of Krematorsk are coming to terms with a strike on a train station that killed more than 50. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/T8X9hG2

Mayawati didn’t react to CM-face offer: Rahul

BSP has grown at the Congress’s cost by taking over a big chunk of the latter’s Dalit base, and continues to suspect Congress, with political circles attributing the wariness to a possible estimate that an alliance with the party might help relegitimise the Gandhis among the Dalits of UP. from Times of India https://ift.tt/i9ejzAE via IFTTT

Imran Khan ousted as Pakistan's PM after key vote

The former cricket star loses a no-confidence vote 13 hours after his party tried to delay it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/phB1vXc

IPL 2022: RCB march on as MI lose four on the trot

Mumbai Indians' season of woes just got a tad worse after the five-time champions followed another high-profile team Chennai Super Kings to lose their fourth match on the bounce as Royal Challengers Bangalore cantered to an easy seven-wicket win in an IPL match on Saturday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/gqJ5zHv via IFTTT

Amid political turmoil, Pak leaders hold up India as shining example

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Pak: Two Imran aides change Twitter bios to 'former minister'

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Ukraine will rise again - PM Boris Johnson

The UK prime minister held talks in Kyiv with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BMiuZRL

Will Smith banned from Oscars for 10 years over slap

The Academy voted on Friday to sanction Smith after he slapped Chris Rock at the awards show. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uStAZ10

Biting 'unruly passengers' hit with largest-ever US fines

Two women are facing steep fines for allegedly biting crew members and passengers on domestic flights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zEZIDK1

China Covid pandemic: Xi hails response as Shanghai hits record

The Chinese leader's comments come as infections rise and residents complain of food shortages. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iupDGy7

First black woman on US Supreme Court: 'We've made it'

Newly confirmed US Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson on her remarkable journey. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/90h51yR

Gretchen Whitmer: Partial verdict in Michigan governor kidnap case

Jurors acquitted two of the defendants and failed to reach a verdict on two others. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WT90ubH

Zelensky: 'We are defending the right to live'

In a CBS interview, Ukraine's President Zelensky speaks about the war and what he saw in Bucha. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OyNmQp0

IPL: Gill, Rahul star in GT's dramatic 6-wicket win

Rahul Tewatia hit two sixes off the last two balls after Shubman Gill struck his highest IPL score as Gujarat Titans beat Punjab Kings by six wickets. Sent in to bat, Liam Livingstone scored 64 off 27 balls, laced with seven boundaries and four sixes to help Punjab Kings reach 189 for 9. In reply, Gill smashed 96 off 59 balls. He shared a 101-run partnership with debutant Sai Sudarsan (35) before Rahul Tewatia (13 off 3) finished off the match with two consecutive sixes. from Times of India https://ift.tt/oexXuD8 via IFTTT

French election: Far-right Le Pen closes in on Macron ahead of vote

Emmanuel Macron is now looking over his shoulder before the first round of the presidential race. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SgcwRfJ

Meat ban in Delhi: What the battle to define India as vegetarian misses

India’s varied and complex cuisine celebrates meat just as much as vegetables. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HgEy2JI

'I want my film to show that queer South Asians are thriving'

Queer Parivaar explores love, sexuality and gender identity among South Asian families. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8Yc74Eb

French winemakers fan flames to save 2022 crop

Sudden and sharp frosts in France this week are threatening this year's vintage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QuxmvdZ

Shock result in particle experiment could spark physics revolution

Scientists find a sub-atomic particle's mass is at odds with one a theory underpinning modern physics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/um051E3

IPL: de Kock dazzles as Super Giants slay Delhi Capitals

Quinton de Kock showed imperious form in his 80 off 52 balls as Lucknow Super Giants outplayed Delhi Capitals by six wickets for their third successive win in their debut IPL season on Thursday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/qDTBVa1 via IFTTT

US Senate confirms Ketanji Brown Jackson to Supreme Court

The historic vote means Judge Jackson will be the first black female justice to serve on the court. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bcxlhdu

Ukraine's dream of a Eurovision win

Kalush Orchestra are the bookies’ favourites to win the competition in Turin next month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BY9dRAt

Fuel cost up by 10/litre in 16 days

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Ed Sheeran hits out at culture of 'baseless' copyright claims after court victory

The singer says pop stars are easy targets in what has become a "really damaging" culture in music. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vyN4Hi3

Congress must give up ‘soft Hindutva’: Sitaram Yechury

Yechury, whose re-election as general secretary for a third term is expected to get the party congress endorsement, also emphasised the importance of the Left parties working together to meet current challenges the working classes face. from Times of India https://ift.tt/qvJSXoF via IFTTT

India’s neutrality will be on test at UNGA vote today

Abstentions won't count as the assembly needs support only from 2/3 of the countries present and voting. The Russian mission to the UN warned member-states Wednesday that even an abstention will be considered an unfriendly gesture. from Times of India https://ift.tt/lxPYzMU via IFTTT

Cummins equals record for fastest IPL fifty as KKR beat MI

Premier pacer Pat Cummins shone with the bat like never before, equalling the record for the fastest fifty in the IPL, including amassing 35 runs in an over, as Kolkata Knight Riders crushed Mumbai Indians by five wickets on Wednesday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/scxDy4j via IFTTT

Mother ‘begged for life' of IS hostage, court hears

Emotions ran high as the family of an aid worker killed by IS cell testify at a federal US trial. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/caCYz4l

Imrans's‘foreign conspiracy’ charge: Sharif asks for proof

Speaking to journalists outside Supreme Court of Pakistan, Sharif said: “I demand Gen Bajwa and DG ISI to take notice of this issue and produce evidence in the SC if we (the opposition) have committed treason…I’ve never spoken such clear words before.” from Times of India https://ift.tt/xHth2l1 via IFTTT

Cardi B wins order forcing YouTuber to remove defamatory videos

A judge has ordered Latasha Kebe, known as Tasha K, to to delete and never repost defamatory videos. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aoxjLGl

Ivanka Trump to testify to Capitol riot committee

The ex-president's daughter will testify days after her husband and fellow aide also spoke to Congress. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bo6ZnTt

IPL: Karthik stars in RCB's come from behind win over Royals

A sensational display of hitting from Dinesh Karthik and Shahbaz Ahmed helped RCB recover from a mini batting collapse and record a four-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League on Tuesday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/TxpZFot via IFTTT

Twitter moves to limit Russian government accounts

The platform has taken action to limit more than 300 Kremlin accounts, including President Putin's. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KV8tDUG

Sacramento shooting: One arrest made after six shot dead

Police are still searching for other suspects in the worst US mass shooting of 2022 so far. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Nc7rnot

For caretaker PM, Imran proposes name of former CJ of Pakistan

Pakistan Tehreek e-Insaaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan on Monday proposed the name of former chief justice of Pakistan Gulzar Ahmed for the office of the caretaker prime minister. from Times of India https://ift.tt/miOCQwE via IFTTT

Understand India’s Ukraine position, Nehru’s doctrine sensible: Australia

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Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addo: Mali's coup leaders not doing better against jihadists

Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addo says the region will continue to oppose military takeovers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HtcEyGV

Ukraine war: Bucha massacre is a game changer - Ukraine foreign minister

Dmytro Kuleba told BBC HARDtalk that events in Bucha prove how much help Ukraine needs from the West. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sKjGbXP

From Apr 8, AI to cut flights to crisis-hit Lanka as demand dips

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Freebies unsustainable, say secretaries at meet with PM

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Sri Lanka's cabinet ministers resign as crisis protesters defy curfew

The resignations come as protesters faced off with police over rising living costs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/G5IeoM6

Imran gets House dissolved after dy speaker junks no-trust move

Pakistan's political slow burn over weeks culminated in President Dr Arif Alvi dissolving the National Assembly on Sunday on the recommendation of PM Imran Khan, who swiftly settled for the option of general elections within 90 days after the opposition's no-trust motion against him was no-balled as unconstitutional by the deputy speaker of parliament's Lower House. Earlier, Imran had claimed victory in his fight against the allegedly "foreign conspiracy" to oust his government. from Times of India https://ift.tt/oHe2mIM via IFTTT

Sri Lanka: Tear gas and water cannon used in Kandy

Protesters were mostly students, angry with their government's handling of the country's economy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cESNzWl

Sri Lanka's cabinet resigns en masse amid worsening economic crisis

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J&K delimitation panel to hold public hearings on draft plan

The Delimitation Commission will visit Srinagar and Jammu on April 4 and 5 to hear members of the public and civil society groups who have submitted suggestions and objections on its draft delimitation proposal for the Union Territory. Sources said most of the representations received by the delimitation commission are from Jammu (60), Anantnag (40) and Kupwara (40). from Times of India https://ift.tt/6Q89oBX via IFTTT

Modi & Deuba flag off first Indo-Nepal passenger train

PM Narendra Modi and Nepalese PM Sher Bahadur Deuba on Saturday flagged off cross-border passenger train services between Jayanagar in India and Kurtha in Nepal through videoconferencing. The train chugged off with 150 passengers, who were mostly dignitaries from India and Nepal besides a team of railway officials. from Times of India https://ift.tt/8CfwmSs via IFTTT

Imran Khan: Support for Pakistan PM despite likely defeat

Pakistan's prime minister remains a political force despite a likely defeat in a no-confidence vote. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pUeqLIa

Malaika's interview just hours before her car accident

Bollywood actress Malaika Arora who walked the ramp for the prestigious Pune Time Fashion week, met with an accident on returning back to the city. Checkout this uncut and exclusive interview of her’s just a few hours before her accident. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3mR9G1d via IFTTT

War in Ukraine: Street in Bucha found strewn with dead bodies

A reporter entering Bucha, near Kyiv, counts at least 20 bodies of men, one with his hands tied. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wTBLHuY

Live: Maharashtra records 130 Covid cases, 2 deaths

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Sri Lanka imposes state of emergency amid protests

Protestors are angry because of food, fuel and power shortages across the nation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cpPBzYT

India’s Tuberculosis fight may get a shot in the arm

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Finance minister: Buying cheap oil to secure our needs

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Need umbrella body for probe agencies: CJI

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Pak PM Imran Khan praises India’s foreign policy again

Embattled Pakistan PM Imran Khan said on Friday that a powerful nation has been angered by his visit to Russia this February and he praised India again ahead of the no-confidence vote against him on April 3 for Delhi’s independent foreign policy, saying it was centred on its people. He noted that the unnamed country’s ally, India, was importing oil from Russia as the West was trying to impose sanctions on Moscow after it invaded Ukraine. from Times of India https://ift.tt/WYTjmd2 via IFTTT