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Fish diversity in Ganga up 36% in 10 years

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ED gets 10-day custody of Jain to verify money trail

A special court here sent Delhi cabinet minister Satyendar Jain to the Enforcement Directorate’s custody for 10 days on Tuesday after the agency claimed his custodial interrogation was important to verify the source of more than Rs 5 crore he had allegedly received from Kolkata-based shell companies in entities controlled by him. from Times of India https://ift.tt/B85kpZx via IFTTT

BTS: 'K-Wave' arrives at White House with anti-Asian hate summit

K-pop stars BTS are taking a break from music to help the White House take on anti-Asian crimes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/emwDYXP

Live: PM expresses condolences over KK's demise

KK fell ill while performing at Nazrul Mancha, Kolkata, for Gurudas College's fest. He returned to his hotel in Esplanade and collapsed after which he was rushed to Calcutta Medical Research Institute (CMRI) at around 10:30 pm, where he was declared dead. He was 53. from Times of India https://ift.tt/eT3kY2H via IFTTT

GDP growth at 22-year high of 8.7%

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BJP backs Subhash Chandra for RS seat from Raj

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Vivek Agnihotri threatens to sue Oxford Union

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KK demise: Rahul Vaidya says 'Beyond shocked'

Popular Bollywood singer KK is no more. The singer fell sick while performing at Nazrul Mancha Kolkata and was declared dead after he was brought to the hospital. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Eb2SGhp via IFTTT

Handguns: Canada proposes complete freeze on ownership

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says there is no reason anyone needs a gun other than for sports or hunting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/87HoUdM

PM personally ensures last-mile delivery of welfare plans: Nadda

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Women can't be thrown out of house at will: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Monday observed that a woman has a right to residence at the houses of her mother as well as her mother-in-law and sending her away "just because you cannot stand her face will not be allowed by this court". "This attitude of throwing out women from their matrimonial homes because of certain matrimonial squabbles is cracking up families," said a vacation bench of Justices Ajay Rastogi and B V Nagarathna. from Times of India https://ift.tt/36Xs1Aq via IFTTT

Live: Russians, Ukrainians fight block by block in eastern city

Russian troops pushed farther into a key eastern Ukrainian city and fought street by street with Kyiv's forces Monday in a battle the mayor said has left the city in ruins and driven tens of thousands of people from their homes. Military analysts painted the fight for Sievierodonetsk as part of a race against time for the Kremlin. Stay with TOI for more updates -- from Times of India https://ift.tt/U28LjS1 via IFTTT

ED arrests Satyendar Jain in money laundering case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested Delhi health minister Satyendar Jain on Monday for allegedly “misleading investigations and transferring proceeds of crime” — a serious offence under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). He had been called to the ED headquarters in connection with money laundering investigations he has been facing since 2017 when the enforcement agency booked him under the PMLA on an FIR registered by the CBI. from Times of India https://ift.tt/8gQW9K5 via IFTTT

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Champions League final: UK calls for investigation into Paris stadium chaos

Police were criticised for firing tear gas at some Liverpool fans before the Champions League final. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Zla8ego

Nadal to face Djokovic in French Open quarter-final

Rafael Nadal set up a blockbuster French Open quarter-final against world number one Novak Djokovic on Sunday when he defeated Felix Auger-Aliassime in a five-set fourth round epic. from Times of India https://ift.tt/aGMj47d via IFTTT

Monaco Grand Prix: Sergio Perez wins chaotic wet-dry race after Mick Schumacher crash

Sergio Perez won a dramatic and incident-packed, wet-dry Monaco Grand Prix after his Red Bull team outfoxed rivals Ferrari. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cx3EqQB

Tata Motors gets Gujarat nod to take over Ford's Sanand plant

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Russia scraps army age limit and a bike ride from hell

France and Germany call for "direct, serious" talks between President Putin and Ukraine's leader. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eZQzqTJ

Sky's the limit for Maha's 'first Shia girl' with commercial pilot's licence

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Ukraine war: Putin urged to hold 'direct, serious negotiations' with Zelensky

In a lengthy phone call with Russia's leader, France and Germany call for "direct, serious" talks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IqMZ9NA

Baghel moots Priyanka to be Congress’s nominee for Rajya Sabha

Suspense peaked over Congress’s Rajya Sabha nominations with the delay in declaration of its official list of candidates and late-night meetings on Saturday between Congress chief Sonia Gandhi and party managers to finalise the names. There was renewed demand from Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel for Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s candidature and an announcement by ally Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) that it will not cede a seat to the grand old party which has triggered a battle of nerves. from Times of India https://ift.tt/COVLmzE via IFTTT

Modi, Xi, Putin to meet at June 24 Brics summit

The Brics 2022 summit to be hosted by Chinese President Xi Jinping will take place on June 24, official sources said. While the meeting will take place virtually, it will still be followed closely as it will bring Xi, PM Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin together for the first time since Russia launched its "special military operation'' in Ukraine. from Times of India https://ift.tt/VOXTEMP via IFTTT

Palestinian report says Israel deliberately killed Al Jazeera's Shireen Abu Aqla

Their investigation finds a soldier intentionally shot Shireen Abu Aqla, but Israel calls it a lie. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/u87sYTU

SC stays onerous HC riders for Azam Khan's bail in land-grab case

The Supreme Court on Friday stayed onerous conditions imposed by Allahabad HC while granting bail to SP member Azam Khan in the alleged grabbing of enemy property at Rampur, UP, and stopped handing over of land to government to be used for training purposes of paramilitary forces. from Times of India https://ift.tt/YICTt39 via IFTTT

Ukraine round-up: Donbas town falls as ex-reporter urges Russians to turn off TV

There has been intense fighting in Lyman and Kyiv says pro-Russian forces control most of the city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LFw6eEP

Poor suffered as earlier govts were indifferent to tech, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the government is seeking to use technological aids, including drones, to deliver benefits to the poor and the middle class, something that was missing due to the indifference towards the use of technology in governance. "Har haath mein smartphone. Har khet drone. Har ghar samridhi, (a smart phone for all, a drone for each field and prosperity for each household is my dream)," Modi said, while inaugurating a drone expo on Friday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/ROhxYUo via IFTTT

Twitter to pay $150m fine for privacy breach of user data

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Texas shooting victims: Relatives of children speak of their heartbreak

Relatives of the children killed in a shooting at a school in Uvalde, Texas speak of their heartbreak. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zs27riY

Russian mum's fight to save sons from Putin's war

Marina had no idea when her sons were conscripted that they would be part of an invasion of Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mDiYw72

Abba: All four members of the Swedish band reunite ahead of Voyage concert

All four members of the Swedish band have reunited on the red carpet ahead of Voyage concert. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YSxRmdA

IPL: Rajat Patidar ton takes RCB closer to final

Rajat Patidar owned the big stage with a magnificent hundred as RCB beat debutants LSG by 14 runs in the IPL Eliminator. Bangalore will now take on Rajasthan, losers of first qualifiers, in Qualifier 2, while Lucknow's journey ended following today's defeat. Patidar produced an innings for the ages, smashing an unbeaten 54-ball 112 to power RCB to a huge 207/4. In reply, LSG finished at 193/6 in their 20 overs. from Times of India https://ift.tt/VTe1JjY via IFTTT

BJP brass meets, plans celebration to mark 8 yrs of Modi govt

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Rohtak girl joins as Army’s first woman combat aviator

Captain Abhilasha Barak from Rohtak in Haryana on Wednesday became the first woman combat aviator of the Army. An engineering graduate from Delhi Technological University, Barak was among 37 Army officers who completed the rigorous flying training at Combat Army Aviation Training School here and were presented the Aviation Wings at the valedictory ceremony of the Combat Aviators Course presided over by Lieutenant General Ajay Kumar Suri, Director General and Colonel Commandant, Army Aviation. from Times of India https://ift.tt/UNc21AC via IFTTT

After Pallavi Dey, model-actress Bidisha found dead at her flat

While the industry is still in shock after popular TV actress Pallavi Dey’s alleged suicide on Wednesday came another tragic news. Yet another model-turned-actress Bidisha De Majumdar was found dead at her apartment in Dumdum. The 21-year-old aspiring actress used to live with her parents. from Times of India https://ift.tt/SW1UC5t via IFTTT

Severodonetsk: Battle for key road as fighting reaches Ukraine city

Severodonetsk under constant shelling but a vital artery into the city is still open, Ukraine says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/b5OSc0j

Covid-19: 80% in 15-18 age group have got first vaccine dose

India has vaccinated over 80% of adolescents between 15-18 years age with at least the first dose of Covid vaccine, crossing another major milestone even as fear of new variant and spread of infection through school going children continue to hover. Around 61% of youngsters in this age category of 15-18 years are now fully vaccinated against Covid-19 with two doses, official data shows. There are around 7.40 crore adolescents estimated to be in this category of 15-18 years. from Times of India https://ift.tt/KYLE2uH via IFTTT

Monkeypox: Cases detected in three more countries for first time

The outbreaks in Europe and America are not normal but remain containable, health officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xlZUI58

J&K cop killed, daughter wounded in Srinagar terror attack

Terrorists gunned down an off-duty J&K policeman and wounded his seven-year-old daughter when they stepped out of their home on the outskirts of Srinagar to go to her tuition classes on Tuesday evening. Constable Saifullah Qadiri, a resident of Aanchar in Srinagar’s Soura area, was the third cop killed by terrorists this April-May, and the 125th since 2017. Police said the little girl suffered a bullet wound in her right hand. from Times of India https://ift.tt/h3a9s4q via IFTTT

Two people killed in shooting at US primary school

An "active shooter" was arrested after opening fire in a school for children aged five to 11. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/npLu8VT

Live: Hungary's Orban imposes state of emergency as result of war

Workers digging through the rubble of an apartment building in Mariupol found 200 bodies in the basement, Ukrainian authorities said Tuesday, a grim reminder of the horrors still coming to light in the ruined city that has seen some of the worst suffering of the 3-month-old war. Stay with TOI for latest updates: from Times of India https://ift.tt/CTA6J9a via IFTTT

Chinese police leak reveals human cost of Uyghur incarceration

The information includes evidence of a shoot-to-kill policy for anyone who tried to escape. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xN7M4Ad

IPL 2022: Gujarat Titans beat Rajasthan Royals by 7 wickets to enter final

David Miller hit three effortless sixes which looked like action replays as Gujarat Titans, under their inspirational skipper Hardik Pandya, made a mockery of all the odds to reach the final of IPL-15 with a seven-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals on Tuesday. Royals rode on Buttler's 89 to post 188/6. But Pandya (40*) and Miller (68*) added 106 runs in exactly 10 overs to seal the deal with three balls to spare. from Times of India https://ift.tt/u6URO72 via IFTTT

Convict’s conduct vital for death penalty, says SC

The Supreme Court has ruled all courts must consider pre- and post-crime conduct of a convict to ascertain mitigating grounds to avoid imposition of the capital punishm, in what marks another milestone on the meandering judicial journey since the 1980s towards virtual abolition of death penalty. Through this ruling, the court commuted the death sentences of three youth convicted for sensational and grotesque murders of three defenceless women in Indore in 2011 to 25 years in jail. from Times of India https://ift.tt/LNeocqA via IFTTT

'Rate hikes in next monetary policy meets a no-brainer’

In what may be an indication of another increase in policy rates, Reserve Bank of India governor Shaktikanta Das said that expectations of a rate hike in the forthcoming policy meetings were a “no brainer” and that the RBI would withdraw surplus liquidity over the next two to three years. The governor expressed confidence that the central government would stick to its fiscal deficit target, refuting rumours of a hike in government borrowing. from Times of India https://ift.tt/vOroYWf via IFTTT

Southern Baptist Convention vilified sex abuse survivors - report

Survivors of sex abuse at the hands of clergy were stonewalled and vilified, a new report finds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qg67oaU

District judge to decide sequence of Gyanvapi case pleas today

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Monkeypox virus outbreaks are containable - WHO

More than 100 cases of the virus have now been confirmed in 16 countries outside Africa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OgyRXDB

Dozens feared trapped after 10-storey building collapses in Iran

Pictures show concrete floors and steel beams that crushed cars after falling on to the street below. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TW1xKEQ

Baptism of fire for France's new government

A pair of appointments to Macron's cabinet have both sparked a backlash - each for a different reason. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/S3TI96E

Baby formula shortage: 35 tonnes of infant formula flown into the United States

The US is facing a critical shortage due to supply chain issues and the closure of a major factory. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sOGyk8S

Deporting illegal aliens, SC need not step in, says Jharkhand

The Jharkhand government has told the Supreme Court that the Centre and states are taking necessary steps for identification and deportation of illegal immigrants, and opposed a PIL seeking the court’s intervention for deportation of illegal immigrants, including Bangladeshi and Rohingya. It said the alarming scenario sought to be created by the petitioner was misconceived and speculative. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Z36e2Vo via IFTTT

'Construction pace of wider NHs up by 300% in 7 years'

The pace of annual construction of four, six and eight lane national highways (NHs) has increased by more than 300% during the past seven years - from merely 1,289 km in 2015-16 to 3,963 km during 2021-22, government data show. This is set to increase further as the agencies under the road transport and highways ministry, particularly, NHAI, are now more focused on construction of economic corridors and expressways, officials said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/FM9xp6E via IFTTT

Ukraine peace deal: Kyiv rules out ceding land to Russia

Zelensky adviser says Kyiv will not agree a peace deal with Russia that involves giving up territory. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bDO8zgi

45% spike in ice cream sale as temperature soars

Unprecedented demand for ice cream this summer has led to major supply shortages, forcing companies to crank up production by over 30%. The early onset of summer and a prolonged period of heat have resulted in sales soaring by around 45% during the last three months compared to the corresponding period in 2019, showed industry estimates. from Times of India https://ift.tt/NiDZtj8 via IFTTT

Playback singer Sangeetha Sajith passes away

Noted South Indian playback singer, Sangeetha Sajith passed away in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday morning. from Times of India https://ift.tt/molykvz via IFTTT

Govt seeks to cool down steel, plastic and cement prices

The government on Saturday unveiled a series of duty cuts to cool down prices of iron and steel, coal and plastics, while promising to more than double the subsidy allocation for fertilisers to cushion the impact of the Ukraine war on farmers. Along with a reduction in import duty on iron and steel, the finance ministry also imposed import duty on a host of steel products, in a move that will benefit user industries and small-scale players that have been complaining of a massive jump in prices. from Times of India https://ift.tt/plaLY08 via IFTTT

Australia election: How Scott Morrison ran out of miracles

Australia's defeated PM had a carefully cultivated image, but it failed him in the end. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8YGgD2X

Day after SC order, Gyanvapi files shifted to district court

All files related to the Shringar Gauri-Gyanvapi mosque lawsuit were transferred to the Varanasi district court on Saturday in compliance with SC’s Friday order to shift the case from the civil judge (senior division) to the district judge. District government counsel (civil) has confirmed the shifting of files and said district judge Ajay Kumar Vishwesh will hear the case from now on. The next hearing is slated for May 23, but the points to be taken up will be stated by the court on Monday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/zxT7POv via IFTTT

Zelensky: Only diplomacy can end Ukraine war

Only a negotiated solution will work, says Ukraine's president, as fighting intensifies in Donbas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/s8ugryc

10-year-old girl from Maharashtra summits Everest base camp

A little 10-year-old champion skater from Worli, Rhythm Mamania, has become one of the youngest Indian mountaineers to summit the Everest Base Camp (EBC) in the Himalayan ranges in Nepal. Rhythm had no coach or formal training, and would practise by running up and down the long flight of steps near Shastri Garden at 5am. from Times of India https://ift.tt/avcNwOP via IFTTT

IPL: RCB seal last playoff berth after MI beat DC

Royal Challengers Bangalore sneaked into the play-offs after Mumbai Indians broke Delhi Capitals' heart with a five-wicket win in their last IPL match on Saturday. Already out of contention, MI played party poppers as they first restricted DC to 159 for 7 with Jasprit Bumrah snapping three wickets and then returned to overhaul the target in 19.1 overs to knock the 2020 finalists out of the tournament. from Times of India https://ift.tt/G0nkOlx via IFTTT

Don’t fall into opposition trap: PM Narendra Modi

PM used the occasion to speak indirectly about the recent controversies over language issues, saying, “Prioritising local languages in the new National Education Policy reflects our commitment to each regional language. BJP considers Indian languages to be the soul of Indianness." from Times of India https://ift.tt/y9RIctB via IFTTT

Don’t feel guilty about inflation, Rajnath Singh to cadre

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3-member panel to probe tunnel collapse

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California wildfires: Man gets 24 years for setting blaze that killed condors

Prosecutors say he set the Big Sur Dolan fire while illegally cultivating cannabis in the forest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JstGjr5

France's mustard shortage leaves sour taste

The price of the condiment is up 10% due to poor harvests and the impact of the war in Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DrnqKch

Ukraine war: What might tip the balance?

The conflict has become a grinding and bloody affair, with both sides making gains and losses. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Wv8MJ3i

Ukraine conflict: Missile strike on cultural centre 'evil' - Zelensky

The Ukrainian president accuses Russian forces of carrying out a missile strike against a cultural centre. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8FrjmkZ

Azam Khan may walk free as SC gives bail in 88th case

The court noted that Khan was made an accused in the latest case just a few days ago despite the FIR being registered two years back and chargesheet already filed. The SP leader alleged that he was being implicated in cases one-after-another to prolong his stay in jail. from Times of India https://ift.tt/1RQGY93 via IFTTT

Ukraine war: US fully backs Sweden and Finland Nato bids - Biden

Finland and Sweden's application to join the Nato alliance has been opposed by Turkey's government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/H379x4R

Vaishnaw successfully tests made-in-India 5G call at IIT

“This is the first step towards making the solution feasible commercially. Over the next few months, Made-in-India solution has the potential of going from local to global. It also meets India’s needs indigenously and securely,” Ashwini Vaishnaw said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3z21esU via IFTTT

SC bats for disabled people in police force, seeks govt review

A bench of Justices AM Khanwilkar, Abhay S Oka and J B Pardiwala said the Centre should allow them to join the force and see how it works out. “Experiment it for a while and if it does not work then you may not continue with it,” the bench said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/YPXMfov via IFTTT

Former Afghanistan official apologises for his role in the fall of the country

Hamdullah Mohib fled the country along with the president the day the capital fell. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6t2kFUv

Go for universal basic income, says EAC-commissioned study

The study said that looking at the difference between labour force participation rates in rural and urban areas, the urban equivalent of schemes such as MGNREGS that are demand-based and offer guaranteed employment should be introduced so that the surplus-labour is rehabilitated. from Times of India https://ift.tt/rsdyVZv via IFTTT

Juan Carlos: Spain's ex-king to return after two-year exile

Juan Carlos left Spain in 2020 after he was linked to an inquiry into alleged corruption. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fOQCNoP

Marriage delayed, UP man files dowry plaint against parents

In his complaint to SSP, Kumar wrote: “My parents not only want money but have given a long list of household appliances. She is not financially well-off.” The SSP, who has now directed SHO Kankarkhera to probe the matter, said, “An FIR will be filed only once we get the probe findings.” from Times of India https://ift.tt/e3So8WU via IFTTT

Mariupol: The 80 days that left a flourishing city in ruins

The Ukrainian port which has seen some of the most intense fighting is now under Russian control. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8xf4ZeD

S Jaishankar to attend Brics meet today

Ukraine, pandemic, need for strengthening and reforming the multilateral system and counter-terrorism are among the issues that will be discussed in the meeting. It will also see a ‘Brics Plus’ dialogue with foreign ministers of some other developing countries, said the Chinese foreign ministry. from Times of India https://ift.tt/mFNhy0x via IFTTT

IPL: LSG pull off a last-ball thriller to qualify for playoffs

Quinton de Kock struck a sensational hundred and shared a record opening stand with skipper KL Rahul as Lucknow Super Giants pipped Kolkata Knight Riders by two runs in a last-ball IPL thriller to seal their play-off spot on Wednesday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/GOPi82f via IFTTT

EU warns UK not to change N Ireland trade deal

The EU Commission opposes UK plans to change the Northern Ireland Protocol - but both sides are open to negotiations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qBNJlCz

LIC lists at discount to IPO price, closes 8% lower at Rs 875

The majority government-owned life insurer is now the fifth most valued company in India, behind RIL, TCS, HDFC Bank and Infosys but ahead of giants like HUL, ICICI Bank and SBI, data from BSE showed. It’s also the most valued PSU entity, ahead of SBI, ONGC and NTPC. from Times of India https://ift.tt/9k3ZgDP via IFTTT

Amber Heard denies striking Johnny Depp and doctoring photos

Johnny Depp's lawyer has accused Ms Heard of being "the jealous one" in the ex-couple's marriage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3reEAYf

Mariupol: Key moments in the siege of the city

As Ukrainian fighters are evacuated from the Azovstal steelworks, how Russia has closed in on the city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4r6ozl2

IPL: SRH keep playoff hopes alive with 3-run win over MI

Rahul Tripathi batted like a man on a mission before Umran Malik sizzled with his pace as Sunrisers Hyderabad kept their slim playoff hopes alive with a 3-run win over Mumbai Indians. Tripathi scored 76 from 44 balls to guide Hyderabad to a challenging 193/6. He was ably complemented by Priyam Garg (42) and Nicholas Pooran (38). Umran (3/23) then produced a sensational performance as Mumbai ended up at 190/7 in their chase. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Rri1ymH via IFTTT

PM Narendra Modi open to radical ideas: Nandan Nilekani

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Somalia: President Biden reverses Trump's withdrawal of US troops

It reverses a decision by his predecessor Donald Trump to withdraw some 700 troops from the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eYnWIvg

Monsoon over Andaman, may hit Kerala early: IMD

Advance of the southwest monsoon over the Indian mainland is marked by its onset over Kerala, beginning the four-month rainy season. “As per the progress and monitoring, it shows that our prediction (of onset over Kerala on May 27) will be correct for monsoon,” said IMD scientist R K Jenamani. from Times of India https://ift.tt/7Wmh1Vr via IFTTT

Twitter boss hits back on Musk doubts over fake accounts

Chief executive Parag Agrawal says the firm is confident that less than 5% of users are spam accounts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jrvBaMO

IPL: DC beat PBKS by 17 runs, inch closer to play-off berth

Spinners Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav were inspirational in the middle overs even as Shardul Thakur complemented the duo with career-best IPL figures as Delhi Capitals inched closer towards play-off qualifications beating Punjab Kings by 17 runs in an IPL match on Monday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/tdcgWhN via IFTTT

Shireen Abu Aqla: Christian leaders condemn violence at reporter's funeral

Christian leaders in Jerusalem accuse Israel of violating an agreement to uphold religious freedom. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eJLt9BE

Buffalo shooting: Gunman deliberately sought black victims - mayor

Questions are being asked about how the suspect carried out the attack when he was known to authorities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4aU0puN

RR humble LSG by 24 runs, inch closer to play-offs

A clinical Rajasthan Royals inched closer to securing a play-offs berth with a convincing 24-run win over Lucknow Super Giants. Both RR and LSG are now tied on 16 points from 13 matches and need another win to confirm their place in the next stage of the tournament. Thanks to their margin of victory, RR also toppled LSG from the second place. Chasing 179 for victory, LSG were stopped at 154 for eight. from Times of India https://ift.tt/LFW163N via IFTTT

EasyJet offers £1,000 bonus as airlines battle to recruit staff

The airline will offer new and existing cabin crew the bonus, as carriers seek to retain and recruit workers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0fhypW6

Rebuff to G-23: Sonia says will form just CWC advisory group

Congress president Sonia Gandhi will form an advisory group of CWC members for discussion on political matters and challenges before the party, and will constitute a task force for internal reforms to prepare for 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The clarification appeared significant in view of the demand of the dissident G-23 bloc that the Congress Parliamentary Board (CPB) should be revived. from Times of India https://ift.tt/k1vxQU7 via IFTTT

Trailer of 'Vikram' featuring Kamal Haasan & others

The upcoming action thriller film ‘Vikram’ which is directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj featuring Kamal Haasan, Vijay Sethupathi, and Fahadh Faasil had its trailer and audio launch today (May 15) at 8 PM. ‘Vikram’ is one of the most anticipated movies this year. from Times of India https://ift.tt/avUPdQY via IFTTT

Delhi fire: 8 of 27 bodies claimed, DNA tests to identify victims

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Nine dead in shooting at Buffalo supermarket - reports

Police have arrested a suspect after multiple people were shot at a supermarket in Buffalo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5oGpIBU

Liverpool beat Chelsea on penalties to win FA Cup

Liverpool won an absorbing English FA Cup final on Saturday as they prevailed 6-5 in a penalty shootout after the Wembley showpiece somehow ended 0-0 after extra time. It was a carbon copy of the League Cup final in February, which Liverpool won 11-10 on penalties after that game also finished goalless. from Times of India https://ift.tt/oblnuxD via IFTTT

After 30 yrs of liberalisation, Cong pushes for policy 'reset'

Congress on Saturday demanded a reset in the economic policies as part of a recalibration after 30 years of liberalisation, while expressing concerns over the state of the economy, ranging from the jobs scenario to growth to inflation. It said the reset should take care of extreme poverty among the bottom 10% of the population, rising inequality, and India's high rank on global hunger index 2021. from Times of India https://ift.tt/DdsHprT via IFTTT

IPL 2022: KKR beat SRH by 54 runs in must-win game

Andre Russell's all-round brilliance theoretically kept KKR in contention for a play-off berth as they recorded a comprehensive 54- run victory over SRH in a must-win game. It was Russell's unbeaten 49 off 28 balls that took KKR to 177/6 after being down and out at 94/5. In reply, SRH were never in the hunt as they huffed and puffed their way to 123/8 against a collective bowling effort from Shreyas Iyer's men with the flamboyant Jamaican finishing with best figures of 3 for 22. from Times of India https://ift.tt/qj6gMpt via IFTTT

'Canada-based don with links to Babbar Khalsa plotted Mohali attack'

Following the arrest of six people, Punjab police have named Canada-based gangster Lakhbir Singh alias Landa as the key conspirator of the rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) attack on the building housing the Punjab police intelligence headquarters on May 9. Lakhbir arranged an RPG, AK-47 and local network of criminals for logistic support to carry out the terror attack, Punjab DGP said. The key attackers are still at large. from Times of India https://ift.tt/zFw9cZV via IFTTT

Dozens die as blaze guts office building in India capital Delhi

A huge fire kills at least 27 people in a four-storey commercial building near Mundka metro station. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tDa3xUM

IPL: PBKS crush RCB by 54 runs, keep playoff hopes alive

Punjab Kings buried Royal Challengers Bangalore under a deluge of runs as they kept their play-off hopes alive with 54-run victory, riding on superb half-centuries from Jonny Bairstow and Liam Livingstone in an IPL match on Friday. While Punjab remained in the mix with 12 points from as many games, the margin of victory considerably improved their net run-rate to +0.210 and RCB despite having 14 points from 13 games are at -0.323. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Lf0emp5 via IFTTT

Clashes at Al Jazeera journalist's funeral procession

Violent scenes between police, and mourners of killed reporter Shireen Abu Aqla. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dAQM6VX

'Sarkaru Vaari Paata' opens to a good start

The highly-anticipated film 'Sarkaru Vaari Paata' has opened to a stupendous response at the box office. If trade analysts are to be believed, the Mahesh Babu and Keerthy Suresh starrer, which has garnered positive reviews on day 1 of its release, is expected to break box office collection records. Hailed as mass blockbuster by the audience, as per trade reports, the film opened to a good starts overall with the collections being very good at places. from Times of India https://ift.tt/k0VqK8Z via IFTTT

We're ready to consider Nato membership - Finland's foreign minister

Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto tells the BBC that that he wants Finland to join Nato as soon as possible. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/W0VvZrp

Live: Amanatullah Khan arrested, sent to judicial custody

AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan arrested by Delhi Police, FIR registered against him. Earlier today, he was detained by Delhi police at Madanpur Khadar, where SDMC was conducting an anti-encroachment drive. Stay with TOI for all updates: from Times of India https://ift.tt/PCAGDJ5 via IFTTT

Air traffic controller on helping passenger land plane after pilot fell ill

Robert Morgan talked passenger Darren Harrison through landing a plane after the pilot fell ill. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Jb0TG7c

Delhi HC delivers split verdict on marital rape

The proviso that shields husbands from a rape charge by wives will remain in the IPC for now as the Delhi high court on Wednesday gave a split verdict on petitions challenging the clause. A bench of justices Rajiv Shakdher and C Hari Shankar differed in their reading of the exception under section 375 IPC and allowed the parties to approach the Supreme Court for a final say on the matter. from Times of India https://ift.tt/zZdtb9K via IFTTT

Ukraine war: Don’t underestimate Russia cyber-threat, warns US

A senior intelligence official says a cyber-war raging over Ukraine could escalate further. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZVP4UbQ

Google 6a, the new affordable Pixel phone launched

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Covid: For travel abroad, booster gap may be cut to 3 months

The health ministry is considering a proposal to reduce the gap between the second dose of Covid vaccine and the precaution/booster dose to three months for those planning to travel abroad. Currently, only those who have completed nine months since the administration of the second dose of the Covid vaccines are eligible to receive a third or booster dose. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Mve5Pjn via IFTTT

Quentin Sommerville: BBC on patrol with the soldiers pushing Russia back

The BBC's Quentin Sommerville spends a week with Ukrainians liberating towns north of Kharkiv. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Mi7VzHb

Ex-prison guard Vicky White and inmate Casey White 'planned shootout' if captured

Police said firearms were found in the vehicle the pair was driving, along with thousands in cash. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dKt4G7m

Patna HC to consider steps for quick disposal of bail pleas

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Hold civic polls, no time for 'triple test', SC tells MP

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Elon Musk would reverse Donald Trump's Twitter ban

He says Twitter's decision to ban the former US president was "morally wrong and flat-out stupid". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1ajpZ0P

Govt warns app cabs taking users for ride

The consumer affairs ministry on Tuesday warned of strict action against online cab aggregators if they fail to address rising consumer complaints and put an end to unfair trade practices such as levying inconsistent cancellation charges, insurance and Covid-19 charges for every ride without explicit consent of customers. from Times of India https://ift.tt/HD4Pfq8 via IFTTT

Apple discontinues the iPod touch after 21 years

The tech giant says the device will remain on sale "while stocks last". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9rHp2U8

Two new SC judges superseded several seniors in queue

In a big pushback to “seniority” as an elevation criteria, Chief Justice NV Ramana on Monday administered oath to new SC judges Sudhanshu Dhulia and Jamshed Burjor Pardiwala, who leapfrogged many HC chief justices and superseded scores of HC judges. Justice Dhulia, as Gauhati HC chief justice, was 30th in the all-India seniority list of HC judges. Justice Pardiwala was 49th in the list. from Times of India https://ift.tt/eXBYpaV via IFTTT

ASI: J&K LG's puja at Martand temple in violation of rules

A puja, attended by Jammu & Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha at the premises of the Archaeological Survey of India-protected Martand Sun temple in Kashmir's Anantnag, was in violation of rules and the issue has been raised with the UT administration, ASI officials said on Monday. The J&K administration, however, rejected the ASI's claims. from Times of India https://ift.tt/NqQBpKw via IFTTT

Ecuador prison riot: More than 40 inmates killed

Ecuador is battling a wave of deadly gang violence and has seen its worst prison riots in history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Vyexskd

Birth, death registers will be linked to Census: Amit Shah

Union home minister Amit Shah said on Monday that the population Census, which was due in 2021 but had to be kept on hold due to the pandemic, will take place in a new avatar as an e-census that “will shape policies for the next 25 years”. Shah added that “birth and death registers will be linked to it”. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3Yma6hk via IFTTT

Salman Khan, Prithviraj Sukumaran unveil 'Major' trailer

Bollywood star Salman Khan unveiled the Hindi trailer of Adivi Sesh starrer 'Major' on Monday. The Malayalam version of the trailer has been unveiled by Prithviraj Sukumaran while Tollywood star Mahesh Babu has launched the Telugu trailer of 'Major'. Bankrolled by Sony Pictures International Productions in association with Mahesh Babu's GMB Entertainment and A+S Movies, 'Major' is directed by Sashi Kiran Tikka, and also stars Sobhita Dhulipala, Saiee Manjrekar, Prakash Raj, Revathi and Murali Sharma. Directed by Sashi Kiran Tikka, the film will release in theatres on June 3. from Times of India https://ift.tt/VJco21m via IFTTT

Sri Lanka: Protesters take over streets as country faces economic crisis

It comes as the country's PM, Mahinda Rajapaksa, resigns amid Sri Lanka's deepening economic crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/64P3Og8

Rakhigarhi dig gives evidence of planned Harappan-era city

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Gujarat link comes to fore in latest US entry bid

The American dream of a Gujarat family of four had frozen with their bodies on the Canada border on January 16. Now, it has emerged on Sunday that the US aspirations of six other Gujaratis nearly sank them in frigid waters while they attempted a similar illegal entry into USA from the Canada border. from Times of India https://ift.tt/lv64j8A via IFTTT

Sri Lanka: The protests unifying a nation where ethnic fault lines run deep

Unprecedented protests in Colombo are unifying a nation where ethnic fault lines run deep. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fSMjcXr

IPL: Conway, Moeen star in big CSK victory over DC

Devon Conway's blazing blade and Moeen Ali's effective off-breaks beautifully complemented each other as Chennai Super Kings outclassed Delhi Capitals in every department of the game, winning their IPL match by a comprehensive 91-run margin. from Times of India https://ift.tt/rwESkNg via IFTTT

UK YouTuber Benjamin Rich quizzed and fined at Russian space centre

Bald and Bankrupt vlogger Benjamin Rich says he was questioned by Russian police in Kazakhstan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Qob3KDE

Maoists ready for talks, but Chhattisgarh says no to riders

Nearly a month after Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel invited the Maoists to peace talks, the insurgents have said they are willing to sit across a table but have set stiff riders — revoke the ban on CPI (Maoists) and its frontal organisations, release all jailed leaders and withdraw all security forces from Bastar. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Qrjnp6b via IFTTT

UK YouTuber Benjamin Rich held at Russian space centre

Bald and Bankrupt vlogger Benjamin Rich is being held in Kazakhstan, Russia's space agency says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gjLYZCD

Amarnath Yatra: 1.5L bookings in 26 days

Amarnath yatra, which was suspended for the past two years due to Covid, appears to have generated much enthusiasm among pilgrims with over 1.5 lakh registrations made for the annual pilgrimage in the first 26 days of opening of bookings. This marks a 249% jump over the total 43,038 bookings received during the corresponding period of 2019, when the yatra was last conducted. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Gg7MnVI via IFTTT

Household LPG price tops Rs 1,000 mark in many cities

The price of a household LPG refill cylinder shot past Rs 1,000 in several cities and stood just 50 paise short of that mark in Delhi and Mumbai as the government raised rates by Rs 50 for the second time since March 22, adding to the financial stress of households already reeling under high cost of transport fuels, edible oils and other condiments. from Times of India https://ift.tt/xjDRwY6 via IFTTT

Ukraine war: Civilians now out of Azovstal plant in Mariupol, says deputy PM

All elderly people, women and children have left the Azovstal steelworks in Mariupol, says the deputy PM. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JS6g8We

Xiaomi alleges ‘coercion’, ED calls it ‘baseless, untrue’

Rebutting claims of smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi India, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Chinese mobile manufacturing company Xiaomi, that its top executives were threatened of “physical violence” while recording their statements “under coercion”, the Enforcement Directorate has said that all such statements are baseless and untrue. from Times of India https://ift.tt/lfpzIKX via IFTTT

IPL: Sams' superb last over seals MI's second win

Pacer Daniel Sams displayed ice-cool temperament as he conceded just 3 runs in the last over to help Mumbai pull off a stunning 5-run victory over table-toppers Gujarat. MI were seemingly down and out with the Titans' opening pair of Saha (55 off 40) and Gill (52 off 36) sharing a 106-run partnership in 12.1 overs while chasing 178. However, the Titans after that kept losing wickets and eventually finished at 172 for 5. from Times of India https://ift.tt/BHlVvmD via IFTTT

Saratoga Hotel: Eight dead after huge explosion in Havana

Local officials blamed a gas leak for the explosion at the five-star Saratoga Hotel in Havana, Cuba. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vBnuNK9

Smart TVs from OnePlus, Sony, Samsung at discount

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Who is Alina Kabaeva, Putin's alleged girlfriend?

The EU is proposing to sanction Alina Kabaeva, an ex-gymnast turned media boss close to President Vladimir Putin. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ubtT1qg

Ajay Devgn, Kiccha Sudeep to lock horns at the box office in July

One may wonder how can a Bollywood actor be supposedly said to lock horns with a Kannada actor and the answer to this question can be directly linked with the Twitter spat that both the actors Ajay Devgn and Kiccha Sudeep had recently, regarding the subject of Hindi as the national language. Now the row has turned its direction to the box office as both actors' films ‘Thank God’, and ‘Vikrant Rona’ will hit the big screens in the month of July. from Times of India https://ift.tt/UOJifgC via IFTTT

Ex-officer jailed after rough arrest of woman with dementia

Austin Hopp has been sentenced to five years for assault after arrest of a woman with dementia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/86A4tkg

Sedition pleas to larger bench? Supreme Court to decide

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'No buyback policy on unused vaccine vials, can’t extend expiry'

Bombay high court on Thursday sought the central government’s response to the issue of unused vaccine vials even as Serum Institute of India (SII) said it does not have a buyback policy and cannot extend the expiry date of Covishield vials. from Times of India https://ift.tt/grd8K6s via IFTTT

Elad attack: Three dead in central Israeli city

Police say the incident is a suspected terror attack, which follows a surge in violence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/q2Fcmnx

IPL: Warner, Powell set up big win for DC against SRH

Explosive Australia opening batter David Warner saved the best for his former franchise as his magnificent 92 not out off 58 balls powered Delhi Capitals to a 21-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in their Indian Premier League match on Thursday from Times of India https://ift.tt/l0ontkz via IFTTT

New wireless earphones from OnePlus, Realme, Sony under Rs 5,000

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Jealous Depp kicked me over Franco 'affair' - Heard

Amber Heard says jealousy of actor James Franco sent Johnny Depp into a rage on a plane. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EHg8hxo

Anger outside Mississippi's last abortion clinic

Activists from both sides of the debate say they will fight on whatever the US Supreme Court rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iCf0j5I

BJP’s Rajya Sabha strength falls below 100; may rise soon

A month after touching the mark of 100 seats for the first time in Rajya Sabha, BJP’s numerical strength has come down to 95 as five of its members, nominated to the Upper House, retired in the past 10 days. The party may, however, once again get the three-digit number as the government has a window to nominate as many as seven new members to that category. from Times of India https://ift.tt/tWgrb43 via IFTTT

US makes biggest interest rate rise in 22 years

The Federal Reserve is under pressure as the US grapples with its worst inflation in four decades. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YJ5HZDV

Wireless headphone and earbuds at 50%-plus discount in Amazon sale

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Days after suicide, acclaimed American photographer cremated in Ranchi

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Ahmadreza Djalali: Sweden alarmed by Iran's reported plan to execute doctor

A semi-official news agency says dual national Ahmadreza Djalali will be put to death this month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oiNM7qU

Hungary will veto EU oil ban proposal - minister

Zoltán Kovács says the proposal is against the country's interests and would ruin the Hungarian economy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4WR7XhN

BJP takes dig at Rahul over ‘nightclub’ clip; at a wedding, says Cong

: Videos of Rahul Gandhi “partying” at a hip venue in Kathmandu dominated the TV and media chatter in the country on Tuesday. While BJP trolled him for showing up at a “nightclub” while his party is “exploding”, Congress hit back by clarifying that he was at a wedding party of a Nepali journalist who is also the daughter of a former diplomat. from Times of India https://ift.tt/CBl928A via IFTTT

Russian mercenaries behind Central African Republic atrocities - HRW

Witnesses tell Human Rights Watch about summary executions, torture and the beating of civilians. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sUgHhoD

Amazon Summer sale is live: 5G phones under Rs 25,000

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People can now get contact info cut from Google search results

The web giant makes it easier to request that results linking to contact information are removed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/J0H5b3W

Deaths rose by 6.2% in pandemic year 2020: Report

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Osmania nixes Rahul Gandhi meet, HC won’t step in

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Chalisa row reaches UK, diaspora group chants in dig at MVA

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Amazon will pay US staff travel expenses for abortions and other treatments

The firm will reimburse travel costs for various treatments in the US, including abortion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vEUdaIo

'India ended 3 decades of political instability with press of button'

India ended political instability of the last three decades with the press of a button, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday while interacting with the Indian community in Germany's Berlin. Speaking to a large gathering of Indians at the Potsdamer Platz, the Prime Minister said that he is in the German capital to neither talk about himself nor the Modi government. from Times of India https://ift.tt/WDA6pYO via IFTTT

EU divided over how to step away from Russian energy

EU energy ministers met to discuss a possible ban on Russian oil, but members remain split. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MRtEN2z

IPL: KKR beat RR to snap 5-match losing streak

Kolkata Knight Riders defeated in-form Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets to snap their five-match losing streak in the Indian Premier League on Monday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/kwJWo2H via IFTTT

Dutch boy, 4, takes mother's car for a joyride

Despite crashing into two parked cars, no one was injured in the youngster's early morning escapade. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gAbGNOH

54k loudspeakers taken down from religious places in UP last week

About 54,000 loudspeakers were pulled down from different religious places for flouting decibel limits in Uttar Pradesh last week as part of the statewide drive carried out on chief minister Yogi Aditynath’s direction. The volume of 60,295 loudspeakers was also reduced during the same period. from Times of India https://ift.tt/jOGULt4 via IFTTT

Focus is on high operational readiness: New Army chief

Noting that India faces multiple challenges due to the fast-changing geopolitical situation, new Army chief General Manoj Pande on Sunday said his main task will be to ensure high operational readiness along the borders with China and Pakistan as well as military modernisation with infusion of cutting-edge technologies. from Times of India https://ift.tt/iGtZBL5 via IFTTT

Companies stare at huge losses as unsold Covid drugs pile up

During the two years of the pandemic, there were sky-rocketing sales of Covid-19 portfolio of drugs, sometimes even severe shortages. But now the industry is saddled with a huge inventory of raw materials and medicines used in Covid-19, and staring at potential losses and write-offs running into hundreds of crores. from Times of India https://ift.tt/0ybkY9M via IFTTT

Opposition bloc may not get BJD & YSR backing on Prez polls

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Share information on heat-related illnesses daily, states told

With unprecedented and blistering heat this year, the health ministry has asked states and district authorities to share daily surveillance report of heat-related illnesses with National Centre for Disease Control. from Times of India https://ift.tt/oIg4fHy via IFTTT

Govt lens on charges levied, algo used by cab aggregators

Amid mounting consumer complaints, the Centre has asked cab and two-wheeler aggregators — Uber, Ola, Meru Cabs and Jugnoo — to come clean on the charges levied by them, including the algorithms used by them. Union consumer affairs secretary Rohit Singh has called a meeting next week to discuss a host of consumer issues, specially the algorithm used to calculate fares. from Times of India https://ift.tt/JCvdNI8 via IFTTT